Beau Geste shown Saturday and Sunday nights
The Princess Theatre presents Beau Geste this Saturday and Sunday nights starring Gary Cooper with Ray Millard Robert Preston Brian Donlevy and Donald O'Connor. The film follows three brothers in the French Foreign Legion amid desert battles and daring rescues with action romance and humor.
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Princess Theatre
French Foreign Legion
Gary Cooper
The
Ray Millard
Robert Preston
Brian Donlevy
Donald O’connor
Legion
Taft to Campaign in Topeka Kansas May 18
Kansas Republicans plan a full day with U S Senator Robert A Taft in Topeka on May 18 arriving 9 20 a m. The itinerary includes meetings with newspapermen clergy colored groups business and professional leaders veterans farm and labor representatives and women’s organizations.
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Republican State Committee of
Kansas
U. S
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Topeka
Midwest
Taft
Scandia Dramatic Club Presents The Wolf at High School
The Scandia Dramatic Club stages The Wolf at Belleville High School Auditorium Friday night under VFW and Auxiliary auspices. Proceeds go to the widow and orphan home. Cast includes Jimmy Larsen June Freed Carl Aberg Vernon Holmes Eldon Larson and Walter Berger directed by E C Wires.
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Scandia Dramatic Club
Belleville High School
V. F. W. and Auxiliary
Widow and Orphan Home
Jimmy Larsen
June Freed
Carl Aberg
Vernon Holmes
Eldon Larson
Walter Berger
E. C. Wires
Junior Senior Banquet Showcases Star Theme at Lutheran Church
The May 3 banquet entertained juniors seniors faculty and local officials at the Lutheran church with a starry blue decor, telescope favors, and a menu named after celestial bodies. Betty Larson led a Stars program featuring solos and tributes as Rev J E Englund and others praised the event.
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Lutheran Church
Board of Education
Carl Hammer
Chris Nelson
Vivian Nelson
Robert Doctor
Mercury
Neptune
Mars
Trombone
Norbert Helvey
Paul Albro
Donald Anderson
Dick English
Dean Johnson
Misses Reiber
Ruthman
Mother's Day Tribute Encourages Kindness to Mothers
The piece highlights Mother's Day as a yearly chance to honor mothers. It urges readers to do kind deeds and express appreciation, celebrating the value of mothers in everyday life.
Senior Play Cast Chosen For Eyes of Love
The senior play Eyes of Love selects its cast: Jim Rankin Harold Johnson Gailya Betty Jo Cox Barry Valjean Jackson Mrs Barry Laveda Ball Carolina Reeta Fern Thomas Burt Wade Vernon Nelson Lora Evelyn Nylund Clark Alvin Stolander Royal Manton Burt's rival Gene Larson. The three act comedy drama promises laughs and serious character portrayal. Scandia takes third in county meet. regional events and entries listed.
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Lora
Evelyn Nylund
Clark
Alvin Stolander
Royal Manton
Burt
Gene Larson
Scandia Graders Attend County Meet at Munden
Scandia grade school sent pupils to Munden for the County Grade School Meet but illness kept several students from traveling and competing in events.
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Scandia
Munden
Y W G R Installation At Lutheran Church
Members of the Y W and G R met at the Lutheran church on a May morning for breakfast and their annual installation service. Seventy one plates were served as the group sang songs and prayer led the proceedings.
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Y. W
G. R
Lutheran Church
Mise Reiber
Republic Wins Doubles and Singles in County Tennis
On Saturday May 4 at Scandia courts Republic led by triumphs in both singles and doubles. Kackley won runner up in doubles while Norway took runner up in singles. In girls events Norway won singles and doubles with Republic and Kackley as runners up. Trophies funded by local sponsors include Home Oil Royal Cafe City Bakery and others.
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Scandia
Courtland
Narka
Republic
Pixley
Marshalll
Nelson
Kackley
Niarka
Manhattan
Cady
Johnson
Norway
the Home Oil Co
Royal Cafe
City Bakery
Haggman and Wires
Johnson’s Cafe
Scandia Journal
Bowling Alley
W. C. Preble
Phillips “66
Sanborn Lumber Co
Hammer's Grocery
Cap Berger
Irrigation Meeting Attracts Wide Local Attendance
The Courtland Chamber of Commerce sponsored irrigation and farm program session drew attendees from surrounding towns Tuesday evening. M L Bowman of Nebraska spoke, with rail representatives and livestock commission firms from Kansas City and St Joseph, Mo contributing brief talks.
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Courtland Chamber of Commerce
M. L. Bowman
Nebraska
Livestock Commission
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Took Over Filing Station Conoco Shop Names New Owners
Don Tedrow and Marion Freed have purchased the Conoco Service Station equipment from Lyell Ocobock who has run the outlet for several months. The duo become the new owners and operators and will announce further details in this issue.
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Don Tedrow
Marion Freed
Conoco
Lyell Ocobock
Journal
New Wind Charger Plant Opens in Scandia
Scandia welcomes Skilite Wind Charger run by C A Linnerson. The eight foot tower device uses a wind driven propeller and generator to store electricity for lighting. One hour of operation powers four 50 watt lights for four hours at minimal running cost. Demonstrations at local farms and a window display are available. Price starts at 47.50 with full line of electrical parts and Parmak Electric Fence agency.
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Skilite
C. A. Linnerson
M. C. Linnerson
Scandia
Linerson
Kauer
Cooper
North Dakota
Republic County
Post Office Receives Fresh Coat of Paint Renovation
The Independence post office, under landlord H.7 Ackley, is being repainted this week. Bill Wilson performs the work under the supervision of Postmaster Mrs. Ahrens as the front area undergoes cleaning and improvements.
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H. 7. Ackley
Independence
Bill Wilson
Ahrens
Counterfeiter Amos Rice Sentenced in Federal Case
Amos E. Rice 28 Republic photo engraver pled guilty to counterfeit five dollar bills and received 18 months at Leavenworth. His alleged accomplice Burel Maley 28 Republic is indicted. Local visits note residents in Toronto Augusta and Salina with several family and friend meetups and weekend travel remarks.
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Amos E. Rice
Republic
Leavenworth
Rice
Burel Maley
New Auditorium Progress Highlights School Plans
The new auditorium gymnasium advances toward use for the 1940 graduation. Builders note barrel ceiling, Nu Wood finish, waxed buff walls, linoleum panels, enhanced stage with modern lighting and rheostat controls, and improved heating.
The Dandelion Pest and Yard Duty
The article urges immediate removal of dandelions at bloom to prevent seed spread and promote neighborly yard care. It notes mixed methods exist but emphasizes personal action and consistency in one’s own yard. Community figures Ms Joyce Johnson and Mr Clare Nondorf are listed among Sunday guests at local homes.
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Joyce Johnson
Clare Nondorf
Emil Granquist
Altha Lee
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Glenn Frank
Republican Program Committee
University of Wisconsin
Payne Ratner
Henry J. Allen
United States
Alf M. Landon
Ecandidate
Jay C. Everett
New York
Dewitt Clinton Allen
Boonville
N. Y
Adolph Nelson
Adolph
J. E. Englund
Joe Johnson
Anton Nelson
Amanda Roscoe
Kansas Wesleyan Choir
Salina Willard Nelson
Scania
A. B. Johnson
Abe Johnson
Little Rock, Ark
Annie Spiker
Beverly
Aaron Johnson
Glenn
Parley Plotner
J. W. Plotner
Roscoe Cooper
Robert Nylund
Evelyn
John Sjolander
D. E. Pilcher
Edward
Frank Sjolander
Melvin Kellogg
Artie Jensen
Fern Thomas Sang
Amanda Maxell
John Carlson
Ed Swanson
Vernice and
Vernon
Anna
Will Swanson
Warren Nelson
Buckley Heide
Claytonia
Nebr
Mr. Heide
Blakeley
Claytonin
Heide
Julia Larson
Henry Rosene
Cline Kauer
Frank Isaacson
Hampton Furniture
A. M. Bettis
Guy Perry
George Haser
Frances
Toronto
Edna Mae Haaser
Will
Mrs. Bettis
Mr. Peay
Lloyd Bettis
Augusta
Rachael Vincent
May Mead
George Larson
Mrs
Martin Larson
Arthur Anderson
J. S. Jensen
Salina
Alfred Anderson
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