Return of October presents at the Princess Theatre
Columbia brings The Return of October to the Princess Theatre for October 8 and 9 with Glenn Ford Terry Moore and a star cast including Albert Sharpe James Gleason Dame May Whitty and Henry ONeill. The plot centers on a horse named October and a young professor as a quirky romance and comedy unfold. Next up October 13 15 16 features One Sunday Afternoon with Sheridan George Bancroft and Dead End Kids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Deeds
Columbia
Princess Theatre
Glenn Ford
Terry Moore
Albert Sharpe
James Gleason
Dame May Whitty
Henry O’neill
Miss Moore
Willie
Terry
Ford
Millie
Hollywood
Ingrid Bergman
California
del Mar
Santa Anita
Cagney
Bogart
Miss Sheridan
Fighter Squadron at Prin cess Theatre with War drama cast
Warner Bros smash Technicolor film Fighter Squadron stars Edmond O'Brien Robert Stack and John Rodney and screens Tuesday and Wednesday October 11 12 at the Prin cess Theatre. Set in late World War II England the story follows a fighter command as it battles for air supremacy before D Day with Seton I Miller shaping the script after extensive research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bros
Edmond O'Brien
Robert Stack
John Rodney
Princess Theatre
Hollywood
England
Army Air Force
Europe
Seton I. Miller
California
Pentagon
Washington
Ed Hardin
Warner
Army Air Forces
Warner reissue angles with Dirty Faces
The revival notes a sensational Warner Bros. drama of the slums. Thursday Cagney and OBrien lead a return engagement in the smash hit Angles With Dirty Faces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagney
O'Brien
SMASH
Warner
Werner Bros
Wiaty
Girl Scouts Benefit Night Showing Buck Privates
The Girl Scouts of Scandia plan a benefit at the Princess Theatre on Friday night October 4. The comedy Buck Privates starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello will be shown as a Film Classics re issue. Scouts will canvas the town selling tickets. buy a ticket or two when they call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Scandia
Princess Theatre
Buck Privates
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Burr Oak Scandia Grid Clash Closes Local Shops Early
Most Scan dia businesses will close Friday afternoon October 7 to attend the Burr Oak versus Scandia football game. Kickoff is 2 30 PM and organizers urge patrons to arrive early for a likely exciting contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Burr Oak
One Cent Sale At Rexall Stores In Scandia
The Original Rexall One Cent Sale takes place October 19 to 22 at Haggman and Wires Drug Store in Scandia. Watch The Journal for hand bills and prepare your want list for the big event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Haggman and Wires
Scandia
Journal
Swanson and Sandell Families Visit Nelsons Sunday
Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson Glorly Viola and Richard and Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Elmer Dahe Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Swanson
Viola
Richard
Pat Sandell
Lola
Elmer Dahe Nelson
Fire Prevention Week Aims to Make Kansas Town Fire Proof
Next week, October 9 to 15, is Fire Prevention Week in Kansas. Residents are urged to clean up trash in yards and alleys to reduce fire danger. Faulty chimneys and defective wiring cause many fires and should be checked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Flameproof Your Future Warns Against Careless Smoking
Public safety notice cautions that careless smoking is the number one fire cause. Advises using ashtrays, avoiding smoking in garages barns and closets, keeping matches away from heat and children, and not smoking in bed.
Electrical Safety and Housekeeping Advice
Do not overload circuits and have them checked by a electrician. Use proper fuses and avoid cleaning with gasoline or other inflammable substances. Oily materials scattered in the home may ignite spontaneously. store oily cloths in covered metal containers.
Defective Heaters and Fire Safety Advisory
A safety notice warns that defective heaters are hazards if not installed and maintained properly. It stresses stove and fireplace dangers, chimney overhauls, and keeping sparks off rugs with screens. It also cautions campfire and trash disposal risks and urges emptying fires before leaving.
Scandia Swedes Triumph In 48 19 Football Battle
The Fighting Swedes defeated Randall 48 19 with Harold Mc Dowell scoring three early touchdowns and Melby a one point conversion run. Randall rallied with passes in the second half but Scandia added three late scores as Burr Oak visits Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canker City
Scandia
Randall
Burr Oak
Jewel
Jamestown
Simpson
Courtland
Republic
Harold McDowell
Melby
Larry Hammer
John Bookless
Lutheran Sunday School Holds Weiner Roast at Sleepy Hollow
The young people’s class gathered Monday night for a weiner roast and pot luck picnic at Sleepy Hollow with about 35 attendees. Officers elected include President Thelma Larson, 1st Vice President Elaine Medlin, 2nd Vice President Jane Dart, 3rd Vice President John Dart, Secretary Norma Lervold, Treasurer Elsie Christensen, Teacher Alice Boyles, Assistant Ruth Perry, Reporter Dorothy Loring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples
Lutheran Sunday School
Sleepy Hollow
Thelma Larson
Elaine Medlin
Jane Dart
John Dart
Norma Lervold
Elsie Christensen
Alice Boyles
Ruth Perry
Dorothy Loring
Y W C A Cabinet Meeting Sets October 10 Recognition
The Y W C A Cabinet met at the Glenwood Freed home on September 28. Mrs Currie opened with devotionals and prayer. Committees were appointed for the October 10 recognition services at the high school auditorium. Mrs Freed and Mrs Kirk served lunch. The meeting closed with benediction by Mrs Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A. Cabinet
Glenwood Freed Home
N. D. Currie
Freed
Kirk
N. H. Pearson
Surprise party honors Mrs Linden at Orville Linden home
A Sunday gathering at the Orville Linden residence celebrated Mrs Linden's birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl T Larson Mr and Mrs Earl Tebow and family Mr and Mrs Clifford Evert and daughter Mrs Maurine Arson and Cheryl Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and Allen Mrs Mary Larson George Hoel and Orville Linden and Dewny. Din ner was served by the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Linden
Erickson women attend Republic mother and daughter banquet
Lois and Janice Erickson and Mrs Vic Erickson attended a mother and daughter banquet at Republic Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois and
Janice Erickson
Mrs
Vic Erickson
Republic
Henrys Attend Kenesaw Wedding Of Philroy Henry
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry traveled to Kenesaw Nebraska on Sunday for the wedding of their son Philroy Henry to Miss Bernadine Bott Attending from Scandia were Mrs Minnie Anderson Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson Judith and Annte Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe and Alvin and Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry
Kenesaw, Nebr
Philroy Henry
Bernadine Bott
Scandia
Minnie Anderson
Carroll Anderson
Judith
Annte
Stanley Moe
Alvin
Chester Anderson
Kansas Funeral and Embalmers District Meeting Held
John Dart was re elected president of the Kansas Funeral and Embalmers Association district meeting covering 14 counties in Northcentral Kansas. Maurice McDonald Beloit became vice president and Bill Griffith Glasco was secretary. Harry E Jolly presented films on embalming restorative art and floral work while Kenneth Bores from the Kansas State Board of Health spoke on helpful office suggestions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dart
Kansas Funeral and Embalmers Association
Northcentral
Kansas
Sunday Evening Guests At Carl Peterson Home
Sunday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dennis of Kansas City Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Dunstan of St Louis Mo Mrs Frankie Weggs of Nevada Mr and Mrs Harry Hanson and Lloyd of Mankato Mr and Mrs Howard Appleby and sons Mrs Henry Dunstan and Will Dunstan of Formosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Lloyd Dennis
Kansas City
Lewis Dunstan
St. Louis
Frankie Weggs
Nevada
Harry Hanson
Lloyd
Mankato
Howard Appleby and Sons
Henry Dunstan
Will Dunstan
Formosa
Melbys Return From Colorado Visit
Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby arrived home Wednesday after spending a little over two weeks in Colorado. They visited relatives and many places of interest while there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Melby
Colorado
Boston guests dine with Henry Rosene family
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Linden A. C. Freed Mrs. John Rockwell of Boston Mass Mr. and Mrs. Charley Freed and Mrs. Hannah Freed were lunch guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Linden
A. C. Freed
John Rockwell
Boston
Mass
Charley , Freed
Hannah Freed
Henry Rosene
Birthday party honors Janice at Barleen home
Guests at the Lloyd Barleen residence Thursday evening in honor of Janice's 7th birthday anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Larson Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith and Sheryl Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Larson Larry Stenson and Mr. and Mrs. Myron Reed Jim mie and Janice. Mrs. Barleen served lovely refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Barleen
Janice
Martin Larson
Harold Smith
Sheryl
Glenn Larson
Larry Stensons
Myron Reed
Jimmie
Mrs Eastvedt and Barleen Visit Kansas City Weekend
Mrs EB M Eastvedt and Mrs Lloyd Barleen with Jimmie spent from Saturday until Tuesday in Kansas City visiting Mr and Mrs Dale Ainsworth. Mr Eastvedt stayed at the M L Larson home while Mrs Eastvedt was in Kansas City.
Larson Family Attends Kansay Wesleyan Bethany Football Game
Mr and Mrs George Larson and Bobby attended the Kansay Wesleyan Bethany football game at Galina last Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larson
Bobby
Kansay Wesleyan Bethany
Galina
Bethany Pair Weekend Visit With Local Family
Donald Goodwin and Jack Garlock of Bethany Missouri spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Claude Goodwin and Marjorie. Mrs Goodwin accompanied them to Kansas City Monday, when they returned to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Goodwin
Jack’ Garlock
Bethany, Mo
Claude Goodwin
Marjorie
Fighting O Flynn at Princess Tonight with Shorts
Douglas Fairbanks Jr. action film The Fighting O Flynn screens at the Princess Theatre tonight October 6. Also showing Warner-Pathe News and several short subjects for a full evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Fighting O'Flynn
Princess Theatre
Warner - Pathe News
Community Club Enjoys Swedish Picture Show
A 160 plus audience at the City Office watched color films from Sweden by Mr and Mrs Johnson and Richard who recently returned from there. The program included New York scenes and Chicago stops before Sweden, with Stockholm, the King s Palace and changing guards highlighted. Additional showings are planned and the club thanked the Johnsons and local helpers for a memorable evening.
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Community Club
Sweden
Joseph Johnson
Richard
United States
Johnson’s
New York City
Werner
Chicago
Selin
Carl
Methodist Home
Stockholm
King’s Palace
Cats
Birthday party honors three anniversaries at Matthias home
A Sunday evening gathering at the Wm. J. Matthias residence celebrated the birthdays of Mrs. Matthias Mrs. Carl Hammer and Sherman Robison. Attending were Br. and Mrs. M. L. Larson Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lervold Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gransted Mr. and Mrs. ElReno Sederlin Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias. The party guests brought and served a tasty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J
C. H. West
Joyce Johnson
Sherman Robison
Wm. J. Matthias
Deshler hosts basket dinner for Scrivner and friends
Guests at a basket dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Valek's Deshler home included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scrivner and Marvin and Mrs Cynthia Scrivner with the Gene Scrivner family from Nelson. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Mikesell and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Freed and Shirley and Linda, with afternoon callers Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Scrivner of Superior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Valek
Deshler
Nebr
Robert Scrivner
Marvin
Cynthia Scrivner
Gene Scrivner
Nelson
Chuck
Mikesell
Mike
Clark Freed
Shirley
Linda
Sherman Scrivner
Superior
Columbus Day Facts and Columbus Birthplace Theories
The article notes Queen Isabella funded Columbus voyage and cites 1446 Genoa birth, 1506 death, with burial place uncertain. It mentions multiple language names and dates, and outlines disputed claims about discovery and locations including Italy Spain and the West Indies. It states April 17 1492 financing and that Columbus Day began in Colorado.
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Isabella
Columbus
Genoa
Italy
Christopher Columbus
Cristoforo Colombo
Cristobal Colon
Paris
New World
Colorado
America
Beles Dominica
West Indies
Valladolid
Spain
Scandia Juniors to Benefit With Cinecolor Adventure Tonight
The Scandia high school Junior Class presents a benefit show at Princess Theatre for October 7 featuring Miraculous Journey in Cinecolor with stars Reary Calhoun Audrey Long and Virginia Grey among others. The tale follows a stranded plane crew and passengers in the Congo jungle amid dangers, with adventure romance and humor. The class plans more winter shows to offset next spring expenses, urging townfolk to attend and support community groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Princess Theatre
Reary Calhoun
Audrey Long
Virginia Grey
Jim Bannon
June Storey
Thurston Hall
George Cleveland
Carole Donne
Flame the Dog
Jimmy the Raven
Charley the Chimp
Belgian Congo
Darkets Africia
Badman
Congo
Princess
YWCA October Meeting Set For High School Auditorium
The October YWCA meeting will be held in the high school auditorium Monday night October 10 at 8 00 pm. It is the joint recognition service of the YWCA and Y Teen organizations. At the close the YWCA cabinet will serve ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Jensen Family Basket Dinner Honors Mrs Jackilly
A family basket dinner was hosted at the Jensen home in honor of Mrs Jackilly. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen and Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen along with George Freed and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jensen
Jim
Jackily
Ant Hits
Artie Jensen
Mrs
Axel Jensen
George Freed
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The
NEW Air Force
Fighter Squadron
Lovely Technicolor
John
Mary
Scandia School News
Shs
Matthias
Olsen
Darrell Nelson
Mary Jane McBride
Barbara J .Everhart
Eva. Mae Robbins
Aurie Mae. McBride
Billy Johnson
Asia
Africa
Donna Berggren
Janice Florell
Carol Mae Olsen
Loretta Freed
Nina Hammer
Richard Jensen
Mr. Quantic
Scandia Journal
Leonard Freed
Oscar Odell
Joe Evans
Lyle Marshall
Ben Marshall
John Nylund
Dale Price
Labon Marshall
Dewey Marshall
Bill Goodwin
Aaron Reed
Elmer Farlee
Alta Goodwin
Charles Larson
Hub Thorp
Vernon Erickson
Harold Steward
Murray Mikesell
Frank Mikesell
LaVon Bowersox
John Vishnefske
Paul Housholder
Warren Johnson
Glenn Currie
Glenwood Freed
O'Flynn
Columbus Day
Faulkner - Dart Funeral Home
Dean Johnson
George O. Faulkner
Albert H. Bachelor
John C. Dart
Frank Schneberger
Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart Company
Y.W.C.A. Notice
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