Panama Hattie at the Princess opens March 13 14
Ann Sothern stars as Panama Hattie with Red Skelton and Ragland in the MGM musical at the Princess Theatre. The Broadway show adaptation features Cole Porter numbers and lively dance routines, with Virginia O'Brien and Lena Horne contributing. Produced by Arthur Freed.
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Panama
Hattie” and Company
Princess Theatre
Ann Sothern
Red Skelton
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Miss Sothern
Dan Dailey, Jr
Skelton
Rags Ragland
Ben Blue
Panama Hattie
Ragland
Blue
Virginia O’brien
Alan Mowbray
Dailey
Lena Horne
Cole Porter
Berry Brothers
Hattie
Sam
Savoy
Jackie Horner
Marsha Hunt
Earl Esmond Norman McLeod
Arthur Freed
Peggy of the Flint Hills to Scandia
Zula Bennington Greene known as Peggy of the Flint Hills will deliver the 1943 commencement address to the Topeka Senior class on May 20. Superintendent D W Rees notes the talk will be a community treat and the Board supports senior plans amid wartime changes.
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Zula
Bennington Greene
Peggy
Flint Hills
Topeka
Leandra
Cecil Figgins
Betty Johnson
Alfred Hallowell
Edna Mae Haser
Board of Education
The Man in the Trunk at Princess Theatre
The 20th Century Fox mystery comedy The Man in the Trunk opens March 10 at Princess Theatre. Ghost Raymond Walburn helps two young sleuths uncover a murder while delivering catty humor and suspense.
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Princess Theatre
20Th Century-Fox
Raymond Walburn
Lynne Roberts
George Holmes
John Larkin
A GOOD RECORD OF SERVICE BY THE McDOWELL FAMILY
The Carl McDowell family of Scandia is highlighted for wartime service. Edwin White of Lincoln Nebraska has been called to enter the Air Corps in San Antonio. Bob McDowell, a student at Iola College, joined the Army Air Corps. Arms McDowell enlisted in the Navy. Arabella McDowell, in St. Louis, joined the Woman's Auxiliary of the Marine Corps.
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Carl McDowell
Scandia
Engineer’s
Air Corps
St. Louis
Woman's Auxiliary of
Marine Corps
Governor Schoeppel and the vow of a summer victory garden
Governor Schoeppel faces the tight budget of a $5,000 salary while aiming to live like a $20,000-a-year leader. He relies on separate appropriations for mansion costs and a contingency fund for executive needs, and he receives the same rationing as any citizen. Meet Governor Schoeppel the man with the hoe.
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Schoeppel
Executive Department
Swedes Win District over Courtland in Class B Tourney
Scandia Swedes avenge county setback by edging Courtland 33 to 31 for Class B District title. H. Smith and Clark hit late free throws as B Smith led Scandia with 18 points. Nolan topped Courtland with 10. Earlier wins include Republic 54 to 9 and Montrose 81 to 10 in front of a large crowd amid bad weather.
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Courtland
H. Smith
Clark
B. Smith
Nolan
Republic
Montrose
Norway
Lovewell
Munden
Scandia
Formosa
Love
Red Cross Plasma Saves Soldiers From Frontline Wounds
Veterans recount plasma transfusions that saved lives from Pearl Harbor to North Africa. Major General Magee notes four hundred men burned aboard a ship with only six surviving. Plasma support continues as War Fund donors back this critical Red Cross program aiding troops.
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Morris
Red Cross
Pearl Harbor
North Africa
James C. Magee
Army
United States
Navy
Landis D. Morris
Olar
S. C
Safi
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D.C
Pilgrimage of the Flag Reaches Topeka in Golden Anniversary Celebration
State officials legislators and citizens gathered in Representative Hall Topeka for a Topeka ceremony marking the pledge of allegiance on its fiftieth anniversary. The event mirrors prior state celebrations as the flag gains its remaining stars in capital cities before a planned Washington display. The effort highlights patriotic repledge with Betsy Ross honors and DAR involvement.
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Representative Hall
Statehouse
Topeka
Chicago
Old Glory
Delaware
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
United States
Washington
University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association
J. Henry Smythe Jr
New York
Sylvania
Betsy Ross
DAR
Hurley
Conneticut
Saltonstall
Massachusettes
Blood
New Hampshire
Vermont
Kansas
Virginia
Dinner honors Pvt Philroy Henry at Ft Sam Houston
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Henry honored their son Pvt Philroy Henry of Ft Sam Houston Texas. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold Mr and Mrs George Larson and family Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters of Falum Mr and Mrs Elrene Sederlin and sons Mr and Mrs Donard Sederlin Mr and Mrs C O Johnson and Jarl Miss Peggy LeSage Mr and Mrs M O Brown Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin Miss Anna Anderson Elmer Anderson Mrs Minnie Anderson and Mrs Ada Aspgren.
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Walter Henry
Pvt
Philroy Henry
Ft. Sam Houston
Texas
Carl Hammer
Benny Lervold
George Larson
Carrol Anderson
Falum
Elrene Sederlin
Donard Sederlin
C. O. Johnson and Jarl
Peggy LeSage
Courtland couple hosts Sunday dinner guests
Mr and Mrs Gene Spiller of Courtland were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Loring.
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Gene Spiller
Courtland
Ed Loring
Mrs Bergstrom and Lorna Visit Neighbors Monday Afternoon
Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and Lorna visited Monday afternoon with Mrs John Bergstrom and Inez, sharing a social call and light conversation during the afternoon.
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Ivan Bergstrom
Lorna
John. Bergstrom
Inez
Scandia High School to Host Navy Training Tests
Scandia High School has been chosen as a testing center for naval college training exams to select seniors and alumni for potential officer training. Superintendent D. W. Rees will supervise tests Friday morning from 9 to 12, April 2, with admission forms available for interested seniors and alumni from nearby schools.
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Scandia High School
Supt
D. W. Rees
Séahdfa
Naval College
Lees
Workmen Needed for Government Project Near Concordia
Laborers and carpenters are urgently needed for a government project near Concordia Kansas. Union membership required with initiation fees of 12.00 for laborers and 25.00 for carpenters, or join with half upfront and the rest in weekly payments. Carpenters earn 1.00 per hour and laborers 0.60, with about 54 hours weekly. Physicals paid by the company. Farmers and essential industry workers not solicited. Interested individuals should contact the United States Employment Service at 5th and Washington, Concordia, or Allie Markland at the Event Office in the Belleville Urgent House.
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Concordia
United States Employment Service
At &Th
Washington
Concordia Kansas
Allie Markland
Co Belleville
Rationing Dates and Wartime Notices
March ration dates list stamp and coupon expirations for sugar coffee and tires with March deadlines. A letter notes Sgt Walter Berger leading the Radio and Wire section of the Signal Corps. Lincoln visitors host H. E. Coleman family in Monday supper gathering.
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Cap
Walter Berger
The
Signal Corps
Tragedy Shocks Community as Alvin Moe Dies at Farm
The community mourns Alvin Buster Moe who died Friday from monoxide gas. His body was found by cousin Bill Moe at the Jake Storer farm after the car appeared parked near the garage. Authorities suggest a momentary insanity amid health issues, with family and wife and child left to grieve.
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Alvin
Buster
Moe
Bill Moe
Jake Storer
Wm. Moe
Red Cross Drive Soon Promotes Local Donations
The notice urges quick preparation for the annual Red Cross fundraising drive with initials gifts from Mr and Mrs Ole Frase and Mr and Mrs Elmer Mely. Cpl Jack Smith visits home and expects to attend the regional tournament to see brothers Bob and Diz with the Scandia team.
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The
Red Cross
Ole Frase
Elmer Mely
Cpl
Jack Smith
Wayne Smith
Bob
Diz
Scandia
Mrs. Ringer and Joyce Visit Mrs. Larson Thursday
Mrs. Harry Ringer and Joyce were Thursday afternoon visitors of Mrs. Carl D. Larson, sharing a quiet social call.
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Harry Ringer
Joyce
Carl D. Larson
Concordia Woman Visits Mths Carl D Larson
Mrs Ben Vincent of Concordia was a Monday afternoon visitor of Mths Carl D Larson.
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Ben Vincent
Concordia, Wag
Mths
Carl D. Larson
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New Guinea
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Lynn R. Brodrick
U.S
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District of Kansas
Congress
Internal Revenue Code
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Revenue Office
District of
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Edwin White
Lincoln, Nebra
H. E. Coleman
Hidora
RED Cross Drive Soon
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