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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1950

Page

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Prince of Foxes to Feature Top Acting Talent in Rome Setting

Hollywood uses an international cast for Prince of Foxes shot in Italy over twelve months. Tyrone Power Wanda Hendrix and Orson Welles lead the Hollywood colony with European stars in a major American production. Filming sites include San Angelo castle and Roman hilltop churches. The movie opens May 27 28 at the Princess Theatre alongside When Willie Comes Marching Home.

Hollywood Darry F. Zanuck Italy Princess Theatre Tyrone Power Wanda Hendrix Orsan Wells Hollwoad Gine Henry King Hotel Excelsior Rome San Pietro de Montori Terracina Borgia Circe Troy Prince of Foxes Willie

Shelley Winters Stars In South Sea Sinner At Princess Theatre

The film South Sea Sinner opens at the Princess Theatre May 20. Shelley Winters as a sultry singer drives the action with Macdonald Carey and Helena Carter in a plot of love and crime on a Pacific island.

Shelley Winters Hit South Pacific Universal - International Java Princess Theatre Oraca Pacific Islands Macdonald Carey Helena Carter Frank Lovejoy Luther Adler Tover Keeper Art Smith Liberace

Whirlpool stars Tierney Conte Ferrer in suspenseful thriller

Gene Tierney Richard Conte and Jose Ferrer headline the 20th Century Fox mystery Whirlpool a stylish suspense drama about a wife with kleptomania and insomnia seeking help from a hypnotist amid high society. Otto Preminger produced and directed the film with Barbara O Neill Eduard Franz Constance Collier and Fortunio Bonanova in supporting roles. A final note teases Bagdad in Technicolor upcoming May 30 31.

20Th Century-Fox Laura Gene Tierney Richard Conte Jose Ferrer Charles Bickford Otto Preminger Miss Tierney Conte Ferrer Bagdad

Jensen Family Hosts Mother's Day Birthday Dinner

A family basket dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen. Guests included Tom and Everett Ledbetter and their daughters from Belleville, Ea Jensen and Jim, Ralph Jensen, and Mgr. Artie Jensen with Richard and Virginia. The event honored May birthdays and Mother's Day.

Axel Jensen Loren Larry Tom Ledbetter Everett Ledbetter Belleville Ea Jensen Jim Ralph Jensen Mgr Artie Jensen Richard Virginia

Sunday Afternoon Guests at Mrs Sophia Johnson Home Event

Sunday afternoon guests at the Mrs. Sophia Johnson home in honor of her birthday anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norm an, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. C G Gabrielson, Willard and Lester, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kauer, Mr. and Mrs. Albin Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swanson.

Sophia, Johnson Martin Johnson and Norman Kenneth Danielson Elmer Danielson C. G. Gabrielson Willard and Lester Ed Kauer Albin Anderson Carl, Swanson

Bower family honor reunion picnic at Concordia Park

A Sunday family reunion picnic dinner at Concordia Park honored Mr. and Mrs. Don Bowersox. Attendees included Janet and Allen Bowersox of Montebello California and numerous Johnsons, Bowersox, and Hummell relatives from Pasadena Texas Belleville Concordia Formosa and other locations.

Beloit guests dine with local Lewis family

Ray Lewis of Beloit and Walter H. Berger were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. BE. H. Lewis.

Ray Lewis Beloit Walter H. Berger Mrs BE. H. Lewis

Menzies Announce Birth of Ronald James in Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Menzies of Los Angeles announce the birth of a son, Ronald James, on April 18. Mrs. Menzies was formerly Miss May Ball of Scandia.

Gerald Menzies Los Angeles Calif Ronald James

Beloit Worker Helps With Early Week Job Work

C E McKimson of Beloit assisted with early week job work and was praised for his prompt help. The note thanks Mac for rushing to assist when called.

C. E. McKimson Beloit Mac

Goodwins and Browns Attend Sunday Evening Callers

Mr and Mrs G K Goodwin and Janice of Mankato and Mr and Mrs Bert Brown of Belleville were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin.

G. K. Goodwin Janice Mankato Bert Brown Belleville Claude Goodwin

Janice Goodwin Visits Grandmother This Week

Janice Goodwin is spending the week with her grandmother Mrs. Claude Goodwin. The arrangement highlights family ties and a brief domestic visit.

Janice Goodwin Mrs Claude Goodwin

Scandia High School Commencement and Week of Events

Last week of school includes senior commencement on May 18 and Alumni Banquet on May 19. Baccalaureate was Sunday with readings, music, and a sermon by Rev. N H Pearson. Readiness and projects noted for Shop I and II classes as students finish six weeks.

Harold Cooper Larry Hobson

Alumni Banquet and May 19 Event at Scandia High

The alumni banquet will be held Friday evening May 19 in the Scandia high school auditorium. A revue of fifty years will feature music and costumes with guest speaker Ralph Walker from the twenties. Dinner at 6 20 followed by the program and alumni dance.

Scandia High School Ralph Walker

Ika Goodwin and Claude Goodwin Visit Glenwood Freed Home

Ika Goodwin of Mankato and Claude Goodwin called at the Glenwood Freed home Sunday evening according to a local brief.

Ika’ Goodwin Mankato Claude Goodwin Glenwood Freed Home

Mrs Fitzgerald and Cheryl Visit Denver Friends

Mrs. R. E. Fitzgerald and Cheryl returned from Denver Colorado Tuesday after visiting Mrs. S. H. Wyant and children for two weeks. Jani fer Wyant joined them for the return visit to Scandia.

R. E. Fitzgerald Cheryl Denver Colo S. H. Wyant Janifer Wyant Scandia

Mother's Day Dinner Trip in Concordia and Glasco

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson with Lois and Jance and Joan Sankey shared a Mother's Day dinner at the Igloo Cafe in Concordia. They visited friends in Glasco in the afternoon.

Vernon Erickson Lois and Jance Joan Sankey Concordia Glasco

Edith Forsberg Visits Courtland Friends on Sunday

Mrs. Edith Forsberg spent Sunday afternoon in Courtland with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson, sharing time at their home.

Edith Forsberg Arthur Johnson Courtland

Reverend H Severingly Visits Eastvedt Family

The minister Rev H Severingly called on Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt Friday morning at their home to discuss parish matters and offer pastoral support.

Rev. H. Severingly E. M. Eastvedt

Friday Evening Guests Visit Eastvedt Couple

Mr and Mrs John Carlson were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt.

John Carlson E. M. Eastvedt

Frints Host Guests Ernie Frint and Mrs Doctor

Ernie Frint and Mrs. Robert Doctor were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs. Leslie Frint.

Ernie Frint Robert Doctor Leslie Frint

Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor as Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Summer

Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor visited Sunday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Sam Summer, sharing time at their home.

Robert Doctor Sam Summer

Iona Vallan Visits Claude Goodwin Home Saturday Evening

Iona Vallan attended a social gathering at the Claude Goodwin residence on Saturday evening. The event appeared casual and centered on familiar friends and conversation.

Iona Vallan Claude Goodwin

Leon Wick on way to Columbus and Ned at Robison home

Leon Wick of Washington DC travels toward Columbus while Ned attends a Sunday dinner guest appearance at the Robison home.

Leon Wick Washington, D. C Columbus Ned Robison

Contributions to American Cancer Society Reach 282.50

Blanche Haggman thanks volunteers as total contributions to the American Cancer Society reach 282.50. The note credits the solicitors for their efforts and expresses gratitude for support.

American Cancer Society

Notice of REA Meeting for District 88 Project Signers

A special interest meeting for those signed for R REA on a project will be held at District 88 school house Monday evening May 22 at 8 00 pm. The session aims to instruct and help attendees using REA services.

R.re.a District R.ea

Bobby Currie Birthday Celebrated by Local Families

Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and sons Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and Marilyn Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and Jim Currie were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family in honor of Bobby s birthday anniversary.

Don Thomas Woodrow Anderson Marilyn Roy Thomas Jim Currie Glenn Currie Bobby

Zimmerman Guests at Sandell Home Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Warren Zimmerman spent Sunday evening as supper guests of Mr and Mrs Peter Sandell and Paula.

Warren Zimmerman Peter Sandell Paula

Sandell family visits Elmer Danielson home Sunday

Mr Pat Sandell Mrs Pat Sandell and Lala spent Sunday at the Elmer Danielson home.

Pat Sandell Lala Elmer Danielson Home

Moe Family Visiting Lawrence on Weekend

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe visited Lawrence on Sunday and spent the day with their son Billy in a family outing.

Bill Moe Lawrence Billy

Local Dinner Guests Include Moe Family and Ralph Miles

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and Ralph Miles were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Moe.

Mrs Bill Moe Ralph Miles Albert Moe

Ronald Clark Visits Phillipsburg Family

Ronald Clark spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark and Billy in Phillipsburg, sharing time with the family.

Ronald Clark Phillipsburg Mrs Bill Clark Billy

Ollie and Mrs Johnson Visit Bill and Mrs Clark

Mr and Mrs Ollie Johnson were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark.

Ollie Johnson Bill Clark

Sunday Dinner Guests at Hammer Home

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammer and daughters were Mrs. Ellen Hammer and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ames, Junior, Dale, Eve lyn and Hilton.

Harvey Hammer Ellen Hammer Howard Ames Dale Evelyn Hilton

The Threat Screened At Princess Tonight

Action picture The Threat plays at the Princess tonight Thursday May 18 with Warner-Pathe News and other shorts adding to the program.

the Princess Warner - Pathe News

School Dinner Friday Noon at High School Auditorium

A basket dinner will be held on the last day of school, Friday May 19 at noon in the high school auditorium. Committees include table committee with Wyatt Corbin Max Muth Vernon Eriksson Esther Hammer Mildred Anderson Margaret Anderson Elsie Christensen Maudie Farrell and servers Léona Jensen Alice Thompson Grace Cooper Maxine Muth and Mable Quantic. Coffee committee lists Margaret Lervold Cold Drink and Alice Hammer. Everyone should bring their own table service.

Wyatt Corbin Max Muth Vernon Erickson Esther Hammer Mildred Anderson Margaret Anderson Elsie Christensen Maudie Farrell Léona Jensen Alice Thompson Grace Cooper Maxine Muth Mable Quantic Margaret Lervold Alice Hammer

Art Cardwell Dies at 71 in Scandia Community

The Scandia community mourns Art Cardwell 71 who died at his home Tuesday afternoon after a week of illness. He ran a local service station for years before retiring. He is survived by his widow one daughter Mrs Alice Greenslade three sons Homer George and Charley all residents of the area eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Art Cardwell Scandia Art Alice Greenslade Homer George Charley

Triple L Club meets with hostess Mrs Axel Jensen

Twelve members and three guests attended the Thursday afternoon gathering of the Triple L Club hosted by Mrs Axel Jensen. Pinochle was played at four tables with Vernice Cardwell winning high and Shane Clark traveling prize. Merle Haserlow and Mrs Edward Forsberg won guest prizes. A luncheon followed and the club plans to meet May 25 with Mrs Ren Denoyer.

Triple L Axel Jensen Loren Fiorell Maurice Freed Edward Forsberg Vernice Cardwell Shane Clark Merle Haserlow Ren ‘Denoyer

Local Families Gather for Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Pete Hamilton and Dickie of Junction City, Mr and Mrs Don Johnson of Belleville, Bud Johnson of Bridgeport Nebr, Mrs Helen Johnson of Courtland. Miss Idelia Crawford of Formosa, Lewis Johnson of Portland Ore, Maurice Johnson, Charles and Donnie and Jar Johnson of Pasadena Texas, Mr and Mrs Don Bowersox and family of Monte Bello Calif, and Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage. Joan and Peggy of Concordia were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs C C Johnson.

Concordia Park Don Bowersox Janet and Allen Montebello Calif Lewis Johnson Portland Ore Maurice Johnson Charles Donnie Jarl Johnson Pasadena Texas Charley O. Johnson Lee Bowersox Lyle Marshall Beth LaVon Bowersox Carol Ann Belleville Chester Johnson Karen Leonard le Sage Joan Peggy Mary Ellen Hummell Concordia C. P. Rydell Idola Crawford Formosa Algot Anderson Pete Hamilton Dickie Junction City Don Johnson Bud Johnson Bridgeport Nebr Helen Johnson Courtland Idelia Crawford Jar! Johnson Leonard LeSage C. C. Johnson

Topeka Guests Dine With Local Families

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Orland Kenyon and family Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson and Lyle Mr and Mrs Arthur Jackson and family and Mrs Sam Hawkman of Topeka visiting Mr and Mrs Fred Ames for a shared meal.

Orland Kenyon Glenn Larson Lyle Arthur Jackson Sam Hawkman Topeka Fred Ames

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Two Named Couples

Mr and Mrs Waletr Henry were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson. Afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders.

Santa Ana couple hosts guests of Walter Henry

Mr and Mrs Douglas Gunter of Santa Ana California and Mrs Winnie Anderson were guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Henry on Thursday and Friday.

Douglas Gunter Santa Ana, Calif Winnie Anderson Walter Henry

Mrs Carlson Visits Mrs Nelson Monday

Mrs. Carlson visited Mrs. Nelson on Monday for a social call.

O. W. Carlson Harold Nelson

Ahrenses Spend Sunday With Perry Family Friends

Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry along with Marcia and Diane, sharing a quiet afternoon in town.

E. Porter Ahrens Arnold J. Perry Marcia Diane

Mr and Mrs Walter Henry Guests of Mrs Minnie Anderson

Mr and Mrs Walter Henry were hosted by Mrs Minnie Anderson on Sunday, with details limited to their visit.

Granstedt and Johnson Guests of Moe Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt and Wesley Johnson were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Stan ley Moe.

Frank Granstedt Wesley Johnson Stanley Moe

Gransteads Visit Lewis Family Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs E H Lewis at their home, sharing hospitality and conversation in a cordial social call.

Frank Granstedt E. H. Lewis

Mr and Mrs Fred Wager Spent Evening with Clark Couple

Mr and Mrs Fred Wager spent Sunday evenings with Mr and Mrs Bill Clark, sharing time in a social visit.

Fred Wager Bill Clark

Mrs Hankman Visiting Topeka Guest Lineup

Mrs Sam Hankman of Topeka is visiting, joined by her granddaughter Mrs Art hur Jackson, Mr Jackson and family for a social visit in town.

Sam Hankman Topeka Arthur Jackson Mr. Jackson

Saturday Evening Guests At Eastvedt Home

Saturday evening visitors at the E. M. Eastvedt residence included Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Reece, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Barleen, Janice, James and Benton, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and Sheryl.

E. M. Eastvedt C. O. Reece M. L. Larson Lloyd Barleen Janice James and Benton Harold Smith Sheryl

Currie Family Hosts Weekend Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas. Evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Don Thomas Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and Marilyn and Jim Currie.

Glenn Currie Roy Thomas Don Thomas Woodrow Anderson Marily Jim Currie

Dinner guests at Ada Aspegren home Sunday

Basket dinner guests included George Larson and family Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita Clyde Norris of Belleville Loren Carlgren Norman Sankey of Republic and their spouses.

Ada Aspegren George Larson Carrol Anderson Judith Anita Clyde Norris Belleville Loren Carlgren Norman Sankey Republic

Social hosting lists Tuesday evening guests

Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Martin Johnson and Norman

Republic visitors tour Salina to see Bloomgren family

Mrs Emanuel Carlson and Mr and Mrs J W Haill and Mr and Mrs Wilbert Hall of Republic spent Sunday in Salina visiting Rexl Bloomgren and family.

Emanuel Carlson J. W. Haill Wilbert Hall Republic Salina Rexl Bloomgren

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Visit Sandell Household

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson were Friday evening coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola.

Elmer Danielson Pat Sandell Lola

Birthday honors for J P Vandeveer and Willi

Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald Sunday hosted guests for the 86th birthday of J P Vandeveer. Also at the gathering were Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and Larry, joining the celebration.

J. P. Vandeveer Willi Lena Fogelberg Donald Mr. Vandeveer Richard Fogelberg Larry

Carlsons Visited Mrs. Hanson at Randall

Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Ofe Hanson at Randall.

Swen Carlson Ofe Hanson Randall

Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson Attend Randall Commencement

Mr. and Mrs Swen Carlson attended the commencement exercises at Randall Sunday evening.

Swen Carlson Randall Sunday Evenine

Fogelbergs Host Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald

Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and their children were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Lena Fogelberg and Donald.

Richard Fogelberg Lena Fogelberg Donald

Family honors Mother's Day and anniversaries at Barleen home

Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen and families were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Charles Barleen and Ralph honoring Mother's Day and Mr and Mrs Hammer's wedding anniversary.

Harold Hammer Lloyd Barleen Charles Barleen Ralph Mrs. Hammer

Scandia Businesses Close Friday for School Celebration

Most Scandia business houses will close from noon Friday May 19 to after the last day of school celebration. The program includes a school auditorium dinner at noon games and baseball at the ball park and the induction of new alumni members of S H S.

Scansdia

Household Memos offer good homemaking tips

The Scandia Journal highlights Household Memos by Lynn Chambers a practical seasonal guide for homemakers. Tips cover budget cooking canning and garden produce with timely advice aimed at improving home tasks for readers in Scandia and surrounding areas.

Scandia Lynn Chambers Scandia Journal Journal

Mother's Day Service at Amana Lutheran Church

Amana Lutheran Church youths led Sunday morning services on Mother's Day with an organ prelude and processional. The program featured scripture reading prayer tribute to mothers, an address by John Dart, anthems, hymns, prayers, and church notices with ushers listed.

Amana Lutheran Church E. T. Olson Jesus Carla Fence Arnold J. Perry - Long Carla Reece Larry O'Brien Arnold J. Perry Kenneth Tu

Sunday Guests Do Wellin Belleville

Mr and Mrs Ford Olson and Eva join Mr and Mrs Glenwood Fre ed Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow and family and Alta Mae Milner as Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs Alta Goodwin in Belleville.

Ford Olson Eva Glenwood Fréed Warren Tebow Alta Mae Milner Alta Goodwin Belleville

Bloomington guests at Glenwood Freed home

Mr and Mrs Wilford Collins and friends from Bloomington Nebraska visited the Glenwood Freed home for Sunday afternoon lunch.

Wilford Collins Bloomington, Nebr Glenwood Freed Home

Conzelman Guests Dine with Republic Couple

Mr and Mrs E E Conzelman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Conzelman at Republic, sharing a family gathering and meal.

E. E. Conzelman Charles Conzelman Republic

Kackley Bridge Club Hosts Caroling Card Party

The Kackley Bridge Club met with hostess Mrs. Aaron Carlson. Members present included Mrs. James Carney Mrs. Carl Johnson Mrs. Allwyn Tornquist Mrs. Swen Carlson Mrs. ElReno Sederlin Mrs. Victor Floreland and Mrs. Conrad Sederlin. Floyd Nelson was a guest. Bridge played at two tables with Mrs. Carney winning high and Mrs. Conrad Sederlin low. Nolan guest prize. A delicious lunch followed.

Kackley Bridge Club Aaron Carlson James Carney Carl Johnson Allwyn Tornquist Swen Carlson ElReno Sederlin Victor Floreland Conrad Sederlin Floyd Nelson

Conference visitors attend Midwest event with local hosts

Mrs Ed Olson and Mrs N H Pearson traveled with Rev Cie A A Larson of Herndon to a Midwestern gathering. They were joined by attendees from various parts of the conference as visitors in attendance.

Ed Olson N. H. Pearson Cie A. A. Larson Herndon M Hi

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