Yukon Gold Rush Days Returns in Technicolor Adventure
The Far Country, starring James Stewart Ruth Roman Corinne Calvet and Walter Brennan comes to Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday October 15 16. Stewart plays Jeff Webster a tough rancher who seeks gold but learns warmth and responsibility amid avalanche and lawless Klondike. Filmed in northern Canada with rugged scenery and memorable performances. Coming Saturday November 22 23 There’s No Business Like Show Business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Stewart
Univer. Geal “International
Yukon
Gereen
Princess Theatre
Ruth Roman
Corinne Calvet
Walter Brennan
Glenn Miller
Jeff Webster
James Stewart
Dawson
Klondike
Ruth Rofman
Howe
John McIntire
Women’s Society Meeting Highlights Indian Americans Talk
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met October 6 at 2:30 in the church parlors with hostesses listed. President Mrs. Jack Reece led business. devotional by Mrs. Joseph Johnson. speaker Mrs. Walter Carlile spoke on Indian Americans, aligning with the year’s theme To The End of The Earth. November 3 hosts named. all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
H. C. Quantic
Aaron Johnson
Jack Reece
Wilbur Zener
Joseph Johnson
Walter Carlile
Jamestown
Charlie Berggren
Addison Carlson
Elmer Danielson
Richard Fogelberg
Engagement Announced For Barbara Grace Cooper
Mr and Mrs Raymond Cooper announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Barbara Grace to Lieutenant Ronald Anderson. The wedding date is set for Sunday October 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Cooper
Barbara Grace
Ronald Anderson
Auxiliary Met at Legion Hall on October Fifth
The American Legion Auxiliary met with 12 members answering roll call. Plans were made for a winner roast on October 12 at 6 PM for the Brownie Beauts and a potluck dinner on October 27 at noon when State and District officers meet with the Legion and Auxiliary. Next meeting is October 18. a lunch was served by Mrs. Dale Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Legion and Auxiliary
Dale Sanderson
Junior MYF attendees share church evening
The Junior MYF met the Intermediate MYF Sunday night at the Methodist church. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lee Johnson. A film titled A Gallery of Witnesses was shown. Worship was led by Elisabeth McBride and Jimmy Fredrickson with Carol Fogelberg and Barbara Everhart guiding recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Everett Lee Johnson
Mlsabeth McBride
Jimmy Fredrickson
Carol Fogelberg
Barbara Everhart
Subscriptions Received and Renewals Noted
Readers in the past week include Pred Jackson Mrs Helen Beck Bruce Quantic Manhattan Allen Larson Hilma Carlson Concordia D A Richards Dallas Texas indicating active subscriptions and renewals. The list shows several names across multiple cities with no further details on amounts or terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Helen Beck
Bruce Quantic
Manhattan
Allen
Larson
New
Hilma. Carlson
Concordia
D. A. Richards
Dallas
Texas
Sorosis Study Club meets in Republic for October
The Sorosis Study Club gathered October 4 with Mrs Addison Carlson as hostess. Members heard Mrs Alfred Anderson discuss the Romance of Glass, viewing glass markings and antique items. The Ladies Library club invited members to a Golden Anniversary Tea on Wednesday and plans for the Bankers supper were set. The next meeting is October 18 at 2 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Study Club
Addison Carlson
Ladies Library Club of
Republic
Alfréd Anderson
Death of Anton L. Haggman
Anton Leadue Haggman died October 4 1955 in Los Angeles California born September 9 1881 on a farm near Rackley Kansas. He left brothers C V Hageman M D Scandia Emil T Haggman Los Angeles California Leonard A Haggman Courtland Mabel Haggman Topeka Blanche Haggman Scandia and Bert Haggman Courtland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton ‘Leadue Haggman
Swan A
Emma Haggman
Los Angeles
Calif
Rackley
Kansas
California
C. V. Hageman
M. D
Scandia
Emil T. Haggman
Leonard A. Haggman
Courtland
Mabel Haggman
Topeka
Blanche Haggman
Bert Haggman
Island Earth Showing Canceled Midweek at Princess Theatre
The Princess Theatre will discontinue Wednesday night screenings of This Island Earth on October 12. Saturday and Sunday shows will continue for now at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island Earth
The
Princess. Theatre. S
Yankee pitcher Bob Turley dines at Belleville cafe
Jim Baker reports that New York Yankee fireballer Bob Turley visited Belleville last Thursday with his wife and son and allied with Mrs Turley's parents for dinner at the Bus Depot Cafe, a thrill for the local crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Turley
New York Yankee
Belleville
Scandia Swedes Fall 40 to 0 on New Football Field
Scandia and Randall met on the new field with Randall winning 40 to 0. Speedy Bigham and Layton repeatedly broke through to the Swedes’ goal line, but fumbles and penalties doomed Scandia. End-of-quarter scores read 20 0, 34-0, 40-0, and 40-0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Randall
Bigham
Layton
Scandia OES Chapter Meets for October 4 Session
Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES held a regular meeting October 4 with Mrs. Ralph Moe and Carl Hammer presiding. New officers served. gifts presented to charter members. soloist Reynold Nystrom performed. Upcoming events include October 18 meeting with initiatory degrees and guests from Scottsville Chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
OES
Ralph Moe
Carl Hammer
C. S. Sederlin
Ada
Joyce ‘Johnson
Tie
Chris Nelson
Munden
Ophel
Belleville
Scottsville
Lester Richards
Rev. Donald Johnson Gust Speaks at Amana Lutheran Evang Services
The Rev. Donald Johnson will speak at Evangelism Services at Amana Lutheran Church in Bristow Nebraska next week. Services run Monday through Thursday evenings October 17 to 20 at 8 00 pm each night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Johnson Bristow
Nebr
Gust
Amana Lutheran Church
Miss Lois Erickson Celebrates 20th Birthday at Norway School
Primary grade teacher Miss Lois Erickson at Norway held a Wednesday afternoon birthday gathering on October 5 at the school house. A decorated cake and silverware gift were presented to her as students and many named adults shared lunch including cake jello punch and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Erickson
Norway
Sor
Lois
Vernon Erickson
Kenneth Christensen
Russell Fraser
Ivan Carlgren
Eddie
Joan Graham
Jill
Marcus Benson
Roy Moore
Harlan Bray
Milton
Stensons and Mikkel
Eugene Herrman
Myron Reed
Athol Scott
George Sutton
Raymond Burt
Dennis
Susan
Harry Buer
Harold Smith
David
Iver Hammer
Charles Graham
Dean Brewer
Diane and
Dana
Cecil Dickerhoff
Mark Brewer
Salina guests visit Nylund family Saturday
Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and Dennis of Salina and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs John Nylund and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McIntyre
Dennis
Salina
Glenn Scrivner
David
John Nylund
Amana Group Hosts Lutheran Ladies Meeting
Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mrs Delbert Aspegren and Mrs George Cardwell hosted the Amana Group in the Lutheran church parlors. President Mrs Frank Iervold opened the meeting with scripture and prayer by Mrs N H Pearson. The program led by Mrs Wilbert Hall and Mrs Helen Carlon featured a reading on the life of Hannah. A lunch was served. Next gathering set for November 4 with hostesses Mrs N H Pearson Mrs Ralph Larson and Mrs Ben Denoyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cardwell
Delbert Aspegren
George Cardwell
Amana
Iutheran Church
Frank Lervold
N. H. Pearson
Wilbert Hall
Hllen Carlon
Hannah
Ralph Larson
Ben Denoyer
Saline Couple Visits Republic Family Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs Don McIntyre and Dennis of Saline called on Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don McIntyre
Dennis
Saline
Clarence Berggren
Republic
Shardahl Boosters 4H Club Meets at Ambrose School
The Shardahl Boosters 4H club held a Monday evening meeting at the Ambrose school house. Officers were installed during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shardahl Boosters 4H Club
Ambrose School House
Duncan and Sjolander Guests at Local Supper
Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan of Lindsborg and Marion Sjolander of Lincoln Nebr were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Sarl Erickson and Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Duncan
Lindsborg
Marion Sjolander
Lincoln, Nebr
Sarl Erickson
Bill
Local couples host Sunday dinner in Courtland
Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren and Mr and Mrs Hugo Erickson of Courtland were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Thomas
Clarence Herrman
LeRoy
Clarence Aspegren
Hugo Erickson
Courtland
Carl Erickson
Bill
Cloud Republic Counties Bankers Meeting in Scandia
Scandia State Bank hosted the Cloud Republic Counties Bankers Association meeting on Wednesday October 5 1955 at the high school auditorium Dinner was served by the Sorosis Study club for about 70 members from 10 banks W J Graham of Clyde presided G K Ganstrom of Concordia organized the program Darrell Nelson performed piano pieces and guitar duets by Mr and Mrs Everett Lee Johnson Mrs Dixon of Concordia presented Germany photos to close the evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia State Bank
Cloud
Republic Counties Bankers Association
Sorosis Study Club
W. J. Graham
Clyde
G. K. Ganstrom
Concordia
Sgandia
Chopin
Darrell Nelson
Everett Lee Johnson
Germany
Dixon
Lutheran Bible Class Committee Meeting Held at Mrs Boyles Home
A Lutheran Bible class committee met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Walter Boyles. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Lervold, Mrs. Lee Loring, Mrs. George Cardwell, Mrs. C. W. Strom, Mrs. Reuben Johnson, Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen, Mrs. Benny Lervold, Mrs. Arlis White, Mrs. Alice Greenslade, Mrs. Raph Larson, Mrs. Alice Hammer, and Mrs. Carl Hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Boyles
Robert Lervold
Lee Loring
George Cardwell
C. W. Strom
Reuben Johnson
Ralph Rasmussen
Benny Lervold
Arlis White
Alice Greenslade
Raph Larson
Alice Hammer
Carl Hammer
Reece Baby Girl Born in Topeka Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Reece announce the birth of a baby girl born Sunday evening at Stormont Vale hospital in Topeka. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reece of Scandia, maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Dyatt of Colorado.
Fourth Grade A Plus Spelling Recipients and School News
The article lists fourth grade students achieving A plus in spelling and names several recipients in the third grade. It notes two visitors on Friday afternoon Mrs. OQ Erickson and her baby, and Mrs Harold Larson visiting Tuesday. A picture show on railroads and a fire drill on October 10 are mentioned, along with Deanell’s new baby sister born October 9 and hopes for the Reece family to return to Gomm dia soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Erickson
Cindy
Reed-Tracy
Betty Johnson
Larry Fogelberg
Arlis White
Russell Dewitt
Allen Larson
Everette Fike
Barbara Tedrow
Jo Ann Larson
Ronald Larson
Arnold Loring
Yvette Sanderson
Randy Uhrich
Blaine Larson
Sonia Larson
Lola Sandell
Judy DeWitt
Lester Gustin
Concordia
Lester
Harold Larson
O. W. Erickson
Eugene Lervold
Hans Olsen
Larry Newcomb
Shirley Thompson
Caryle Nystrom
Beverly McBride
Donald Everhart
Lois Quantic
Raymond Lewellyn
Jimmy Erickson
Rodger Larson
Helen Nystrom
Judy Freed
Delores Thompson
Larry Larson
Ramona Smith
Jane Hay
Harvey Fogelberg
Phyllis Newcomb
Lorraine Larson
Sonja Olsen
John Stansberry
North America
South America
Jimmy
Linda
Deanell
Ariene
Mari- Katheryne
W. Erickson
Sonja Berry
Steven
Lynette
Beth
David
Clair
Nita
Gene
Perry
Reece
Gomm
Dia
Hack
Erickson and Clark families host Friday supper
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Erickson and Bill and Mrs. Wm Clark were Friday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs Leonard Erickson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Erickson
Bill
Wm. Clark
Leonard Erickson
LaVerne Lervold Family Weekend Visit in Manhattan
Mr and Mrs LaVerne Lervold of Manhattan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Carl Reece. The social gathering highlighted friendly exchanges and shared meals among both households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. LaVerne Lervold
Manhattan
Mrs
Carl Reece
Friday Evening Guests of the Swanson Family
Friday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Swanson included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swenson and Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swanson and Darrell of Concordia, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson and Viola, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Daniel son and Mrs. Marvin Novek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford
Swanson
Harold Swenson
Allen
Richard Swanson
Darrell
Concordia
Alfred Swanson
Viola
Kenneth Danielson
Marvin Novek
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson at Bud Haligren Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson were Friday evening guests at the Bud Haligren home, joining in an informal social gathering. The event highlighted community ties among local residents and their hosting arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth ‘Danielson
Bud Haligren Home
Lexington couple travels from Kentucky to California
Mr and Mrs Walter Henry of Lexington Kentucky visited Mrs Minnie Anderson and Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and family Judith and Anita. They spent the summer in New York Detroit and Lexington. They left Monday afternoon and spent Monday night with Mr and Mrs Philroy Henry at McCook Nebraska. They are to be in California on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Henry
Lexington
Minnié Anderson
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anita
Henry
New York
Deitroit, Mick
Philroy Henry
McCook
Nebr
California
Clifton visitor stops by Elmer Daniel son home
Co. E. Lundgren of Clifton visited Sunday afternoon at the Elmer Daniel son home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. E. Lundgren of
Clifton
Elmer Danielson
Family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson visit Mrs Tekla Brown
Family and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson were Friday evening guests of Mrs Tekla Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Tekla Brown
Brown and Sothers Visit Janice and Ronnie on Sunday
Larry and Shirley Brown along with Dick and Marion Sothers were Sunday afternoon guests of Janice and Ronnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Shirley Brown
Marion Sothers
Janice
Ronnie Arith
Sunday Dinner Guests Listed for Larson Family
Sunday dinner guests included Frances Larson of St. Louis Missouri Mr and Mrs Wayne Hrmodka and Sandra of Lincoln Nebraska Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and Jerry of Smith Center Mrs Carl T Larson and Mrs Orville Linden and Dennis Afternoon guests were Mrs Lyle Gibb and children of Grand Rapids Michigan Mr and Mrs Clarence Swanson and Fred Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson and Mr and Mrs Charles Qwangon Dennis and Duane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Larson
Alien
Frances Larson
St. Louis
Wayne Hrmodka
Sandra
Lincoln
Nebr
Harold Larson
Jerry
Smith Center
Carl T. Larson
Orville Linden
Dennis
Lyle Gibb
Grand Spits, Mich
Clarence Swanson
Fred
Carl Swanson
Charles Qwangon
Duane
Open House Honors 45th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Taylor Shellhammer of Denver Colorado and Mr and Mrs Arnold J Perry honored Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens at the Ahrens home Sunday on their 45th wedding anniversary. About 150 friends attended and bouquets and gifts marked the occasion. John Van Gundy sang and the Lutheran Choral Union followed with The Lord is My Shepherd. Dr and Mrs Ahrens were married October 11 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Shellhammer
Denver
Colo
Arnold’ J. Perry
E. Porter
Ahrens
Iypen
N. J. Ward
Belleville
Harry’ Quantic
C. OQ
Reece
Chris E. Nelson
Lloyd Norris
Jeannette
Ruth
Diane
Marcia Perry
Warrren Nelson
Blanche Haggman
John van Gundy
Bleas
Lutheran Choral Union
Lord
Shepherd
Dr. Ahrens
Social Hour Club Met and Plans October Roast
The Social Hour club met October 7 with 16 members and one guest, Mrs. Fred Cline joining. A weiner roast is set for October 16 at Republic Park at 6 p.m. Members read poems and a piece on Waconda Springs, with meetings to adjourn to October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cline
Jolene
Fred Cline
Cline
Roscall
Republic Park
Hilton Waite
Waconda Springs
Waconda
Morten Jensen
Hallowe’en
Bull Waite
YWCA Met To Plan Mother Daughter Banquet
The YWCA held an October 10 meeting in the club room led by President Mrs. Clark Freed. A Mother-Daughter banquet was approved for October 27 with committees named for menu tickets sales program decorations and kitchen duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
Clark Freed
S. Robison
E. P. Ahrens
Cecil Alien
Menu
Richard Fogelberg
R. A. Williams
Lloyd Norris
Hugh Modlin
Olga Hugos
Glenn Currie
Neal McBride
Jack Reece
Ralph Rasmussen
C. W. Erickson
Axel Jensen
Duaine Greenslade
Loren Florell
Dorothy Reed
Kitchen
George Fike, Jr
Andy Thompson
Arnold Norris
Wayne Smith
Emery Berry
Alfred Swanson
Edna Robison
Algor Anderson
Wallace Aspe Gren
Local Social Gathering Ties Families in Concordia
Mrs Homer Cardwell and Miss Pearl Strom of Concordia host an afternoon visit with Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mr and Mrs Joe Cline Jo lene and Charles Strom. Ernest Strom attended as an afternoon guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cardwell
Pearl Strom
Concordia
Agnes Cardwell
Joe Cline
Jolene
Charles
Ernest Strom
Freed Birthday Potluck Brings Family Together
A Sunday potluck and family gathering honored Mr. Glenwood Freed’s birthday at his home. Attendees included Alfred and Ann Freed, George Freed and family, Milton Freed, Stanley Moe, Oren Reed, Patty and Gary, Max Reed and Timmy and Thresa, Leonard Freed and family, Glenn Kirk, C. S. Sederlin, Bessie Tedrow, Charles Freed, and evening guests Clark Freed and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Freed
C. S. Sederlin
Bessie Tedrow
Charles Freed
Clark Freed
Birthday remembrance of Mrs Zenia Stofer honored at coffee
Mrs Walter Boyles hosted a morning coffee on Saturday October 4 honoring Mrs Zenia Stofer for her birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs Q M Eastvedt Mrs Clara Blakeley Mrs Henry Rosene Mrs Joseph Johnson and others. George Faulkner and Mrs Stofer attended with Mrs Boyles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenia Stofer
Walter Boyles
Stofer
Q. M. Eastvedt
Clara Blakeley
Henry Rosene
Joseph Johnson
Bessie Tedrow
Ruby, Berry
Max Muth
Reubaly Johnson
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Wrathion
Val Vieeb
Sorous
S. Study Club
MHI
Anton L. Haggman
Scandia School News
Cawker City
Burr Oak
Jewell City
Bankers Mbi
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