Old Acquaintance at The Princess
Betty Davis stars in Old Acquaintance at The Princess with Miriam Hopkins as Millie Drake. The drama from John Van Druten explores envy and loyalty between two women, Kit Marlowe and Millie, as jealousy strains marriage and motherhood. Gig Young co stars in a standout supporting role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Davis
Warner Bros
John van Druten
Miriam Hopkins
Millie Drake
Kit Marlowe
Millie
Kit
Gig Young
Air Force
Hollywood
The Navy Way at Great Lakes Naval Station
A Pine-Thomas drama at Great Lakes Naval Station blends romance and comedy as recruits train under Navy supervision. Bob Lowry stars as a former boxer who reforms after romantic entanglements with Jean Parker and Bill Henry. The film follows graduation, loyalty, and a final turn to Navy discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine-Thomas
Great Lakes Naval Station
Navy Department
Navy Way
Navy
Bob Lowry
Bill Henry
Roscoe Karns
Larry Nunn
Lowery
Jean Parker
Jean
Henry
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Navy recruiting event to accept enlistees in Bellville
Navy Recruiting Officer Fred G. Bell of Salina will visit Bellville Kansas on October 6 1944 to accept men 17 to 18 for enlistment and 28 to 50 for voluntary enlistment Women ages 20 to 36 may enroll in WAVES Bellville post office 11 00 am to 2 00 pm and Eliott Hotel 7 00 to 9 00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Bell
U.S. Navy
Salina
Bellville
Kansas
Mr. Bell
P.O
Eliott Hotel
Attending State Federation Meeting in Norton
Miss Geneva Johnson and Mrs. E. E. Conzelman with Mrs. Noble of Republic attend the Federated Clubs state meeting in Norton, leaving Monday. Miss Johnson will visit Betty Johnson who works there while in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Johnson
E. E. Conzelman
Noble
Republic
Norton
Miss Johnson
Betty Johnson
City
Girl Reserve Cabinet Meets for Pot Luck Supper
The Girl Reserve and Y W S gathered Monday at Delores Brown’s grandmother’s home for a pot luck supper. Attendees included Deloris Brown as president and Norma Ler vold, Evelyn Bergein, Norma Greenslade, Gwen Ocobock, Ilona Hammer, Helen Haggman, Evelyn Rasmussen, Christine Acree and Joyce Hammer with sponsors Blanche Haggeman and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W. Sponers
Delores Brown
Jim Brown
Deloris Brown
Norma Lervold
Evelyn Bergein Secre Tary
Norma Greenslade
Gwen Ocobock
Ilona Hammer
Helen Haggman
Evelyn Rasmuss
Christine Acree
Joyce
Mrs Garmsen Honored on Birthday at Peter Garmsen Home
A birthday gathering for Mrs Garmsen at the Peter Garmsen home southeast of Kackley brought guests including Mrs C W Johnson and Adolph of Kackley Gussie Jons on of San Francisco Ruth Falk and baby Jeannette of Wichita Miss Vivian Johnson of McPherson Mr and Mrs John Carlson of Scandia Carl Jorgensen and sisters Mary and Emma of Jamestown. She received many useful gifts and guests after a bount out supper lingered in social conversation
50 and Sew Red Cross Club meeting notes
The 50 and Sew Red Cross Club met at Mrs. Martin Larson's home on Tuesday October 8 with 9 members and two guests present. Attendees included Mrs. Axel Hedstrom Mrs. Alfred Hammer Mr. Ellen Hammer Mrs. Lloyd McGregor Mrs. Victor Herman Mrs. Richard Loring Mrs. C. J. Hugos Mrs. Sherman Robison and Martha Sue. Guests were Mrs. Elnora Frasier Carolyn and Mrs. Lloyd Barkzen and children. A lovely lunch was served. The club adjourned to meet with Mrs. C. J. Hugos on October 17.
Larson and guests attend Methodist conference in Wichita
Rev. and Mrs. Hjalmar Larson with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Richard travel to Wichita to attend the Annual Conference of the Methodist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will visit their daughter there and all plan to return early next week. Mrs. Johnson serves as lay delegate from the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hjalmar Larson
Joseph Johnson
Richard
Wichia
Methodist Church
Mrs. Johnson
Wichita
Johnson
Daughter christened at Belleville Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Arnold J. Perry and Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Ahrens attended services at the Belleville Presbyterian Church on Sunday September 24 where Diane Jeannette Perry was christened by Rev. M. L. Butcher.
Sunday Evening Visitors at Hammer Home
Sunday evening guests at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saveson and Carl, Mrs. Jennie Lindecrantz, Miss Helen Nordell, Mrs. Alice Hammer, and Mr. Larry and Mrs. Irene Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
Frank S[aveson
Carl
Jennie Lindecrantz
Helen Nordell
Alice Hammer
Larry
Irene
Local Dinner Guests Honor Returning Pvt Charley Cardwell
Sunday dinner honored Pvt Charley Cardwell home from the Army with Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Pauline hosting. Guests included Art Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Strom Rasmussen Ras musin and families, and others from the Cardwell and Strom circles. Friday supper also welcomed Charley Cardwell and family plus Cardwell relatives, and Zu Green and Jade daughters with Homer Cardwell and Paulie. The Hedstrom Ames and Carlson households joined for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Strom
Gorge Cardwell
Charley Cardwell
Art Cardwell
Duaine Ghreen
Jade
Homer Cardwell
Paulie
Ben Denoyer
Lena Belle Denoyer
Cardwell dinner guests include Cardwell family friends
Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell were Sue and Mrs. George Cardwell, Pvt. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauline, Mrs Duaine Greenslade and daughters, Sam Greenslade and Miss Laura Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Cardwell
Sue
George Cardwell
Charley Cardwell
Homer Cardwell
Pauline
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Laura Rasmussen
Briggs couple plans move to Hardy Nebraska after harvest
Mr and Mrs Ralph Briggs spent Friday at Mrs Willis home. They sold their local farm and will move to Hardy Nebraska where their daughter is in school after their corn is harvested. Mr and Mrs Cy Willis, who had been in Scandia for cabinet work in Courtland, spent the weekend at their Hardy home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Briggs
Cy Willis
Scandia
Courtland
Hardy
Fairbury Woman Guest at Nesmith Home
Mrs J R McDowell of Fairbury Nebraska daughter of Mr W C Nemith was a guest at the Nesmith home from Thursday until Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. McDowell
Fairbury, Nebraska
W. C. Nemith
Nesmith
Letter Reveals Jim Davis Transfer From Miami to Norfolk
Mrs James Davis writes to share Jim Davis new address after transfer from Miami to Norfolk. He continues in similar work and hopes to hear from friends who care to write.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davis
Jims
Miami
Norfolk
Local Dinner Guests Share Evenings at Several Homes
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson with Lois and Janice and Mr and Mrs Wayne Wiatson with Wanda and Verlee were entertained to dinner Tuesday evening at the Max Muth home. Mr and Mrs Bob Backburn Mr and Mrs Oear Aspegren and Gene Bowen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson and Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Erickson
Lois
Janice
Wayne Wiatson
Wanda
Verlee
Max Muth
Bob Backburn
Oear Aspegren
Gene Bowen
Ronold Johnson
Shirley
Helveys and Joneses Visit Scan dia Friends
Mr and Mrs Foster Helvey with Mr and Mrs Jones parents of Mrs Helvey were in Scandi a Sunday greeting old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Helvey
Mrs. Jones
Mrs. Helvey
Scandia
Capitol Birthday Surprise For Carl McDowell
Close neighbors staged a surprise party for Carl McDowell on his birthday Friday night. After unveiling the gathering and sharing refreshments, attendees wished him many happy returns. Participants included Mr and Mrs Charles McGregor and Dale Tedrow Mr and Mrs Donard Florrell Mr and Mrs Rollie Canfield Mrs Plotner and Mr and Mrs Raymond Ferguson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McDowell
Carl
Charles McGregor W and Dale
Frank Tedrow
Donard Florrell
Rollie Canfield
Plotner
Raymond Ferguson
War Fund Drive Planned for Scandia on October 9
Mrs E P Ahrens chairs a one day drive to raise funds for all city organizations in Scandia on Monday October 9. The plan aims to conserve time and manpower by combining appeals though Salvation Army and Red Cross are not included. Mrs Ahrens will announce assistants later. Be ready for callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
E. P. Ahrens
Salvation Army
Red Cross
Farewell Party Honoring Diz Smith Draws Local Guests
Paline Larson hosted a Sunday evening farewell for Diz Smith heading to service. Attendees included Norma Jean Lervold Gloria Nelson Frances Haser Helen Hagman Christine Acree Thelma Larson Joyce Ioma Hammer Ila Marie Moe Irene Swanson Esther Cooper Lawrence Lindecrantz Gene Morehead Lawrence Nelson Robert LaVerne Lervold Charles Hohman Paul Nelson Donald Larson and Mr Mrs Benny Lervold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paline Larson
Birthday Party Honoring Norman Johnson
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman attended Norman's birthday celebration. The attendees included Emil Lindblade Sophia Johnson and Gertrude Kaur along with several Danielsons Brown Isaacsons and Smiths and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Johnson
Norman
Emil Lindblade
Sophia Johnson
Many
Gertrude Kaur
Theo. Danielson
Elmer Danielson
Kenneth
Dorothy
Lloyd Brown
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Vernon Smith
Ramona
Tekla Brown
Marker Lindeerantz
Robert
Patsy Ann Nelson Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party
Patsy Ann Nelson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson, marked her ninth birthday with a Monday afternoon party at home October 2. Attendees included Anita Amndrason Lois Erickson Anita Fulton Irene Hammer Gwendolyn Linden Patricia Owen Barbara Robbins Verlee Watson and Miss Machamer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Ann Nelson
Lloyd Nelson
Anita Amndrason
Lois Erickson
Anita Fulton
Irene Hammer
Gwendolyn Linden
Patricia Owen
Barbara Robbins
Verlee Watson
Miss Machamer
Birthday honors mark Mr Bergstrom's 71st celebration
Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs C A Bergstrom honored Mr Bergstrom on his 71st birthday. Attending were Arvid Bergstrom and family Lyers and Jimmy Howard Edmund Faye Three and family George Bergstrom and daughters Alma Anderson Ed Bergstrom and daughter Henry Bergstrom Clyde residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Bergstrom
Mr. Bergstrom
Arvid Bergstrom
Lyers
Jimmy
Howard Edmund
Faye
George Bergstrom
Alma Anderson
Ed Bergstrom
Henry Bergstrom
Clyde
Honored Guests Attend Harold Johnson Birthday Event
Mrs. Ronald Nystrom hosted a birthday gathering with daughters and a guest list including Miss Betty Larson of Manhattan and families of A. B. Johnson Frank Johnson Oberlin and John R. Nystrom honoring Harold Johnson’s birth day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Nystrom
Harold Johnson
Betty Larson
Manhattan
A. B. Johnson
Frank Johnson
Oberlin
Aaron Johnson
Glenn
John R. Nystrom
YWCA and GR Joint Recognition Services Tonight
The YWCA invites all women and girls to attend the Joint Recognition Services with the G R at the high school auditorium this evening at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
G R
Fairbury Resident-Spends Weekend with Family
Duaine Greenslade of Fairbury Nebraska visited over the weekend with Mrs Greenslade and daughters.
Governor Schoeppel to lead Republican rally in Shawnee Mission
Governor Schoeppel will speak at a Monday night Republican rally at Shawnee Mission under the school field lights with a 6 p.m. beef barbecue. He will fly to Minnesota Tuesday to back the GOP national ticket, with a third speech planned in Iowa on the 12th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoeppel
Shawnee Mission
Awhee Mission School
Kansas
Minnesota
Benson
Iowa
Win Dunn garden yields a two-toned sweet potato
A shopper notes a price worth fifty cents for a sweet potato seen in the window of the Win Dunn garden, describing a 7 and 12 pounder among the produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn Garden
Local Residents Visit Washington Kansas on Sunday
Mr. and Mrs Wm Clerk, Mr. and Mrs C E Searcey and Mrs Jerry Strnad spent Sunday afternoon in Washington Kansas. Mrs Strnad remained for a longer visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Clerk
C. E. Searcey
Jerry Strnad
Washington
Kansas
Strnad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Princess
Belleville
Girl Reserve Cabinet
Mrs. Carmsen
RED Cross Club
John W. Bricker
Army
S le
Duaine Greenslad
Ard
Pearl
Ernie Strom
Joan Cline
Pete Strom
Leslie Rasmussin
A. N. Hidstrom
Loren Hedstrom
George Ames
Dale Omer
Arnt Carlson
Iwan Bergstrom
Loina
Gustava Ostberg
Community Victory Service
Cher
Dempsey
2Nd Army
Belgium
Germany
Nasi
Capitol
Patsy Ann
Fairbury, Nebr
Mrs. Greenslade
Kansas State Board of Regents
United States
Kansas State
Ray Pierson
Burlington
American Legion
Midwest
Legion
Ben F. Bowers
Ottawa
Pierson
Motor Vehicule and Taxation Revenue Departments
WPB
Marvin Jones
WF Boss
Wichita University
The
Kansas Medical Society
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