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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1950

Page

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Roseanna McCoy on Screen at Princess Theatre

Samuel Goldwyn presents Roseanna McCoy starring Farley Granger Raymond Massey Charles Bickford Richard Basehart and Joan Evans at the Princess Theatre for two showings Saturday and Sunday March 11 12. The romance of Johnse Hatfield and Roseanna McCoy fuels the Hatfield McCoy feud with an authentic cast and a serious treatment of the period. Coming later March 18 19 Sword in the Desert.

Hatfields McCoys Samuel Goldwyn Roseanna McCoy America Alberta Hannum Farley Granger Raymond Massey Charles Bickford Richard Basehart Gigi Perreau Goldwyn Discovery Joan Evans Princess Theatre Johnse Hatfield Kentucky West Virginia Goldwyn McCoy Devil Anse Mounts Hatfield Aline MacMahon Gigi’Perreau Peter Miles Kentuck Family Goldwyn Research Organization

They Live By Night at Princess Theatre March 14 15

A tense drama from RKO stars Farley Granger, Cathy O Donnell, and Howard da Silva. The tale follows an escaped trio pursued through the Southwest seen through a jailed man’s eyes. A young man robs banks with two ex cons while pursued by fate and a love interest.

RKO Farley Granger Cathy O’donnell Howard da Silva Princess Theatre

Auxiliary Met March 1 At Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Wednesday March 1 with small attendance and no business meeting. Reports on Girls State and other matters will be discussed March 15. Members urged reports for the Historian and a Junior Girl State candidate. A social time followed the February 23 party and a lunch was served by Pauline Gunter. The next meeting is March 15 and meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Legion and Auxilary Party Pauline Gunter

Sabetha and Belleville Guests At Emil Boean Home

Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and family plus Mr and Mrs Ed Boman and family of Sabetha and others from Sabetha Belleville and nearby visited Emil Boean and Mrs Louise Adair and son on Saturday evening.

Godfrey Boman Ed Boman Sabetha HG. Blough Mra Glenn Currie Robert Cheryl Ath Tallent

Make Mine Laughs at the Princess on March 16

The Princess hosts Make Mine Laughs a twenty star vaudeville on film led by Joan Davis Jack Haley and Gil Lamb. Frank Carle Ray Bolger Danielle others perform with monke y acts variety orchestra Santos and Langford. Hold That Baby follows March 23.

the Princess Joan Davis Jack Haley RKO Radio Manuel Marita Viera Society Orchestra of Monkeys Frances Langford Dennis Day Anne Shirley Leon Errol Fredd Fisher Schnickelfritz Frankie Carle Ray Bolger Rosario Antonio Robert Lamouret Dudule Gil Lamb RKO

TAC Club Bridge Evening at Aspegrens

The TAC club met at Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Aspegren's home with several hosts and guests including Mr. and Mrs. E. E. McClure and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard McClure. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Paul Beck, Mrs. Leonard McClure, Paul Beck and E. E. McClure. A late lunch was served by the hostesses.

TAC Club W. W. Aspegren Aspegren Fred Stromberg Elsie Noble E. E. McClure Leonard McClure Paul Beck Charley Tuley L. L. Noble Vic Berggren Merle Milner

Birthday Anniversary Receptions Held at Cardwell Home

Tuesday evening guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven honored George s birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Todd Cardwell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Cardwell and Ardith, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Greenslade and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denover and Sam Greenslade.

George Cardwell Steven Homer Cardwell Art Cardwell Todd Cardwell Artie Cardwell Ardith Duane Greenslade Phyllis Delbert Aspegren Ben Denover Sam Greenslade

Sunday Dinner Guests at Homer Cardwell Home

Sunday dinner guests at the Homer Cardwell home included Mr. and Mrs. Art Well and Ardith, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Ernie Strom, Miss Laura Rasmussen, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dillon and daughter of Mankato, and Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven.

Homer Cardwell Art Cardwell Todd Cardwell Artie Cardwell Ardith J. D. Greenslade Phyllis Delbert Aspegren Ben Denoyer Ernie Strom Laura Rasmussen Ralph Dillon Mankato George Cardwell Steven

Amana group meets at Lutheran church parlors

The Amana group gathered Friday at the Lutheran church parlors with 17 members and several guests. Mrs. Joe N. Johnson, Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Mrs. Ralph Larson took part in the program. The next meeting is set for Friday, April 7 with Mrs. Richard Loring and Mrs. Elmer Melby as hostesses.

Amana Lutheran Church N.H. Pearson Frank Lervold Joe N. Johnson Delbert Aspegren Ralph Larson Richard Loring Elmer Melby

Wednesday Dinner Guests at Anderson Home

Wednesday dinner guests included Rev. and Mrs. N. H. Pearson and Mr. and Mrs. Gust Rydell and Barbara with Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronald. Afternoon lunch guests listed numerous ladies including Mrs. Carl Hemmer and Mrs. Lyle Marsh along with others.

Algor Anderson Ronald N. H. Pearson Gust Rydell Barbara Carl Hemmer Lyle Marshall C. O. Johnson Albin Forsberg Clara Westin C.P. Rydell Elsa Bergstrom Carl Reece W. W. Aspegren Dena Andersci

Sederlin and Cooper Families Visit Eve Sandborn in Clay Center

Mr and Mrs El Reno Sederlin Dr Ray S Sederlin and Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and Jacquelin spent Sunday in Clay Center with Miss Eve Sandborn and Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and family.

el Reno Sederlin Ray S. Sederlin R. E. Cooper Jacquelin Clay Center Eve Sandborn Jack Reece

Surprise Birthday Party At Lloyd Nelson Home

A surprise party was held at the Lloyd Nelson home Thursday evening in honor of Mrs Nelsons birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine Mr Nelgyn served a delicious lunch.

Lloyd Nelson Mrs. Nelson Addison Carlson Hilton Waite Carl Peterson Joyce. Johnson Milo Johnson Elaine Nelgyn Balkans Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Kenneth Marker Lindecrantz Robert Leon Ramona Smith Lawrence Lindecrantz Janet Manhattan Warren Nelson Pat Sandell Lola Jean Alfred Swanson Geo. Christie Lars Norgard Martin Johnson Arnt Carlson Frank Isaacson Kjell Michalson

Discovery Unlimited Camp Fire Girls 40th Birthday Celebration

Camp Fire Girls mark their 40th birthday with a National Birthday Project from March 12 to 18. More than 360,000 girls ages seven to 18 will take part in Discovery Unlimited An Adventure in Creative Living.

Camp Fire Girls Discovery Unlimited

Scandia School News Highlights Freshman Projects and Tournament

Scandia reports Freshman Vocational girls busy with breakfast unit and upcoming luncheon, Sophomore class making wool dresses and rayon garments, and Algebra progress from verbal problems to graphing equations. District Tournament results list Formoso as champion with Scandia placing third. Honor Roll names and weekend birthday gathering noted with local families in attendance.

Shower Honors Miss Gwen Oco bock At Republic Home

Mrs. Vic Berggren hosted a personal shower for Miss Gwen Oco bock Sunday at her Republic area home. Attendees included Miss Oco bock, Mrs. Delbert Aspegren, Miss Phyllis Greenslade, Mrs. Norman Sankey, Miss Eloise Hammer, and Miss Carla Reece. The hostess served a lovely lunch.

Vic Berggren Gwen Ocobock Republic Miss Ocobock Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Greenslade Norman Sankey Eloise Hammer Carla Reece

Birthday Party Honors Sonja Hammer First Year

A Saturday party at the home of Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja marked Sonja Hammer’s first birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer Maurice Loren Gene Gary Mrs Carl Hammer Iona Hilton Billy Mrs Benny Lervold Mrs Ellen Hammer Mrs Vernon Nelson Lynn and Betty Hammer.

Iver Hammer Sonja Harold ‘Hammer Maurice Loren Gene Gary Carl Hammer Iona Hilton Billy Benny Lervold Ellen Hammer Vernon Nelson and Lynn Betty Hammer

Birthday Guests Honor Keith at Fred Jackson Home

A 21st birthday anniversary party at the Fred Jackson residence honored Keith with attendees including Mr and Mrs Artie Jackson Myrna Merle Joyce Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson Susan and Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.

Fred Jackson Keith Artie Jackson Myrna Merle Joyce Dean Johnson Susan

Once More My Darling at the Princess Tonight

The farce comedy Once More My Darling plays the Princess Theatre Thursday March 9 starring Robert Montgomery and Ann Blyth. The program includes Warner Pathe News two reel subject cartoons and about 50 other reasons for entertainment.

Princess Theatre Robert Montgomery Ann Blyth Warner Pathe News

Scandia’s Early Daily Paper and Local Directory Found

A preserved August 3 1885 issue of The Scandia Journal reveals the town’s early daily newspaper and a detailed business directory. Names span ice dealers stock dealers doctors builders bankers and several shops, reflecting a bustling frontier community.

Adolph Nelson Scandia A. B. Wilder Scandia Journal John Larson Lyons and Christian I. van Slyke A. Kerr Depot J. N. Loofbourrow G. L. White Wm. Mathias C. G. Catlin S. Albro M. Curran H. Speldie N. M. Burdick J. W. Pinney A. L. Whitney Harnes Mfg Brunswick C. F. Ericsson Greenleaf and Co Campbell Sisters S. W. Gunter J. H. Kidder Moore and Bulger F. F. Leweke Lundquist E. van Slyke J. R. Sandell Peterson and Asburnson J. Z. Scott Morey Bank Christian and Crevision E. D. Place Mary Johnson

Birthday Tribute For Mrs. Lewis Wallin Attended By Kin

Friends and relatives visited Mrs. Lewis Wallin this past week for her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Allen Dean Larson and Joan, Mr and Mrs Oscar Aspegren, Art Wallin, Gail Aspegren, Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson, Warren Wallin, Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren of Republic, and Mr and Mrs Carl Wallin of Lindsborg. She received many cards flowers and gifts in honor of the occasion.

Lewis Wallin Allen Dean Larson Joan Oscar Aspegren Art Wallin Gail Aspegren Noble Isaacson Warren Wallin Vic Berggren Republic Carl Wallin Lindsborg

Shower Honors Miss Gwen Ocobock At Mrs Vic Browns Home

A personal shower for Miss Gwen Ocobock was hosted by Mrs Vic Brown on Sunday March 5 near Republic. Attending were Mrs Robert Lervold Mrs Gee Ham mer Miss Phyllis Greenslade Mrs Delbert Aspegren Miss Carla Reece Mrs Norman Sankey Miss Arla Ocobock Miss Eloise Hammer the hostess and the honoree.

Gwen Ocobock Vic Brown Republic Robert Lervold Gee Hammer Phyllis Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Carla Reece Norman, Sankey Arla Ocobock Eloise Hammer Brown Miss Ocobock

Porters Ahrens Dinner Guests at Belleville Home

Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens were supper guests at the Nelson J Ward home in Belleville on Sunday.

Mrs. E. Porter Ahrens Nelson J. Ward Belleville

Sunday Guests From Morehead Share Supper With Thompson Family

Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Max and Darrel Morehead visited Sunday afternoon and shared supper with Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and family.

Walter Berry Max and Darrel Morehead Lester Thompson

Bethany Choir to Perform in Scandia Concert

The Bethany College choir of 50 voices directed by Prof. Ralp Harrel will sing March 16 at 8 p.m. in Scandia high school auditorium. The program features a Bach Cantata with small orchestra, Russian liturgical music, Lutheran hymns, and Negro spirituals as part of a two day tour including Clay Center and Marysville.

Bethany Choir Bethany College Ralp Harrel Scandia High School Brase Bethany A Bethany Harrel Robert Shaw Peter Wilhousky College of Liberal Arts and Sciences College of Fine Arts Mutual Broadcasting Company Scandia Clay Center Randolph Franksfort Marysville Belleville

Red Cross Drive Underway in Scandia City and Surroundings

The 1950 Red Cross drive began March 6 and runs through the month with solicitors visiting every street and home. Donations support the city and surrounding community chaired by Mrs. Carl Reece and John Dart.

Red Cross Carl Reece Scandia John Dart

Sunday Visit Guests at Ada Aspegren Home

Sunday afternoon guests included Loren Carlgren Clyde Norris and Carroll Anderson with Judith and Anita of Belleville. Evening visitors were George Larson Lorraine and others at the Aspegren home.

Ada Aspegren Loren Carlgren Clyde Norris Belleville Carroll Anderson Judith Anita George Larson Lorraine

Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and Judith Guests of Minnie Anderson

Sunday evening visitors included Mr Carroll Anderson Mrs Carroll Anderson and Judith who visited Mrs Minnie Anderson for the evening.

Carroll Anderson Judith Minnie Anderson

Berggren Family Hosts Dining Guests Sunday

Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom and Mr Mrs Vic Berggren visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family, sharing a meal and fellowship.

Ray Tingstrom Vic Berggren Grant Berggren

Palco man visits parents before heading to Blue Rauids

Max Berry arrived from Palco on Thursday to stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and departed Friday for Blue Rauids where he has employment.

Max Berry Palco Walter Berry Blue Rauids

Berggren Family Hosts Nearby Guests Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren Mr and Mrs John Nylund and Johnny and Mr and Mrs Vic Berggren were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family.

Charley Berggren John Nylund Johnny Vic Berggren Grant Berggren

Stafford guests at Cecil Allen home on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Dale Stafford with Patty and Dennis visited the Cecil Allen residence for a Sunday afternoon gathering.

Mrs Dale Stafford Patty and Dennis Cecil Allen

Miss Barbara Cooper Visits Clay Center With Aunt

Miss Barbara Cooper spent a weekend in Clay Center staying with her aunt Miss Eve Sandborn.

Barbara Cooper Clay Center Eve Sandborn

Johnson Family Gatherings At Grandparents Home

Susan Johnson spent Saturday afternoon with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson. Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson were supper guests there.

Susan Johnson Mrs Dean Johnson

Sunday Dinner Guests Reported in Local Social Row

Mr and Mrs Bob Brungardt of Salina Mr and Mrs Carl DeBey of Kirwin Don Freed and Elsie Minard of Lincoln were Sunday dinner guests at Boyd Burge home in a brief social item from the community column.

Bob Brungardt Salina Carl DeBey Kerswin Don Freed Elsie Minard Lincoln Boyd Burge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rosanna McCoy Hatfield McCoy Robert Doctor Paul Fredrickson John Stone Atchison George Bushby W. S. Burandt Aline Faulkner Nellie Wells Thornton Doctor Bellevilla Frank Williams Reynold Nystrom Scandia School News Ihs Cuba Randall Jamestown Formoso Courtland Formosa Fairbury Junior College Latin America Larry Hobson Glada Thompson Evelyn Ames Ronald Anderson John Bookless Donna Burandt Martha Melby Glenn Stensaas Nina Berggren Norma Berggren John Loring Harold McDowell Genevieve Nondorf Jacquelin Cooper Lawrence Stensons Kom Thurs Ralph Harrel RED Cross Drive
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