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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

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Secret Fury at Princess Theatre with Colbert and Ryan

Claudette Colbert and Robert Ryan star in The Secret Fury, a suspenseful drama about a wedding interrupted by a claim of a prior marriage. As investigations unfold, the heroine faces murder charges with a climax that delivers a chilling twist. Also showing Winchester 73 with a strong supporting cast.

Claudette Colbert Robert Ryan Jack H. Skirball Bruce Manning Princess Theatre Miss Colbert Ryan Randall Justice of the Peace Jane Cowl Paul Kelly Philip Ober Elisabeth Risdon Doris Dudley Dave Barbour Viviarl Vance Winchester

Randolph Scott Stars In The Nevadan At Princess Theatre

Action star Randolph Scott headlines The Nevadan in Cinecolor as a U S Marshall chasing outlaw Forrest Tucker and rival rancher George Macready in a Nevada Territory tale. Filmed in Lone Pine and Near Mt Whitney, the outdoor drama features Dorothy Malone and others with planned showings Tuesday and Wednesday.

Randolph Scott Princess Theatre Columbia Pictures Scott Coroner Creek Oklahoma Nevada Territory California Forrest Tucker George Macready Tucker Macready Packer Lone Pine Calif High Sierra Mountains Mtt. Whitney Tucker and Dorothy Malone Frank Favylen Jeff Corey Charles Kemper Tom Powers

Bazaar and Harvest Supper at Norway Lutheran Church

The annual Bazaar and Harvest Supper at Norway Lutheran Church will be held Friday night October 27 at the church in Norway. Serving begins at 6:00 p.m. The menu features roast chicken and all the trimmings.

Norway Lutheran Church Norway

Double Funeral Saturday for Comstock Couple

Mr. and Mrs. John Sankey of Republic Vernon Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Vic Erickson went to Omaha Nebraska on Saturday October 21 to attend the double funeral for Mr. and Mrs. Beacher Comstock. The pair were drowned in an accident at Round Lake Minnesota on Tuesday October 17 while on a fishing trip.

John Sankey Republic Vernon Erickson Vic Erickson Omaha Nebr Beacher Comstock Comstock Round Lake Minn

Den Haussermann Spends Tuesday Night at Welsloge Residence

Den Haussermann of Clay Center spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Jae Welsloge Details imply a social visit at the Welsloge home in a local Ballot-era society notice.

den Haussermann Clay Center Jae Welsloge

Dovel Family Visit Spanned Kirwin Sunday

Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel and Mrs Fannie Dovel visited with Mrs Fannie Dovels sister Mrs Gertie Klontz and other relatives in Kirwin Sunday.

Rodney Dovel Fannie Dovel Gertie Klontz Kirwin

Swedish Actress Marta Toren Cast in Spy Hunt

Swedish star Marta Toren, brought to Universal-International from Stockholm, stars in Spy Hunt as a member of British Intelligence. The Princess engagement kicks off Thursday November 2, following earlier roles opposite Dick Powell and Howard Duff in Casbah Rogues Regiment Il leg al Entry Sword in the Desert and Rim of the Canyon remains upcoming.

Hollywood Marta Toren Royal Academy Stockholm Universal - International Studio France Tony Martin Yvonne DeCarlo Marta Howard Duff Sam Spade Universal - International Miss Toren Dick Powell Rogues’ Regiment George Brent America Palestine

Auxiliary Met Plans Halloween Carnival for Veterans

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on October 18 with ten members present. They outlined a November membership drive and a Halowe en Carnival and dance on October 31 to fund rehabilitation for disabled veterans, featuring dancing, fortune telling, fish pond, bingo, prizes for tacky costumes, and free doughnuts and coffee.

Halowe’en American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Dale Sanderson Ralph Rasmussen Homer Cardwell Concordia Stunday Charley Cardwell Vic Carlson

Young Adult class installs officers at Larson home

The Tue theran Sunday School Young Adult class met at Don Larson’s home on Thursday night to install new officers and plan a Fall Party for the coming year. Officers include President Kenneth Tuley and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. John Dart with Mrs. Walter Boyles as teacher. many members attended.

Tuetheran Sunday School Don Larson Kenneth i Tuley Reuben Johnson Kenneth Christensen Kenneth Tuley John Dart Walter Boyles Algor Anderson Ronald Alice Hammer Irene Vernon Swanson N. H. Pearson Arnold Perry Martha Harvey Merle Melby Lois Erickson Ruth ‘oJhnson George Larson Keneth Christensen Harold Harvey Hammer Sonia

Clark family travels from Westin to Washington

Ron Clark left Sunday for Westin Missouri. Lana Clark who had stayed with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Bill Clark and Billy accompanied him to her home in Washington.

Ron Clark Westin, Mo Lana Clark Bill Clark Billy Washington

Hastings Guests Dine With Robisons At Sunday Supper

Mr and Mrs Leon Wick Linda and Robin of Hastings Nebraska were Sunday evening supper guests at the Robison home. Mrs Alex Scott who had stayed with them the past few weeks helping care for the new baby returned home with them.

Leon Wick Linda Robin Hastings Nebr Robison Home Alex Scott

Scandia Swedes win fifth straight football game

Scandia Swedes defeated Jamestown 61 to 12 on October 20 with a one quarter start by the first team and the second unit playing the rest. The paper also notes a Hayrack ride hosted by the band and a PTA event featuring Mrs. Blair's Europe trip and a Cheese Album film, plus honor rolls and classroom activities across grades.

Scandia

Sorosis Study Club Meets in October Highlights

The Sorosis Study Club met October 17 with Mrs. Raymond Cooper hosting and Mrs. George Cardwell presiding. Mrs. Bill Reece won a prize for the best response to "Short Cuts in Housekeeping." The club voted to contribute to the War Veterans' Christmas fund and sponsor the Citizenship Essay Contest for high school sophomores and juniors with the BU Feed theme "Peace Through Understanding." Mrs. Hobart West reported on the Sixth District Federation meeting at Mankato and a memorial service was noted. A panel led by Mrs. Ralph Larson discussed efficiency in homemaking. Mrs. Max Muth will host November 7.

Sorosis Raymond Cooper George Cardwell Bill Reece Cli War Veterans Girl Scouts Wil Hobart West Sixth District Federation Mankato Wallace Aspe Sorosis Club Algot Anderson E. E. Conzelman John Dart Wallace Aspegren Sou Ralph Larson Max Muth

Amana Group Hosts Ladies Tea For Forsbergs

A Friday gathering of Amana Group ladies and guests at the Forsbergs home included Rev. N. H. Pearson and many members such as Minnie Anderson Will Kallman Ed Swanson Victor Carlson Arnt Carlson Art Cardwell Irving Isaacson Richard Loring Joe N. Johnson Marc Johnson and Frank Lervold. Mrs Forsberg, a charter Amana member, will be missed and the group presented a gift. Pot luck lunch was shared in the late afternoon.

Amana Lutheran Church Albin Forsberg Aere N. H. Pearson Minnie Anderson Will Kallman Ed ‘Swanson Victor Carlson Arnt Carlson Art Cardwell Irving ‘Isaacson Richard Loring Joe N. Johnson Marc Johnson Wichita Frank Lervo Ohio Forsberg Esther Lindberg Edward Forsberg Janice Clifford Lindberg Sharon Roger Dewayne Lindberg Beverly Algor Anderson Ronald E. V. Carlson Clifford Carlson Clara Mae Carlson Gust Larson Carl E. Larson Carl Hammer Chas. Tedrow Frank Isaacson Ed Swanson Vernon J. Swenson E. T. Olson George Larson Carlson Claude Goodwin J. W. Hall Wilbert Hall Elmer Melby Elsie Christensen Harold Carrol Anderson Ida Isaacson

Belleville Visit Includes Norris Guests From Republic

Sunday afternoon visitors to Mr. and Mrs Clyde Norris in Belleville included Ada Aspegren and Norman Sankey with Judith Anita and Don Larson and Sonia, Carroll Anderson and family, Loren Carlgren and George Larson and families from Republic.

Clyde Norris Belleville Ada Aspegren Carroll Anderson Judith Anita Norman Sankey Republic Don Larson Sonia Loren Carlgren George Larson

Friends Honor Danielsons With Housewarming and Shower

Thursday evening celebrations honored Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson at their new home with a housewarming and grocery shower. A pot lunch followed for the honorees and numerous relatives and friends including El mer Danielson Alfred Swanson Gloria Viola Pat Sandell Lola Marker Lindecrantz Jim Briscoe Cecil Allen Keith Ha Dickie Emerson Gritten Dale Stafford Bernita George Simmons Leslie Rasmussen Homer Cardwell John Freed Oscar Berggren Rex Sandell Steven and more.

Kenneth Danielson Bud Hallgren Marker Lindecrantz Robert and Leon George Christie Lars Norgard Carlson Martin Johnson Norman Paul Osborne Tekla Brown Vernon Smith Ramona Andrew Stafford Bernita Lloyd Brown Larry Shirley Otto Brandt Mis Pat Sandell Lola Alfred Swanson Gloria Viola Clifford Frank Isaacson Carl Richard Loring Elmer Danielson Buddy Hallgren Danielson Marker Lindecrantz and Sons Jim Briscoe Cecil Allen Keith Dickie Emerson Gritten Dale Gritten Dale Stafford George Simmons Leslie Rasmussen Carol Homer Cardwell John Freed Oscar Berggren Rex Sandell Steven

Farewell Party Honoring S S Temple Leaves Scandia

A Saturday evening farewell gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pete Sandell and Paul celebrated S S Temple who is departing Scandia. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. E C Mills and Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Mills of Concordia, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Letourneau of Clyde, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman of Red Cloud Neb, Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cox, Mr. and Mrs Virgil Morrow, plus the guest of honor Mr. Temple.

Pete Sandell Paul S. S. Temple Scandia E. C. Mills Ronnie Mills Concordia Leonard Letourneau Clyde Warren Zimmerman Red Cloud Nebr George Cardwell Robert Cox Virgil Morrow Mr. Temple

Doctors Haggman and Granstedt Attend KU Medical Lecture

Dr. C. V. Haggman and Dr. Gran stedt will attend a medical lecture at Kansas University hospital in Kansas City on Thursday October 26. They will be away for the full day.

C. V. Haggman Granstedt Kansas University Hospital Kansas City

Rider From Tucson Heads Princess Theatre Feature

The Prin cess Theatre presents Tim Holt Western Rider From Tucson tonight with Richard Martin as Chito Rafferty. The program includes a Warner-Pathe News reel, a two reel musical, other shorts and 30 additional features.

Princess Theatre Tim Holt Rider Tucson Richard Martin Chito Rafferty Warner - Pathe News

Fellowship Supper Honors Forsbergs Before Ohio Move

A Lutheran church fellowship supper on Wednesday October 18 honored Mr. and Mrs. Albin Forsberg as they prepare to move to Ohio. Attendees included many Forsberg relatives and local families celebrating together.

Free Halowe'en Show Set for November 3 in Scandia

A community funded free Halowe'en show sponsored by Scandia business and professional people will screen Beware of Spooks starring Joe E Brown at the Princess Theatre Friday November 3. The event aims to entertain local children while urging respectful behavior to avoid damaging property on Halloween night. Sponsors include Frazier Recreation Parlor Sanborn Lumber Co Inc F. and M. Stores Currie and Strand Seymour Packing Co Neal Cady Derby Grain Co Hammer Grocery and many others.

Scandia Princess Theatre Hallowe’en Joe E. Brown Columbia Frazier Recreation Parlor Sanborn Lumber Co., Inc F. and M. Stores Currie and Strand Seymour Packing Co Neal Cady The Derby Grain Co Hammer Grocery Post Office

United Evangelistic Advance Mobilizes 38 Denominations

The United Evangelistic Advance launches a 15 month nationwide evangelism drive under the banner America For Christ. Thirty eight denominations with 37 million members join leaders like E Stanley Jones and T Z Koo to coordinate interdenominational campaigns across communities and at mass meetings. A Scandia Methodist pastor notes the local Methodist Evangelistic Advance ties to the national effort as Rev J Orville Bookless prepares to name a lead preacher for the local campaign starting November 12.

United States E. Stanley Jones America India T. Z. Koo China Bryan Green England Baez-Camargo Mexico Stephen S. Neill World Council of Churches of Switzerland United Evangelistics Advance Unitedivyancor Cone Scandia Methodist Church Methodist Evangelistic Advance Fiere United Advance J. Orville Bookless Focal

B B Club of Munden Holds All Day Meeting With Former Member

The B B Club of Munden met with former member Mrs Cora Dovel for an all day gathering. A noon pot luck dinner preceded a delicious afternoon lunch served to Mildred Waterson and numerous ladies including Mrs Mae Hiatt Mrs Blanche Skala Mrs Cleo Stransky Mrs Wilma Blecha Mrs Lucille Janasek Mrs Leonna Palicek Mrs Helen Brokesh Mrs Ruth Stransky Mrs Winona Meyvera Mrs Marty Koukal Mrs Mary Brosh Mrs Edna Houdek Mrs Elsie Stranksy Mrs Lucille Pressnall and Mrs Olga Hanzlick.

B.B. Club of Munden Cora Dovel Phursgay Mildred Waterson Mae Hiatt Blanche Skala Cleo ,Stransky Wilma Blecha Lucille ‘Janasek Leonna Palicek Helen Brokesh Ruth’ Stransky Winona Meyvera Marty Koukal Mary Brosh Edna ‘Houdek Elsie Stransky Lucille Pressnall Olga ‘Hanzlick

Berry Family Travels to Detroit for Son’s Wedding

Mr and Mrs Emery Berry and their daughters left Wednesday for Detroit Michigan to visit their son Darrell Berry and other relatives and to attend Darrell Berry’s wedding on Saturday October 28 in Detroit.

Emery Berry Detroit Mich Darrell Darrell Berry

Smith Family Visit in Wichita Includes Baby Return

Mr and Mrs Wayne Smith and Os car Abbey visited Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and baby in Wichita on Sunday. Mrs Abbey who had been visiting there returned home with them.

Wayne Smith Oscar Abbey Jack Smith Baby Wichita Mrs. Abbey

Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club Elects New Officers

The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club met at Ambrose schoolhouse with 20 members. Officers elected include Janet Millen as President Kay Rasmussen Vice President Allen Dean Millen Secretary Treasurer Carol Rasmussen Reporter Merlyn Farlee Song Leader Beverly Mikesell Parliamentarian Barbara MccChure Pianist and council members Jimmy Swherecinsky Pauline Cardwell. A yearbook committee was formed and program included piano solo Project talk and kitchen shortcuts demonstration.

Sherdahl Boosters Ambrose Robert Lindecrantz Merlyn Farlee Allen Millen Janet Millen Kay Rasmussen Allen Dean Millen Carol Rasmussen Beverly Mikesell Barbara MccChure Jimmy Swherecinsky Pauline Cardwell Beth Habiger Na- Deane Tallent Homer Cardwell Frankie Mikesell Glenn Farlee Mike McClure NaDeané Tallent Carol June Rasmussen

OKS MET OCTOBER 17 AT OES MEETING IN Scandia

Scandia Chapter No. 481 O E S met October 17 with Mrs Sherman Robison as Worthy Matron and Wim J Matthias as Worthy Patron presiding. Mrs El Reno Sedertin served as substitute officer. Degrees were conferred after business. the Men s Quartet sang. Ophel Chapter Belleville guests attended. A social hour and refreshments followed.

Scandia O.E.S Sherman Robison Wim. J. Matthias el Reno Sedertin Ophel Belleville

Social Hour Club Met and Plans November Meeting

The Social Hour Club met October 19 with Mrs. Warren Johnson. Twelve members and Mrs. John Wisknefske answered roll call with a joke. They adjourned to meet November 2 at Mr. Oscar Odell’s home. Roll call will note an outstanding event from childhood. Entertainment committee: Mrs. Rex Sandell, Mrs. Ralph Rasmussen, Mrs. Dale Stafford.

Warren Johnson John Wisknefske Oscar Odell Rex Sandell Ralph Rasmussen Dale Stafford

Community visit highlights Tuleys in Republic

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley of Republic visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs H W Reece and daughter.

Kenneth’ Tuley Republic H. W. Reece

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