Rainbow Round My Shoulders and Other Classics In Film
The new film features eight tunes including Rainbow Round My Shoulders and Ain't Misbehavin. Frankie Laine and Billy Daniels star with Miss Austin delivering a standout number plus a joyous ballet. Laine aids a unknown studio messenger's break while Arthur Franz coaches Miss Austin for her screen test. Coming Saturday and Sunday May 22 23 Take the High Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alley
Frankie Laine
Billy Daniels
Miss Austin
Laine
Binget
Miss ‘Austin
Arthur Franz
Relatives Visit Scandia From Indiana Families
Mrs. Ralph Lovett of New Salem and Mrs. Edna Davis of Indiana spent the weekend visiting Scandia relatives. It was Davis’s first trip in 41 years and Lovett’s second visit in five years. They stayed with the Mikesells and Cooper families and were joined by several cousins for a Saturday supper. They left Sunday for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Lovett
New Salem
Ind
Edna Davis
Indianapoks
Scandia
Jay Cooper
A. Johnson
Frankie Mikesell
Richard
Paul. Housholder
Marjorie
Eugene
Linda
Eve Sandboor
Clay Center
R. E.cooper
Lovett
Davis
Indianapolis
Don Burandt Injured In Post Hole Digger Accident
Don Burandt was seriously hurt last Thursday when his jacket caught in a post hole digger’s power take off. He collapsed at home after freeing himself and was treated for bruises, shock, and rib injuries. his condition was improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Burandt
Mr. Burandt
Johnsons Injured In Concordia Bridge Crash
Charles Johnson and his son Chester Johnson of Concordia suffered injuries in a car wreck at the west end of the river bridge Saturday evening. Charles has a broken nose cuts above an eye and a fractured pelvis. he remains at St Joseph hospital with further X rays planned this week. Chester sustained a scalp cut and bruises, received 11 stitches and was released before later being rechecked at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Chester Johnson
Concordia
River Bridge
Charles
St. Joseph Hospital
Chester
Charlie Berggren Wins Role in Local Pageant
J Matthias and Mrs N B Davis are listed as sponsors in Falls Ida Twit social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie ‘Berggren
J. Matthias
N. B. Davis
Twit
Falls
Ida
Joan Crawford Stars in Torch Song at Princess Theater
Joan Crawford returns to the screen in Torch Song, a Technicolor romance at MGM, opening Wednesday May 19 at the Princess Theater. Michael Wilding stars opposite her with Gig Young and Marjorie Rambeau headlining the supporting cast as the Broadway backdrop unfolds through rehearsals, clubs, and upscale New York apartments. Coming Wednesday May 26 is All The Brothers Were Valient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Crawford
MGM
Princess Theater
New York
Miss Crawford
Crawford
Michael Wilding
Gig Young
Marjorie’ Rambeau
Henry ‘Morgan
Dorothy Patrick
James Todd
Eugene Loring
Paul Guilfoyle
Ben Rubin
Special PTA Meeting in Scandia High Auditorium
A special Scandia PTA meeting will be held in the high auditorium on Thursday evening May 18 at 8 00 p m. Members are urged to attend as decisions include Community Project Board direction and sponsoring the Boy Scouts of America in Scandia. Ronald G Overstreet field scout executive will attend to provide details on organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Pta
Bekoo
Onzasaaprojecte
Boy ‘Scouts of America
Scandia
Ronald G. Overstreet
Longtime Community Matriarch Honored On Mother's Day
Mrs. Newell Cooper, 88, was surprised Sunday noon when family gathered at her home for a covered dish Mother's Day celebration. Cards, gifts, and flowers were exchanged. Honoree is one of the area’s oldest residents and recalls early local history.
Birthday Dinner Honors Reynold Nystrom and Glenn Johnson
Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and daughters hosted a Sunday dinner celebrating Reynold and Glenn Johnsons birthdays. Guests included Mrs Mary Nystrom Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson and families from Belleville and Mr and Mrs Glenna Johnson and families from Smith Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynold Nystrom
Reynold
Glenn Johnson
Mary Nystrom
Aaron Johnson
Harold Johnson
Belleville
Glenna Johnson
Smith Center
Basket dinner and family gathering at Lottie Lervold home
Sunday event at Mrs. Lottie Lervold’s home featured a large family gathering with attendees including Bill Free, Ben Free of Courtland Carol Free Merle Yarsen of Topeka Delbert Tholstrup Rickie Tholstrup Reuben Johnson Frank Lervold Marjorie Eugene Larry O'Brien and Benny Lervold plus others from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Lervold
Bill Free
Ben
Courtland
Carol Free
Merle Yarsen
Topeka
Delbert Tholstrup
Rickie
Florida
Reuben. Johnson
Frank Lervold
Marjorie
Eugene
Larry, O'Brien
Benny Lervold
Afternoon visitors visit Mrs Thompson party
Monday afternoon visitors included Mrs Edward Forsberg Mita Charles McGregor Mrs Don Runft Mrs Warren Rickman and Mrs Alva Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy “Thompson
Edward ‘Forsberg
Mita
Charles ‘McGregor
Don‘ Runft
Warren ‘Rickman
Mra
Alva ‘Thompson
Scandia School Week Calendar Highlights Upcoming Events
The program lists May events including Baccalaureate Service May 16 at 8:00 pm in the auditorium. Senior Class Night May 18, Eighth Grade Night May 19, High School Commencement May 20 at 8:00 pm, and a School Dinner May 21 at noon. The Baccalaureate program includes processional, musical numbers, and a sermon. The Y-Teen meeting coverage names Beverly Robbins and Marilyn Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Allane
West
J. Orville Bookless
Kenneth Cardwell
Bruce Quantic
N. H. Pearson
Beverly Robbins
Marilyn Johnston
FFA Officers Elected and Banquet Highlights Recap
Last Wednesday the FFA held its meeting with officers for next year elected: President Richard Larson, Vice-President Maurice Hammer, Secretary Lorten Jenson, Treasurer Bruce Quantic, Reporter Darrell Nelson, and Sentinel Roger Anderson. Last Friday the Junior Senior Banquet themed Moonlight and Roses featured decorations by the Junior class, a menu by Junior mothers, speeches by Delores Johnson and others, and dancing to a jukebox after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ERORS
Richard Larson
Maurice Hammer
Lortén Jensén
Bruce Quantic
Darrell Nelson
Sentinel
Roger Anderson
Delores Johnson
Lawrence Bookless
Supt
Quantic
Mr. Wolfland
Jupiter
Hastings Couple Welcome Baby Girl Thresa Lynn
Mr and Mrs Oliver Simmons of Hastings Nebraska announce the birth of a daughter named Thresa Lynn. Grandparents are Elmer Loring of Scandia and Ethel Simmons of Courtland. Great grandparents are Thomas Lauritzen and wife of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Simmons
Hastings, Nebr
Thresa Lynn
Elmer Loring
Scandia
Ethel Simmons
Courtland
Thomas Lauritzen
Belleville
Birthday celebration for Mrs Strom hosts
Sunday evening guests honored Mrs. Strom's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs wm J Matthias, Mr and Mrs E H Lewis, Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris, Mr and Mrs Charles Tuley, Mr and Mrs Guy French, and Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom. A pot-luck lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Strom
Visitors of Monty Thomas Ill Host List of Callers
Visitors to Monty Thomas who is ill include Mrs. Warren Zimmerman, Miss Edna Robison, Sonja Berry, Clari Johnston, Lynette Boyles, Mrs. Dale Lewellyn and Paula Sue, Mrs. Ole Erickson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tedrow, Mrs. Glenn Currie, Cheryl and Jimmy, Carl Reece, Beth Erickson, Linda Larson, Vickie Reece and Kay Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty Thomas
Warren Zimmerman
Edna Robison
Sonja Berry Clari Johnston
Lynette Boyles
Dale Lewellyn
Paula Sue
Ole Erickson
Roy Thomas
Roy Tedrow
Glenn Currie
Cheryl
Jimmy
Carl Reece
Beth Erickson
Linda Larson
Vickie Reece
Kay Berry
Nelson elected secretary of Phi Delta Kappa at Kansas University
Albert LeRoy Nelson of Courtland has been elected secretary of Phi Delta Kappa, the men’s honorary education fraternity at Kansas University in Lawrence. LeRoy is the son of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert (LeRoy) Nelson
Courtland
Phi. Delta Kappa
Kansas
Eeversity
Lawrence
LeRoy
Otto ‘Nelson
Family Gathering Spans Several Towns and States
A large gathering of Countryman Spooner Morris Thompson Clark Garat Modlin Loomis families from Esbow Burr Oak Concordia Popcordia Florida and elsewhere spent Mogiere D Day with C F Loomis. Mrs Loomis received red noses from her son Captain Jack Loomis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Countryman
Esbow
Lucille Spooner
Cleo Morris
Burr Oak
Floyd Thompson
Dixie
Concordia
Gene Clark
Popcordia
Aha I
Andy ‘Thompson
Darrel Garat
Stid Kenneth
Hugh Modlin
Mogiere
C. F
Loomis
Jack Loomis
Florida
Benny Lervold were Delber Tholstrup and Rickie.
The fragment references Benny Lervold along with Delber Tholstrup and Rickie, and mentions Myre Robert Lervold in a garbled list of names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Lervold
Delber Tholstrup
Rickie
Ade Myre
Robert Lervold
Larson family basket dinner gathers relatives Sunday
A family basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and family. Guests included Cpl. and Mrs. Robert Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Larson and family of Lindsburg, Walter Sicker and family of Hutchinson, Don Larson, Sonia and Kent, Norman Sankey and Julie, Clyde Norris of Belleville, Ada Aspegren, Carroll Anderson, Judith and Anita, and Loren Carlgron with Kathleen and Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larson
Robert Larson
Gene Larson
Lindsburg
Walter. Sicker
Hutchinson
Qon’ Larson
Sonia
Kent
Carrol ' Anderson
Judith
Anita
Loren Carlgron
Kathleen
Dennis
Calif couple visits Detroit hosts Judith and Anita
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Mrs Minnie Anderson of LaVerne Calif arrived Monday and stayed with Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita. They left Tuesday morning for Detroit Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry
Minnie “Anderson
LaVern
Calif
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anita
Henry
Detroit
Mich
Harvey Sandell Return From Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Harvey Sandell report Herbert Sandell is home from the hospital and getting along nicely after three weeks in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey. Sandell
Kansas City
Herbert Sandell
Goodwin Family Visit Spans Several Cities
Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin and relatives Marjorie Goodwin of Wichita Ted Osborn of Centerville Don Goodwin and Victor Vollan with Carolyn of Jamestown spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Goodwin
Marjorie Goodwin
Wichita
Ted Osborn
Centerville
Don Goodwin
Junction City
Victor Vollan
Carolyn
Jamestown
Harry Nelson
Nina Berggren Visits Parents After Indiana Trip
Nina Berggren arrived home Monday evening from Kokomo Indiana for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Berggren
Kokoma
Ind
Grant Berggren
Charles Myre Freed Returns Home From Denver Visit
Charles Myre Freed has returned home to Denver after spending the past week helping care for a relative named Spence. The brief note confirms his Friday night arrival and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre Charles’ Freed
Denver
Colo
Aoe Spence
Fort Collins social note highlights Redard and Muth
Mr and Mrs Vic Redard of Fort Collins Colo guest from Tuesday until Thursday with Mr and Mrs Ray Muth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Redard
Fort ‘Collings, ' Colo
Ray Muth
Local clubs announce Spring Tour schedule and church visit
The Viver View club plans a Spring Tour on June 48 with a noon dinner and an afternoon program led by Clara Williams pro and Nelson Lloyd hosts. The group will attend services at the Lutheran church after the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Williams
Valjean
Issacgon le
Lloyd
Nelson’s
Viverview ‘Club
Lutheran ‘Church
Local Families Named in Notable Community Notices
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Price and family of Riley, Miss Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Wie Brown and Mary and Mr. and Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale’ Price and Family
Riley
Evelyn Hohman
Kansas City, Mo
Wie Brown
Mary
Mrs Lota Grace Newton Tribute in Scandia and Kansas City
Mrs Lota Grace Newton died in Kansas City on May 4 at age 71 after a prolonged illness. Born near Scandia to Joseph J and Nancy Cooper she was known as Grace Cooper in Scandia. Survived by husband Don Newton Jr, sons Don III and Dale, one grandchild, sisters and brothers, with memorial services held and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Relatives from Scandia and distant cities attended the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lota
Grace Newton
Kansas
City
Newton
Scandia
Grace Cooper
Joseph. J
Nancy ‘Cooper
Republic County
Cooper
Don ‘Newton
Kansas City
Don, Jr
Dale
Kansas’ City
Newtons
Newell Cooper
Don Newton, Jr
Dale’ Newton
Ralph Bowersox
Roffeyvilles
Memoral Park
R. E. Cooper
Frankie Mikesell
Dean Bowersox
Coffeyville
Max Bowersox
Topeka
Ralph Lovett
New Salem
Ind
Edna ‘Davis
Indianapolis, Ind
Lovett
Davie
Jay Cooper
Sunday Visit by Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson
Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Charles Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algor Anderson
Charles Freed
Wichita woman and Centerville man visit Goodwins
Miss Marjorie Goodwin of Wichita and Ted Osborn of Centerville spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Goodwin
Wichita
Ted Osborn
Centerville
Claude Goodwin
Norway School Hosts Mother’s Day Five Day Program
The lower grades and kindergarten at Norway school held a Mother’s Day program Friday afternoon. They served treats to the mothers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway School
Tuesday Evening Guests at the Archies Home
Tuesday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Archie Brewer included Mrs. H S Bly, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Buer and Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Art Swenson, and Mrs. Edwin Peck of Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Brewer
H.S. Bly
Harry Buer
Bruce
Art Swenson
Edwin Peck
Concordia
Mrs Dewey Squires Visits Mrs Charles Freed in Coolidge
Mrs Dewey Squires of Coolidge Arizona visited with Mrs Charles Freed Saturday evening, sharing conversation and hospitality in a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Squires
Coolidge, Ariz
Charles Freed
Muriden Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Ann and Marion Stolander were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Hanzlick of Muriden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Ann
Marion Stolander
Ben Hanzlick
Muriden
Wednesday Supper Guests From Fort Collins Visit Area
Wednesday supper guests included Ed Anderson and Beulah Seifert. Mr and Mrs Vic Bedard hosted in Fort Collins Colorado. Mr and Mrs Ray Muth and Mr and Mrs Max Muth attended with others, details unclear.
Local Supper Gathered In Honor Of Fort C. Mire Guests
Mrs Ray Muth hosted a Tuesday supper serving supper to Mr and Mrs Vic Bedard of Fort C Mire, Max Muth, Jim Ed Anderson and Beulah Seifert in a neighborhood gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ur and
Ray Muth
Vic, Bedard
Fort C “Mire
Max ‘Muth
Uth
Jim
Ed Anderson
Beulah Seifert
Christie Hosts Ingles for Pinochle Afternoon
Christie entertained a few Ingles at her home Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Lars Nor gard and others visiting. guests played pinochle and enjoyed a luncheon hosted by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire
Georgerge
Christie
Lars Norgard
Russell DeWitt
Walter
Barry
Bill "Moe
Poppy Sale Planned By Scandia American Legion Auxiliary
The Scandia American Legion Auxiliary Post 193 will sell paper poppies on Saturday May 15. A window display will be placed in Hammer Grocery to honor disabled veterans and support war widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Américam Legion
American Legion
Poppy
Scandia
American Legion Auxiliary
Hammer Grocery
Sorosis Mothers Day Program Featured Grandmother Theme
Sorosis Study club May 4 observed Mothers Day with each member inviting a mother as guest. The program included songs, a reading on grandmothers, a life sketch of Moses, a solo You Are a Wonderful Mother, Baby Care discussion, and the Mother of the Year presentation. Refreshments were served by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis
Walter Boyles
E. Conzelman
Carl Scott
H. W. Reece
J. ‘Orville Bookless
Ralph Larson
Max Thompson
Death of Carl T Larson Sr 78 announced in Scandia
Carl T Larson Sr died Friday morning after several months of illness at 78. Survived by widow, Ted Larson of Scandia, Frances Larson of St Louis, Mo, and Mrs Orville Linden of Scandia. Funeral at Amana Lutheran Church Scandia with Rev M H Pearson. burial Riverview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl T. Larson
Larson
Belleville Hospital
Ted Larson
Scandia
Orville Linden
Frances Larson
St Louis
Amana Lutheran Church
M. H. Pearson
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart
Riverview Cemetery
Death of E. M. Eastvedt
Community sighs as E. M. Eastvedt 81 dies after years of poor health following a stroke. Widow and two daughters survive: Mrs. M. L. Larson of Scandia and Mrs. Dale Ainsworth of Kansas City. Funeral held at home then Norway Lutheran Church with Rev. H. S. Bly officiating. burial in Norway Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. _M. Eastvedt
Eastvedt
M. L. Larson
Scandia
Dale Ainsworth
Kansas City
Norway Laithseran
H. S. Bly
Social Hour Club Meets In May With Mayor Provisions
The Social Hour Club met with Mr. Robert Lervold on May 7 with six members present. Myrtle Cardwell won the white elephant. June Anderson read several Mother Day programs for a special number. Mrs Oscar Berggren will perform at the next meeting. Mrs Morten Jensen will host the next gathering on Thursday May 20 with Favorite Food for the poll call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lervold
Myrtle Cardwell
June Anderson
Oscar, Berggren
Morten Jensen
Death of Mrs Dora Poag in Belleville and Fairbury
Mrs Dora Poag died Monday at age 82 leaving a daughter in Belleville and a son in Fairbury Nebraska. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 30 pm from the Bachelor Faulkner Dart chapel in Belleville with burial in Fairbury cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Poag
Mons
Belleville
Fairbury
Nebr
Dart
Belleyillg
Fairbury Cemetery
Coffeyville Family Notice From Local Paper
A fragmentary notice references Mr and Mrs Walter Berth and a discussion involving Coffeyville readers. The exact context and details are unclear from the readable text.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.T.A
Scandia School News
Mr. Hall
State Votational Agriculture
Lota Grach Newton
Ed ‘Anderson
Vic’ Bedard
Fort Collins, Cald
Max Muth
Sorosis! Mother Day
Carl T. Larson, SR
E. M. Eastvedt
Social Hour Club
MAY
Walter Berth
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