Irish Eyes Are Smiling At The Princess Theatre
A Maryland cinema notices the May 19 20 showing of Irish Eyes Are Smiling at the Princess Theatre starring Monty Woolley June Haver and Dick Haymes. The Technicolor musical centers on Ernest Ball and features Damon Runyon production with a vivid 1920s setting and lively romance.
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Princess Theatre
Damon Runyon
Ernest R. Ball
America
Gregory Ratoff
Monty Woolley
Fidgar Brawley
June
Dick Haymes
Ernest Ball
Broadway
Bing Crosby
Community Mourns Keith V Cox As Local Agent Dies
The community mourns the sudden death of Keith V Cox at home after a heart attack between 10 and 11 pm Thursday. He was a Missouri Pacific agent for eight years and former Worshipful Master of Lebanon lodge 221 A F and A M Scandia. Betty Joe and Sgt Harold Lowman were visiting. The notice also previews the Princess theater lineup for next Wednesday with Make Your Own Bed starring Jack Carson and Jane Wyman, a comedic drama.
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Keith V. Cox
K. V
Missouri Pacific
Cox
Lebanon Lodge
No. 221
Scandia
Warner Bros
Jack Carson
Jane Wyman
Irene Manning
Whirtles
Courtesy to War Mothers Honors Wounded Son in London
Mrs. Wayne Smith and Mrs. Carl McDowell received potted plants for Mother's Day from Dr. E. Porter Ahrens. The article notes their sons serving in Europe and the Pacific, with Jack Smith wounded and hospitalized in London, England.
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Wayne Smith
Carl McDowell
E. Porter Ahrens
Jack
London
England
Baccalaureate Service Attended Despite Storm
The Baccalaureate service Sunday night May 13 was well attended despite a prior storm. The program featured Processional by Mrs N H Pearson Hymn Faith of Our Fathers In vocation Rev Hjalmar Larson Piano Solo Helen Haggman Serm i Rev M A Perkins Audience America Benediction Rev N H Pearson. Programs were late arriving, not appearing in last week's Journal.
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N. H. Pearson
Hjalmar Larson
Helen Haggman
M. A. Perkins
America
Local Welder firm Currie and Cooper move to new location
Currie and Cooper begin operations by relocating their O K Welder equipment to a new site first door west of the F and M Store. They anticipate opening to the public soon and note the business is owned by two local men.
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Currie and Cooper
O. K
F. and M
Eer Long
Dr. J B Henry Dies Amid Cerebral Hemorrhage At 67
Dr J B Henry formerly of Scandia and later Lawrence died Tuesday morning May 8 from a cerebral hemorrhage at age 67. He is survived by his wife and son John an FBI agent living in California. Loren Dean Isaacson was a Sunday overnight guest of Max Berry.
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J. B. Henry
Scandia
Lawrence
John
F.B.I
California
Loren Dean Isaacson
Max Berry
Ralph Hanson
Bond Cleaning
Belleville
Mr. Hanson
Tacoma
Washington
Randall
I Am an American Day Observance Highlights New Citizens
The sixth annual I Am an American Day set by presidential proclamation for May 20 will honor 102,149 armed forces members naturalized since Pearl Harbor. Across 1,000 ceremonies the immigrant and naturalization service reports 11,493 service members overseas born in 90 countries becoming citizens.
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Pearl Harbor
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Department of Justice
Severe Weather Destroys Roofs and Delays Travel
A summer day gave way to a severe storm bringing hail and heavy rain. Flooded streams stranded cars and hampered travel as Concordia and nearby areas suffered major roof and window damage, with Formosa and Montrose reporting 3 to 5 inches of rain. The Scandia river rose to flood stage while Chris E. Nelson notes 1.47 inches of rainfall?
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Concordia
Matthew
Formosa
Montrose
Scandia
Chris E. Nelson
38th Grade Commencement Program at High School
The high school auditorium hosted the 38th grade commencement on Wednesday May 16 with a full program. Mrs N H Pearson conducted speeches and music including a vocal duet by Esther Acree and Patricia O Brien and a piano trio by Barbara Hammer Ronald Anderson and Judith Anderson. Valedictorian Barbara Hammer gave the farewell and other items included class history will prophecy and presentations by Supt H C Quantic.
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N. H. Pearson
Ruby Norris
Fairest Lord Jesus
Esther Acree
Patricia ‘O’brien
Barbara Hammer
Ronald Anderson
Judith Anderson
Betty Cady
Donald Lewellyn
Donald Cox
Quarrel
Patsy Ann Nelson
H. C. Quantic
Correction notice for birth day dinner event details
A correction states that Adolph Johnson was missed as Mr. Preble’s guest at the E. Co. Wires birth day dinner and Mrs. Ella Burns was omitted as a helper. The note explains the omission and notes the party later visited Belleville for the show.
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Journal
E. Co
Ernest Nelson
Walter Preble
Adolph Johnson
Preble
Belleville
Ella Burns
Open House for Silver Wedding Anniversary Sunday
Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom host open house Sunday May 20 from 2 to 5 PM and 8 to 10 PM observing their Silver Wedding Anniversary. Guests at Sunday dinner with the Norris family include George, Grace Cambell and others. the Fullen family advertises a household goods sale before moving to Oregon.
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Clarence Strom
Clyde Norris
George
Grace Cambell
Darrel and
Dorsey
Ada Aspegren
Norma
Minnie Anderson
Carol Anderson
Thelma Larson
Charles Aspegren
Ernest Fullen
The
Journal
Oregon
War Loan drive opens. Scandia delays to show bond buyers a free film
The 7th War Loan launched May 14 aims to raise 914 billion dollars by June. Scandia’s drive will shift by a few days and a free bondholder picture will be shown at the Princess. further details to be announced. Mrs. E Porter Ahrens heads Scandia’s drive. Numerous Belleville and Republic residents attended a recent Sunday dinner at Gus Nystrom’s to help with quilting. Mothers' Day gatherings included Dan Jensen and Albert Larson families visiting Mrs. Larson.
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Scandia
E. Porter Ahrens
Dan Jensen
Albert Larson
Concordia
Martin Larson
Ruth
Bodies of global diplomacy and training at a UN security session
A San Francisco dispatch critiques American diplomats at a United Nations security conference. It argues John Foster Dulles dominates as a novice group lacks training, notes Molotov and Eden show experience, praises British information access, and highlights press conference habits adopted by several delegations. It also covers local notices and a funeral.
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San Francisco
United States
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Thoro
Eden
Molotov
Soong
Dumbarton Oaks
Stettinius
State Department
Senator Vandenberg
Andy Vandenberg
Stassen
Cordell Hall
British Foreign Service
Mark Hopkins
Palace
Veterans
America
Tessons
Frisco
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Wm. Skinner
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Dan Stephens, Jr
Vera Cochrum
Artie Jensen
Virginia
Joe Johnson
August Rasmussen
H. Johnson
Sanderson
Doctor
Housholder
Colelazier
Barber
Gus Nystrom
Nystrom
Matt McGregor
O’brien
Jack Smith
Christine Acree
Ray D. Hodgelldge
Paul Nelson
Harry Quantic
Pee E
Carl Hammer
Etee Chase
Rees
Tdi
Delores M. Brown Leland D. Guiot
W. Joyce Hammer Paul L. Nelson Georgia Lee Isaacson
Evelyn R. Stromberg
Wm. Robert Thompson
Russia
Pacific Coast
Hanson Quality Cleaners
Vandenberg
Senate
High School
G.R
Delores Brown
Gwen Ocobock
H. Larson
Violet Johnson
Arlene Seeley
Y.W.G.R
Chris Nelson
Irvin Currie
Vivian Nelson
Norma Lervold
Evelyn Rasmussen
Phyllis Greenslade
Barbara Larson
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