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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

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There's No Business Like Show Business Opens at Prin cess Theatre

The lavish 20th Century Fox musical era stars Ethel Merman Donald O'Connor Marilyn Monroe Dan Dailey Johnnie Ray and Mitzi Gaynor headline Irving Berlin's There's No Business Like Show Business at the Prin cess Theatre with 24 numbers three new to the film and a nostalgic vaudeville story about the Donahue family. Marilyn Monroe sings three old tunes and Johnnie Ray debuts If You Believe while Berlin advised on the picture. Coming Saturday and Sunday October 29-30 Man Without a Star appears.

Berlin Irving Berlin Princess Theatre 20Th Century - Fox Hollywood Ethel Merman Donald O’connor Marilyn Monroe Dan Dailey Johnnie Ray Mitzi Gaynor Molly Terry Donahue Miss Merman Mr. Dalley Donald O'Connor Ethel Waters Ray

Triple L Club Hosts Tea Time at Mrs Christie Home

Mrs. George Christie welcomed 11 members and one guest Mrs. Ruby Berry to the Triple L Club Thursday afternoon. They visited and played pinochle and enjoyed lunch. The group plans to meet with Mrs Axel Jensen on October 27.

George Christie Ruby Berry Axel Jensen

Boy Scout Fund Drive Appeals for Civic Good

The Boy Scouts of America announce a fund drive on Tuesday October 25 to support youth programs. solicitors will canvass neighborhoods urging donations to promote good citizenship and community service.

Boy Scouts of America Diggin Deep

Intermediate Scouts Meet at City Office

Intermediate Scouts met at the City Office on October 17 for their meeting. Mrs Bill Moe showed pictures her son Billy took in Okinawa and Japan. Five girls attended with guests Mrs Dale Sanderson and Sammy, Mrs Wilbur Zener, Dr. C V Hageman, Cap Berger. Miss Josie Robison served lunch. Helen Nystrom, reporter.

Bill Moe Billy Okinawa Japan Dale Sanderson Sammy Wilbur Zener C. V. Hageman Cap Berger Josie Robison Helen Nystrom

Sherdahl Boosters 4H News October Meeting

Rex Freed spoke on tool safety and a nine hour Garry man at the Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club meeting. Kenny Swhercinsky welcomed new member Douglas Burandt. Officers were installed. Gary Reed led with a song by Steven Freed. Sharon Freed held a musical quiz. Charles McEwen hosted a balloon game. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell. Officers and junior leaders to meet October 20 at Richard Mikesell's to plan next year.

Garry Rex Freed Sherdahl Boosters Kenny Swhercinsky Douglas Burandt Gary Reed Steven Freed Frankie Mikesell Sharon Freed Charles ‘McEwen Homer Cardwell Richard Mikesell John Odell Norway Viking 4H Columbus Shirley Guiot Jody Graham Marjean Benson Harold Christensen Mike Moore Kathleen Tate Janet Fraser Norman Brewer Patty Tate Recreation Leslie Tate

Berggren Dinner Guests Listed by Republic Family

Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic host and Mrs Maude Noble of Omaha Neb and Gienn Scrivner and Dav ay as dinner guests of Mr Grant Berggren.

Clarence Berggren Republic Maude Noble Omaha Nebr Gienn Scrivner Dav Grant Berggren Sun Donna

Mrs Strnad Injures Finger in Washing Machine Wringer

Mrs. Jerry Strnad caught her right finger in a washing machine wringer last week and tore it badly. She was taken to a doctor who found no broken bones and reports the finger is improving slowly.

Jerry Strnad Strnad

Subscriptions Received for Southwest Press Clipping Bureau

New and renewal subscription notices from Topeka include names Glenn Housholder Belleville Glenn Freed Sgt Gaylord Freed Bill Clark R A Williams and others. The clipping bureau records list past Lake Southwest Press entries with dates and subscriber details.

Lake

Brownie Scout News Highlights Local Visits and Activities

Last Tuesday Brownie Scouts welcomed Mrs Wm Moe Mise Blanche Haggman Rev N H Pearson Dr J Ls Bennett and Reynold Nystrom. They viewed color slides from Japan and Okinawa over kool aid and cookies baked by Miss Hageman. Twenty two Brownie Scouts and leader Miss Jogie M Robison enjoyed a weiner roast at the city park hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Wm. Moe Mise Blanche Haggman N. H. Pearson J. Ls. Bennett Reynold Nystrom Moe Japan Okinawa Miss Hageman Mee Misa Hageman Jogie M. Robison American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Wetzel Couple Returns Home After Wes Plains Visit

Mr and Mrs Otto Wetzel arrived back home Thursday following a visit to Wes Plains Missouri.

Otto Wetzel Wes Plains

Hobson Family Guests At Fiddlers Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Larry Hobson and their children were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Jerry Fiddler.

Larry Hobson Jerry Fiddler

Colorado guests dine with Johnsons and Warren family

Mr and Mrs C A Johnson and Mr and Mrs O B E Swan of Colorado were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and baby.

C. A. Johnson O. BE. Swan Colorado Warren Johnson and Baby

Pancake Supper at Norway Church Friday Evening

The Norway church hosts a pancake supper on Friday October 21 starting at 6 00 p m Proceeds benefit church programs and activities. Tickets at the door.

Norway

Scandia P T A Hears School News and Scores

Scandia P T A met October 11 with Boy's Glee numbers and a talk by State Senator Chris Green on school legislation. Local football recap: Cawker City 35 Scandia 0 as Burr Oak, Jewell City, Jamestown, Courtland, There nights listed for upcoming games.

Burr,Oak Republic Jewell City Jamestown Courtland P.T. A Scandia Quantic Chris Green Pirates Scandia Swedes Cawker City Pirates Gawker City Cawker City Robinson Helvey Biergesser Burr Oak

Bazaar and Supper at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Norway hosts its annual bazaar and supper on Thursday October 27 serving begins at 5 30 pm plates priced at one dollar and fifty cents join the community meal and event in the evening program at the church in Norway.

Scandia Community Club Meets Tonight for Christmas Planning

The Scandia Community club convenes at the City office at 7 30 pm on Thursday October 20 to outline the Christmas program and appoint committees.

Scandia

Scandia Club to Present Free Halloween Show at Princess Theatre

The Scandia Community Club sponsors a free Halloween show for youths on Monday October 31 at the Princess Theatre. CinemaScope color feature King Richard and the Crusaders, plus cartoons, with a pledge that no mischief will be allowed.

Scandia Community Club Hallowe’en Princess Theatre King Richard and the Crusaders Hallowe'en

Scandia HDU notes on meats lessons and officers

Scandia HDU reports on meat cuts and best buys presented by Mrs. Irving Isaacson and Mrs. Don Ranft at the September meeting. Election of officers held with Eldon Larson as President and installation planned for December. A later October meeting included further meat lessons, safety device review, and a seal achievement plan for November. A birthday anniversary for Mrs. Carl Hammer was celebrated with a potluck luncheon attended by many members.

Irving Isaacson Don Ranft Edward Forsberg Family Life Institute Loren Fiorell Ern Kirk Scandia Hdu Don Freed Don Runft Egypt Andy Thompson Artic Eldon Larson Hugh Modlin Axel Jensen Makin' Rubin Ernest Kirk Loren Florell Carl Hammer C. O. Reece W. W. Aspegren C. H. Freed Edith Forsberg J. Swenson Jack Reece W. B. Dyatt Bessie Tedrow Minnie Anderson Gladys Hugos Frank Isaacson Alice Hammer

Sunday visitors at O'Brien home include two families

Sunday afternoon and evening guests at Mr and Mrs Larry O’Brien and family were Mr and Mrs Doran O’Brien and family and Mrs J W Smith.

Larry O’brien Doran .O'Brien J. W. Smith

Mrs Ted Larson and Allen Visit Harold Larson Family

Mrs. Ted Larson and Allen spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and Jerry in Smith Center, sharing a family visit and time together.

Ted Larson Allen Mrs Harold Larson Jerry Smith Center

Birthday Gathering at Agnes Cardwell Home

A basket dinner and family gathering honored Mrs. Agnes Cardwell on her birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denoyer, Mr. and Mrs. Duaine Greenslade, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and children, and Sam Greenslade.

Agnes Cardwell George’ Cardwell Steven Homer Card ‘Well Ben Denoyer Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Sam Greenslade

Monday Visitors Share News with Larson Household

Monday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and Allen included Mr and Mrs Seth Tibbits of Orange California, and Mrs Orville Buler of Colorado with Mrs Pete Rasmussen of Concordia.

Ted Larson Allen Seth Tibbits Orange Califora Orville Buler Colorado Pete Rasmussen Concordia

Social Security notes on retirement test questions

Q and A explain the earnings test for Social Security in 1955. People under 72 must file if earning under 2080 yearly to receive year payments. those over 72 are paid regardless of earnings. Earned income includes wages and net self employment. passive income does not affect benefits.

Bor Social Security Office Salina Kane hSould

Sherdahl HDU met to discuss fabrics and labels

At the Sherdahl HDU meeting on October 11 at Mrs. Homer Cardwell home, members discussed reading fabric labels and proper washing methods. Officers were elected for 1956, contributions were made to District 61 for school ground equipment, and Charlee Tuley won the javelin during recreation. The next meeting is planned for November 3 with short story roll call.

Leslie Rasmussen Harold Anderson Homer Cardwell Sherdahl Hdu Kenneth Tuley Oscar Odell Charlee Tuley Warren Johnson

Intermediate MYF Plans Halloween Party At Church

The Intermediate MYF met October 16 at the Methodist church for games songs and worship led by Lois Quantic Carole Nystrom and Mrs. Wilke. A Halow e en party was set for October 30 with three committees game decorating and refreshments staffed by Mrs. Dale Lewellyn. Rex and Paula Sue attended as guests and the meeting closed with the friendship circle and MYF benediction.

MYF Methodist Church Lois Quantic Carole Nystrom Wilke Dale Lewellyn Rex Paula Sue Friendship ‘Circle Shirley Thompson

Republic County Council Meeting Notice

Republic County Council will meet in Republic on October 24 with registration at 9:30 and program at 10:00. The organization comprises women across the county interested in Republic County affairs. Organizations may join for 1.00 for the year and individuals for 50 cents. Dues are to be paid in the fall. Attendance from Scandia is expected.

Republic County Council Republic Republic County Scandia

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