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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1952

Page

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Belvedere satire stars Francis in Princess comedy

The 20th Century Fox human comedy Elopement follows a young college professor played by William Landigan and Miss Francis as they navigate family feuds and a wedding plot. Veteran co stars Evelyn Varden Margalo Gillmore Julia Dean support. Clifton Webb performs a bubble gum act. Bickford plays the father of seven. Coming Saturday and Sunday May 21 June 1 Treasurer of Lost Canyon.

William’. Landigan Miss Francis Distaff Af Tl Anne Evelyn Varden Margalo Gillmore Julia Dean Clifton Webb Tommy Rettig Charles Bickford Webb Lost Cahyon

Mizér Seeks Democratic Nomination for Second District

Charles Mizér, longtime Courtland resident with a White Rock Township farm, announced last week as a Democratic candidate for commissioner from the second district at the August primary. He served on township and school boards and knows district needs.

Charles W. Mizér Courtland White Rock Jihis

Swedish Services Sunday Ocean Sapcieh to be Held

A Swedish services Sunday is planned with Ocean Sapcieh as the focal point. Details on time and location are expected from church authorities.

Ocean

Gene Autry in The Blazing Sun at Princess Theatre

Gene Autry stars as a desert detective chasing bank robbers in The Blazing Sun at the Princess Theatre. The Western drama features Champion the horse, Lynne Roberts, Anne Gwynne, Edward Norris, and a two-girl posse aiding Autry in a deadly desert pursuit culminating on a runaway train. He sings Along the Navajo Trail and Brush Those Tears from Your Eyes. Coming Wednesday June 4 Here Comes The Nelsons.

Gene Autrey West Columbia Pictures Lynne Roberts Anne Gwynne Edward Norris Kenne ‘Duncan Alan Hale, Jr Pat Buttram Champion Autry Gene Autrey the Bank Nelsons

Riverview 4 H Club Notes May Meeting Highlights

Riverview 4 H Club met May 19 with Glen Kirk presiding. Members gave favorite movies for roll call and Patsy Nelson announced the Spring Tour for June 1. Vickie Reece was welcomed into the club as songs were performed and recreation led by Kirk. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, hosted by Glen and Blan Kirk. Larry Hobson reported.

Riverview Glen Kirk Patsy Nelson Vickie Reece Glen Blan Kirk Larry Hobson

Anniversary Observance Planned for Scandia Methodist Church

The Scandia Methodist church marks 75 years with a morning sermon by Bishop Charles C. Seleeman of Dallas on June 15. A noon basket dinner features memories from former ministers and special music. An afternoon memorial service ends with a church history pageant titled Levanta.

Methodist Church Scandia Christ Charles C. Seleeman Dallas Texas Ical Levanta

Birthday Greetings Highlight Local Families

Thomas birthday list includes Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Mr and Mrs Don Thomas and sons and Mr and Mrs Woodrow Anderson and daughters.

Thomas Glenn Currie Don ‘Thomas Woodrow Anderson

Vacation Bible School Opens at Lutheran Church

The Vacation Bible School began at the Lutheran church with teachers Mrs. Pete Sandell Irving Isaacson Mrs. Kenneth Christerisen and Mrs. John Dart guiding children during the start.

The Lutheran Church Pete Sandell Irs Irving Isaacson Kenneth Christerisen John Dart

Social and Personal Notes From the Frank Granstedt Cabin

A basket supper honored Mr and Mrs Cécil Brant of Pasadena California and many friends from California and Nebraska gathered at the Frank Granstedt cabin north of town. Relatives and neighbors met Thursday for Ada Aspegren’s birthday with a pot lunch shared by all attendees.

Frank Granstedt Town Cécil Brant Pasadena Calif Mabel Sorum Welhmington Russell Moe North Hollywood Delma Nelson Imeprial Nebr Herahell Miller Don Cox Carl Reece Richard Loring Stanley Moe Frank Isaacson Carl Ronald Anderson C. W. Strom Chester Anderson Kenneth Tuley Debara Albert Moe Lena Lloyd Franklin Lewis Wallin Otto Brand Carl Hammer Billy and Hilton Joyce Ada Aspegren Carl Hugos Gladys Clyde Norris Carrol Anderson Charles Freed C. O. Reece George Larson Larry and Lorraine Claude Goodwin W. F. Kallman Emma Swenson Edith Forsberg Ed Olson S. J. Swenson N. H. Pearson C. A. Smith Don Larson Sonia Norman Sankey Loren Carlgren Kathleen

Birth Day Dinner Attended by Local Families at Jamestown

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson and Mrs Etta Nystrom attended a birth day dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson in Jamestown on Sunday. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Johnny Batts and Randy of Martin Tennessee Mr and Mrs Jim Hanson and Karen of Fall City Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Robert Nelson Vickie and Kenneth of Jamestown.

Joe N. Johnson Etta Nystrom Harry Nelson Jamestown Johnny Batts Randy Martin, Tenn

Birthday celebration honors Mr. Lindecraatz

Sunday afternoon visitors and lunch guests celebrated Mr. Lindecraatz birthday anniversary at the Marker Lindecraantz home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Vloyd Brown and family, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson.

Marker Lindecrantz and Sons Mr. Lindecrantz Vloyd Brown Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Tekla Brown Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson

Birthday Gathering for Rex Sandell’s Family

Sunday evening visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Sandell honored Rex Sandell’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cornett, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sandell, Paula, and Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Sandell and family.

Rex Sandell Sandell Francis Cornett Kenneth Danielson Pete Sandell Paula Harlan Sandell

Topeka Woman Visits Parents for Weekend

Nina Berggren of Topeka spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family.

Nina Berggren Topeka Mrs Grant Berggren

Berggren Couple Hosts Evening Visit With Lervolds

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Ben Lervold.

Grant Berggren Mrs Ben Lervold

Berggren Family Visits Grant Berggren Home

Mr and Mrs Nic Berggren of Republic Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith of Belleville and Charlie Berggren spent Sunday afternoon at the Grant Berggren home in a family gathering full of casual chatter and shared memories.

Nic Berggren Republic W. C. Nesmith Belleville Charlie’ Berggren Grant Berggren

Ladies Visit Beileville in Saturday Afternoon Outing

Mrs. Francis Palacek and Barbara along with Mrs. Conrad Filorell and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren spent Saturday afternoon in Beileville. The visit featured social calls and light, informal gatherings among the group.

Francis Palacek Barbara Conrad Filorell Wallace Aspegren Beileville

Brown brothers head to Texas harvest fields

Jimmy and Glenn Brown left Sunday for Texas to work in the harvest fields, seeking seasonal employment aboard migrant labor.

Jimmy Glenn Brown Texas

Local visitors call on Briscoe family Friday evening

Mr and Mrs Vic Brown visited with Mr and Mrs Jim Briscoe and family Friday evening in a social gathering that extended into the night.

Vic ‘Brown Jim” Briscoe

Group of Friends Share Afternoon at Local Home

A group of friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor with several named guests including Mrs. Eva Sothers and Mrs. Christina Rasmussen. They spent the afternoon visiting and sharing a potluck lunch.

Robert Doctor Farrell O.A Walter Saunders Eva’. Sothers Christina Rasmussen Carl Reece Etta. Nyattom Clarence Barber George Fike Everett

Birthday Dinner for Mrs Cooper at Home

A basket dinner and family gathering was enjoyed Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper and Barbara in honor of Mrs Cooper s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom Mr and Mrs O A Johnson Mr and Mrs George Fike Everett and Mr and Mrs Flyed Johnson and family.

Raymond Cooper Barbara

Social visitors gathered at the Simmons home

Last week visitors included Mr. and Mrs Emerson Gritten and family Mr. and Mrs Joseph Johnson Mr. and Mrs Henry Rosene Mr. and Mrs Marvin Fletcher Amanda Rosene Nels and Albert Westin Frank Good win Ernest Kirk Alva Thompson Thomval Anderson and Rev John Neese of Belleville.

George Simmons Emerson Gritten Joseph Johnson Henry Rosene Marvin Fletcher Amanda Rosene Nels Albert Westin Frank Goodwin Ernest Kirk Alva Thompson Thomval Anderson John Neese Belleville

Lunch guests from four states in Thursday gathering

Mrs. Johnny Batts and Randy of Martin Tennessee Mrs. Jim Hanson and Karen of Fall City Nebraska and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Jamestown were Thursday afternoon lunch guests of Mrs. Joe N. Johnson.

Johnny Batts Randy Martin, Tenn Jim Hanson Karen Fall City Nebr Harry Nelson Jamestown Joe N. Johnson

Omaha couple visits friends for Thursday coffee

Mr. and Mrs. Riley Powell of Omaha Nebr. were Thursday afternoon coffee guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren.

Riley Powell Omaha Nebr Wallace Aspegren

Wallace Aspegren Visit With Milners

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Merle Milner for an informal social gathering at their home.

Wallace Aspegren Mrs Merle Milner

Palacek Family Weekend Visit in Fairbury Neb

Mr and Mrs Francis Palacek and Barbara visit Fairbury Nebraska over the weekend to spend time with Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell.

Francis Palacek Barbara Fairbury, Nebr Conrad Florell

Sandells Visit Johnsons Thursday Evening

Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.

Pete Sandell Sandell Paula Joe N. Johnson

Dennis Kohls and Cameron Smith Sunday Dinner Guests

Dennis Kohls and Cameron Smith were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Berry. Mr and Mrs Berry and Gordon were afternoon and supper guests.

Dennis Kohls Cameron Smith Walter Berry Ax Berry Gordon

Dovel Couple Visited Fairbury Nebraska This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel spent the weekend in Fairbury Nebraska visiting Mr and Mrs Chris Hiner.

Rodney Dovel Fairbury, Nebr Chris Hiner

Cardwells and Denoyers Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ren Denoyer at their home. The social visit highlighted friendly relations and shared hospitality in the community.

George Cardwell Steven Mrs Ren Denoyer

Stafford guests at Formoso home supper

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Bernita were Saturday evening supper guests at the E. J. Stafford home in Formoso.

Andrew Stafford Bernita E. J. Stafford Formoso

Bergstroms Visit Seortay Family Home

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family visited Seortay while erecting at the A N Hedstrom home.

Ivan Bergstrom Seortay A. N. Hedstrom

Day with Mr and Meg at Doriahat Be Mardy Neb

Fragmentary OCR notes show a personal event titled Day with Mr and Meg, tied to a place or person Doriahat Be Mardy Neb. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear names or dates to verify specifics.

Cnlarentaadetak Mr and Meg Gapl Doriahat Mardy

Home Town Pictures May 28 at Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre hosts a local pictures event on Wednesday May 28 featuring the Sorosis Study club’s Easter parade seventh and eighth grades banquets the Junior-Senior banquet the U and I Art club party and other community interest shots.

Princess Theatre Evne Sorosis Study Club U and I Art Club

Social Security reporting when wages and self employment mix

In a mix of wages and self employment earnings the total counted cannot exceed 3600 for the year with wages counted first. If a partner earns 2500 in wages and 1400 from self employment, only 1100 of the self employment income counts toward social security. Partners both report their share of profits and receive credits. if one partner is the sole owner only that person reports and earns credits.

Salina Social Security Administration

Birthday Celebration at Cecil Allens

A Sunday gathering at the Cecil Allen residence celebrated Mrs. Allen's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Johnny Freed with family, Lars Hanson, Leslie Rasmussen and Carol, Elmer Thomas, and Jim Briscoe with family. A pot luck lunch followed.

Cecil Allen

Sunday Guests at Simmons Home

Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman and child Clarence Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman and family Mr and Mrs Bill Simmons Mrs Alya Thom son and girls Sara Rydall Rev and Mrs John Neese and family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas.

Geo. Simmons Victor Herrman Clarence Eugene Herrman Bill Simmons Alya ‘Thomson Sara Rydall John Neese Elmer Thomas

Lewellyn Wednesday supper guest of the Clarks

Donald and Billy list Lewellyn as a Wednesday evening supper guest of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark noting a social gathering context on a quiet local night.

Donald Lewellyn Bill Clark Billy

ELU B church holds final meeting with program and readings

The ELU B church held its last meeting Sunday. A basket dinner was served at six in the evening in the old room. After dinner a program featured songs, readings, poems, and prayers by listed members and visitors.

Elu.b Johnson Republic John Michale Stansberry Jimmy Peggy Beth Erickson John Sjolander Bertha Jackson Ole Erickson Rev Jackson Ands. Johnson Church Ladion Aid

Scandia Community Club Meets Friday in City Office

The Scandia Community Club holds its regular May meeting at the City Office building at 8:00 p.m. Friday May 23. Several important matters are to be discussed and a large turnout is urged for the session.

Hsta

Alumni Banquet Honors Class of 1952 at Scandia High

Friday May 16 marked the annual Scandia high school alumni banquet for the Class of 1952 with about 300 attendees. The evening featured a seaside SHS 52 theme, a ceremonial program, a dinner, and a concluding dance.

Scandia Everett Johnson Bill Reece Glenn Stensons Elaine Johnson Ronald Anderson Arnold Perry Loren Carlgren Harold Smith Joyce Johnson Woodrow Anderson Ole Erickson H. C. Quantic Don Freed Paul Fredrickson Ed Forsberg John Nylund Barbara Cooper Virgil Morrow Don Cox Charles Hohman Joyce Hammerag Judith Anderson Virgil

Sherdahl 4-H Booster Club Attends Church Services

The Sherdahl 4-H Booster club attended Methodist church services in Scandia on Sunday May 18 for 4-H Sunday. Ten members participated in a program including hymns, prayers, a vocal duet, a sermon on John 10 1 8, and benediction.

Sherdahl Scandia

Mrs Patrick’s Birthday Anniversary Noted in Home Event

Mrs Rodney Dovel Mrs Herman Newcomb Mrs Larry ten and Mrs Roy Thomas visited Mrs J L r tar nie Mra Patrick at her home in Honour to mark Patrick’s birthday anniversary a small gathering was held in the afternoon with greeting and well wishes.

Rodney Dovel Herman. Newcomb Larry. Ten Roy. Thomas Patrick

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