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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1950

Page

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Varied Motives Fly in Alpine Thriller The White Tower

Glenn Ford Valli Claude Rains and Oscar Homolka lead in The White Tower a Technicolor suspenseful romantic drama shot on Mont Blanc and in Chamonix with a six person ascent of a first ascent peak. The film features a romance between a young American flier and an Italian girl and climber conflicts among international characters.

Glenn Ford Valli Claude Rains Oscar Homolka Mont Blanc Technicolor RKO Radio White Tower Princess Theatre Ford Miss Valli Rains Homolka Cedric Hardwicke Lloyd Bridges Chamonix Hollywood Pa Kettle

Dakota Lil in Cinecolor at Princess Theatre

An action-packed western starring George Montgomery Marie Windsor and Rod Cameron screens at the Princess Theatre on October 10-11. The film follows Secret Service agent and lawmen clashing with outlaws in Wyoming as Tiomkin provides the score. Supporting cast includes John Emery Wallace Ford Jack Lambert and Larry Johns with a historical screen script. A second feature And Baby Makes Three arrives October 17-18.

20Th Century - Fox Princess Theatre George Montgomery Secret Service Marie Windsor Rod Cameron Wyoming United States Secret Service Law and Order John Emery Wallace

Democrat Meeting at Scandia City Office Friday

A Democrat meeting is planned at the City Office building in Scandia Friday at 8:00 p.m. The gathering will host most county candidates and some state candidates. Refreshments will be served.

Scandia

Y W C A Notes Joint Recognition Service

YWCA and Y Teens hold a recognition service Monday October 9 at 8 00 p m at the high school auditorium. All ladies of the community are invited. The service will be followed by a silver tea.

Y.W.C.A

Village Social Notes Lists Neighbors Attending Eastvedt Home

Last week callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Eastvedt included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hugos, John Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larson and Lyle, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and Sheryl, Mrs. Lloyd Barleen, Benton and William, Mrs. M. L. Larson, Mrs. Alice Hammer and Mrs. Kenneth Christensen.

E. M. Eastvedt Carl Hugos John Carlson Glenn Larson and Lyle Harold Smith Sheryl Lloyd Barleen Ben+ton William L. Larson Alice Hammer Kenneth Christensen

Armored Car Robbery at Princess Theatre Tonight

Patrons will see Charles McGraw Adele Jergens and William Talman in Armored Car Robbery at the Princess Theatre. McGraw plays a police officer and Talman a mobster with Jergens as a burlesque queen drawn into the crime. A half million loot and a suspenseful pursuit conclude as detectives close in on the bandit leader.

Princess Theatre Charles McGraw Adele Jergens William Talman RKO Radio McGraw Talman Miss Jergens Douglas Fowley Steve Brodie Don McGuire Don Haggerty James Flavin

Christensen Sale in Scandia Closes Saturday

Jack Christensen holds a public sale of household goods and real estate in Scandia on Saturday after noon October 7 starting at 1 00 p m. Much of the goods are brand new some unused or barely used. Full particulars appear on the sale bill on another page.

Jack Christensen Scandia

Death of Mrs. Erma Kannier Leon in Phoenix

Word arrives of the death Friday of Mrs. Erma Kannier Leon former Scandia resident wife of Hershel Kannier late editor and publisher of The Scandia Journal Funeral services and burial will be in Pratt Sunday

Erma Leon Scandia Phoenix

Irrigation Tour Planned to Tri County Project

An irrigation tour to the Tri County project near Holdrege Nebraska is set for Tuesday October 10. The group will depart the Director's Office in Courtland at 7 00 am and those interested are urged to participate. Notify Ward Douglas at Courtland to join.

Tri-County Holdridge Nebr Courtland Ward Douglas

Thelma Howell Lopez Rites Held In California

Mrs Thelma Lopez born January 20 1909 in Chester Nebraska died September 5 1950 in Mante California at 41.7.15. She lived in Scandia for years and was well known. Survived by husband John Lopez Monte California two sons Loren Davis Scandia and Garey Gunter Pierge City Missouri her parents Jake and Mrs Howell Chester Nebraska three brothers and three sisters and many relatives and friends.

Thelma Lopez Chester Nebr Jake Howell Mante Calif Scandia John Lopez Monte Loren Davis Garey Gunter Pierge City

Scandia High Band Reappears At Friday Game

Ye Ed notes the Scandia high school band returned to perform at the Randall versus Swedes football game. Although smaller and less polished than pre war ensembles, the group impressed attendees and supporters, with optimism for further rehearsals improving the band's quality.

Ye Ed Randall Scandia HLS

Carl McDowell Birthday Celebration at Home

A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mc Dowell and Harold Sunday honored Carl’s birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Currie, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Arpin and family of Morrowville, Mr. and Mrs. George Haser, Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and Gregory of Superior, Neb., Mrs. Hannah Freed, Wesley Johnson, Fred McDowell, Jim Currie, and the McDowells. A pot luck dinner was enjoyed by all.

Carl Mc‘Dowell Harold Carl Roy Thomas Norman Currie R. J. Arpin Morrowville George Haser Arlis White Gregory Superior Hannah Freed Wesley Johnson Fred McDowell Jim Currie Jim Currie and Mr Mrs. McDowell

Scandia Swedes Rout Randall 38-0 in Friday Rivalry

Scandia defeated Randall 38 to 0 as Harold McDowell scored two first quarter touchdowns and added a kick. Carl Larson Glenn Stenson and Bob McIntire also tallied as Scandia secured its second win of the season amid band appearances and club activities.

Randall Scandia Harold McDowell Carl Larson Glenn Stensons Bob McIntire Ihs

Birthday gathering at Linden home honors Mrs Linden

A Monday evening gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden celebrates Mrs. Linden's birthday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Freed and families, Cheryl Fitzgerald, Paul Fredrickson and family, Maurice Freed and sons, Russell Anderson and family, John Nas Mund, Reuben Fredrickson, Alice and John, Arthur Freed and Donald, Einar Westerberg, Carl Erickson, and the Linden couple.

Oscar Linden Einar Westerberg Carl Erickson Mr. and Mrs. Linden

Birthday Celebration Spreads Through Riley Visit

Mr and Mrs Martin Larson and Mrs Harold Smith and Sheryl visited Riley on Friday to help celebrate Janice Barleen in Riley. Barleens and children returned with them and spent the weekend with the Larsons and other relatives and friends.

Martin Larson Harold Smith Sheryl Riley Llora Barleen Janice Barleen

Miss Idelia Crawford Visits Formosa Family

Miss Idelia Crawford of Formosa was a Sunday supper and evening guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry and Max.

Idelia Crawford Formosa Walter Berry Max

Birthday celebration honors Oscar Norgard family guests

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay and family visit Mr and Mrs Cap Russell and Mrs Louise Hay Tuesday evening in honor of Oscar Norgard's birthday anniversary hosted by Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard and family.

Thomas Hay Cap Russell Louise Hay Oscar Norgard Oscar

Odgers and Odgers Guests Visit Norgards on Monday

Mr and Mrs Joe Odgers and Jean ne were Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard and Boyd in a small social gathering described in the notice.

Joe Odgers Jeanne Oscar Norgard Boyd

Coffee Guests Visit Mrs Godfrey Boman and Lonnie

Mrs Walter Berry, Mrs George Stromberg and Mrs Carl McDowell were Wednesday afternoon coffee guests of Mrs Godfrey Boman and Lonnie.

Walter Berry George Stromberg Carl McDowell Godfrey Boman Lonnie

Berry Couple Hosts Visit With Norgards and Boyd

Mr and Mrs Walter Berry spent Monday evening as guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard and Boyd for an informal social visit.

Walter Berry Oscar Norgard and Boyd

Norgard and Brand Dine With Christie Couple

Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard and Otta Brand were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs George Christie.

Lars Norgard Otta Brand George Christie

Christie Home Hosts Norgard Family Dinner

Carl Norgard and his children were Thursday evening guests for supper at Mr. and Mrs. George Christie's home.

Carl Norgard George Christie

Local social group visits aSlina on Friday

Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt Judy Mrs Ben Denoyer Mrs Lars Norgard and Mrs George Christie spent Friday in aSlina visiting friends and enjoying a day out together.

Russell DeWitt Judy Ben Denoyer Lars Norgard George Christie aSlina

Axel Nelson Dinner Guest at Christie Home

Axel Nelson was a Wednesday evening supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. George Christie.

Axel Nelson George Christie

Herrman Ball Families Vacationing in Harveyville

Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman and their children and Mr and Mrs Howard Ball spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs D O Nichols at Harveyville.

Eugene Herrman Howard Ball D. O. Nichols Harveyville

Birthday party honors Alva Thompson among friends

Alva Thompson celebrated with a Wednesday evening gathering at home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Loren Florell, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Forsberg and Janice, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thompson and Ernest, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Freed and boys, and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and girls. Pinochle at three tables with Mrs Edw Forsberg and Maurice Freed winning high scores.

Noyb Club O. W. Erickson Ernest Kirk Edward Forsberg Janice Andy Thompson Kay Goodwin Alva Thompson Glada Thompson Maurice Freed Loren Florell Lester Thompson Thompson Edw. Forsberg Ernest Kirk

Canfields and Browns Spend Sunday Evening with Johnsons

Mr and Mrs Rollo Canfield and Mrs Tenla Brown spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman.

Rollo Canfield Tenla Brown Martin Johnson Norman

Visit to Johnsons Blends Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman.

Frank Isaacson Carl Martin Johnson Norman

Belleville Family Weekend Visit With Berggrens

Mrs. John Bureman and her children from Belleville spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Berggren, enjoying hospitality and family time.

John Bureman Belleville Charley Berggren

Nor west residents tour Kanopolis Dam on Sunday

Mr and Mrs Fred Wager of Norway and Mr and Mrs Bill Clark spent Sunday viewing the Kanopolis Dam, enjoying a local sightseeing outing together.

Fred Wager Norway Bill Clark Kanopolis Dam

Norway Couples Share Sunday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Jerry Straad and Mr and Mrs Fred Wager of Norway spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill Clark.

Jerry Straad Fred Wager Norway Bill Clark

Leslie Nelson Weekend Visitor at Anton Nelson Home

Leslie Nelson appeared as a Sunday overnight guest at the home of Anton Nelson, according to local social notes.

Leslie Nelson Anton Nelson

Mrs Ellen Hammer Hosts Dinner Guests

Mrs Ellen Hammer and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley of Republic were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl G Hammer and family.

Ellen Hammer Kenneth Tuley Republic Carl G. Hammer

Rasmussen Family Dinner Guests Highlight Local Visit

Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Pauline Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmus sen and Carol and Laura Rasmussen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen.

Homer’ Cardwell Pauline Leslie Rasmussen Carol Laura Rasmussen Mrn R. A. Rasmussen

Florells Announce Birth of Baby Girl Vickie Sue

Mr and Mrs Loren Florell announce the birth of a daughter named Vickie Sue born September 28. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ray Milner of Belleville and Mr and Mrs A C Florell of Scandia.

Loren Florell Vickie Sue Ray Milner Belleville A. C. Florell Scandia

Lincoln couple visits Mrs May White for a week

Mr and Mrs Harry White of Lincoln Nebraska arrived Sunday for a week's visit with Mrs May White.

Mrs Harry White Lincoln Nebr May White

Mrs. Haser Travels to Help Ill Infant in McCook

Mrs. George Haser departed Monday by bus to McCook Nebraska to assist the infant son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Halloway who has been ill.

George Haser McCook, Nebr Alfred Halloway

Mrs Wallace Aspegren Visits Mrs L W Mc Clure in Republic

Mrs Wallace Aspegren spent Wednesday afternoon with Mrs L W Mc Clure of Republic for a social visit and chat.

Wallace Aspegren L. W. McClure Republic

Freed Family Visit at Grant Berggren Home

Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed and Roger spent Tuesday afternoon at the Grant Berggren home.

Mrs. Glenwood Freed Roger Grant Berggren

Burandt Visit Reported At Grant Berggren Home

Mr and Mrs Don Burandt visited Friday evening at the Grant Berggren home according to local social notes.

Mrs Don’ Burandt Grant Berggren

Local Families Share Friday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Dale Gritten and family visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Jim Briscoe and family.

Dale Gritten Jim Briscoe

Gene Autry Film at Princess Theatre Tonight

Gene Autry stars in Sons of New Mexico riding Champion the world famous horse to the rescue. The show includes a late news reel with war scenes and other shorts.

Gene Autry Princess Theatre Gene Champion Sons of New Mexico Warner - Pathe News

Girl Scouts Meet and Elect Officers at Library

The September 26 meeting of the Girl Scouts in the Library building opened with nine girls present. Patsy Thompson was elected President, Jane Williams Secretary, Loretta Freed Treasurer, and Viola Swanson Reporter. Patrols were named and led, refreshments were served, and plans were set for a picnic and overnight at the Scout building Friday evening.

Patsy Thompson Jane Willims Loretta Freed Viola Swanson Patsy Peggy Aurie Loretta Jane Williams

Belleville couple Ruth White and Harold Tallent wed at Courtland

Ruth Irene White and Harold Dean Tallent married in a Sept 24 double ring ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson Courtland. Rev. James Gray officiated in the presence of families and friends with candles gowns bouquets and a three tiered cake. Both graduates of Belleville High are employed locally and the couple reside in Belleville.

Robert R. White Belleville Ruth Irene Harold Dean Tallent Charles Tallen Everett L. Johnson Courtland James Gray Yvonne Allaire Edith McConnaughey Everett Johnson Robert White, Jr Beneda Joseph Johnson Tallent Belleville High School Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Melton Motor Co

Alfred Swanson Home Hosts Friday Visitors

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola were Friday evening visitors at the Alfred Swanson home.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Pat Sandell Lola Alfred Swanson

Berggrens Visit with Charley Berggren Family Sunday

Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and their family visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charley Berggren.

Grant Berggren Charley Berggren

Salina visit by Rasmussen Briscoe couples this Friday

Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Jim Briscoe with Patricia and Iris spent Friday in Salina for a social outing.

Leslie Rasmussen Jim Briscoe Patricia Iris Salina

Preble Announces Birth Of Son Mark Vo

Mr and Mrs Walter C Preble of Rossville announce the birth of a son born September 28, named Mark Vo. He is the grandson of W C Preble of Srandia.

Walter C. Preble Pre Rossville Mark Vo W. C. Preble Srandia

Erickson and Freed family hosts for Friday visit

Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson with Lois and Janice visited Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Freed and family, sharing time with the household.

Vernon Erickson Lois Janice Leonard Freed

Sunday Evening Birthday Supper for Don Sankey

Sunday evening guests at the home of Mr and Mrs John Sankey in Republic included Dona and Joan Sankey Don Sankey’s 15th birthday anniversary was celebrated with Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson Mr and Mrs Norman Sankey Paul Stromberg Carolyn Johnson and Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice.

John Sankey Dona Joan Republic Don Vic Erickson Norman Sankey Paul Stromberg Carolyn Johnson Vernon Erickson Lois Janice

Convention at Norway Brings Kansas Circuit and WMF program

The annual Kansas Circuit and Women's Missionary Federation convention at Our Savior's Lutheran Norway runs Oct 13 to 15 with services led by Pastor Bly Pastor Kilde and visiting speakers from Eureka Robinson Mason City and more. Delegates register Friday evening and Saturday, with sessions on spiritual work and church outreach, plus music and offerings for the state federation.

Kansas Circuit and Women’s Missionary Federation Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norway Bly Kilde Concordia Tatley Circuit of Mankato Edw. Jordahl Eureka Lewis Bakke Robinson Kansas Circuit Women’s Missionary Federation W.M.F Circuit Finance and Allocation Harry Buer Circuit la Vera Melhus Pastor Bly V. T. Jordahl Mason City Iowa Joseph Melhus V. T. Jordaht H. Severin Bly

Triple L Club Notes Meeting and Cards Draw

The Triple L Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Duaine Green Slade. Four tables played pinochle after the business meeting. Mrs. Reuben Johnson won high score and traveling. Mrs. Walter Berry had the low score. Lunch was served by the hostess and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Wyatt Corbin on October 12.

Triple L Duaine Greenslade Homer Cardwell Arlis White Delbert Aspegren Reuben Johnson Walter Berry Low Wyatt Corbin

Picnic at Granstedt cabin draws local families

A Sunday evening picnic supper was enjoyed at the Granstedt cabin with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Milo Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West, Mr. and Mrs. M. Ly Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer, Hilton, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt.

Granstedt Milo Johnson E. H. Lewis Wm. J. Matthias C. H. West M. Ly Larson Sherman Robison Carl Hammer Hilton Frank Granstedt

Dinner guests at Boyd Burge home in Kansas

Mr and Mrs Bol Brungardt of Wichita Virgil Reece and Dean Berg gren were Sunday dinner guests at the Boyd Burge home.

Bol Brungardt Wichita Virgil Reece Dean Berggren Boyd Burge

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas Honor Guests at Dinner

Mr Roy Thomas Mrs Roy Thomas and Miss Betty Haskins were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell.

Roy Thomas Betty Haskins Mrs Carl McDowell

Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper Attend Norway School Meeting

Mr Raymond Cooper and Mrs Cooper attended a community meeting at the Norway school house Friday evening.

Raymond Cooper Norway School House

Greenslade and Aspegren Visit Thulls in Cawker City

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren along with Phyllis visited Saturday afternoon and evening with Mr and Mrs Jack Thull in Cawker City.

Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Phyllis Jack Thull Cawker City

Supper Guests Honor Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson

Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and Christie joined Friday evening guests in the Erickson home with Billy attending.

Dewey Johnson and Christie Carl Erickson Billy

Lorain Visit Highlights Evert Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs Elwyn Evert of Lorra ine visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Fred Evert.

Elwyn Evert Lorraine Mrs Fred Evert

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe Visit Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe spent Friday evening with Mrs Elizabeth Cooper in Belleville indicating a social gathering at a local residence.

Bill Moe Elizabeth Cooper Belleville

Clay Center Weekend Visit Details Highlight Cooper Family

Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper and Barbara drove to Clay Center Sunday to visit Miss Eve Sandborn and Miss Jacquelin Cooper. Jacquelin visiting from Manhattan spent the weekend with her aunt Miss Sandborn in Clay Center.

Raymond Cooper Barbara

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