Grace Kelly Stars In Green Fire At Princess Theatre
Grace Kelly leads M G M's color and CinemaScope adventure Green Fire at the Princess Theatre for Saturday and Sunday nights May 26 27. The Colombia shot romance features Stewart Granger Paul Douglas and John Ericson with jungle peril floods bandits and a mountain slide. Coming June 23 Susan Hayward and Tyrone Power in Untamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Grace Kelly
Stewart Granger
Paul Douglas
John Ericson
Colombia
South America
Garranquilla
Cartagena
Buenavista
Bogota
Nearrow
Granger
Miss Kelly
Susan Hayward
Tyrone Power
Wichita Region drivers top nation in postal safety survey
The Wichita Region covering Kansas, Nebraska and Oklahoma, achieved first place among 15 regions with an average of 2.46 accidents per 100 000 miles. Regional officials credit a nationwide safety program ordered by Postmaster General Sum merfield and ongoing driver training for about 7 000 regional postal drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Minnie K. Cardwell
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
United States
Jesse V. Horton
Wichita Region
Post Office Department
Victor H. Anderson
Arthur E. Summerfield
Postal Department
Summerfield
Anderson
Brownie Scouts Meet for Weekly Library Session
Brownie Scouts gathered at the library for their weekly meeting at 4:00. Roll call was taken and activities included practicing for a Mother and Dad party. Sonja Berry served as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pig Tail Pole
Thebrary
Sonja Berry
Our 195¢ Honor Roll
New and renewal subscriptions received in the past week include Mrs. W. E. Dunigan of Flushing New York Max Berry Formose Fred Larson and ElReno Sederlin noted for ongoing support to the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Dunigan
Flushing, N.Y
Max Berry
Formose
Fred Larson
ElReno Sederlin
Journal Printed Early Next Week for Memorial Day
The Journal will be printed on Tuesday next week due to Memorial Day on May 30. Readers are asked to submit items early.
Scandia High School Honors 17 Graduates
On Thursday night May 17 Scandia high school awarded diplomas to 17 seniors. Albert W Knox of Kansas State College Manhattan delivered the commencement address. Dr J L Bennett, school board director, presented diplomas to Roger Anderson Donna Berggren Janice Florell Larry Freed Loretta Freed Maurice Hammer Nina Hammer Loren Jensen Marilyn Johnston Fred Modlin Carol Olsen Tony Reed Viola Swanson Vernon Williams Bernita Verton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
Albert W. Knox
Kansas State College
Manhattan
J. L. Bennett
Harry C. Quantic
Roger Anderson
Donna Berggren
Janice Florell
Larry Freed
Loretta Freed
Maurice Hammer
Nina Hammer
Loren Jensen
Marilyn Johnston
Fred Modlin
Carol Olsen
Tony Reed
Viola Swanson
Vernon Wiliams
Bernita Verton
Mrs Bertha Granstedt Hosts Thursday Supper Guests
Mrs Bertha Granstedt entertained with a supper Thursday evening to guests including Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson Mrs Ruby Berry Mr and Mrs E H Lewis Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin and Misses Adai Edna Josie and Sadie Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Granstedt
Joyce Johnson
Ruby Berry
E. H. Lewis
Lena Lloyd
Franklin
Adai
Edna
Josie
Sadie Robison
Josie Robison
Walter Boyles
Pearl Johnson
Zenia Storer
Chris Nelson
Joe Johnson
Max Berry and
Gordon
Alice Cahill
Bernice Regan
Lloyd Nelson
Carl Hammer
Nichol Couple Visits Scrivner Home Tuesday
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Nichol were Tuesday afternoon callers at the Robert Scrivner home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Nichol
Robert Scrivner
Wed Nesday Guests At Strombergs
Mr and Mrs Clair Nondorf and Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner were Wednesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs George Stromberg at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Nondorf
Robert Scrivner
George Stromberg
Mrs Clark Freed Dines With Scrivners Thursday
Mrs Clarke Freed joined Linda and Bobby as Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Scrivner at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Freed
Linda
Bobby
Robert Scrivner
Mr and Mrs George Stromberg Sunday Evening Guests
Mr and Mrs Stromberg were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. at their home, joining in family conversation and refreshments.
Mahan couple visits Lebanon for Muth home and alumni banquet
Mr and Mrs Harrison Mahan of Lebanon Missouri spent Wednesday through Sunday at the Max Muth residence and attended the alumni banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Mahan
Lebanon, Mo
Max Muth
Den 2 Pack 232 Meets for Nature Hunt and Fire Lesson
Den 2 of Pack 232 gathered Monday afternoon in the park with one den mother, den chief and four cubs. They enjoyed a nature hunt and learned open fire building. Roger Freed served ice cream bars. Prayer was given in the living circle. Next pack meeting is May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Freed
Accordion students present program at Concordia high school
Mrs M Fate’s accordion students stage a concert at the Concordia High School auditorium on Friday June 1 at 8 15 pm. The program features a 35 piece accordion band solos and quartette numbers with music from Back to Boogie assisted by Republic County Clowns Con Chords Barber Shop Quartet. Public invited with no admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Fate
Concordia High School
Republic County Clowns
Con-Chords Barber Shop
Mrs Berry Guests From Chehalis Visit Formoso Group
Mrs Albert Berry of Chehalis Washington visited Monday evening with Mrs Emery Berry and Mrs Ruby Berry as guests of Mr and Mrs Vachel Crawford and Mrs Max Berry and Gordon of Formoso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Berry
Chehalis, Wash
Emery Berry
Ruby Berry
Vachel Crawford
Max Berry
Gordon
Formeso
Mrs Hohman Hosts Party For Departing Hohmans
Mrs Anna Hohman hosted a Saturday evening gathering in honor of Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman who left Tuesday for Oregon to establish a new home. The guest list included Loring Loring Linden Mahin Linden Tebow and many local friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hohman
Charles Hohman
Oregon
John Loring
Ada Aspegren
Ed Loring
Emanuel Linden
Sam Mahin
Richard Loring
Earl Tebow
Orville Linden
Miss Ommert
Marjorie Benson
Vic Brown
Mark
Jewell Winfrey
Dennis
Gary
George Larson
Lorraine
Larry
Clyde Norris
Care Ol Anderson
Loren Carl Grew
Gene Spitler
Anita
Lee Loring
Bette’ Lea
Arnold
Jack Reece
Linda
Gutch Nelson
H. W. Reece
Clark Danielson
Sharon
Evelyn Hohman
Hohman
Visitors at the Ed Loring residence list guests
Visitors at the Ed Loring home included Burl Cuthbertson Vera Newcomb Jimmy Phyllis Larry Lonnie Boman Mrs Scrivner Clara Cuthbertson Hardy Everhart Annie McBride Paul Doctor Ruth Loring George Stromberg Clarence Barber Axel Smith Claude Tingstrom Ray Tingetrom Bob Doctor Cheryl Everhart and others visiting over the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Loring
Burl Cuthbertson
Vera Newcomb
Jimmy
Phyllis
Larry
Lonnie Boman
Robert Scrivner
Clara Cuthbertson Hardy Everhart
Annie McBride
Paul Doctor
Ruth Loring
George Stromberg
Clarence Barber
Axel Smith
Claude Tingstrom
Ray Tingetrom
Bob Doctor
Cheryl Everhart
Social and Personal News From Local Families
A series of social events is reported from Clifton, Omaha and nearby towns. May birthdays are honored with gatherings at the Sandell home and coffee parties hosted by Mrs. Ruby Berry and Josie Robison. Visits include Ada Berandt, Elizabeth Coover, and Barbara Berry’s baptism celebrated by Rev. Pearson.
50th Anniversary of the Royal Priscilla Club
Mrs. Neal Cady visited Scottsville to attend the 50th anniversary celebration of the Royal Priscilla club held at the home of Mrs. Jim Vincent. Mrs. Cady was a former member during her Scottsville residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Cady
Scottsville
Jim Vincent
Royal Priscilla Club
Cady
Rasmussen Family Visited Lincoln Friends This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and family of Lincoln Nebraska spent the weekend at the Neal Cady and Ralph Rasmussen home renewing friendly ties and enjoying time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Junior Rasmussen
Lincoln, Nebr
Neal Cady and
Ralph Rasmussen
Alumni Banquet Attended by Nebraska Family Members
Mrs Walley Helm of Imperial and her son Nelson of Lincoln attended the alumni banquet Friday night. Mrs Helm returned home Saturday with her mother Mrs Delma Nelson.
Alumni Banquet Attended By Local and Kansas City Guests
Mr and Mrs Jewell Winfrey Gary and Denny and Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City and Mr and Mrs Char ley Hohman were weekend guests of Mrs Anna Hohman and attended the alumni banquet Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Winfrey
Gary
Denny
Evelyn Hohman
Kansas City
Charley Hohman
Anna Hohman
Sunday Evening Guests at the Robs Sog Home
Sunday evening visitors included Mrs. Bertha Gransted Mrs. Lena Lloyd and Mrs. Minnie Farre L at the Robs Sog residence in a quiet social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robssog
Bertha Gransted
Lena Lloyd
Minnie Farre L
Nelsons Host Formosa Dinner for Elvera Birthday
Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson and Gerhard and Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera were Sunday dinner guests at Florence Nelson's Formosa home in honor of Elvera's birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Nelson
Gerhard
Anton Nelson
Elvera
Plorence Nelson
Formolsa
Social guests honor Mrs Louise Fredrickson
Mrs Louise Fredrickson and Mrs Ebba Naslund hosted visitors including Mr Oscar Linden Mrs Russell Andersn Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and others for a Wednesday afternoon gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Oscar Linden
Russell Andersn
Reuben Fredrickson
Louise Fredrickson
Ebba Naslund
Thursday Evening Guests At Hageman Home
Thursday evening guests of Dr. C V Hageman and Miss Blanche Hageman were Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family, Mr and Mrs Bert Hageman and Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Hageman
Blanche Hageman
Russell Andreson
Bert Hageman
Chester Anderson
Johnsons Visit Aspegrens with Family Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson spent Sunday afternoon as guests of Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe N. Johnson
Delbert Aspegren
Women and Reverend Attend Lutheran Choral Union Practice
Mrs Ed Olson, Mrs Olga Hugos, Mrs E E Conzelman, Mrs Wallace Aspegren and Rev and Mrs N H Pearson attended a Lutheran Choral Union practice at the Norway Lutheran church Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Olson
Olga Hugos
E. E. Conzelman
Wallace Aspegren
N. H Pearson
Lurtheran Choral Union
Norway Lutheran Church
Gruebers Visit Stromberg Home In Belleville
Mr and Mrs Art Grueber of Belleville visited Friday at the George Stromberg home in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Grueber
Belleville
George Stromberg
Social visitors call on Ida Bundey in the evening
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson, Mrs. Zenia Stofer and Mrs. Alice Cahill called on Ida Isaacson Bundey in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Isaacson
Zenia Stofer
Alice Cahill
Ida Isaacson Bundey
Rasmussens Attend Cardwells Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Mrs
Homer Cardwell
Mrs Pearl Strom Visits With Cline Family
Miss Pearl Strom returns to Concordia on Sunday after a week with Mrs Mabel Cline and Jolene and Charles.
Birthday Picnic Honors Rasmussen Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen host a Sunday picnic dinner for the Rasmussen birthday anniversary joined by Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha and their children and by Mr and Mrs Ben Blecha and Mr and Mrs Adolph Blecha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Amos Blecha
Ben Blecha
Adolph Blecha
Rasmussen
Danielsons and Farn Funeral Attendees at Kipp Visit
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Elmer Danielson attended Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Will Lundgren and then joined funeral services for Sloise Farn at Kipp in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Danielson
Elmer Danielson
Will Lundgren
Sloise Farn
Kipp
Larson and family visit Wallace Aspegren home
Mr and Mrs George Larson with Larry and Lorraine were Sunday evening guests at the Wallace Aspegren home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larson
Larry and
Lorraine
Wallace Aspegren
Dinner guests of Mrs. Anna Hohman listed
Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jewell Winigey Gary and Denny and Evelyn Hohman of Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Price and family of Riley. Mr. and Mrs. Vic Brown and Mark of Republic. and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hohman
Jewell Winigey
Gary
Denny
Evelyn Hohman
Kansas City
Dale*Price
Riley
Vic Brown
Mark
Republic
Charles Hohman
Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Lash Family
Mr and Mrs Cecil Allen and Keith were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charley Lash and Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Allen
Keith
Charley Lash
Floyd
Saunders Visit West of Norway Noted Deer Sighting
Mr and Mrs Walter Saunders spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Olson at the Harry Buer home west of Norway and reported seeing a deer during the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Walter Saunders
Mrs. Olson
Harry Buer
Norway
Sunday Afternoon Callers at Johnson Home
Sunday afternoon visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson included Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Charles Monson and Mrs. Reynold Johnson and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Aaron Johnson
Charles Monson
Reynold Johnson
Stolander couple guests at Charles Johnson home
Mr and Mrs John Stolander visited Sunday evening at the home of Charles Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
John Stolander
Charles Johnson
Trimmers and Topeka Guests Visit Strombergs
Burl Trimmer and Francis of Topeka spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. George Stromberg. Mrs. Alta Trimmer returned to Topeka with them to spend a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burl Trimmer
Gon. Francis
Topeka
George Stromberg
Alta Trimmer
Family gathering and basket dinner held at Loomis home
A Sunday basket dinner and family gathering occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Loomis. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thompson and girls, Mrs. James Garst and Teresey, Mrs. Darrell Ganeth and Dennis, Mrs. Hugh Modlin and boys, Mrs. Marvin Brigge and Dan, all of Burr Oak and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Loomis
Lucille
Spooner
Cleo Morris
JoAnn Decker
Arlene Gutscher
Burr Oak
Andy Thompson
Floyd. Thompson
Concordia
James Garstami Teresey
Darrell Ganseth
Dennis
Lawrence
Hugh Modlin
Marvin Brigge
Dan
Stores Close May 30 For Memorial Day Observance
Most of Scan dia's business houses will shut for Memorial Day on Wednesday May 30 as a public observance. Local officials urge customers to plan shopping around the holiday.
Memorial Day Services Planned by exservice group
Memorial Day events set for Wednesday May 30 with exservice men meeting at the Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post Legion Hall at 8 00 a m. Cemeteries to be decorated at listed times. H J Jens Carr a 57 year old farmer born in Cloud County and living in Sib ley is running for State Senate from Cloud and Republic Counties. He attended Concordia High School Kansas State College and served six years in the Kansas House of Representatives. He belongs to the Biks lodge and Masonic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Isaacson - James Larsen Post Legion Hall
H. J
Jens) Carr
Cloud County
Buffalo Township
Sibley
Cloud
Republic
Mr. Carr
Concordia High School
Kansas State College
House of Representatives
Biks Lodge
Masonic
Scandia High Alumni Banquet Celebrates 1928 1936 Reunions
The annual alumni banquet at Scandia High School drew a large crowd on Friday May 18 with over 300 served a dinner including Minute Steak mashed potatoes green beans and pie. Rev R B Wilke delivered the invocation as the undersea themed decor impressed attendees. Dar win Housholder served as toastmaster and a post dinner business meeting elected officers for the coming year Bill Clark Earl Melby and Lois Erickson among them plus reunions for classes of 1928 1936 and 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High School
R. B. Wilke
Neptune
Darwin Housholder
Harold Johnson
Shirley Freed
Loren Jensen
Tony Reed
Maurice Hammer
Roger Anderson
Glenn Loring
Ralph Rasmussen
Paul Doctor
Ebbtide
A. J. Perry
Edward Forsberg
Harold D. Johnson
Billy Clark
Kenneth Danielson
Glenn Scrivner
Harvey Sandell
Grace Moe
Bill Clark
Earl Melby
Lloyd Norris
Norman Sankey
Lois Erickson
Death of Effie Mable Gile in Norway community
Effie Mable Gile died Friday after living most of her life in the Norway area. She is survived by her husband Harry Gile, son Clarence Gile of Scandia, daughters Mrs. Lloyd McGregor of Norway and Mrs. Forrest Tallent of Courtland, nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Maxie Barleen of Norway and Mrs. Bernice Hyder of Belleville, and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Scandia Funeral Home with Rev. Claycamp of Highland Baptist Church officiating and burial at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effle Mable Gile
Norway
Harry Gile
Clarence Gile
Scandia
Lloyd McGregor
Forrest Tallent
Courtland
Maxie Barleen
Bernice Hyder
Belleville
Claycamp
Highland Baptist Church
Highland Church
Pleasant Ridge
Local Socials Note Guests From Mc Cook Neb
Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Mrs Merle Haser and Mrs Alfred Hallowell with Terry and Robbie of Mc Cook Neb were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ariis White and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Merle Haser
Alfred Hallowell
Terry and
Robbie of
McCook, Nebr
Ariis White
Cline Family Hosts Guests Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Fred Cline of Republic were Sunday evening guests of Mrs Mable Cline, Charles and Jolene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cline
Republic
Mra
Mable Cline
Charles
Jolene
Kansas Children's Service League seeks funds for care
The Kansas Children's Service League, now in its 63rd year, serves Kansas children and families with medical care, foster and adoptive placements, and psychiatric studies. A fundraising campaign runs in Scandia from May 15 to June 15 under the Sorosis Study Club sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Children’s Service Legigue
Kansas
League
Kansas Children's Service League
Scandia
Sorosis Study Club
Sunshine Circle Hosts Mother's Day Meeting at Methodist Parlor
The Sunshine Circle met at the Methodist church on May 14 with Miss Florence Nelson and Mrs. R B Wilke as hostesses. Rev Wilke led devotionals and prayers. Mrs Lloyd Brown supervised the Mother's Day program with a solo by Shirley Brown and corsages for the oldest and youngest mothers, plus the mother with the most children. Mrs Otto Wetzel joined the circle and the next meeting will be with Mme George Fike Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle
Methodist Church
Florence Nelson
R. B. Wilke
Wilke
Lloyd. Brown
Shirley Brown
Otto Wetzel
Harold Swanson
Lestes
Pak Sandell
Mme George Fike
Marker Lindecrantz
Andrew Stafford
Lloyd Brown
Pat Sandell
Sorosis Study Club Hosts May Breakfast and Installations
Mrs. I. W. Reece and club committee hosted the Sorosis Study club breakfast May 15 at the Reece home. Mrs. John Dart presided, installed officers for the 1955-56 year to begin September, including H. W. Reece as president and Alfred Anderson as vice-president, with Albert Jackson secretary and Don Lareen treasurer. Members sang a parody of Pack Up Your Troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Reece
C. H. West
Kenneth Tuley
Reece
John Dart
Belleville
H. W. Reece
Alfred Anderson
Albert Jackson
Don Lareen
Sunday Evening Guests at Aspegren Home
Sunday evening supper guests were Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and children. Also present were Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman Mr and Mrs John Nylund Jimmy and Nancy. Evening guests included Mr and Mrs Loren Flore and Vickie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Aspegren
Charles Hohman
John Nylund
Jimmy
Nancy
Loren Flore
Vickie
Belleville and Greenslade Guests Dine With Thull Family
Mr and Mrs Clyde Blakeley of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade joined Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family for Saturday evening supper at their home in Cawker City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Blakeley
Belleville
Duaine Greenslade
Jack Thull
Cawker City
Also Mentioned on This Page
M-G-M
George “Stromberg
Bernita
Vernon Smith
Ramona
Leon
Shirley
Tekla Brown
Carl
Bill Moe
Ada
Charley Berandt
Elizabeth Coover
Ellen Johnson
Bruce
Inez
Paul Freeman
Glenn Berry
Barbara
Omaha
Nebr
R. B. Keener
DeSota
N. H. Pearson
Barbara Sue Berry
Pearson
Courtland Bet
McDonald
Scandia Lutheran
Riverside
Norway Sewer
Sesat
Poplar Grove
Effie Mable Gile
Children’s Shagar
Sunshine
Sorosl
Study Club
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