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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1942

Page

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Roxie Hart on Broadway Style Rowdy Turn at Local Cinema

Academy Award winner Ginger Rogers stars in Roxie Hart a high profile comedy set in Chicago with Adolphe Menjou George Montgomery and Lynne Overman. A publicity driven murder confession comedy climaxing in a sensational trial with sharp satire and vaudeville hype. Coming next week Jackie Cooper in Glamour Boy.

Ginger Rogers Roxie Hart Adolphe Menjou George Montgomery Chicago Roxie Lynne Overman Fourth Estate 20Th Century-Fox Fox Movietone News Jackie Cooper

Registered Ayrshire yearling heifers reach Republic county farmers

Thom as H Brown of the Farm Security Board of Republic county coordinated a carload of registered Ayrshire yearling heifers for local farmers. The cattle, sourced from a Vermont herd and shipped from Wittsfield Massachusetts on May 21, arrived Tuesday. Participating farmers include J M Morehead Earl C Hammi Ernest Kirk Lester E Allen Lloyd A McGregor Arthur Coldazier R E Rasmussen Charlie F E Berggren Edward Thomas Victor S Isaacson and Ted Milner.

Thomas H. Brown Farm Security Board Republic County G. Fred Williams Hutchinson National Ayreshire Breeders Association Vermont Wittsfield Mass J. M. Morehead Earl C. Hammi Ernest Kirk Lester E. Allen Lloyd A. McGregor Arthur Coldazier R. E. Rasmussen Charlie FE. Berggren Edward Thomas Victors. Isaacson Ted Milner

Don’t Kill the Birds Ad Cites City Law

Citywide notice reminds readers that shooting birds within limits is illegal and violates public sentiment. The appeal urges boys and others to refrain from harming birds and to respect municipal wildlife rules.

Memorial Day Decorations Brighten Local Stores

The Haggman and Wires Drug Store and the Downing Variety Store display gala decorations for Memorial Day on Saturday May 30. Windows feature wreaths and artificial flowers to honor loved ones who have passed, urging readers to remember the tribute.

Haggman and Wires Drug Store Downing Variety Store

Rural mail skipped Saturday Memorial Day

Postmaster Otcobock says rural mail carriers will not run on Memorial Day May 30. Scandia Post Office will remain open at regular hours all day on that date.

Otcobock Scandia

Mrs Ralph Rasmussen Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs Ralph Rasmussen went home Saturday evening from Munford hospital in Belleville where she had been receiving treatment.

Ralph Rasmussen Munford Hospital Belleville

Stores to Close Saturday in Honor of Memorial Day

Scandia businesses will close from 12 noon to 5 p m Saturday so residents may attend Memorial Day services at the high school auditorium at 2 p m Mayor WM Moe announces the observance.

Scandia H. S. Auditorium WM. Moe

Marynell Dyatt Weds Ensign Harry Reece in Lawrence Church

Marynell Jane Dyatt daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Dyatt of Konorado married Ensign Harry W Reece son of Mr and Mrs C O Reece of Scandia at First Presbyterian Church Lawrence on May 20 at 8 p m The wedding featured a white ongonza gown and veil with a white paper book bouquet. Guests included sorority sisters from Gamma Phi Beta with a reception at the sorority house The groom in naval reserve will depart for active duty in Miami joining Marynell in late June both graduates of the University of Kansas

Verne EK. Dyatt Konorado Marynell Jane Harry W. Reece C. O. Reece Scandia First Presbyterian Church Lawrence Mary Millsom Margaret Learned Kansas City Doris Twente Verlee Reece Mary Evers Caney Helen Pepperill Wichita Georgia Wells Sentinel Okla John Dyatt Mary Louise Belcher T. H. Astman Gamma Phi Beta Reece University of

Decoration Day Services at High School Auditorium

Memorial services held in the high school auditorium at 2 00 p m on Saturday May 30 1942 with the county attorney delivering the memorial address for Marvin Larson followed by a duet and benediction performed by the high school band.

Memorial Day Proclamation 1942 by Governor Ratner Kansas

Governor Payne Ratner proclaims May 30 1942 as Memorial Day urging Kansans to honor fallen heroes and national sacrifice. The document emphasizes duty to deliver freedom and right and notes observance at the Capitol in Topeka.

Payne Ratner State of Kansas Topeka Papne Ratner

Sunday Dinner Guests Gather Across Regions

Mrs Sophie Monson hosted a large group for dinner with guests from Avago Oregon Leadville Colorado Chicago Illinois and local towns including Riley Courtland Belleville and Riley area families. The gathering honored George Larson's birthday with extended relatives present from multiple households.

Arlington guests share weekend with Reeces

Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and Lin da of Arlington Nebraska were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Carla and Mr and Mrs Bill Reece hosting the visit.

Jack Reece Linda Arlington, Nebr C. O. Reece Carla Bill Reece

Avoga hosts Sunday guests from area families

Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Lundgren and Inez of Avoga Ore Mrs. Carl Carl son Will Monson and Miss Ella Lar son were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander.

Sophie Monson Arvid Lundgren Inez Avago, Ore Carl Carlson Orville Mosher Enoch Monson C. O. Monson Courtland Avoga, Ore Will Monson Ella Larson John Sjolander

Cooper Family Guests Dinner at Mikesels

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Cooper and family and L E Cooper were Tuesday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Frankie Mikesel and family in a social visit noted in local society notices.

Roscoe Cooper L. E. Cooper Frankie Mikesel

Lutheran mission meeting draws visitors from several towns

The Lutheran church held its annual mission meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday last week. Visiting ministers included Rev. E. Nelson of Oldsburg Rev. Otto Oline of Mariadahl Rev. M. L. Henderickson of Clay Center and Rev. Arthur Franzen of Walsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Reece visited from Thursday to Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Reece and Carla. Bill left Sunday for Miami Florida to report to the naval base there. Mrs. Reece will return to Lawrence to finish her college work.

The Lutheran Church E. Nelson Oldsburg Otto Oline Mariadahl M. L. Henderickson Clay Center Arthur Franzen Walsburg Bill Reece C. O. Reece Carla Bill Miami Fla

Community Guests Share Casual Friday Supper Gatherings

Friday evening supper guests honored Everett's birthday include the Johnsons with Olson and Phyllis, and Oliver Johnson with Eugene. Chicago visitor Max Smith returned to Salina for a brief home visit. Multiple local families hosted Sunday suppers and dinners with extended kin from Leona Fairbury and Kensington. Willing Workers circle to meet Thursday at the Methodist church with hostesses Noble Isaacson and Amanda Rosene.

Joseph Johnson and Everett Lawrence Olson Phyllis Oliver Johnson Eugene Harold Johnson Chicago The Methodist ,Church

Jamestown Visit Noted by Hay Families and Jerry

Mr and Mrs Tomas Hay Sr Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay Jr and Jerry were Sunday guests of relatives in Jamestown.

Tomas Hay Sr Thomas Hay, Jr Jerry Jamestown

Detor Visit with Relatives Near Local Area

A. R. Detor of Los Angeles California visits his brothers Robert and Ben along with other relatives and friends in the area for a few days.

A. R. Detor Los Angeles Calif Brthers Robert Ben

Clarence Smith Visits Jamestown Summer

Clarence Smith came Sunday from Jamestown to spend the summer vacation with his sister Mrs. Thomas Hay Jr and family.

Clarence Smith Jamestown Thomas Hay, Jr

Miss Millie Fredrickson Visits Kansas City Family

Miss Millie Fredrickson of Kansas City is visiting her parents Mr John Fredrickson and Mrs John Fredrickson for a few days this week.

Millie Fredrickson Kansas City John Fredrickson

Bergstrom and Johnsons host variety of guests Sunday

Mr and Mrs John Bergstrom and Inez and Mr and Mrs Myre Oscar Agpe gren were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Reynold Johnson.

John Bergstrom Inez Mr. and Myre Oscar Agpegren Reynold Johnson

Vacation Chat Brings Town Names and Family News

Miss Gayl Tediow travels in California with friends and recalls the Scot town ties. Local families gather including Shrader Mitchell Gunter Lindecrantz Danielson and others. A Hutchinson couple welcome an eight pound baby boy born May 26 with ties to Lena Lloyd. Sunshine Circle at Methodist church meets with eight members and one guest. Onville Nondorf of Belleville welcomes daughter Verlee Charlene born May 19.

Gayl Tediow California Russell Shrader Marvin Henry Bill Mitchell Warren Gunter Mae Roberts Ada Jeandebeur Jim Briscoe Hutchingson Briscoe Lena Lloyd Scandia High School Hutchinson Sunshine Circle of the Methodist Church Carl Lindecrantz Chas. Freed Onville Nondorf Belleville Verlee Charlene

Miss Pauline Skidmore Visits Family This Weekend

Miss Pauline Skidmore of Concordia visited her mother Mrs. Chas Berggren and Evelyn over the weekend, spending time with Mr. Berggren and others in the household.

Pauline Skidmore Concordia Chas. Berggren Mr. Berggren Evelyn

Groves Couple Visiting Reece and Linda in Arlington Neb

Mr and Mrs Emery Groves are spending a few days this week with Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and Linda at Arlington Nebraska.

Mrs Emery Groves Jack Reece Linda Arlington, Nebr

Visitors at the E M Eastvedt Home List Many Shamrock Guests

Visitors at the E M Eastvedt home included Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman Mr and Mrs C O Reece Mr and Mrs Bill Reece Mrs Selma Frankfather of Concordia Mr and Mrs E A Carlgren Mr and Mrs Martin Larson and family Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen Lorna Mr and Mrs Walter Darlington and Doris of Shamrock Texas Mr and Mrs Clovis Hodgson Mr and Mrs P P Hammer Bert Ainsworth and Mrs Walter Pendleton of Shamrock Texas.

E. M. Eastvedt Victor Herrman C. O. Reece Bill Reece Selma Frankfather Concordia E. A. Carlgren Martin Larson Lloyd Barleen Ivan Bergstrom Lorna Walter Darlington Doris Shamrock Texas Clovis Hodgson P. P. Hammer Bert Ainsworth Walter Pendleton

Sunday Dinners and Church Socials Highlight Local Life

Sunday dinners honored visiting Mr and Mrs Glenn Harris of Republic and Mrs Emanuel Linden as they prepare to leave for Oregon. Local families hosted and attended from Linden, Carlson, Haser, Bettis, and Sothers households. church groups met for a basket supper at Paul Fredrickson home and several residents visited with relatives across nearby towns.

Emanuel Linden Glenn Harris Republic Exnanuel Linden Oregon Laverne Linden Orville Linden Lennie Linden John Naslund Chase Anderson Methodist Church Paul Fredrickson

Mrs. Mendoza Visiting Kallman Family in Tuscon

Mrs. Oscar Mendoza of Tuscon Arizona is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kallman and family for a few weeks.

Oscar Mendoza Tuscon, Ar Ed Kallman

Hampton Family Dines With Carl Hammer

Mr and Mrs H L Hampton and family were Sunday dinner guests of Carl Hammer and family in a friendly social visit.

Marker Lindecrantz Robert Theo. Danielson Tekla Brown Lloyd Andrew Stafford Bermita Carl Lindecrantz Lawrence Elmer Danielson H. L. Hampton Carl Hammer

Mrs Ellen McKenzie and Mrs Bill Kallman Visit Fairbury Relatives

Mrs Ellen McKenzie and Mrs Bill Kallman visited relatives in Fairbury near Tuesday and Wednesday of last week.

Ellen McKenzie Bill Kallman Fairbury

Mrs. E A McGregor Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. E A McGregor has returned home after visiting relatives in Clinois and Town.

E. A. McGregor Clinois

Three Men Head to Smith Center for Work Assignment

Donald Anderson Norman English and Theodore Peterson departed Monday for Smith Center to take on a work assignment.

Donald Anderson Norman English Theodore Peterson Smith Center

Visitors share Sunday time with Freed family

Mr and Mrs Arthur Freed and Wallace visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and family, sharing a family gathering.

Arthur Freed Wallace Glenwood Freed

In Old Colorado at Princess Next Wednesday Night

Pages from the western story emphasize redblooded action and Hopalong Cassidy. The program at the Princess on June 3 features selected shorts and the special added attraction. Next week presents Lynn Bari and Mary Beth Hughes in The Night Before The Divorce.

William Boyd Cassidy Colorado Lynn Bari Mary Beth Hughes

Letters From Army Camps To Sandia High Alumni

Soldiers stationed in California and abroad write to Miss Josie Robison, secretary of the Sandia high school alumni association, expressing regrets about missing the annual banquet and sharing brief updates on life in camps at Williams Field Chandler Camp Roberts Avalon and San Diego.

Josie Robison Sandia Vivian Miss Robison Cpl Floyd W. Johnson Corporal Johnson Sam Diego Calif

Tom Thompson Makes Pleasant Call at Office in Smith County

The former Kansas State Treasurer Tom Thompson stopped by the office this week. A four leaf clover was handed in from the yard of Mrs. Isaacson during the visit.

Tom Thompson Smith County Kansas Isaacson

Rainy Monday Drops Likely An Inch In Town

A fine rain fell Monday morning in the area. TheJournal office street saw runoff suggesting at least an inch of rain accumulated locally.

Journal

Jack Smith Takes Vacation From Community Club

Jack Smith, genial president of the Community Club and longtime Missouri Pacific track man, is taking his first vacation since 1928.

Jack Smith Missouri Pacific The Fist Jack

Ex-Service Men Memorial Day Notice at School Auditorium

All ex service men are urged to attend memorial day services at the school auditorium on Saturday May 30 at 2 pm. Soldiers sailors and marines on furlough are invited to join in the patriotic observance honoring the heroic dead with the slogan Remember Pearl Harbor. Vernon L. Holmes, Chairman.

Pearl Harbor Vernon L. Holmes

Mystery Pinochke Club to Meet with Mrs Albert Moe

The Mystery Pinochke Club will meet with Mrs. Albert Moe on March 4 to discuss plans and activities.

Albert Moe Jume

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