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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
1
The Princess Theatre screens Sweetheart of Sigma Chi on Saturday and Sunday May 31 and June 1 with Phil Regan Elyse Knox Phil Brito and Ross Hunter. The musical comedy features Frankie Carle and his orchestra and the Shim Gaillard Trio.
Dan Duryea delivers a fresh screen persona as a suave butler in Universal romantic comedy White Tie and Tails. Ella Raines and William Bendix co star as Duryea's on screen partners, with the film opening at the Princess Theatre on Thursday June 6.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren celebrated their marriage with a reception hosted by Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Phyllis and Clarence Aspegren and Helen at Amana Lutheran church on May 29. The room featured pink white decor baskets of flowers and a three tier cake. Guests included Rev Pearson Ervin Davis and many others with 120 attendees noted. program included prayers piano solos poems duets and tributes.
Helen Louise Nordell and Lawrence Carl Lindecrantz were married in a May 24 1947 double ring ceremony at Zion Lutheran Church Brantford. The event featured music by Mrs Olson and Mrs Pearson and a reception with a three tier cake. The groom served in the U S Navy and the couple leaves for a future together.
Evelyn Burandt fills in for Mary West at The Journel marking her first week as a reporter. The staff notes she performed with veteran poise rather than a typical cub reporter, and Mary will return after the break.
Dr and Mrs C V Haggman travel Wednesday June 4 to Atlantic City to take part in the American Medical Society 100th anniversary session. They will be away about three weeks.
Sherdahl Boosters 4 H held a judging tour Sunday May 25 in Republic City park with a basket dinner. They judged calves gardens pigs lambs and clothing projects for 4 H youth and their families totaling about 50. A skating party for the 4 H Club and parents followed at Courtland on May 19.
Mrs Vernon Evert and Mr and Mrs V E Dieckman traveled to Kansas City on Saturday. They also visited Mr and Mrs Bert Amon in Netawaka.
The Princess screens the mystery thriller Suspense tonight Thursday May 29 starring ice skating champion Belita. The program includes two cartoons and about 20 other reasons to attend with action and skating demonstrations promised.
Scandia lost the season opener 5 to 3 to Concordia V F W team on Sunday. Juddy Freed struck out 13 and allowed six hits for Scandia while Le marr started for Concordia and was pulled in the seventh after nine strikeouts and seven hits allowed. Aurora visits Scandia next Sunday at 2 30 p m.
The annual McGuire Doctor reunion was held at Rydal Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 25 with about 70 attendees. A noon basket dinner followed by songs and a talk by James West of Portland Ore and letters from absent members. Many relatives attended from states including Nebr Kan Okla Nebr and Conn.
The American Daughters of Sweden selected Cassa Ulla Johanson of Oak Lawn as the annual University of Chicago scholar. A Argo Community high school graduate, she has completed two years at the university and will begin work for a master's degree in Sweden. The Miss from Kackley is praised for the achievement.
The notice invites all ex servicemen from Scandia and nearby communities to Memorial Day events. Veterans are asked to meet in the Legion room at 1 30 p m before marching to the school building. World War II veterans should wear uniforms if possible. George V Cardwell Commander Gail E Larson Adjutant.
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the R. E. Cooper home to honor the birthday anniversaries of Mrs. R. B. Cooper and Ralph Cooper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. N. S. Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tingstrom.
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