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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1944
Page
1
Tyrone Power Alice Faye Don Ameche and Brian Donlevy star in In Old Chicago a lusty bubbling romance set amid the great fire. Power and Ameche play the O Leary brothers with Faye shining as the adored theatrical star amid love and rivalry.
The Princess screens Guadalcanal Diary, a Pacific war drama based on the book, depicting Marines landing on Guadalcanal under heavy fire. Narrated through Taxi and Hook Malone with Father Donnelly aboard, the film traces America's first decisive victory over Japan.
Beginning Saturday night June 3 the show at the Princess will start at 8 30 p.m. The notice sets the start time for the weekend performance and confirms the venue and date.
A late letter from Walter Cap Berger states he will be dismissed May 19 from William Beaumont Hospital in El Paso Texas where he served as a 4F civilian. He has been confined for months after pleurisy and will enter Excelsior Springs Missouri Veterans Hospital for further recuperation. He was inducted two years ago in late July into Heavy Artillery and earned the rating of Seaman but could not move with his company.
Warren A. Scott announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket for re election as Clerk of the District Court. He cites his experience in handling regular court duties naturalization petitions for military personnel and civilian petitions from Republic Cloud and Washington counties. A lifelong Republic County resident born in Norway he formerly served as Norway township treasurer and vows to continue serving the public interests.
In a friendly note from Mrs Flossie Larson of Santa Ana California she writes to Mr and Mrs MecKimson that she is well aside from minor colds and enjoys working at Firestone making 8 to 10 tanks nightly. She mentions family serving overseas and at sea, neighbors leaving, and recalls her Kansas roots while hoping for their boys to come home soon.
The mayor warns residents that gardens are being destroyed by dogs and that owners must control their pets or the dogs will be destroyed. He urges compliance to deter night prowlers and protect pets.
A message asks for calendars smoke stands card tables cards checkers bingo games and prize articles waste paper baskets and bright yarn scraps to donate to army hospitals contact Mrs. Porter Ahrens.
A reflective piece questions American identity as ten million youths are called to war. It contrasts fields and forests with industrial smoke and war’s forging of swords from peace’s plowshares, probing national purpose and sacrifice.
Reverend M. A. Perkins joins Mrs Pearson and Mrs Bettis in a performance of the Star Spangled Banner. The trio presents a patriotic vocal arrangement likely at a community event or service.
The Mayor of Scandia William Moe proclaims Memorial Day on May 30, 1944 and urges all citizens to observe the day. Local businesses are asked to close for the entire day to allow participation in the Memorial Day exercises.
Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth were summoned to Concordia due to the critical illness of his sister in law Mrs Erickson wife of Concordia mayor. She died Thursday afternoon. The Ainsworths visited her parents Mr and Mrs E M Estvedt in Scandia over Friday. Mrs Erickson's funeral was held Monday afternoon in Concordia.
Jean Clark and his Wichita wife stayed several days in Scandia visiting the Clark family core members Mr and Mrs Bill Clark. Jean Clark served as Master of Ceremonies at the Senior Class initiation during Friday afternoon events.
Scandia received about 1.14 inches of rain Sunday night near midnight. The rainfall was uneven with some areas getting only a sprinkle while others recorded heavier showers.
Mrs. Clara Blakley was visiting in Belleville on Wednesday. The brief item notes a social call or visit without further details or context.
Red Cross district leaders led by Mrs Porter Ahrens and Mrs Moe attended an executive meeting at the Concordia internment camp where 104 guests dined prepared by German prisoners. Lt Hansen guided a post-meeting tour as reps reported donated articles and camp facilities. Plans called for a June 14 meeting at Fort Riley.
The annual Alumni Banquet drew about 150 guests in the HS Auditorium on Friday night. Mrs. Spencer Wyant served as toastmaster and introduced Pauline Larson, El Reno Sederlin, a trio by Mrs. Wayne Watson, Mrs. Joyce Johnson and Norma Aspegren, with Preble presenting a Senior Class gift. The program included solos, clarinet numbers, a short talk by Rev. Larson, and the closing hymn Bless be the Tie that Binds, as Women’s Society of Christian Service members hosted refreshments.
John Freeburg, a longtime Scandia resident, was adjudged insane in Belleville Probate Court last week. Once a prosperous furniture and undertaking dealer, his decline is attributed to business failures. Witnesses Lillie McGregor Carl Larson George Stromberg Bill Moe Louie Stofer and Fred Evert testified. He was committed to the Topeka institution and departed Thursday.
A notice requests reporting omissions on the boys in service list on the special Alumni page dating from 1908. It names Walter Preble Jr, Carrol Anderson, Carl Weinnerstein, ValJean Jackson, Harold Johnson, Darwin Householder, and Ronald Clark as potential Alumni callers awaiting orders, with other names and guests listed.
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