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Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1951

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My Forbidden Past stars Mitchum Gardner in New Orleans drama

RKO presents My Forbidden Past at the Princess Theatre featuring Ava Gardner as Barbara Beaurevel, Robert Mitchum as her love interest, and Melvyn Douglas as her unscrupulous cousin. Set in lavish New Orleans locales, the plot follows Barbara’s scheme for wealth and romance ending in awakening and consequence. Also in schedule: I Can Get It For You Wholesale on November 3-4.

RKO Radio Robert Mitchum Ava Gardner Melvyn Douglas Princess Theatre Miss Gardner Barbara Beaurevel New Orleans Carrie Crandall Crandall Barbara Mitchum Douglas

Baron of Arizona stars Price and Drew at Princes Theatre

Vincent Price and Ellen Drew headline The Baron of Arizona, a lavish Pippert Pictures drama about James Addison Reavis the great forger who tried to seize 113000 square miles of Arizona. The film opens Tuesday and Wednesday at Princes Theatre with Smoky following on November 6 and 7.

James Addison Reavis Arizona United States Pippert Pictures Vincent Price Ellen’ Drew Princes Theatre Reavis Arizona Land Office Arizona Territory Department of Interior Washington Louisiana Alaska

Miss Jean Clark and Ron Clark wed in Salina church

Miss Jean Clark and Ron Clark united in marriage October 20 1951 at United Brethren church Salina. Rev H W Sims officiated at 7 PM. The bride's mother is Mrs K L Fetterling of Dodge City. the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Wm Clark of Scandia. She is a Logan High School graduate. he a Scandia High School graduate who served two years in World War II including six months overseas, much of it in a prisoner of war camp.

Jean Clark Ron Clark United Brethren Church of Salina H. W. Sims K. L. Fetterling Dodge City Wm. Clark Scandia Logan High School Scandia High School

Lightning Strikes Kill Cattle Near Glenwood Freeman Home

A Saturday night lightning bolt about 10 p.m. killed two cows a steer and a shoat at the Glenwood Freeman home east of town. Dr Hurtig advised immediate slaughter of the cattle.

Glenwood Freed Home Hurtig

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Hallgrens and Friends

Mr and Mrs Gus Hallgren hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hallgren and family. After noon visitors included Mr and Mrs Emerson Gritten and sons and Paul Beedrickson and Jimmy.

Gus Hallgren Lloyd Hallgren Emerson Gritten and Sons Paul Beedrickson Jimmy

Minstrel Show Revived After 37 Years in Yes Sir Mr Bones

Lippert Pictures presents Yes Sir Mr Bones at the Princess Theatre on Thursday November 1 reviving the lost art of minstrel shows with an intact interlocutor and end men. The film features oldtime performers Cotton Watts Watts Chick Watts Shes Davis F E Miller Billy Green and Elliott Carpenter among others with banjo plectrums bones and tambourines. Next week November 8 Tim Holt stars in Law of the Badland.

Mr. Bones Lippert Pictures Princess Theatre United States Ron Ormond Cotton Chick Watts Shes Davis F. E. Miller Billy Green Bill Anson Elliott Carpenter

Musical Program at Methodist Church Sunday Evening

A musical program will be presented at the Methodist church on October 28 at 7 30 p m. The choir sponsors the program and a free will offering will be taken. Everyone is invited to attend.

Norway Lutheran Church Supper and Bazaar Friday Night

The annual supper and bazaar of the Norway Lutheran church will be held Friday night October 26 at 6 00 p m. Everyone is invited to attend.

Norway Lutheran Church

Goodwin Sale Friday Near Scandia on US 36

The A. F. Goodwin and Son Clean up Sale will be held Friday October 26 starting at 10 00 a m at the farm four miles north and a mile east of Scandia on US 36 detour. The auction offers some of the best cattle in the region including herd bull Triumph W 16th machinery household goods and miscellaneous items.

A. F. Goodwin and Son Scandia US 36 Triumph W

Public Sale Of Fulcomer Estate Near Scandia

Ralph G. Moe as administrator will offer machinery trucks furniture and miscellaneous at a public sale Tuesday October 30 starting at 1:00 p.m. in school district No 42 three miles west and one mile south of Scandia.

Ralph G. Moe Ernest E. Fulcomer Scandia

Mrs Lyda Larsen of Huron Dies at Home

Mrs Lyda Larsen of Huron South Dakota died at her home on Sunday morning October 20 from a heart attack. She was the widow of Adolph Larsen a brother of Frank Larsen of Scandia. She leaves daughter Wava and son Kenneth both at home. L J Larsen and Mrs Ellen Hammer of Norway traveled to attend the funeral held Wednesday.

Lyda Larsen Huron South Dakota

47 Club Social at Home of Mr and Mrs McGregor

Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGregor hosted the 47 club Thursday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Loring Mrs Carl Hugos Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Sonja Mr and Mrs Eugene Herrman Doris and Harold Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer Mrs Gustavo Ostberg and Ted and Clarence Herrman.

47 Club Lloyd McGregor Richard Loring Carl Hugos Elmer Melby Iver Hammer Sonja Eugene Herrman Doris Harold Alfred Hammer Gustavo Ostberg Ted Clarence Herrman

Greenslades Visit Windsor See British Royal Tour

Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade and Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren returned from Detroit to their home last Thursday after visiting Capt and Mrs Jack Thull and baby. They drove to Windsor Canada to see Prince Elizabeth and Prince Philip on a Canadian tour.

Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Supper guests of Mrs. Cella Stromberg

M/Sgt. Dean Corbin and Mrs. Virginia Corbin and Mrs. Maggie Corbin were Tuesday supper guests of Mrs. Cella Stromberg.

Dean Corbin Virginia Maggie .Corbin Cella Stromberg

Sunday Dinner Guests of Cardwell Family Noted

Sunday dinner guests included Janet and Kenneth Trecek from Cuba with Frank Bobby Sonny. Also present were Artie Cardwell Ardeth from Wichita and Raymond Cardwell Monte from Superior Nebraska visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell.

Charley Cardwell Janet Kenneth Frank Trecek Bobby Sonny Cuba Artie Cardwell Ardeth Wichita Raymond [Cardwell and Montte Superior Neb

Scandia School News Highlights Local Activities

Jamestown Jayhawks defeated the Scandia Swedes 36 to 19 in a Friday football game after an injury to Glenn Stensons. The issue also covers Hi-Y and Y-Teens events, honor rolls, a Junior Class play, a pep rally, band concert notes, and a Noor Noyb Weiner Roast.

Jamestown Jayhawks Scandia Glenn Stensons St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Birthday Anniversary for Mr. Walter Boyles at Beloit gathering

A Saturday evening birthday anniversary celebration was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Boyles. Present were Mr and Mrs Reuben Johnson Mr and Mrs Benny Lervoid Mr and Mrs Carl Reece Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspergen and Mr and Mrs Louis Stofer of Beloit.

Walter Boyles Lynette

Haser and White party visit Savannah for treatment

Mr. and Mrs. George Haser and Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White, joined by Mrs. Alfred Hallowell, spent Saturday in Savannah, Missouri for Mrs Haser to receive treatment. Mr. Haser and Mr. White returned home that night while Mrs. White and Mrs. Hallowell stayed with their mother a few days. We wish Mrs Haser a speedy recovery.

George Haser Arlis White Alfred Hallowell Savanah, Mo Haser Mr. Haser Mr. White White

Everett Fike Birthday Party Honored by Family Friends

Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom and Mr and Mrs O A Johnson and Lucille were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs George Fike and Everett in honor of Everett s third birthday anniversary.

Ray Tingstrom O. A. Johnson Lucille George Fike Everett

Mrs Christie Spends Saturday Afternoon With Friends

Mrs George Christie spent Saturday afternoon visiting friends Mrs Emily Willis and Mrs Alice Cahill, sharing conversation and companionship in a social gathering.

George Christie Emily Willis Alice Cahill

Kallman Forsberg Visit Belleville Hospital Aide

Mr and Mrs W F Kallman and Mrs Edith Forsberg called on Mrs Ellen McKenzie Monday afternoon. Mrs McKenzie is a patient at the Belleville hospital.

W. F. Kallman Edith Forsberg Ellen McKenzie Belleville Hospital

Johnsons Visit Housholder Home in Belleville

Mr and Mrs C A Johnson and Lucille and Glenna Johnson spent Sunday at the Glenn Housholder home in Belleville.

Mrs. C. A. Johnson Lucille and Glenna Johnson Glenn Housholder Belleville

Sunday Dinner Guests at Mrs Willis and Mrs Cahill Homes

Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Emily Willis and Mrs. Alice Cahill were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ocobock and family, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Ocobock and family, Edward Saliman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ebright, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barper, Chester Cahill, and Junior Bledsoe, of Crawford Neb.

Emily Willis Alice Cahill Harold Ocobock Junior Ocobock Edward Saliman Frank Ebright Clarence .Barper Chester Cahill Junior Bledsoe Crawford, Nebr

Hedstrom Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ephrian Hedstrom at Kackley. Mr and Mrs Harold Hedstrom and family, Billy Henry of Salina, Mr and Mrs Dave Elmberg of Courtland and Herbert Hedstrom of Camp Lowry Colo were dinner guests there.

Kenneth Danielson Elmer Danielson Ephrian Hedstrom Kackley Harold’ Hedstrom Billy Henry Salina Dave Elmberg Courtland Herbert Hedstrom Camp Lowry Colo

Triple L Club hosts husbands at pin ochle party

The Triple L Club members hosted their husbands for a pin ochle party on Saturday evening. Mrs. Roy Thomas won high and Mrs. Ren Denoyer had the low score while Bill Clark took high and Ren Denoyer low in the pin ochle games. A pot luck lunch followed.

Triple L Club Roy Thomas Ren Denoyer Bill Clark

Jarl Johnson Returns Home From Leave in San Francisco

Jarl Johnson arrives home Thursday morning from San Francisco, California, on a 30 day leave to spend time with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, other relatives, and friends.

Jarl Johnson San Francisco Calif Charles Johnson

Birthday Party Honors Virginia Corbin At City Office

Mrs. Maggie Corbin hosted a birthday party for her granddaughter Virginia Corbin Tuesday afternoon at the City Office building. The Brownie Girl Scouts attended as guests and were treated to a cake with eight candles and ice cream bars.

Maggie Corbin Virginia Corbin Brownie Girl Scouts

Brownie Girl Scouts Skating Party Friday Evening

The Brownie Girl Scouts announce a skating party Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event invites troops and families to enjoy in-house skating activities and a casual social time.

Brownie Girl Scouts

Monday Evening Guests at Larson Home

Monday evening supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Ted Larson included Mr. and Mrs. L. D. McClain, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harrison of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Swanson and Mrs. Ellen Day.

Ted Larson L. D. McClain Howard Harrison Topeka Carl Swanson Ellen Day

Mrs Leslie Rasmussen Visits Amos Blecka Home Near Cuba

Mrs Rasmussen spent several days last week at the Amos Blecka residence near Cuba helping care for her new granddaughter.

Leslie Rasmussen Amos Blecka Cuba

McClain and Harrison Families Visit In Topeka

Mr and Mrs L D McClain and Mr and Mrs Howard Harrison of Topeka spent the weekend with their mother Mrs John Swanson and other relatives and friends.

L. D. McClain Howard. Harrison Topeka John Swanson

Walter H Berger Guests at E C Wires Home

Sunday dinner guests included Walter H Berger at the home of E C Wires. The gathering featured informal conversation and a shared meal among local residents.

Walter .H. Berger E. C. Wires

Hodges Family Fares to St. Joseph Visit

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hodges and family spent Friday and Saturday in St Joseph Missouri visiting relatives and sightseeing.

Eugene Hodges St. Joseph, Mo

Hallgren and Sandell Families Visit Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren and Patricia visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and family.

Bud Hallgren Patricia Pat Sandell Familly

Lucky Nick Cain at the Princess Theatre Tonight

George Raft leads the feature Lucky Nick Cain at the Princess Theatre on Thursday October 25 with Gals Gags and Gamblers and action galore. Warner Pathe news and short subjects run with 5.00 3.00 and 3.00 prices and Home Town Picture covers the opening week of school activities.

Princess Theatre George Raft Lucky Nick Cain Warner Pathe News

Scandia Hallowe'en Show Backs Free Arena for Youth

Local merchants sponsor a free Princess Theatre Halloween party for youths on Friday November 2 with a double feature Hollywood Varieties and Sky High. Community leaders: Todd Cardwell Wilbur Zener Sanborn Lumber Derby Grain Allen Gunter Novelty Shop Hammer Grocery Elmer Thomas Friendly Inn Kenneth Christensen Scandia State Bank Isaacson Garage Wards Service Home Oil Scandia Hardware Nelsons IGA Scandia Leather Shop Haggman Wires Rexall Drug Store Bachelor Faulkner Dart Anderson Motor Swift Co Seymour Packing Scandia Journal Princess Theatre Sunshine Circle hosts events at Methodist church with 15 members and guests.

Scandia Princess Theatre Hallowe’en Hollywood Varieties Kenneth Christensen Scandia State Bank Isaacson Garage Wards Service Home Oil and Supply Co Scandia Hardware Nelson's I.G.A. Market Scandia Leather Shop Haggman and Wires Rexall Drug Store Bachelor Faulkner - Dart Anderson Motor Co Swift and Co Seymour Packing Co Scandia Journal The

Sandell Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Harlan Sandell and family entertained with Sunday dinner to guests including Mr and Mrs Eugene Hodges and family of California Mr and Mrs Emerson Mallory of Concordia Mr and Mrs N E Sandell and Ruth Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell and Steven Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell Lola and Danny and Mr and Mrs Pete Sandell and Paula.

Harlan Sandell Eugene Hodges California Emerson Mallory Concordia N. E. Sandell Ruth Rex Sandell Steven Pat Sandell Lola Danny Pete Sandell Paula

Tallent Seaman and Doctors Attend State Assembly

Mr and Mrs Charles Tallent Anthony Seaman and Mr and Mrs Bob Doctor left Tuesday morning to attend the State Assembly of the Rebekah Grande Lodge at Ottawa. Bob Doctor visited his brother Ben in Lawrence before returning home Friday.

Charles Tallent Anthony Seaman Bob Doctor Rebekah Grande Lodge Ottawa Lawrence Ben Doctor

McClure and Carlson Families Attend Kansas City Events

Alan and Alana McClure visited from Wednesday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arnt Carlson while their parents Mr and Mrs Bill Mc Clure of Republic attended the American Royal in Kansas City and visited Miss Eldine Carlson at Manhattan. They also attended the C U K State game on Saturday.

Alan Alana McClure Arnt Carlson Bill McClure Republic Kansas City Eldine Carlson Manhattan

Robison Family Trip to Wakeeney and Salina

Bob Adah Josie Edna and Sadie Robison drove to Wakeeney Saturday afternoon to take Mrs Leon Wick and her children home. They spent the night in Wakeeney and returned by way of Salina where Miss Sadie remained.

Bob Adah Josie Edna Sadie Robison Wakeeney Leon Wick Robisons Salina Miss Sadie

Larson Guests Reported by Mrs Zener

Rev and Mrs Hjalmar Larson and Hjalmar were Tuesday overnight guests of Mrs Wilbur Zener.

Hjalmar Larson Hjalmar Wilbur Zener

Bennett and Eriksons Dinner Guests of Mrs Zener

Dr. and Mrs J L Bennett and Mr. and Mrs Glen Erikson were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs Wilbur Zener.

J. L. Bennett Glen Erikson Wilbur Zener

Thursday Supper Guests at Pat Sandell Home

Thursday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Pat Sandell and family with Mr and Mrs Nites Sandell and Ruth, Mr and Mrs Eugene Hodges, and Marian and Elizabeth from San Diego California.

Pat Sandell Nites Sandell Ruth Eugene Hodges Marian Elizabeth San Diego Calif

Danielson and Swanson Families Visit Pat Sandell Home

Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson and Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and Viola were Tuesday evening guests at the Pat Sandell home.

Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Alfred Swanson Viola Pat Sandell

Waffle Supper Held at Vernon Smith Home

Mrs Charles Smith and guests Glenn Harley Charles and Johnny Sheridan from Belleville attended a waffle supper Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona.

Charles Smith Glenn Harley Charles Johnny Sheridan Belleville Vernon Smith Ramona

Hometown Films October at Princess Theatre

Thursday night October 25 features home town pictures at the Princess Theatre showing the first week of school activities. Viewers will see all grade school rooms the first day of school the high school lunch room the Home Ec room and the freshman initiation.

Princess Theatre

Sorosis Hallowe en Party Highlights Club Prizes

The Sorosis Study Club held a Hallowe en party in the club room on October 16 with hostess Mrs. Wallace Aspengren. Prizes for most unusual costumes went to Mrs. Walter Boyles as Mephisto, Mrs. Algot Anderson as a country bumpkin, and Mrs. C. V. Haggman as a Chinese Mandarin. New members Mrs. Virgil Morrow and Mrs. Vincent Alstatt were welcomed. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. George Cardwell, Mrs. Everett Johnson, and Mrs. Don Larson. Sorosis will host the Republic County Council on October 29 at the Methodist church, featuring UNESCO sponsorship and a Kansas State College student group from foreign countries. the public is invited.

Sorosis Study Club Hallowe'en Wallace Aspegren Don Larson Sorosis Republic County Council Methodist Church Unesco Kansas State College Council

Work On Curb Gutter Going Near Ma Blakeley Place

The Reece Construction Co began curb and gutter work by the post office. By Tuesday afternoon the first concrete was poured and the project shows progress. Locals wonder why work started in front of Ma Blakeley’s place as the crew presses to finish the curb and gutter portion.

The Reece Construction Co Blakeley

October meeting of Scandia OES Chapter 481

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met in stated form October 46 with Mrs. Lloyd Norris Worthy Matron and Homer Cardwell Worthy Patron presiding. After a brief business session the chapter adjourned to attend the band concert at the school house. The next meeting will be November 6 and will be Men's night.

Scandia O.E.S Lloyd Norris Homer Cardwell

Death of Arthur L. Coleman in California

Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell received word that Arthur L Coleman had died at his home in California Sunday night He leaves his widow one son Harold Coleman and one granddaughter Mrs Richard Kroker Funeral services were held Tuesday.

Carl McDowell Arthur L. Coleman California Harold Coleman Richard Kroker

Friendly Class Party at Methodist Church Weiner Roast

The Friendly Corner Class of the Methodist church held a Tuesday evening weiner roast with Rev J O Bookless and many members and families attending. After eating they sang around the fire and Rev Bookless gave a closing prayer.

Methodist Church J. O. Bookless John and Lawrence Glen Erikson J. L. Bennett Virgil Morrow Scott Lloyd Nelson Darrell H. C. Quantic Lois and Bruce Jack Reece Bill Reece John Nutlund Johnny Oscar Odell Paul Fredrickson Reynold Nystrom Carol Helen Chris Nelson Warren L. S. Richards Norma Joyce Johnson Everett Johnson Hjalmer Larson Gerhard Nelson Leslie Katherine Nelson Rev. Bookless

Hallgren Family Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hallgren and family and Mr and Mrs Bud Hallgren with Mr and Mrs Nathan Weir joined Mr and Mrs Gus Hallgren to honor the wedding anniversary celebration Friday evening.

Lloyd Hallgren Bud Hallgren Nathan Weir Gus Hallgren

Lightning Kills Three Cattle Then Sparks Butchering Party

After midnight Saturday the Glenwood Freed home hosts a gathering of families including Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and others to butcher three cows killed by lightning. The event centers on the Freeds and neighbors as plans unfold following the loss.

Glenwood Freed Home Glenn Currie Oren Reed Don Burantit Donna Raymond Robbins Milo Johnson Leonard Freed Emil Fred Boman Arthur Goodwin Grant Berggren Glenwood Freeds

Concordia family visits Pat Sandell home Saturday

Mr and Mrs John Ninemire and family of Concordia visited Saturday afternoon at the Pat Sandell home.

John Ninemire Concordia Pat Sandell

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