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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1954

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Forbidden highlights at Princess Theatre May 8 9

Universal-Internationals Forbidden stars Tony Curtis Joanne Dru and Lyle Bettger in a Macao set gangster romance with Marvin Miller supporting. Curtis delivers a strong starring turn while Dru impresses as the glamorous seductress with Bettger as a charming villain. Also closes with Rainbow Round My Shoulder on May 15 16.

Hollywood Universal - Internationals Forbidden Princess ‘Theatre Tony Curtis Joanne Dru Lyle Bettger Marvin Miller Macao Curtis Bertger Miss Dru Underworld Joanne Curtis’ Shadow Victor Sen Yung Peter Mamakos David Sharpe Bettger Mamie van Doren Frankie Lane

Monday Coffee Guests Share Readable Family Ties

Monday coffee guests included numerous Sallman Erickson Hall and Rasmussen family members from Concordia Republic James town Courtland Wichita and Alas mosa. The gathering featured Edward Saillman and other relatives spanning multiple households.

Emily ‘Willis Alice Cahill Edgar Hall Frank Hall Mer Bill.Hall Francis Rickie Hall Alasmosa Colo Lewis Sallman Walter Sallman Pete Rasmussen Eldon Sallman Clifford Sallman Concordia Edward Sail

Cardwell Family Celebrates Birthday Anniversaries

Sunday afternoon visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cardwell to honor Mrs. Cardwell and Kathy on their birthday anniversaries. Attending were Agnes Cardwell Homer Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren George Cardwell Steven Artie Cardwell Ardeth Charley Cardwell Jaent Kenneth Allen Gunter Frank Trecek Lonnie Trecek.

Raymond Cardwell Kenneth Allen ‘Gunter Frank Trecek Lonnie

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Ollie Norris at Home

A birthday dinner for Mrs. Ollie Norris was held at her home near Norway on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Clarence Norris of Council Grove, Mr. and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs Jim Norris, Mr. and Mrs Norris Moravek, Mr. and Mrs Martin Blosser, Mrs Loretta Gray, Mrs Stella Scott, Mrs Bettie Blosser, and Mr. and Mrs Walter Whitebread.

Ollie Norris Norway

Birthday Gathering Honors Kathrine at Gile Home

A basket dinner and family gathering were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gile in honor of Kathrine’s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Larsen, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larsen and Freddie, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Larsen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Larsen and Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Larsen and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Currie.

Clarence Gile Kathrine Larsen Edwin Rogers Glenn Larsen Freddie Virgil, Larsen Stanley Marion Mervin Larsen Irvin Currie

Simpson Family Vacation Highlights at Ha Webe and Beloit

Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson spent part of their vacation visiting Ha Webe and the Shrine Circus. They toured Evan Gumpedy in Stockton and visited Effle Wenger and family, along with Karl Berry and daughters in Beloit.

Lester Simpson Ha Webe Shrine Circus Simpson Evan Gumpedy Stockton Effle ‘Wenger and Fark Karl. Berry Beloit

Honor Roll Subscriptions Received This Week

New or renewal subscriptions listed include Earl Hawkins Kanorado August Rosene Milton Cooper Guy BE French Republic.

Earl Hawkins Kanorado August Rosene Milton Cooper Guy BE French Republic

The Actress at Princess Theatre May 12 with Tracy and Wright

MGM comedy drama The Actress stars Spencer Tracy Teresa Wright and Jean Simmons. It follows a young New England girl seeking stage exposure amid parental opposition and middle class life as Tracy plays the hard pressed breadwinner and Wright the mother. Also features Anthony Perkins in his film debut and a cast including Ian Wolfe Kay Williams Mary Wicke Norma Jean Nilsson Dawn Bender and Punk the cat. Coming May 16 The Torch Song with Joan Crawford.

Spencer ‘Tracy Jean Simons Teresa Wright Princess Theatre New England Spencer Tracy Tracy Plymouth Metro Jean Simmons Peressa Wright Mrs. Miniver Anthony Perkins Osgood Perkins Ian Wolfe Kay Williams Mary Wicke Norma Jean Nilsson Dawn Bender Punk Cat Joan Crawford

Mrs Erickson Hosts Saturday Party for Bill’s Fifth Birthday

Mrs. Carl Erickson entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of Bill's 5th birthday anniversary. Guests included Phyllis Aspegren Ronnie Aspegren Nancy Erickson Kristie Johnson Gregory White Jo Ann and Dick Larson Everett Fike Arnold Loring Ronnie Larson Erick Erickson and Barbara Tedrow. The afternoon featured games and refreshments served by Mrs. Erickson.

Carl Erickson Bill Phyllis and Ronnie Aspegren Nancy Erickson Kristie Johnson Gregory White Jo Ann Dick Larson Everett Fike Arnold Loring Ronnie Larson Erick Erickson Barbara Tedrow Mrs. Erickson

Birthday Celebration At Warren Johnson Home

A group of friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Warren Johnson to celebrate Mr. Johnsons birthday anniversary on Friday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe, Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Franklin, Thomval Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. John Vishnefeke. A basket supper was enjoyed.

Warren ‘Johnson Mr. Johnson Frank Granstedt Vernon Smith Ramona Stanley Moe Lena Lloyd Franklin Thomval Anderson John Vishnefeke

Scandia OES past matron and patrol club hosts at Norris home

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris entertained the members of the past matron and past patrol club of the Scandia OES at their home Sunday evening. Those present were Mr and Mrs Wm Matthias, Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell, Mrs Elsie Noble, Mrs Sherman Robison, Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe, Mr and Mrs E H Lewis, Mr and Mrs C W Strom and Mr and Mrs Frank Gransteut.

Lloyd Norris Scandia Oes

Local visitors tour Hastings bread factory and House of Yesterday

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Darrell Lindy Lindblad and Mr and Mrs George Fike Sr and Mr and Mrs Walter Berry travelled to Hastings Nebraska Sunday. They were lunch guests of Debus Bread Co. and toured the new bread factory before visiting the House of Yesterday in the afternoon.

Lloyd Nelson Darrell Lindy Lindblad George ‘Fike, Sr

Randall residents visit Mrs Elmer Mel

Mrs. Ole Hanson of Randall, Mrs. O W Carlson, Mrs. Swen Carlson and Dorothy visited Mrs. Elmer Mel by Tuesday afternoon.

Ole Hanson Randall O. W. Carlson Swen Carlson Dorothy Elmer Melby

Lincoln couple guests of the Nelsons

Mr and Mrs W B Doty of Lincoln Nebraska were Thursday's upper guests of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and Darrell.

W. B. Doty Lincoln, Nebr Lloyd Nelson Darrell

Soldier Johnny Nondorf Assigned to Camps Hood and Lee

Johnny Nondorf, stationed at Fort Riley, was sent to Camp Hood Texas and will proceed to Camp Lee Virginia for several weeks of schooling.

Johnny Nondorf Fort Riley Camp Hood Texas Camp Lee

Johnson Family Dinners With Extended Relatives

Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and family of Smith Center hosted Saturday evening supper with Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and their sons Allen and Neal from Belleville visiting Aaron Johnson and family.

Glenn Johnson David Nancy Smith Center Harold Johnson Allen and Neal Belleville Aaron Johnson

Nondorf Family Attends Concordia Funeral for Ed Gertson

Mr and Mrs Jobh Nondorf and Ed Nondorf attended funeral services Sunday in Concordia for Ed Gertson who died Friday at St Joseph hospital at age 64 He is survived by his widow two daughters of Scottbluff Neb and six grandchildren Interment was in Jamestown Cemetery.

Jobh Nondorf Ed ‘Nondorf Concordia Ed ‘Gertson St. Joseph Hospital Scottabluff Nebr

Senior Adventure and Eighth Grade Sneak Highlights

Scandia students recount two trips with sponsors and bus rides to Denver and Topeka. Senior adventures cover museums, parks, and the Royal Gorge, while the Eighth Grade Sneak visits packing depots, the Capitol, WIBW studios, and the museum. Highlights include a fashion show and open house at the school.

Triple L Club Meetings At Mrs Hohman Home

Mrs Charles Hohman hosted the Triple L Club at her home with 13 members present. After the business meeting the afternoon was spent in visiting and playing pinochle. A luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Axel Jensen on May 13.

Charles Hohman Triple L Axel Jensen

Supper Guests Dine With Sandell Family Kin

Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and family Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita Mrs Tekla Brown and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson for an informal family gathering with children present.

Pat Sandell Lloyd Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Tekla Brown Elmer Danielson

Friday Supper Guests Visit Local Families

Friday evening supper guests of Mr av ida a nee Marshall included Mr and Mrs John Nylund and family, and Mrs Hollis Baker and Mike from Saudi Arabia.

Avida A Nee “Marshall Anid John Nylund Hollis Baker Mike Saudi Arabia

Hardy youth stays overnight with two local women

Silas Perry of Hardy, Nebraska, was a Sunday overnight guest of his mother, Mrs. Emily Willis, and Mrs. Alice Cahill.

Silas Perry Hardy, Nebr Emily Willis Alice Cahill

Albert Jacksons Attend Dinner with Moe Couple

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Moe on Friday evening in a social visit noted by local society pages.

Mrs. Albert Jackson Mrs. Albert Moe

Mrs Hollis Baker and Mike Visit Oklahoma City Relatives

Mrs Hollis Baker and Mike of Saudi Arabia visit Mr and Mrs Ben Marshall and other relatives for a few weeks. Mr Baker visits his mother in Oklahoma City Oklahoma.

Hollis Baker Mike Saudi, Arabia Ben Marshall Mr. Baker Oklahoma City Okla

Mrs Benson Cares for Loring Children During Trip

Mrs Mary Benson has been staying at the Lee Loring home to care for the children while Mrs Loring visits Salina with her brother.

Mrs. Mary Benson Lee Loring Mrs. Loring Salina

Birthday Anniversary Celebration Honored by Christie Family

Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola along with Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Mrs Marvin Novak were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs George Christie in honor of Mrs Christie’s birthday anniversary.

Alfred Swanson Viola Richard Loring Marvin Novak George Christie Christie

Sederlin Family Hosts Week With Relatives

Mrs. Eugene Sederlin and Douglas spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Elgeno Sederlin, sharing time and hospitality in a family visit.

Eugene Sederlin Douglas Elgeno Sederlin

Sederlin Guests Share Monday Afternoon Lunch

Mr and Mrs Conrad Sederlin were Monday afternoon lunch guests of Mr and Mrs ElReno Sederlin in a family gathering reflecting a cordial social visit.

Conrad Sederlin Mrs ElReno Sederlin

Johnsons attend Sunday visit with the Jacksons

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson.

Joe N. Johnson Albert Jackson

Thompson Family Dines with Simmons in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and their daughters shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs George Simmons in Belleville, continuing a friendly social visit between households.

Alva Thompson George Simmons Belleville

Local Families Attend Friday Evening Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Christensen and Harold, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Forell and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson and family were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and daughters.

Kenneth Christensen Harold Loren Florell Andy ‘Thompson Alva Thompson

Names in Call Log From Eastvedt Home Visit

A list of visitors and residents including Rev and Mrs H O Bly Glenn Larson Lyle Carl Hammer Alice Hammer Harold Smith Sheryl David Walter Boyles Green GC O Reece M L Larson Walter Darlington Karen Ross Clarice Harold Hammer Seereema Dale Ainsworth of Kansas City appeared in calls at the E M Eastvedt home during the past week.

E. M. Eastvedt Bly Glenn Larson and Lyle Carl Hammer Alice Hammer Harold Smith Sheryl ‘and David M. L. Larson Walter Darlington Karen Ross Clarice Harold Hammer Seeereema Dale. Ainsworth Kansas City

Matthias seeks Republican nomination for Republic County Superintendent

W S Bill Matthias of Scandia announces this week his candidacy for the Republican nomination as Republic County superintendent of public instruction. He is a Kansas native, a former Scandia principal and coach, and cites 15 years in teaching and educational work as his qualification.

W.S Bill) ‘Matthias Scandia Republic County Bill Kansas Perry Jefferson County Kansas State College Manhattan Matthias Humboldt High School AAA United States Department of Agriculture Lane County Farm Security Administration Frye Aircraft Corporation of Wichita Beach Aircraft Corp Republic County Teachers Association Blue Lodge Royal Arch Masons, Commandry and Shrine Eastern Star

Put On Drill At Conclave By Belleville Rebekah Lodge

The Charity Rebekah lodge No. 76 drill team from Belleville was among 15 of 55 teams chosen to perform at the Four State Conclave in Des Moines Iowa. The group traveled by bus and performed on Saturday evening with 10 teams on the floor at once. The grand march featured 56 teams and about 1500 women on the floor amid a crowd of more than 6000 spectators. The Belleville group earned pride by their invitation to such a large event.

Rebekah Lodge Belleville Wichita Des Moines Iowa Kansas Nebraska Missouri Charity Lodge

Nelson and Fike attend vegetable school in Lincoln

Lloyd Nelson and Darrell and Geo Fike Jr spent Tuesday in Lincoln Nebraska to attend a vegetable school.

Lloyd Nelson Darrell Geo. Fike, Jr Lincoln Nebr

Miss Mary West Admitted To St Joseph Hospital Concordia

The note states Miss Mary West is in St Joseph Hospital in Concordia and will remain there for several days.

Mary West St. Joseph ‘Hospital Concordia

Dinner guests at Belleville host Grace Kallman

Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Grace Kallman in Belleville.

Ralph. Moe Grace Kallman Belleville

Johnsons Spend Weekend With Smith Center Friends

Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson visited David and Nancy in Smith Center for a weekend gathering. The item notes a family social without further details or dates.

Mrs Glenn Johnson David and Nancy Smith Center Aaron Johnson

Mrs. Mary Benson Spends Afternoon With Mrs. Christie

Mrs. Mary Benson spent Monday afternoon visiting Mrs. George Christie. The social call occurred at an informal gathering, with both women sharing conversation and refreshments in a neighborly exchange.

Mary Benson George Christie

Former Houston woman attends multiple family funeral services

Ruby Buther of Houston visits family in the area for funeral services for her uncle Ea Gertson and spends time with her father Ed Nondorf and Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs John Nondorf during a brief stay.

Ruby Buther Houston Texas Ea Gertson Audia and Ed Nondorf John ‘Nondorf

Royal Arch Masons hold women’s degree event in Belleville

Belleville Chapter No 69 Royal Arch Masons hosted an entertainment for the ladies and exemplified a full degree titled The Order of Royal Arch Widows. About 204 present plus nearly 200 attendees. eighty eight candidates were women. The ceremony featured officers led by Walter H. Berger and honored guests from Kansas. The event earned praise for turnout and will be repeated this fall for wives who did not participate.

Belleville Royal Arch Masons Order of Royal Arch -Widows Royal “Arch J. L. Bennett Alfred EB. Anderson Clarence Strom Fred. Hanchitt E. Jim Swenson M.E. Alvin Weyh Kansas R. G. Edwin C. Wires Alvin Weyh Order of Royal Arch Widows of Iowa

Personal Shower Honors Miss Glenna Anderson

Miss Glenna Anderson was celebrated with a Personal Shower on May 3 at Mrs. Wilbur Zene’s home. The event featured a hanging mobile over the gift table and spring flowers. many named guests attended.

Glenna Anderson Wilbur Zene O. K. Fearing Joe Tebow Lewis Stafford N. B. Pearson J. Orville Bookless Harry Quantic Martha Melby George Johnson Norman Currie Milton Cooper H. W. Reece Reynold Nystrom J. L. Bennett Vernom Erickson Arnold J. Perry John Nylund Paul Wolf O. W. Erickson Max Thompson Lester Thompson Carl Peterson Edna Richardson Helen Beck Anane West Misa Edna Robison Zener

National HDU Week Highlights City Library Open Saturdays

During National HDU Week May 3 to 8 Home Demonstration Units review their work. The Sherdahl HDU facilitated evening library hours and the library adds new windows shelves and cases. Visitors can see early Scandia history relics and Indian artifacts alongside books and magazines.

Sherdahl Hdu Scandia

Executive visits boost Scandia Girl Scout program

Mrs J Allen Trowbridge regional director of Girl Scouts of America Superior Nebr visited Scandia on Friday. She met troop leaders committees and mothers sharing information on scouting. She handed out cooking utensil plans for outdoor use and demonstrated knot tying and a new game. Attendees were enthusiastic about the program.

J. Allen Trowbridge Girl Scouts of America of Superior Nebr Scandia Mothers of Scouts Oo Ee

Stafford Guests Spend Sunday at Beatard Home

Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford and Ernita spent Sunday afternoon at the Beatard home in Bornioya.

Andrew Stafford Ernita B J. "Beatard Bornioya

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