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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

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So Dear to My Heart At The Princess Theatre

A preview notes So Dear to My Heart at the Princess Theatre with Walt Disney production elements. The feature follows rural boy Jeremiah Kincaid and his grandma, with Beulah Bondi Burl Ives and other cast members, plus live animation and colorful fairground scenes. Premieres Saturday and Sunday May 28-29, then June 4-5 introduce That Wonderful Urge.

United States Morever Walt Disney Tech‘nicolor Princess Theatre Pike County Fair Brown County Ind Sterling North County Fair Jeremiah Kincaid Granny Kincaid Bobby Driscoll Disney Beulah Bondi Burl Ives Harry Carey Luana’ Patten Jeremiah

Tap Roots at Princess Theatre with Van Helfin and Hayward

The Technicolor drama Tap Roots stars Van Helfin and Susan Hayward with Boris Karloff featured. The George Marshall production follows the Dabney clan in Lebanon County Mississippi beginning in 1860 as secession divides the region. Coming Tuesday and Wednesday June 7-8 is Gun Smugglers.

van Helfin Susan Hayward Boris Karloff Princess Theatre George Marshall Walter Wanger James Street Dabney Lebanon County Mississippi Keith Alexander Marna Dabney Miss Hayward Dabneys Helfin Alpha and Omega Morna Times Karfoff Tishomingo Hoab Dabney Ward Bond

Priceless antiques on display in historic Paris collection

A Thursday exhibition features rare paintings and ancient heirlooms from prominent collectors. Curators highlight outstanding works and immersive displays drawing crowds to the city gallery.

ASK'S HIGHER PHONE RATES SEEN FOR KANSAS EXCHANGES

Southwestern Bell Telephone Co asked the Kansas Corporation Commission to approve higher rates for local service in 143 Kansas exchanges and for in state long distance calls. The move aims to lift gross revenues about 13 percent as the firm cites the need to attract funds for new investment. Proposed monthly ScanDia rates include Business five dollars and eighty five cents, Residence three dollars and twenty two cents, and Rural Residence two dollars and thirty four cents plus taxes.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Kansas Corporation Commission Kansas Fred A. Schneider Scandia

New Reporter Betty Cady Joins The Journal

Miss Betty Cady, Scandia high school graduate, starts Monday as a reporter for The Journal. The paper expects her to grow as a capable news gatherer and invites readers to submit items for her columns.

Betty Cady Scandia Journal Betty Will Betty

Birthday Anniversaries Toasted in Hardy and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Harry Stenson Vernon Schneberger of Hardy Nebraska Mrs Norman Loop of Superior Nebraska Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith of Belleville Mrs Lottie Lervold Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren Mr and Mrs Oscar Berggren and Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and family in honor of Norma Nina and Bud Berggren and Rex Sandell s birthday anniversaries.

Harry Stenson Vernon Schneberger Hardy Nebr Norman Loop Superior W. C. Nesmith Belleville Lottie Lervold Charley Berggren Oscar Berggren Rex Sandell Steven Grant Berggren Norma Nina Bud Berggren

Son Graduates. Father Attends Before Return home

Gent ere attended his son's graduation in Norton on Thursday and returned Friday. The graduate left for Scott City to begin work on an irrigation project. Simpson Missouri Pacifica.

Norton Scott City Simpson Missouri

Sherman Robison and Peters Family Share Sunday Visit

Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and Charles and Martha Sherman spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Carl Peters and their son and family.

Sherman Robison Charles Martha Mrs Carl Petersson

Social Callers at Home of Mrs Charley Nondorf

Visitors to the home of Mrs Charley Nondorf last week included Mrs Elsie Bergstrom Mrs Ayina McBride Thornton Doctor of Belleville Mrs George Stromberg Mrs Arthur Danielson Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf of Belleville Rev and Mrs Se 0 Bookless Mr and Mrs John Jansen Irvin Nondorf Mr and Mrs Pearl Jeardoe and son Mr and Mrs Harry Jeardoe Seas Jeardoe Mrs GA Nystrom and My Evelyn Boman and Loute

Charley Nondorf Elsie Bergstrom Ayina. McBride Thornton Belleville George Stromberg Arthur Danielson Clare Nondorf Bookless John Jansen Irvin Nondorf Pearl Jeardoe and Son Harry Jeardoe Seas Jeardoe Nystrom Evelyn Boman Loute

Legion Auxiliary Thanks Girl Scouts for Poppies

The American Legion Auxiliary thanks the Girl Scouts for distributing poppies and collecting contributions for Child Welfare work. Poppy Day on May 28 honors those who served and sacrificed. Miss Jacquelyn Cooper will attend Girl's State at Kansas University from June 7 to June 14.

American’ Legion Auxiliary America Jacquelyn Cooper Kansas University Lawrence Girl's Nation

Birthday dinner guests honor Pat Sandell family

Monday evening lunch guests in honor of Pat Sandell's birthday anniversary included Elmer Danielson and Kenneth, Earl Hammil and Eddie, Gus Hallgren, Pete Sandell and Paula, Bud Hallgren, Rex Sandell and Steven, N. E. J. and Ruth, Harlan Sandell and family, and Marianna Ward.

Pat Sandell Lola Pat Elmer Danielson Kenneth Earl Hammil Eddie Gus Hallgren Pete Sandell Paula Bud Hallgren Rex Sandell Steven Ruth Harlan Sandell Marianna Ward

Birthday honor honors Carrol Anderson at dinner

Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Henry and Mrs. Minnie Anderson hosted a Saturday evening lunch in honor of Carrol Anderson’s birthday anniversary. Philroy Henry of Indianola Nebraska and Miss Bernadine Botts of McCook Nebraska attended with Judith and Anita as guests.

W S S Officers At Concordia Training School

Mrs J Orville Bookless Mrs Ray mond Cooper Mrs Lloyd Nelson and others attended an all day officers training school for W S S officers at the Methodist church in Concordia Tuesday of last week.

Raymond Cooper Lloyd Nelson Paul Fredrickson Andrew Stafford Wilbur Zener Sherman Robison Richards Methodist Church Concordia

Quantic Family Attends Minneapolis High School Commencement

Mr and Mrs H C Quantic Bruca and Lois traveled to Minneapolis Monday evening to attend the high school commencement exercises there.

H. C. Quantic Bruca Lois Minneapolis

Visitors from Norway Beloit and Courtland Stop by

Mr and Mrs Harry Buer and family of Norway Matilda Olson Amelia Buer Mr and Mrs Walter Northcott and family of Beloit and Mrs Lee Davidson and children of Courtland were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Emery Berry and family.

Harry Buer Norway Matilda Olson Amelia Buer Walter Northcott Beloit Lee Davidson Courtland Emery Berry

Sunday Afternoon Guests Honor Guest From San Francisco

Sunday afternoon visitors at Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Tornquist of Kackley included Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson of Jamestown, Mr. and Mrs. Allwyn Tornquist, Lyle Tornquist, and Mrs. Helma Otterburt of San Francisco California, who was the honor guest.

E. ‘A. Tornquist Kackley Joe N. Johnson H. Johnson Jamestown Allwyn Tornquist Lyle Helma Otterburt San Francisco Calif

Sunday Dinner Guests With Allen Family

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Allen included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nealy, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Landon, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Allen, and Betty Hess.

Lester Allen Frank Nealy Frank Landon Cecil Allen Betty Hess

Stolander Family Attends Courtland Class Night

Mr and Mrs Charlie Stolander and family spent Tuesday evening in Courtland for a class night program. The event drew local residents and showcased student achievements.

Charlie Stolander Courtland

Sunday supper guests honor Lervolds

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lervold hosted guests for Sunday supper including Mr. and Mrs. G E Wineinger of Belleville, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold, Norma and La Verne, and Miss Carla Reece.

Robert Lervold G. E. Wineinger Belleville Benny Lervold Norma and la Verne Carla Reece

Church dinner honors departing families for Sweden trip

A large crowd gathered at the Methodist church Sunday for a basket dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Richard Johnson who will spend the summer in Sweden. Also noted are Mrs Inez Cox and Don Cox moving to a new farm near Scottaville. The Johnsons then presented moving pictures they recently shot.

Joseph Johnson Richard Sweden

Scandia Youth Named College Life Business Manager

Don Smith from Scandia, son of Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith, chosen by the Publications Committee and approved by the faculty as business manager of The College Life for 1949 1950 at The College of Emporia. Bill Allen of Howard named editor. They produced this year’s College Directory. Don is an E Club member and played basketball and tennis.

Don Smith Wayne Smith Scandia College of Emporia College Life Bill Allen Howard Don Bill

Stores to Close May 30 for Decoration Day

Stores will be closed Monday May 30 as Decoration Day is observed. In Kansas most businesses will shut for the legal holiday all day.

Kansas

Social visit spans California to Nebraska families

Mrs Blanche Van Dunse of LaVerne California and Philroy Henry of Indianola Nebraska spent last week with Mr and Mrs Walter Henry. Miss Verna Dene Botts of McCook Nebraska spent the weekend at the Henry home. Miss Botts and Philroy left Monday for Sutton Nebraska.

Blanche van Dunse LaVerne Calif Philroy Henry Indianola Nebr Walter Henry Verna Dene Botts McCook Henry Home

Maurice Freed Birthday Celebration

Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family and Art hur Freed Wallace and Donald were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Freed and family in honor of Maurice s birthday anniversary.

Oscar Linden Henry Rosene Russell Anderson Arthur Freed Wallace Donald Maurice Freed Maurice

St. Joseph and Kansas City Hosts Attend Stofer Callers

Saturday morning callers of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stofer were guests from St. Joseph Missouri Glenn Preble Parlee Plotner of Kansas City and Miss Lucille English of Los Angeles California.

Jake Stofer Glenn Preble St. Joseph Parlee Plotner Kansas City Lucille English Los Angeles Calif

Fish Supper Held At Cardwell Home In Cuba Area

A Sunday evening fish supper was shared at the Charley Cardwell residence. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trecek and family, Bobby and Lonnie of Cuba, Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspereg en of Courtland, Sam Greenslade, Miss Phyllis Greenslade, Miss Laura Rasmussen, and Mr. and Mrs. Artie Cardwell.

Charley Cardwell Frank Trecek Bobby and Lonnie Cuba Art Cardwell Delbert Aspegren Courtland Sam Greenslade Phyllis Greenslade Laura Rasmussen Artie Cardwell

Birthday Honor Attends Mrs Hallgren in Formosa

Friday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren honored Mrs Hallgren s birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell Lola Mr and Mrs Chester Grimm and sons of Formosa and Mr and Mrs Gus Hallgren.

Bud Hallgren Hallgren Pat Sandell Lola Chester Grimm Formosa Gus Hallgren

Alumni Banquet Attendance By Donald Richards

Donald Richards traveled from Kansas City to attend the local alumni banquet over the weekend. He joined fellow graduates for the event and exchanged congratulations with classmates and faculty.

Donald Richards Kansas City

Dinner Guests Share Weekend Visit in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy and Mr and Mrs Charlie Stotlander and children. They spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Connie Hultquist at Belleville.

Andrew Stafford Pat Sandell Lola Russell DeWitt Judy Charlie’ Stolander Connie Hultquist Belleville

Saturday Callers Noted From Mrs May White Home

Saturday visitors included Mr and Mrs Glenn Preble of St Joseph Missouri Mrs Parlee Plotner of Kansas City Missouri Vernon Hiatt of St Louis Missouri and Mrs Jack Smith plus others at Mrs May White's residence.

May White Glenn Preble St. Joseph Parlee Plotner Kansas City Vernon Hiatt St Louis Jack Smith

Monday evening guests honor Pat Sandell birthday party

Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell hosted a Monday evening gathering for Pat Sandell in honor of a birthday and anniversary. Attendees included Marker Tadecrantz and their children along with Frank Isaacson Carl Andrew Staf ford Bernita Vern on Smith Ramona Tekla Brown Irene Swanson Elmer Danielson Kenneth Lloyd Brown Shirley Martin Jokinson and others.

Pat Sandell Lola Pat Marker Tadecrantz Frank , Isaacson Carl Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon - Smith Ramona Tekla Brown Misa Irene. Swanson Elmer Danielson Kenneth Lloyd Brown Ivy Ar Shirley Martin Jokinson

Arizona Tonight at the Princess Theater in May

The Princess presents a super-action picture "Arizona" tonight in a Columbia re issue. Also shown are Warner-Pathe News, another short subject, and 10 other reasons.

The Princess Arizona Columbia Warner-Pathe News

Owl Show at Princess Theatre Promises Roy Acuff Comedy

The Princess Theatre hosts an Owl Show on Saturday June 4 at 11 30 p m featuring Smoky Mountain Melody a corn comed y musical starring Roy Acuff and the Smoky Mountain Boys with tunes like Smoky Mountain Moon and Billy Boy plus Acuff's jolly good fellow anthem. The film follows Acuff as a range foreman who guides a ranch under two brothers and promotes a neighborly policy with barbecues dances and picnics.

Princess Theatre Roy Acuff Tennessee Tennessee Central Upidee Billy Boy Acuff

Larson-Beyer Nuptials in Scandia Amana Church

Barbara Jeanne Larson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Larson of Scandia married Emil E Beyer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Emil E Beyer Sr of Omaha Neb at 3 00 pm May 22 in Amana Lutheran church Scandia Rev N H Pearson officiated The couple will reside on a farm ten miles north of Omaha The bride wore a brocaded satin gown with long sleeves a train a fingertip veil and seed pearl tiara The wedding party wore aqua yellow and brown garments and the reception followed in the church parlors

Barbara Jeanne Larson Ted Larson Scandia Emil E. Beyer, Jr Emil E. Beyer, Sr Omaha Nebr Amana Lutheran Church N. H. Pearson E. T. Olson Lohengrin Helen Larson Neola Linden Lincoln Virgean Hadley Karolyn Swanson Topeka Gwen Ocobooh Phyllis Greenslade Don Cablett Harold Larson Charles Swanson Scandia High School Union Freighways Omaha High ‘ School Union Freightways

Rosene Family Weekend Visit Across Manhattan

Mr and Mrs Marvin Rosene of Manhattan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene, sharing time together in a family gathering.

Mrs Marvin Rosene Manhattan Henry Rosene

Social Evening Honors Carrol Anderson Family Guests

Mr and Mrs George C Larson and family Dr Don Larson and Sonia Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Mrs Ada Aspegren and Mrs Minnie Anderson attended a Wednesday evening lunch at Carrol Anderson home honoring Judith and Antti Pin.

George C. Larson Don Larson Sonia Clyde Norris Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson Carrol Anderson Judith Antti Pin

Alumni Banquet A' Success At School Auditorium

The 1950 alumni banquet at Scandia High drew nearly 250 attendees honoring the 1949 graduates and the 50th anniversary class of 1899. Notables from the 1899 group attended along with reps from earlier classes. Rev J Orville Bookless led the invocation and a full program of music and remarks followed the dinner. Ruth Perry was elected president for the 1950 banquet with Vivian Jensen as vice president and Patsy Cooper secretary, Audrey Thompson treasurer, and Arnold Perry receiving credit for organizing much of the event.

Scandia High School Vernon Hyatt St. Louis Bess Seybolt Morey Oklahoma City Okla Bertha Williams Bushby Belleville Frances’ Davis Fraser Riverside Calif Lottie Rockhold Preble Kansas City The Methodist Church Bill Reece Arnold Perry Donald Lewellyn Bill Farrell China Donald Anderson Adolphus Nelson Bill Reece Don Cox Leane Brown Wichita Glenn Berry Marilyn Bookless Betty Cady Dick Gile Barbara Hammer Arlene Lervold Ruby Norris Joyce Rasmussen Marilyn Walker Gwen Ocobock Ruth Perry Vivian Jensen Patsy Cooper Audrey Thompson

Scandia 0 E S meeting notes May 17

Scandia Chapter No. 481 C E S met in stated form May 17 with Mrs. Lloyd Nelson as Worthy Matron and El Reno Sederlin as Worthy Patron presiding. Substitute officers were Mrs. Clarence Barber and Mrs. E T Olson. The Flag Salute opened the meeting and officers reported on activities and anniversaries.

Scandia C.E.S Withi Lloyd Nelson el- Reno Sederlin Clarence Barber Marshall E. T. Olson el- Reno §Oy

Social Visit to Nesmiths at Belleville

Mrs. Grant Berggren and Norma Nina and Donna spent Thursday afternoon with Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith at Belleville in a social gathering.

Grant Berggren Norma Nina Donna Mrs W. C. Nesmith Belleville

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