Pinky screened at Princess with Zanuck impact and Kazan vision
The Princess hosts Pinky from 20th Century Fox on May 6-7, a landmark drama about race and passing. Elia Kazan directs Jeanne Crain in a moral tale of choices, consequences, and the color line, as Pinky stays in the South after inheriting a mansion. Coming later is Kid From Texas on May 13-14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darryl F. Zanuck
Pinky
20Th Century - Fox
Princess Theatre
Hollywood
Zannuck
Elia Kazan
Kazan
Jeanne Crain
Ethel Waters
Ethel Barrymore
South
Texas
A Dangerous Profession at Princess Theater May 10
RKO thriller stars George Raft Ella Raines and Pat O Brien as a bail bond team entangled in a murder case after freeing Brackett. Raft's character clashes with police and partner as the mystery unfolds revealing the danger of the bail business. The show runs Tuesday and Wednesday with The Walking Hills to follow May 16-17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RKO Radio
George Raft
Ella Raines
Pat O’brien
Princess Theatre
Raft
O’brien
Brackett
Miss Raines
Bill Williams J
Jim Backus
Betty Underwood
Roland Winters
Robert Gist
Walking Hills
Baby James Jeffery Nylund Born in Concordia
Mr and Mrs John Nylund announce the birth of a son at St Joseph hospital Concordia on April 20. The baby weighed 9 pounds and was named James Jeffery with grandparents Ben Marshall Robert Nylund and great grandparents Clara Brown Republic and Bert Brown Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nylund
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
xHe
James Jeffery
Ben Marshall
Robert Nylund
Clara Brown
Republic
Bert Brown
Belleville
Social Callers Gather at Nylund Home
A long list of visitors called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Nylund and their sons Sunday afternoon. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charley Tuley, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Labon Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swiercinsky, Mrs. E. P. Ahrgns, Mrs. Arnold Perry and Marcia, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reece and family, Linda, Sue and Carl Tee Reece of Clay Center, and Norma and Donna Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Tuley
Joe Evans
Labon Marshall
Ed Swiercinsky
E. P. Ahrgns
Arnold Perry
Marcia
Bill Reece
Linda
Sue
Carl Tee Reece
Clay Center
Norma
Donna Berggren
John Nylund
Free For All at Princess Theatre May Show Dates
The Princess Theatre will screen Universal- International's Free For All on Thursday May 11 featuring Robert Cummings and Ann Blyth. The comedy follows a young inventor whose water to gasoline tablet is sought by an oil syndicate led by Ray Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Universal- International
Robert Cummings
Ann Blyth
Miss Blyth
Inventor Cummings
Ann
Percy Kilbride
Kilbride
War Departments
Cummings
Ray Collins
Oil Combans
Donald
Nazi Surrender Finalized as World War Ends in Europe
Berlin reports the unconditional German surrender ratified ending the European war at 11:01 p.m. CET. Signatories include Sir Arthur Tedder and Zhukov for the Allies and Keitel and Friedeburg for Germany. the document confirms ceasefire orders and supersession by a future United Nations instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Europe
Rheims
France
Sir Arthur Tedder
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Gregory K. Zhukov
William Keitel
High Command
Hans G. Friedeburg
Navy
Carl Spattz
U.S
Strategic Air Forces
Jean Dé Tassigny
United Nations
Truman States Victory Half Won As War Continues
In a radio address President Truman declares victory is only half won and calls for continued effort until Japan surrenders unconditionally. He emphasizes finishing the war and the necessity of persistent Allied action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Hospital recovery report for Alex Othberg at St Luke Kansas City
Alex Othberg recovering well after surgery at St Luke hospital Kansas City. Darrell Standley has been staying with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex, Othberg
St. Luke Hospital
Kansas City
Darrell Standley
The Month It Was the Month of May Poets On May
A compact excerpt of poetic lines about May by Tennyson Chaucer Southwell Shakespeare Joyce and Quarles. It contrasts May’s bloom with the moods of lovers and seasons, noting May as a time of beauty growth and romance.
Scandia School News Details Luther Choir and Banquets
The Luther Choir from Lutheran College at Wahoo Nebraska performed for Scandia high school on Friday April 28 at 11 00 a m singing religious hymns and sharing Luther College facts A barbershop quartet from the college followed The seventh and eighth grade banquet themed Cinderella was held with blue and white colors and a motto about breaking records The PTA meeting saw home making classes present a style review with outfits ranging from aprons to rayon dresses The show time noted as 8 00 p m is listed.
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Luther Choir
Lutheran College
Wahoo
Nebr
Scandia High School
The
Luther College
Shs
Cinderalla
Kenny Cardwell
Ruth Sandell
Nadene Farrell
Marianna Ward
Glen Kirk
Thressa Kelly
Lawrence Bookless
Charles Duncan
Donald Loring
William Mayer
Karl Belle Norgard
Ann Peterson
James Reed
Charles Robison
Larry Smith
Richard Swanson
Richard Weir
Legion Auxiliary Met At Legion Hall In April Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on April 19 with Mrs. Irvin Isaacson presiding. Plans included a teen age dance for April 26, a May 3 Mother’s Day meeting, Poppy Day on May 2, and honors for Gold Star mothers. Funds included a $50 lunch money donation and a Cancer fund gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Irvin Isaacson
Concordia
Cancer Fund
Dale Sanderson
Clarence Strom
Hilton Waite
Girl Scouts of
Scandia
Veterans Hospital
Carl McDowell
Larry O’brien
Time shift at Princess theater for May 6
Starting Saturday evening May 6 the Princess will move the starting time back to 8 00 P M This change affects gate opening and seating plans for the first show of the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Masked Raiders at Princess Theater Tonight May 4
The feature will be Masked Raiders a Tim Holt western with Richard Martin as Chito Also on bill Warner Pathe News March of Time and other shorts plus 50 more reasons for moviegoers to attend shown at the Princess Theater on Thursday May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Tim Holt
Richard Martin
Chito
Warner- Pathe News
March of Time
Riverview 4-H Club Notes April Meeting Actions
Riverview 4-H Club held its April 17 gathering led by president Larry Hobson. Members approved a May 7 group trip to the Lutheran church and planned a ball club. Glenn Kirk and Glada Thompson were nominated for the 4-H Roundup. Hobson was named softball captain and Sherman Robinson manager. Mrs. Axel Jensen named game chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Larry Hobson
Miss Cassidy
Glenn Kirk
Glada Thompson
Glada
Donna Burandt
Sherdahl Booster 4-H Club Meeting Highlights
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club met April 10 at the Ambrose schoolhouse with Pauline Cardwell as hostess. Merlyn Farlee presided as president and eleven members answered roll call with an April Fool joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters
Ambrose
Pauline Cardwell
Merlyn Farlee
Beth Habiger
Dr. George Nichols Dies in Belleville Hospital
Dr. George Nichols, a well known local figure, died Monday at Belleville hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon May 8 at 2:00 p.m. from Scandia United Brethren church with interment in Courtland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nichols
Belleville Hospital
Scandia United Brethren Church
Courtland Cemetery
Pot Luck Supper Honors Lucille Johnson Birthday
Mrs Lottie Johnson hosted a Friday pot luck supper in honor of Lucille Johnson as guests gathered including Mrs C A Johnson Mrs Lottie Johnson Mrs Minnie Anderson Mrs Minnie Farrell Mrs Hannah Freed Mrs Lillie McGregor Mrs H C West and daughter Mrs Robert Doctor Misses Adair Josie Edna Robison Miss Mary West Mrs George Fike Everett Miss Blanche Haggman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Johnson
Lucille Johnson
C. A. Johnson
Minnie Anderson
Minnie Farrell
Hannah Freed
Lillie McGregor
H. C. West
Robert Doctor
Adair
Josie
Edna Robison
Mary West
George Fike and Everett
Blanche Haggman
Isaacson and Swanson Families Visit Ellen Day Home
Mr and Mrs Raymond Isaacson of Belleville Mrs John A Isaacson Clarence Swanson and family of Lovewell and Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and Allen were Sunday afternoon callers of Mrs Ellen Day and Mrs John Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Isaacson
Belleville
John A. Isaacson
Clarence Swanson
Lovewell
Ted Larson
Allen
Ellen Day
John Swanson
Christie Birthday Gathering at Home Shared by Relatives
Relatives gathered Sunday evening at Mr. and Mrs. George Christie home to celebrate Mrs. Christie's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard, Mr. and Mrs. Aunt Carlson and Eldine, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson and Carl, and the Christies. A lunch was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christie
Sunday Evening Guests Visit Eldon Standley Home
Sunday evening guests included Mrs. Elmer Thomas, Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson, Mr and Mrs Johnny Freed and family, Mrs Ethel Simmons and Alva, Mr and Mrs George Simmons and Mrs Hannah Freed. Mrs Lottie Lervold attended a Sunday dinner at the Frank Lervold home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Standley Home
Elmer Thomas
Lars Hanson
Johnny Freed
Ethel Simmons
Alva
George Simmons
Hannah Freed
Lottie Lervold
Frank Lervold
Edith Odell Hosts Saturday Evening Caller at Nylund Home
Mrs Edith Odell acted as a caller on a Saturday evening at the John Nylund residence, sharing social chatter and community news with local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Odell
John Nylund
Dinner Guests at Mr and Mrs Harry Cline Superior Neb
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Steven Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Fred Cline at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Cline in Superior Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Strom
Rex Sandell
Steven
Oscar Berggren
Fred Cline
Harry Cline
N Superior
Nebr
Mrs Marshall Helps Care For New Grandson At John Nylund Home
Mrs Ben Marshall has stayed at the John Nylund home for a week helping to care for her new grandson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Marshall
John Nylund
Sunday Guests Include Erickson and Cahill Families
Mr and Mrs Ernest Erickson of Courtland Edwin Sallman of Republic Mr and Mrs Harold Ocobock and family of Republic Clarence Swan son Ellen Day Mr and Mrs Clarence Barber Chester Cahill and Edward Erickson were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Emily Willis and Mrs Alice Cahill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Erickson
Courtland
Edwin Sallman
Republic
Harold Ocobock
Clarence Swanson
Ellen Day
Clarence Barber
Chester Cahill
Edward Erickson
Emily Willis
Alice Cahill
Courtland visitors dine with local Lervolds family
Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and Mr and Mrs Bill Free and Benny of Courtland spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Johnson
Bill Free
Benny
Courtland
Frank Lervold
Thompson Family Dines With Simmons Household
Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Thompson
George Simmons
Mrs. Julia Johnson Visit to Topeka Relatives Timed
Mrs. Julia Johnson of Topeka visits Amanda and August Rosene along with other relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Johnson
Topeka
Amanda and
August Rosene
Thompson and Berry Families Dine with Mrs. Scott
Mr and Mrs Lester Thompson and family along with Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Max and Barbara Cooper were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Alex Scott at Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester” ‘Thompson
Walter Berry
Max
Barbara Cooper
Alex Scott
Belleville
Missionary Group Member Fills Amana Pulpit in Love land Visit
Stanley Willard of Bethany College Lindsborg served as student pastor at Amana Lutheran Church Sunday while Rev. N. H. Pearson attended a conference in Loveland Colorado. He joined Dr. and Mrs. H. P. Ahrens for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Willard
Bethany College of
Lindsborg
Amana Lutheran
N. H. Pearson
Loveland
Colo
H.P. Ahrens
Birthday Dinner Honoring Lucille Johnson
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O A Johnson for Lucille's birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom, Mr. and Mrs. George Fike and Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Housholder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson and family, and the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. Johnson
Lucille
Ray Tingstrom
George Fike and
Everett
Paul Housholder
Floyd Johnson
Rex Sandell and guests visit Pete Sandell home
Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Steven S were Saturday evening coffee guests at the Pete Sandell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Rex Sandell
Stevens
Pete Sandell
Linden Guests Share Sunday Coffee Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and family for coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Linden
Mrs
Russell Anderson
Sunday Visitors at Eldon Standley Home
Sunday afternoon visitors at the Eldon Standley home included Mrs. Elmer Thomas Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas Mrs Henry Elliott Clarence Thomas Miss Evelyn Tingstrom Mr and Mrs John Simmons Mr and Mrs Bill Simmons Mrs Grover Simmons Donna Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and family Ethel Simmons Alva and Mr and Mrs Geo Simmons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Standley Home
Elmer Thomas
Frank Thomas
Henry Elliott
Clarence Thomas
Evelyn Tingstrom
John Simmons
Bill Simmons
Grover Simmons
Donna
Alva Thompson
Ethel Simmons
Alva
Geo. Simmons
Supper Guests At Berry and Max Home
D L Moe Lloyd Shulty Don Bender and Dennis Kohls were Thursday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry and Max.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Moe
Lloyd Shulty
Don Bender
Dennis Kohls
Mrs. Walter Berry
Max
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and Richart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Everett Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Richart
Sub-district Methodist Youth Fellowship Meeting Attendees
The Clyde event last Thursday evening drew Nina Berggren Norma Berggren Patsy Nelson John Cooper Loren Isacason John Bookless Richard Johnson Larry Hobson and Rev Bookless to the meeting of the Methodist Youth Fellowship sub district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Clyde
Nina
Norma Berggren
Patsy Nelson
John Cooper
Loren Isacason
John Bookless
Richard John Ison
Larry Hobson
Bookless
Salvation Army Forms Scandia Service Unit Committee
The Salvation Army announces a Scandia Service Unit with John C. Dart as chairman and Walter Boyles as treasurer. Twenty percent of funds stay for local health welfare and cultural programs while the rest supports maternity hospitals, fresh air camps, veteran services, and regional needs. The Scandia unit will aid local requests and select aid areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Scandia
John C. Dart
Walter Boyles
Kansas
Walter Bowles
C. V. Haggman
Alumni Notes Banquet Tickets On Sale May Nineteen
Patsy Cooper announces Alumni Association tickets for the May 19 banquet can be bought at the drug store. Bill Reece says Bobby Mills and his orchestra will perform for the Alumni dance after the banquet. Mills previously featured as saxophone soloist with Clyde McCoy's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Cooper
Bill Reece
Bobby Mills
Mills
Clyde McCoy
Elderly man learns $132 payout replaces $40,000 claim
Martin Oscar Olson, 85, a retired machinist, was told he could receive 132.24 from a life policy begun in 1899, but reports show a $2,000 policy with lapsing premiums and cash value of 102.24. Olson denies buying a $20,000 policy and says no $40,000 is due, citing papers and discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Oscar Olson
New York
Olson
Vancouver
B.C
Scandia
Kans
Mecca Avenue
Scandia Sales Barn Sold to Liby and Sheets
The Scandia Sales Barn was sold last Thursday to Harold Liby and Joe Sheets of Glasco. They have leased the barn since November 1, 1949, with sales held every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Liby
Joe Sheets
Glasco
Triple L Club meets with Mrs Berry for social afternoon
The Triple L-Club gathered with Mrs Walter Berry on Thursday afternoon. Thirteen members and two guests, Mrs Cady and Mrs Delbert Aspegren, attended. After a short business meeting pinochle was played at four tables with Mrs Bill Clark winning high, Mrs Bill Mae low, and Mrs Axel Jensen traveling. Mrs Neal Cady received the guest prize and a lovely lunch was served. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Axel Jensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berry
Cady
Delbert Aspegren
Aew
Bill Clark
Bill Maelow
Axel Jensen
Neal Cady
Axel] Jensen
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Bornfield
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Southwell
Dolben
April
Mey
Joyce
Scandia School News
Manhattan
Legion Auxiliary Met
Sherdahl Booster 4-H Club
Salvation Army Service Unit Committee
Herh
Scandia Sales
Superior
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