Snake Pit At The Princess Promises Bold Film Drama
Mary Jane Ward’s best seller The Snake Pit is adapted by Darryl F. Zanuck and heads to the Princess Theatre for a May 21 22 preview. Olivia de Havilland leads a strong cast with Mark Stevens and Leo Genn amid a note warning to children. A second feature So Dear To My Heart stars Holden Porter Hall and Toomey. Arizona and Sofia previews follow with a Symphony of a City reel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Louella Parsons
Samuel Grafton
America
Hedda Hopper
Olivia de Havilland
Mark Stevens
Leo Genn
Genn
Dr. Kik
Celeste Holm
Glenn Langart
Helen
William Holden
Warren
William
Porter Hall
Edgar Buchanan
Regis Toomey
Arizoria
Tucson
Columbia
Arizona Desert
Arizona
Clarence’ Budington Kelland
Saturday Evening Post
Sofia
Stockholm
Sweden
The Clay Pigeon and Timber Stampede at RKO Radio
The Clay Pigeon stars Bill Williams and Barbara Hale as a sailor framed for treason who escapes a naval prison and uncovers conspirators in a Japanese camp. Timber Stampede stars George O’Brien as a rancher battling robber barons with Marjorie Reynolds a hired propagandist turned ally in a frontier town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RKO Radio
Bill Williams
Barbara Hale
Richard Quine
Richard Loo
Frank Fenton
Marya Marco
Frank Wilcox
Robert Bray
Martha’ Hyer
George O’brien
RKO Radio Pictures
O’brien
Marjorie Reynolds
Crooked Ring
RKO
Desert City Pucson Hosts Le Coluber La Motion
Desert city life in the 1860s sparks a vivid scene as Le Coluber presents La motion picture adventures. The fragment hints at a frontier era setting with local color and early cinema intrigue in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Alumni Banquet Tickets On Sale For May 20
Alumni notes announce advance tickets to illuminate the May 20 banquet night. Tickets cost 1.25 dollars and are available from Miss Katherine Nelson at Hammer Grocery or from Mrs Delbert Aspegren, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Nelson
Hammer Grocery
Delbert Aspegren
Y W C A Installs Officers At May Meeting
YWCA members gathered in the high school auditorium on May 9 for a rain bow candle light service and to install officers for the coming year. President Mrs Wallace Aspegren opened with the Flag Salute. devotionals were led by Mrs ElReno Sederlin. scripture read by Mrs Vernon Erickson. prayer by Mrs N H Pearson. Officers installed include President Mrs Archie Isaacson Vice President Mrs Axel Jensen Secretary Mrs Lloyd Norris Treasurer Mrs Glenwood Freed Program chairman Mrs Bud Cloud Social chairman Mrs Ernest Kirk Service chairman Mrs wm Matthias Hospitality chairman Mrs Wallace Aspegren Publicity chairman Mrs Carl McDowell Pianist Miss Gwen Ocobock Song Leader Mrs N H Pearson. Social committee served cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Wallace Aspegren
ElReno Sederlin
Vernon Erickson
N. H. Pearson
Joyce’ Johnson
Archie Isaacson
Axel Jensen
Lloyd Norris
Glenwood Freed
Bud Cloud
Ernest Kirk
Wm. Matthias
Carl McDowell
Gwen Ocobock
Riverview 4-H Notes From May Meeting
Riverview 4-H met May 10 at the Lutheran church. Officers led the Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge with a roll call “your favorite flower.” Members approved a weiner roast and softball team for May 29 and a Belleville picnic on June 12. Miss Irma Dietrich attended as guest. a luncheon was served by Mrs. Gus Fogelberg.
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Agate
Riverview
Lutheran Church
Belleville
Irma Dietrich
Gus Fogelberg
Sandell Family Host Rex Sandell Birthday Dinner
Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Frank with several Sandell households visited Rex Sandell and family Sunday evening to help celebrate Rexs birthday anniversary at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Berggren
Frank
Mat Sandell
Lola
Pete
Sandell
Paula
Nitus Sandell
Ruth
Harlan Sandell
Rex Sandell
Baby
Rex
Birthday Picnic at Concordia Park Honoring Nystrom and Johnson
A Sunday evening picnic at Concordia Park celebrated birthday anniversaries of Reynold Nystrom and Glenn Johnson. Attending were Rey nold Nystrom and wife with daughters, A B Johnson, Archie Larson of Belleville, Glenn Johnson and wife of Concordia, Mrs John Nystrom and Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concordia Park
Reynold Nystrom
Glenn Johnson
A. B. Johnson
Archie Larson
Belleville
Concordia
John Nystrom
Aaron Johnson
Swanson Sandell Family Visit Friends at Danielsons
Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and family and Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Swanson
Pat Sandell
Lola
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth
Mellinger Family Visits Relatives in Scandia
Mr and Mrs T K Mellinger and family from Topeka spent the weekend with relatives in Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.K. Mellinger
Topeka
Scandia
Local Visits Spur Plans for Adamant Banquet
Mrs Lyell Ocobock drove to see Mr and Mrs English in Los Angeles and Wichita to visit brother Laverne English and family. Miss English plans to attend Scandia Adamant Banquet Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyell Ocobock
Erly
Mustard
al Wemper
Lucille English
Los Angles
Calif
Kemper
Dia
English
Wichita
Laverne English
Scandia
Commencement Week Activities Highlight Scandia Events
May activities at Scandia School include high school commencement May 19, final dinner May 20, and baccalaureate services May 15 with Rev. J Orville Bookless preaching. Senior and eighth grade programs, Y-Teen farewells, and track meet results are noted along with local club meetings and upcoming regional and state track events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Orville Bookless
N H. Pearson
Girls’ Glee Club
W. O. Mulvaney
Ihs
Y-Teen Club
Carolyn Loring
Farrell
Cox
Lawrence Stensaas
McDowell
Scandia
Bookless
Glenn Stensaas
Harold Brown
Ronald Anderson
Beloit
Don Cox
Bill Farrell
Harold McDowell
John Bookless
Glenn Stensons
Wichita
Don
Bill
School activities close business houses Friday midday
The business houses will close from 12:00 noon Friday until 4:00 p.m. for school activities. Local shoppers are advised to plan accordingly as operations resume after the event.
Ramona Bowling Weds Eli Rush in Winfield Baptist Church
Mrs Ada Aspegren and family attended the wedding of Miss Ramona Bowling to Mr Eli Rush at the Winfield Baptist Church Sunday. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home, Mrs Harold Bowling. Mrs Rush is the granddaughter of Mrs Ada Aspegren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Aspegren
Carroll Anderson
Judith
Anita
Loren Carlgren
George Larson
Norman Sankey
Don Larson
Sonia
Gené Larson
Becky
Halstead
Clyde Norris
Belleville
Winfield
Ramona Bowling
Eli Rush
Harold Bowling
Rush
Family Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Floyd Johnson
A family dinner was held Sunday at the Johnson home. Guests included T K Mellinger and family from Topeka, Ray Tingstrom and family from Centralia Washington, N S Cooper, R B Cooper, Patsy Jacquelin and Barbara, George Fike and Everett, and O A Johnson with Lucille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Johnson
T. K. Mellinger
Topeka
Ray Tingstrom
Centralia
Wash
N. S. Cooper
R. B. Cooper
Patsy
Jacquelin
Barbara
George Fike
Everett
O. A. Johnson
Lucille
Birthday celebration for Mrs Johnson with friends
A social gathering Friday evening honored Mrs. Joyce Johnson on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson and a long list of friends, with a pot-luck lunch enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Lervold
C. G. Hammer
Sherman Robison
Birthday anniversary gathering at the Ford Olson home
A Sunday party at the Ford Olson residence honored Bob on his birthday anniversary. Relatives present included Mrs. Alta Goodwin of Belleville, Mrs. Helen Mosher, Mrs. Clarence Mahan of Kansas City, Mrs. Vic Berggren of the Republic, Ted Milner and Warren Tebow families with Jimmie, Gaylord Freed of Manhattan, Glenwood Freed and family, and Gloria Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Olson
Bob
Alta Goodwin
Belleville
Helen Mosher
Clarence “Mahan
Kansas City
Vic Berggren
Republic
Ted’ Milner
Warren Tebow
Jimmie
Gaylord Freed
Manhattan
Glenwood Freed
Gloria Swanson
Swenson and Pegren visit Erickson home in Courtland area
Mr. and Mrs. Clarerneé Swenson of Courtland and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kellogg with family from Smith Center were Monday evening visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarerneé Swenson
Courtland
Delbert Aspegren
Melvin Kellogg
Smith Center
Carl Erickson
Rasmussen and Cuthbertsons Visit Dean Mitchell
Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Kaye plus Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson Ed Bugs Tanya Cherie and Mr and Mrs Claude Cuthbertson spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dean Mitchell at Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Rasmussen
Kaye
Carl Cuthbertson
Ed Bugs
Tanya
Cherie
Claude Cuthbertson
Dean Mitchell
Republic
Sunday dinner guests noted in local social column
Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Kenneth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Sandell
Lola
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth
Clarence Strom Hosts Birthday Dinner Attended by Relatives
A birthday anniversary dinner for Mrs. Clarence Strom drew a large group of relatives on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Bud Mahagan and sons, Earl Mahagan and son, Roy Neilson and partner, Clarence Mahagan, all of Lincoln, plus Ben Denoyer George Cardwell and Steven, Zac Powers, Jess Thomas, Frank Ebright, Boyd Imler Earnie Strom and Billy Dean Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Strom
Jess Thomas
Frank Ebright
Boyd Imler
Earnie Strom
Billy Dean Tipton
Mrs Sophia Johnsons 82nd Birthday Celebration
Afternoon gathering honored Mrs Sophia Johnson for her 82nd birthday with family and friends in attendance. Guests included August Johnson Leon Gabrlson and many relatives from nearby towns.
Mrs. Paul Aspegren and Patrice Visit Cheyenne Kin
Mrs. Paul Aspegren and Patrice of Cheyenne Wyoming visited Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Aspegren
Patrice
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wallace Aspegren
Ada Aspegren Birthday Surprised by Relatives
Mrs Ada Aspegren was pleasantly surprised Monday afternoon when relatives gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday. Attendees included Mrs Harry Hohman and Glenna, Mrs Carrol Anderson, Judith and Anita, Mrs George Larson and children Sonia Larson, Mrs Loren Carlgren, Mrs Maurice Medlin, Mrs Minnie Anderson, Mrs Clyde Norris, Mrs Richard Loring, Mrs Sam Mahin, Mrs Carl Reece, Bette Lee Loring and Mass Helen Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Aspegren
Aspegren
Harry Hohman
Glenna
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anita
George Larson
Sonia Larson
Loren Carlgren
Maurice Medlin
Minnie Anderson
Clyde Norris
Richard Loring
Sam Mahin
Carl Reece
Bette Lee Loring
Mass
Helen Larson
Mrs Cooper Hosts U and I Art Club Meeting
Mrs R E Cooper hosted the U and I Art Club Tuesday afternoon at her home. Guests included Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs Carl Hammer Mrs Wm Matthias and Mrs Wallace Aspgren A delicious lunch was served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Housholder
Willing Workers
The
Methodist Church
Belleville
J. Orville Bookless
R. E. Cooper
U and I-Art Club
Walter Boyles
Carl Hammer
Wm. Matthias
Wallace Aspegren
Weekend Visit Highlights Brown Family
Mr and Mrs Jim Freed and baby and Mrs Ivy Brown visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Brown on Sunday afternoon. The gathering included Mike and John and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Freed
Baby
Ivy Brown
Mike and
John
Clifford Brown
Sunday Visitors at Mrs Lars Brown House
Sunday afternoon guests included Mr and Mrs Mark Lindecrantz and family Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and family Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford Ber nita and Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona all visiting Mrs Lars Brown's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars‘ Brown
Marker’ Lindecrantz
Lloyd Brown
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Vernon Smith
Ramona
Johnsons and Ed Johnson Drive to Seat Cabins
Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman and Ed Johnson travel from Oklahoma City to Seat cabins in a brief regional notice. The fragments indicate a family trip or movement involving multiple Johnsons from Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Johnson
Norman
Ed Johnson
Oklahoma City, Okis
Tarzan's Magic Fountain at Princess Tonight
Tarzan's Magic Fountain from the Edgar Rice Burroughs series shows at the Princess Theatre tonight. The feature is described as the best in the Tarzan line with additional Warner Pathe News and several short subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarzan
Princess
Princess Theatre
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Warner Pathe News
Scandia Couple Wed in Belleville Home Ceremony
Miss Phyllis Jean Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Benard Marshall Scandia and Len ard H Dirks son of Mr and Mrs T T Dirks Liberal were married May 1 at the bride's parents home in Belleville The double ring ceremony featured pink gladioli and ferns The couple will reside in Hutchinson with Dirks employed by Security Grain Co and Marshall a nurse supervisor at Epworth Hospital Liberal The guest list included multiple family and friends from Liberal Scandia Belleville Hutchinson and Kansas City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Jean Marshall
Benard Marshall
Scandia
Lenard H. Dirke
T. T. Dirks
Liberal
James Gray
Methodist Church of
Belleville
John Nylund
Frank Mikesell
Lohengrin
Lyle Marshall
Clyde Mitchell
Ruth Tuley
Kansas City
Warren Johnson
Paul Housholder
John Vishnefsky
Scandia High School
St. Francis Hospital of
Wichita
R. N
Epworth Hospital
Dirks
Security Grain Co
Hutchinson
Liberal High School
Coast Guard
Clifton Isaac
Alvin Dirks
Franzie Loep
Clara Brown
Guy French
C. E. Tuley
Charles
Margaret, Brown
Victor
Joe Evans
Marion
Republic
Labon Marshall
Dewey Marshall
Johnny
Cheryl Beth
W. F. Taylor
Lebanon
Sherman Robison and Martha Visit Robert Doctor Home
Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and Martha were Tuesday evening callers at the Robert Doctor home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Robison
Martha
Robert Doctor Home
Local Families Enjoy Dinner Gathering in Mankato
Mr. and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice and Mr and Mrs John Kelly and families of Mankato shared a basket dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Erickson
Lois
Janice
John Kelly
Mankato
Leonard. Freed
Californa visitors from LaVerne and Glendale arrive for visit
Mrs. Blanche Van Dusen of LaVerne Calif Minnie and Cora Bowling and Mrs. Guy Sober of Glendale Calif and Nora Bowling of Chino Calif arrive for a visit Mrs Van Dusen will visit her brother Walter Henry and Mrs Henry and other relatives Mrs Sober visits her niece Mrs Glenn Housholder of Belleville and the Bowlings will visit Mr and Mrs id Fraz lex and Mrs Myers in Manhattan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche van Dusen
LaVerne Calif
Minnie
Cora Bowling
Guy Sober
Glendale
Calif
Nora Bowling
Chino
van Dusen
Walter
Henry
Sober
Neice
Glenn Housholder
Belleville
The
Bowlings
Id Frazlex
Myers
Manhattan
End of Scandia Schools Year With Alumni Banquet
Friday May 20 marks the last day of the Scandia School year. Thirteen high school graduates receive diplomas this Thursday evening. Alumni Banquet at the school auditorium caps the week with P T A basket lunch and community events run by the Alumni Initiation committee and Vernon Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Glen Berry
Marilyn Bookless
Leslie Brown
Betty Cady
Donald Cox
Bill Farrell
Dick Gile
Barbara Hammer
Donald Lewellyn
Arlene Lervold
Ruby Norris
Joyce Rasmussen
Marilyn Walker
P.T. A
Frank Lefvold
Lester Thompson
Elmer Melby
Glenwood Freed
Grant Berggren
Leona Jensen
Carl Reece
Algor Anderson
Carl Hammer
Lloyd ‘Nelson
Todd Cardwell
Rex Ward
Vernon Erickson
Scandia Community Club
Death of Mrs. Anna Lewis in Beloit
Mrs. Anna Lewis, mother of E H Lewis, died late Monday night at her Beloit home. Survived by daughters Mrs. Paul Ewing of Wichita and Mrs. Plovenee Low Bie. Faust of Colcthia. Funeral service set for 2:00 p m Thursday at the Free Methodist church Beloit with River View cemetery Scandia as the burial site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Lewis
Owl Show May 21 at Princess Theatre Screenings
The Princess Theatre hosts an Owl Show at 11:30 p m on Saturday May 21 featuring One Touch of Venus a Universal International screen production adapted from the Broadway hit Starring Robert Walker Ava Gardner Dick Haymes Eve Arden Olga San Juan and Tom Conway the film follows Venus the goddess who becomes a statue then falls for a window trimmer The cast includes a lively romantic plot with three happy endings and musical numbers presented as a light entertainment feature for moviegoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Save the Princess Theatre
Eirth
Robert Walker
Ava Gardner
Dick Haymes
Eve Arden
Olga San Juan
Tom Conway
Venus
Love
Miss Gardner
Wolfish
Whitfield
Walker
Jupiter
Mount Olympus
Venus Jones
Dick’ Haymes
Conalls
Prs
Olga
San
Hayate
Conway
Haa
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Snake Pit
Glenn Top
Zanuck
Mary Jane Ward
20Th Century - Fox
Darryl F. Zanuck
Aresona
Scandia School News
Narka Agenda
Cuba
Munden
Wyatt Corbin
Lee Swanson
Roy Thomas
Cloud
Sophia Johnson
Mary
Anna Lewis
OWL Show
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