Ziegfield Follies at the Princess Theatre this weekend
The Ziegfeld Follies of 1946 lands at the Princess Theatre on October 26 and 27 in Technicolor. A star roster includes Fred Astaire Lucille Ball Lucille Bremer Fanny Brice Judy Garland Kathryn Grayson Lena Horne Gene Kelly James Melton Victor Moore Red Skelton Esther Williams William Powell Marion Bunin Puppets Cyd Charisse Hume Cron William Frawley Robert Lewis Virginia O'Brien Keenan Wynn. Esther Williams water ballet and Red Skelton preview the glamour and laughs ahead of TV. William Powell stars as Ilo Ziegfeld. Next feature Kitty arrives November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
M.-G.-M’s. “Ziegfield Follies
Princess Theatre
M-G-M
Hollywood
Fred Astaire
Lucille Ball
Lucille Bremer
Fanny Brice
Baby Snooks
Judy Garland
Kathryn Grayson
Lena Horne
Gene Kelly
James Melton
Victor Moore
Red Skelton
Esther Williams
William Powell
Edward Arnold
Marion Bell Bunin
Cyd Charisse
Hume Crown
William Frawley
Robert Lewis
Virginia O’brien
Keenan Wynn
Hume Croyn
Ilo Ziegfield
It Shouldnt Happen To A Dog at Princess Theatre
A glamorous lady cop and a puzzled reporter entangle with a racketeer in the film version of It Shouldnt Happen To A Dog. Carole Landis and Allyn Joslyn headline with Rodney the Doberman stealing the spotlight, followed by Mr. Ace starring George Raft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Edwin Lanham
Collier’s Magazine
Twentieth Century-Fox
Carole Landis
Allyn Joslyn
Rodney
Carole
Joslyn
Mr. Ace
George Raft
Signe Hasso Plays Mean Yet Charms In Strange Triangle
Signe Hasso stars in the 20th Century Fox film Strange Triangle arriving at Princess Theatre on Thursday October 31. She portrays a selfish woman whose charm conceals a dangerous menace as Preston Foster and John Shepperd react to her influence. The production adds a cartoon feature to the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signe Hasso
Y2nd Street
20Th Century-Fox
Princess Theatre
Signe
Hollywood
Sweden
92Nd Street
Preston Foster
John Shepperd
Return Visit to Rebecca Bows in Hjoering Denmark
Letter from Hjner Larsen dated October 8 1946 from Hjoering Denmark describes a voyage starting in New York with stopovers near Scotland Orkney Norway and Copenhagen. He mentions Ed Wires recovering from a heart attack and thoughts of Bill Goodwin. He notes Danish farming pace rationed food good crops and overall contentment among Danes while awaiting war memories. He closes with greetings to family and a cribbage challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Berger
Ed Wires
Walter
Kattegat
New York
Scotland
Orkney
Norway
Bill Goodwin
Copenhagen
Evryone
England
Cribbage
Hjner Larsen
Don and Dolly Variety Store Opens in Scandia
The Journal notes the opening of the Don and Dolly Variety Store in the Preble building, with Mr. and Mrs. Don Tedrow as proprietors. They offer variety items and clothing as soon as obtainable and invite locals to visit and become acquainted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Journal
Don and Dolly
Preble
Don Tedrow
Yeed
Scandia
Tedrow
Waldo Party Attends Dance Trip to Nelson
Mr and Mrs Jasper S Glaze and Mr and Mrs Chester Beatty of Waldo traveled to Hardy Nebraska Saturday evening where they met several couples. The group then drove to Nelson Nebraska for an evening of dancing with Claud Wheatly Paul Beck Frank Moore and Hurley among companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper S. Glaze
Chester Beatty
Waldo
Hardy
Nebr
Claud Wheatly
Paul Beck
Frank Moore
Hurley
Nelson
Neb
Local visitors head to Topeka and Kansas City for Royal attendance
Mr and Mrs George Frankamp and Mrs Charles Mitchell depart Monday for a weeklong trip visiting Topeka and Kansas City and to attend the American Royal event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frankamp
Charles Mitchell
Topeka
Kansas City
Scandia Swedes win at Jamestown in muddy clash
Scandia traveled to Jamestown and won 20 to 13 as mud slowed play. Lewellyn, Cardwell, Larson, and Lervold starred on offense while Jamestown added a late score via a long pass. Week schedule includes games with Mahaska and Courtland moved to Friday and next Wednesday respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy
Scandia
Mahaska
Agenda
Jewell City
Jamestown
Courtland
Republic
Lewellyn
Cardwell
Larson
Cady
Legion leaders visit Scandia and Republic posts
State Commander Wilford Riegle and aides from Salina Abilene and Hutchinson toured George Cardwell Post in Scandia then met Republic Post officers. The group discussed organizing a Legion Auxiliary and planned a statewide visit by the State President to advance that effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Scandia
Wilford Riegle
Emporia
Fred Wallis
Salina
Luther Miller
Earl Endicott
Abilene
Kansas Veterans Affairs
Walter Dunn
Hutchinson
Kansas Highway Patrol
Legion Safety
George Cardwell
Albert Isaacson
James Larsen
Republic
Mr. Endicott
Abilene High School
Cardwell
House Warming Honors Mrs Norman Currie Guests Gathered
Mrs Norman Currie hosted a Tuesday evening house warming at her apartment with a group of women as guests. A gift was given to the honoree. A pot-luck lunch followed for attendees including Mrs Reibéry of Kincaid and numerous others named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Currie
Currie
Reibéry of
Kincaid
Myrtle Grubb
C. E. Nelson
Dorothy Heitman
Blanche Haggman
Tanner
Dalrymple
Grace Woodford
R. E
Swanson and Dahl Guests of Forsbergs for Lunch
Mrs Ed Swanson Miss Anna Swanson and Mrs Louise Dahl of Kansas City were lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg last Tuesday in Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Swanson
Anna Swanson
Louise Dahl
Kansas City
Albin Forsberg
Ahrens Perry entertaining for Ward guests
Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens and Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry hosted dinner Saturday evening for Mr and Mrs N J Ward of Belleville and Miss Mary Ward of Oakland California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Ahrens
Arnold Perry
N. J. Ward
Belleville
Mary Ward
Oakland
Calif
Florells Return From Denver Visit
Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell returned Saturday evening from a several weeks visit with their son and family in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Florell
Denver, Colo
Sun dinner guests include Mrs Cooper and Mrs Currie
Mrs. R. E. Cooper and her daughters and Mrs. Norman Currie visited Mrs. Irvin Currie for Sunday dinner, sharing a family moment at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cooper
Norman Currie
Irvin Currie
Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk Visit Edward Forsberg Home
Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk and their sons spent Sunday evening at the Edward Forsberg residence, sharing a family visit in a quiet community moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ernest Kirk and Sons
Edward Forsberg
Family Reunion Attendees Gather From Across States
Sunday gathering honors Mr and Mrs Jasper S Glaze with guests including Mr and Mrs Chester Beatty of Waldo, Mr and Mrs Claud Wheatley of Albuquerque New Mexico, and Mr and Mrs Paul Beck and Charlotte of Grand Island Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper S. Glaze
Chester Beatty
Waldo
Claud Wheatly
Alburquerque
N. M
Paul Beck
Charlotte
Grand Island
Nebr
Hedstroms Spend Evening with Bergstroms Family
Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom and Sgt and Mrs Loren Hedstrom with Keith spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family in a friendly gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hedstrom
Loren Hedstrom
Keith
Ivan Bergstrom
Mrs Dan Jensen and Mrs Martin Larson Visit Concordia
Mrs Dan Jensen of Concordia spent last Wednesday with Mrs Martin M Larson, sharing a social call and conversation in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Jensen
Concordia
Martin M. Larson
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Carlson Family Group
Mr and Mrs Harold Hanson and Herbert Mrs Marie Hanson Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family and Mrs O W Carlson were Sunday evening lunch guests of Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hanson
Herbert
Marie Hanson
Ivan Bergstrom
O. W. Carlson
Swen Carlson
Halloween superstitions and dating beliefs widespread
The article lists American and foreign Halloween superstitions about dating and marriage. It describes hanging a doughnut for months until marriage, needles on water signaling lovers, dreams for those born on Halloween, mirror readings, and the witch on a broom. It notes some people still believe these tales.
Ernest Engineering installs heavy truck lift at Derby Elevator
The Ernest Engineering Co of Topeka fitted a Kewanee Heavy Duty Electric Truck Lift in the Derby Grain Co Elevator to improve grain handling by dumping large trucks. Chris Nelson plans a warehouse with mirer and grinder to boost storage, aiming to make Scandia’s elevator one of the state’s best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Engineering Co
Topeka
Derby Grain Co
Chris Nelson
Chris E. Nelson
Chris
Scandia
Free Pictures Friday Night at Princess Theatre
Glenn H. Bell district manager of the Bonneville Power Administration will present free slides at the Princess Theatre Friday October 25 at 8 pm. Sponsored by Scandia Community Club the program covers floods flood control irrigation and power projects and aims to inform residents of the Republican river valley. Bell, a Spokane Washington native, is a water conservation expert and will share insights on vital regional needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn H. Bell
Bonneville Power Administration
U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Princess Theatre
Scandia Community Club
Bell
Frank Granstedt
Spokane
Wash
Republican River Valley
Democrats to Meet in City Office Building Rally
Democrats hold a meeting next Monday night October 28 in the City Office building to discuss School Reorganization law and road tax law with Saline County attorney John Young as speaker. Lunch will be served and attendees may participate on the two topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
John Young
Saline County
Young
Cardwells Host Ocobocks For Friday Visit
Mr and Mrs Charley Cardwell and family were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Lyell Ocobock and family.
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Charley Cardwell
Lyell Ocobock
Elmbergs Dine With Bergstroms Saturday Evening
Mr and Mrs Dave Elmberg spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom in a social gathering reported in the local society column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Elmberg
Mrs
Ivan Bergstrom
Mr and Mrs Arthur Larson Visit Concordia Relative
Mr and Mrs Arthur Larson of Concordia spent Sunday with Mrs. a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Larson
Concordia
Martin M. Larson
Sunday Guests At Danielson Home Reach Four Couples
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Martin Johnson and Norman were Sunday evening visitors hosted by Mr and Mrs Theo Danielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Martin Johnson and
Norman
Theo. Danielson
Waldo Visits Gleaze Family Over Weekend
Waldo spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Gleaze. Mrs Beatty is described as a sister of Mrs. Glaze, linking two families in the social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Beatty
Waldo
Jasper
Gleaze
Beatty
Glaze
Couple Repairs Farm Buildings After Return to Scandia Area
Claud Wheatly and his Albuquerque based wife, sister of Mrs. Jasper S. Glaze, returned to their farm northwest of Scandia last week to repair damaged structures.
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Claud Wheatly
Albuquerque, N. M
Jasper S. Glaze
Scandia
Forsbergs Drive to Salina on Friday Business
Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and their daughter and Mrs Edith Forsberg traveled to Salina on business Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Forsberg
Edith Forsberg
Salina
Christie and Swanson House Guests Shared Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs George Christie and Olaf Norgard joined Mr and Mrs Aunt Carlson Evelyn and Eldine and Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Glenn as Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christie
Olaf Norgard
Carlson
Evelyn
Eldine
Richard Loring
Glenn
Alfred Swanson
Fairmount guests honor George Morehead birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Millard Sothers and family and Mr. and Mrs. Donald McEwen and Charles, Mr. and Mrs. Roy McEwen and Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Sherrins of Fairmount Nebraska were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Moorehead and family in honor of George Morehead's birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard Sothers
Donald McEwen
Charles
Roy McEwen
Elwyn Sherrins
Fairmount
Nebr
Marlin Moorehead
George Morehead
Mrs. Clara Westin Returns Home After Marion Visit
Mrs. Clara Westin, visiting her daughter Mrs. Frank Williams and family in Marion for six weeks, returned home last Wednesday evening.
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Clara Westin
Frank Williams
Marion
Sothers Visit Ends With Homeward Trip to New Mexico
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Nelson visiting at Mrs. KE M Sothers and Mr. and Mrs. Millard Sothers left last week for their home in Los Cruos New Mexico Mrs E M Sothers accompanied them home for a short visit
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Ted Nelson
KE. M. Sothers
Millard Sothers
Los Crusos
N. M
E. M. Sothers
Dinner Guests At Lendell Graham Home In Mankato
Mr and Mrs Addison Carlson Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe and Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Lendell Graham and Theresa in Mankato on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison Carlson
Stanley Moe
Chester Anderson
Lendell Graham
Theresa
Mankato
Supper Guests Visit Mrs Greenslade and Phyllis
Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell were last Tuesday evening supper guests of Mrs Duane Greenslade and Phyllis.
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Art Cardwell
Duane Greenslade
Phyllis
Rendezvous 24 at Princess Theatre Tonight
A movie tonight at the Princess Theatre titled Rendezvous 24 presents an exciting story about plots to steal the Atomic Bomb secret from the United States. The program also features two cartoons, a pair of Nylons, and 20 other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
United States
Double Feature for Annual Hallowe'en Show
The City of Scandia and Scandia Community Club sponsor a Halloween evening at the Princess Theatre on Friday November 1. The program presents Thoroughbreds a racing tale and Sunset in Eldorado a Roy Rogers western musical. The event rewards local children for keeping Halloween peaceful and urges them not to vandalize.
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Hallowe’en
City of
Scandia
Princess Theatre
Eldorado
Roy Rogers
Trigger
City Dads and Community Club
March of Time at Princess Theatre Opens October 31
The Princess Theatre will screen March of Time with the first issue titled Is Everybody Happy. It will run every four weeks starting October 31, continuing with additional installments and big supper issues anticipated by audiences.
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Princess Theatre
March of Time
Aatt
Itverybody
Maren
Bryant Smith wedding in Nampa Idaho
Miss Darlene Bryant granddaughter of Mrs Annnma Ke Dolt of Nampa and Leo E Smith son of Mrs C A Smith of Scandia Kansas were married on September 3 at the home of Mrs and Mrs Larry Brown. The Rev Cleve Hagler officiated at 2 p m. A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Meike in Nampa. The couple will reside at 31Y Elder Street in Nampa. Mr Smith is employed as a carpenter.
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Idaho Free A’ress
Nampa
Idaho
Darlene Bryant
Annnma Ke Dolt
Leo E. Smith
Paul Woubosh
Matton of
Aui Dobosh
Str
Thomas Meike
Smith
Christian Science Lecture in Belleville Saturday Evening
A free lecture on Christian Science titled The Truth of Christian Science will be given at the Christian Science Church, 2115 L St, Belleville, on Saturday November 2 at 8 o'clock. Archibald Cavey from Detroit, a member of the Udine Church Board of Lectureship, will present the talk. A cordial invitation is extended to the public.
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Christian Science Church
L St
Belleville
Archibald Cavey
A.S.B
Detroit
Mich
Udine Church
Church of Christ, Scientist
Boston
Mass
Christian Science Society of Belleville
Weekend Guests Bring Families to Local Home
Mr and Mrs Art visited Sunday with Mrs Florence Dillon of Mamxato. Mr and Mrs Charlie Card M Mad family and Mrs Duane Greet are Norma and Phyllis. Mr and Mrs Gene Clark and daughter of Concordia were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Bill Clark.
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Artrained
Florence Dillon
Charlie Card
Mad
Duane
Norma
Phyllis
Gene Clark
Concordia
Bill Clark
Westin Family En Route for Weekend Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Westin and family arrived Wednesday evening for a brief visit with his mother Mrs. Clara Westin, returning to their Topeka home Saturday.
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Carl Westin
Clara Westin
Topeka
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Fredricksons and Naslunds
Mrs John Fredrickson hosted Sunday dinner with guests Mr and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson Alice Louise and Johnny Mr and Mrs John Naslund and Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fredrickson
Reuben Fredrickson
Alice Louise
Johnny
Mms
John Naslund
Paul Fredrickson
Fitzgeralds Host Visitor From Muncie Ind
R E Fitzgerald of Muncie Indiana arrived Monday for a visit with Mrs Fitzgerald and her parents Mr and Mrs C H Freed two local residents welcomed the guest during the weekend visit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Fitzgerald
Muncie
Ind
Hallgren Family Weekend Visit Mentioned in Local Note
Jean and Warren Hallgren spent the weekend with their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Gus Hallgren, according to a brief local item noting family time and familiar names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean and
Warren Hallgren
Mrs
Gus Hallgren
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the Princess
Rebecca
Ejner Larsen
Hjoering
Denmark
Shs
Barbara Hammer
Arlene Lervold
Ruby Norris
Joyce Rasmussen
Marilyn Walker
Raymond Cardwell
Jacqueline Cooper
Carolyn Loring
Earl Melby
Bob Olson
Kansas State Teachers Association
Quantic
Florell
Matthias
Dietrich
Lewis
Woodford
Wichita
Heitman
Simpson
Y.W.C.A
Helen Larson
Barbara Larson
Evelyn Berggren
Betty Dunn
Patsy Cooper
Audrey Thompson
Scandia High School
Honnor
Max Berry
Loren Isaacson
Russell Lervold
Evelyn Burandt
Glenna Hohman
Hijalmar Larson, Jr
Billy Moe
Carla Reece Jack Summer
PTA
Ghalloweens
Bryant - Smith
Christian Sclence
Minnie Anderson
Ada Aspegren
Carrol Aanderson
George Larson
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