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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1947

Page

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I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now at the Princess

Broadway musical feature based on Joe E. Howard life. George Jessel directs a Technicolor production starring June Haver and Mark Stevens. Showtimes listed for October 11-12 with songs like I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now and Sinbad the Sailor planned for October 18-19.

20Th Century-Fox Joe E. Howard George Jessel Howard June Haver Mark Stevens The Princess Theatre Howards Lady Love Sinbad the Sailor

Suddenly It's Spring at Princess Theatre with Goddard and MacMurray

A new romantic comedy opens at the Princess Theatre with Paulette Goddard and Freu MacMurray in the lead, portraying marital strain as she returns from overseas to confront her husband’s new romance and begins a campaign to win him back. A double feature follows on October 21-22 including Six Gun Gold and Vacation in Reno.

Paramount Princess Theatre Paulette Goddard Freu MacMurray Macdonald Carey Aileen Whelan MacMurray Miss Goddard Captain Lonelyhearts WAC Paulette Reno

The Mighty McGurk at Princess Theatre Premiere

Wallace Beery stars as McGurk a roistering ex champ in a New York set action comedy. Ten year old Dean Stockwell and Edward Arnold play key roles in the boisterous film with broad comedy and heart tugging appeal. Also slated: San Quentin and Second Chance double feature.

McGurk Princess Theatre Wallace Beery New York Beery Dean Stockwell Edward Arnold San Quentin

Immunization Clinic At Scandia School October 10

The first injection of Diphtheria Toxoid and Smallpox vaccine will be given at Scandia School Friday morning October 10 at 9:00 a.m. Dr C V Hageman will be in charge. A second round will be offered on October 24. Written permission is required or a parent must attend in person.

Scandia C. V. Hageman

New Bus Schedule In Effect With Departures Listed

The new bus schedule is in effect. East bound buses depart at 5 32 am and 12 43 pm while west bound services run at 1 45 pm and 9 54 pm.

Rasmussen Sunday Evening Visitors

Sunday evening visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen's home included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rasmussen and Karen Ann, and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell with Kenneth and Janet.

Leslie Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Pauline Harold Rasmussen Karen Ann Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet

Dinner Guests Mentioned at Grand Junction Residence

Mr and Mrs Meade Abbey of Grand Junction Colorado Mrs Jack Smith of Emporia and Mr and Mrs Oscar Abbey were Tuesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs P J Hammer.

Meade Abbey Grand Junction Colo Jack Smith Emporia Oscar Abbey P. J Hammer

Pretty Good Corn From Jim Davis Planting

Four ears of corn from Jim Davis in the window. Planted July 8 this year with no rain during the rest of its growing days. Describes good production in dry weather.

Jim Davis

Smith Center hosts large seed horse show in September

The article notes a major horse show in Smith Center Kansas with about 150 horses from Republic County and over 2000 spectators. The 12 events included parades, children classes, five gaited and three gaited divisions, harness, amateur and western categories with winners from Republic County. Judges and attendees from Scandia attended district OES meeting in Clyde. A birthday dinner for Joe Cline occurred with many local residents present.

Kansas Smith Center Republic County Jim Hill Belleville Dave Satin Amber Satin L. B. Lake Butch

Birthday Supper Hosts Honor Mrs McShane at Stafford Home

Sunday evening guests gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stafford and Mrs. Kenneth McShane to honor Mrs. McShane on her birthday anniversary. Attending were Dale Stafford and Patti, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Walter and family, Dr. Wm. Splichal and family, plus the honoree and the Stafford couple.

Harold Stafford Kenneth McShane McShanes Dale Stafford Patti Ralph Walter Wm. Splichal

Lav Hammer Joins Stephens Electric School in Kansas City

Lav Hammer accompanied Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins and Irma and Dorothy Erickson to Kansas City Missouri Friday where he has enrolled in the Stephens electric school. Mr and Mrs Haskins and Irma and Dorothy Erickson spent Friday and Saturday in Kansas City.

Lav Hammer Bill Haskins Irma Dorothy Erickson Kansas City Stephens Electric School Haskins

Sunday School Institute Attended by Area Delegates

Dr. A B Swanson and delegates from Axtel Rev and Mrs Henrick son and delegates from Clay Center Rev and Mrs Kackley from Mankato Rev and Mrs Kaelde from Concordia Rev and Mrs C L N Wigdahl from Norway and Rev and Mrs Carl A A Larson from Kackley attended the Amana Lutheran church Sunday School Institute held last Sunday.

A. B. Swanson Axtel M. Henrickson Clay Center Kackley Mankato Kaelde Concordia C. L. N. Wigdahl Norway Carl A. A. Larson Amana Lutheran Church

Netawaka Visitor Arrives For Two Week Stay

Mrs James Waining of Netawaka arrived Wednesday to spend two weeks visiting Mrs V E Dieckmann and her sons.

James Waining Netawaka V. E. Dieckmann

Scandia Swedes Top Burr Oak 36 to 7 in Football

Scandia defeated Burr Oak by 36 to 7 on October 3 with Pret Jensen and Matt Larson connecting on passes. Burr Oak scored in the third quarter on a 45 yard pass and extra point. Scandia to play Jewell City on the road Friday. Y Teen group met at Audrey Tompson’s Oct 6 for supper and a meeting. YWCA work aimed at building international understanding was shown to the high school. Scandia Hi Y club plans delegates to Emporia October 24 and Topeka December 5–6. Girls sextettes named Melodears and Harmonettes with listed members. Boys quartets include Johnson, Larson, Moe, H Larson Jr., Berry and Ocobock. Juniors and guests enjoyed a skating party in Courtland. freshmen held a farewell for Anderson and Kauer with a Courtland park picnic and roller skating. Scout notice calls for girls 8 to 16 to form a Girl Scout troop meeting at the Scandia Library Saturday at 10 a.m. Local residents hosted birthday celebrations for Mrs Gabrielson.

Scandia Burr Oak Jensen Matt” Larson Jewell City Jewell

Sunday Birthday Party Honors Mrs Lindecrantz

Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz and family included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Danielson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stafford and Lernita, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith with Amanoma, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and Kenneth, Mrs. Tekla Brown and Miss Irene Swanson.

Marker Lindecrantz

Triple L Club Meeting Notes From Thursday

The Triple L Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Sam Summer. Knochle was played at three tables with 12 members and one guest, Mrs. L. L. Waining present. Mrs. George Cardwell won high score and Mrs. Lilly McGregor won low and traveling. Lunch was served. Next meeting will be in three weeks in October with Mrs. Axel Jensen.

Sam Summer L. L. Waining George Cardwell Lilly McGregor Axel Jensen

Monrovia Couple Visitors Call on Mrs. White

Mr and Mrs Jake Storer and Mrs John Crawford of Monrovia California visited Friday evening with Mrs May White.

Jake Storer John Crawford Monrovia Calif May White

Friends visit Leslie Rasmussen during illness

A group of men and women visited and sent well wishes to Leslie Rasmussen who has been ill. The gathering included Bill Goodwin Cecil Ray Allen George Simmons Glenn Housholder Elmer Thomas Homer Cardwell Ted Milner Malker Lindecrantz Ralph and Junior Rasmussen. Mrs Glenn Housholder Mrs Homer Cardwell Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and Alma Strom cooked dinner for them.

Leslie Rasmussen Bill Goodwin Cecil Ray Allen George Simmons Glenn Housholder Elmer Thomas Homer Cardwell Ted Milner Malker Lindecrantz Ralph Junior Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen Alma Strom

Local Family Honors 12th Birth Day Anniversaries

Mr and Mrs John Sankey of Republic hosted Sunday dinner for the Erickson family in honor of Don Sankey and Lois Erickson celebrating their 12th birth day anniversaries. The honorees included Mr and Mrs Vic Erickson Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Janice and Miss Helen Larson.

John Sankey Republic Don’s Lois Erickson Vic Erickson Vernon Erickson Janice Helen Larson

Birthday Anniversaries Celebrate at Stofer Home

Tuesday afternoon guests honored Mrs. Stofer and Mrs. Kenneth McShane at the Jake Stofer residence. Honorees included Mrs. May White Mrs. Albertina Isaacson and Ida Harold Stafford Frank Hain and Jake Stofer. Ladies reported five different birthday cakes.

Jake Stofer Stofer Kenneth McShane May White Albertina Isaacson Ida Harold Stafford Frank Hain

Beloit and Monrovia Guests Honor Mrs Stofer

Mr and Mrs H E Rosene and Marvin along with Mr and Mrs Louis Stofer Beloit and Mrs John Crawford Monrovia Calif were Saturday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Jake Stofer in honor of Mrs Stofer s birthday anniversary.

H. E. Rosene Marvin Louis Stofer Beloit John Crawford Monrovia Calif Jake Stofer Stofer

Wichita Visit Ties Local Families During Monday Outing

Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl Mrs Jake Weislagel and Mrs Gertrude Kaner spent Monday in Wichita where Mrs Kaner visited her sons. Mrs Reuben Johnson returned home with them from McPherson.

Carl Hammer Frank Isaacson Carl Jake Weislagel Gertrude Kaner Wichita Kaner Reuben Johnson McPherson

Mrs Charley Hohman Dinner Guest at Harry Hohman Home

Mrs Charley Hohman served as a Sunday dinner guest at the home of Harry Hohman. The social visit highlighted local family ties and neighborly gatherings in the community.

Charley Hohman Harry Hohman

Simmonses Visit Rasmussen Friends Monday Evening

Mr and Mrs George Simmons visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen in a social gathering.

George Simmons Leslie Rasmussen

Lutheran Choir to Meet Next Sunday at Ada Church

The Lutheran Choir held its first rehearsal Sunday afternoon. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday at 3:00 at the Ada Church in Kackley.

Ada Kackley

Birthday Dinner Honor for Warren With Nelson Guests

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nelson and Warren in honor of Warren's birthday were Adolph Nelson, Gloria and Yvonne and Paul Nelson of Lawrence.

Chris Nelson Warren Adolph Nelson Gloria Yvonne Paul Nelson Lawrence

Amana Lutheran Hosts Sunday School Institute Speaker

Miss Gertrude Hill, parish education field worker, served as the main speaker at the Sunday School Institute held at the Amana Lutheran church on Sunday.

Gertrude Hill Amana Lutheran

Sunday Visit From Danielsons and Nondorfs

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Danielson and Elvin visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Charley Nondorf.

Arthur Danielson Elvin Charley Nondorf

Mrs Weislagel Helps Care For Don Haussermann In Clay Center

Mrs. Weislagel assisted in Clay Center from Tuesday through Sunday caring for Don Haussermann following surgery. Her niece Donna Haussermann later brought her home.

Jake Weislagel Clay Center Don Haussermann Donna Haussermann

Hollis Visitors Call on Lars Norgard Home

Mrs Ben Russell and daughters and Mrs Ernest Smith and sons of Hollis spent Tuesday visiting at the Lars Norgard home.

Ben Russell Ernest Smith Hollis Lars Norgard

Dieckmann Heads to Netawaka to Visit Ill Mother

W. E. Dieckmann left Friday for Netawaka to visit his mother, who is ill.

W. E. Dieckmann Netawaka

Belleville couple guests of local Larsons

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Larson of Belleville visited Tuesday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Gust Larson and Carl, sharing hospitality in a family gathering.

Ralph Larson Belleville Mrs Gust Larson Carl

Sunday Evening Guests At Delbert Aspegren Home

Mr and Mrs Jim Freed and Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow visited Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren for a Sunday evening gathering with Jimmy.

Jim Freed Warren Tebow Jimmy Delbert Aspegren

Crimson Key Tonight at the Princess Theater

A mystery action picture titled The Crimson Key screens at the Princess tonight. The program also includes a two reel musical, two one reel shorts, and twenty other features.

Rexall One Cent Sale At Haggman and Wires Drug Store

The Rexall One Cent Sale will be held at Haggman and Wires Drug Store on Wednesday through Saturday October 15 to 18. The nationally advertised sale guarantees every listed item and invites shoppers to stock up for winter. Watch for the ads about the sale and its bargains.

Rexall Haggman and Wires

Garman Reunion Brings Wide Family Turnout to Hardy Neb

The 17th annual Garman reunion occurred September 21, 1947 in Hardy Nebraska with a large gathering of relatives and guests from multiple states including Elmer Garman of Akron Ohio and Robert Garman of Moorcroft Wyoming. The list of attendees spans many branches of the Garman family along with in laws and associated households. The article notes the next reunion will be held at the usual time and place.

Garman Hardy Nebr Elmer Nora Garman Akron Ohio Wm. S&s W. S. Good Helen Donald Mona Vale Nora Carrie Webber Cora Marshall Theda Kleck Carl Langer Anna Huntwell

Birthday and birth day anniversaries honored at Whitney home

Mrs Edna Whitney and family hosted Sunday dinner in honor of Beverley and Kay. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charley Stolander and family Mr and Mrs Frank Whitney of Republic and Henry A spegren.

Carl Swanson Charles Frank Isaacson Carl Gertrude Kauer Yvonne Ed Kauer Harry Appel Sophia Johnson Mary Steve Arnoldy Charley Gabrielson Gabrielson Charley Stolander Frank Whitney Republic Henry Aspegren Edna Whitney Beverley and Kay

Mr and Mrs John Brosey Visit P J Hammer Home

Mr and Mrs John Brosey of Clay Center visited Saturday afternoon at the P J Hammer home.

John Brosey Clay Center P. J. Hammer

Friday Visit By Mrs Hay Jane and Mrs Erickson

Mrs Tom Hay and Jane visited Friday afternoon with Mrs Vernon Erickson, sharing a social call and conversation at the Erickson home.

Tom Hay Jane Vernon Erickson

Albert Jacksons Advise Mrs Harry Hohman Context

Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson are identified in a note noting Mrs Harry Hohman. The snippet reflects a social or household naming pattern rather than a clear event. No dates or locations are provided.

Waite and Kallman Visit Superior Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite and Mr and Mrs A J Kallman spent Saturday in Superior Nebraska during a brief excursion with time for sightseeing and social call.

Hilton Waite A. J. Kallman Superior Nebr

Perryes Visit Mrs Willis Amid Illness in Hardy Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Silas Perry of Hardy Nebraska spent the weekend with Mrs Emily Willis who has been ill.

Silas Perry Hardy Nebr Emily Willis

Bernita Guests at Sunday Dinner with Sandells

Bernita visited Sunday as dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell, sharing a casual family gathering.

Mrs. Mentor Marty Visits Courtland Friends Saturday

Mrs. Mentor Marty of Courtland spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. L and Richarda, sharing a pleasant social visit in warm company.

Mentor Marty of Courtland

Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell Guests Of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell

Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell, sharing a social visit on the weekend.

Pete Sandell Pat Sandell

Brown and Richards families host Friday dinner

Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Brown were Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Richards and Donald, sharing an informal evening in a social gathering at the Richards home.

Worthy Grand Matron Official Meeting Attended at Concordia

Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper and Mr and Mrs ElRgno Sederlin attended the official meeting of the Worthy Grand Matron of the C ES at Concordia on Thursday evening.

Raymond Cooper ElRgno ‘Sederlin The C.es Concordia

Reece Sets October 15 Clean-Up Sale Near Scandia

C. C. Reece, who recently sold his farm three miles south and 3 4 miles east of Scandia, will hold a clean-up sale at the farm on October 15. A pure bred Hereford calf is highlighted as a potential 4 H project for a youngster. The full bill appears on another page of this issue.

C. C. Reece Scandia

Hobson Named Scandia Community Club President

At the Scandia Community Club meeting L L Hobson was elected president for the coming year with Joyce Johnson as vice president and Maurice Medlin as secretary treasurer. Outgoing officers included Walter Boyles Carl Aberg and Adolph Nelson. The group planned Halloween and Christmas activities and a joint Christmas window display. Committees for decorations treats entertainment finance and publicity were formed. Hobson is manager of Sanborn Lumber Co and Medlin co owner of Home Oil Co, both praised for their community involvement.

Scandia L. L. Hobson Joyce Johnson Maurice Medlin Walter Boyles Carl Aberg Adolph Nelson Sec. Treas Hallowe’en Princess Theatre Hallowe Sahta Nelson Lloyd Nelson Carl Hammer C. H. Freed Cap Berger Paul Reed Fred Evert Chis Nelson Hobson Sanborn Lumber Co Adolph

Community Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup

Mrs. Alice Hammer and Lawrence Lugos visited Wednesday evening at the Ejner Eastvedt home. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Freed and family from Topeka spent Sunday with Mrs. John Freed. Several Milner and Florell families joined Mrs. Milner and Mrs. Tebow in gatherings with neighbors and friends.

Alice Hammer Lawrence Lugos Ejner Eastvedt Norman Freed Topeka John Freed

Jamestown and Courtland Guests Visit Mrs Nystrom

Mr and Mrs Harry Nelson and Donna of Jamestown and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Nystrom and family of Courtland were Sunday guests of Mrs Gus Nystrom.

Harry Nelson Donna Jamestown Lawrence Nystrom Courtland Gus Nystrom

Taura Larson Guests With Mrs. G A Nystrom

Taura Larson of Kansas City stayed as an overnight guest with Mrs. G A Nystrom on Friday.

Taura Larson Kansas City G A. Nystrom

Mrs Helen Larson Sets Visit To Topeka With Reece Couple

Miss Helen Larson left Monday morning for Topeka where she will visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reece.

Helen Larson Topeka Jack Reece

Hastings Couple Dined With George Larson Family

Mr and Mrs Homer Larson of Hastings Nebraska were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs George Larson and family.

Homer Larson Hastings, Nebr Mrs George Larson

Mrs Evelyn Jordan and Linn join Ram family dinner

Mrs Evelyn Jordan and Linn of Staton Oregon and Mr and Mrs Carl Guthbertson were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Ram oussen and Claudia.

Evelyn Jordan and Linn Staton, Ore Carl Guthbertson Ralph Ram ‘Oussen Claudia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clyde Frank Granstedt Donard Sederlin Lloyd Norris Clarence Barber el- Reno Sederlin Harry Quantic W. J. Matthias Myrtle Grubb Carl Peterson Sherman Robison Lester Richards E. H. Lewis E. C. Wires Inez Cox Josie Robison Joe Cline Joe Art Cardwell Oscar Berggren Frank Rex Sandell Charlie Cardwell Kenny Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Pearl Alma Ernie Strem Laura Rasmussen Nellie Fred Cline Audrey Tompson Y.W.C.A Scandia Hi-Y Club Carla Reece Jacqueline Cooper Patsy Cooper Marilyn Walker Betty Haskins Ruby Norris Melodears Harmonettes Glenna Hohman Shirley Robbins Genevieve Nondorf Joyce Rasmussen Eloise Hammer Phyllis Greenslade Richard Johnson Billy Moe Hjalmar Larson, Jr Blaine Berry Junior Ocobock Sis Royal Cafe Judith Anderson Yvonne Kauer Courtland Park Haddam Simpson Ghs Virgil Donald Johnson Harold Johnson Ralph Larson LaVerne Lervold Don Lewellyn Johnny Loring Harold McDowell Earl Melby Johnny Nondorf Everett Robison Siobert Sjolander Lawrence Stensons Harold Swanson Clarence Thomas Crimson Key Albert Jackson Andrew Stafford Bernita Reece Carl Hammer and Harvey Hammer Kjner Eastvedt Ray Milner Frank Milner Sara Milner Loren Florell Jimmie Reynold Johnson Shirley Ivan Bergstrom
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