Hitchcock Steinbeck Lifeboat Tale Tops Princess Run
The 20th Century Fox film bringing Alfred Hitchcock and John Steinbeck together stars Tallulah Bankhead with William Bendix Walter Slezak and Mary Anderson. The lifeboat drama unfolds aboard a storm tossed craft after a torpedoed freighter voyage.
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Alfred Hitchcock
John ‘Steinbeck
20Th Century-Fox
Tallulah Bankhead
William Bendix
Walter Slezak
Mary Anderson
Atlantic
Steinbeck
Cooly
Hollywood
Gus
Brooklyn
Hitchcock
Kenneth Macgown
Jo Swerling
Ainsworth recounts daring escape over France during war
Lt. Robert Ainsworth home from overseas tells how his plane was hit by flak over France. He jumped at 3000 feet as it exploded, hid with French villagers, and later rode into town on a bicycle with two days’ aid. He holds multiple medals and hopes to return to France to thank locals. He is the son of Dale Ainsworth of Kansas City Missouri, grandson of I. M. Eastvedt of Scandia.
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Robert Ainsworth
France
Ainsworth
Air Force
Robert
Dale Ainsworth
Kansas City
I. M. Eastvedt
Scandia
None Shall Escape Foretells Nazi Crimes Avenge
A wartime review praises the Columbia film None Shall Escape for its prophetic portrayal of Nazi crimes and their imagined punishment. The piece notes the film’s dramatic impact and its alignment with public hopes for justice and retribution after the war.
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Columbia
Recognition Service Unites Girl Reserve and YWCA Members
The candle light recognition service at the school auditorium honored Girl Reserve and YWCA members with a triangle of lighted candles symbolizing spirit knowledge and health. Speakers explained the White Candle of Spirit Red Candle of Health and Blue Candle of Knowledge as members lit candles from the flame and joined in a circle of light. A brief business meeting outlined committees for the November gathering and a social hour followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Reserve
Y.W.C. A
Y.W.C.A
Hf. C. Quantic
C. A. Bonebrake
Helen Hageman
Norma Jean Lervold
Chris Nelson
Delore- Brown
Christine Acree
Corinte Nashind
Nelson
Irvin Currie
N. H. Pearson
Robert Doctor
Corinne Naslund
C. G. Hammer
C. E. McKimson
Irene Nelson
Gust Nystrom
Duaine Greenslade
Glen Householder
Rev H Larson Returns To Methodist Charge
Friends of the Larson family are glad to announce the return of Rev H Larson and his wife to the Methodist charge here. This marks the third year of their service, during which they have integrated into town life and missions.
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Larson
Relative of Note Praises Philippine Military Base Need
John Haussermann cousin of Mrs vale Weislagel and Fred Hausserman spoke at a Twentieth Kansas reunion in Topeka. He urged building a military base in the Philippines arguing Pearl Harbor was inadequate for future needs. A lawyer and Benguet Mining Co president, he lived in the islands long, visited the US as Philippine Government in exile representative at the Chicago Republican National Convention. He predicted Americans would soon regain control of the islands.
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John Haussermann
Vale Weislagel
Fred Hausserman
Kansas
Topeka
Phillipines
Pearl Harbor
Islands
Benguet Mining Co
United States
Chicago
Phillipine
Hausserman
None Shall Escape review highlights Nazi crimes and justice
The article praises the film None Shall Escape for its stark portrayal of Nazi atrocities and punishment. Marsha Hunt as Maria Pacierkowski delivers a powerful performance alongside Henry Travers as Father Warecki and Richard Hale as Rabbi Levin, portraying suffering and resilience in a village near the German Polish border.
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Acros
Marsha Hunt
Maria Pacierkowski
Henry Travers
Father Warecki
Richard Hale
Rabbi Levin
Lois Erickson Birthday Party Near Town
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson hosted a hay rack ride and picnic for Lois Erickson on her 9th birthday October 5 with classmates and teacher plus a long guest list. The group traveled one mile north and a quarter mile east of town for games and lunch after gifts were opened.
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Vernon Erickson
Lois
Lois Fickson
Anita Anderson
Anita Fullen
Irene Hammer
Marjorie Lervold
Gwendolyn Linden
Patsy Nelson
Arla Ocobock
Patricia
Beverly Owen
Barbbara Robbins
Glada
Betty Thompson
Verlee
Wanda Watson
Janice Erickson
Harlan Acree
Charles Duncan
Larry Smith
Dickie Weir
Miss Machamer
Social tea honors Mrs Anna Swanson in Assoria Kansas
Mrs Harry Hampton hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering in honor of her mother Mrs Anna Swanson of Assoria Kansas. Attendees included Mrs N H Pearson Mrs John Swenson Mrs Dena Anderson Mrs John Carlson Mrs Albertina Isaacson Ida Mrs Ed Olson Mrs Lars Hammer Mrs J O Anderson Mrs Carroll Anderson Mrs Carl Hammer and Mrs Algot Anderson.
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Harry Hampton
Anna Swanson
Assoria
Kansas
N. H. Pearson
John Swenson
Dena Anderson
John Carlson
Albertina Isaacson
Ida
Ed Olson
Lars Hammer
J. O. Anderson
Carrol Anderson
Carl Hammer
Algot Anderson
Dr Ahrens Named Chief of State Reclamation Group
Annual Kansas Reclamation association meeting at Norton elected Dr E Porter Ahrens of Scandia as president. John W Gray presided with speakers E B Debler Denver George S Knapp Topeka and Paul Willmore Topeka. Resolutions urging early action on Kansas projects were adopted. Officers include Jack R Nicholson Ellis vice president Emmett Kissel Portis secretary and Forrest Fair Mankato treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Reclamation Association
Norton
John W. Gray
E. B. Debler
Denver
George S. Knapp
Topeka
Paul Willmore
Chris Green
Courtland
Emmett Kissel
Pertis
Paul Applegate
Wakeeney
Jay Bennett
Kansas
E. Porter Ahrens
Scandia
Jack R. Nicholson
Ellis
Portis
Forrest Fair
Mankato
Concordia Blade Empire
Dousle Celebration Honors Hammer Family Birthdays
Sunday dinner and afternoon guests for Mrs. Hammer and Billy included Carl Hammer and Jen nie Lindecrantz with Lawrence. Frank Isaacson. Benny Lervold and family. Harold Hammer and sons. Harvey Hammer and daughters. Belgeno Seder lin. Alice Hammer and family. Lars Hammer. Helen Nordell and Irma Haskins. Evening visitors were Martin Larson and family. Dale Ainsworth and Lt. Robert Ainsworth of Kansas City Missouri.
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Carl Hammer
Martin Larson
Dale Ainsworth
Robert Ainsworth
Kansas City, Mo
Mr Cline Honored At Birthday Dinner
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cline and family included Art Cardwell Charley Cardwell and family Duaine Greenslade Homer Cardwell and Paulin Clarence Strom Pearl and Ernie Crom and Pete Strom. Afternoon visitors were Oscar Berggren Mae and Frank.
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Joe Cline
Mr. Cline
Art Cardwell
Charley Cardwell
Duaine Greenslade
Homer Cardwell
Paulin
Clarence Strom
Pearl
Ernie .Crom
Pete Strom
Oscar Berggren
Mae
Frank
Honored Basket Dinner For Axel Jensen Birthday
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Axel Juuser and family to honor Axel Jensen and Mrs George Freed on their birthdays. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Freed and family Mr and Mrs Harry MacGregor Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen and family Mr and Mrs Edward Jensen and Jim and Mrs M J Gardner and Penny Lou.
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Axel Juuser
Axel Jensen
George Freed
Harry MacGregor
Artie Jensen
Edward Jensen
Jim
M. J. Gardner
Penny Lou
John Stone Visits Lincoln Dental College Couple Stay with Reeces
John Stone arrived Friday for a weekend visit with his wife and baby at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. C C Reece. He has an honorable Army discharge and is now in dental college at Lincoln Nebraska, subject to call. Mrs Stone will join him when suitable living quarters are secured.
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John Stone
Babe
C. ‘C. Reece
John
Dental College
Lincoln
Nebraska
Passing of Wendell Wilkie and Al Smith recalled
The nation mourns the sudden death of Wendell L. Wilkie on Monday October 8 and remembers Al Smith who died last week. Wilkie rose to national prominence after the 1940 presidential nomination and earned international renown through his broad contacts abroad.
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Wendell L. Wilkie
al Smith
Wendell Wilkie
U. S
Social Hour Club benefit raises funds for servicemen boxes
The Social Hour Club held a Sherdahl party on Friday October 6 to raise money for sending boxes to service men. The event featured bingo, five cent dances, an auction of old hats, penny and nickel fish ponds, and lunch at a penny per item. Total receipts were 27.24 with 34 boxes prepared for boys in the service, over twenty sent overseas.
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Sherdahl
Triple L Club Meeting Notes From October 5
The Triple L Club met with Mrs. Wm. Moe on October 5, hosting ten members and four guests: Mrs. Ralph Moe, Mrs. Albert Moe, Mrs. J. R. Storer, and Miss Josie Robison. Pinochle at three tables saw high score to Mrs. George Christie, low to Mrs. W. E. Deickmann, traveling to Mrs. Wm. Clark. guest prize to Mrs. Ralph Moe. Refreshments were served. adjournment set to meet with Mrs. George Haser on October 19.
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Triple L
Wm. Moe
Ralph Moe
Albert Moe
J. R. Storer
Josie Robison
George Christie
W. E. Deickmann
Wm. Clark
Moe
George Haser
Scandia High junior class hosts village box supper plus Amateur Hour
The Junior Class invites the community to an evening of fun with a box supper and Major Elmer's Amateur Hour. The event is on Tuesday October 17 at 8 00 p m Entries for Amateur Hour must be received by October 18 and may be submitted by any junior. All ladies may bring lunch boxes.
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Scandia High School
Elmer
Church at Republic Burns
The Methodist Church at Republic burned to the ground Sunday evening. Fire discovered at 10:00 p.m. and believed to have started from coal bin combustion, causing great loss to Republic and its Methodist congregation.
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Republic
Haskins and Betty Dined With Hedin Couple Sunday
Mr and Mrs Bill Haskins and Betty were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Hedin of Courtland. The social call highlights postweekon dine visit and local community ties in Courtland.
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Bill Haskins
Betty
Carl Hedin
Courtland
Letters from Paul Albro Endure Long Wait and Injury
Anxiety over Paul Albro’s absence eased by a letter from a hospital in England. He was injured in the foot requiring amputation and will be sent home when able. Relatives and friends recall the prolonged silence, while others share wartime travels and reunions with service members in Alabama New York and Florida.
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Paul Albro
Paul
Clarence Albro
England
War Fund Quota Short in Scandia Report
Mrs. FE Porter Ahrens chair of Scandia War Fund Drive says returns are incomplete and urges contact or notification for additions to meet the apportionment. She is assisted by Mrs. George Christie, Mrs. Carl McDowell, Mrs. George Haser, Mrs. Searcey, Mrs. N. H. Pearson, Mrs. Carl Reece and Mrs. Carrol Anderson. Later, she notes the quota was slightly exceeded.
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FE Porter Ahrens
Scandia
Ahrens
George Christie
Carl McDowell
George Haser
Searcey
Carl Reece
Carrol Anderson
Free Health Inspection for Children in Belleville Court Basement
Free health inspection for small children offered October 19 in Belleville Courthouse basement. Appointments advised by calling 206 or contacting Imojean Haser for details.
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Imojean Haser
Belleville
Callers Visit Vernon Erickson Home Last Week
Mr and Mrs John Sankey along with Joan and Don were visitors at the Vernon Erickson residence during the previous week.
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John Sankey
Joan
Don
Vernon Erickson
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Christopher Columbus
New World
Vanderlyn
Spain
San Salvador
Recognition Services
Rev. H. Larson
Community Victory Service
DR. Ahrens
State Reclamation Association
Dousle
Triple L Club
Wesley Newcomb
Harold Everhart
Montgomery
Bimingham
Alabama
Newcomb
Birmingham
Everhart
Robert Ewing
The
Journal
New York
Bob
Max Conzelman M. M
Mit
Mee
Fk. BE. Conzelman
S. W. Pacific
Nathan Weir
Tampa
Florida
WAR Fund
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