Salute to the Marines At The Princess
MGM's Salute to the Marines stars Wallace Berry in a gruff yet affectionate Marine Sergeant role. Fay Bainter appears with Berry as his peace-seeking wife while Reginald Owen and Keye Luke headline a colorful supporting cast in Philippines action and invasion scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Berry
Miss Bainter
Phillippines
Berry
Reginald Owen
Donald Curtis
Marilyn
Philippines
Supreme Court Rejects Kansas Claim On Forbes Bend Lands
The U S Supreme Court rejected Kansas claim to about 2500 acres in Forbes Bend along the Missouri River boundary with Missouri. The ruling, upholding Special Master Samuel M Wilson's finding, says the land was originally Missouri soil and now lies east of the navigable channel midpoint and outside Kansas' original border. Miss Jane Ewing returned home from St Joseph Hospital in Concordia after a two week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Supreme Court
Kansas
Forbes Bend
Missouri River
Missouri
Doniphan County
Holt
Samuel M. Wilson
Kentuckey
Jane Ewing
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Junior Senior Banquet Captured In Garden Theme Night
The Junior-Senior Banquet was held Friday in the high school auditorium with an "An Old Fashioned Garden" theme. Decorations featured a central wishing well, green grass, white picket fence, and a rock garden as the stage backdrop. The program included Welcome by Paul Nelson and Impressions by Pauline Larson, Christine Acree, Norma Searcy, Helen Hageman, and Mr. Quantic, ending with Farewell by Paul Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Auditorium
Paul Nelson
Pauline Larson
Frances Haser
Christine Acree
Norma Searcy
Helen Hagegman
Mr. Quantic
Elsie Bowersox Seeks Reelection for Register of Deeds
Elsie Bowersox announces candidacy for reelection as Register of Deeds subject to Republican voters at the August primary. A native of Republic County she pledges to perform the duties to the best of her ability if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Bowersox
Office of Register of Deeds
Miss Bowersox
Republic County
Local Nuptials Unite Cleo and Edward Forsberg in Kansas
Cleo Ward writes from a Pacific island about the May 12 wedding of Lenna Mae Fischer of Hardy Nebraska to Edward Forsberg of Scandia Kansas at Belleville Methodist church. They plan to farm near Scandia and Cleo sends greetings while noting wartime paper shortages and open air shows for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenna Mae Fischer
Harry Fischer
Hardy
Nebraska
Edward Forsberg
Edith Forsberg
Scandia
C. A. Fisher
Methodist
Belleville
Kansas
Andy Thompson
Forsberg
Republic High School
Republic County
Scandia High School
Cleo
Pete” Ward
Pacific
Pete
Alumni Committee Plans Annual Banquet at High School
The Alumni Association executive committee met at Mrs. Spencer Wyant's home to finalize banquet plans. Dinner is 7:00 p m in the high school auditorium Friday May 19, with reservations through secretary Vivian Nelson. attendees included Norma Aspegren, Mrs. Wayne Watson, Josie Robison, Vivian Nelson, and Pete Sandell. Initiation of seniors is set for 2:30 p m Friday on Maine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Spencer Wyant
Vivian Nelson
Norma Aspegren
Wayne Watson
Josie Robison
Pete Sandell
Maine Street
Tulips Arrive in Time for Mother's Day Gift
A bouquet of multicolored tulips from A. B. Johnson was delivered for Mother's Day but arrived after the giver visited on Saturday. The recipients express gratitude for the specimens from Tulip Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Johnson
Birthday honored by Lindberg hosts in Republic
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Lindberg honored Mrs. Lindberg's birthday. Attending were Algor Anderson and Ronnie. Bill Sanders. Jim and Bob. C. P. Rydell. Clifford, Duaine, Beverly Lindberg. Lloyd Lindberg and Charley Aspegren from Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Lindberg
Scandia Names Acting Postmaster And Assistant
Scandia again has a postmaster with Minnie K Cardwell as acting postmaster and Dorothy W Qcobock as assistant since the post office inspector visit last Friday. The two have carried on since Lyell Ocobock resigned early winter, Tod Cardwell in turn acting, and now they continue in the same careful manner at this local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Minnie K. Cardwell
Dorothy W. Qcobock
Lyell Ocobock
Tod” Cardwell
Dr Nichols Buys Farm Near Harveyville Kansas
Dr O V Nichols purchases a well improved tract about one and a half miles from Harveyville near Topeka. He dreams of farm life with rural electrification and all comforts. Fred Evert and Alvie Thompson with Rob Thompson drove south of Minneapolis Kansas Monday for a combine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. V. Nichols
Harveyville
Kansas
Topeka
Doc
Fred Evert
Alvie
Rob Thompson
Minneapolis
Apology for Omission of Birthday Dinner Hosts
A correction notes Walter Preble and Ernest Nelson as gracious hosts of the birthday dinner for E. C. Wires. The note explains the mistake in last week’s issue and says the Mrs. apologizes and assigns the blame to the omission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Preble
Ernest Nelson
E. C. Wires
Evelyn Carlgren Spends Week at Carroll Carlgren Home
Miss Evelyn Carlgren spent the past week at the Carroll Carlgren home, a short social visit noted for its quiet family gathering and companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Carlgren
Carroll Carlgren
Jacqueline Cooper Weekend Guest of Carolyn Loring
Jacqueline Cooper acted as a weekend guest at the home of Carolyn Loring. The visit highlighted social ties between the two households and provided a brief notice of personal association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline Cooper
Carolyn Loring
Eighty Five Years Young Birthday Celebration
On May 8 1844 Mrs Augusta Peterson celebrated her 85th birthday with a pot luck lunch at her home. Neighbors Mrs Marvin Humphrey Mrs Paul Humphrey Jimmy Mrs Loren Florell Janice Mrs Lawrence Nondorf Genevieve Eula Larry Mrs Martin Larson of Topeka and Mrs Alvin Anderson attended and gifted cards. Peterson who fell two months ago is now mobile without a crutch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Peterson
Marvin Humphrey
Paul Humphrey
Jimmy
Loren Florell
Janice
Lawrence Nondorf
Genevieve
Eula
Larry
Martin Larson
Topeka
Alvin Anderson
Peterson
Baccalaureate Service Held At High School Auditorium
Sunday night Baccalaureate services were well attended in the High School Auditorium. The program included processional by Mrs. Harry Quantic, hymn Faith of Our Fathers, invocation by Rev. N. H. Pearson, sextette Day is Dying in the West, sermon For All Things are Yours by Rev. Hjalmar Larson, solo by Pauline Larson, and benediction by Rev. M. A. Perkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Quantic
Our Fathers
N. H. Pearson
Hjalmar Larson
Pauline Larson
M. A. Perkins
Ninth wedding anniversary celebration at Hammer Barleen home
Sunday dinner and supper guests gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and family to honor their ninth wedding anniversary and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen on their third. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and family, Mrs. Benny Lervold and Norma, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barleen, Mr. and Mrs. George Barleen and Elinor, Mr. and Mrs. William Mahaffey, Ralph and Glenn Larson, Mrs. Lars Hammer and Barbara Hampton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hammer
Lloyd Barleen
Janice
Carl Hammer
Benny Lervold
Norma
Charles Barleen
George Barleen
Elinor
William Mahaffey
Ralph
Glenn Larson
Lars Hammer
Barbara Hampton
Sandia Parents Win Suit Against Rock Island Railroad
Clifford Brown family sued the Rock Island Railroad in federal court over the death of their son Arlie. The jury awarded $7,660 of the requested $10,000, with likely appeal anticipated and further action possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isue
Kansas City
Rock Island Railroad
Clifford Brown
Arlie
Birthday Observed With Notables At Halgren Home
Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Verle Halgren honored Mrs. Halgren on her birthday. Attendees included Elmer Danielson family Gus Halgren Neitus Sandell George Haser Frances G A Samuel son Este Samuelson Melvin George and Alfred Hallowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verle Halgren
Mrs. Halgren
Elmer Danielson
Gus Halgren
Neitus Sandell
George Haser
Frances
G. A. Samuelson
Este Samuelson
Melvin George
Alfred Hallowell
A. M. Bettis
Ahrens Takes Post as Private Secretary in Denver
Jeannette Ahrens recently departed for Denver and secured employment as private secretary to the District Manager of the Niles Mosher Tobacco Company in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Ahrens
Denver
Niles, Mosher Tobacco Company
That
Topeka SBA Superintendent Visited Scandia Friends
Carl A. Westin, superintendent of the S. B. A. Home in Topeka, spent last week in Scandia visiting his mother and old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl A. Westin
Topeka
Scandia
Willard Sothers Returns Home Improved From Savannah
Willard Sothers comes back from Savannah Missouri much improved in health and his many friends express gratitude for his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Sothers
Savannah
Missouri
Family Hears Hopeful News On Absent Son Forrest
The Horton Johnson family received a Mother's Day message noting their son Forrest, long reported missing in action, is held prisoner by the Germans but with hope he will return. Rev Pearson’s family welcomed Nelson’s arrival from Pittsburg and Lois’s visit with fiancé in Omaha. Seaman Kay Goodwin, son of Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin, returned to Farragut Idaho for a short leave and plans to join an outgoing unit soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton Johnson
Forrest
Rev. Pearson
Sam Nels
Pittsburg
Lois
Omaha
Nebraska
Mrs. Pearson
Kay Goodwin
Claude Goodwin
Farragut
Idaho
Local Servicemen Home on Leave Last Week
Irvin Isaacson and family seen on streets with Irvin home from Naval Training at G. L. T. S. to report for duty by Tuesday. Elmer Isaacson also in town on a short furlough visiting family. Pvt. Spencer Wyant of Lincoln Nebraska spent the weekend with Mrs Wyant and Spencer Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Isaacson
Elmer Isaacson
Pvt
Spencer Wyant
Lincoln, Nebraska
Visiting Parley Plotner Reflects Scandia Ties
Parley Plotner, a longtime Scandia figure and former county official, was seen visiting his mother and old friends. Once co treasurer and editor of the Scandia Journal, he now resides in Joplin Missouri with his wife. They traveled toward Topeka for a hospital checkup and planned to meet in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley Plotner
H Im
Topeka
Scandia
Kansas City
Dieckmann Cafe Reopens Under New Management
Our cafe next door reopens under new management as the Dieckmann Cafe. The popular eating house, closed since Moe vacated in May, now operates with the Dieckmanns in charge and seeks local success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dieckmann
Moe
Dieckmanns
PTA Basket Dinner Set for May 19 at High School
The PTA sponsors a basket dinner on the last day of school. Attendees should bring their own basket and service to the high school auditorium. Coffee and cold drinks will be provided by the organization. The event starts at 12 06 noon on Friday May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
H. S. Auditorium
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Cecil Kallaway
Mrs. Helton
Kathleen Lockhart
Grandma Kent
Mabel Page
Ethel
Helen Walker
Sprat
Diana Hale
Kellaway
Lodge
Lodge Brotherhood
James Brown
Jim Helton
Jonas
Fisher—Forsberg
Esther Lucile Cooper
Chester Ray Ewing
Pauline Faye Larson
Jetty Linden
Alvin Mae
Gloria Lee Nelson
Harold Rasmussen
Quentin McMurray
Donald Smith
Norma Jean Coldazier
Everett Lee Johnson
Lawrence Carl Lindecrantz
Ila Marie Mae
Walter C. Preble, Jr
Norma Jean Searcy
Bernice Simmons
Donald Dean Smith
Irene Augusta Swanson
Blue and
Rev
the Green Cathedral
Esther Cooper
A. A. Holtz
Kansas State College
Everett Johnson
Rey Nels Pearson
Mrs
Harry ‘Quantic
DR. Nichols
Ronald Johnson
Carl Aspegren
Lowell Brown
Wakarusa
Ind
Bob Blackburn
Courtland
Notich
Patsy Coopers
Patsy Cooper
Barbara Hammer
Raymond Cooper
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