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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

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Two Years Before the Mast At The Princess

Paramount presents Two Years Before the Mast at the Princess Theatre on May 24 25 starring Alan Ladd Brian Donlevy William Bendix and Barry Fitzgerald. The classic tale of voyage aboard Pilgrim is dramatized with Dana as narrator and features mutiny romance and a path to seafaring reform.

Richard Henry Dana Paramount Princess Theatre Alan Ladd Brian Donlevy William Bendix Barry Fitzgerald Howard da Silva Esther Fernandez Albert Decker Dana High Sea Congress High Seas Pilgrim Boston Cape Horn California da Silva Brazil Ladd Sigma Chi

G I War Brides and Last Frontier Uprising at Princes Theatre

In Southampton a Double Feature screens G I War Brides a comedy drama and Last Frontier Uprising a Trucolor western musical. Starring Anna Lee James Ellison Doris Lloyd Stephanie Bachelor Robert Armstrong William Henry Monte Hale Adrian Booth Vance Daley Phillip Van Zandt Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. The program also notes a forthcoming show The Show Off with Red Skelton on June 8 4.

Southampton England S. S Argentina Republic Anna Lee Miss Lee James Ellison Doris Lloyd Stephanie Bachelor Robert Armstrong William Henry Monte Hale United States Texas Adrian Booth Mary Lou Gardner Monte Vance Daley James Taggart Vance Lyons Phillip van Zandt Foy Willing The Riders of the Purple Sage Monte ~Hale Red Skelton

Motion Picture Showings Highlight Seasonal Standouts

A film listing praises key productions for the season, noting strong critical reception and anticipated showings. The note emphasizes standout titles and expected audience interest for upcoming screenings.

John Mahan remembered for pioneer life and service

John Moore Mahan born May 29 1860 in Webster County Iowa died May 12 1947 in Belleville at age 86 years 11 months and 12 days. He came to Republic County Kansas in 1870 homesteaded near Scandia and helped build the state. He married Tda Cardwell Sept 19 1886 and was a charter member of the United Brethren church in Scandia serving as elder and in many offices. He is survived by five sons James Frank Howard Clarence John and Susie a granddaughter and eleven great grandchildren.

John Moore Mahan Edward Hulda Mahan Webster County Iowa Frank Belleville Kansas Republic County Scandia Middle West Mahan Tda May Cardwell United Brethren Church Howard Glendale Calif Clarence Kansas City Frank and James John Susie Kentucky Newell’ Cooper A. S. Mahan Salina

Dinner guests share bass meal at Cancor home

Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Jona Billy and Hilton Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elgine Mr and Mrs Ferdison Bobby and Eva Marie Mr and Mrs Waiter Henry and Phil Roy Miss Thelma DePew of Salina and Mr and Mrs Joe McKnight and JQ Elene of Wichita enjoyed a bass dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Jim Goodwin and family of Cancor on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Schneberger spent the last weekend in Ottawa with Mrs Schneberger s sister Mr and Mrs B Enyart and family.

Carl] Hammer Jona Billy Hilton Milo Johnson Ferdison Bobby Eva Marie Henry and Philroy Thelma DePew Salina Joe McKnight JQ Elene Wichita Jim Goodwin Cancor Frank Schneberger Ottawa

Scandia School Honors Patrol Winners and Honor Roll

Twenty three Scandia seventh and eighth graders received School Patrol Certificates signed by Governor Frank Carlson and Claud R. McCamment. The same group plus other students appear on year long honor rolls and perfect attendance lists. A later item notes E A Carlgren family travel to Bradley California with Mrs Carlgren’s visit.

Scandia Frank Carlson Kansas Safety Council Claud R. McCamment Kansas Highway Commission

Miscellaneous Shower for Mrs. Lyle Marshall

Mrs. Lyle Marshall was honored with a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at the Oscar Bergstrom home. Lunch followed with guests including Mrs. Charles O. Johnson, Mrs. Benard Marshall, Mrs. John Nylund and Johnny, Mrs. Clara Brown, Mrs. Charles Tuley, Mrs. Guy French, Mrs. Margaret Brown, Mrs. Joe Evans of Republic, Mrs. Gene Spitler, Mrs. Lloyd Nelson, Mrs. Lee Swanson, Mrs. Harold D. Johnson of Belleville, Mrs. Oscar Odell, Mrs. John Bergstrom, Mrs. Inez Bergstrom, Mrs. Algor Anderson, Mrs. N. H. Pearson, Mrs. Irving Isaacson, Mrs. John Swenson, Mrs. J. W. Hall, Mrs. John Carlson, Mrs. Gustava Ostberg, Mrs. Ed Olson, Mrs. Lee Bowersox, Mrs. Laban Marshall, and Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom.

Lyle Marshall Oscar Bergstrom Marshall Charles O. Johnson Benard Marshall John Nylund Johnny Clara Brown Charles Tuley Guy French Margaret Brown Joe Evans Republic Gene Spitler Lloyd Nelson Lee Swanson Harold D. Johnson Belleville Oscar Odell John Bergstrom Inez Bergstrom Algor Anderson N. H. Pearson Irving Isaacson John Swenson J. W. Hall John Carlson Gustava Ostberg Ed Olson Lee Bowersox Laban Marshall

Johnsons Host Sunday Lunch Guests

Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson hosted a Sunday afternoon meal with guests including Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson of Centralia Washington Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson Loren Dean Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson sons Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson daughters and Ed Johnson and Eben.

Nathan Isaacson Centralia Wash Noble Isaacson Loren Dean Joseph Johnson Lawrence Olson Ed Johnson Eben Oliver Johnson

Callers at the Eastvedt home listed by name

Last week visitors named include Mrs. Wyalda Pease of Long Beach California Mrs. Walter George of Formosa Mrs. Jake Weislogel Mrs. Walter Boyies and daughter Mrs. Lloyd Barkeff Janice and Jimmy and Mrs M L Larson.

E. M. Eastvedt Wyalda Pease Long Beach Calif Walter George Formosa Jake Weislogel Walter Boyies Lloyd Barkeff Janice Jimmy M. L. Larson

Picnic Dinner Event At Park Brings Family Names

Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and sons Miss Gladys White Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Noble Tanacson and Loren Dean enjoyed a picnic dinner at the park Sunday.

Joseph Johnson Gladys White Nathan Isaacson Noble Tanacson Loren Dean

Philroy Henry Epano Pert of Last Week Iain

Fragmentary note mentions Philroy Henry and Iain with last week context. Friends referenced in incomplete text.

Philroy Henry Epano Pert Iain

North Central visitors travel for family and funeral details

Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson arrived from Centralia Washington for a relatives visit then plan trips to Kansas City and Beatrice Nebraska before returning home. Attendees at A C Babe Wilsons funeral came from Lincoln Omaha Ulysses Smith Center Mankato Red Cloud Saling Lawrence Topeka and Kansas City with many others listed.

Nathan Isaacson Centralia Wash Kansas City Beatrice Nebr A. C Babe) Wilson J. M. Ohslund Mildred Colleen Lincoln Arvid Guthrie Omaha Charles Crum Ulyssus Otis Tomlinson Marvin Bennett Smith Center Jack Wise Mankato Arvidene Guthrie Bob Fitz Red Cloud Jay Raplee Saling E. Schwahn Lawrence Percy B. Wolverton Topeka Murial Boofbourrow

Birthday Afternoon for Mrs Jensen Hosted by Artig Jensen

Sunday afternoon lunch guests honored Mrs Jensen on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Artig Jensen and Gui Nystrom with others mentioned in the gathering.

Ed Jensen Jensen Artig-Jensen Gui

Farce Comedy Tonight at Princess Theatre

The feature tonight is a screamily funny farce The Cockeyed Miracle starring Frank Morgan and Keenan Wynn. A good laugh is promised with cartoons and 16 other scenes to follow. audiences are urged to attend for guaranteed hilarious moments.

Princess Theatre Cockeyed Miracle Frank Morgan Keenan Wynn

Arthur C Wilson Dies Prominent Concordia Jeweler

Arthur C Wilson a longtime Concordia jeweler died after a heart attack early Thursday at St Joseph hospital. Born in Scandia in 1888 he worked in Clinton Topeka and Manhattan before moving to Concordia 25 years ago. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with burial at Riverview Scandia and Lebanon Lodge conducting graveside rites.

Arthur C Babe) Wilson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Concordia Kansan Gomer T. Davies Arthur C. Wilson Wilson Topeka Manhattan Gaston Lois Guthrie Lebanon Kansas Hebron Nebr Lebanon Lodge Scandia Hiram Council Concordia Commandery Isis Temple Salina B.P A. D. Wilson Andrew Dangy Elise S. Wilson Presbyterian Church van Cleave Riverview Cemetery Carl Aberg

Lincoln households host overnight visitors in Friday gathering

Mr and Mrs Phil Erreboof of Lincoln and Mrs Walling and Kay of Lincoln Nebr were Friday overnight guests of Dr and Mrs BE Brahrens and Mr and Mrs Arnold v Perry and daughters.

Phil Erreboof Lincoln

Alumni Banquet a Success at Scandia High School

The Scandia high school Alumni Banquet drew 305 attendees for the 1947 graduating class. A Methodist church meal featured creamed chicken and dessert, followed by a program of songs and a clarinet solo. New officers were elected for next year, with Carl E. Larson as president and Katherine Nelson as treasurer.

Scandia High School the Methodist Church Johnny Nystrom Carl Larson Russell Lervold Gloria Lee Nelson Norma Lervold Eclipse Joyce Johnson Evelyne Rasmussen el- Reno Sederling Evening Star Claude Goodwin Paul Nelson Irma Dietrich Donald Richards Lucille Johnson Katherine Nelson Wyatt Corbin Max Muth Carl E. Larson

Bridal Shower for Mrs. Delbert Aspengren Hosted by Evelyn Berggren

Miss Evelyn Berggren hosted a bridal shower at her home on May 19 for Mrs. Delbert Aspengren. Guests included the honoree, families and friends such as Miss Phyllis Greenslade, Miss Evelyne Rasmussen, Mrs. Dorothy Sandell, Miss Janet Olson, and Miss Ruby Norris among numerous others. gifts were opened and refreshments served.

Evelyn Berggren Delbert Aspegren Ruby Norris Aspegren Phyllis Greenslade Duaine Greenslade Evelyne Rasmussen Dorothy Sandell Gwen Ocobock Janet Olson Alice Odgers

Riverview 4-H Club Meeting Plans Picnic

Riverview 4-H club met at District 88 school house May 19 with Lois Erickson as hostess. All members attended. A June 8 picnic at 5 30 p m at the school house with ice cream planned. National 4-H Sunday May 25 church attendance noted. Richard and Bobby Larson to host next meeting.

Riverview District 88 Lois Erickson Richard Bobby Larson

Local reception follows commencement exercises

Mrs Benny Lervold and Mrs Carl Hammer hosted a luncheon after the commencement exercises Thursday night. Guests included Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and family, Mrs Alice Hammer and family, Mr and Mrs HG Quantic and family, Mr and Mrs WJ Matthias, Erma Graham, Gladys White of Belleville, Everett Lee Johnson, Lawrence Hugos, and others from the Lervold and Hammer families.

Benny Lervold Carl Hammer Reuben Johnson Alice Hammer HG Quantic W. J. Matthias Erma Graham Gladys. White Belleville Everett Lee Johnson Lawrencce ‘Hugos Lervold Hammer

Mrs McLaurin and Jim Visit From De wweil Michigan

Mrs McLaurin and Jim left Friday morning from De wweil Michigan to spend a few weeks with her parent Mr and Mrs. end.

J. McLaurin Jim Dewweil Michi

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the Princess Belita Barry Sullivan Bonita Granville Albert Dekker Eugene Pellette Philip Yordan Dillinger Dekker Sullivan George E. Stone Edit Angold Leon Belasco Miguelito Valdes Princes Theatre Veterans of Foreign Wars V. F. W. National Home For Eaton Rapids Mich Veterans’ Hospital Lyons, N. J Ronald Anderson Donna Burandt Barbara Cooper Wanda Everhart Ronald Freed Carl Isaacson Rose Thompson Martha Melby Donna June Weir Judith Anderson Nina Berggren Norma Berggren Alice Flesher Peggy Johnson Yvonne Kauer Harold Larson Virginia Lewellyn Johnny Loring Harold Chester McDowell Johnny Nondorf Vaughn Dene Ocobock Eva Marie Olson Harold Lee Swanson Vaughn Dene Ocobockshs Peggy Weir Jimmie Dieckmann Martha Tanner Loretta Freed Donna Berggren Kenneth Cardwell Bruce Quantic James Tanner Shirley Stewart Nadene Farrell Hilton Hammer Alice Cady Janet Cardwell Janice Erickon Darrell Nelson Allan Larson Eva Mae Robbins Lonnie Swanson Sharon Reed Barbara Jo Everhart Larry Ruth Ruth Sandell Anita Anderson Glada Thompson Patricia Owens Larry Hobson Irene Hammer Marjorie Lervold Barbara Robbins E. A. Carlgren Carrol Carlgren Carl Joe Carlgren Jerry Bradley So. Ca
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