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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1951

Page

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Best of the Bedmen at Princess Theatre in Color

The Technicolor adventure stars Robert Ryan Claire Trevor Jack Buetel and Robert Preston in a post Civil War Cher okee epic. Ryan leads ex‑outlaws to surrender then is framed by Preston who pursues a redemption and vengeance arc ending in a dramatic showdown. Also features Walter Brennan Bruce Cabot Lawrence Tierney. Coming Saturday and Sunday October 21 2021 Bird of Paradise.

Cherokee Strip Technicolor Robert Ryan Claire Trevor Jack Buetel Robert Preston Princess Theatre Ryan Quantrell Preston Miss Trevor

Follow The Sun Story Of Hogan Golf Legend

Hollywood presents Follow The Sun the first feature length dramatic golf film about Ben Hogan. Glenn Ford stars as Hogan's caddy turned champion with Anne Baxter as Mrs. Hogan. notable golfers Sammy Snead Jimmy Demaret and others appear as themselves. Opening in Niagara Falls to California coast journey, with Bandit Queen following.

Ben Hogan 20Th Century-Fox Darryl F. Zanuck Hogan Frederick Hazlitt Brennan Niagara Falls Canada California Princess Theatre Glenn Ford Rose Anne Baxter

U and I Club Met on October 3 Highlights

The U and I Club North met at Mrs. Gene Kelly's home October 3 with eleven members attending. Officers elected were President Mrs. Ruby Osborne Vice President Mrs. Nathan Weir and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Gladys Johnson. The next gathering is set for October 24 at Mrs. Emanuel Linden's home.

U and I Club North Gene Kelly Firs Ruby Osborne Nathan Weir Sec’y Treas Gladys Johnson Emanuel Linden

U and I Art Club Elects Officers at October Meeting

The U and I Art Club met October 5 at Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias home with 11 members and two guests. Lena Lloyd was elected president and Mrs. Wallace Aspegren secretary treasurer. Lunch was served and the next meeting is October 24 at Mrs. Ed Olson’s home.

U and I Art Club Wm. J. Matthias Jack Reece Frank Granstedt Lena Lloyd Wallace Aspegren Ed Olson

Munden couple dines with Leslie Rasmussen family

Mr and Mrs Amos Blecka of Munden visited on Sunday for dinner at the home of Leslie Rasmussen, sharing a social call with their hosts.

Amos Blecka of Munden Leslie Rasmussen

Quantics Attend MU K State Football Game in Manhattan

Mr and Mrs H C Quantic with Bruce and Lois attended the Missouri Kansas State football game in Manhattan on Saturday.

H. C. Quantic Bruce Lois Manhattan

Sword of Monte Cristo theater release with George Montgomery

Edward L. Alperson presents a Supercinecolor romantic drama The Sword of Monte Cristo opening at the Princess Theatre on Thursday October 18. Star George Montgomery and Paula Corday headline a tale with Louis Napoleon and empire ministers featured among a cast including Berry Kroeger and Acquanetta.

Edward L. Alperson 20Th Century - Fox Princess Theatre George Montgomery Paula Corday Alexander Dumas Monte Cristo France Empire Louis Napoleon

Y.W.C.A. Notes From October Meeting

Y W C A met October 8 with 30 members and 15 Y-Teens present. Mrs E P Ahrens led the program Cooperating with Y-Teens. Lunch served by Mrs Ernest Kirk and committee. Courtland and Republic will be guests November 12. Plan to serve Community Club next meeting. To earn Gold Seal we will help the treasury and aid other lands with a Care package donation.

Y.W.C.A E. P. Ahrens Ernest Kirk Courtland and Republic

Street Improvement Ordinance No 257 Proposed

The Journal reports Ordinance No 257 on street improvement including oiling and curb and gutter for Cloud and Washington streets. Petitions show over 90 percent support with options for wider oil mats and curb and gutter upon City Officials approval. City Clerk Miss Josie Robison handles petitions as work proceeds to reduce dust and mud.

Journal Cloud Washington Cloud Street Post Office Washington Street Princess Theatre Fourth Street Main Street Josie Robison

Swedish Service at Courtland Covenant Church

Swedish service at Courtland Covenant Church Sunday October 14 at 3 00 p m conducted by Pastor A H Jacobson all who understand Swedish welcome to attend.

Mission Covenant Church Courtland A. H. Jacobson

Scandia Swedes Open Football Season With Win

Scandia Swedes defeat Burr Oak 39 to 19 at home, after a close first half tied 20-19. The report notes strong passing and distance runs, alongside Oct schedule highlights for Oct 11 Jewel, Oct 19 Jamestown, Oct 26 Simpson, Oct 30 Courtland, and Nov 9 Republic.

Jewell Jamestown Simpson Courtland Republic Scandia Burr Oak

Birthday Anniversary Of Mrs Robert Lervold At Fort Smith

Friday evening supper guests included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lervold Gary Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Lervold Mr. and Mrs. Larry O'Brien and Junior and Pvt and Mrs LaVerne Lervold of Fort Smith Ark It marked Mrs Robert Lervold s birthday anniversary.

Benny Lervold Russell Lervold Gary Robert ‘Lervold Maurice Larry O'Brien LaVerne ‘Lervold Fort Smith, Ark Robert Lervold

Basket Dinner Held At Freed Home In Downs

A basket dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Freed in Downs. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. O W Erickson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk and boys, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Florell and girls, and Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson and girls.

Morris Freed Downs O.W. Erickson Ernest Kirk Andy Thompson Loren Florell Alva Thompson

Richard Fogelberg Visits with Sjolander Family

Richard Fogelberg and boys visited Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander.

Richard Fogelberg John Sjolander

Stolander and Jensen Visit Thursday Afternoon

Mr. and Mrs. John Stolander visited Thursday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John T. Jensen.

John Stolander John T. Jensen

Sjolander Family Visit Detail Friday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs John Sjolander visited Friday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Charles Sjolander and family.

John Sjolander Mrs Charles Sjolander

Belleville Woman Visits Sederlin Family

Miss Iris Eass of Belleville spent Sunday and Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Elgene Sederlin and Eugene.

Iris Eass Belleville Elgene Sederlin Eugene

Stroms as Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Strom visited Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Matthias for Sunday dinner, sharing a family meal and conversation.

Clarence Strom W. J. Matthias

Ladies Attend H.D.U. Meeting at Strom Home

Mrs. Frank Granstedt and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias attended H D U Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Clarence Strom.

Frank Granstedt Wm. J. Matthias H.D.U Clarence Strom

E U B Ladies Aid Meeting Notes

The Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid met in the Aid room on October 3 with Mrs. Harold Brown leading devotionals and Mrs. John Stolander presiding at the business session. Members prepared materials for the bazaar and a lunch was served by Mrs. Ole Erickson and Mrs. Charlie Berggren. Oct 17 helpers named Lena Fogelberg and Frank Hain.

Evangelical United Brethren Ladies Aid Aid Room Harold Brown John Stolander Ole Erickson Charlie Berggren Lena Fogelberg Frank Hain

Christie and Tedrow Visit Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs George Christie visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow.

George Christie Mrs Roy Tedrow

Courtland Tea Guests Named by Mrs Lindberg

Tuesday afternoon visitors at Mrs Esther Lindbergs Courtland home included Mrs Eva Waite Mrs Ellen Mc Kenzie Mrs Edith Forsberg and Mrs W F Kallman in a brief social note from the locality.

Esther Lindberg Courtland Eva Waite Ellen McKenzie Edith Forsberg W. F. Kallman

Dinner Guests From California Visit Mr and Mrs Kallman

Mrs Eva Walte of Los Angeles and Mrs Ellen McKenzie of Glendale join Mrs Charles Adams of Los Angeles and Mrs Edith Forsberg as Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs W Ff Kallman in a social gathering.

Eva Walte Los Angeles Cal Ellen McKenzie Glendale Charles Adams Calif Edith Forsberg W. Ff. Kallman

Mrs Florell Hosts Diana Dearing Party

Mrs Maxine Florell hosted a Diana Dearing party at her home on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs Chester Anderson, Mrs Archie Isaacson, Mrs Ed Forsberg, Mrs Warren Tebow, Mrs Charles Hohman, Mrs Axel Jensen, Mrs Alva Thompson, Mrs Ernest Kirk and Mrs Andy Thompson.

Maxine Florell Diana Dearing Chester Anderson Archie Isaacson Ed Forsberg Warren Tebow Charles Hohman Axel Jensen Alva, Thompson Ernest Kirk Andy Thompson

Sunday Dinner Guests of Mrs H I Johnson

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. H I Johnson included Mr and Mrs Jack Bower and Alan of Lawrence, Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson and Elaine, and Mr and Mrs Hobart West and Eva Louise.

H. I. Johnson Jack Bower Alan Lawrence Milo Johnson Elaine Hobart West Eva Louise

Courtland Ladies Visit Neighbors Monday Afternoon

Mrs. Alice Walter and Mrs. Nina Mainquist visited Monday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Evert, sharing a social call in Courtland.

Alice Walter Nina Mainquist Courtland Fred Evert

Larson Families Share Sunday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs John Sjolander.

Harold &. Larson Allen Larson John Sjolander

Sunday Supper Guests From Republic and Omaha

Sunday supper guests of Mrs. Art Cardwell were Mr and Mrs Lou Rasmussen of Omaha Nebraska, Mr and Mrs Martin Jensen and family of Republic, Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg and Ethel and Mr and Mrs Clarence Kathrineberg and family of Republic, Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven and Miss Laura Rasmussen.

Art Cardwell Lou Rasmussen Omaha Nebr Martin Jensen Republic Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Clarence Kathrineberg George Cardwell Steven Laura Rasmussen

Mrs. Berl Nesbitt and Mrs. Reuben Johnson Visit Wichita

Mrs. Berl Nesbitt of Belleville and Mrs. Reuben Johnson spent Thursday and Friday in Wichita for a brief visit.

Berl, Nesbitt Belleville Reuben Johnson Wichita

Johnsons Visit From Salina And Pvt Don Johnson

Miss Peggy Johnson of Salina and Pvt Don Johnson visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson over the weekend.

Peggy Johnson Salina Pvt Don Johnson Reuben Johnson

Edward Blakeley Visits Family. City Freight Agent Role Mentioned

Edward Blakeley of Topeka spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Clara Blakeley. He serves as City Freight Agent for the Rock Island.

Edward Blakeley Topeka Clara Blakeley Rock Island

Irwin Nondorf and Family Visit Mrs Berggren

Mr and Mrs Irwin Nondorf and Michael were Friday afternoon guests of Mrs Charlie Berggren.

Irwin Nondorf Michael Charlie Berggren

Birthday tribute marks Harvey Fogelberg event at Berggren home

Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Charlie Berggren in honor of Harvey s birthday anniversary. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs V A Berggren of Republic.

Richard Fogelberg Charlie Berggren Harvey V. A. Berggren Republic

Nesmiths as Monday Guests of Berggrens

Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith visited Monday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berggren, sharing an informal social visit in their home.

W. C. Nesmith Charlie Berggren

Saturday Evening Guests at Mrs Art Cardwell Home

Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell hosted Sunday evening guests including Mr and Mrs August Rasmussen and Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen at the home of Mrs Art Cardwell.

Todd Cardwell August Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen Art Cardwell

Rasmussen visit spans weekend in town

Mr. and Mrs. Lou Rasmussen of Omaha Nebraska spent the weekend visiting Mrs. Art Cardwell and Mr. and Mrs. August Rasmussen in the city.

Lou Rasmussen Omaha, Nebr Art Cardwell August Rasmussen

Sunday Morning Callers Mention Cardwells and Ardeth

Sunday morning visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Artie Cardwell and Ardeth of Wichita visiting Mrs. Art Cardwell. The note records a family greet in a local community item.

Art Cardwell Artie Cardwell Ardeth Wichita

Cardwell Family Visit Spans Weekend in Wichita

Mr and Mrs Artie Cardwell and Ardeth of Wichita spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs Todd Cardwell, Kenneth and Janet.

Artie Cardwell Ardeth Wichita Todd Cardwell Kenneth Janet

Dinner Guests Gathered at Everett Lee Johnson Home

Last Tuesday evening dinner guests at the Everett Lee Johnson home were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Noble Isaacson and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Isaac son, and Mae of Centrallia, Wash, and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Johnson.

Everett Lee Johnson Joseph Johnson Richard Noble Isaacson Loren Nathan Isaacson Mae Centrallia Wash Oliver Johnson

Norgard and Sjolander Couples Spend Sunday Afternoon

Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs John Sjolander in a quiet social visit.

Lars Norgard John Sjolander

Petersons Visit Petersons After Friday Evening

Mr and Mrs Paul Peterson of For mosa visited Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson, Arlene and Ann Friday evening.

Paul Peterson Formosa Carl Peterson Arlene Ann

Glendale Women Host Coffee Guests at Belleville

Mrs. Ellen McKenzie of Glendale California and Mrs. W F Kallman with Mrs. Grace Hamm attended coffee hosted by Mrs. Earl Van Akin of Belleville.

Ellen McKenzie Glendale Calif W. F. Kallman Grace ‘Hamm Earl van Akin Belleville

Manhattan Social Guests Visit Cooper Family

Mrs. Don Bender and Miss Jacquelin Cooper of Manhattan spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. E. B. Cooper.

Don Bender Jacquelin Cooper Manhattan R. EB. Cooper

Rio Grande Patrol at the Princess Theatre Tonight

The feature Rio Grande Patrol stars Tim Holt and Richard Martin at the Princess Theatre tonight with gun running along the Mexico border. Also showing Warner-Pathe News and additional short subjects, plus Hometown Pictures. Tickets cost 2.50 16.50 and 1.00.

Princess Theatre Rio Grande Tim Holt Richard Chito Martin Mexico Warner - Pathe News

Hometown Pictures at the Princess October 11

Hometown pictures will be held at the Princess on Thursday October 11. The event will feature several wedding anniversaries and other locally interesting photos.

Nito

Girl Scouts Meet for Oct Cook-out at Pawnee Park

Van Skaap Trooppen led a Girl Scout gathering on Monday after school with 21 members and guest high school girls. Mrs. Freed and Mrs. Aspegren guided tours of Indian tepees and bake ovens at a historic sacred site near the park. Margie Lervold led games. next meeting set for October 15 at the Girl Scout club room.

Mississippi River Margie Lervold Girl Scout Club

Conference Youth Day Attendees At Salina Weekend

A group of youths joined the conference youth day in Salina on Saturday and stayed for Sunday services, including Marianna Ward Barbara Cooper Nina Berggren Norma Berggren Patsy Nelson Loren Isaacson Larry Hobson Everett Robison John Bookless and Lawrence Bookless Mrs. Bookless accompanied them. The Eriksons took part then went to Council Grove. Others drove for Sunday services and joined by Irene Nelson and Leslie Nelson who attended the full conference.

Salina Marianna Ward Barbara Cooper Nina Berggren Norma Berggren Patsy Nelson Loren Isaacson Larry Hobson Everett Robison John Bookless Lawrence Bookless Katherine Clarence Nelson Paul Fredrickson Irene Nelson Whils Asbury Hospital Leslie Nelson Scandia

Intermediate Girl Scouts Meeting Plans New Members Drive

The Girl Scouts Intermediate troop met after school with president Aurte McBride in charge. Minutes were read and roll call answered. Mary McBride and Alice Cady were named chairmen. A sack lunch at the Legion grounds was scheduled for the next meeting.

Girl Scouts Aurte McBride Mary, McBride Alice Cady Legion Grounds Jane Williams

Basket Dinner Attended by Larson and English Family Guests

A Sunday basket dinner was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Gottfrid Larson’s home. Attendees included Gust Larson Carl Robert Breuster Albert Larson Glen Loring Ralph Larson Marilyn English Graham Crenshaw Jeanne Tommy LaVerne English Susan and David Wichita Lyell Ocobock Arla Vaughn Dene William McGregor C R McGregor Alberta Kemper Lucille English Norman English and others from Crenshaw Wichita Louisville Neb Los Angeles.

Gottfrid Larson Gust Larson Carl Robert Brewster Albert Larson Glen Loring Ralph Larson Marilyn W. S. English James Graham Jeanne Tommy Crenshaw Laverne English Susan David Wichita

Last Week Visitors to Carl Hammer Home

Callers in a community listing visited Mrs. Kenneth Tuley and Deborah plus numerous neighbors and relatives. Names include Elsie Bergstrom Don Larson Sonia Charles Tuley Robert Schaffer Ann Republic Maurice Medlin Joan Martin Larson Harold Smith Sheryl David Elmer Melby Irving Isaacson Jimmy Elrene Sederlin Wallace Aspgren Lee Loring E P Ahrens A J Perry Dean Mitchell Cindy Warnetta Ralph Rasmussen Kay La Verne Lervold Fort Smith Arkansas Harvey Hammer and daughters.

Carl Hammer Kenneth Tuley Deborah Elsie Bergstrom Don Larson Sonia Charles Tuley Robert Schaffer Ann Republic Maurice Medlin Joan Martin Larson Harold Smith Sheryl David Elmer Melby Irving Isaacson Jimmy ElRene Sederlin Wallace Aspegren Lee Loring Betty

Hallowell Family Ends Nebraska Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell and Terry Lee concluded a two week vacation with Mr and Mrs George Haser Mr and Mrs Arlis White and Gregory then traveled Sunday to McCook Nebraska.

Alfred Hallowell Terry Lee McCook Nebr George Haser Arlis White Gregory

Clay Center man guests en route to Idaho Springs

Don Haussermann of Clay Center stayed Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Jake Weislagel while traveling to Idaho Springs Colorado to join Mrs Haussermann who has spent the summer there for her health.

Don Haussermann Clay Center Jake Weislagel Idaho Springs Colo

Sorosis Study Club Hosts October Meeting Highlights

Sorosis Study Club met October 2 with Mrs. Ralph Larson as hostess. Theme focused on Our School System and improvements. Round Table chaired by Mrs. R. E. Cooper discussed school system strengths and innovations from Denver and Minneapolis.

Ralph Larson Sorosis Study Club R. E. Cooper Cooper Scandia H. W. Reece Denver Colo Minneapolis Sherman Robison Sorosis Lois Nystrom Lindsborg George Cardwell Oberlin Wallace Aspegren Walter Boyles

W S C S Met at Methodist Church October 4

The W S C S of the Methodist church met in the church parlors on Thursday afternoon October 4. Mrs. Carl Peterson opened with hymn and Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Joseph Johnson played a piano solo and Miss Marianna Ward sang. The group heard a scripture reading on What God Teaches Us About Human Rights and discussed Christian Missions and Human Rights. A lunch was served by hostesses Clarence Williamson, Bill Cooper, Noble Isaacson, and Elmer Danielson.

Y.W.C.A Mary West S.H.S W.S.C.S Methodist Church Carl Peterson Joseph Johnson Joyce Johnson America Johnson Sherman Robison Lloyd Nelson Bill Reece Marianna Ward Reece Raymond Cooper Clarence Williamson Bill Cooper Noble Isaacson Elmer Danielson

Stieben Swanson Wedding Held in Wakeeney Home

Rosie Stieben daughter of Mr and Mrs Alex Stieben of Wakeeney and Clifford Swanson son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson of Scandia were married at 2 00 pm Sunday Oct 7 in the bride home The ceremony was by Rev K deFreese The couple will reside in Osborne where the groom works for A F Reis Construction Co.

Rosie Stieben Alex Ttieben Wakeeney Clifford Swanson Alfred Swanson Scandia K. deFreese Bethlehem Lutheran Church Gloria Swanson John Loring Gloria Viola Harold Kenneth Danielson Alex Stieben Mike Smock John Nondorf Richard Swanson Ralph Eugene Stieben Osborne A. F. Reis Construction Co

PFC Thompson Graduates from European Command School

PFC William R. Thompson son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thompson of Scandia graduated with honors from the European Command Ordinance School in Eschwege Germany on September 28 1951 He was an honor graduate in the Tank M 24 Organizational Maintenance Course Class Number 39 earning a 95 percent average.

Eschwege Germany William R. Thompson Lester Thompson Scandia European Command Ordinance School Thompson 20Th Field Artillery Apo

Sunday Visiters Share Simple Afternoon At Swanson Home

Sunday afternoon visitors were Mr and Mrs Clarence Swanson and family of Lovewell and Mr and Mrs Victor Ericksom.

Anna’ Swanson Clarence Swanson Love‘well Victor Ericksom

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Southwest SUN U and I U And's Art Club Y.W.C.A. Notes Scandia School News Hi-V Frank Parrett H.S Mr. Quantic Bert Hallgren Lloyd Hallgren Walter Grimm Bob Chester Grimm Lewis Weir Gus Hallgren Merlyn Farlee E.U.B. Ladies Aid Hometown Pictures GIRL Stieben - Swanson Pfc. Thompson
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