Story of Dr Wassell at The Princess theater
The Roosevelts tale of Dr Corydon Wassell’s heroism in saving nine of forty two wounded sailors is adapted into a Cecil B DeMille film shown at the Princess Theatre May 4 5 Gary Cooper stars as Dr Wassell with Laraine Day as the nurse The cast includes Carol Thurston Signe Hasso and Carl Esmond in a wartime romance and adventure tale replete with Technicolor spectacle The week also features Rexal One Cent Sale at Haggman and Wires Drug Store pages.
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President Roosevelt
Dr. Wassell
Java
Princess Theatre
Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Corydon M. Wassell
Gary Cooper
Laraine Day
Motic Gsors Avil
U.S.S. Marblehead
Carol Thurston
Signe Hassu
Carol
Tremartini
Signe
Bettina
Carl Esnd
Dirk van Daal
Commander Wassell
DeMille
Signe Hasso
de Wast
Sweden
Selica
Amer DeMille
Haggman and Wires Drug Store
Border Patrol at Princess Theatre Wednesday May 9
Hopalong Cassidy and companions Bill Boyd California Andy Clyde and Jay Kerby star in Border Patrol. The film centers on a romantic triangle with Claudia Drake as the ingénue as Hoppy pursues murderers smuggling Mexicans across the border to work in mines run by Orestes. Don Enrique investigates the mines then dies helping start a dramatic pursuit. Krebs accuses the heroes of murder and detains them as the escape unfolds in gripping episodes.
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Border Patrol
Princess Theatre
Harry Sherman
Bill Boyd
California
Andy Clyde
Jay Kerby
Claudia Drake
Hoppy
Texas Rangers
Orestes
Mexico
Don Enrique
Kreb
Enrique
Krebs
Hoppy and Company
Clothing Drive Continues This Week Says Chairwoman Porter Ahrens
The clothing drive will be conducted throughout the week, announced by chairman Mrs. E Porter Ahrens.
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E. Porter Ahrens
Banquet Honors Seventh and Eighth Grade Class
The seventh and eighth grade banquet Friday April 27 in the High School Science room marked a fitting farewell as students prepare for four years of high school work. Fish nets blue and white ships and spring flowers decorated the room while candles lit the tables. Participants included Barbara Hammer Billy Clark Don Cox Raymond Cardwell and Miss Hobbs with the classes closing by singing Anchor Away.
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Barbara Hammer
Billy Clark
Don Cox
Raymond Cardwell
Miss Hobbs
Lads and Lassies Portraits Reprinted In Local Paper
Two months after photos were taken fond parents awaited print. Lads and Lassies named left to right include Robert Isaacson John Nylund Charles Robbins Diane Perry Richard Lowerrow Janice Barleen James Barleen Dennis Newcomb Karen Davis Janet Cardwell Alice Faye Cady Larry Brown Anna Jean Ocobock with family details and hometowns Concordia Courtland Denver.
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Robert
Irving Isaacson
John
John Nylund
Charles
Robert Robbins
Diane
S'Set
Arnold J. Perry
Denver
Colo
Richard
Haden Lowerrow
Janice
James
Lloyd Barleen
Concordia
Dennis
Harman Newcomb
Karen
Hap” Davis
Janet
P.F.C
Charley Cardwell
Alice Faye
M.s. Neal Cady
Larry
Lloyd Brown
Courtland
Anna Jean
Senior Play Beads On a String Impresses At High School
The senior class staged Beads On a String in the high school auditorium on Thursday April 26 1943 directed by Superintendent H C Quantic. Much credit goes to Quantic for the effort with makeup by Mrs Seely and Miss Machamer. Paul Nelson played three clarinet numbers Christine Acree sang Mad Cap Marjorie and a chair was awarded to Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman. The crowd was large despite muddy roads and about 100 dollars was cleared.
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H. C. Quantic
Quantic
Christine Acree
Marjorie
N. H. Pearson
Charles Hohman
Fry from Nesmiths Delights Scandia Hatchery
Last week we enjoyed a fine fry from the Scandia Hatchery pens crafted by the Nesmiths for several years. A pen of about 1300 young hatchlings, two and a half months old, were in prime condition for the table, making the gift especially welcome due to a shortage of red slips or points.
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Scandia
Nesmiths
Ww. Cc
Farm House Damaged by Vandals North of Town
Vandals damaged property belonging to Mrs. Clara Blakeley north of town breaking out window lights and causing destruction. The act is described as serious and police are urged to locate the guilty party and deter further offenses.
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Clara Blakeley
Swedish picture opening draws large audience
The Swedish film Landstor mens Lilla Lotta pleased a large audience on opening night and many Swedish friends attended to take advantage of the opportunity.
In The Mean Time Darling to Play Wednesday
The piece In The Mean Time Darling is scheduled for a local Wednesday performance on May 16. It features a compact stage presentation intended for intimate venues and regional audiences.
San Francisco Conference Echoes At Global Security Fight
Report from a vast United Nations gathering in San Francisco where delegates from ten Downing Street Russia Egypt and Latin America assemble to draft a framework for postwar world order. The author warns that true security rests on future rulers implementing durable programs and urges honest courage to back the pact beyond ideals. Continued on page 4.
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San Francisco
United Nations
Security Council
International Court of Justice
General Assembly
Dumbarton Oaks
Downing Street
Russia
Nile
Yangtse
France
Pampas
Latin America
Caribbean
Canada
Mexico
Capitol Hill
Pleasant Grove School Holds Eleventh Annual Homecoming
Pleasant Grove District 61 marked its eleventh annual homecoming with 106 in attendance for a basket dinner and program. Eight names joined the service list and a Gold Star was added for Claide Stenson, son of a former pupil, who died serving. Detailed tributes and letters followed from former pupils, teachers, and families, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Zella Berggren and others. new officers were elected for the coming year.
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Pleasant Grove School
District 61
Claide Stenson
Harry Truman
Rose Dancy Filer
Ray Swhercinsky
Delma Nelson
Mayme Ambrose Clark
Alfred Strom
Minnie Bowersox Erwin
Alvin Moe
Zella Berggren
Vera Cochium
Gwendolyn Stafford Walters
Mabel
Fanny Smith
R. A. Rasmussen
Evertt Sweet
Hardy
Neb
Joyce Rasmussen
Joan Larsel Uple
Vernon Schneberger
Arlene
Charlene Kathrineberg
Prest
H. Larson
Clarence Strom
Oscar Berggren
Millie Kathrineberg
Laura Rasmusgen
Skating Party Ends Smoothly In Superior
A group of students rented a skating rink in Superior Nebraska Monday night. They enjoyed the evening and returned home without serious incidents, only a few sore spots reported.
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Superior
Nebr
Eveniing
Dr Ahrens Seeks Flood Control Plan Backing At Senate
Dr Ahrens testifies before the Senate advocating a unified Missouri River flood control and irrigation plan. He credits engineers W G Sloan and Col Lewis A Pick for coordinating efforts with the U S Engineers and the Reclamation Service and notes Pick's promotion to Major General and mission in Burma. Continued on Page 5.
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Kansas Reclamation Association
Misouri River
U. S
Reclamation Service
W. G. Sloan
Missouri River Basin
Boulder Dam
Grand Coulee Dam
Lewis A. Pick
Omaha
Nebi
Fort Peck
Col. Pick
Lodo Road
Burma
General Pick
Missouri River
O’mahoney
False alarm causes dismay amid wartime vigilance
A false report broadcast Saturday evening stirred disappointment among townspeople. Despite warnings to avoid a repeat of Armistice Day in World War I, the erroneous alert spread globally and dashed hopes, though officials say the war in Germany will end soon.
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Germany
Moving Day In Scandia Shifts Several Families
Moving operations began as families relocate in Scandia. The Hohmans vacate their home now occupied by the Conrads Floirells who moved into Dr. Ahrens new house. Mrs Haden Mrs Newcomb and children move into the Hohman residence. Rollie Canfields move into Lem Cooper's former home.
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Scandia
Harry Hohman
Conrad Floirell’s
Ahrens
Haden
Newcomb
Hohman’s
Rollie Canfields
Lem Cooper
Birthday Guests At Ed Wires Home Party
A group of friends gathered at the Ed Wires home last Friday evening to help Mrs. Wires celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs. C. V. Haggman, Mrs. Myrtle Grubb, Mrs. C. A. Freed, Mrs. Edith Forsberg, Mrs. Bert Haggman, Mrs. Chris Nelson, Mrs. E. T. Olson, Mrs. E. P. Ahrens, Miss Blanche Haggman and Miss Mary West.
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Ed Wires
River View Cemetery District 17 Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of River View Cemetery District 17 will be held at the City Clerk's office Thursday evening May 10 at 6 00 o'clock. Charles Freed.
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Riverview Cemetery
Charles Freed
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Echoes
Pleasant Grove
United States
Europe
Scandia High School
Hialmar Larson
M. A. Perkins
Dr. Ahrens
Senate
E Porter Ahrens
The
Commerce Committee
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