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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
1
Feature attraction is Experimental Alcatraz a Doctor tests a new drug on five prisoners from Alcatraz for Army use. Also on the program Warner-Pathe News other shorts and admission prices 2.50 1.50 and 2.00.
Basket dinner Friday May 18 at 12:00 noon in the high school auditorium. Bring your own table service and each child should bring fruit for a cold drink. Everyone is invited to make the last day memorable.
Randolph Scott leads a four brother Confederate veteran crew building the Santa Fe railroad to the Southwest while amid outlaw trouble and romance with Janis Carter. The Kansas City World Premiere was April 26 and the film runs May 19-20 with a climactic freight train sequence.
Johnny Weissmuller headlines Jungle Jim in a safari adventure mixing tribe clashes and jungle peril. Virginia Grey leads romance with George Reeves and others as the cast features in a Columbia Pictures release opening Tuesday May 22 and 23, followed by Frenchie on May 29-30.
Phil Weir of the W. W. Aspegren farm near Pawnee Park shut 14 sows to farrow 121 piglets in 21 hours from a single sire. The writer hopes other farmers can match this to provide ham and eggs without morgaging the shop.
The response to the cancer drive was wonderful with total receipts totaling 34000. A grateful note thanks each contributor for interest, service and gifts from Blanche Haggman and Josie Robison.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Ebright Mr and Mrs Silas Perry Mr and Mrs Harold Ocopock and family and Ira Townsend visiting Mrs Alice Cahil and Mrs Emily Willis.
Columbia Pictures brings the popular Gasoline Alley comic strip to the screen with Corky and Skeezix played by Scott Beckett and Jimmy Lydon. The article notes the strip’s long history and its evolving characters, and lists cast members and the release date.
The Triple L Club met with Mrs. Ben Denoyer on Thursday afternoon. Fifteen members answered roll call. After the business session a pinochle game was played at four tables. High score went to Mrs. Hannah Freed, traveling prize to Mrs. Bill Clark, and low to Mrs. George Ha ser. Lunch was served and the group adjourned to meet with Mrs. Harry Hohman on May 24.
The Evangelical United Brethren group W.S.W.S. met May 11 in the aid room with Mrs. Charley Berggren presiding. Delegates and program details were discussed for the Camp Webster convention May 21 23 at Salina. The next meeting is set for June 11 with Mrs. John Sjolander leading.
John Vandeveer marked his 87th birthday Friday May 11 at the Lena Fogelberg Home. Guests included Mrs H F Larsen Mrs Mervin Larsen Penny Mrs Stanley McMillen Will Vandeveer Donald Fogelberg and Richard Fogelberg.
Sunday afternoon visitors and lunch guests celebrated Bette Lee's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Loring, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loring, Ole Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stenson and Glenn, Mrs. John Graham, Jody and Jack.
Scandia School outlines May activities from eighth grade night to high school commencement across May 16 to May 18. It lists the 21 seniors receiving diplomas on May 17 and notes a Sophomore girls party at Lois Erickson’s home and a kitchen shower for Miss Thompson with mothers serving lunch.
Friday evening a monthly get-together was held at the Little Brick School House. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hallgren and family Reuben Fredrickson Alice and Johnny Mr and Mrs Verl Hallgren and Patricia Mr and Mrs Gus Hallgren Mr and Mrs Ed Swan and Vernon Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.
Mrs Kenneth Danielson was hostess to a Stanley party Tuesday afternoon with guests including Mrs Bill Moe, Mrs Andrew Stafford, Mrs Alfred Swanson, Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola, Mrs Elmer Danielson, Mrs George Christie, Mrs Lers Norgard, Mrs Carl Norgard, Mrs Tekla Brown, Mrs Martin Johnson, Mrs Steve Arnoldy, Mrs Nathan Weir, Mrs Virgil Morrow, Mrs Rex Farrell, Mrs Earl Hammil, Mrs Bud Hallgren, Mrs Ralph Moe, Mrs Harlan Sandell and children, Mrs Charley Loomis, Mrs Rollo Thompson, Mrs Chester Anderson, Mrs Addison Carlson and baby, Mrs Ed Swanson, Mrs Seaman, Mrs Manning and Miss Anna Swanson.
Mr and Mrs Richard Loring entertained the 47 Club members at their home Friday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Carl Hugos and Gladys, Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby, Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison, Mr and Mrs M L Larson, Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and Clarence, Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja, Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman and daughters, Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and Sheryl, Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor, Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer, and Mrs Gustava Ostberg.
A family gathering Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Sophia Johnson celebrated her 84th birthday. Relatives listed include Mr and Mrs Albin Anderson Mr and Mrs Ed Kauer Mr and Mrs Charley Gabrielson Lester Willard Martin Johnson Georgine Osborne Paul Jimmy Frank Isaacson Carl Minnie Anderson Lela Simmons Donna Carl Moline and others.
Brady and Dorothy Denton of Saginaw Michigan become the millionth stockholders of the Bell Telephone System. Southwestern Bell notes the milestone shows one in forty five Americans own Bell stock and highlights dividends and a wartime era expansion program benefiting Kansas and the nation.
S/Sgt. and Mrs. Robert White and Bobby and Harold McDowell were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and Gregory.
A basket dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Linden with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Larson Mrs Edna Dicke and family Mrs Sid Grid Peterson Ruth Sophia Lundeen Mr and Mrs Carl Larson Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and sons Mr and Mrs Benny Hoel Randall Mr and Mrs Gideon Anderson Jewell City Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson and Jerry Mrs Emil Beyer and Linda Omaha Neb Francis Larson St Louis Mo George Hoe Wayne Beverly Bates and Mrs Hannah Larson Topeka.
Lunch guests at the A. C. Florell home honored Barbara Ann Palecek including F. J. Palecek Gale Hare and others from Fairbury Munden Denver Junction City Randall and surrounding areas. Barbara Ann was confirmed Sunday morning in the Lutheran church in Fairbury Nebraska.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson were informed that Bill Wilsons brother-in-law Mr. Shoemaker, a Chicago resident, died and was buried in Hoopton NL last Friday.
Mrs Emil Beyer and Linda of Omaha Nebraska are visiting Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and family and other relatives this week.
Lois Erickson entertained a group Wednesday evening at her home including Mrs Norman Currie Mrs Glenn Erikson Mrs Beatrice Ransom Nina Anderson Clara Mae Carlson JoAnn Currie Janet Freed Irene Hammer Warnetta Johnston Dorothy Johnson Margie Lervold Gwendolyn Linden Laura Moe Patsy Nelson Arla Ocobock Kay Rasmussen Carol Rasmussen Barbara Robbins and Grada Thompson. The guests enjoyed games and singings and a lovely lunch was served by Lois and her mother.
Last week of the Nelson IGA Baby N G A Contest ends Saturday night drawing interest across the community. The top seven finishers announced Wednesday morning include Everett Lee Fike Cheryl Currie Phyllis Aspegren Patricia Hallgren Gregory White Lester Gustin and Lola Jean Sandell with listed addresses.
A Reece Construction Co. winch truck from Scandia rescued a year old bull valued at $800 from a 40 foot well near St Marys. Axel Jensen of Scandia operated the winch while Cameron Smith of Sweet Springs rode the cable down to attach it to the bull’s horns. Smith then scaled the wall as Jensen tightened the line and hoisted the bull to safety with no injuries.
Sorosis Study Club entertained husbands May 8 at a plantation dinner in the club room. Hostesses wore Southern Belle attire and mint juleps were served to gentlemen. A Southern themed program featured songs, a talk on The Deep South, guitarist Everett Lee Johnson, a quiz on The South, and a finale with minstrels.
The Sherdahl H D U met May 10 at Mrs Kenneth Tuley home with twelve members and three guests. A group discussion covered needs for program planning and lessons on preparing foods for freezing were given by Mrs Leslie Johnson and Mrs George Simmons. The lesson resumes June 12 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Carl Peterson and roll call will be a menu of frozen foods.
A Belleville meeting of Ophel Chapter drew several Scan dia O E S members from the area. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson, Mrs. Myrtle Grubb, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom, Miss Mary West, Mrs. Frank Gransted, Mrs. E. H. Lewis, Miss Josie Robison, Mrs. Lloyd Norris, and Mrs. Elsie Noble.
A Friday evening house warming at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Runft and family drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jensen and Jimmy, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jensen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haser, and Mr. and Mrs. Artie Jensen with Richard and Virginia. A pot luck lunch followed for all attendees.
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