Street of Memory at Princess Theatre This Weekend
A 20th Century Fox film follows an amnesiac street boy and a brave girl as they struggle to survive on Skid Row. Lynne Roberts and John McGuire lead with a tale of love, memory loss, and a dramatic recovery set against vagrancy and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Lynne Roberts
Guy Kibbee
John McGuire
20Th Century Fox
Ed Gangan
Hobart Cavanaugh
Jerome Cowan
McGuire
Poice
Guy Killobee
Lynne
Rainstorm Floods Main Street and Ditch Swells
Last Wednesday night’s 2.59 inch rainfall swelled the town’s ditch behind the City Clerks office to thigh depth and turned the main street into a river. Pedestrians stayed to one curb for hours waiting to cross at intersections. The writer notes Sam Summer’s field resembled a boat-accessible area the next morning and urges action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Hill
Duck Season Opens in Kansas This Week
Kansas hunters begin a promising duck season with migratory waterfowl legal from sunrise October 16 to 4 pm December 14, inclusive, covering both start and end dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Will Rogers and the Scots Story Joke
Will Rogers recounts a Scots dying man tale told to Broadway actors. Auld age and marriage in heaven are central, with humor about two husbands and heaven’s rules. The piece preserves Rogers’ signature informal tone and storytelling style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nancy
Andy
John Clemmens
The
Kirk
Heaven
Americas
Lebanon Hosts Scan dia Friday In Local Basketball Clash
Lebanon faces Scan dia Friday in a home game. Coach Morgan notes four years of prior experience with the rival. The Lebanon team is scrappy and fights hard, with a large crowd expected to travel with the Swedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Scandia
Morgan
Lebanon Bbeys
Bride Wore Crutches at Princess Theatre Nights
Reporters raid a film spoof with Ted North in The Bride Wore Crutches a fast moving comedy. Ted North Sr and Sport North are noted in a Kansas connected cast with Lynne Roberts Edgar Kennedy Robert Armstrong Lionel Standler and Richard Lane. Also shown are A Dog's Dream Isle of Mystery and Playing With Neptune with Scotland Yard to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted, Jr
Ted North
North
Kansas
Lynne Roberts
Edgar Kennedy
Robert Armstrong
Lionel Standler
Richard Lane
Isle of Mystery
Neptune
Scotland Yard
Contract Let Oct 31 for Highway 36 Bridge Work
Courtesy of Lester Houghton precinct committeeman of Norway Township informs that a contract will be let on October 31 for trading and bridge work on Highway 36 from the Fort of Entry in Belleville east to Cuba. The project aims to close gaps on 36 from the Missouri River to the state line, creating a direct statewide crossroad and improving travel through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Houghton
Norway Township
Fort of Entry
Belleville
Cuba
Missouri River
State Line
Local births and residents noted in Concordia paper
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Stensaas of Rantoul Ill welcome son Michael Leonard born October 11 at St Joseph hospital Concordia. Dorothy Aspegren of Scandia is mother to Mrs. Stensaas. Larrie Leroy, seven weeks old, home in Scandia after St Joseph hospital operation. Tony Gritten leaves for Washington to join Navy. Mrs A Rigan Courtland and Mrs Robert Moorector attend state Rebekah Lodge assembly in Great Bend. Stephen Humphrey of Knoxsville Tenn and family welcomed son Stephen Jr born September 22. Humphrey formerly lived in Scandia. Mrs Eva Sothers visited Scandia over weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Stensaas
Rantoul, Ill
Stt. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Michael Leonard
Stensaas
Dorothy Aspegren
Scandia
Larrie Leroy
Don Thomas
St. Joseph Hospital
Hoder
Greas
the Gritten
Squa
Tony Gritten
Washington, D
Navy Lament
Miss Gritten
Scandia High School
Salt City Business ‘College
Hutchinson
A. Rigan
Courtland
Robert Mwoector
Rebekah
Grand Lodge
Great Bend
Stephen Humphrey
Knoxsville, Tenn
Stephen, Jr
Humphrey
Belleville visitors call on Concordia family
Mr Clyde Nevis of Belleville and Mr Mrs George Laurson with family visited Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling and family of Concordia on Sunday afternoon. Ada Agpe gren and Norma and Loren Carlgren joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
Clyde Nevis
Belleville
George Laurson
Ada Agpegren
Norma
Loren Carlgren
Harold Bowling
Concordia
Nesmiths Return From Four-Week Western Trip
Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith returned Thursday from a four weeks trip to Pueblo Arn Longmont Colo and Rocks Springs Wyo They visited Nesmiths daughters Mrs Ralph Parker and Mrs Marion Cornelius and his brother H A Nesmith. Rev A W Almquist Rev M C Linerson and Rev Hilmer Larson of Herndon attended Pastor Retreat in Lindsborg Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Nesmith
Pueblo
Arn
Longmont
Colo
Rocks Springs
Wyo
A. W. Almquist
M. C. Linerson
Hilmer Larson
Herndon
Lindsborg
Notable Californians and Chicago residents visit Lincoln
John Stanley of Los Angeles and Mrs. Hatty Swanson of Chicago along with Mrs. Dena Anderson departed Saturday to visit friends and relatives in Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stanley
Los Angeles
Cal
Hatty Swanson
Chicago
Dena Anderson
Lincoln
Nebr
Sunday Visitors From Mun Den And Nearby Families
Floyd Nondorf and Flossie with the Mare Vigeiis family from Mun den visited Mr. and Mrs. Charley Nondorf along with Mr. and Mrs. John Jenzen on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Nondorf
Flossie
Mare Vigeiis
Munden
John Jenzen
Charley Nondorf
Sunday dinner guests around area families
Mr. and Mrs. M Q Brown with Mrs. Hubert Greive and Charlotte visited Mr. and Mrs. Vic Carlson for Sunday dinner. A. C. Florell joined weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Florell and family and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Palecek of Fairbury Neb. Mrs. Walter Berry and Max were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C M Larson and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgand end family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. QO. Brown
Hubert Greive
Charlotte
Albert Moe
Vic Carlson
A. C. Florell
Marvin Florell
Francis Palecek
Fairbury
Nebr
Walter Berry
Max
Oscar Norgand End
Gus Fogelberg
Don
Richard Fogeberg
Carol
Bill Chappel of Manhattan Receives Warm Journal Editor Call
W H Bill Chappel of Manhattan phoned the Journal Editor last week, a pleasant visit that underscores his long career and success in the big city. The note hints at his strong Democratic leanings and longstanding ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H
Bill) Chappel
Manhattan
Bill
Big City
Dinner honors Marie Weir's 11th birthday at Freed home
Friday evening guests included Irma Dietrich Delores Brown Alma Nichols Emma Swanson and Myrtle Grubb at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Freed for Marie Weir's eleventh birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Freed
Marie Weir
Irma Dietrich
Delores Brown
Alma Nichols
Emma Swanson
Myrtle Grubb
Moyers Reece Trip Brings Verlee Reece Homeward
Mr and Mrs B J Moyers of Morning Sun Iowa and Mr and Mrs C O Reece of Marion drove to Marion and then to Lawrence where Verlee Reece joined them for the weekend return trip home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Moyers
Morning Sun
Iowa
C. O. Reece
Marion
Lawrence
Verlee Reece
Jamestown Visitors Bring Habits of Courtland and Jamestown
Mr and Mrs Gene Sipitler of Courtland Mr and Mrs Jack Reece Miss Norma Aspegnen and Loren Carlgren visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin of Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Sipitler
Courtland
Jack Reece
Norma Aspegnen
Loren Carlgren
Maurice Medlin
Jamestown
Reece Family Ties Noted in Local Social Circle
Mrs. Jack Reece and Linda Kay join Mr and Mrs C O Reece and Carla along with Miss Veylee Reece of Lawrence. Mr and Mrs Bert Moyers from Morning Sun Iowa attend with Misses Betty Larson and Virginia Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Reece
Linda Kay
C. O. Reece
Carla
Veylee Reece
Lawrence
Bert Moyers
Morning Sun
Iowa
Betty Larson
Virginia Paul
Social Roundup of Local Guests and Travel
Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Carroll Anderson and daughters Minnie and family. Numerous groups visited family in Concordia and nearby towns. A group headed to Corona Del Mar California after a week here, while others visited St Joseph hospital in Concordia Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Anderson
Minnie Anderson
Chester Anderson
Walter Henry
Harry Whittman
Elaine
Corona del Mar
Calif
Ava Ascegren
Norma
Erik. Sitensang
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
P T A to Discuss Budgeting Ota Income in Defense Era
The P T A meeting is set for October 21 at 8 o'clock in the high school auditorium. Topics include budgeting Ota income in view of national defense. Girls of the Girl Reserve will care for accompanying children while parents attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ota
National ‘Defense
P.T. A
Girl Reserve Organization
School Masters Map Future Events and Tourney Plans
Republic county school masters met in Belleville on October 13 to set basketball schedules and form a county tournament committee led by Lee R. Hull. Earl Carroll and Vaughn McColey named tournament officials. the tournament runs February 18 to 21. A county music committee was created to plan another festival like Scandia’s. The next meeting is November 10 in Scandia with a chili feed and games. Christmas vacation is approved from December 24 to January 2 with classes resuming January 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Belleville
Elliott Hotel
Lee R. Hull
Munden
W. E. Hodges
Scandia
Wilber Young
Narka
Maurice Lysell
Courtland
Earl Carroll
Vaughn McColey
Smith Center
Women Faculties Meet at Belleville Banquet
The women high school faculties of Republic County met at the Methodist church in Belleville on October 13 at 6 30 p m for a bountiful banquet served by local Methodist ladies. Mrs Chris Nelson of Scandia entertained afterward with a book review Mrs Miniver by Janet Struthers. Table decorations featured a centerpiece of new books and miniature booklets as favors. autumn flowers and bouquets completed the decor. Sixteen guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic County
Belleville
Jessie Nichol
Irma Dietrich
Mildred Dodge
Alma Nichols
Chris Nelson
Scandia
Miniver
Janet Struthers
Unique wedding by plane lands in judge’s office
In Utica Nebraska on Sunday October 12 Joseph W Somer Jr and Gwendolyn Marr wed in Judge Henry Van Natta’s chamber. Somer, a five year licensed pilot, will teach in Wichita where the couple will reside. Officials note this is the first flying marriage among 4366 licenses issued by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. van Natta
Joseph W. Somer, Jr
Gwendolyn R. Marr
Utica
Nebr
Joseph W. Somer
Luray
Henry Marr
Utea
Somer
Wichita
van Natta
Public Health Advisory Committee Meets in County
The Public Health Advisory Committee met October 8 1941 in the County Superintendent’s office. Miss Fannie Dilsaver reported lunch room activities and the committee reviewed hot lunch projects dental inspection and tuberculin testing. Imojean Hager RN detailed visits to 16 schools and 114 pupils inspected since September 22 1941. Next meeting set for November 12 1941. Mrs Raymond Ferguson and Rae Esther visited Lovewell area residents after two weeks with the McDowell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Dilsaver
Imojean ‘Hager
R. N
Scandia Swedes Tie Clyde 13 to 6 for First League Win
Scandia Swedes defeated Clyde 13 to 6 in their first league game of the season. Glenn Larson scored the opening touchdown on a wide sweep and again on a second score. Clyde replied with a 60 yard rush for their lone TD as penalties hindered the Swedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Glenn Larson
Larson
Hallowell
G. Larson
Bob Smith
I1an
Grade School Notes Celebrate Birthdays and Activities
Two birthdays honored in first and second grades for Shirley Richards and Charles Dieckmann. A party for Lois Erickson followed at her home. Students built a minature town in the sand table. Multiple grades received a half day holiday for attendance. A Columbus day program was presented by fourth graders. Fifth and sixth grades formed a committee to arrange flowers posters and library items. Republic and Scandia played an exciting softball game Friday with Republic winning 18 to 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Richards
Charles Dieckmann
Lois Erickson
Lois
Republic
Scandia
Republic Prades
Completed recruit course for Private Lloyd Johnson in Marines
Lloyd Wilburt Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Horton Johnson of Standia completed recruit training at the Marine Corps Base San Diego California. He earned badges for bayonet pistol and rifle handling and was born May 26 1917 in Scandia where he attended high school and played in the band. He said he joined the Marines to serve his country and gain education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Wilburt Johnson
Horton Johnson
Standia
Marine Corps Base
San Diego
Calif
Private Johnson
Scandia
Scandia High School
Marine Corps
Johnson
Marines
Where Tall Corn Grows Display by Art Cardwell
Art Cardwell presents a corn display featuring samples from about ten fields. Varieties include white yellow calico and hybrids. Yields are estimated from 30 to 60 bushels with some estimates as high as 75. The exhibition restores Republic county’s reputation for tall corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Cardwell
Republic County
Weekend visitors to Topeka honor Ry dell and Anderson kin
Mrs Oscar Swanson and Joanne spent the weekend in Topeka visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C P Ry dell and Mr and Mrs Algot Ander son and Ronnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Swanson
Joanne
Topeka
C. P. Rydell
Algot Anderson
Ronnie
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Fox Movietdse News
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Aldrich
Will Rogers
khReno Sederlin
Carl Hammer
Hilton
Benny Lervold
C. O. Thompson
Norton
Eva Sothers
Loren Florell
Aska
Fiji Islands
Alice Johnson
Clinton
Joe N
Fred Jackson
Emanuel Tornquist
Allwin
Anton Johnson
Miss Hodgs
Fred Evert
Southwest
Frid
Okla
Fred
Conrad Sederlin
H. J. McLauren
Detroit, Mich
Roy Martin
Jake Storer
Jake Weislogel
Anna Olson
Pearl Baird
Sophia Freebury
C. Webber
Will Nesmith
Charles Nesmith
Mary Delores
Gus Holgren
Verle Holgren
Elmer Danielson
Earl Hammil
Eddie
Morning Star
Edna and
Lelia Guy
Earl Cahill
Andy Perry
Earl Sallmann
O. C. Ocobock
Wim. BK “Hodges
Barbara
Emory Groves
T. A
Public Health Com.met
Raymond Ferguson
Rae Esther
Lovewell
Carl McDowell
Massachusetts
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