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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1941

Page

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Life With Henry at Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday Nights

Aldrich Family feature brings Jackie Cooper and Eddie Bracken to the Princess. Henry Aldrich in Life With Henry shows his soap venture goes wrong when a basement batch explodes, then fixes his dad’s business deal. Fox Movietone News covers the World Series. Jack Benny’s Charley’s Aunt heads next weekend.

Princess Theatre Aldrich Henry” Will Bbe Jackie Cooper Eddie Bracken Rior Henry Aldrich Henry Alaska Dizzy Fox Movietone News Brooklyn New York Cliff Edwards Jack Benny Charley’s

Band Night Becomes Rivalry Highlight At Beloit

Scandia high school band traveled to Beloit for band night on Friday October 17 joining seven bands. After the parade the ensembles watched an exciting clash between Mankato and Beloit with a final score listed as 138 to 1s.

Scandia High School Beloit Mankato

Navy Recruiting Event in Belleville at Post Office

A Navy Recruiting Officer will be in Belleville on Tuesday October 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the post office to accept applications for enlistment in the Navy and Naval Reserves.

Navy Belleville Naval Reserves

Red Cross Aids Recruits and Serves Troops at Home and Abroad

Washington reports the American Red Cross expanding its support for service members. More than 10 000 nurses are being recruited and blood donations aid a large plasma bank while volunteers craft 40 000 000 dressings and sweaters. Field directors assist with personal military life challenges, hospital morale, and rehabilitation.

Washington, D. C American Red Cross Red Cross Marshall Army Army General and Navy Navy National Red Cross

Halloween Show Free Movie for Kids in Town

City fathers host a free Halloween movie for local kids on October 31. The Cisco Kid story Ride On Vaquero starring Cesar Rimero will be shown with treats. Attendance limited to school students and younger. adults cannot attend. The arrangement aims to keep Halloween peaceful and town-friendly.

Hallowe'en Vaquero Cesar Rimero Hallowe’en

Bergstroms Dinner Guests of Hedstroms and Loren

Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Hedstrom and Loren.

Ivan Bergstrom Axel Hedstrom Loren

Ahrens Re-Elected Kansas Director in National Reclamation Association

Dr. E Porter Ahrens of Phoenix Arizona was re elected as Kansas Director in the National Reclamation Association last week. John J M Gray of Kirwin was named to the legislative committee and Paul W Applegate of Wakeeney to the resolutions committee.

E. Porter Ahrens Phoenix Kansas National Reclamation Association John JM. Gray Kirwin Association Paul W. Applegate Wakeeney

Sunday Dinner Hosts Span Belleville and Concordia Families

Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Harold Bowling with family of Concordia joined Mr and Mrs George C Larson and others for Sunday supper. Additional guests included Mrs Ada Aspgren and Norma and Mr Walter Henry with Philroy and Minnie Anderson at Caroll Andersons. Lem Cooper, long ill, returns from St Joseph hospital in Concordia to Scandia to stay with daughter Frankie Mikesell during recovery.

Clyde Norris Belleville Harold Bowling Concordia Ada.Aspegren Norma George C. Larson Walter Henry Philroy Minnie Anderson Caroll Anderson Lem Cooper St. Josephi Hospital Scandia Frankie Mikesell

Quilting Party Held All Day at Mrs Cuthbertson Home

An all day quilting event took place at the home of Mrs. Carl Cuthbertson on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs. Belle Etter Mrs. Eva Sothers Mrs. Enceh Monson Mrs. Alvin Peterson Mrs. Carl Veteto Mrs Conrad Florell Mrs Joren Florell and Janice and Mrs Cuthbertson.

Carl Cuthbertson Belle Etter Eva Sothers Enceh Monson Alvin, Peterson Carl Veteto Conrad Florell J.oren Florell Janice Cuthbertson

Pioneer Friends Dineance Gather in Republic and Belleville

Mrs Fannie Smith of Republic Mr and Mrs Harry Willis and Mrs Shaw of Belleville were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Sophia Freeburg and sisters They are old pioneer friends having known each other 60 years Tuesday evening dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom were Mr and Mrs Carl Reece and Carla Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and Linda Kay Mr and Mrs R E Cooper and daughters Mr and Mrs I G Currie Mr and Mrs Clare Nondorf and Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and Everett

Fannie Smith Republic Harry Willis Shaw Belleville Sophia Freeburg Reynold Nystrom Carl Reece Carla Jack Reece Linda Kay R. E. Cooper I. G. Currie Clare Nondorf Sherman Robison Everett

Mr and Mrs Huber reception noted in Formosa

Mr and Mrs Sam Summer and Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas attended a reception for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Huber at the hom e of his parents in Formosa Sunday evening. Mrs Huber was formerly Miss Madelie Weir of Scandia.

Sam Summer Jackie Roy Thomas Kenneth Huber Formosa Hubber Madelie Weir Scandia

Amana Lutherans Hold All-Day Quilting at Swanson Home

The Amana Group of the Lutheran church gathered for an all-day quilting event at Miss Anna Swanson's home last Thursday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Swenson, Mr. and Mrs. John Carlson, Mrs. Walfred Westin, and Mrs. A. Konavosky.

Amana The Lutheran Church Anna Swanson S. J. Swenson John Carlson Walfred Westin A. Konavosky

Weekend Guests From California And Colorado

Mr and Mrs I G Retake of Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Walter Nesmith and Will Nesmith and Nancy of Longmont Colorado were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs W iC Nesmith.

I. G. Retake Los Angeles Calif Walter Nesmith Will Nesmith Nancy Longmont Colo W. Ic. Nesmith

Community Club to Meet in City Clerk’s Office

The Scandia Community Club holds its regular October meeting at the City Clerk's office next Monday night. It urges all members to attend the important session.

Scandia Community Club

Scotland Yard Next Tue Wed Nights at Princess Theatre

Slick screen mystery with romance and comedy as Scotland Yard unfolds a bank robbery plot. A missing banker’s face is stolen by a charming robber who uses plastic surgery to replace it, with a dangerous yet humorous chase toward a surprising climax. Ice Carnival Terrytoon and American Sea Power shown. next week The Cowboy and The Blonde.

Scotland ‘Yard 20Th Century- Fox Princess Theatre London England Brittain Scotland Yard World Today

Local hobby display features collections of relics coins and containers

A Thursday meeting on October 16 featured Coach Morgan George McMurray Everett Lee Johnson and Don Smith showcasing hobbies. McMurray displayed an Indian relic collection while Johnson and Smith presented their match container collections and Coach Morgan his coin collection. A penny in Morgan’s collection was valued at about 26 dollars.

Coach Morgan George McMurray Everett Lee Johnson Don Smith

Miss Eddy Visits S. H. S. For Assembly Talk

Miss Pearl Eddy of Salina visited the deaconess of the Methodist church and gave an instructive talk at the Salina high school on Wednesday October 15. Her theme Life Is a Matter of Choices. She divided people into three groups and noted values on human life. She sang two sacred songs Prayer Perfect and The Living God.

Miss Pearl Eddy Salina Methodist Church

Swedes to Jamestown Face Friday Football Clash

The Scandia Swedes travel to Jamestown's field on Friday October 24 for a midseason game. Jamestown holds a 1 1 3 record so far this season. The Swedes aim to surge past them in an upset victory.

Jamestown Jamestown Field

Injured in auto wreck after wedding

Former Miss Ella Mae Tedrow now Mrs Keith Judd of Santa Mandieca California was injured in a crash when an elderly driver hit their car. Both Judds were hurt. two men in the other car died. Mrs Judd remained hospitalized several days. Mr Judd returned to work at Lockheed. Mrs Tedrow is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Tedrow of Scandia.

Ella Mae Tedrow Keith Judd Santa Mandieca Calif

Mrs Loofburrow Visits in Kama City With Wires

Mrs M G Loofbpurrow of Kama sas City Missouri accompanied Mr and Mrs E C Wires to Scandia Wednesday for a visit with her mother Mrs E C Wilson and Andrew and also with Mr and Mrs Wires.

M. G. Loofbpurrow Kamasas City E. C. Wires Scandia E. C. Wilson Andrew

Heavy rains flood southland with many highways closed

Rain totals climb to 7.6 inches for the month with 1.59 inches last Sunday and 0.26 Tuesday night. The Smoky Hill and Kaw rivers flood, Kanopolis Dam records 12.60 inches, forcing embankment breaches and tunnel access closures across US routes including US 40 US 24 US 50N.

Shits State Kanopolis Smokey Smokey Hill

County Corn Husking Contest Set for Friday

The County Corn Husking Contest will be held Friday October 24 at the Ed Anderson farm just north of the school. The event starts at 8 30 a m and draws community interest as two former county champions duel for the 194 season. The hybrid corn is reported in good shape promising brisk action once the contest begins.

Ed Anderson

Grade School Honor Roll First Six Weeks

The grade school honor roll for the first six weeks lists by class. First place Beth Linnerson with honorable mentions Amita Anderson and Arka Jean Ovcobock. Barbara Hampton second with honorable Ron ald Anderson. Third includes Judith Anderson and Alice Flesher as honorable mentions. Jacqueline Coager tops the fourth with honorable Raymond Cardwell and George Stromberg. Fifth honors go to Mama lyn Cooper and Barbara Hammer with Jack Summer sixth and honorable Glenna Hohman. Lighth Donna Jean Cooper with honorable Iona Hammer.

Rell Beth Linnerson Amita Anderson Arka Jean Ovcobock Barbara Hampton Ronald Anderson Judith Anderson Alice Flesher Jacqueline Coager Raymond Cardwell George Stromberg Mamalyn ‘Cooper Barbara Hammer Jack Summer Glenna Hohman Donna Jean Cooper Iona Hammer

High School Honor Roll First Six Weeks

The list names students on the honor roll and honorable mention for the first six weeks. Freshmen Paul Nelson Ronald Clark Joyce Nichols Evelyn Stromberg. Sophomores Norma Jean Coldazier Jerty Linder Everett Lee Johnson Lawrence Nelson. Juniors Chester Ewing Norma Jear Richards Dar win Housholder. Seniors Paul Albro Maxine Perry.

Paul Nelson Norma Jean Coldazier Jerty Linderlia Marie Moe Pauline Larsom Chester Ewing Norma Jear Richards Paul Albro Menttor Ronald Clark Joyce Nichols Evelyn Stromberg Everett Lee Johnson Lawrence Nelson Darwin Housholder Maxine Perry

Swedes Blanked By Lebanon As Season Struggles Continue

The Swedes were shut out 24 to 0 by Lebanon on Friday afternoon. The line showed an off day as Swedes failed on offense and defense, matching a pattern of alternating results this season. A win is hoped for Friday at Jamestown.

Mrs Pred Corrine and Joan Visit Roy Thomas Family

Mrs Pred Corrine and Joan spent Saturday afternoon and supper visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas at their home.

Pred Corrine Joan Tors Wiif Roy Thomas

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