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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

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Doll Face at the Princess Stars Blaine and O Keefe

Vivian Blaine leads the all star Doll Face at the Princess with Dennis O Keefe Perry Como and Carmen Miranda in a musical tale of a burlesque queen seeking legitimate stardom through a staged autobiography. The cast includes Len nis O Keefe Perry Como Carmen Miranda and Martha Stewart with production numbers by McHugh and Adamson. Also showing Knights of the Range with Russell Hayden Victor Jory Jean Parker and Britt Wood.

Vivian Blaine Dennis O'Keefe Perry Como Carmen Miranda Jimmy McHugh Harold Adamson Doll Face 26Th Century-Fox Miss Blaine Lennis O'Keefe Blaine O’keefe Mike Hannegan Burleycue Reed Hadley Princess Theatre Zane Grey Russell Lucky” Hayden Victor Jory Jean Parker J. Farrell MacDonald Britt Wood Harry Sherman Lesley Selander Miss Parker Russell Thayden Song of Rustlers Patlantry

Yoland a and the Thief at Princess theater comedy musical

The film blends song and dance with Fred Astaire and Lucille Bremer in a light hearted caper about a jauntily wrongdoer who aims to marry a heiress. Miss Bremer and Astaire perform in musical sequences while Frank Morgan and Mildred Natwick provide broad comedy. The same article notes a carnival set piece and a dream ballet.

Yolanda and the Thief Fred Astaire Lucille Bremer Alaire Iliss Lremer Astaire Frank Morgan Mildred Natwick Comedienne Morgan

Punch Packed Outdoor Action Romance Despite Honest Title

A brisk outdoor romance tale unfolds with rugged dialogue and sturdy action. Characters drive the plot through brisk set pieces and emotional beats, delivering a clear arc of attraction and adventure in a self aware, no nonsense tone.

Too Young to Know at Princess Theatre Tonight

Tonight May 2 at the Princess Theatre features the film Too Young to Know. The announcer promises 25 extra reasons to attend and claims someone will leave much happier than when they arrived.

Princess Theatre

Princess Theatre Nylon Hose Giveaway Mystery

A May 4 event at the Princess Theatre offers a chance to win a pair of Nylon hose. Attendees may learn the identity of the lucky lady during the drawing alongside three other reasons for the giveaway.

Scandia Grade School Open House Notice

The public is invited to Scandia Grade School Open House on Thursday May 2 1946 from 8 00 to 6 30 PM for a view of classrooms and student work.

Scandia

Sorosis Club Meeting and Birthday Gatherings

The Sorosis Club meets Monday May 6 at two o'clock in the Lutheran church for business followed by a Music Talent Tea led by Mrs. R. E. Cooper. Dinner guests at Otto Nelson home celebrate April birthdays with many Nelson and Reece family members in attendance.

Sorosis Bussness R. E. Cooper Otto Nelson Anton Nelson Elveria Paul Fredrickson Clarence Nelson Lannie Axel Nelson Gerhart Edlund Florence

County Reorganization Committee Meeting Set at Scandia School

The County Reorganization Committee schedules a public meeting in the Scandia School Auditorium on Friday May 3 at 8 p.m. All interested patrons are invited.

Scandia

Customs Change Yet May Day Superstitions Persist

May Day traditions fade for many yet old beliefs survive across America. People report superstitions about future spouses from wells and midnight tables, protective charms for livestock, avoiding company, and dew washing to cure blemishes. New address lines show Pvt Harold D Johnson at Sadn L Box 66 05 AL ALF Blu Scott Field TI. Friday social notices include Carl Hugos and several families.

America Harold DD. Johnson Sadn. L. Box AL Alf. Blu Scott Field, TI

Dinner guests at Nemith home include McDowells Nesmiths

Last Wednesday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs W W Nemith included Major and Mrs J J McDowell of North Carolina Mr and Mrs J J McDowell sr of Fairbury Mr and Mrs Lyle Nesmith of Herington and Mr and Mrs Seech Nesmith and Marilyn

W.€. Nemith J. J. McDowell North Carolina J. J. McDowell, Sr Fairbury Lyle Nesmith Herington Seech Nesmich Marilyn

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Many From Midwest

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs fing Frankforther of Concordia were Mr and Mrs Jesse Young of Harveyville Kan Mr and Mrs Dewey Peck and Barbara Ann Mr and Mrs Warren Spear all of Kansas City Sie Mr and Mrs Lorraine Jackson and Virginia of Denver Mr and Mrs Valjean Jackson of Oakridge Tenn Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos Gladys and Clifford Mrs Dan Stephenson Judith Ann and Banny

Carl Hugos Jesse Young Dewey Peck Barmette Atin Warren Spear Lorraine Jackson Virginia Valjean Jackson Albert Jackson Frankforther Ian Stephenson Judith Ann Day Sefing Frankforther Concordia Harveyville Kan Barbara Ann Warren Spear Allo Kansas City Sie Denver Oakridge Tenn Gladys and Clifford Dan Stephenson Banny

Mrs Vook and family travel for weekend visit

Mrs Vook Dieckmann and Charles traveled to Kaygus City on Saturday for business then went to Netawaka to spend Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Amon before returning home Monday.

Smiths Visit Admire Kans for New Granddaughter

Mr and Mrs Axel Smith traveled to Admire Kansas last Wednesday to visit at the George Wayman home and meet the new granddaughter. Others noted include Harry Hohman in Yokohama via word from Chuck, and Mrs C P Rydell returning from Topeka after time with her daughter.

Axel Smith Admire Kans George Wayman Mrs Harry Hohman Chuck Yokohama, Japan

Walker hosts dinner for notable local guests

Mr and Mrs Alfred Walker entertained at their home at dinner on Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Arthur Coldazier Mr and Mrs Stewart Nesbitt Mr Frank Goodwin and Bill Mrs Myrtle Sanderson and Dale and Miss Lulu Shotsman.

Alfred Walker Arthur Coldazier Stewart Nesbitt Frank Goodwin Bill Myrtle Sanderson Dale Lulu Shotsman

Families Attend Funeral in Abilene for E H Berger

Mr and Mrs E H Lewis Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and Hilton and Mr and Mrs E C Wires traveled to Abilene last Friday to attend the funeral of E H Berger.

E. H. Lewis Carl Hammer Hilton E. C. Wires Abilene E. H. Berger

Mrs Rasmussen and Kay Visit Fern Cuthbertson in Belleville

Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and Kay spent Thursday with her mother Mrs. Fern Cuthbertson in Belleville.

Ralph Rasmussen Kay Fern Cuthbertson Belleville

V E Day Officially Announced With Liberty Bell Call

On May 8 the end of World War II in Europe was announced to the public as bells rang in Philadelphia. Mr and Mrs Valjean C Jackson traveled from Oak Ridge Tennessee to visit relatives Mr and Mrs Albert J Jackson and Mr and Mrs Mark Olsen in Whiting Kansas for a two week stay.

Independence Hall Philadelphia People of America Europe Valjean C. Jackson Oak Ridge Tenn Albert J. Jackson Mark Olsen Whiting, Kan

Jackson family visits as Sgt Lorraine Jackson returns home

Sgt Lorraine A Jackson and her wife and daughter Virginia visit their parents in Oak Ridge Tennessee for a week before returning to Denver. Her son recently discharged at Ft Douglas Utah after two years with the Army Air Forces including eight months overseas. Val Jean works as a chemist for Tennessee Eastman Corp. Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs Thornton Doetor and Bobby at the Robert Doetor home and Mr and Mrs Walter Sallman with Mr and Mrs Herbert Smith of Chester Nebraska.

Lorraine A. Jackson Virginia Albert J. Jackson Denver Albert Oj. Jackson Saipan Ft. Douglas Utah Army Air Forces Valjean C. Jackson Oak Ridge Tennessee Valjean The Tennessee Eastman Corporation

Highland School Closes After Basket Dinner Week

The Highland School ended its week with a Friday basket dinner and pro wean in the afternoon. Various local residents hosted and visited throughout the weekend including multiple guests at the homes of the Johnsons, Christensen, Hedstrom, Nashland, and other families.

Highland School

Visitors Stop by McGregor Residence Saturday

Mr and Mrs Martin Cowgill Mr and Mrs Clarence Griffith of Wichita and Miss Dorothy Griffith of Clyde visited Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor in a cordial social call.

Martin Cowgill Clarence Griffith Wichita Dorothy Griffith Clyde Lloyd McGregor

Udall Guests At Jensen Residence Include Davis Family

Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen were Mr and Mrs Woodrow Davis and children of Udall and Mrs Harry McGregor.

Artie Jensen Woodrow Davis Udall Harry McGregor Ms. Woodrow Davie Udall, Kans Axel Jensen

Warren A. Scott Seeks Renewal as District Court Clerk

Warren A. Scott, present Clerk of the District Court, seeks another term in the August Republican primary. The notice praises his work on naturalization papers and urges voters to reelect him for continued faithful service.

Warren A. Scott Warren Jus

Canceled Lebanon Lodge meeting shifts to district school gathering

The special communication of Lebanon Lodge 221 is canceled in favor of the district redistricting school meeting set for Friday, Agail 25. Plan to attend. Signed by Lloyd, Nelson, Wo. M. R. FE. Cooper, Sec.

Lebanon Lodge

Cancer Drive Totals $172 85 From Scandia Donors

Scandia residents contributed 172 85 to the cancer fund with thanks from Blanche Hageman and Mrs Paul Fairbach in behalf of the American Cancer Society for the April fund drive and education effort led by Miss Blanche Hageman.

Scandia Cancer Fund Blanche Hageman American Cancer Socciety Eoochet Blanche Haceman Paul Fairbach Chin

English Graham Wedding in Los Angeles Manor

Ardeth English daughter of W. S. English married James M. Graham at Los Angeles Wedding Manor in a white wool dress with amber buttons. Attendants included Lucille English and Norman English with guests Walter English and Mrs Alberta Kemper. The bride attended Scandian Grade School Audubon Junior High and Washington High. the groom, Crenshaw High, served three years in the Navy Southwest Pacific. Honeymoon traveled to Mexico San Diego and San Francisco. they will reside in Los Angeles.

Lucille English Norman English Walter English Alberta Kemper Scandian Audubon Junior Washington High School Lawrence Graham Crenshaw Miggisippi Crenshaw High School USS. Navy Southwest Pacific Mexico San Diego San Francisco Los Angeles California

Audrey Thomas to Lloyd Cornett in Belleville wedding

Audrey Thomas daughter of Ed Thomas Scandia and Lloyd Cornett fiancé of Rydal couple united in a Saturday morning ceremony at the M E Parsonage Belleville. Bride wore aqua street dress and white accessories groom gray suit. Mrs Cornett a Scandia High School class of 1945 graduate, groom served three years in the armed forces. They plan a farm home south of Rydal after a brief honeymoon. Sunday supper guests included Charles Day Belleville and Richard Fogelberg family.

Ed Thomas Scandia Audrey Lloyd Cornett Clarence Cornett Rydal M. E. Parsonage Belleville Cornett Scandia High School

Mrs Hammer Hilton and Olson Visit Mrs Melby

Mrs Carl Hammer and Hilton, Mrs Werner, and Mrs Mathilda Olson paid a Tuesday afternoon visit to Mrs Lars Melby.

Carl Hammer and Hilton Werner Mathilda Olson Lars Melby

Homecoming of District 24 Marked May Day Events

Community gathers for District 24 homecoming on May 2 with a basket dinner at noon and an afternoon program at 2 pm. A concluding program at 4 pm welcomes all attendees.

District 24 Noom

Berger Father Dies. Funeral Held At Abilene

W H Berger was called to Abilene last Wednesday by the death of his father E H Berger whose funeral services were held Friday afternoon from the Tuffs Danner Funeral Home in Abilene. The note of thanks follows for C E McKimson of Beloit who assisted with business matters and for friends' kindness during illness and death.

W. H. Berger Abilene E. H. Berger Tuffs-Danner C. E. McKimson Beloit

Social notes from Belleville area visitors and neighbors

The column lists numerous weekend and weekday visits across towns including Belleville Udall Courtland and Concordia. Names such as Axel Jensen Mrs Emily Willis Mrs John Nystrom and Mr and Mrs Lars Noveard appear with dinners lunches and afternoon calls.

Axel Jensen Larry Loren Florell Janice Belleville

Sunday Visits Return to Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Harry Honman and Evelyn with Kenny Freeman Glenna Hohman Helen Larson and Phyllis Greenslade were visitors of Mrs Chas Hohman Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Sam Mahin and Billy Joe called at the Harry Hohman home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs A C Freed and Wallace spent a Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Oscar Freed.

Dim Dandy Jewell Paty Mrr Vic Erickson Baghy Wos Pocifie Averntore Harry Honman Evelyn Kenny Freeman Glenna Hohman Helen Larson Phyllis Greenslade Chas. Hohman Sam Mahin Billy Joe Harry Hohman A. C. Freed Wallace Oscar Freed

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Princess Hayden Jorg Ino Sorosis Study Club Reynold Nystrom Carl Reece Raymond Cooper Jack Reece Sherman Robison Ervin Currie Norman Currie Aunt Carlson Ernest Hedstrom Thuren Blazer Palco L. L. Hobson E. P Ahrens Salina C. P. Rydell Topeka Oscar Swanson Mrs. Cha. Tedrow Edwin White Michael of Lincoln Mae White Carl McDowell Dan Stevenson Oliver Wigdahl Hanson Charles Reverud Jeffrey Gladys Thornton Doetor Bobby Robt. Doeetor Walter Sallman Herbert Smith Chester, Nebr A. Hh. Johnson Nels Flovell Anton Carlson Aaron Carlson Ben Florell Kenneth Christensen Harold Christensen Gus Hallgren Vergle Hallgren Elmer Danielson Kenneth Dorothy John Nashland Russell Anderson Oscar Linden A. N. Hedstrom Diuid Ella Hugos Ivan Bergstrom Loren Hedstrom Loren Keith Harry Ferguson Sonny Vic Bedard C. A. Othberg Ft. Collins Colo Max Muth Jimmy Joe N. Johnson Johnson’s Warren Scott Lloyd, Nelson, Wo M. R. FE. Cooper, Sec Graham Welock Gus Ardeth Mnglish Thomas Cornet Bertha Fogelberg Charles ‘Day Richard Fogelberg Artie Jenen John Nystrom Edward Sallman Spensethe Emily Willis Er. Anderson Ingrid “Gunlick Margaret Alice and Davidle Mankato Walter Henry Addison Carlson Blue Moon Cafe Coes Land Hard Cumming Courtland Dame of Mas Sula Berris Minnie Lewellyn Jerry Straad Washington, Kan Lars Noveard George Christie Lars Nergas Otto Brand Lon Russell Davghter Woo Gus Fonnetbere Donald Fev Pearssat Kansas State Mire Victor Sothers Biva Sothers Myv Elmer Sothers Mir. O Millard Sothers Millard Lewis Stofer Mane Mes Caydit Valean Jackson Car Hues Cgladves S. C. Rodde Con Hdlun Mar S. A Johnson Jamestown Harry Larson Alt Virgil Larson Clarence Gill John Vandeveer BE. C. Wires A. C Wilson Thomas Hay Jerry Jane Robert Scrivner
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