Tail, Lark and Handsome at Princess in May
The 20th Century Fox romantic comedy Tall Dark and Handsome features Cesar Romero and Virginia Gilmore. Cast includes Berle and Greenwood with fast paced action, romance, Tommy guns, and new music by Leo Robin and Ralph Rainger. Fox Movietone News and Fox Terrytoon Cartoon Lucky Duck are shown. next week Four Mothers with Lane Sisters and Gale Page.
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Cesar Romero
Virginia Gilmore
20Th Century-Fox
Tuu
Bilton Berle
Charlotte Greenwood
Leo Robin
Ralph Rainger
Fox Movietone News
Lucky Dueck
Fox Terrytoon
Lane Sisters
Gale Page
Eighth Grade Banquet Highlights School Event
Eighth grade students and their seventh grade peers enjoyed a Tuesday banquet with welcome remarks by Supt Hodges. Jelen Hallowell responded and Charles Hohman read the class will while Ronald Clark delivered the prophecy. Music featured Gwen Ocobork on plate, Donal mellophone, Edwards on a solo, and Norma Greenslade with a clarinet duet. The menu included chicken and sides, with a blue and white color scheme and decorated tables. Charles E Fike, son of Mr and Mrs George Fike of Scandia, earned Army training, marksmanship, and will receive sharpshooter and expert medals for firearms at Fort Crook. Mr and Mrs Carl Clair and family spent the weekend in Wamego and Topeka, with Mrs Clair joining. Miss Gayl Tedrow visited Republic Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahlstrom
Hodges
Supt. Hodges
Jelen Hallowell
Charles Hohman
Ronald Clark
Gwen Ocobork
Donal
Edwards
Lona Bankmer
Norma Greenslade
Charles E. Fike
George Fike
Scandia
Republic County
Sam
Ft. Crook
Nebr
Young Fike
America
Loren Dean Isaacson
Harvey Sandell
Richard Lundberg
Joan Currie
Virginia Mahan
Everett Lee Johnson
Ahen Currie
Rar
Otto Nelson
Twirling
Lorna Mahnun
Ang
Bernine Sinec
Pearl Street
Esther Johnson
Ruth McGregor
Noble Isaacson
Larry McGregor
Christine Acree
Thon
Amundi Rousene
Myra Sherwood
Himmatie Lundherp
Albert Moe
Richard Johnson
Frank Haines
Rex Sandell
Washington Newsman Sees Uncertainty in Capital War Prep
A. L. Shultz reports in Washington on the wartime atmosphere, with mass interest in contracts and defense funds. Officials issue orders while citizens seek guidance, as experts dispute whether the U S will strike, delay, or be targeted by propaganda. The White House press setup tightens, with serious questions and formal statements shaping policy.
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Washington
Capitol Bill
White House
United States
Hitler
Ate
Case of Black Parrot at Princess Theatre
A spine tingling mystery film titled The Case of the Black Parrot screens at the Princess Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday May 18 and 14. The international criminal known as the Black Parrot drives a plot of art forgery and murder starring William Yamdigan and Maris Wrixon. A 30 minute Cavalcade of Academy Awards short features Hollywood stars. Admission is 10 and 20 cents. Next week Loyd Nalavd and Lynn Jari present Charter Pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Warner Bros
Black Parrot
Wiliam Yamdigan
Maris Wrixon
Mothers Day Reflections On Gratitude And Love
A reflective piece about expressing simple sincere thanks on Mother's Day. The author notes memories of mothers both living and past, the tears and laughter shaping gratitude, and a wish to show affection and devotion despite time passing quickly.
Tax Payments by Missouri Pacific in Local Counties
Report notes Missouri Pacific Railroad Co paid $741,982.45 in Kansas, $11,362.79 in Cloud County, and $4,882.84 in Republic County. Emphasizes that this is a sizable sum for a county with only four shipping points.
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Missouri Pacific Railroad Co
Kansas
Republic County
Cloud County
Commencement Week at Local School With Multiple Addresses
Next week the school runs a full program. On Sunday May 11 at 8 p m Rev Trimble will speak at the baccalaureate on Winning in Life s Race. Class night is Tue May 13 at 8 p m with Geneva Flesher valedictory and Anna Marie Jensen salutatory. Eighth grade commencement Wed May 14 at 8 p m with Madison Coombs speaker. High school commencement Thu May 15 at 8 p m Rev LeRoy Arend will speak Roads into Tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trimble
Geneva Flesher
Anna Marie Jensen
Madison Coombs
LeRoy Arend
Clay Center
District 24 Homecoming recalls pioneer school days
Pleasant Valley District 24 celebrated its second homecoming on May 1 1941. The event honored early pupils and patrons from the first log school built with donated materials and local labor dating to 1872 1873. Eleven adults and many pupils attended a two part program with songs readings poems prizes and honors.
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Pleasant Valley School
Weary White House Chief Faces Uncertain New Day
A correspondent recalls the president’s tired demeanor at his first White House press conference in six months. He notes diminished wit and a cooler tone with reporters as tax and policy uncertainties loom and party politics move to distant headquarters.
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White House
Ablendine
Colge
Washington
Roosevelt
Republian
Capitol
Jackson Place
GOP
Senior Play A Success In May Production
The Senior Class presented It's a Long Lane directed by Miss Irma Dietrich on Monday May 5 before an attentive audience. Helen Gorton was played by Adina Marie Jensen with many classmates in supporting roles including Verley Reece Norbert Helvey Harold Nelson Jane Ewing and Rex Pixley. Special numbers featured Irene Gritten on clarinet and the Senior Boys Quartette.
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Irma Dietrich
New York
Helen Gorton
Adina Marie Jensen
Marjone G.ten
Verley Reece
Ronnie Gorton
Norbert Helvey
Buzzie Craig
Marjorie
Harold Nelson
Lena
Geraldine Lloyd
Grace
Jane Ewing
Mattie Pearce
Frank Pearce
Helen
Doris Sothers
Forest Johnson
P B. J. Wheatley
Rex Pixley
Mies Senger
Robert White
Anna Marie Densen
Geneva Fleshe
Dietrich
Jessie Nichol
Supt
Wm. Kck
Hoadges
Irene Gritten
New Scandia Officials Inducted At City Hall
The Scandia administration turnover completed last Friday with the old board meeting and the new officers sworn in. Wm Moe becomes Mayor joined by Carl Hammer John Hooker Adms Freed Jack Smith and Walter Anderson as Councilmen. Lester Richards is City Clerk and Treasurer. Roy Thomas is Police Judge and Parley Gunter Night Marshal. Committees assigned include Claims Freed Smith Hammer Licenses Hammer Hooker Freed Street and Alley Hooker Anderson Freed Parks Smith Anderson Hallaney Poor Hammer Freed Smith Lights Water and Sewer Anderson Hooker Hammer Ways and Means Freed Hooker Hammer Building and City Grounds Hall Anderson Freed.
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Scandia
Wm. Moe
Carl Hammer
John Hooker
Freed
Jack Smith
Walter Anderson
Josie Robison
Lester Richards
Roy Thomas
Parley Gunter
Smith
Hammer
Hooker
Ahey
Anderson
Parks
Kansas Nebraska flood control dam gains Army backing
Washington hearing praised as satisfactory with Army endorsement for the Missouri River dam. It would protect Fort Riley Camp Fartson munition plants and key railroads, while delivering imminent flood elimination and later irrigation development, easing war needs and benefiting regional recovery.
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Washington, D. C
EL. Po Ahrens
Ft. Riley
Camp Farston
Bamsher
Airport
Owatoa
Kansas
Nebraska
Sanborn Spring Catalog Mailed With 28 Pages
The Sanborn Troumiber Co mailed a 28 page Spring catalog listing kitchen utensils wallpaper cleaner wash day supplies electric appliances plumbing supplies screen doors latches hangers fishing tackle baseball bats tools garden hoses sprinklers lawn mowers rakes spades varnishes paints roofing spark plugs and tires. Call at Sanborns if you did not receive a copy.
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Sanborn ‘Troumiber Co
Sanborns
Annual Alumni Banquet Notice May 16
All alumni may attend the annual banquet on May 16 and should notify Josie Robison of the number of guests by May 10. If you missed your card you are invited and welcome. Max Muth, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Robison
Max Muth
Thompson Family and associate visit Sum Hill Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Andrew Thompson and Rob Thonttpsor travel to Sum Hill in Nebraska on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Thompson
Rob
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carl Clair
Wamego
Brown
Gayl Tedrow
Republic
A. L. Shultz
Terday
Sally Cooper
John Mahan
Pete Strom
Emma West
Belleville
George Garber
Fairbury
Charles Stenson
Hardy
Lillian McGregor
Silver
Daddy
Stanley Moe
Lavina Wilson
Helen Masher
Mr. and
Mars
Clarence Mahan
Maxine Perry
Victor Herrman
Clarence Herrman
L. E. Conn
Hastings, Nebr
O. E. Beach and
Dellamnae
Mrs Andy Perry
Aaron Johnson
Glenn
A. B. Johnson
Army
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