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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

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No Leave No Love at The Princess theater May show

The Princess Theatre opens with No Leave No Love starring Van Johnson with Pat Kirkwood and Keenan Wynn. The program also promises Two Years Before the Mast and The Cockeyed Miracle with Audrey Totter and Richard Quine plus Cecil Kellaway and Gladys Cooper in a lively comedy roster.

M-G-M van Johnson Princess Theatre Vian Johnson England Pat Kirkwood Keenan Wynn Van Edward Arnold Marie Wilson Marina Koshetz Miss Kirkwood Alan Ladd Wynn Audrey Totter Richard Quine Cecil Kellaway Gladys Cooper Frank Morgan New York City Tom Mulvehill Hargrove Esther Williams

Silver Stallion at Princess Theatre May 27-28

Monogram presents Silver Stallion a Arizona wild horse epic starring David Sharpe in his first screen role with Edward Finney directing The cast includes Thundercloud Mason and Captain Boots The film filmed in Arizona and San Jacinto mountains and features a dramatic three week sequence Thunder guides Thunder and his herd toward a better life in a western paced adventure Also showing in a double feature Last Frontier Uprising a color Western and G I War Brides May 27-28

Hollywood New York Sequoia Monogram Arizona Princess Theatre Comex David Sharpe Edward Finney Tonto Thundercloud LeRoy Mason Thunder San Jacinto Mountains California West Sharpe

Comedy Barons Morgan and Wynn Star in The Cockeyed Miracle

Hollywood figures Frank Morgan and Keenan Wynn headlined in The Cockeyed Miracle at the Princess Theatre. Wynn plays Morwan's father in a casting twist that defines the film's dynamic and draws audiences on Thursday May 22.

Hollywood Frank Morgan Keenan ‘Wynn Princess Theatre MGM Wynn Morwan

Scandia Wins First Baseball Game 7-2

The Scandia baseball team defeated Concordia Co op 7 to 2 on Sunday. Norman Freed and Juddy Freed pitched for Scandia with Ole Frazier and Frenchie Arpin catching.

Scandia Concordia Coop Norman Freed Juddy Freed Ole” Frazier Frenchie” Arpin

Death of H. W. Reece in Winfield Iowa

Word arrived of the death of H. W. Reece of Winfield Iowa father of C. O. Reece. Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Carla left Friday for Winfield to attend funeral services held Sunday.

H. W. Reece Winfield, Iowa C. O. Reece Carla Winfield

John Mahan Dies After Long Community Residency

John Mahan died Monday afternoon at his son Frank's home in Belleville at age 87. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:30 PM from the Evangelical United Brethren Church with Rev. M. A. Perkin officiating.

John Mahan Frank Belleville Evangelical United Brethren Church M. A. Perkin

Rasmussen Family Honor Birthday Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs R A Rasmus sen, Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen, and Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and families honoring Mrs R A Rasmussen on her Monday birthday anniversary.

Ralph Rasmussen R. A. Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen Reuben Fredrickson

Lindberg Lunch Party Hosts Family Group

Mrs. Carl Lindberg hosted a Sunday luncheon for the Forsbergs Lindbergs and their relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg, Mr and Mrs Lloyd Lindberg and family, Mr and Mrs Duaine Lindberg and Beverly, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Lindberg and daughter.

Carl Lindberg Albin Forsberg Lloyd Lindberg Duaine Lindberg Beverly Clifford Lindberg

Dinner Hosts Honor Sandell Family Members

Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Sandell and Ruth entertained to dinner Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell, Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Sandell, Mr. and Mrs. Waldron Sandell and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell.

N. E. Sandell Ruth Elmer Danielson Kenneth Pat Sandell Harlan Sandell Waldron Sandell Rex Sandell

Bergstrom Family Hosts Mother's Day Lunch

Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family in honor of Mother's Day included Mr and Mrs John Bergstrom and Inez, Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom, Mr and Mrs Loren Hedstrom and Keith, and Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson.

Ivan Bergstrom John Bergstrom Inez A. N. Hedstrom Loren Hedstrom Keith Arnt Carlson

Basket dinner honors Mother's Day at Lervold home

A Sunday basket dinner in honor of Mother's Day was enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lervold and family, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Free and family of Courtland, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lervold and Benny Lervold.

Lottie Lervold Frank Lervold Reuben Johnson Bill Free Courtland Chester Lervold Benny Lervold

Mallery Families Visit Gandell Household

Mr. and Mrs. Will Mallery of Topeka and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Mallery of Concordis were Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Gandell, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Soder.

Will Mallery Topeka Emerson Mallery Concordis N. E. Gandell Albert Anderson Hugh Soder

Nelo Pearson of Lindsborg Spends Weekend

Local resident Nelo Pearson of Lindsborg spent the weekend relaxing and taking part in community activities. Details remain limited due to the fragmentary text.

Nelo Pearson Lindsborg Hime

Mrs Ada Aspegren Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mrs Ada Aspegren entertained at Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs George Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Loren Carlgren. Afternoon coffee guests included Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Mrs Minnie Anderson.

Ada Aspegren George Larson Loren Carlgren Carrol Anderson Clyde Norris Don Larson Minnie Anderson

Christie gathering at Grant Christie home in Belleville

Mr and Mrs George Christie and Olaf Norgard attended a basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Grant Christie in Belleville Sunday. Other guests were present.

George Christie Olaf Norgard Grant Christie Belleville Mr. and

Miss Haggman Heads to Kingsport as House Guests

Miss Blanche Haggman travels Friday to Chicago where sister Mabel joins to escort her to Kingsport Tennessee for a stay as house guests of Mr and Mrs Hubert Dungan and their sons.

Blanche Haggman Chicago Mabel Kingsport Tenn Mrs Hubert Dungan and Sons

Norris Family Dinner Hosts Local Guests

Mr and Mrs A D Norris held a family dinner Sunday at their home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris and Ruby, Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris, Mr and Mrs Martin Blosser of Jamestown, and Mr and Mrs Andy Wagner of Concordia.

A. D. Norris Lloyd Norris Ruby Clyde Norris Martin Blosser Jamestown Andy Wagner Concordia

Local families host Saturday lunch at Otto Nelson home

Mrs Paul Fredrickson and children Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and their daughter Miss Evelyn Eisenhower of Solomon and Harold and Le Roy Nelson of Salina were Saturday afternoon lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and family.

Paul Fredrickson Clarence Nelson Sahmy Evelyn Eisenhower Solomon Harold LeRoy Nelson Salina Otto Nelson

Fredrickson Family Dinner Guests Bonus

Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family were dinner guests of Mrs John Fredrickson Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Naslund and Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and family were afternoon lunch guests.

Paul Fredrickson John, Fredrickson John Naslund Reuben Fredrickson

Dinner reception hosted by Haskins family

Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins and daughters entertained to dinner on Sunday for Mr and Mrs Ray Studer, Mr and Mrs Carl Hedin and Mr and Mrs Marry Rank and daughter.

Bill Haskins Ray Studer Carl Hedin Marry Rank and Daughter

Friday supper guests include Holmstrom Perkins and Anderson

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry and Philroy hosted Friday evening supper guests Mrs C J Holmstrom, Mrs Margery Perkins, Mrs Helen Holmstrom and daughter, and Mrs Minnie Anderson.

Walter Henry Philroy C. J. Holm‘strom Margery Perkins Helen Holmstrom Minnie Anderson

Johnsons Host Dinner for Concordia Guests

Mr. and Mrs. C C Johnson entertained Sunday at dinner for Mrs Leonard LeSage and daughters of Concordia, with Mr and Mrs Marshall J and Emil Pearson of Detroit Michigan as guests.

C. C. Johnson Leonard’ ‘LeSage Concordia Sais Marshall J Emil Pearson Detroit Mich

Cartoon Night at Princess Theatre Features Joe Palooka

The Princess Theatre presents a Joe Palooka cartoon titled Gentleman Joe Palbooka with action and comedy. Also on screen are a March of Time cartoon and ten other attractions.

Princess Theatre Joe Palbooka Joe Palooka

Apology to Mrs Norman Currie Omitted From Faculty List

The school apologizes for omitting Mrs Norman Currie Home Making from the commencement program faculty. Officials acknowledge the error and say they will strive to improve accuracy in the future.

Norman Currie Currie

County Historical Society Organized In Belleville

At a meeting sponsored by the County Council of Women's Clubs in Belleville a temporary County Historical Society was formed. Officers named were Mrs H J Adams chairing, Mrs Sam Blair vice president, Mrs O E McMullen secretary, and Mrs Gilbert Faulkner treasurer. Next meeting set for May 24 at 2:00 PM at the Chamber of Commerce rooms to present a provisional constitution and board of nine directors. Dues are 25 cents yearly with 21 paid as charter members before June 1.

County Council of Women’s Clubs Chamber of Commerce Belleville County Historical Society H. J. Adams Sam Blair O. E. McMullen Courtland Gilbert Faulkner R. Cameron Elizabeth A. Johnson Pawnee Louisiana Purchase

Birthday Observance Honors Sophia Johnson Family

Mrs Sophia Johnson celebrates a birthday anniversary with relatives including Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson Carl Mr and Mrs Axel Lundberg Harold Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson Norman and Mrs Charlie Gabriel son and Willard, reflecting a family gathering in their circle.

Sophia Johnson Frank Isaacson Carl Axel Lundberg Harold Martin Johnson Norman Charlie Gabrielson Willard

Haser Hosts Supper for Perry and White Families

Mr and Mrs George Haser entertained to supper Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Guy Perry and family of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Arlis White.

George Haser Guy Perry Kansas City Arlis White

Mrs Minnie Anderson Hosts Dinner Guests Saturday

Mrs Minnie Anderson entertained at dinner Saturday for Mrs C J Holmstrom Mrs Margery Perkins Mrs Helen Holmstrom and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy and Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson were afternoon guests.

Minnie Anderson C. J Holmstrom Margery Perkins Helen Holmstrom Walter Henry and Philroy Carrol Anderson

Sunday Callers Include Sederlin Family and Guests

Sunday callers of Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin and their sons included Mr Clifford Rickel and his daughter from Kansas City, Mr and Mrs Desmond Almquist and Doris from Wichita, Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson, and Mr and Mrs H C Quantic with Bruce and Lois.

ElRene Sederlin Clifford Rickel Kansas City Desmond Almquist Doris Wichita Elmer Nelson H. C. Quantic Bruce Lois

Robison Family Names Read Like a Family Note

Mr and Mrs H S Robison and Sunday for Mr and Mrs Edward Robison and Mr and Mrs Leon Wick of Manhattan and Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family.

H. S. Robison Edward Robison Leon Wick Manhattan Sherman Robison

Sunday Dinner Guests At The Hay Home

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay and family and Mrs Louise Hay were guests at Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay and family of Aurora. Also present were Mr and Mrs Johnny Green and daughter of Niles, Mr and Mrs George Sherbert and sons of Hutchinson, and Mrs John Ferguson of Clay Center.

Thomas Hay Louise Hay Arthur Hay Aurora Johnny Green Niles George Sherbert Hutchinson John Ferguson Clay Center

Bemidji Residents Attend Stephenson Family Dinner

Mrs Eva Sothers Mrs Victor Sothers Miss Patricia Falls of Bem idji Minnesota and Gene Davidson of Kansas City were guests at a basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Stephenson and family on Sunday.

Eva .Sothers Victor Sothers Patricia Falls Bemidji, Minn Gene Davidson Kansas City Leonard Stephenson

Last Day of School Dinner and Park Program

Scandia joins a Friday May 16 schedule with a noon schoolhouse dinner by the PTA and an afternoon ball park program sponsored by the Scandia Community Club. Alumnae sponsor a senior initiation. stores close 12 to 5 pm while a main street north versus south side ball game is planned.

Parent-Teachers Association Ball Park Scandia Main Street

Flying Swedes 1947 Year Book Praised By Local Grad Class

Last week September H C Quantic presented the 1947 Flying Swedes year book from the graduating class. The publication is valued as a fine keepsake for Class of 1947 and future classes. Mrs. George Cardwell hosted a Monday birthday party with two tables of pinochle. Mrs. Harry Hohman won high score, Mrs. Duane Greenslade second, and Mrs. S J Summer traveled. Mrs. George Christie helped serve lunch.

H. C. Quantic Quantic George Cardwell Harry Hohman Duane Greenslade S. J. Summer George Christie

Mrs C E Nelson Called to Kansas City on Death Notice

Mrs C E Nelson was summoned to Kansas City last Wednesday night after receiving word that her brother in law Donald Brooks had died. She returned Monday night accompanied by Mrs Brooks.

C. E. Nelson Kansas City Donald Brooks Brooks

Jensen Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jensen and family of Manhattan along with Mrs. M. J. Gardner and Penney were guests to Sunday dinner at the Ed Jensen home. Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jensen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and sons and Bob Acre attended afternoon lunch.

Ralph Jensen Manhattan M. J. Gardner Penney Ed Jensen Artie Jensen Axel Jensen Bob Acre

Dinner Guests Share Sunday at Local Home

Mrs Woodrow Anderson Marilyn Currie and Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family were guests to Sunday dinner at the Roy Thomas home. Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and Larry were supper guests.

Woodrow Anderson Marilyn Glenn Currie Roy Thomas Don Thomas Larry

Currie Family Celebrate Robert Currie Birthday

Mr and Mrs Irvin Currie Mr and Mrs Norman Currie and James Currie joined Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Monday evening to honor Robert Currie's birthday with a family gathering.

Irvin Currie Norman Currie James Currie Glenn Currie Robert Currie

Robert Currie Celebrates Fourth Birthday With Currie Family

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas Larry Thomas and Eugene Lervold were Thursday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Currie and family honoring Robert Currie on his fourth birthday.

Roy Thomas Larry Thomas Eugene Lervold Glenn Currie Robert Currie

Local families host Monday afternoon coffee gathering

Miss Wenda Nelson of San Francisco attended a social visit with Mrs Walter George and Mr and Mrs Joe Melbus and La Verne at the home of Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and family and Mrs Lars Melby on Monday afternoon.

Wenda Nelson San Francisco Calif Walter George Joe Melbus LaVerne Elmer Melby Lars Melby

Erickson Family Hosts Sunday Lunch Guests

Mr and Mrs V E Erickson welcomed guests for Sunday afternoon lunch Mr and Mrs John Sankey and family of Republic and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and daughters.

V. E. Erickson John Sankey Republic Vernon Erickson

Scrivner Family Hosts Dinner for Russell Poole Guests

Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner and sons entertained to dinner Sunday for Mr and Mrs Russell Poole and family Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and Shirley and Mrs Cynthia Scrivner noting a family gathering with several relatives in attendance.

Robert Scrivner Russell Poole Clark Freed Shirley Cynthia Scrivner

Nesbitt Arrives From West Hartfort for Connecticut Visit

Mrs. Stuart M. Nesbitt arrived Monday from West Hartfort Connecticut for a visit with her parents Mr and Mrs A L Colchazier and other relatives.

Stuart M. Nesbitt West Hartfort Conn A. L. Colchazier

Rickel Family Visiting Friends Near Here

Mr and Mrs Clifford Rickel and their daughter of Kansas City were calling on friends in town Sunday.

Clifford Rickel Kansas City

Mrs Holmstrom and Daughters Featured in Local Note

Mrs Ethel Holmstrom and her daughter Margery Festine are mentioned in a brief local note along with Mrs C. The snippet records family ties and social interest in a small community context.

Ethel Holmstrom Mra Margery, Festine Mra. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Truman Dale Lervold Penny Bank Helen Larson Joyce Johnson Carla Reece Glenna Hohman Hjalmar Larson Y-Teen Y. W Scandia High School M. A. Perkins Perkins Jacquelin Cooper Earl Melby Barbara Hammer Ruby Norris Joyce Rasmussen Patricia Cooper Hjalmar Larson, Jr LaVerne Lervold Billie Moe Jack Summer Audrey Thompson Max Berry Betty Dunn Loren Isaacson Barbara Larson Russell Lervold Bhs County Historical Society Organized
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