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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1947

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Sinbad the Sailor at The Princess Theatre

REO Radio presents Sinbad the Sailor a lavish Technicolor adventure at the Princess Theatre featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr Maureen O Hara and Walter Slezak with showings on October 18 19 and 25 26 including romance action and a clash with the Emir of Daibul Also listed were Miracle on 34th Street San Quentin Moss Rose and March of Time on upcoming dates with cast details and plot notes.

REO Radio Sinbad the Sailor Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Maureen O’hara Walter Slezak Princess Theatre Sinbad Scheherazade Alexander the Great Daibul Shireen Adventuress Fairbanks George Tobias Anthony Quinn Emir Kent Taylor Louise Currie Dennis Hoey Larry Blake Romanie Waterloo Inmates Welfare League RKO Radio San Quentin Lawrence Tierney Marian Carr Barton MacLane Carol Forman Joe Vevlin Harry Shannon

Vacation in Reno and Six Gun Gold At Princess Theatre

Two film bill shows October 21 and 22 at the Princess Theatre. Jack Haley stars in Vacation in Reno with a desert chase and comic mix ups as a treasure hunt leads to bank robbery loot. Tim Holt stars in Six Gun Gold as Don Cardigan seeking his missing brother in Placer City amid gunfighters and a masked Marshall. Blaze of Noon follows on October 28-29.

Princess Theatre Reno Jack Haley RKO Radio Haley Jack Carroll Eleanor Jack Bunny Tim Holt Holt Don Cardigan Placer City Brad United States Don Marshall Brad Cardigan

Double Feature at Princess Shows Second Chance and San Quentin

Thursday program at the Princess includes a double bill of Second Chance and San Quentin. The slate promises a useful and thrill packed story of high risk and suspense, led by a strong pair of performances.

the Princess San Quentin

Letter From Germany Describes War Rationed Life

Miss Yvonne Nelson received a letter from a former Concordia camp ward boy describing life in Germany. He and his mother face starvation with severe rationing of meat and fats at 5 ounces per month and sugar at 17 ounces per month, highlighting shortages in the wartime period.

Yvonne Nelson Germany Concordia Nelson

Sorosis Study Club Discusses Statehood and Girl Scouts

The Sorosis Study Club met October 7 at Mrs. H. J. Johnson's home with Mrs. C. H. West as hostess. Members studied Hawaii and Alaska, and discussed admission qualifications for statehood. Mrs. Conzelman reported on the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs district convention held October 2–3 at Goodland. The club voted to sponsor the Girl Scout organization under Mrs. R. E. Cooper and Mrs. Walter Boyles, with meetings at the City Library Women’s Club rooms.

Sorosis H. J. Johnson C. H. West Hawaii Alaska Walter Boyles Statehood E. E. Conzelman Kansas Federation of Women’s Clubs Goodland Girl Scout Organization R. E. Cooper Women’s Club

Trail Club Meeting Sparks Sunday Trail Ride

The Republican Valley Trail Club gathered at the Chizek home on Sunday with Leon Chizek and Danvil Kalivoda. After lunch they rode a long unused old settlers wagon freight trail, enjoying a grand chuck and coffee from a tin can.

Republican Valley Trail Club Leon Chizek Danvil Kalivoda Chizek Lee Swanson Lonnie Don Dunn Chill Chappell Don Chappell Glenn Scrivner Clarence Smith Alvin Kalivo

Mead Estate Household Goods Sale Arranged for Saturday

J. H. Sandell as administrator of the May Mead estate will host a sale of household goods at the former residence on Saturday October 18 starting at 2 pm. The sale features many antique furniture pieces with Col Babe Evert as auctioneer.

J. H. Sandell May Mead Col. Babe Evert

Riverview 4-H Club Elects Officers At Meeting

The Riverview 4-H Club met at the Fogelberg home Monday evening with seven members and 15 guests. Officers elected were Bobby Larson president Harold Larson vice president Everett Robison secretary Earl Melby reporter and Martha Melby and Harvey Melby council members.

Riverview 4-H Club Gust Fogelberg Bobby Larson Harold Larson Everett Robison Earl Melby Martha Melby Harvey Melby

Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mrs Harry Appel Visit Monday

Mrs Frank Isaacson attended an event on Monday with Mrs Harry Appel, sharing a social visit and conversation during the afternoon.

Scandia School Notes football schedule and community updates

Football results list Scandia games with scores from Sept to Nov including a 51 18 win for the Flying Swedes over Jewell City. Local events include Republic County Schoolmasters Club dinner and high school assemblies and Hi Y and Y Teens activities. Notes mention student handcrafts for a bazaar and a birthday dinner at the Lervold home with multiple local families present.

Hardy Scandia Haddam Burr Oak Jewell Jamestown Simpson Courtland Republic Ahs Jewell City Jeep Cady Farrell Stensons Brown

25 Other Reasons Tonight and The Mighty McGurk

Tonight Thursday October 16 marks the fifth in the current series at the theatre. The bill features 25 other reasons, the comedy The Mighty McGurk with Wallace Beery, plus two cartoons.

Mighty McGurk Wallace Beery

Scandia Chapter 481 Holds Mens Night at Masonic Hall

Scandia Chapter 481 O. E. S. met at the Masonic Hall with Worthy Matron Mrs. E. H. Lewis and Worthy Patron Frank Gransteadt presiding. Visiting officers from Aphel Chapter Bellevide attended. Norma Lorveld sang Always and a poem To the Men was read. The coaching committee outlined new member instructions and the 7th Degree play entertained the men. Seventy five members attended after a pie supper. The chapter crowns meet October 21 at 7 30 p.m.

Scandia Masonic Hall E. H. Lewis Frank Gransteadt Carl Johnson Aphel Bellevide Norma Lervold

Mystery Pinochle Club Meets With Four Guests

The Mystery Pinochle club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs Minnie Farrell and three guests Mrs Conard Florell Mrs Rex Farrell and Mrs Lilly McGregor. Mrs Stanley Moe won high score with Eva Sotherslow and Lily McGregor taking the guest high score and Mrs Conard Florell the law. A lunch was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Myrtle Jensen on October 30.

Minnie Farrell Conard Florell Rex Farrell Lilly McGregor Stanley Moe Eva Sotherslow Lily McGregor Myrtle Jensen

Larson Hosts Norway Baseball Club Gathering

Mr and Mrs Martin Larson entertained the Norway Baseball club at their home on Wednesday evening. The guest list included Mr and Mrs Max Wager Mr and Mrs Bill Brewer Mr and Mrs Virgil Larson Mr and Mrs Cecil Dickerhoof Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer Mr and Mrs Glenn A Larson Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer Mr and Mrs Carrol Thompson Mr and Mrs Russell Fraser Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen Carl Studer Dick Studer Glenn Loring Vincent Bolig and Ralph Larson.

Martin Larson Norway Baseball Club Max Wager Bill Brewer Virgil Larson Cecil Dickerhoof Harvey Hammer Glenn A. Larson Harold Hammer Carrol Thompson Russell Fraser Alfred Hammer Lloyd Barleen Carl and Dick Studer Glenn Loring Vincent Bolig Ralph Larson

Dinner honors Mr and Mrs H W Dungan and kin

Dr and Mrs C V Haggman entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mr and Mrs H W Dungan. Attending were Mr and Mrs Bert Haggman Mrs Richardson Mr and Mrs E C Wires Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson Miss Blanche Haggman and W H Berger and Charles and Robert of Kingsport Tennessee.

C. V. Haggman H. W. Dungan Charles Robert Kingsport Tenn Bert Haggman Richardson E. C. Wires Chester Anderson Blanche Haggman W. H. Berger

Luncheon Honored Guest Mrs Evelyn Jordan in Staton Visit

Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson hosted an afternoon luncheon with invited guests including Mrs. Homer Cardwell Mrs. Clarence Strom Mrs. Hilton Waite Mrs. Glenn Housholder Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen and Miss Pearl Strom in honor of Mrs. Evelyn Jordan of Staton Oregon.

Carl Cuthbertson Evelyn Jordan Staton Ore Homer Cardwell Clarence Strom Hilton Waite Glenn, Housholder Leslie Rasmussen Ralph Rasmussen Pearl Strom

Pink shower honors Mrs. Irving Isaacson at local home

Mrs. Irving Isaacson was the honored guest at a pink shower hosted Friday afternoon by Mrs. Roy Tedrow and Mrs. Don Thomas at the latter's home. Attendees included Mrs. Archie Isaacson, Mrs. Edwin Isaacson, Mrs. Anna Swanson, Mrs. Ted Larson, Mrs. Woodrow Anderson, Mrs. Lee Swanson, Mrs. Roy Thomas, Mrs. Wyatt Corbin, Mrs. Gus Nystrom, Mrs. Robert Doctor, Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Mrs. George Cardwell and Miss Ellen Swanson.

Irving Isaacson Don Thomas Roy Tedrow Archie Isaacson Edwin Isaacson Anna Swanson Ted Larson Woodrow Anderson Lee Swanson Roy Thomas Wyatt Corbin Gus Nystrom Robert Doctor Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Ellen Swanson

One Cent Sale at Haggman and Wires Drug Store

The annual Rewall one cent sale is underway at Haggman and Wires Drug Store since yesterday. The sale offers many items once scarce, with a winter supply emphasis and a chance to review large bills before purchasing necessary goods.

Haggman and Wires

National Dog Week Honors All Canines

National Dog Week runs Sept 21 to 27 and will create a trust fund awarding 2000 dollars annually to individuals who greatly aid dog welfare through research. Paul Whiteman chairs the event as general chairman and the plan includes a canine bill of rights urging good homes stray dog elimination informed owners animal protection and fair laws for dogs and owners.

Paul Whiteman Music National Dog Week National Dog Week, Inc

Sunday visitors at Charley Nondorf home

Sunday visitors were Mrs. Maggid Geary and Mrs. May Harmsen with their Geneva Nebraska families. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Danielson. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jeardoe and Eugene of Belleville. Floyd Nondorf and daughter. Mrs. Mabel Diggins and father Ed Thomas of Munden. Ian Carpenter of Mankato. Mrs. Martin Larson. Mrs. Edan Dickie of Courtland. Mr. and Mrs. Clare Nondorf. Ed Nondorf and Ed Wires.

Charley Nondorf Maggid Geary May Harmsen Geneva Nebr Arthur Danielson Harry Jeardoe Eugene Belleville Floyd Nondorf Mabel Diggins Ed Thomas Munden Ian Carpenter Mankato Martin Larson Edan Dickie Courtland Clare Nondorf Ed Nondorf Ed Wires

Sunday Dinner Honor Guests at Sjolander Home

Sunday dinner guests at the John Sjolander home honored Mr and Mrs Melvin Kellogg and family and Barbara Jones of Smith Center. Attending were Charlie Sjolander and a family Blanche Sjolander Marion Lee and Carl Erickson of Courtland Alvin Sjoaander and Ira Mae Peters Afternoon guests were Harold Larson and family.

John Sjolander Melvin Kellogg Barbara Jones Smith Center Charlie Sjolander Blanche Sjolander Marion Lee Carl Erickson Courtland Alvin Sjoaander Ira Mae Peters Harold Larson

Birthday observance hosted by Lindbergs for Mrs Carlson

Sunday dinner guests included Mrs V E Carlson and birthday celebrants Mrs Ruth Metz and family, Mr and Mrs M O Brown, Mr and Mrs Albert Moe, Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson, Mr and Mrs John Carlson and daughters of Formosa, and Mr Stevenson of Mankato in honor of Mrs Carlson’s birthday.

Lloyd Lindberg V. E. Carlson M. O. Brown Albert Moe Addison Carlson John Carlson Formosa Ruth Metz Ana Stevenson Mankato

Sunday Dinner Guests for Mrs Lindberg List Twelve Names

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Carl Lindberg were Mr. and Mrs. Albin Forsberg, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Rydell, Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Lindberg and Beverly, Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronnie and Bobbie and Jimmy Senders.

Carl Lindberg Albin Forsberg C. P. Rydell Duaine Lindberg Beverly Algor Anderson Ronnie Bobbie Jimmy Senders

Birthday anniversaries for Mrs. Carl Hammer and son Billy

Mrs. Carl Hammer and her son Billy observed their birthday anniversaries on Wednesday afternoon. Attendees included Ronnie Anderson, Larry Hammer, Larry Hobson, Jim Reed, Kenny Cardwell, Jim Dieckmann, Bryce Quantic, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Quantic, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Matheias, Mrs. Ellen Hammer, Mrs. Emily Willis, Mrs. Walter Boyles and daughter, Mrs. Reuben Johnson and Peggy, Mrs. Alice Hammer and Irene, Mrs. Harvey Hammer and daughters, Mrs. Benny Lervold and family, Marilyn Walker, Betty Cady, Anita Anderson and Ida Jeacason.

Carl Hammer Billy Ronnie Anderson Larry Hammer Larry Hobson Jim Reed Kenny Cardwell Jim Dieckmann Bryce Quantic Harry Quantic Earl Smith W. J. Matethias Ellen Hammer Emily Willis Walter Boyles Reuben Johnson Peggy Alice Hammer Irene Harvey Hammer Benny Lervold Marilyn Walker Betty Cady Anita Anderson Ida Jeaacson

Norway Ladies Birthday Club honors Mrs Peterson

Friday afternoon a surprise honoring Mrs Carl Peterson was hosted by the Norway Ladies Birthday Club. Attendees included Mrs Vivian Jensen Mrs Helen Larkins Mrs Margaret Graham Mrs Irene Brewer Mrs Gladys McGregor and Miss Ada Brewer.

Carl Peterson Norway Ladies Birthday Club Vivian Jensen Helen Larkins Margaret Graham Irene Brewer Gladys McGregor Ada Brewer

Mutual Benefit Club Hosts October Meeting

The Mutual Benefit Club met on Wednesday October 1 with Mrs. Marcille Currie as hostess. Twelve members and six guests attended including Mrs. Marie Blough Mrs. Roy Thomas Mrs. Fern Anderson Mrs. Laverne Currie Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. Norman Currie. The next meeting is planned with Mrs. Clark Freed on October 22. A lunch was served by the hostess.

the Mutual Benefit Club Marcille Currie Marie Blough Roy Thomas Fern Anderson Laverne Currie Mitchell Norman Currie Clark Freed

Hobsons and Duncan Visit Salina For Lutherman's Convention

Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hobson and Mrs. Hobson's mother Mrs. Duncan spent Wednesday to Friday in Salina visiting relatives. Mr. Hobson attended Lutherman's Convention in session there.

L. L. Hobson

Chicago Yanchs and Andersons Visit Bergstrom Family

Mr and Mrs E P Yanch of Chicago Ill and Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson and Ronnie were Monday evening visitors of Mrs Oscar Bergstrom.

E. P. Yanch Chicago, Ill Algor Anderson Ronnie Oscar Bergstrom

Sunday Dinner Honors Moving Couple in Topeka

Mrs Minnie Anderson hosted Sunday dinner for guests honoring Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and their daughters who are moving to Topeka. Attendees included George Larson and family Clyde Norris Ada Aspegren Loreh Carlgren Don Larson Walter Henry and Philroy.

Minnie Anderson Carrol Anderson Topeka George Larson Clyde Norris Ada Aspegren Loreh Carlgren Don Larson Walter Henry and Philroy

Birthday party honors Carrol Rasmussen with slumber

Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen hosted a supper and overnight slumber party Thursday for her daughter Carrol's birthday. Guests included La Mae Allen Shirley Anderson Claudia Kay Rasmussen and Ruby Norris.

Leslie Rasmussen Carrol la Mae Allen Shirley Anderson Claudia Kay Rasmussen Ruby Norris

Weekend visit highlights from local families

Mr and Mrs Dele Minerd and Connie and Marcelene Burge spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Boyd Burge and Bobby. Mr and Mrs Melvin Gersh and family of Salina were Sunday afternoon guests.

Dele’.Minerd Connie Marcelene Burge Boyd Burge Bobby Melvin.Gersh Salina

Year Without Summer 1816 Described Across America

A Kansas City Star clipping cited by Belle Etter recounts the 1816 weather anomaly known as the Year Without Summer. Snow and ice persisted through every month, July ice on ponds reached Virginia, crops failed, and seed corn priced at $5 per bushel in spring 1817.

Belle Etter Kansas City Star Virginia

Rev O J Lunberg Dies At 68 In Conneautville

Retired Bethel Methodist worker Rev J O Lunberg, 68, died of a heart attack at Ida M Cribbs Memorial Methodist Home Conneautville Pa where he was named superintendent a month earlier. He leaves wife two daughters in Cleveland and son in Kansas City. He pastored the Scandia Methodist Church nine years 1921 to 1929.

J. O. Lunberg Bethel Methodist Chicago Ill Ida M. Cribbs Conneautville E. 0. Lunberg Kansas City Alien Dahlin Marguerite Wennerstrom Cleveland Ohio Lunberg Scandia

Martin A Larson Dies at 72 in Scandia Area

Martin A. Larson, 72, died at the Lawrence Nondorf home southwest of Scandia on Tuesday morning October 14. He is survived by relatives in the area and will be buried in the local cemetery. Funeral arrangements are pending.

Martin A. Larson Lawrence Nondorf Scandia

Birthday dinner honored Art Cardwell by guests

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Cardwell in honor of Mr. Cardwell's birthday anniversary were Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade and Phyllis, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspereg en, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cardwell and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer and Sam Greenslade.

Art Cardwell Mr. Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Phyllis Delbert Aspegren Homer Cardwell Pauline Charlie Cardwell George Cardwell Steven Ben Denoyer Sam Greenslade

Birthday Supper Honors Theo Anderson’s 83rd Birthday

Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson hosted a birthday supper Tuesday evening in honor of Theo Anderson celebrating his 83rd birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wilbur Zener Wesley Johnson Thom val Anderson Mrs Frank Isaacson Carl Mrs Gertrude Kauer Mrs Harry Appel Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin and Mr and Mrs Marker Lindecrantz and sons.

Warren Johnson Theo. Anderson Wilbur Zener Wesley Johnson Thomval Anderson Frank Isaacson Carl Gertrude Kauer Harry Appel Lena Lloyd Franklin Marker Lindecrantz and Sons

Rasmussen Family Attends Locals in Oregon Event

Mrs Ralph Rasmussen and family joined Mrs Evelyn Jordan and Leon of Staton Oregon along with Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson senior and Bert, Mrs Clauda Cuthbertson, Mr and Mrs Carl Cuthbertson junior and Tonyia and Cherie Buss for a local gathering.

Ralph Rasmussen Evelyn Jordan Leon Staton, Ore Carl Cuthbertson Bert Clauda Cuthbertson Carl Cuthbertson, Jr Tonyia Cherie Buss

Basket Dinner Held at Nelson Home

A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson and Elvera. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson with Kathern and Bert, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson with Sammie, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and Family, Mrs. Lena Erickeen, Miss Florence Nelson, Axel Nelson, Gerhart, and Rev. B. O. Peterson.

Anton Nelson Elvera Otto Nelson Kathern Bert Clarence Nelson Sammie Paul Fredrickson Lena Erickeen Florence Nelson Axel Nelson Gerhart B. O. Peterson

Afternoon luncheon hosted by Mrs. Appel

Mrs. Harry Appel entertained a group of ladies at a luncheon held at her brother's home last Thursday. Attendees included Mrs. John Stolander, Mrs. Louise Hay, Mrs. Gus Fogelberg, Mrs. Richard Fogelberg and Harvey, Mrs. George Christie, Mrs. Marker Lindecra n tz, Mrs. Alfred Swanson, Mrs. Lena Lloyd, Mrs. Frank Granstedt, Mrs. Frank Isaacson, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Mrs. Gertrude Kauer and Mrs. Warren Johnson.

Harry Appel John Stolander Louise Hay Gus Fogelberg Richard Fogelberg Harvey George Christie Marker Lindecrantz and Son Alfred Swanson Lena ‘Lloyd Frank Granstedt Frank Isaacson Minnie ‘Anderson Gertrude Kauer Warren Johnson

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