Where Do We Go From Here At The Princess
Local moviegoers await the Technicolor musical at the Princess Theatre on October 27 28 featuring Fred MacMurray Joan Leslie and June Haver. The 20th Century Fox hit blends comedy song and history from a Bronx USO canteen to Valley Forge and Columbus with a genie misadventure and lively numbers. Also screening National Velvet with Mickey Rooney.
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Princess Theatre
Fred MacMurray
Joan Leslie
June Haver
Screen Entertainment
20Th Century-Fox
Hollywood
Bronx
Valley Forge
Columbus
Fred
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Twice Blessed at Princess for October 23 24
MGM comedy featuring Lee and Lyn Wilde as twin sisters who swap lives to reunite their divorced parents Preston Foster and Gail Patrick star as the parents with Marshall Thompson Jimmy Lindon and Richard Gaines in support Previews note two later dates with A Royal Scandal set for October 30 31
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Andy
MGM
the Princess
Lee
Lyn Wilde
Preston Foster
Gail Patrick
Marshall Thompson
Jimmy Lindon
Richard Gaines
Jean Porter
Gloria Hope
Local Readers Enjoy Concordia Outing
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt and Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis visited Concordia. The women attended a show while the men attended a Knight Templar session.
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Frank Granstedt
H. Lewis
Concordia
Knight Templar
Circumstantial Evidence At The Princess Theatre
The 20th Century Fox drama Circumstantial Evidence opens at the Princess Theatre on Thursday October 25. Michael O’Shea stars as Joe Reynolds with Lloyd Nolan Trudy Marshall Billy Cummings and Ruth Ford in supporting roles. Joe a World War I veteran must face murder charges after a fatal kitchen accident and a concerted effort by his friend Sam Lord and his son Pat to prove his innocence amid a gripping jailbreak.
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Princess Theatre
Michael O’shea
Lloyd Nolan
20Th Century-Fox
Trudy Marshall
Billy Cummings
Ruth Ford
Joe Reynolds
Pat
Joe
Sam Lord
Sam
Marshall
Michael Shayne
Pheasant hunts and Sunday visits across Belleville area
Sunday dinners drew many neighbors and relatives including the Hohmans, Andersons, Simmons of Belleville, Bollingers, Hohman of Kansas City, and many others from Concordia Formosa and Hutchinson. Hunters enjoyed the opening pheasant season as families and friends gathered, visited, and returned from trips to Topeka Portland and Nebraska with reports of Pearl Harbor veterans.
New Pictures Added At The Princess
The Journal lists three big hits added to the Princess program Our Vines Have Tender Grapes Her Highness and the Bellboy and Weekend at the Waldorf with Ginger Rogers Lana Turner Walter Pidgeon and Van Johnson. Audiences are urged to see these at the Princess where the best of sound prevails.
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Journal
the Waldorf
Ginger Rogers
Lana Turner
Walter Pigeon
van Johnson
War Fund Drive Sees Strong Monday Tuesday Giving
Mrs Raymond Cooper chairing the War Fund Drive reports a gratifying response with 346 20 contributed over Monday and Tuesday of last week. She was assisted by Mrs Neal Cady Mrs George Christie Miss Norma Aspegren Mrs Lloyd Nelson Mrs Walter Boyles Mrs Algor Anderson Mrs Wm Clark Mrs Jack Reece Mrs Carrol Anderson Mrs Frank Schneberger and Mrs George Cardwell.
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Raymond Cooper
Cooper
Neal Cady
George Christie
Norma Aspegren
Lloyd Nelson
Walter Boyles
Algor Anderson
Wm. Clark
Jack Reece
Carrol Anderson
Frank Schneberger
George Cardwell
New Seats for the Princess Theatre Bought
City officials purchase 150 new seats for the Princess Theatre to replace unfit seating and add capacity. The move aims to improve comfort and convenience for patrons, many of whom fill the house to over its previous seating capacity.
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Princess Theatre
Local Mahaska Families Named in Community List
Mrs. George Ames and family join Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fry and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Fry of Mahaska with Mrs. Loren Hedstrom and Loren Keith and Mrs. Eugene Fry listed among area households.
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George Ames
A. N. Hedstrom
Ivan Bergstrom
Frank Fry
Glen Fry
Mahaska
Loren Hedstrom
Loren
Keith
Eugene Fry
Topeka Visit By Jackson and Erickson Couples
Mr and Mrs Albert Jackson and Mr and Mrs Erick Erickson visited Topeka for a day last week, combining social calls and local tours with friends.
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Albert Jackson
Erick Erickson
Topeka
Alfred Swanson Irene and Viola Visit Chris Tie Home
Alfred Swanson Irene and Viola and Mrs Bill Moe were Saturday afternoon visitors at the George Chris tie home.
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Alfred Swanson
Irene
Viola
Bill Moe
George Christie
Supper Guests At Carl McDowell Home
Gloria Lee Nelson Mrs Geo Haser and Frances were guests Sunday at the Carl McDowell home for supper in a social visit.
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Gloria Lee Nelson
Geo. Haser
Frances
Carl McDowell
Miss Nyquist Spends Weekend in Belleville with Friends
Miss Nyquist spent the week-end in Belleville visiting friends and enjoying leisure time. The social gathering highlighted local hospitality and connections within the community.
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Miss Nyquist
Belleville
Price family guests join Steamboat Springs hosts
Mr and Mrs Dale Price with Penney and Clarissa of Steamboat Springs Colorado were Tuesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Oscar O’dell and their sons in a local social visit.
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Harry Hohman
Dale Price
Charles Hohman
Penney and
Clarissa
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Oscar O’dell
Stofer Family Weekend Visit in Scandia
Louie Stofer spent the weekend in Scandia with his parents Mr and Mrs Jake Stofer. The trip highlighted a family visit and leisure time away from home.
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Louie Stofer
Scandia
Mrs
Jake Stofer
Tonight’s Happenings at the Theater
The notice promotes a Thursday October 18 show featuring The Very Thought of You with Dennis Morgan and Dane Clark. It lists a Flicker Flashback and claims 25 other reasons to attend, inviting late registration for guests to leave happier than they arrived.
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Dennis Morgan
Dane Clark
Service personnel notices from the Stars and Stripes era
Letters from servicemen describe World War II era assignments and homecomings. Bud Swanson of the USS Yorktown nears home as Navy Day in San Francisco approaches, while Lt Robt Ainsworth plans a visit with grandparents in the Midwest. Other updates cover Sgt Darwin Housholder in England and Lieutenant Edwin White en route to Nebraska duties.
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Bud Swanson
Tokyo
Yokosuka
Yokohama
Tokyo Bay
San Francisco
Calif
Soldier Furlough Highlights Rotary Club Luncheon Visit
PFC Philroy Henry arrived from Camp Shelby Mississippi for a 45 day furlough to visit homefolks Mr and Mrs Walter Henry. On his way home he was entertained as a guest of the Rotary Club at the noon lunch in Kansas City at Hotel Muelbach.
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PFC
Philroy Henry
Camp Shelby
Miss
Walter Henry
Kansas City
Rotary Club
Hotel Muelbach
New Address for Pvt Alvin Moe at Fort Francis Warren
Pvt Alvin Moe is reassigned to the 3rd Regiment of the ASFTC unit with a new address at 17177106 Fort Francis Warren Wyoming 12 EK. The notice lists the service member and posting details in a concise serialized format.
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Alvin Moe
ASFTC
Fort Francis Warren
Wyo
Death of Lloyd Bettis Reported in Telegram News
R J Bettis of Norman Oklahoma received word from his brother O N Bettis of Norman that their son Lloyd Bettis was killed in a car accident. Lloyd was a Captain in the Army and is survived by his wife and daughter along with his parents and a sister. Previously he worked as an electrician at a Augusta Kansas refinery.
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R. J. Bettis
O. N. Bettis
Norman
Okla
Lloyd
Augusta
Kansas
Teachers Reception Honors Rev Larson Family
A Tuesday night reception for teachers and the Rev. Hjalmar Larson family was held in the Methodist church parlor. The Women’s Society of Christian Service sponsored a program with singing, prayer, instrumental and vocal performances, a pastor’s welcome, and introductions of teachers.
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Prof
Quantic
Local Visitor Joyce Hammer Overnight Visit
Miss Joyce Hammer spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and was joined by Miss Joyce Nichols from Topeka who stayed on Monday to visit with friends.
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Joyce Hammer
Carl Hammer
Topeka
Joyce Nichols
Anniversary Tea Hosted by Sorosis Study Club Guests Included
Mrs. E E Conzelman hosted the Sorosis Study Club Anniversary Tea on October 2. Mrs. W E Hodges reviewed Eleanor Porter’s Papa Was A Preacher. The Methodist Trio sang Back of the Clouds and yellow and gold decor set the theme.
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Sorosis
W. E. Hodges
Belleville
C. H. Larson
Wm. E. Hodges
Fletcher
Frank Schneberger
R. E. Cooper
N. H. Pearson
Mary West
Ed Wires
Dam authorization for Republic County lake project
The State Fish and Game Commission authorized a steel and concrete dam for the Republic County state lake northwest of Jamestown. The project, estimated at 50000 dollars, will replace a washed out wooden dam from last spring. The lake covers 1064 acres.
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Republic County
Jamestown
State Fish and Game Commission
Auxiliary Weekly Paper Fails To Print After Strike
The Auxiliary a Chicago weekly paper for Country News editors has not printed due to a Typographical Union strike. It has run for 4 160 consecutive weeks since just after the Civil War and editors express that they miss its pages and hope for its return.
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The
Auxiliary
Chicago
Country
Typographical Union
Sve
Scandia Fur and Hide Leased by New Managers
George Stromberg and Bob Robins have leased the former business of the late Fred Hausermann and will run a fur and hide shop along the same lines as the previous owner. A formal announcement will follow.
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George Stromberg
Bob Robins
Fred Haussermann
Selective Service Center Replaces Local Board No. 1
The Selective Service Local Board No. 1 in the Court House basement is designated a Veterans Information Center with conspicuous posters. Personnel will assist veterans seeking reinstatement in their old jobs or help in finding new employment and urge public cooperation.
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Selective Service Local Board No. 1
Court House
Selective Service
Swedes Triumph Over Jamestown Rival 26 to 22
The Scandia Swedes edged the Jamestown team 26 22 in a tight Thursday game. Starting backs included Duke Lervold CJ Cady and Matt Larson with relief from Rich ards Lervold Waite Rasmussen and Thompson. Next home tilt is Friday at 3 00 p.m. on the home field.
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Duke’ Lervold
Max Thompson
Jamestown
Bills
Dinner Guests in Kansas City Area Visit Jamestown Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Long of Kansas City Missouri hosted Thursday dinner with Mrs. Martin Blosser of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. A D Norris visiting from local households for an evening gathering with Clyde Norris and his wife.
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Robt. Ainsworth
E. M. Eastvedt
Lester Long
Kansas City, Mo
Martin Blosser
Jamestown
A. D. Norris
Clyde Norris
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National Velvet
Mickey Rooney
Glenna
Walter Anderson
Henry Simmons
Gayle Bollinger
Evelyn Hohman
Kenneth Freeman
A.C.M
Hutchinson
Robert Flesher
Joyce Johnson
Irvin Currie
Chester Anderson
Harry Quantic
John Hooker
Cpl
Laurie
McCook Air Base
Otto Nelson
Katherine
Bert
Clarence Nelson
Sammie
Paul Fredrickson
Formosa
Hilda Edlund
Mary Johnson
Ruth
Willard
Anna
Emily Anderson
Erick Nelson
South Dakota
Mrs. Johnson
E. Porter Ahrens
Denver
Jeannette Ahrens
Arnold J. Perry
Perry
Diane Jeannette
Ernest Beck
Frank Isaacson
Carl
Martin Johnson
Lloyd Brown
Larry
Marker Lindecrantz
Robert
Tekla Brown
Paul Ewing
Wichita
Ewing
Liberty
Rex Reece
Bob Reece
C. O. Reece
Washington
Iowa
Pearl Harbor
W. A. Johnson
Mary Lwe
Lewis Avery
L. K. Johnson
el Reno Sederlin Home
Wm. Matthias
H. C. Quantic
Mr. Matthias
W. F. Curtis
Charles
Alva Thompson
A. C. Freed Home
D.C. Hoover
Max Muth
Sam Summer
Robt
Rebekah State
C. E. McKimson
Jewell
Howard Edwards
J. N. Wood
Manhattan
Ndia
Jewell Winfrey
Gary
Donnie
Eddie
Steven
Henry Nystrom
Sabetha
Harold Johnson
Clay Center
J. W. Plotner
A. B. Johnson
Harvey Hammer
Howard Ames
Philroy
Minnie Anderson
Frances Haser
George Haser
Dan Sherer
Nebraska
Helen Hageman
K.S.C
Bert Hageman
Horton Johnson
Forest
Thomas Brough, Jr
Johnnie Freed
Oscar Freed
Clarence Albro
West Coast
Axel Smith
Admire
George Wayman
Phil Smith
Hiawatha
Harold Sankey
Salina
Rex Farrell
Nadeane
H. C. Hohman
Lyle Nesmith
Herrington
Courtland
Olaf Norgard
Arne Tunis
Alfred Swans
Arne Carlson
Evelyn and
Eldine
Elmer Danielson
George Simmons
Baby
Arthur Ferguson
Lovewell
Raymond Ferguson
John Carlson
Peter Gormson
Mr. Gormson
Marie Weir
Narveny Peterson
Marie
Madeline Huber
Norma Lervold
Mr. Hammer
Gene. Spitler
Sam Mahan
Wm. Moe
Geo. Christie
States
Lloyd Jensen
Santa Ana
Shrivenham
England
Darwin L. Housholder
Glenn Housholder
RFC
Shrivenham American University
82Nd
Housholder
University of Kansas
Edwin L. White
Jefferson Barrack Co
Granger Bro., Co
Lincoln
Oliver L. Nelson
Ft. Logan
Harold E. Nelson
Marvin Rosene
Henry Rosene
Leavenworth
Florida
Lloyd Bettis
Scandia Hide and Fur
Selective Service Board
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