Sword in the Desert staged near Montery for Palestine drama
Universal-International previews Sword in the Desert at the Princess Theatre with Marta Toren and Stephen McNally in a story tied to recent Palestine events. Dana Andrews plays a freighter skipper. Robert Buckner produced and wrote the film shot in California deserts with infrared technique. Opening March 25-26 features Everybody Does It.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaming
Near East
Universal - International
Princess Theatre
Hollywood
Palestine
Marta Toren
Stephen McNally
Johnny Belinda
Dana Andrews
Robert Buckner
Buckner
Montery
Calif
Victorville
McCarthy
Dude Ranch
Irving Glassberg
Gene Autrys Riders in the Sky at Princess Theatre
Gene Autry brings Riders in the Sky to the Princess Theatre for March 21 22 with Champion the horse and a cast including Gloria Henry Mary Beth Hughes Robert Livingston Alan Hale Jr and Pat Buttram The film features Autry singing the title song twice and follows his pursuit of gamblers terrorizing Desert Wells amid self defense and courtroom tension
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autry
Columbia Pictures
Princess Theatre
Gene
Champion
Gloria Henry
Mary Beth Hughes
Robert Livingston
Alan Hale Jr
Pat Buttram
Desert Wells
Miss Henry
Livingstone
Hale, Jr
Buttram
Family caravan travels to Manhattan and Kansas City
Mrs. Gene Spitler and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin with Neal left for Manhattan Sunday. Neal stayed with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Skidmore. The Spitlers and Medlins then proceeded to Kansas City to bring Mr. Spitler home from a hospital there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Spitler
Maurice Medlin
Neal
Manhattan
Sherman Skidmore
Spitler
Mrs. Medlin
Kansas City
Mr. Spitler
Bowery Boys Star in Hold That Baby at Princess Theatre
The Bowery Boys led by Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall rescue a baby amid mobster schemes in Monogram’s Hold That Baby. A laundromat caper at Louie’s Malt Shop drives the plot as a will and estate intrigue unfolds. Bennie Bartlett and Frankie Darro star alongside a wide Cast. The film plays Thursday March 23 and continues March 30 with The Mysterious Desperado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowery Boys
Monogram
Princess Theatre
Leo Gorcey
Huntz Hall
Louie
Anabel Shaw
Bennie Bartlett
Norway Kansas
Frankie Darro
John Kellogg
Edward Gargan
Billy Benedict
David Gorcey
Ida Moore
Florence Auer
Bernard Gorcey
Pierre Watkin
Francis Irwin
Desperado
Christen Olsen Dies After Short Illness
Christen Olsen died on Saturday March 11 after a short illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday March 14 at Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart Funeral Home with Rev. J Orville Bokless officiating. Burial followed at Riverview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christen Olsen
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Rev. J. Orville
Social Hour Club Met at Concordia in March Event
Miss Pearl Strom hosted an all day Social Hour club meeting at Concordia on March 9. Ten members and five guests attended a pot luck meal after a Roll call Do You Remember When and a $2 Red Cross contribution was voted. Prizes were won for observing a lovely home. Next meeting set for March 23 at Mrs Cecil Allen with Plant and Seed Exchange roll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Strom
Concordia
Emer Larsen
Glenn Larsen
Pete Rasmussen
Alma Strom
Palmquist
Red Cross
Wright
Amana Group Honors Miss Anna Swanson at Swanson Home
Members of the Amana Group gathered Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swanson’s home to honor Miss Anna Swanson who is staying with her brother after the destruction of her home by fire. Guests brought gifts to help replace lost items and a covered dish luncheon was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amana
Ed Swanson
Anna Swanson
Swanson
Joe N. Johnson
Art Cardwell
Albin Forsberg
Minnie Anderson
Bill Kallman
Clara Westin
Elmer Melby and
Harvey
Frank Lervold
N. H. Pearson
Vernon
Norwegain and California guests visit George Christe home
Mr and Mrs Helge Holman Kjell Michaelson of Oslo Norway Mrs Wilmer Pruett jr and sons of Atchison Anton Ogstold of Norway Mr and Mrs S S Christie Ursal Lloyd Miller and Audrey Donahue of Concordia Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Mrs Alfred Swanson Harold Richard and Gloria Carl Norgard and Earl of Belleville Mr and Mrs Rick Loring Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard and Otto Brand of Riverside California were basket dinner guests Sunday at the George Christe home in honor of the folk from Norway and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helge Holman
Kjell Michaelson
Oslo
Norway
Wilmer Pruett, Jr
Atchison
Anton Ogstold
S. S. Christie
Ursal Lloyd Miller
Audrey ‘Donahue
Concordia
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Alfred Swanson
Harold
Richard
Gloria
Carl Norgard
Earl
Belleville
Rick Loring
Elmer. Danielson
Kenneth Danielson
Lars Norgard
Otto Brand
Riverside
Calif
George Christe
California
Oslo and Riverside Social Guests Dine in Concordia
Kjell Michaelson and the Holmans of Oslo join Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Christie of Concordia for Monday lunch. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Russell De Witt and Judy, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard, Mr. and Mrs. George Christie and Otto Brand of Riverside California. They called on Mr. and Mrs. Carl Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kjell Michaelson
Helge Holman
Oslo
Norway
Russell de ‘Witt
Judy
Lars Norgard
George Christie
Otto Brand
Riverside
Missouri Town Erects a Shrine Named for St Patrick
Citizens of St Patrick Missouri declare it the only town named for Ireland’s patron saint. A temporary shrine is planned with Father Francis O Duignan guiding the effort and a March 9 novena for donors. A relic chalice and altar stone travel from Ireland and Rome to bless supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Patrick
Ireland
Francis O’duignan
Father Duignan
Croagh Patrick
St. Patrick’s Purgatory
Lough Derg
Rome
Apostle
Erin
St. Pat- 2
Post Office Department
Saint Patrick and the Trinity Shamrock Legend
The druids attempted to kill Ireland’s patron saint, but St Patrick used the shamrock to teach the Trinity. He drew three sections in one leaf to illustrate the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Graveside
Downpatrick
Father Duig
St. Patrick
God
Make Mine Laughs at Princess Theatre March 16
The Princess Theatre presents the musical comedy Make Mine Laughs tonight Thursday March 16 with over 20 radio stage and film stars in an old time vaudeville style film. A 20 minute Football Head liner of 1949, Warner-Pathe News and 60 other reasons are also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Princess
Warner - Pathe News
Scandia School News Highlights Student Life and Achievements
The American History unit examines the evolution of the school system and democracy in education. Music classes report mumps and flu absences while practicing songs like Ole Man River and Youll Never Walk Alone. Typing I students show top speeds, and a Y Teen Cabinet meeting plans the Mother and Daughter Banquet for April 11, 1950. Grade school honor rolls list names by grade, with several students earning perfect spelling grades. Seniors on parade feature Earl Melby detailing his long district schooling, course load, activities, and college plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sweeney
Jacquelin Cooper
Arlene Peterson
Betty Haskins
Earl Melby
Earl
Olden Wedding to Honor Mr and Mrs Harry Garman
Mr and Mrs Harry Garman of Superior Nebraska will celebrate their olden wedding on Tuesday March 21 1950. A cooperative dinner will be served in the basement of the Union church in Hardy Nebraska at 12 noon with all friends and relatives invited. Open House will follow from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Garman
Superior
Nebr
Union
Betty Haskins Celebrates 17th Birthday With Friends
Betty Haskins was honored at her home Friday evening for her 17th birthday anniversary. Guests included Billy Clark Bob Olson Raymond Cardwell Larry Hammer Carolyn Loring Oliver Simmons Joan Thurburg Clarence Thomas Eugene Smith Donald Johnson Earl Melby Genevieve Nondorf Arlene Peterson Harold Brown Irene Johnston Richard Johnson and Mr and Mrs Lee Hammer. Various games and flash bulb photos were shared as Betty blew out candles. Gifts were given and a delicious lunch followed before guests departed with birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Haskins
Billy Clark
Bob Olson
Raymond Cardwell
Larry Hammer
Carolyn Loring
Oliver Simmons
Joan Thornburg
Clarence Thomas
Eugene Smith
Donald Johnson
Earl Melby
Genevieve Nondorf
Arlene Peterson
Harold Brown
Irene Johnston
Richard Johnson
Lee Hammer
Miss Haskins
Betty
Dinner for Anna Marie Gardner Penny’s Philippine voyage
Mr. and Mrs. George Freed hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Anna Marie Gardner and Penny who depart soon for the Philippine Islands to join M. Gardner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Will Gardner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jensen and Jim, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jensen and family, Milton Freed, Chester Freed, and afternoon guests Glenwood Freed, Glenna Loretta, Judy and Roger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Freed
Anna Marie ‘Gardner
Penny
Philippine Islands
M/Set
M. J. Gardner
Gardner
Will Gardner
Republic
Ed Jensen
Jim
Axel Jensen
Artie, Jensen
Milton Freed
Chester Freed
Glenwood Freed
Glenna Loretta
Judy
Roger
Strand and Clark families visit Washington guests
Mr and Mrs Jerry Strand and Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and Billy spent Sunday in Washington visiting Mr and Mrs Gene Clark. Karen and Lana returned home with the Clarks to spend a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Strand
Bill Clark
Billy
Washington
Gene Clark
Karen
Lana Karen
Lana
Clarks
Early Scandia: From New Scandinavia to Republic County Rail Town
In 1868 settlers founded Scandia on the Republican River as New Scandinavia. By 1881 the town shipped 300 carloads of lumber and 898 cars of livestock and grain. Scandia became the county’s first railroad town with the Atchison, Republican Valley and Pacific line opening in 1878. The community developed a dam powered flour mill, diverse services, and strong agriculture driven growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Nelson
Scandia
A. F. Andress
Kansas
Republic County
Republican River
Scandinavia
Waterville
Junction City
Atchison, Republican Valley and Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Bethany Choir Concert in Scandia High Auditorium
The Bethany Choir of Bethany College Lindsborg directed by Ralph Harrel presents a concert at Scandia high school auditorium at 8 00 p m on Thursday March 16. Repertoire includes Bach Russian liturgical music early Lutheran hymns and Negro spirituals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Choir
Bethany College
Lindsborg
Scandia High School
Ralph Harrel
Robison Home Hosts Birthday Anniversary Dinner
A six o'clock dinner at the Robison home honored Miss Josie’s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mrs. Minnie Farrell, Mrs. Eva Sothers, Mrs. Lena Lloyd, Mrs. Hannah Freed, Miss Blanche Haggman, Miss Mary West, Miss Louise Zakotskelsky, Mrs. Ollie Johnson, and Miss Lucille Johnson. The evening featured Canasta with Mrs. Lena Lloyd taking high score and Miss Blanche Haggman low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robison
Josie
Minnie Anderson
Minnie Farrell
Eva Sothers
Lena Lloyd
Hannah Freed
Blanche Haggman
Mary West
Louise Zakostelsky
Ollie Johnson
Lucille Johnson
Ahrens Host Surfday Birthday Party
Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens entertained Surfday evening in honor of Mrs Arnold J Perry s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susan Deanell Reece Mr and Mrs Harry C Quantic Lois and Bruce Miss Blanche Haggman and Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry Diane and Marcia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Porter Ahrens
Arnold J. Perry
John Dart
Susan
Deanell Reece
Harry C. Quantic
Lois and Bruce
Blanche Haggman
Arnold J.‘ Perry
Diane
Marcia
Sadie Robison Spends Weekend at Salina Home
Miss Sadie Robison of Salina spent the weekend at the Robison home.
Community Club Meeting Updates on Scandia City Hall Sale
The Scandia Community Club holds its regular March meeting at the City Office building Friday evening March 17. Topics include the potential sale of the old City Hall to the Princess Theatre and other matters of interest to residents. Lunch will be served and attendance is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Community Club
City of
Scandia
City Hall
Princess Theatre
Open House Sunday for Silver Wedding Anniversary
Open House will be held Sunday March 19 1950 from 2 00 until 5 00 p m in honor of Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson s Silver Wedding Anniversary No gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Fredrickson
O. E. S. Met March 7 at Scandia Chapter
Scandia Chapter No. 481 O E S met Tuesday March 7 but weather prevented initiation. With the Worthy Matron absent Mrs Joyce Johnson and W J Matthias led the business session. Refreshments were served by Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs C G Hammer. Next meeting March 21 includes initiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
O.E.S
Joyce Johnson
W. J. Matthias
Benny Lervold
C. G. Hammer
Bridal Shower For Eloise Hammer At Lutheran Church
Mrs Delbert Aspegini Miss Phyllis Greenslade and Miss Gwen Qrobock hosted a bridal shower for Eloise Hammer at the Lutheran church Friday evening. Guests included Belleville residents and relatives from Concordia Republic Courtland and other towns in a pink and white basement setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Aspegini
Phyllis Greenslade
Gwen. Qrobock
Eloise Hammer
Lutheran Church
Eliose
Miss Hammer
Alice Hammer
Irene
Walter Jones
Hubert Jones
Elmer Isaacson
Evelyn Burandt
Joyce Hammer
Shirley Robbins
Bill Kelly
Belleville
Lee Hammer
Concordia
Glenn Swearingen
Courtland
Vic Brown
Norman Sankey
Republic
Glerna Freed
Gloria Swanson
Audrey Thompson
Patsy Cooper
Marjorie Goodwin
Carla Reece
Joyce Rasmussen
Lloyd Norris
Ruby
Don Larson
Carl Hammer
Barbara
Iona
Ben Lervold
Norma
Reuben Johnson
Peggy
Ellen Hammer
Robert Lervold
Russell Lervold
Iver Hammer
Harold Hammer
Harvey Hammer
Frank Lervold
Arlene
Bill Haskins
Betty
Ellene Sedserlin
George ‘Larson
M. L. Larson
Harold Smith
Lloyd Barleen
Glenn Larson
E. M. Eastvedt
N. H. Pearson
Dorothy Reed
Bill Wilson
Frank Isaacson
Albertina Isaacson
Ida
J.D. Greenslade
Lyel’ Ocobock
Aspegren
Misa Greenslade
Ocobock
Augusta Peterson Dies After Long Illness at 90
Augusta Matilda Peterson 90 passed away Sunday after a long illness. Funeral services were held from the Home Scandia yesterday afternoon, March 15, with Rev. J. Orville Bookless in charge and burial at Riverview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Matilda Peterson
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Scandia
J. Orville Bookless
Riverview
Jalmer J. Smith Dies After Illness at 76
Jalmer Joseph Smith died Sunday afternoon March 12 after a several months illness. He was 76. Funeral services are held Thursday March 16 at the Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia with Rev. N. H. Pearson officiating. Burial will be in Riverview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jalmer Joseph Smith
Mr. Smith
Faulkner
Dart Funeral
Scandia
Rev
N. H. Pearson
Riverview Cemetery
Capping Service and Reception for Marilyn in Kansas City
Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless with John and Lawrence attended Marilyn's Capping Service in Kansas City Thursday night. The service was followed by a reception. They returned Saturday afternoon with Wanda and Marilyn. The girls returned to Kansas City Sunday evening.
Wed luncheon guest at Anton Nelson home
Mrs August Rasmussen attended a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at the Anton Nelson home. Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family visited in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Rasmussen
Anton Nelson
Paul Fredrickson
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Sword IN the Desert
IN the
SKY
Missouri
Patrick
Nan
Scandia School News
Lawrence Stensons
Harold Christensen
Judy Freed
Rodger Larson
Phyllis Newcomb
Ivan Owen
Martha Robin Son
Beverly Sue. McBride
Larry Newcomb
Lois Quantic
Jeannette Isaacson
Rosemarie Williams
Karen Davis
Larry Thomas
Janice Erickson
Janet Cardwell
Alice Cady
Allan Larson
Aurie Mae
Shs
Rodger’ Larson
Helen Nystrom
Martha Robison
Delores Thompson
Phyllis Hammer
Virginia Jensen
Beverly Sue McBride
Carole Ann Nystrom
Hans Olsen
Penney Price
Ahs
Augusta Peterson
Jalmer J. Smith
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