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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1950

Page

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Everybody Does It to Play at Princess Theatre This Weekend

Darryl F. Zanuck brings Linda Darnell Paul Douglas and Celeste Holm to Everybody Does It a romantic comedy about a society girl who longs to sing and a wrecking contractor who becomes an opera star The cast features Charles Coburn and a dramatic set including an opulent Oriental harem Fatima costume and a Met stage scene The film opens Saturday and Sunday March 25 26 with further anniversary screenings April 12 Dancing In The Dark in Technicolor announced.

Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century - Fox Linda Darnell Paul Douglas Celeste Holm Celeste Addie Ross Princess Theatre Nunnally Johnson James M. Cain Johnson Jesse James Cain Edmund Goulding Miss Darnell Mr. Douglas Miss Holm Charles Coburn Douglas Hollywood Metropolitan Linda Fatima

Gal Who Took the West heads to Princess Theatre

Technicolor comedy stars Yvonne De Carlo Charles Coburn Scott Brady and John Russell in an Arizona locale directed by Frederick de Cordova. Exteriors shot near Tucson with home grown props and horses aim for originality. Opening shows Tuesday and Wednesday March 28 29 with a follow up April 4 5 Mr Soft Touch.

Arizona Universal - International West Princess Theatre Yvonne de Carlo Charles Coburn Scott Brady John Russell Myrna Dell Clem Bevans Russell Simpson John Litel Housely Stevenson Sagua Brady Russell Coburn Miss de Carlo Yvonne Soft Touch

Belleville visit by DeWitts and Sjo lander family

Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy and Mr and Mrs Charley Sjo lander and family spent Friday evening at Belleville with Mr and Mrs Connie Hultquist.

Russell DeWitt Judy Charley Sjolander Belleville Connie Hultquist

Topeka Guests Dine With Aspegrens and Davis

Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren and Mrs Irwin Davis of Topeka were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis.

Clarence Aspegren Irwin Davis Topeka Delbert Aspegren Phyllis

The Mysterious Desperado at Princess Theatre

Tim Holt stars in a frontier thriller about two cowboys uncovering a land grab plot. Chito Rafferty inherits a California estate mystery, his uncle's death, vanished Ramon, and a corrupt land commissioner unraveling to clear the crooks and restore the heir.

Tim Holt RKO Radio Princess Theatre Tim Chito Rafferty California Chito Ramon Luisa Richard Martin Movita Edward Norris Frank Wilcox Robert Williams Frank Lackteen

Van Natta Seeks Probate Judge Post in Republic County Kansas

Henry H. Van Natta announces his bid for Probate Judge in Republic County Kansas. He outlines that the office oversees three district courts with distinct laws and duties including estate matters guardianships insane hearings and marriage licenses. He pledges to provide strong service and cites his legal training as beneficial to all three courts including County and Juvenile jurisdictions.

Republic County Kansas Henry H. van Natta Henry

Auxiliary Meets Plans Teen Dance and Deliberates Girl State

The American Legion Auxiliary met March 15 at the Legion Hall with President Antoanette Isaacson presiding. They planned a teenage dance for March 31 and announced April as child welfare month. A junior Girl State attendance was canceled this year, and the next meeting is April 5.

American Legion Auxiliary the Legion Hall Antoanette Isaacson

O.E.S. met March 14 for special initiation in Scandia

O E S Scandia Chapter No 481 met Tuesday evening March 14 for a special initiation. A male quartet performed a number and Mrs. Carl Peterson and her committee served refreshments after the meeting.

Scandia O.E.S Carl Peterson

P T A Meeting Set For March 27 With Scout Talk

Scandia P T A schedules its next regular meeting Monday March 27 featuring a musical program directed by Mrs. Joe Sweeney. Mr Scribner of Concordia will discuss organizing the boy scouts and several parents are urged to attend. Social committee members listed include Mrs Carl McDowell Mrs E P Ahrens Mrs Dale Lewellyn and others.

Scandia P.T.A Joe Sweeney Scribner Concordia Carl McDowell E. P. Ahrens Dale Lewellyn Lyell Ocobock Charley McGregor Bill Wilson Francis Johnston Harold Johnson

Mrs. Alice Cahill Visits Hardy Nebraska This Week

Mrs. Alice Cahill spent several days last week visiting in Hardy Nebraska and surrounding areas.

Alice Cahill Hardy, Neb

Revelation Party of YWCA and Y-Teens at Scandia High

Scandia High School hosts a Revelation Party in the auditorium on Monday evening March 13. Mrs. Chris Nelson led the program and one game was played. A long list of mothers and daughters was revealed with multiple parent-daughter pairings. Senior cast for Glory to Goldy announced and seventh and eighth graders described studies in Social Studies and English. Pat O'Brien and Bob Olson profiled as seniors, highlighting class activities and future plans.

YWCA Chris Nelson ElRene Sederlin Opal Rasmussen Barbara Robbins Axel Jansen Judith Anderson Irving Isaacson Pauline Cardwell Joyce Rasmussen Patsy George Fike Jacquelin Cooper Carrol Anderson Alice Flesher Leslie Rasmussen Arla Ocobock Roy. Tedrow Barbara Cooper Francis Thomas JoAnn Currie Ruby Berry Eva Marie Olson Edith Norris Wanda Everhart W. W. Aspegren Trene Johnston Ernie Kirk Arlene Peterson Carl McDowell Rose Thompson Jennie Stromberg Lois Erickson Glenna Freed Elaine Johnson Glenwood Freed Patsy O’brien Ford Olson Carol Rasmussen Glenn Carrie Nina Berggren Goldie Johnston Gwendolyn Linden Emanuel Carlson Margie Lervold Homer Cardwell Peggy Johnson Carl Peterson Kay Rasmussen Lawrence Nendorf Evelyn Ames Elmer Melby Betty Haskins Grant Berggren Joan Thornburg Thelma Sederlin Irene Hammer Patsy Cooper Vaneta Johnston Vic Erickson Clarissa Price Etta Nystrom Alice Fredrickson Wyatt Corbin Anita Anderson Lester Thompson Glada Thompson Ila Johnston Norma Berggren Anna McBride Laura’ Moe Dorothy Johnson Reynold Nystrom Glenn Currie Patricia Owens Norman Currie Katherine Kirk Alice Hammer Lucille Johnson Irene Johnston Donna Burandt Ha Johnston Martha Melby Lloyd Nelson Vernon Erickson Laura Mae Genevieve Nondorf Frank Lervold Lawrence Nondorf Carolyn Loring Donna Johnson Ralph Rasmussen George Cardwell Todd Cardwell Charles McGregor Ole Erickson Celia Stromberg Arnold Perry Cora Ahrens Don Thomas Ihs Scandia High School Goldy Jacqueline Cooper Pat O’brien Raymond Cardwell Larry Hammer Don Johnson Earl Melby Bob Olson Gerald Peterson Eugene Sederlin Lawrence Sten Soys North Dakota Pat Superior Nebr Norway Scandia Robert Bob) Olson Red Top Proper Grove Bob SHS Milo Johnson

Miss Lois Jean Nystrom Wins At Hays Musical Contest

Miss Lois Jean Nystrom daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom Courtland won a first place certificate again at the Hays Musical Contest sponsored by the Sixth District Kansas Federation of Women s Clubs Representing the Sorosis Study Club of Scandia she also won last year when she again earned the first place certificate

Lois Jean" Nystrom Lawrence Nystrom Courtland Hays Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs Nystrom Sorosis Study Club Scandia

Oslo Couple's U.S. Visit Ends With Homeward Sail

Mr and Mrs Helge Holmen spent two weeks as houseguests of Mr and Mrs George Christie in Oslo Norway arriving in California November 29 1949 to visit friends then went to Scandia March 10 1949 Accompanied by Mrs George Christie they traveled to Chicago to see Mr and Mrs Harold Walcher then plan visits to relatives in Welmington Delaware before sailing back to Oslo Norway Mrs Alfred Swanson also joined them in Chicago

Helge Holmen George Christie Oslo Norway California Scandia Holmen Chicago Harold Walcher Welmington Del Alfred Swanson

Robison Hosts Sunday Evening Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison entertained a group of friends Sunday evening including Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm J. Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart West, Mr. and Mrs. Addison Carlson, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Norris.

Sherman Robison Joyce Johnson Carl Hammer Benny Lervold Martin Larson E. H. Lewis Wm. J. Matthias Milo Johnson Hobart West Addison Carlson Lloyd Norris

Birthday anniversary honoring Mrs Delbert Aspegren

Thursday evening guests at the J D Greenslade home included Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren Leonard Erickson and family Clarence Swenson Hugo Erickson all of Courtland and Melvin Jeorg and family of Formoso.

J. D. Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Clarence Aspegren Leonard Erickson Clarence Swenson Hugo Erickson Courtland Melvin Jeorg Formoso

Monday Evening Guests Honor Holmer Couple

Monday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Helge Holmer included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson, Mr. and Mrs Elmer Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and Lola Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl, Kjell Michalson, Mr. and Mrs. George Christie and Otto Brand.

Alfred Swanson Helge Holmer Kenneth Danielson Elmer, Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Jean Richard Loring Frank Isaacson Carl Kjell Michalson George Christie Otto Brand

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren Dined With Don Burandt

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren were Thursday dinner guests at the Don Burandt home detailing a social visit.

Mrs Grant Berggren Don Burandt

Engineer Paul Clark Visits Home From Fort Riley

Paul Clark, an engineering student at Fort Belvar e Virginia and now stationed at Fort Riley, spent the weekend here visiting relatives and friends.

Paul Clark Fort Belvare Fort Riley

Sunday Evening Basket Supper Honors Kenneth Danielson Birthday

Sunday evening guests gathered at the Elmer Danielson home to honor Kenneth Danielson on his birthday anniversary. Attending were Mrs Tekla Brown, Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown, Larry and Shirley.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth’ Danielson Tekla Brown Vernon. Smith Ramona Andrew Stafford Bernita Lloyd Brown Larry Shirley

Bowery Boys at Princess Theatre Tonight in Hold That Baby

Bowery Boys headline show at Princess Theatre tonight Thursday March 23 features Bennie Bartlett from Norway Kansas in Hold That Baby. Warner Pathe News March of Time cartoon and seventy other features include the program.

Donit Princess Theatre Bowery Boys Bennie Bartlett Norway

Picture Night Honors Courtland Scandia Basketball Teams

The Princess Theatre hosts its annual basketball players picture on Friday March 31 honoring high school and grade school teams from Courtland and Scandia. The feature is Tall in the Saddle starring John Wayne. Tickets priced 25c for high school guests 10c for grade school pupils and 35c for adults.

Princess Theatre Courtland Scandia RKO Radio John Wayne RKO

S. H. S. Alumni Meeting 1950

The first meeting of the Scandia high school Alumni Association for 1950 will be Wednesday evening March 29 at 8 00 p m. Please show support by attending this and future meetings to insure a successful banquet.

Scandia High School Alumni Association

Haggmans to Europe

Dr and Mrs C V Haggman return from Kansas City and plan a visit in Kingsport Tennessee with Mr and Mrs Hubert Dungan and sons. They depart March 30 from New York City to Stockholm Sweden on an American Airlines Constellation for a Northern Europe tour returning home late April.

C. V. Haggman Kansas City Kingsport Tenn Hubert Dungan New York City Stockholm Sweden American Airlines Europe

Birthday Celebrations Honor Cardwell and Aspegren

Guests at the Todd Cardwell home Wednesday evening honored Ken ny Cardwell and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren on their birthday anniversaries. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Greenslade and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cardwell and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Cardwell and Ardith, Miss Laura Rasmussen, Homer Cardwell and Sam Greenslade.

Todd Cardwell Kenny Cardwell Delbert Aspegren J. D. Greenslade Phyllis Geo. Cardwell Steven Art Cardwell Artie Cardwell Ardith Laura Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Sam Greenslade

Couple Attends Ocobock Loring Wedding in Kansas City Weekend

Mr and Mrs Orwell Winfrey Gary and Denny and Mr and Mrs Bob Pence of Kansas City Missouri spent the weekend at the Harry Hohman home and attended the Ocobock Loring wedding on Sunday.

Orwell Winfrey Gary Denny Bob Pence Kansas City Harry Hohman Ocobock - Loring

Birthday luncheon honors Mrs. Sandell at home

Lunch guests at the Sandell home honored Mrs. Sandell's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell and Lola, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sandell and Paula, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell and Steven, and Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Sandell with Nene, Elbert and Rodney.

N. E. Sandell Ruth

Birthday Party Honoring Local First and Second Graders

Mrs Artie Jensen and several hosts gave a party for first and second graders on Monday afternoon honoring Virginia Jensen Penny Gardner and Phyllis Hammer birthdays. Guests included Miss Edna Robison Mrs Etta Nystrom Mrs Ed Jensen and Betty Hammer.

Artie Jensen Harvey Hammer Anna Marie Gardner Virginia ‘Jensen Penny Gardner Phyllis Hammer Edna Robison Etta Nystrom Ed Jensen Betty Hammer

Ellsworth guests spend Sunday night with the Berrys

Dennis Kohls Lloyd Schultz and Don Bender of Ellsworth were Sunday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry and Max.

Dennis Kohls Lloyd Schultz Don Bender Ellsworth Mrs Walter Berry Max

Johnsons dine with the Allens on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen. The visit highlighted family hospitality in a local social exchange.

Floyd Johnson Mrs Cecil Allen

Allen Family Spends Sunday Evening at Cecil Allen Home

Mr. and Mrs. Lester Allen along with Ronnie and Gladys visited the Cecil Allen residence for a Sunday evening gathering.

Lester Allen Ronnie Gladys Cecil Allen

Belleville and Minneapolis guests visit Moe household

Frank Cooper of Belleville and Don Skinnere of Minneapolis, Minn., were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moe.

Frank Cooper Belleville Don Skinnere Minneapolis, Minn Bill Moe

Cameron Lowe Birthday Dinner Hosts Drawing Guests

Saturday supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Lowe honored Cameron's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Keith Lowe of Ellis, Miss Gloria Tracy of Concordia, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman.

Cameron Lowe Cameron Keith ‘Lowe Ellis Gloria Tracy Concordia Warren Zimmerman

Berggrens and Lervolds Host Sunday Evening Guests

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Donna Lou were guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and family Sunday evening.

Grant Berggren Donna ‘Lou Frank Lervold

Agpegren Couple Visit Lincoln Nebr This Weekend

Mr and Mrs W W Agpegren spent the weekend in Lincoln Nebraska visiting Mr and Mrs Daje Hanson and Cheryl.

W. W. Agpegren Lincoln, Nebr Daje Hanson Cheryl

OES Sketches Spring Benefit Picture Show

Scandia Chapter 481 OES sponsors a Friday night April 7 picture show at Princess Theatre. Mississippi Rhythm starring Gov Jimmy Davis and his hillbilly band headlines the musical comedy. Easter Star members are selling tickets.

Scandia Chapter O.E.S Princess Theatre Gov Jimmy Davis

Young-Johnson Wedding at Scandia Methodist Church

Miss Mary Jane Young and Forest Furnish Johnson wed in Scandia Nebraska with a double ring ceremony. The bride, a University of Nebraska graduate and teacher, wore a honey colored suit with rhinestone accessories. The groom, a former Army Air Corps member and Bureau of Reclamation worker, attended by relatives from Fremont and Lincoln. They plan a short honeymoon to Topeka and will reside in Scandia.

Methodist Church Scandia Mary Jane Young Joe M. Young Red Cloud Nebr Forest Furnish Johnson Wilbur Zener J. Orville Joseph Johnson Malotte Lohngrin James R. May Fremont Warren Zimmerman Thomas Brough Kansas City University of Nebraska Gamma Phi Beta Phi Chi Theta Army Air Corps Bureau of Reclamation Myrtle Hoffman George B. Keith Lincoln Johnson Topeka

Birthday party at Jamestown honors Mrs. Abe Johnson

Guests at Mrs. Abe Johnson home in Jamestown celebrated her birthday anniversary Friday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Johnson of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jackson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Johnson and Susan, Mr. and Mrs. EB A Tornquist, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe N Johnson.

Abe Johnson Jamestown Clinton Johnson Belleville Fred Jackson Artie Jackson Dean Johnson Susan EB. A. Tornquist Joe N. Johnson

Dinner guests from several families attend Hohman event

Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Winfrey Gary and Denny and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Pence of Kansas City Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown of Republic and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Price and family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hohman and Charles.

Jewell Winfrey Gary Denny Bob Pence Kansas City, Mo Vic Brown Republic Dale Price Harry Hohman Charles

Oslo and local families join Loring home gathering

Mr and Mrs Helge Holman and Hjell Michalson of Oslo visit Mr and Mrs Richard Loring with accompanying families including Alfred Swanson Frank Isaacson Carl Lars Norgard George Christie and Otto Brand for Tuesday evening guests.

Helge Holman Hjell Michalson Oslo Norway Alfred Swanson Frank Isaacson Carl Lars Norgard George Christie Otto Brand Richard Loring

Saint Patrick Day Basket Supper At Lutheran Church

The Lutheran church youth group hosted a St Patrick s day basket supper on March 14 with about 45 members and guests in attendance. Tables featured green and white Patrick decorations and the evening included group games.

Lutheran Church

Concordia and Pasadena couples share Sunday visit

Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson and Karen and Mr and Mrs Leonard Le Sage with Joan and Peggy of Concordia Jarl Johnson of Pasadena Texas Ido lia Crawford of Formosa and Mr and Mrs Lyle Marshall and Beth spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson.

Chester Johnson Karen Leonard le Sage Joan Peggy Concordia Jarl Johnson Pasadena Texas Idolia Crawford Formosa Lyle Marshall Beth Charles O. Johnson

Becks Visit Aspegrens in Republic Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs Paul Beck of Republic were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs W W Aspegren.

Paul Beck Republic W. W. Aspegren

Coffee guests from Republic and Moe families

Mr. and Mrs. Warren Berggren of Republic and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moe were coffee guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Moe Friday evening.

Warren Berggren Republic Harvey Moe Bill Moe

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Old California Desp. Y van Natta Scandia School News S. H. S. Alumni Meeting Haggmans Sponson Picture Show Young - Johnson
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