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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1951

Page

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Never A Dull Moment: Dunne and MacMurray in RKO Comedy

Irene Dunne and Fred MacMurray star in the RKO comedy Never a Dull Moment based on Kay Sweft’s Who Could Ask For Anything More. The film arrives at the Princess Theatre for October 6–7, with a Manhattan songwriter adapting to rural life on a western ranch amid romantic and comic misadventures.

Irene Dunne Fred Macmurray RKO Kay Sweft Princess Theatre Miss Dunne Mama New York Manhattan William Demarest Andy Devine Gigi Perreau Natalie Wood Philip Ober

Kon-Tiki and Kentucky Jubilee Double Feature at Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre presents Kon-Tiki and Kentucky Jubilee as a double feature on Tuesday and Wednesday October 9-10. Kon-Tiki documents the 101 day Pacific raft voyage led by Thor Heyerdahl to test an ancient migration theory. Kentucky Jubilee stars Jerry Colonna Jean Porter and James Ellison in a tuneful comedy set around the Hickory Ky jubilee with Hollywood sequences.

Princess Theatre Thor Heyerdahl Ben Grauer Heyerdahl Polynesia Peru South Pacific South America Knut Haugland Erik Hesselberg Thorstein Raaby Herman Watzinger Bengt Danielsson Swenden Gmail Pacific Kentucky Jerry Colonna Jean Porter James Ellison

Miss Jacquelin Cooper Visits Family Then Moves to Manhattan

Miss Jacquelin Cooper spent the weekend at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Cooper and Barbara. Mrs. Don Bender returned to Manhattan with her, where she will work in the Register of Deeds office.

Jacquelin Cooper R. E.cooper Barbara Don Bender Manhattan Register of Deeds Office

Rio Grande Patrol returns to Princess Theatre with Tim Holt

Tim Holt and Richard Martin star in Rio Grande Patrol at the Princess Theatre. They expose a plot to smuggle arms to Mexican insurrectionists with guns hidden in chorus girl luggage. Cole Fowler and Bragg Orcutt lead the scheme. a hired gun targets the heroes before a climactic capture and arrest. Coming Thursday October 18 features The Sword of Monte Cristo.

Tim Holt RKO Radio Rio Grande Chito Rafferty United States Mexico Princess Theatre Border Patrol Cole Fowler Bragg Orcutt Tim Richard Martin Chito Jane Nigh Douglas Fowley Cleo Moore Rick Vallin John Holland Sword of Monte Cristo

Personal Shower Honors Miss Barbara Hammer at Raymond Cooper Home

Mrs Don Bender and Miss Jacqu line Cooper hosted a personal shower for Miss Barbara Hammer at the Raymond Cooper home on Sunday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Inex Cox of Scottsville, Mrs Carl Hammer, Mrs Kenneth Tuley, Miss Joyce Hammer, Miss Marilyn Walker, Miss Marjorie Goodwin, Miss Arlene Peterson, Mrs Darrell Morehead, Mrs Laverne Lervold, Mrs Lee Loring, Mrs Amos Blecka, Mrs Morris Moravek, Mrs Junior Rasmussen, Miss Pauline Cardwell, Miss Irene Hammer, Mrs Raymond Cooper and Barbara.

Don Bender Jacquelin Cooper Barbara Hammer Raymond Cooper Inex Cox Scottsville Carl Hammer Kenneth Tuley Joyce Hammer Marilyn Walker Marjorie Goodwin Arlene Peterson Darrell Morehead Laverne Lervold Lee Loring Amos Blecka Morris Moravek Junior Rasmussen Pauline Cardwell Irene Hammer Barbara

Willing Workers Circle Meeting at Methodist Parlor

The Willing Workers Circle met Thursday afternoon September 27 in the Methodist church parlors. Mrs. Reynold Nystrom led worship and Mrs. Everett Lee Johnson conducted the business meeting. Mrs. Co D Barber and Mrs. Hannah Freed served a delicious lunch to close.

Willing Workers Circle Reynold Nystrom Everett Lee Johnson Co. D. Barber Hannah Freed

Names of Carl Hammer home visitors listed

Calleys the past week at the Carl Hammer home were Mrs. Alice Ham Ellen Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. alter Boyles and Lynette, Mr. ann . Robert Lervold, Mrs. Russell Gary, Mrs. Larry O'Brien and Junior, Mrs. Clarence Strom, Mrs. Inex Cox and Donald of Scottsville, Lawrence Hugos, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammer and daughters, Mrs. CaroO. Reece, Mrs. Kenneth Christensen, Miss Ida Isaacson, Mrs. Don Bender, Miss Arlene Peterson, Miss Kay Rasmus sen, Mrs. Emily Willis, Mrs. Alice Ca hill,Mrs. Charles Henson, Mrs. Eilene Sederlin, Mrs. Algot Anderson, Mrs. Warren Tebow arid family, Miss Mari lyn Walker, Miss Jacquelin Cooper and Mrs. Elsa Bergstrom.

Friday Supper Guests at Republic Honor Berggrens

Friday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vic Berggren at Republic included Dean Schneberger and family of Hardy Nebraska Norman Loop and family of Superior Nebraska Ed Fischer Claude Stenson Charlie Berggren Oscar Berggren and Frank W Nesmith Warren Berggren Janet Grant Berggren Donna Archie Smith Petersburg Texas Ray Mahagan Mrs Harry Stenson Lottie Lervold Wayne Lewis of Lincoln and Everett Stenson.

Vic Berggren Republic Dean Schneberger Hardy Nebr Norman Loop Superior Ed Fischer Claude Stenson Charlie Berggren Oscar Berggren Frank W. C. Nesmith Belleville Warren Berggren Janet

Birthday dinner honors Freed and Jensen family members

A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Freed and family to celebrate the birthday anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Freed Delores Freed and Axel Jensen. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harry McGregor Alfred Jensen Miss Amanda Jensen of Boulder Colo Mr. and Mrs. Axel Jensen and sons Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jensen and Jim and Mrs. Artie Jensen and Virginia.

Geo. Freed Freed Delores Freed Axel Jensen Harry McGregor Alfred Jensen Amanda Jensen Boulder Colo Axel Jensen and Ed Jensen Jim Artie Jensen Virginia

Methodist Youth Fellowship Council Meeting Notes

The Methodist Youth Fellowship Council met Monday evening for a hamburger fry at the park followed by a business meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Erikson.

Methodist Youth Fellowship Council Glenn Erikson Courtland America Robert Lindecrantz Erikson

Concordia District Seminar Attended by Local W S C S Members

The Concordia District Seminar of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met at Clyde's Methodist church on Friday September 28. Attending members included Mrs. Wilbur Zener Mrs Robert Doctor Mrs Etta Nystrom Mrs Roy Tedrow Mrs Hannah Freed Mrs Carl Peterson and several other local members.

Concordia Woman's Society of Christian Service Clyde W.S.C.S Wilbur Zener Robert Doctor

Scandia School Football Schedule and Community News

Scandia School lists football dates against Burr Oak Jewell Jamestown Simpson Courtland and Republic with game times adjusted to 2:00 pm for Burr Oak Courtland plus reports on school events. The issue notes band concerts Y Teen activities Hi Y and 4-H events and town visits including Carol Rasmussen's Hutchinson State Fair trip and local family gatherings.

Burr Oak Jewell Jamestown Simpson Courtland Republic

Sunday Dinner Guests Around Berggrens Featured Names

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren and Frank included Mrs. Harry Stenson, Archie Smiths of Petersburg Texas, Lynn Mahagan of Amarillo, and Ray Mahagan. Afternoon visitors included Warren Berggren and Janet of Republic, Reuben Johnson, Grant Berggren and daughters, Frank Lervoid, Dean Schneberger and family of Hardy Nebraska, Norman Loop and family of Superior Nebraska, and Lynette Boyles.

Oscar Berggren Frank Harry Stenson Archie Smith Petersburg Texas Lynn ,Mahagan Amarillo Ray Mahagan Warren Berggren Janet Republic Reuben Johnson Grant Berggren Frank “Lervoid Dean’ Schneberger Hardy, Nebr Norman Loop Superior Nebr Lynette Boyles

Oscar Linden Birthday Party Attended by Local Guests

Sunday afternoon gathering at the Oscar Linden home celebrated Mrs. Os car Linden. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Naslund Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family Mr and Mrs Henry Rosene Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family Mr and Mrs Charley Freed Mr and Mrs Carl Moline Mrs R H Rehm and Dean Mrs Louise Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson and John Arthur Fredrick and Donald Freed.

Oscar Linden John Naslund Paul Fredrickson Henry Rosene Russell Anderson Charley Freed Carl Moline R. H. Rehm Dean Louise Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson John Arthur Freed Donald

Birthday Dinner With Mc Dowell Family Members

A pot luck at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Mc Dowell and Harold celebrated Carl s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R J Arpin and family Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory Mrs Hannah Freed Jim Currie and Fred McDowell.

Roy Thomas Don Thomas Glenn Currie Woodrow Anderson Marilyn Carl McDowell Harold Carl R. J. Arpin Arlis ‘White and Gregory Hannah Freed Jim Currie Fred McDowell

Mrs Vic Erickson Visits Mrs John Sankey in Republic

Mrs Vic Erickson spent Monday afternoon with Mrs John Sankey in Republic.

Vic Erickson John Sankey Republic

Cardwell Family Hosts Sunday Guests in Wichita and Cuba

Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and Ardeth of Wichita visited Kenneth and Janet Cardwell along with Mr and Mrs Frank Trecek and family of Cuba. Also present were Mr and Mrs Raymond Cardwell and Monte and Mrs Agnes Cardwell. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Lyell Geobock.

Artie Cardwell Ardeth Wichita Frank Trecek Cuba Raymond Cardwell Monte Agnes Cardwell Todd Cardwell Kenneth Janet Lyell Geobock

Fredrickson Family Visits Hallgren Household

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and their family spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hallgren, sharing time and conversation in a social gathering.

Paul Fredrickson Lloyd Hallgren

Supper Guests From Centralia and Jamestown Visit Isaacsons

Supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Noble Isaacson and Loren Monday eversing were Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Isaacson and Mae of Centralia Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lee Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Richard and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson of Jamestown.

Noble Isaacson Loren Monday Eversing Nathan Isaacson Mae Centralia Wash Everett Lee Johnson Joseph Johnson Richard Henry Johnson Jamestown

Dinner guessers at Nesmiths home in Belleville

Saturday dinner guesses identified guests including Mrs. Harry Stenson, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Mahagan of Amarilla Texas and Ray Mahagan visiting the Nesmith residence in Belleville.

W. C. Nesmith Belleville Harry Stenson Archie Smith Petersburg Texas Lynn Mahagan Amarila, Texas Ray Mahagan

Berggren Home Hosts Berggrens Tuesday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Berggren spent Tuesday evening at the Grant Berggren home.

Mrs Oscar Berggren Grant Berggren

Victor Isaacson and family dine with Mrs Albertina Isaacson

Sunday afternoon lunch guests were Mr. and Mrs. Victor Isaacson hosted by Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida.

Victor Isaacson Albertina Isaacson Ida

Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory visit Greenslade home

Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory spent Tuesday evening at the Duaine Greenslade residence for a social gathering.

Mrs. Arlis White Gregory Duaine Greenslade

Residents Visit Grank Berggren and Family Home

Mr and Mrs Harry Stenson and Mr and Mrs Archie Smith of Petersburg Texas with Lynn Mahagan of Amarillo Texas and Ray Mahagan visited the Grant Berggren Oscar Berggren and Mrs Lottie Lervold home last Friday afternoon.

Harry Stenson Archie Smith Petersburg Texas Lynn Mahagan Amarillo Ray Mahagan Grant Berggren Oscar Berggren Lottie Lervold

Johnsons Visit N Johnsons In Wichita

Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson and their sons of Wichita spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson.

Leo Johnson

Denver guests honor Mr and Mrs Jack Davis and son

Mr. and Mrs. Andy Anderson and Ted Cady of Denver visited Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Davis, staying for a social gathering at the Davis home with their son.

Andy Anderson Ted Cady Denver, Colo Jim. Davis Lloyd Davis Jack Davis

Everett and Joseph Johnsons Host Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Everett Johnson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and Richard.

Mrs Everett Johnson Joseph Johnson Richard

Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson Visit Henry Family

Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson Judith and Anita spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Walter Henry.

Mrs. Carroll Anderson Judith Anita Mrs Walter Henry

Centralia Couple Visits Relatives and Friends

Mr and Mrs Nathan Isaacson and Mae of Centralia Washington are visiting relatives and friends here.

Mrs. Nathan. Isaacson and Mae Centralia, Wash

Sunday Evening Guests At Mr. And Mrs Runft Home

Sunday evening visitors included Edward Forsberg and Kenneth, Ole Erickson and family, Loren Florell and family, Ernie Kirk and sons, and Andy Thompson and family, all welcomed by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Runft.

Donald Runft Edward, Forsberg Kenneth Ole Erickson Loren Florell Ernie Kirk Andy Thompson

Mrs. Nellie Kirk and Guests Visit Ernest Kirk Home

Mrs. Nellie Kirk and Dale and Marilyn Walker were Sunday afternoon guests at the Ernest Kirk home, sharing a family visit and social time in the community.

Nellie Kirk and Dale Marilyn Walker Ernest Kirk

Three Secrets at Princess Theatre Tonight

The feature at the Princess Theatre is Three Secrets tonight. Show starts Thursday October 4 with additional Warner-Pathe News and short subjects. Ticket prices include 5.00 15.00 and 2.00.

Princess Theatre Warner - Pathe News

Hometown Pictures Set for October 11 at the Princess

Hometown Pictures returns October 11 at the Princess theatre with local interest photos including weddings anniversaries and other community portraits to be shown.

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Legion post to install officers Friday at 8 PM

Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post No. 193 of the American Legion will install officers Friday night at 8 00 p m in the Legion Hall. All exservice men in the community are invited to attend with lunch served after the meeting.

Albert Isaacson James Larsen The American Legion Legion Hall

Fredrickson Sankey Bride in Scandia Methodist Parsonage

Miss Alice Fredrickson and Bob Sankey were married at 2 00 p m Sunday September 16 at the Scandia Methodist parsonage in a double ring ceremony. Rev J Orville Bookless officiated. The bride wore navy blue with white accessories and carried her grandmother's silk handkerchief. Attendants were Pat O'Brien and Leon Haney. A reception followed at the church basement with fall flowers and crystal candleholders on the bride's table. The couple both graduated in 1950 and plan to live in Republic after a short trip to Colorado.

Alice Fredrickson Reuben Fredrickson Bob Sankey Nellie Sankey Republis Scandia J. Orville Bookless Pat O’brien Leon Haney Republic Methodist Church Lena Sankey Ezra Anderson Jean Hallgren Carl Rasmussen Kay Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen Carl Osborne Joseph Johnson Bookless Scandia High School Republic High School Bushboom and Raul Construction Co Colorado

Fire Prevention Week Urges Safe Practices October 7 to 13

State Fire Prevention Week runs October 7 through 13 urging daily safety habits. Citizens are urged to extinguish matches, discard frayed cords, check for gas leaks, and practice fire safety to prevent tragic loss. Cooperate locally to keep Scandia fire safe.

Knights of the Adding Machine Scandia

Johnsons Visit Nelsons in Jamestown Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson and Susan Johnson spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Bob Nelson and family at Jamestown.

Joe N. Johnson Susan Johnson Bob Nelson Jamestown

Johnsons Take Gail to Wichita for Examination

Mr and Mrs Dean Johnson and Gail departed Monday for Wichita where Gail will undergo examination. Susan remains with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson for now.

Dean Johnson Gail Wichita Susan Joe N. Johnson

Sunday Supper Guests Include Four Couples

Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson and Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles with Lynette joined Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspgren for a Sunday evening supper at their home keeping a neighborly social note.

Reuben Johnson Walter Boyles Lynette Wallace Aspegren

Saturday Callers at C. O. Johnson Home

Saturday visitors to the C. O. Johnson residence were Mrs. Elsa Bergstrom and Mrs. C Werner.

C. O. Johnson Home Elsa Bergstrom C. ¥. Werner

Riley of Orleans Visits Wallace Aspegren Family

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren host Riley of Orleans Nebraska visiting from Tuesday until Friday. Riley is the father of Mrs Aspegren.

Riley Orleans Nebr Tuezday Wallace Aspegren Aspegren

Mr and Mrs Nelson Visit Mr and Mrs Johnson

Mr and Mrs Elmer Nelson spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs C Q Johnson, sharing a social gathering at their home.

Elmer Nelson C. Q. Johnson

Visitors at the George Simmons home Sunday

Callers included Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson and daughters Mr and Mrs John Simmons Miss Belle Hel t man Mrs Ethel Simmons Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson Mr and Mrs Lare Hin son and Mr and Mrs Elmer Thomas.

George Simmons Alva Thompson John Simmons Belle Heltman Ethel Simmons Ray Johnson Joseph Johnson Lare Hinson Elmer Thomas

Farrells Host Open House for 25th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Rex Farrell invite friends and relatives to an open house on Sunday October 7 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. in honor of their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. No gifts.

Rex Farrell

Girl Scouts Elect New Officers and Name Troop Members

Aurie May McBride was chosen as president with Sharon Reed as vice president Barbara Everhart secretary Marilyn Johnston treasurer and Jane Williams reporter. Ten girls participate in the troop with leaders Mrs Ruth Johnson and Mrs Walter Boyles.

Aurie May McBride Sharon Reed Barbara Everhart Marilyn Johnston Jane Williams Kay, Berry Aurie McBride Mary McBride Margaret Williams Eva Robbins Alice Cady Ruth Johnson Walter Boyles

Engagement announced for Patricia O'Brien to Rex Patrick

Mrs. Jack Smith announces the engagement of her daughter Patricia Ann O'Brien to Rex Raymond Patrick, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Patrick of Formoso.

Jack Smith Patricia Ann O'Brien Rex Raymond Patrick Elmer Patrick Formoso

O'Brien Family Visits Jack Smith Home

Mr and Mrs Doran O'Brien and their sons from Concordia visited the Jack Smith home on Wednesday.

Nesmith and Berggren Families Host Monday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith and Mrs. Carl Ball spent Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Berggren and daughters.

W. C. Nesmith Carl Ball Grant Berggren

Thursday Coffee Guests at Mrs Erickson’s Home

Thursday afternoon guests included Mrs. Celia Stromberg Mrs. Vic Erickson Mrs. Bill Kallman Mrs. Delbert McKenzie of Los Angeles Calif Mrs Art Jacobson Mrs Clara Lash Mrs Maggie Corbin and Mrs Edith Forsberg.

Paul Erickson Celia Stromberg Vic Erickson Bill Kallman Delbert MicKenzie Los Angeles Calif Art Jacobson Clara. Lash Maggie Corbin Edith Forsberg

Berggren Family Hosts Guests For Sunday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Warren Berggren and Janet of Republic were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and daughters. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith of Belleville.

Warren Berggren Janet Republic Grant Berggren W. C. Nesmith Belleville

LA visitor Eva Walte visits Mya and Forsbergs

Eva Walte of Los Angeles paid a Monday visit with Mya Edith Forsberg and Mr and Mrs BI Kallman along with other relatives and friends.

Eva Walte Los Angeles Calif Mya Edith Forsberg BI Kallman

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