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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1941

Page

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The Round Up at Princess Theatre Thrills Western Fans

Paramount presents The Round Up an outdoor melodrama starring Richard Dix Patricia Morrison and Preston Foster with Don Wilson as Sheriff Slim. The film features Uprising era action love triangle and scenic High Sierra views with six gun scenes and a Fox Movietone News short. Next week brings The Road To Zanzibar with Bing Crosby Dorothy Lamour and Bob Hope.

Heath Cutu Paramount High Sierras Richard Dix Patricia Morrison Preston Foster Jack Benny Don Wilson Sheriff Slim Keeper of the Law Ask

Vernon Erickson Faces Disappointment In State Corn Husking

Vernon Erickson, winner of Republic county's local corn husking contest, returned from Ottawa as a disappointed state finalist. Poor conditions, small ears, and wet weather marred the crop, though he was close to the Brown county winner who took the Trophy.

Vernon Erickson Republic County Ottawa Vernon Brown County

Smith Center Gridiron Game Cancelled by Weather

The Smith Center vs Scandia football game scheduled for Friday October 31 at the Smith Center gridiron was cancelled due to bad weather.

Smith Center Scandia

Will Rogers Humorous Story A London Museum Painting

A teacher presents a London painting of the Old Coliseum showing lions devouring Christians. A sobbing pupil recalls past cruelty, while the teacher notes punishment has come. the girl then points out a lion without a Christian, highlighting the irony.

Ren London Rome American Nova Features, Inc

Need More Cars for Band Day Trip to Manhattan

Five or six more cars are needed to transport the band to Manhattan Saturday for the annual Band Day at K. 8S. Anyone able to provide a car and help move the band should contact Supt. W. E. Hodges or Eugene Tice, Lester Ricards, or Cap Berger.

Manhattan Supt W. EK. Hodges Eugene, Tice Lester Ricards Cap Berger

One Cent Sale at Haggman and Wires Rexall Drug

The Haggman and Wires Rexall Drug Store runs a one cent sale offering two articles for the price of one with many fall and winter items at very low prices. The event began Wednesday and ends Saturday night, promising large savings for families shopping for medicines and supplies.

Haggman and Wire Rexall Drug Store

Scandia Education Week Highlights Activities and Night Classes

Scandia schools observe Education Week November 10 to 15 with night school November 13 from 7 to 9 p m. Third fifth and seventh periods will be shown for public observation and attendance is required as a half day off campus. Grade school will be dismissed November 13 to attend night sessions. Rev Linnerson speaks Monday at 10 a m on Education For Strong America and Tuesday Mrs Hagzman discusses South American Relationship. Education Week emphasizes trends in modern education under the theme Education For Strong America.

Scandia Linnerson America Hagzman

Football Band Banquet Set for November 17 at 6 30 PM

The annual Football Band Banquet will be held in the high school auditorium on Monday evening November 17 at 6 30 p m. Tickets are 85 cents and may be purchased from Cap Berger at the Journal office. Call to reserve.

Cap Berger Journal

Golden Wedding Celebration for McKimson Family

Mr and Mrs Robert McKimson marked fifty years of marriage at their Glen Elder home with a Sunday dinner for immediate family and an open afternoon for neighbors. Gifts poured in and well wishes came from Harvey Hammer family Harold Hammer family and Las Hammer family among others who joined Sunday supper with Benny Lervold and family.

Robert McKimson Glen Elder H. 8. Porter C. E. McKimson Earl Porter Howard MecKimson Edna McKimson Myr Harvey Hammer Mar Harold Hammer Las Hammer Benny Lervold

Bowling and Anderson family visit Ada Asipegren day

Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling and family along with Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and daughters and Loren Carl Gren were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mrs Ada Asipegren and Norma.

Harold Bowling Carroll Anderson Loren Carlgren Ada Asipegren Norma

Armistice Day 1941 Echoes War Across Arlington

On the eve of Armistice Day 1941 echoing calls of war disturb Arlington Cemetery where Americas unknown soldier rests. The piece questions a nation’s pledge to peace as the fighting rages over seas and risks returning to the battlefields.

Arlington Cemetery Brazen

Halloween Party at School in District 8X

The people of School District No. 8X held a Hallowe en party last Thursday at the school house with old fashioned games and a large crowd enjoying the evening. Sunday and Thursday gatherings featured Rev M C Linnerson, Mrs H Swanson of Chicago, and several Swenson, Anderson, and Stanley family members at multiple Luncheon and Supper events.

Yen S. J. Swenson Charles Linnerson Hattie Swanson Chicago, Ill John Carlson Algor Anderson Ronnie Lloyd Nelson and Dean John Stanley Dena Anderson

Melbys Visit Mrs Hamson at Randall

Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs Olle Hamson at Randall.

Elmer Melby Olle Hamson Randall

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Herbert Sandell

Word from Boston Mass confirms the birth of a seven pound son to Mr and Mrs Herbert Sandell on October 2. The baby is named Eric Wohlford. Mr and Mrs Glen Johnson and family plus Mrs C O Johnson and Jarl visited Concordia, while Johnson and Green returned to Kansas City Saturday. Mrs Carroll Anderton hosted the Priscilla group with guests including Mrs Benny Lervold Minnie Anderson Frank Lervold Walter Henry and Clyde Norris of Belleville for an afternoon of sewing fancy work.

Harvey Sandell Boston Mass Herbert W. Sandell Eric Wohlford Glen Johnson Junior Green Kansas City C. O. Johnson Jarl Leonard LeSage Concordia Green Carroll Anderton Priscilla Benny Lervold Minnie Anderson Frank Lervold Walter Henry Clyde Norris Belleville

Cardwells Dine With Denoyers Sunday Guests

Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ren Denoyer at their home.

George Cardwell Mrs Ren Denoyer

Patriotic Color Feature At Princess Theatre

As Armistice Day draws near the Princess Theatre presents a Technicolor patriotic film titled Flag of Humanity on Tuesday and Wednesday nights November 11 and 12. The picture is endorsed by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and urged for every true American to see.

Princess Theatre Orn Flag of Humanity Veterans of Foreign Wars

Heirloom Tea at High School Auditorium A Success

The Y W C A Heirloom Tea at the high school auditorium drew a good crowd from neighboring towns and Scandia. Proceeds were satisfactory. exhibits included a brass candle holder from King Carl of Sweden and a silver water cooler used on steamboats on the Mississippi and Missouri rivers.

Scandia Carl Sweden John Larson Mississippi Missouri Rory Porter E. P. Ahrens Panama C. O. Reece Wm. Clark I. G. Currie Everett Morgan Jack Smith Frances Edna Haser Ruth Virginia Peterson Lorna Mahan Phyllis Marshall Pauline Larson Joyce Nichols

Start of Hot Lunches for School Children

The tot lunches begin November 13 in the Ladies Aid room downtown. A complete meal costs five cents for any school child. Two local ladies will prepare the meals after a strict physical exam. Tickets will be sold and punched at each meal, with at least one faculty member present.

Ladies Aid Room

Scandia City Dads Sponsor Safe Hallowe'en Night

Last Friday the City Dads of Scandia hosted a Halloween picture show at the princess theater featuring Ride On Vaquero for town youngsters. Observers praised the event for safety and lack of mischief, noting everything was left in place and neighbors slept soundly.

Scandia Hallowe'en Hallowe

Concordia visit of Peggy LeSage with Johnson grandparents

Peggy LeSage of Concordia is visiting this week with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. Q. Johnson.

Peggy LeSage Concordia Mrs. C. Q. Johnson

Princess Theatre kicks off second year with bigger line up

The Princess Theatre starts its second year on November 8 and 9 with a promise of bigger and better pictures. Readying for the next two months are titles like The Round Up Dead Men Tell and Road To Zanzibar among many others. Admission remains 10 and 25 cents including all films despite the defense tax.

Princess Theatre Princess Frank James Brigham Young Knute Rockne Virginnia City Angentine Way Tobacco Road Western Union Rio Miami Princes Zanzibar Duanes Sun Valley Charlie Chan New York Havana Riders of the Purple Sage Belie Star Henry Aldich Umtil

Dead Men Tell On Tap For Tues Wed Nights

A South Sea bound treasure ship mystery featuring Charlie Chan as four map holders distrust each other over sixty thousand dollars in buried treasure. The tale blends suspense pirates and laughs at the Prin cess with a Technicolor patriotic short Flag of Humanity on November 11 and 12.

Flag of Humanity

Linnersons Start Trip. Visit to Olsburg and Kansas City

Rev. and Mrs. M. C. Linnerson and family with Charles Linnerson left Monday for Olsburg. Mrs. Linnerson and children will stay a few days while Charles Linnerson and Rev. Linnerson proceed to Kansas City on business.

M. C. Linnerson Charles Linnerson Olsburg

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