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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1944

Page

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Wintertime at The Princess starring Sonja Henie

Review highlights Sonja Henie triumphing in Wintertime at The Princess with Jack Oakie Cesar Romero Carole Landis and Cornel Wilde. Musicians Woody Herman and his band elevate the film with several original numbers while Carol Landis contributes a wartime morale note and a personal anecdote about her overseas service. A newspaper column also notes wildlife advocacy from Warren A Scott and discusses beavers coyotes gophers and erosion in a local context.

Sonja Henie Sonja Akates Jack Oakie Cesar Romero Carole Landis Cornel Wilde Woody Herman Canada Oakie Romero Wolf Sonja Carol Landis Caesar Oakie William LeBaron America Capt Thomas Wallace Air Corps Carol

Dr Gillespie in Criminal Case advances on prison escape tale

Lionel Barrymore stars as Dr Gillespie aiding Roy Todwell in prison while a gang seizes hostages during a breakout. The team returns to Blair Hospital to confront a pediatric ward epidemic as Keye Luke and Natalie Pendleton assist.

Barrymore Moppet Margaret O’brien Keye Luke Pearl Harbor Johnson Marilyn Maxwell Nat Pendleton Miss Reed

Wyatt Corbin Named Manager at Safeway Wallis Idaho

In a change of address notice, Wyatt Corbin now manages the Safeway Store in Wallis Idaho after moving west several months ago.

Wyatt Corbin Safeway Wallis Idaho

Moe Rehm Edna Moe and Edward Herman Kheim wed in Lincoln

Edna Moe and Edward Herman Kheim were married Saturday April 29 at 3 00 p m in Friedens Lutheran Parsonage Lincoln with Dr Martin Koolen officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs Clarence Yokel Bride wore light blue dress beige hat and white carnation corsage Mrs Yokel wore a white carnation corsage Both bride and groom have ties to Scandia and Courtland areas Bride educated at Scandia High School class of 1925 employed in Lincoln Recently at a defense plant Groom employed by Granger Bros in Lincoln They will reside at 825 J St Lincoln Nebraska

Edna Moe Lincoln Nebraska Edward Herman Kheim Ciatonia Nebr Friedens Lutheran Parsonage Martin Koolen Clarence Yokel Lincoln Yokel Rehm Scandia Courtland Scandia High School Granger Bros J. St. Lincoln Nebraska

Ten-Year-Old Ronnie Anderson Celebrates Birthday

Ronnie Anderson, who turned ten on May 5, was honored at a birthday party on Sunday May 7 at the Rydell farm. Attendees included Barbara Ann Hampton Barbara Cooper Van Dean Oqcobock Bobby Sanders Jimmy Sanders and Mrs. C. P. Rydell along with Mr. and Mrs. Algot Anderson.

Ronnie Anderson Rydell Farm Barbara Ann Hampton Barbara Cooper van Dean Oqcobock Bobby Jimmy Sanders C. P. Rydell Algot Anderson

James Elmer Holmes Dies in Kansas City

A death notice reports James Elmer Holmes died in Kansas City. The body arrived in Scandia on Tuesday afternoon, with funeral services held at Hampton Funeral Home on Wednesday and burial in Riverview Cemetery.

Harry Hampton James Elmer Holmes Kansas City Scandia Hampton Funeral Home Riverview

Bridge Crew Rebuilds M O P Stockyards at Scandia

The bridge building gang has been in Scandia the past week rebuilding the M O P stockyards. Scandia has grown as a shipping point for the city markets. Sam Summers has been buying hogs and cattle alone, shipping out one or two carloads daily for several days. Local families visited with Lee Bettis and family on Sunday afternoon and supper.

Bridge Building Scandia M.O.P Sam Summers

Commencement Week In Scandia Schools

Commencement Week activities in Scandia include Baccalaureate on May 14 Senior Class Night May 16 Eighth Grade May 17 High School Commencement May 18 and Dinner May 19 The program lists speakers student roles and musical selections with Supt H C Quantic and Rev Hjalmar Larson named among officials and presenters.

Norma Searcy Pauline Larson Norma Coldazier Harry Quantic Alta Dalrymple Laverne Servohi Holy City Jack Summers Glenna Hohman Kenneth Nichok Billie May Pohlmann H. C. Juantic Hjalmar Larson The Green Cathedral Paultice Laurson Esther Cooper Gloria Lee Nelson

Mother's Day 1944 in the Aleutians

American soldiers abroad are reminded of home duties and mothers' tasks as a series of housekeeping pictures from the Aleutians highlights theService of mothers during wartime. The captions reflect appreciation for mothers and their unseen labor at home.

K. P Aleutians

Edwin Robison Seeks Kansas City Hospital Checkup

Mr Edwin Robison visiting his parents in Scandia reports he will return to Kansas City for a hospital checkup. He is still getting around with difficulty since the Randolph injury months ago.

Edwin Robison Scandia Kansas City Randolph

Reece Couple Visits Kansas City Relative Guests

Mr and Mrs C O Reece spent several days last week in Kansas City visiting their son in law William Stone and wife who had come from New York to visit his people.

Mae Plotner Admitted to Topeka Hospital

Mrs Mae Plotner formerly of Scandia now living in Joplin Missouri was admitted to Security Benefit Association Hospital at Topeka on May 1 for observation and released after a few days.

Mae Plotner Scandia Joplin Missouri Security Benefit Association Hospital Topeka

Raymond Cooper Visits Home From Salina Business

Raymond Cooper returned home over the weekend with his family traveling from the west where he had been handling office business in Salina.

Raymond Cooper Salina

Mrs Haskins and friends visit patients in Concordia hospital

Mrs Bill Haskins, Betty and Mrs Horton Johnson visited Irma HasKing and Jane Ewing, both patients in Concordia hospital, last Friday.

Bill Haskins Betty Horton Johnson Concordia Irma Hasking Jane Ewing

Rasmussen Family Guests at Goodwins Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and their family were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin.

Leslie Rasmussen Claude Goodwin

Substitution at Mail Service With Clark For Holmes

Bill Clark filled in for George Holmes at the mail service while Holmes was off duty. Clark handled duties and ensured mail operations continued without interruption.

Bill Clark George Holmes

Luncheon Guests Hosted by A B Johnson Couple

Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Glenn were luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs A B Johnson on Thursday afternoon. Parley Plotner of Joplin was an evening caller.

Aaron Johnson Glenn A. B. Johnson Parley Plotner Joplin

Wichita guests visit Isaacson and Carl hosts

Mr and Mrs Lee Evans and Terry of Wichita and Mrs Cecil Brand of California were Saturday and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl.

Lee Evans Terry Wichita Cecil Brand California Frank Isaacson Carl

Mrs Ewing and Smith Visit Jane Ewing at St Joseph Hospital

Mrs Paul Ewing and Mrs Wayne Smith visited Jane Ewing at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia on Sunday. Also accompanying were Charlie Hohman and Quentin McMurry as they offered support.

Paul Ewing Chester Wayne Smith Charlie Hohman Quentin McMurry Jane Ewing St Joseph Hospital Concordia

Nelson Family Gatherings Highlight Neighbors Visit

Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson Irene and Katherine and Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvira in a neighborhood gathering of relatives.

Otto Nelson Irene Katherine Clarence Nelson Anton Nelson Elvira

Local families dine with the Hammers on Sunday

Mrs. Alice Hammer and family and Mr. and Mrs. ElReno Sederlin with sons were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and family.

Alice Hammer ElReno Sederlin Carl Hammer

Wreck Witnesses Summoned Over 41 Event in Rock Island

Roy Tedrow and wife along with Rock Island men were summoned to Kansas City to testify in the case linked to the 1941 wreck at Rock Island station. Audrey Thomas the sole survivor was to testify as the others died in the incident. The disaster remains unsettled with Audrey hospital bound for over a year. Victims named include Arlie Brown Leonard Garoutte and Florence Berggren.

Roy Tedrow Rock Island Kansas City Rock Island Station Audrey Thomas Fair City Audrey Arlie Brown Leonard Garoutte Florence Berggren

Triple L Club Hosts May Meeting With Pinochle Fun

Mrs George Cardwell hosted the Triple L Club on May 4 with fifteen members and guest Mrs O E Searcey. Pinochle at four tables saw high won by Mrs Frank Granstedt and travel prize to Mrs Axel Jensen, with guest prize to Mrs E O Searcey. Lunch followed and plans were made to meet May 25 with Mrs George Haserlow as hostess.

George Cardwell O. E. Sercey Frank Granstedt George Haserlow Axel Jensen E. O. Searcey George Haser

Mail carrier to aid State HQ OPA in Wichita

E Conzelman wins temporary release and heads to Wichita Sunday to assist at the State Headquarters Office of the OPA. Mrs Conzelman remains in Scandia and will take over his route during his absence from the city.

E. Conzelman Wichita O.P.A

Manhattan Visitors Stay With Robison Family

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Robison of Manhattan visited from Saturday to Tuesday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Robison. They were joined by their young grandson, son of Duane Robison, whose father serves in Rhode Island.

Edwin Robison Manhattan Mr. H. S. Robison Duaine Robison Rhode Island

Emer Larsen Anniversary Party at Pen House Home

Mr and Mrs Emer Larson celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a pen house gathering at their home for friends and relatives on Sunday May 21.

Emer Larson

Hospital Patient Miss Jane Ewing in Concordia

A hospital patient Miss Jane Ewing entered Concordia hospital Tuesday for an appendix operation and is doing nicely at the present time. Mrs Derbin Blair, visiting at Smith Center, spent Sunday at the home of Derbin's mother Mrs C E McKimson and husband. She returned to Wichita Monday morning by bus.

Jane Ewing Concordia Derbn Blair Smith Center Derbin C. E. McKimson Wichita

Holmes Conducts Brother's Burial Escort to Scandia

George Holmes traveled to Kansas City then accompanied his brother's body to Scandia for burial. The event marks a solemn journey as local residents honor the deceased.

George Holmes Kansas City Scandia

Foster Helvey in Scandia for business matters

Foster Helvey of Fairbury Nebraska was in Scandia on Tuesday evening attending to various business matters.

Foster Helvey Fairbury Nebraska Scandia

Penner couple visit Journal office in Public

Mr and Mrs Eldon Penner of Public were pleasant callers at the Journal office Monday evening, sharing greetings and a friendly chat with staff.

Eldon Penner Republic Journal

County Eighth Grade Commencement at Belleville High

The County Eighth Grade Commencement will be held in Belleville High School Auditorium on Thursday May 18 at 2 00 p m. Dr Emory Lindquist president of Bethany College Linasborg will deliver the address to the 154 graduates. The list of names from Scamdia is partial due to space.

Belleville High School Emory Lindquist Bethany College Linasborg Scamdia Blaine Berry Evelyn Burandt Leslie Cady Aaron Jacob Claassen Patricia Cooper Glenna Darlene Freed Marjorie Goodwin

Eighth graders sneak to Desshler Nebraska event

Eighth grade graduates joined a Monday trip to Desshler Nebraska in a light hearted sneak. Verlee Stone drove one car and Betty Larson of Belleville accompanied them.

Desshler Nebraska Verlee Stone Betty Larson Belleville

Born a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ferguson in Lovewell

Mr and Mrs C R Ferguson of Lovewell welcome a daughter Theresa May born May 17. She has three older sisters and her mother is the former Matida McDowell.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Princess Warren A Scott Scott National Wildlife Federation DR. Gillispie Willis Goldbeck Norbert Brodine Daniele Amfitheatrof Moe-Rehm Ronnie E. Bettis and Sons Ben Dophin and Sons Agenda Bernard Samuelson Marian Lee Bettis Sam Russell E. C. Wires Royal Cafe Parley Platner Grace Caldwell Vivian Nelson Joyce Nichols Quentin McMurray A. A. Holtz Kangax State College Donald Smith Everett Johnson Carl Hamme Nels Rearson Triple L Club
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