Cripple Creek Gold Robbery Tale on Screen
A Technicolor feature tells how outlaw Kirby hijacks Cripple Creek gold shipping it to the Orient with help from a corrupted official. Government agents Bret Ivers and Larry Galland infiltrate the mob to reclaim the gold, culminating in a gun battle and Kirby’s death. Montgomery and Karin Booth star with Courtland and Bishop. Coming Saturday and Sunday June 6 6 Saskatchawan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Technicolor
I Courtland
William Bishop
California
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Silver
Kirby
Once-Hall
Orient
Bret, Ivers
Larry Galland
Julie Hanson
Montgomery
Ivers
Karin Booth
Julie
Courtland
Saskatchawan
Sealed Proposals Sought for Mail Messenger Route 259223
Sealed proposals for carrying the U S Mail on Messenger Route No 259223 between Scandia Kansas and Rock Island railroad close at the local post office inquiries invited by the Postmaster.
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U.S. Mail
Scandia
Kansas
Rock ‘Island
Boy Scout Troop Plans At High School Meeting
Parents are urged to attend tonight's meeting at the high school auditorium at 8:00 to organize a Boy Scout troop. Full attendance is required to establish the organization.
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BOY Scout
Social Hour Club Meeting Notes with Graduates
The Social Hour club met May 20 with seven members and two guests Mrs. Amelia Kathrineberg and Ethel. A motion to donate 2 to the Salvation Army was made. Elsie Berggren read poems for graduates. Next meeting with Mrs Rex Sandell on June 4. Roll call noted Birth Place of Your Parent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monten Jensen
Amelia Kathrineberg
Ethel
Salvation Army
Elsie Berggren
Homer Cardwell
Rex Sandell
Paren
Old Fashioned Flower Garden Ceremony at OES May 28
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met at the Masonic Hall with Mrs C E Nelson as worthy matron and Joyce Johnson as worthy patron. A Flower Garden ceremony presented gifts to Barbara Kolman Cuba Chapter district aide. Marjorie Lervold sang. Morey Campbell welcomed attendees and Degrees were conferred. Refreshments followed.
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Scandia
OES
Masonic Hall
C. E. Nelson
Miatron
Joyce Johnson
Barbara Kolman
Cuba
Marjorie Lervold
Morey Campbell
Clydeter
Louise Strom
Evening visitors to Jelfeville hosted by Isaacsons
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Archie Isaacson and Valjean included Mr and Mrs Himer Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Isaacson all of Jelfeville. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Irving Issa and Mr and Mrs Harold Larson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Isaacson
Valjean
Himer Isaacson
Raymond Isaacson
Jelfeville
Irving Issa
Harold Larson
Honor Roll Subscriptions Received This Week
List of subscribers includes Frank Granstedt Chessie Boyland Republic Ed Loring Bernice Hollywood Mrs H L Jounik Jack Bower Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank’ Granstedt
Chessie Boyland
Republic
Loring
Bernice Sieht
Hollywood
H. L
Jounik
Jack Bower
Lawrence
Taza Son of Cochise at Princess Theatre June 2
Universal Technicolor Western stars Rock Hudson in the title role as Taza who must uphold Cochise's legacy amid Geronimo's uprising. Barbara Rush Gena and Bart Roberts support a tense tale of peace versus rebellion. Coming Wednesday June 9 The Creature of the Black Lagoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal jInternational
Cochise
Hudgon
Geromino
Hudson
Geronimo
Tara
Barbara’ Rush
Gena
Bart Roberts
Naidhe
Taza
Gregg Galmer
Sorosis Study Club Holds Final Luncheon In Belleville
The Sorosis Study club concluded its year with a May 18 luncheon at the Elliott Hotel Belleville. Officers were installed in the Sun Room by Mrs. E. E. Conzelman. Ralph Larson became president and John Dart vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Study Club
Elliott Hotel
Belleville
H. W. Reece
John Dart
E. E. Conzelman
Womens Federated Clubs
Ralph Larson
Blanche Haggman
Army recruiting ad promotes enlistment and training
A recruitment notice urges individuals to join the United States Army or Air Force with promises of specialized training in technical fields. It directs readers to contact local recruiting stations or American Legion posts for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Army
U.S. Army
Air Force
American Legion
Local Legion selects Sunflower Boys State delegates
Bill Hammer of Scardia and Gordon Smith of Courtland were chosen to attend the American Legion Sunflower Boys State in Wichita from June 6 to 12. The local post raised funds through Blue Rock shoots to cover the expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Hammer
Scardia
Gordon Smith
Courtland
American Legion
Wichita
Post
Blue Rock
Anderson Fearing wed in May ceremony at Scandia Amana
Miss Glenna Anderson daughter of the late Dr and Mrs John Rice Anderson of Minneapolis and Olin Stafford Fearing Sr USNR son of Mr and Mrs Olin K Fearing of Mankato were united in a double ring ceremony May 24 1954 at the Amana Lutheran church Scandia Rev Edward E Hale and Rev N H Pearson officiated The bride wore her mother's wedding gown of white viscose and hosted bridesmaids Staging included seven of Glenna's students as attendants and family guests from Minnesota Kansas City and Fort Wayne after a luncheon the couple planned a California move with a stop in Phoenix They will reside in Beach California The bride is a University of Kansas graduate and taught at Scandia for two years The groom earned BS and MS from Kansas and is a member of Phi Sigma and Sigma Xi Honorary fraternities Out-of-town guests included Olin K Fearing of Mankato and many relatives across Nebraska Minnesota Wisconsin and Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenna Anderson
John Rice Anderson
Minneapolis
Olin Stafford Fearing
J.G
U.S.N.R
Olin K. Fearing
Mankato
Edward. E. Hale
N. H. Pearson
Amana Lutheran Church
Scandia
Joe’ Valentine Anderson
Cottage Grove
Wisc
Baby Stuart
Glenna
Diane Perry
Betty Johnson
Pamela Anderson
Virginia Corbin
Janice Forsberg
Judith Thompson
Peggy Erickson
Allane West
Kansas City
Earl Delcamp
California
Phoenix
Ariz
Ralph A. Anderson
Beach
Calif
The
Uni
Evelyn Fearing
Albert Fearing
Lawrence
John Hale
Duluth
Belleville Supper Guests Hosted by the Mahans
Thursday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Mahan in Belleville included Mr and Mrs Frank Eastman and Terri. Mr and Mrs Bob Hastman and Terri. Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Carol. Ed Pachta. Mr and Mrs Amos Blecha and Verlee. and Mr and Mrs Jack Legg and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mahan
Belleville
Frank Eastman
Bob Hastman
Terri
Leslie Rasmussen
Carol
Ed Pachta
Amos Blecha
Verlee
Jack Legg
Sederlin Family Weekend Visit Reported
Mrs. Eugene Sederlin and Douglas visited Mr. and Mrs. Elgeno Sederlin over the weekend, sharing time with the family and enjoying a gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Sederlin
Douglas
Mrs
Elgeno Sederlin
Dinner Guests Shared By Families In Cardwell Home
Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and children Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade were Tuesday dinner guests of Mrs. Agnes Cardwell.
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Delbert ‘Aspegren
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Agnes Cardwell
Funeral services for Ernest Beckin reported in Concordia
Mrs. O A Johnson Mrs Paul Housholder and Mrs John Mahan attended the funeral services for Ernest Beckin in Concordia Saturday.
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A. Johnson
Paul Housholder
John ‘Mahan Af
Ernest Beckin
Concordia
Dinner guests in Superior Nebraska
Mr and Mrs John Mahan and Mr and Mrs Jack Mahan and Jackie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wesley Persinger and family in Superior Nebraska.
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John ‘Mahan
Jack Mahan
Jackie
Wesley. Persinger
Superior
Nebr
Mrs Harold Stafford Hosts Monday Afternoon Visit
Mrs Harold Stafford spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Zena Stofer, sharing an afternoon visit in their local community.
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Harold. Stafford
Zena Stofer
Social guests fill weekend at Berry Garst Modlin Toomie homes
Jane Hay visited as an overnight guest Friday hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Berry. Sunday evening supper brought together Mr and Mrs James Garst Mr and Mrs Briggs and Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin and boys at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Toomie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hay
Walter Berry
James Garst
Briggs
Beaver H D A meets at Swenson home may 12
The Beaver H D A met at Mrs. Gilbert Swenson's home on May 12 with 18 members present. Luncheon was served, a calorie pamphlet was distributed, and a gift was decided for the Frye family whose home burned. Each member will address a home safety hazard and report back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver H.D.A
Gilbert Swenson
Goldie Anderson
Deloris Johnson
Tom Frye
District Hdu
Washington
Republic County
H.D.U
Republic
George Niswender
Eva Johnson
Local Legion Post Wins Bronze Plaque for Membership Gain
Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 199 of the American Legion received a large bronze plaque at the Sixth District convention for having the biggest percentage increase in membership in the district over the past year. Post 193 members are proud of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
American Legion
Post
Rasmussen and Eastman Couples Visit Wichita
Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Frank Eastman spent Saturday and Sunday in Wichita for a brief weekend trip exploring the city sights and enjoying leisure time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Frank Eastman
Wichita
Concordia Visit By Delbert Aspegren Family
Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and her children Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Mrs Charles Hohman spent Thursday afternoon in Concordia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Aspegren
Agnes. Cardwell
Charles Hohman
Concordia
Kirg and Anderson Weekend Guest Pair in Denver
Mr and Mrs Hugh C Kirg of Denver Colo were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson.
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Hugh C. Kirg
Denver, Colo
Algot Anderson
Entertaining Guests At Cottage Grove Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Alger Anderson hosted a Saturday evening supper for Rev and Mrs Joe V Anderson of Cottage Grove Wis Rev and Mrs N H Pearson Miss Glenna Anderson Olin Fearing Mrs George Lee Johnson of Fort Wayne Ind and Mr and Mrs Hugh C Kirk of Denver Col
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Alger Anderson
Joe V. Anderson
Cottage
Grove
Wisc
N. H. Pearson
Glenna Anderson
Olin ‘Fearing
George Lee Johnson
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hugh C. Kirk
Denver
Col
Sunday Dinner Guest Visit Recalls Local Family
Mr and Mrs Paul Wolf were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs H W Reece and family in a small community gathering highlighting neighborly hospitality and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wolf
H. W. Reece and
Familly
Mrs Swen Carlson Family Visits Osborne Sunday
Mrs. Swen Carlson and Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson daughters visited Mrs Carlson's home on Eilbbe street at Osborne on Sunday evening.
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Swen. Carlson
Carlson
Osborne
Scandia High Alumni Banquet Ends With 55th Anniversary
Nearly 300 alumni and guests attended Scandia High School’s annual banquet and dance held in the school auditorium Friday night. A Western Roundup dinner followed by a program featured Route and Rimrock themed dishes and performances by Trail Bass and others. Class of 1899 members celebrated their 55th anniversary with remarks from Supt. Quantic and a lively roll call led by John Nylund. Officers for 1954 and 1955 were announced, with praise for efforts to keep the event a community highlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia High
Trail
Billy Clark
M. C
Lawrence Bookless
Dennis Linden
Elaine Jacobson
John Nylund
Scandia Hi
A. R. Morey
Oklahoma City
Okla
G. W. Bushby
Bushby
Belleville
Ed Fraser
Riverside
Cal
G. M. Preble
St. Joseph
L. W. Hyatt
Hyatt
St. Louis
Nylund
C. Quantic
John
Harold Johnson
Tennessee Ridge Riders
Wayne Robbins
Charles Hohman
Glen Scrivner
Kenneth Tuley
Harold‘ D. Johnson
Memorial Day Services Set Across Scandia Towns
Memorial Day observances in Scandia include Legion and Auxiliary attendance at eleven o’clock Methodist services. A full program at three cemeteries and the Republican River Bridge honors sailors dead with prayers, eulogy, wreaths, firing squad, and taps. Veterans meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Legion Hall for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Legion and Auxiliary
American Legion
Republican River Bridge
Norway Cemetery
Riverview
Charles Hohman
Ee ‘Braves
Dart Oaks
Legion ‘Hall
Sealle Rasmussen Hosts Wednesday Evening Guests
Wednesday evening guests at the Sealle Rasmussen home included Mr. and Mrs. Vic Berggren, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren, Mr. and Mrs. Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cline and Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Eastman, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eastman and Terri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sealle Rasmussen
Vic Berggren
Oscar Berggren
Eeee Cardwell
C. W. Btrom
Joe Cline
Johns
Frank Eastman
Mire
Bob Eastman
Terri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rock Hudson
Cochisk
Sprutauulask
Thuhnicolor
Frances Atkinson
Dayton
Idaho
Alma __ Mater
America
Valley Forge
Anderson
Fearing
Beaver
HDU
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