Presenting Lily Mars At The Princess
Judy Garland stars in Presenting Lily Mars at The Princess with Van Heflin as a producer. The musical comedy romance follows a determined girl aiming to be a star, featuring numbers Mirage Tom Tom the Piper's Son and Kubabsika with Marta Eggert and others in supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Mars
Julia Garland
Judy
van Heflin
Judy Garland
Booth Tarkington
Lady Medheth
Bob Crosby
Tom
Tom the Piper
Marta Eggert
Heflin
Miss Eggerth
Richard Carlson
Spring Byington
Fay Bainter
Ted Lewis and His Laughing Clarinet Star in Is Everybody Happy
Ted Lewis headlines with his clarinet and eighteen famous tunes in Is Everybody Happy. Nan Wynn Michael Duane and Lynn Merrick lead a gay wartime romance set in 1915 showing Lewis rise from street impromptu shows to Broadway fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Lewis
Columbia
Lewis
Vauderville
Nan Wynn
Michael Duane
Lynn Merrick
Robert Stanford
Rector
Broadway
Back From The West Tingstroms Return From Washington
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom returned about ten days ago from a month in Washington visiting his mother and brothers. He reports for duty after nine weeks recuperating from a broken arm suffered in a fall at Meade Kansas. They visited Topeka and Scandia with their daughter Mrs. Mellinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Ray Tingstrom
Washington
Mr. Tingstrom
Tingstrom
Meade
Kansas
Topeka
Mellinger
Scandia
Honor Wedding Anniversary Observed by Carlgrens
Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren and Mr and Mrs Ed Carlgren were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carrol Carlgren and family in honor of the latter s 10th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Carlgren
Ed Carlgren
Carrol Carlgren
Delegates Appointed for Republic County Meeting
At a called Republican Committee meeting delegates and alternates were named to represent Republic County at the District Meeting in Beloit on March 24, 1944. Named were Fern Lindahl Helen Howe Owen Carlson Sid Arbuthnot Frank Stover John Schluow Mrs George Mendenhall Lester Houghton C E McKimson with alternates J J Smith Mrs C E McKimson Dr W R Barnard C C Green Fred Ames Alex Scott M L Hill Clifford Lindahl Albert Sjoholm Mrs Paul Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Committee
Republic County
Beloit
Fern Lindahl
Helen Howe
Owen Carlson
Sid Arbuthnot
Frank Stover
John Schluow
George Mendenhall
Lester Houghton
C. E. McKimson
J. J. Smith
W. R. Barnard
C. C. Green
Fred Ames
Alex Scott
M. L. Hill
Clifford Lindahl
Albert Sjoholm
Paul Beck
Shades Of St Patrick Traditions Mark St Patrick Day
The article notes St Patrick Day events on March 17 with traditional, marked observances highlighting the holiday’s customs and festive atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shades
St. Patrick
ST. Patrick’s Day
Sunday Marine enlistment honors Harold Ocobock Jr
Sunday March 12 a basket dinner in honor of Harold Ocobock Jr was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Ocobock Sr The guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Briggs and daughters Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ocobock Mrs Sadie Ocobock Mr and Mrs Jesse Hays and children of Hardy Neb Mr and Mrs Frank Ebright of Hardy Mrs Emily Willis Mr and Mrs Elmer Perry and children of Hardy Mr S T Perry and Mrs Ida Greenslade Harold was to leave for Leavenworth Sunday evening as he enlisted in the Marines He is the great grandson of Mrs Emily Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ocobock, Jr
Harold Ocobock Sr
Ralph Briggs
Lloyd Ocobock
Sadie Ocobock
Jesse Hays
Hardy, Neb
Frank Ebright
Hardy
Emily Willis
Elmer Perry
S. T. Perry
Ida Greenslade
Harold
Leavenworth
Marines
Local Social and Service Notes from Scandia and Nearby
Sunday dinner guests included the Anders ons Larson Aspegren and Henry families along with the Hohman Bollinger and Simmons households. Termite service by Toxic Termite Service of Salina and Texico Termite Service planned visits to Scandia. Mrs Zentz to undergo cancer surgery in St Joseph Hospital. Haskins family visited Concordia. Allnut returned home for further treatment after a period in Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Haskins
Concordia
Hlaskin
Levi Zentz
St. Joseph Hospital
Zentz
Milner Couple Mark 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ray Milner celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Milner and family Mr and Mrs Don Milner and family Mr and Mrs Clifford Carey and family Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family Mr and Mrs Loren Florell and Janice and Mr and Mrs Ted Milner and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Milner
Bill Milner
Don Milner
Clifford Carey
Frank Milner
Loren Florell
Janice
Ted Milner
S H S Home Economics Play Aids Hospitality Days Fund
In the S H S auditorium on March 28 at 8 00 p m the Home Economics class IT stages a two act play and special numbers with refreshments after. Admission 10 15 and 20 cents to raise funds for the girls to attend Hospitality Days at Manhattan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. S. Auditorium
Manhattan
Sunday dinner guests and Saturday visitors listed in local note
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell included Mrs Dwaine Greenslade and daughters Sam Greenslade Mrs Charley Cardwell and family Mrs George Cardwell Gwen Ocobock and Rachel Vincent. Mrs Jack Reece and daughters Linda and Vici were Saturday night supper guests of Sgt and Mrs Arnol Perry and Jeannette Ahrens at the home of Dr and Mrs Ahrens. Saturday evening guests of Mrs Spencer Wyant and son were Mr and Mrs A C Freed and Mavis Mr and Mrs Charlie Freed Mix and Mrs Maurice Freed and Mrs Wallace Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Cardwell
Dwaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Charley Cardwell
George Cardwell
Gwen Ocobock
Rachel Vincent
Jack Reece
Linda
Vici
Sgt
Arnold Perry
Jeanette Ahrens
Nord Perry
Jeannette Ahrens
Mrs. Ahrens
Spencer
Wyant and Son
A. C. Freed
Mavis
Charlie Freed Mix
Maurice Freed
Wallace Freed
Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Town
Jeannette Ahrens visited her parents Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens and sister Ruth with Cpl Arnold Perry before returning to Topeka. Fr iday guests included Elmer Danielson Dorothy Kenneth Alfred Swanson and family and Mrs Carl Lindecrantz and Lawrence at the Isaacson home. Other visits featured Ed and Jim My Jensen Ralph Jensen M J Gardner Penny Lou and Kenneth Nichols with Naslunds Corinne and a Beloit outing for McKimsons and Bolons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Ahrens
E. P. Ahrens
Ruth
Cpl
Arnold Perry
Topeka
Elmer Danielson
Dorothy
Kenneth
Alfred Swanson
Carl Lindecrantz
Lawrence
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Ed Jensen
Jimmy
Ralph Jensen
M. J. Gardner
Penny Lou
Kenneth Nichols
John Naslund
Corinne
Penochle Club Meets at Barleen Home
Sunday evening the Penochle Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen. Members present included Mr. and Mrs. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brewer, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Brewer, Vincent Bowen and Elston O.Dave, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ptaschek and Beverly. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Russel Frasher and Janet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penochle Club
Lloyd Barleen
Walter
Bill Brewer
Pete Brewer
Vincent Bowen
Elston O.dave
Joe Ptaschek
Beverly
Russel Frasher
Janet
Birthday Dinner Honors Belleville Grandson
Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor attended a birthday dinner at the Thornton Doctor home in Belleville Sunday for the 4th birthday of their grandson Robert Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Doctor
Thornton Doctor
Belleville
Robert Allen
Mrs. E. W. Anderson Visits Kansas City Relative Ties
Mrs. E. W. Anderson of Kansas City arrived Saturday to visit her mother Mrs. John Fredrickson and other friends and relatives. She returned to Kansas City Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ws. Anderson
Kansas City
John Fredrickson
Birthday Guests and Local News at Currie Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Currie and families hosted Irwin Currie for his birthday. Pfc Henry Freed stays with Sam Russell family. Tillie Weir helps at Russell home. Irna Pohlmann visited Deshler Nebraska with the Pohlmanns. Mavis Freed returned to Denver after two weeks. Dorcas Society was hosted at the Lutheran church on March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Henry Freed
Sam Russell
Tillie Weir
Russell Home
Russell
Irna Pohlmann
Deshler
Nebraska
Wm. Pohlmann
Alice
Elmer
Albin Forsberg
S. J. Swenson
Wilbur Hall
Dorcas Society
Lutheran Church
Mrs George Cardwell Reunites With Husband Abroad
Mrs George Cardwell returned Tuesday night from the west coast where she had been visiting while her husband served aboard a ship in harbor at San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
West Coast
San Diego
Sunday Guests From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay of Aurora and Mr and Mrs George Sher bert of Hutchinson visited Mr and Mrs Tom Hay Sr with Tommy Hay and Jerry as guests. Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens Cpl and Mrs Arnold Perry and Miss Jeanette Ahrens joined Mr and Mrs E C Wires for Thursday night dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hay
Aurora
George Sherbert
Hutchinson
Tommy Hay
Jerry
Tom Hay
E. P. Ahrens
Arnold Perry
Jeanette Ahrens
E. C. Wires
Nystrom Family Luncheon Hosts Noted Guests
Russell Nystrom of Republic Henry Nystrom of Sabetha and John R Nystrom attended a Thursday luncheon at the home of Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Nystrom
Republic
Henry Nystrom
Sabetha
John R. Nystrom
Mrs. Reynold Nystrom
Nelsons Visit Rissels on Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Sam Rissel at their home, sharing a cordial visit and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Nelson
Sam Rissel
Mrs Alvin Peterson Visits Belle Etter on Sunday
Mrs Alvin Peterson spent Sunday as a visitor with Belle Etter, sharing time and conversation in a friendly visit reflected in local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Peterson
Belle Etter
Local Families Gather for Mrs. Martin Johnson Event
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth join Mr and Mrs Frank Isaac son and Carl and Ben Houtin in attendance for Mrs Martin Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Ben Houtin
Martin Johnson
Community Dinner Guests From Local Families
Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and daughters and Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay and Clarence were Thursday visitors of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Johnson
Warren Johnson
Paul Housholder
Army Air Field graduate suited for airplane maintenance
Robert G. White son of Mrs Carl McDowell of Scandia completed his course as an aviation mechanic at the Army Air Forces Technical Training School in Amarillo Texas. His graduation fits him for airplane maintenance and he will be sent to a base to help keep America's Flying Fortresses in the air for Allied Victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Army Air Field
Texas
Robert G. White
Carl McDowell
Scandia
Army Air Forces Technical Training School
America
Arrived From Cuba For Brother Loyd Hammer Funeral
Iver Hammer flew from Cuba after learning of Loyd Hammer's death but his plane was grounded in the south delaying funeral services until his arrival planned for March 9. Cpl. Arnold Perry to report back at Lowry Field on March 18 after a fifteen day furlough in Chicago and Scandia with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Hammer
Loyd
Cuba
Cpl
Arnold Perry
Lowry Field
Chicago
Scandia
Millison Receives Good Conduct Medal At Port Sheridan
Vivian H. Millison technician fifth grade daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Dunn Scandia Kansas has been awarded a Good Conduct medal for excellent character and efficiency announced by Cpl John T Rhett Post Commander Cpl Millison a member of the WAC Detachment at Port Sheridan is assigned to the Supply Office here Pfc Henry Freed son of the late Axel Freed is here from the Aleutians called home by his fathers death and is handling business Lt Robert Brown son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Brown is home on a short leave from Texas Sgt Jack Smith of Indian Gap Pa is home on furlough visiting his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian H. Millison
W. L. Dunn
Scandia
Kansas
John T. Rhett
Cpl. Millison
WAC
Port Sheridan
Pfc
Henry Freed
Axel Freed
Aleutians
H. Freed
Robert Brown
Clifford Brown
Texas
Wichita
Sgt
Jack Smith
Indian Gap Pa
Mrs
Wayne Smith
Not Always Bullets A Bang Or Greasing A Truck Tale
Jack Reece writes a playful note to his wife about a day spent learning the technical task of greasing a truck. His long experience as Home Oil Co manager lends veracity to the humorous confession and his reader familiarity with his know how.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reece
Jack
Home Oil Co
Birthday honors hosted by Wallin family guests
Friday guests honored Mrs Wallin on her birthday with Mr and Mrs Oscar Aspger geen Mr and Mrs Noblesacson Loren Dean Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson Shirley Art Wallin and Cleo Ward attending at the Lewis Wallin residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Aspgergeen
Noblesacson
Loren Dean
Ronald Johnson
Shirley
Art Wallin
Cleo Ward
Lewis ‘Oalin
Y. W. Cabinet Meeting Hosted at Johnson Home
Miss Geneva Johnson and Mrs. Joyce Johnson hosted the Y. W. Cabinet meeting on Tuesday evening March 14 at the Johnson residence. Mrs. R. Cooper led the lesson for the Study Course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Johnson
Joyce Johnson
Y. W. Cabinet
R. Cooper
Triple L Club Holds March Meeting
The Triple L Club met Thursday March 9 with hostess Mrs. Roy Thomas. Fourteen members attended and three guests joined: Mrs. C. E. Searcy, Mrs. Fred Currie, and Mrs. G. E. Bollinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
C. E. Searcy
Fred Currie
G. E. Bollinger
Dinner guest Mr Ed Thomas visits Erickson family
Mr Ed Thomas was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and family. The note records a social visit within a local household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Thomas
Mrs
Vernon Erickson
Friday Supper Guests of Greenslades and Goodwins
Friday evening meals were hosted by Mrs. Dwaine Greenslade for her daughters and Sam Greenslade. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Goodwin and their family attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Claude Goodwin
Moviehouse to Raise Admission Prices in April
Notice states admission increases take effect April first with adults paying 80 cents and children 15 cents. An additional 10 percent federal tax will be added. The text includes age references for eligibility.
Cargrens Host Family Visitors Sunday
Mr and Mrs Carrol Carlgren and family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ivan Carlgren and Mr and Mrs Ed Carlgren marking a family gathering on a weekend afternoon.
Walker Family Guests at Housholder Home
Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker and daughters were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholder and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Walker
Glenn Houshoulder
Mrs Ruth Dungan Attends Luncheon at Ahrens Home
Mrs Ruth Dungan was a luncheon guest of Jeanette Ahrens at the home of Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dungan
Jeanette Ahrens
Mrs. E. P. Ahrens
Roddee and Thompson Families Dine With Mary Thompson
Mr Iver Roddee and Mrs Iver Roddee join Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and family for Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Mary Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver Roddee
Lester Thompson
Mary Thompson
Soldiers Await Overseas Draft and Furlough News
A family letter from Lt. D. L. Gunter indicates imminent departure from the states as his North Carolina training closes for overseas service. He plans a ten day furlough to Scandia to reunite with his wife from California and visit friends. Pvt. Wm. J. Carter of Camp Polk La shares a poem “Just a Guy” with permission to publish. SiSgt Marvin Henry and Pfe. Philroy Henry from Carlsbad NM and Indiantown Gap PA are home on furlough visiting relatives in and around Sendia. Marvin must report March 23 and Philroy March 21 for their eleven and fourteen day furloughs respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gunter
D. L. Gunter
States
North Carolina
Scandia
California
Pvt
Wm. J. Carter
Camp Polk, la
Guy Joe
Marvin Henry
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Pfe
Philroy Henry
Indiantown Gap
Sendia
Walter Henry
Marvin
Philroy
Defer Omar Olson as farm machinery repairs urged
A rural community asks the Selective Service Board to defer Omar Olson the blacksmith due to essential agricultural work. They warn that removing a local repairer could halt farming operations and threaten harvest momentum for both national and allied forces.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Nelson in Jamestown
A birthday dinner for Mrs. Harry Nelson was held at the G. A. Nystrom home in Jamestown on Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Evelyn, Robert and Donna Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom with Lois, and P.F.C. Johnnie Batts of Hebron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Nelson
Jamestown
G. A. Nystrom
Spencer Wyant Jr Birthday Observed at Freed Home
Spencer Wyant Jr. celebrated his second birthday on March 8 with a gathering at the home of C. H. Freed. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Freed, Mrs. Spencer Wyant, and Misses Helen Nordell Irna Pohlmann May Bahl and Mr. Florell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Wyant, Jr
C. H. Freed
Spencer Wyant
Helen Nordell
Irna Pohlmann
May Bahl
Florell
Sunday Evening Guests At Mrs Lundblade Nyquist Home
Mrs Mary Lundblade and Mrs Nyquist hosted Sunday evening guests including Mr and Mrs Victor Falk Mr and Mrs Gust Edberg Mrs Sam Nelson and Mabel, with Mrs Nyquist and son in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lundblade
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Sons OF
Erin
Carrol Anderson
George Larson
Ada Aspegren
Norma
Minnie Anderson
Harry Hohman
Gayle Bollinger
Eddy Lee
Walter Anderson
Henry Simmons
Charlie Hohman
Clara Olson
W. K. Jarvis
Salina
Charles Barleen
George Barleen
Eleanor
Harold Hammr
Harry Gile
Clarence
Orville Bolon
Chas. Harned
Mr. Smith Porter
Porter Coffee Shop
Chester Anderson
Addison Carlson
Lewis Wallin
Walter Henry and Sons
Glen Currie
Irwin Currie
Irwin
Mavis Freed
Denver
Colorado
Robert White
Y. W
Triple L Club
Doug
Louisiana
Joe
Sunnie South
Mr. Owl
Hitler
Tojo
Armored
Sth
Army Camp Polk, la
Selective Service Board OF Republic CO
Omar Olson
Spencer JR
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