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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1947

Page

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Make Mine Music at the Princess Theatre May 8 4

Disney Technicolor feature Make Mine Music comes to the Princess Theatre for May 8 and 9 with Dinah Shore Ben ny Goodman and notable ballet and singing stars. The program features Two Silhouettes All the Cats Join In After Youve Gone and more with Nelson Eddy the Andrews Sisters and the King’s Men. Also scheduled Friday Saturday Sunday May 9 10 11 is The Razor’s Edge.

Walt Disney Princess Theatre Dinah Shore Benny Goodman David Lichine Riabouchinska Andy Russell Nelson Eddy Andrews Sisters The King’s Men Jerry Colonna Pied Pipers Alec Wilder Ray Gilbert Eddie Sauter Henry Creamer Turner Layton Goodman Cozy Cole Sid Weiss Teddy Wilson Cole Carmen Jones Wilson Weiss RKO Radio Whale Met Johnny Fedora Alice Blue Bonnet Martins the Cogs King Bobby-Socks Blue Bayou Casey Razor’s Edge

Monogram Brings Up Father at Princess with Caricature-Free Casting

Monogram presents Bringing Up Father at the Princess Tuesday and Wednesday May 6 7. The cast recreates McManus characters Maggie and Jiggs with Joe Yule and Renie Riane delivering strong performances. The film pairs with a double feature Rainbow Over Texas and Night Train to Memphis. local visitors Glenn Veach and Gene Spitler noted.

Monogram George McManus Barney Gerrard Eddie Cline Maggie Jiggs McManus Joe Yule Star Pule Renie Riane Tim Ryan Dinty Moore June Harrison Nora Wallace Chadwell Tom Kennedy Treadwell William Frambles Soldia Jack Norton Texas Roy Rogers Frigger Memphis Roy Acuff

Faithful in My Fashion at Princess Theatre May 8

Donna Reed and Tom Drake lead a romantic tale comedy with Edward Horton and Spring Byington. Misunderstandings unfold as a department store plot to keep Drake from learning Reed is now the buyer and engaged elsewhere leads to chaos before a happy ending.

Donna Reed Tom Drake Edward Everett Horton Spring Byington Princess Theatre Horton Miss Byington Drake Miss Reed Hero Miss Reeg Joe Palooka

Funeral honors Cuba man aged 76

Frank Huncovsky of Cuba died from a heart attack early Tuesday. He was uncle to Franny Schneberger. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Presbyterian church in Cuba, with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schneberger in attendance.

Frank Huncovsky Cuba Huncovsky Franny Schneberger Frank Schneberger Presbyterian Church

Clyde Guests Visit Local Families

Mr and Mrs Hugh Selden and family of Clyde visited the Nelonnd family on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Glenn Housholde and Nancy spent Thursday evening with the Ray Allen and family.

Hugh Selden Clyde Lloyd Nelonnd Glenn Housholde Nancy Mrs Ray Allen

National Child Health Day Observed May First

Observance centers on preventing home accidents involving children ages 1 to 14 and stresses parental involvement. Proclamations by President Truman and state governors bolster the campaign to reduce child injuries and deaths and promote family security, healthful routines, and regular medical checkups.

Truman

Scandia School Hosts Style Show and Y Teen Elections

At the Monday Parent Teacher meeting April 28 the Home Economics girls showcased aprons, gowns, and crafts while grade rooms displayed posters and writing. Y Teen elected Patsy Cooper president Evelyn Burandt vice president Jacquelin Cooper secretary and Arlene Lervold treasurer. A gypsy themed banquet for 7th and 8th graders and a Mother Daughter Banquet planned for May 8 were also noted along with a school trip to Topeka by eighth graders and chaperones.

Thc el- Reno Sederlin Raymond Cooper C. C. Reece Carl Hammer Miss Dietrich Patsy Cooper Evelyn Burandt Jacquelin Cooper Arlene Lervold Joan Thornburg Evelyn Bertgren Joyce Rasmussen Maryn Walker Barbara Cooper Alice Flesher Fannie Dilsaver Ronald Anderson Heitman H. C. Quantic Bill Clark Dale Lervold Artie Cardwell Aura Lewis Grace Woodford Lucille Tanner

FFA honors 3 from Concordia chapter in State Farm Degree

LaVern Melhus and two peers from the Concordia Future Farmers of America chapter received the State Farm Degree in Manhattan. About 88 of roughly 5,000 FFA members statewide earned the honor, with each student having $500 invested in farming interests and merit based on scholarship records.

LaVern Melhus Manhattan State Farm Concordia Chapter Future Farmers of America Robert Laron Dean Johnson LaVerne Melhus

Millard Sothers Hosts Birthday Dinner Honor

Mr and Mrs Millard Sothers entertained Sunday for Mr and Mrs Roy McEwen Mrs George Frankamp and Mrs E M Sothers in honor of Millard s birthday anniversary.

Millard Sothers Roy McEwen George Frankamp E. M. Sothers Millard

Belleville visitors call on Robert Doctor home

Mr and Mrs Ben Doctor and daughters of Lawrence along with Mrs Nellie Wells Mrs Kate Williams and Mr and Mrs Thornton Doctor of Belleville were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Robert Doctor home.

Ben Doctor Lawrence Nellie Wells Kate Williams Thornton Belleville Robert Doctor

Supper Guests Visited by Carl Hugos Family

Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos hosted a Sunday supper for Mrs Selma Frankforther and Mrs W H Peck of Concordia. Also present were Rev and Mrs N H Pearson and Mrs Albert Jackson.

Carl Hugos Clifford Gladys Selma Frankforther W. H. Peck Concordia N. H. Pearson Albert Jackson

Rasmussen Guests Host Sunday Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen attended a Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rasmus sen and Kay. Afternoon guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buss and daughters, Mrs. Claude Cuthbertson, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson Jr.

R. A. Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen Kay Ed Buss Claude Cuthbertson Carl Cuthbertson, Jr

Luncheon Honored Local Residents At Ed Swanson Home

Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson hosted a Wednesday afternoon luncheon for Dr and Mrs Dmil Swanson Rev and Mrs N H Pearson Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg Mr and Mrs Will Kallman Miss Anna Swanson and Adolph Nelson and family in a warm social gathering with friends and neighbors.

Ed Swanson Dmil Swanson

Dinner Guests List From Local Family Evening

Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite hosted a dinner with Billy and guests including A J Kallman Ralph Moe Elmer Van Nortwick Iona Waite and Bill Stone and John for the weekend at their home.

Hilton Waite Billy A J. Kallman Ralph Moe Elmer van Nortwick Iona Waite Mrs Bill, Stone John Ne

Surprise Wigdahls Honored at Norway Lutheran Dinner

The Ladies Aid hosted a surprise dinner for Rev. and Mrs. Wigdahl and Mrs. Marie Hanson at Norway Lutheran Church after Sunday services on April 27. A pink and white décor and tulips, daffodils, and carnations set the scene for a program of hymns, scripture, prayers, and poems. Rev. N H Pearson of Scandia led scripture and prayer, with Rev. Perkins delivering a heartfelt message and a trio singing. A fruit basket and a liberal purse were presented to acknowledge the Wigdahl family contributions.

Ladies Aid Wigdahl Marie Hanson Norway Lutheran Church N. H. Pearon Scandia M. A. Perkins Norway U. B Kingdom of God C. J. Hugos Eugene Herrman J. K. Melhus Pearson Wigdam Anton Thorkildsen Hanson Jesus Anna Rimel

Carlson Family Visits Almquist Home in Omaha

Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson and family Mrs O W Carlson and Herr man Carlson of Kingsburg Calif accompanied Mrs David Almquist to her home in Omaha Neb Monday and were guests at the Almquist home for a few days.

Swen Carlson O. W. Carlson Herrman Carlson Kingsburg Calif David Almquist Omaha Nebr Almquist

Carlson Family Dines With Edbergs Thursday Evening

Mrs Swen Carlson and family visited the Gus Edberg home Thursday evening. Also listed were Mrs C W Carlson Mrs David Almquist of Omaha Nebr and Herman Carlson of Kingsburg Calif.

Swen Carlson C. W. Carlson David Almquist Omaha Nebr Herman Carlson Kingsburg Calif Gus Edberg Hiome

Mr and Mrs Hen Marshall Entertained Sunday

Mr and Mrs Hen Marshall hosted a Sunday dinner. Neighbors attended and shared in the social gathering.

National Music Week Celebrated Nationwide

National Music Week, an event in over 2500 communities, begins the first Sunday in May. This is the 24th annual observance, started in 1924 after earlier city events. Offerings vary from rural hymn sings to organized, spaced programs.

Double Feature Tonight at Princess Theatre

Tonight at the Princess Theatre a double feature shows Susie Steps Out a musical comedy with TV as backdrop and The Uninvited Guest a Hopa long Cassidy tale. A cartoon plus two other acts complete the program and a pair of nylons are advertised as part of the night.

Princess Theatre Susie

Marvin A Standley Shot Demands Honor Guard

Marine Pfe Marvin A Standley, son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Standley of Scandia, died in San Diego California after a guard duty firearm mishap. He and another Marine were examining a pistol when it discharged, causing Standley's fatal injury.

Pfe Marvin A. Standley Eldon Standley Scandia San Diego Calif Standley

Greenslade and Aspegren Tie In Topeka nuptials

Norma Jean Greenslade and Delbert Aspegren wed at First Methodist Church Topeka on April 20 at 9 PM. Officiant Rev Robert B Kendall. Attendants Ervin Davis and bridegroom’s sister. Both graduates of Scandia and Courtland high schools, class of mid 1940s. The couple will reside in Topeka with the groom employed by M W Watson Construction Co.

J. D. Greenslade Scandia Norma Jean Delbert Aspegren Clarence Aspegren Courtland First Methodist Church Topeka Robert B. Kendall Ervin Davis Courtland High School M. W. Watson Construction Co

Summer Birthday Dinner Honors Jack

Mr and Mrs S J summer entertained to dinner Sunday in honor of Jack s birthday anniversary Those present were LaVerne Lervold Mr and Mrs Fay Summer are the guest of honor

C. E. Nelson Paul Gloria Nelson Jack Gross Lindsborg Junior Preble Myrtle Grubb Paul Nelson S. J. Summer Jack LaVerne Lervold Fay Summer

Lucille Fike Birthday Honored by Two Families

Mr and Mrs Paul Housholder and family and Mr and Mrs George Fike were Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Lucille in honor of Lucille on her birthday anniversary.

Paul Housholder George Fike O. A. Johnson Lucille

Mrs Esther Johnson Hosts Guests At Home

Mrs Esther Johnson spent Friday afternoon with Mrs A B Johnson. Mrs May White and Mrs Ellen Hammer were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Johnson home.

Esther Johnson A. B. Johnson May White Ellen Hammer Johnson Home

One Day That We All Can Celebrate Event

A fragmented message mentions a Lal Day in Mawel Health D and a collection of unclear phrases about celebration. The readable parts reference a celebratory day without concrete facts or accessible names.

Stee Cal Outen Mawel ‘Health

Pleasant Grove Homecoming Celebrates 18th Year

Pleas ant Grove School District 61 held its 18th annual Homecoming on April 20 with a 1:00 dinner and program. Officers elected were Ray Allen president Glenn Housholder vice president and Miss Pearl Strom secretary. The day featured a varied program including vocal and piano duets, a memorial tribute, and remarks by Rev Herrick. Attendance reached 124 with several former teachers present and memories shared.

Pleasant Grove Mabel Johnson Ray Allen Glenn Housholder Miss Pearl Strom W.S.C.S Scandia Myrtle Cardwell Flossie Rasmussen Phyllis Morehead God Bless America Marilyn Walker Joyce Rasmussen P. T. Strom Opal Rasmussen Phyllis Thomas Glenn Farlee Sherdahl Boosters Rev. Herrick Republic Savec Paulne Cardwell Tate Myrtle Larson Nondorf Gwendolyn Stafford Walter Marjorie Carpenter Stafford Rose Dancy Ehsler Clara Rosenquist Andrew Mary Ewing Shaw R. A. Rasmussen Graed Pauline Cardwell Dean Allen Rex Sardell God Herrick Larson

Veterans Affairs Field Rep Visits Belleville Courthouse Fridays

A Field Representative of the Office of Veterans' Affairs will be at the Court House in Belleville each Friday morning to assist veterans or their dependents in obtaining rights or benefits. Reinstatement of National Service Life Insurance without a physical exam is available until August 1. Letters of inquiry should be sent to the Office of Veterans' Affairs Court House Marysville Kansas. a representative may visit in the local town.

Office of Veterans’ Affairs Court House Belleville Register of Deeds Office Office of ‘Veterans’ Affairs Marysville Kansas

SHS Alumni Meeting Set in City Office Legion Room

SHS Alumni announce a meeting in the City office Legion Room this Friday evening May 2 at 8:00. The gathering aims for strong attendance, especially from committees, as it may be the last general meeting before the banquet. Carl E Larson president Lucille Johnson secretary Miss Ici tient.

Sh.s Legion Room Carl E. ‘Larson Lucille Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Princess End Glenn Veach Ya Mx Gene Spitler Manin Sos Kansas State College Eloise Hammer Jacqueline Cooper C. O. Reece Lyell Ocobock Raymond Ferguson Reece Harold McDowell Harold Larson Judith Anderson Nina Berggren John Nondorf Johnny Loring Wigdahls Marvin A. Standley Shot Greenslade Aspegren Ici Tient
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