Stormy Weather at the Princess heads to audiences Saturday
Hollywood musical Stormy Weather shows at the Princess featuring Lena Horne Bill Robinson Cab Calloway and dancers Ada Browns Dooley Wilson and the Nicholas brothers in a ragtime to swing era cavalcade. The film blends story and musical numbers with flashback pacing and star turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
20Th Century Fox
Lena Horne
Bill Robinson
Cab Calloway
Andrew Stone
Bill
Katherine Dunham
Fats Haller
Nicholas Brothers
Ada Brows
Dooley Wilson
Henry Aldrich Swings It Comedy Review
Henry Aldrich leads a high school misadventure forming a band and accidentally swapping Stradivarius and violin during a concert. A Dew Drop Inn raid, insurance detective scrutiny, and comic confusion drive the plot with Henry’s usual blunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Aldrich
Henry Aldreich
Jimmy Lyon
Henry
Charles
Dizzy
John Litel
Olive Blakeney
Professor Bradley
Josef Altman
Fritz Feld
Alaman
Strad
Altman
Dew Drop Inn
Insurance Company
Mr. Aldrich
Five War Era Films Prominent in Short Program
A slate of wartime releases including This Is the Army Sweet Rosie OGrady Salute to the Marines Watch on the Rhine Princess O Rourke Lets Face It play in a compact cinema program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosy O’grady
Rhine
Princess O'Rourke
Major Clapp Makes Annual Call On Scandia Residents
Major G L Clapp Hutchinson Kansas Salvation Army field representative made his annual visit to Scandia last week. He covers thirty counties and has fifteen years in service. The Salvation Army runs 2300 Mobile Camps and Canteens aiding soldier boys, with the Red Shield Club in Wichita drawing about 450 boys daily.
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G. L. Clapp
Hutchinson
Kansas
Salvation Army
Scandia
Wichita
Red Shield Club
Death of Mrs Maud Allnutt in Concordia Hospital
Mrs Maud Allnutt died Friday in Concordia Hospital after illness and flu followed by a long period of frail health. She and her father Mr Cowan previously ran the Weilogel rooming house. Funeral services were held at Hampton Funeral Home on Monday March 20 at 2 00 with burial in Belleville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Allnutt
Concordia
Hampton Funeral Home
Belleville
Family Dinner Honor for Pfc Henry Freed at Lutheran Church
A Sunday gathering at the Lutheran Church honored Pfc Henry Freed. Family members from multiple households attended for fellowship and photographs. A basket dinner at the Walter Henry home honored SiSgt Marvin Henry Pfc Philroy Henry and Carrel Anderson on furlough.
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Lutheran Church
Pfc
Henry Freed
Tillie Weir
Carl Russell
Jimmie
Chester
Phyllis
Kenny Joe
Oscar Johnson
Marcel
Junior
Truman Johnson
A. B
A. C. Freed
O. D. Freed
Fred Currie
Allen and Dick
H. E. Rosene
Charlie Freed
Ray Buckles
Ames
Kansas
N. H. Pearson
George Freed
Delores
Beth
John Edward
Alfred Freed
Irene Moe
Alvin
Mayme Freed
Russel Anderson
Helen Nordell
May Bahl
Anna Pohlman
Janice
Larry Freed
Walter Henry
Marvin Henry
Pfe
Philroy Henry
Carrel Anderson
M. C. Brown
Harry McGregor
C. O. Johnson and Jarl
C. 5. Seddlin
Chester Anderson
Norma
Minnie Anderson
Arthur
Elmer
Anna Anderson
Glenna Hohman
New Postal Rates Take Effect March 26
Higher postal rates on several mail classes will start March 26 after Congressional authorization. Local first class mail rises to 3 cents, domestic letters go from 6 to 8 cents per half ounce, parcel post up 3 percent, and money order, insurance, and COD fees double. Air mail to overseas remains unchanged.
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Congress
United States
Birthday Honored For Carl D Larson At Home
A Sunday birthday dinner honored Carl D Larson with guests including Eldon and many neighbors and relatives. The gathering at their home featured Mr and Mrs Raymond Falk Lula Mrs Melvin Irélann Chuck Gilbert Larson Dareth Boyd Lewis Barbara George Ganstrom Phillip Clarson Harry Ringer C W Johnson and Adolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Larson
Eldon
Raymond Falk
Lula
Melvin
Irélann
Chuck
Gilbert Larson
Dareth
Boyd Lewis
Barbara
George Ganstrom
Phillip Clarson
Harry Ringer
C. W. Johnson
Adolph
Bill Moe
Algo Anderson
Carl Aberg
Christie
Neal Gady
George Haser
Charley Cadwell
Duaine Greenslade
McBride hanJed
Red Cross
V. Haggman
C. V. Haggman
C. O. Reece
Jake Stafer
E. E. Conzelman
E. C. Wires
Hubert Dungan
Clarence Albro
Haggman
Wires Drug
Blanch Haggman
Southwestern Bell Tele. Co
B. P. Ahrens
H. W. Reece
M. Stores
Guy FE. Frazier
Sanborn Lbr. Co
Methodist Ladies Aid
Charley Cardwell
Nelson's Grocery
W. C. Nesmith
Hammer Grocery A Friend
Adolph Johnson
O. V. Nichols
M. A. Perkins
Spencer Wyantee
Tee
Kansas Power and Light
C. E. McKimson
Louisa Kallman
H. L. Hampton
George Cardwell
Raymond Cooper
Neal Cady
Wm. Moe
Algor Anderson
Eldon Sallman
Norma Aspergren
Carol Anderson
F. Fike
Anna Swanson
Ada Robison
Garl D. Larson
Mary West
Community Club
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Home Oil Co
U. B
Ladies Aid
Royal Cafe
Sorosis Club
Rebekah Lodge
Mey Boo YW. C. Aeled
Art Club
Fidon Truwson
Paul Erickson
J. Swenson
N. H. Pearson
Mir
Omae Olson
Lester Richards
J. H. Hooker
Carl McDowenl
Frank Granstes
Chris Nelson Sok
Max Muth
Myrtle Grubb
Vic Anderson
Derby Grain Co
Robert Doctor
J. J. Smith
J. Vandeveer
Mae Meade
Ray Muth
Charlie Tedrow
Anna Bengston
Hjalmar Larson
K. V. Cox
Geo. Christie
Ben ‘Evans
Walter Hawkins
Wm. Dunn
Clara Blakeley
John Nondorf
Fred Erickson
Irene Moe
Roy Thomas
O. Werner
Conrad Florrell
Bill Clark
Frank Lervold
Clare Nondorf
Clarence Barber
Don Thomas
Ruth McGregor
Reynold Nystrom
A. B. Johnson
Promotion for Cpl Arnold J Perry at Lowry Field
Cpl Arnold J Perry, on furlough with Mrs Perry at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens, returned to Lowry Field Denver. He was notified of his transfer to the Fourth District Headquarters Office in downtown Denver and reported for duty March 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Arnold J. Perry
Nesmith Undergoes Another Savannah Hospital Operation
Mr W C Nesmith returns to Savannah Missouri for another operation as he rests and shows signs of improving health. Late reports indicate he is progressing as well as could be expected and readers hope for a quick recovery.
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W. C. Nesmiths
Savannah
Missouri
Birthday tribute and military furlough news in Scandia period
Sunday birthday party honors June Verle with Glenwood Freed family and friends. A baby boy named Robert Carlyle arrives at St. Joseph Hospital with Ivan Carlgren as parents. Several service members and relatives, including Victor T. Anderson and A. A. C. Tonopah personnel, report leaves and travel. Train fare for Henry Freed seen off. Mahan and Simmons furloughs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Carlgren
St. Joseph Hospital
Robert Carlyle
Scandia Letter Highlights Local War News and Marriage
A V Mail from Sgt. Carl E. Larson notes address change and steady paper flow from Scandia. He mentions finding Red Cross serviceman Lindy Lindecrantz, hopes the Swede basketball team advances, and reports Lt. Albert H Ringlish’s Medal of Honor action and his marriage to Frances Ringley in Oakland California with best wishes from Scandia friends.
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Carl E. Larson
Scandia
Lindy Lindecrantz
Red Cross
Albert H. Ringlish
Frances Ringley
Oakland
California
Albert
Air Corps
Community Chorus Announces Easter Cantata Rehearsals
After the Lenten Service the Lutheran Church hosts practice Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon in the High School auditorium at 3 00 PM for the Easter Cantata. All chorus members should attend and minimize absences ahead of Palm Sunday evening performance.
Birthday Party Honors Frank Granstedt At Home
Sunday gathering at Frank Granstedt’s residence honored his March birthday with guests A. E. Cooper Joyce Johnson O V Nichols Ford Olson Edward Olson and Ole of Atwood Kansas. The evening featured a penocle game and a lunch provided by the guests.
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Frank Granstedt
Frank
A. E. Cooper
Joyce Johnson
O. V Nichols
Ford
Edward Olson
Brother Ole
Atwood
Kansas
Penocle
Birthday guests honor Mrs Kackley in Scandia
Monday afternoon gatherings at Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Kackley celebrated Mrs. Kackley’s birthday with relatives and friends from Jamestown Beloit and Republic. Pvt S H Wyant on fifteen day furlough from Wichita moved to Lincoln Nebraska, and local travelers visited kin including the McKimsons and Andersons amid other family updates.
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Victor T. Anderson
Jack Mahan
San Louis Obispo
California
John Mahan
Carlos Kackley
Mres. Kackley
John Olson
Harry McGregor
Carl Veteto
Marvin Kackley
Virgil Bishop
Jamestown
M. D. Brown
S. H. Wyant
Spencer Jr
Z. E. Wyant
Topeka
Wyant
Pvt
Wichita
Texas
Lincoln
Nebraska
Admission Price Hike at Local Theaters Announces New Rates
Beginning April first the price of admission to the picture show will rise to 30 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. An additional 10 percent federal tax will take effect, requiring changes in pricing. The notice notes age brackets and the impact on all patrons.
Red Cross Drive Exceeds Goal Aided by Royal Cafe
A long list of donors led by Dr. C. V. Haggman and Mrs. C. V. Haggman and many others across local groups. The campaign produced a grand total of 624.62 dollars with a unique penny-gathering effort at the Royal Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Smith
Herbert Goodwin
Adolph Nelson
Ada Aspegren
Minnie Anderson
Duaine Greenslade
Nels Florell
Ralph Murphy
Irma Pohlman
Helen Nordell
Sam Greenslade
H. J. Johnson
Geneva Johnson
A. Rasmussen
C. A. Smith
FE. M. Eastvedt
Edna Veach
O. F. Searcy
E. H. Lewis
May White
Nora Cook
Robert Robbins
Scandia Leather Shop
Geo. Hazer
Wee Beltis
Charles Hohman
Ed Anderson
Dena Anderson
W. E. Dieckman
Walter Preble
E. Riggins
Joyce Tolingon
Chas. Ireed
Lyell Ocobock
Walter Anderson
Max Math
Emma Swenson
Conrad Lundin
James H. James
Chris Nelson
L. E. Cooper
Josie Robison
Gus Nystrom
Art Cardwell
Geo, Stromberg
Geo. Miller
Anna McBride
Olive Everhart
Vera Newcomb
Cardwell and Son
Ray Tingstrom
Lottie Summers
John Fredrickson
Bertha Fogelberg
Frank Hain
Trinity Group
Wayne Watson
Vernon Evert
Maggie Corbin
Lennie Linden
Goo. Holmes
Guy Perry
Ted Larson
Victor Hrickson
James Currie
T. C. Claassen
Grace Caldwell
Ollie Johnson
Ed Thomas
Alice Planer
Faye Dieckiman
Irene Nelson
Marceline Perry
Gvo
Christie i
Carl McDowell
Anna Hohmin
Martin Larson
Lottie Lervold
Ida Isaacson
Bob Brewster Shiba
Tony Gritten
John Bowman
Clara Westin
Ben Denoyer
Newell Cooper
Wm. Duncan
Bee
E. Willis
C. F. Magnusson
H. Hohman
John Freegurg
A. M. Bettis
Albert Larson
Bill Wilson
John Newcamb
John Mahan
Jane Thomas
B. P. Williamson
Royal Cafe
Wolf Hunt Proceeds Near Norway With Boys Urged to Attend
The two week wolf hunt near Norway drew about 45 men and two wolves were captured. Reports show insufficient dogs and ammunition. A second hunt is planned for Sunday March 26 in the same territory. Warren A. Scott clerk of the Dik Court sponsors the event and urges school boys to attend. Hunters assemble on Norway’s main street to join Ralph Noahs pack of hounds at the start.
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Norway
Warren A. Scott
Dik Court
Ralph Noahs
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