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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

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Wild Harvest at the Princess PROMISES Ladd Lamour Drama

Paramount's Wild Harvest with Alan Ladd Dorothy Lamour and Robert Preston plays at the Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday May 29 30. Ladd leads a harvesting crew from Texas to Canada while Lamour schemes to break his focus with romance and rival plots unfold.

Alan Ladd Paramount Wild Harvest Princess Theatre Ladd Dorothy Lamour Robert Preston Lloyd Nolan Preston Nobhan Texas Canada Dorothy Outfit Combine Presto Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Golden Belt Dick Erdman Allen Jenkins Rocky

Double Feature at Princess Theatre June 1 2

The Princess Theatre presents Zane Grey's Wild Horse Mesa with Tim Holt as a young cowpuncher in Utah and a rival outfit gun battle. Also Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome features a gas bank robbery and a pursuit led by Dick Tracy. Coming Tuesday and Wednesday June 2.

Princess Theatre Zane Grey Dick Tracy Tim Holt Utah Holt Nan Leslie Richard Martin Chito Rafferty RKO Radio

Grapes of Wrath Returns to Princess Theatre in June

The 1949 Academy Award winner Grapes of Wrath is re released by 20th Century Fox at the Princess Theatre on Thursday June 8. The John Steinbeck novel follows Tom Joad and his family as they migrate from Oklahoma to California with Henry Fonda Jane Darwell and Russell Simpson in the cast. A second feature The Devil on Wheels screens Thursday June 10.

20Th Century - Fox Princess Theatre John Steinbeck Joad Dust Bowl Oklahoma Promised Land California Kansas Tom Joad

Sorosis Study Club Picnic and Officers Installed

The Sorosis Study Club held its annual picnic supper at the club rooms on Tuesday evening May 18. Officers installed for the coming year were President Algor Anderson Vice President Gee Cardwell Secretary Wallace Aspegren and Treasurer Walter Boyles. A letter from Fred L. Miller assistant Director of Education in the American Zone in Germany praised the club’s clothing and supplies shipment and described relief efforts and school work across Germany including Munich Nuernberg and other areas.

Sorosis Algor Anderson Gee. Cardwell Wallace Aspegren Walter Boyles C. H. West Fred L. Miller Germany Munich Nuernberg

Scandia OES Chapter Meets at Masonic Hall May 18

The Scandia Chapter No 481 OES met at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening May 18 with Mrs Inez Cox presiding. Greetings from district aid Mrs Pearl E Peterson were read. Next meeting June 1 will host a birthday dinner for those born in the first six months.

Scandia O.E.S Masonic Hall Inez Cox Pearl E. Peterson Jamestown Topeka Ellen Sederlin Mary West Lloyd Norrig Thelma Sederlin Mirriam Nelson Icle Schneberger

Nels Florell and Sister Carlson Visit Chicago Relatives

Nels Florell and his sister Mrs. Aaron Carlson departed Wednesday for Chicago Illinois to visit relatives and spend time with family.

Nels Florell Mrs. Aaron Carlson Chicago Ill

Repeat Performance at Princess Tonight

Tonight at the Princess Theatre the film Repeat Performance screens with an action picture. The program also includes two short subjects and 40 other reasons, offering a varied cinema lineup for Thursday May 27.

Princess Tonight Princess Theatre

Tebow Boy Dies After Horse Kick Injury

Melvin Tebow, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Earl Tebow, suffered a stomach kick from a horse Monday evening. He died Tuesday morning at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia after being taken there for treatment.

Melvin Tebow Earl Tebow St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Lutheran Nurse Warming Honors Local Families At Richard Loring Home

About 75 guests attended a nurse warming at the new Richard Loring residence Sunday hosted by the Lutheran congregation. Honorees included Rev. and Mrs. N H Pearson, Maurice Medlin and Neal, George and Gene Larson, Loren Carlgren, and many other local families. Lunch was served to all in attendance.

Richard Loring N. H. Pearson Maurice Medlin and Neal Lee Loring Betty Lee Alfred Swanson Ada Aspegren Minnie Anderson Emily Willis Dena Anderson Ellen Hammer Charles Aspegren Gee Christie Olaf Norgard George Larson Gene Larson Halstead Loren Carlgren Clyde Norris Albin Forsberg J. Swenson Albert Jackson Joe N. Johnson Gust Larson Carl Frank Isaacson Walter Boyles Lynette Will Kallman Ed Olson Axel Hedstrom Ed Swanson Vernon Albertina Isaacson Ida Oscar Bergstrom Eloise Hammer Gwen Ocobock C. G. Hammer Bobby Sanders

Haskins and Peters Families Visit Concordia on Thursday

Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins Betty and Mr and Mrs Carl Peters son and daughters spent Thursday in Concordia.

Bill Haskins Betty Carl Peterson Concordia

Couple Attends Kansas Grain Dealers Convention

Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson attended the Kansas Grain Dealers Association annual convention in Topeka last week and the Derby Grain Co 50th anniversary. They joined banquets honoring the association and Mr Derby and heard speakers from across the nation.

Chris Nelson Kansas Grain Dealers Association Topeka Derby Grain Co Derby

Memorial Day services set for Scandia May 30

Memorial services will be held Sunday May 30 at 2 30 pm in the Scandia high school auditorium. Captain Benson of Topeka will be the speaker. The American Legion and city officials organize the event with the Legion handling cemetery services and the Auxiliary assisting. Girl Scouts will decorate graves. Services occur at Riverview Lutheran and Norway cemeteries with a schoolhouse to drug store corner parade to the cemeteries.

Scandia High School American Legion Benson O- Topeka Benson Scandia American Legion Auxiliary Riverview Cemetery Lutheran Cemetery Norway Cemetery Legion Elmer Isaacson Leslie Tate George Cardwell

Stores to Close Monday Memorial Day in Scandia

Stores to close Monday to allow all to attend memorial day services Sunday and Monday in Scandia. Business houses will be closed all day Monday May 31.

Scandia

Demonstration on cutting slip patterns at 4 H meeting

Joyce Rasmussen led a slip pattern demonstration at the Sherdahl Boosters 4 H project meeting Friday after noon May 21 at Beverly Mikesell s home. Officers elected were Beverly Mikesell president Janet Millen vice president Barbara McClure secretary and Dorothy Johnson reporter. The group plans summer meetings at girls homes and will visit Pauline Cardwell on May 28 for a cooking lesson. A delicious lunch was served.

Joyce Rasmussen Sherdahl Boosters Beverly Mikesell Janet Millen Barbara McClure Dorothy Johnson Pauline Cardwell

Mrs Duaine Greenslade Visits Topeka Then Calls On Friends

Mrs Duaine Greenslade traveled to Topeka on Tuesday afternoon to be with her husband who works there and to visit Mr. and Mrs Irvin Davis and Janet.

Duaine Greenslade Topeka Irvin Davis Janet

Trail of the Vigilantes shown for Scandia Softball benefit

Hollywood director Allan Dwan notes scenery equals action and comedy in Trail of the Vigilantes which screens Monday May 31 at the Princess Theatre to benefit Scandia Softball. Tickets sold by team members and at the box office. The film features Mount Whitney and Sonora Pass as notable backdrops and stars Franchot Tone among others.

Trail of the Vigilantes Allan Dwan Hollywood Princess Theatre Mount Whitney Continental United States Franchot Tone Warren Williams Broderick Crawford Andy Devine Mitch Auer Porter Hill Peggy Moran Sonora Pass Sierra Nevada Mountains Stanislaus River Dwan

Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Hyde held in Republic

Funeral services for Mrs Myrtle Hyde were held Wednesday afternoon May 19 at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Republic. She died May 17 at age 64. Interment followed at Osborne.

Myrtle Hyde Evangelical United Brethren Church Republic

Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel Visited Glasco Family

Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel of Glasco were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Irving Isaacson and family.

Otto Wetzel Glasco Irving Isaacson

Leadership train ing for Y teens at Camp Sedan this summer

The Kansas District YWCA announces five day leadership training conferences for Y-Teens and advisers at Camp Sedan from May 31 to July 3. Delegates from local YTeen clubs will join teens from across the state for workshops on Christian living and leadership, plus recreation and sport.

Kansas Camp Sedan Lucy Landon Y.W.C.A Wichita Lovana Stone

Ladies Auxiliary Meats May 19 Meeting and Benefit Card Party

The Ladies Auxiliary met May 19 with President Opal Rasmussen. Delegates to the State Convention at Hutchinson were elected: Ellen Carlson Evelyne Rasmussen and Frances White. Poppy sales topped $20. Club room gifts include a dining table and a folding desk from Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Moe, glasses and a tea towel from Mrs. Charles Gabrielson. A serving committee will be Esther Henry and Blanche Walker. A Friday benefit card party at the Legion hill awarded prizes to C. E. Yuley Wallace Aspgren Mrs. George Cardwell Hao Mer Cardwell Emer Larsen and Art Cardwell with lunch served.

Opal Rasmussen Hutchinson Ellen Carlson Evelyne Rasmussen Frances White Poppy Ralph Moe Charles Gabreilson Esther Henry Blanche Walker Legion Hill C. E. Yuley Republic Bridge Wallace Aspegren Wile George Cardwell Low Haomer Cardwell Emer Larsen Low Art Cardwell

Methodist Church Completes Remodeling

A thorough remodeling and redecorating project at the Methodist Church is finished. With some hired labor and many hours of donated work, the House of Worship now features attractive surroundings. An Open House is planned Friday evening from 7:30 to 10:00, followed by regular Sabbath services each week led by Rev. Larson.

Methodist Church Heavenly Father Larson

Lawrence Fullen Dies Suddenly at Home in Belleville

Lawrence Fullen passed away suddenly Saturday evening at his sister Mrs. Clare Nondorf’s home in Belleville after a period of illness. His remains were taken to More and where funeral services were held Tuesday.

Lawrence Fullen Clare Nondorf Belleville

Nondorf Family, Robbins Visit Chas Nondorf's Home

Mr and Mrs L A Nondorf and family and Mr and Mrs Robert Robbins were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Chas Nondorf.

L. A. Nondorf Robert Robbins Chas. Nondorf

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