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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

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Man With Out a Star shines in Technicolor at Princess

Universal-International’s western drama stars Kirk Douglas Jeanne Crain Claire Trevor and William Campbell. Douglas plays Dempsey Rae with Crain as a tough ranch owner and Campbell in his first starring role. The film features vivid outdoor Technicolor and strong supporting turns before the next showings November 5 6.

Universal - International Princess Theatre Kirk Douglas Jeanne Crain Claire Trevor William Campbell Douglas Miss Crain Abegisters Campbell Dempsey Rae Science Gald Russell Metty Richard Boone Texas Mara Corday Myrna Hansen Daddy Longlegs

OES Meets in Regular October Session at Scandia Chapter

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES held its regular meeting October 18 with Mrs. Ralph Moe and Carl Hammer presiding. Guests from Scottsville No. 45 and Munden No. 304 were welcomed. Two initiations occurred and a friendship ceremony is planned for November 1. Refreshments followed with bingo and grab bag activities.

Scandia OES Ralph Moe Carl Hammer Frank Granstedt Max Croesant Croesant Scottsville Morris Morovek Morovek Wothy Munden Elsie Cox Fred Cox Margaret Mates R. W. Lane Donaig Cox Milen Lipke Alice Kadel Florence Christie Minnie Rhodes Alice Hale Nora Hiffilfinger Avenue Effingham Ardyce Ulrich Olive Superior Nebr Olga Hanzlick Rudolph Stener Josephine Chico Calif Wm. J. Matthias Star of the East Raymond Stewart

Sorosis Study Club Met October 18 With Miss Hageman Hostess

The Sorosis Study club met October 18 with Miss Blanche Hageman as hostess. Mrs N H L Pearson presented a paper on The Return of the Jew, outlining Jewish history belief and ritual and the significance of Jews’ return to Israel in relation to prophecies and international problems. The next meeting is November 1 at 2:00 p.m.

Sorosis Study Club Blanche Hageman N. H L. Pearson Israel

Noyb Club Meeting Adjoins November Hostess

Mrs. Loren Florell hosted the N. O. Y. B. club Thursday afternoon with nine members present. After the business meeting a lunch was served and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Alva Thompson on November 17.

Loren Florell N.O.Y.B Eith Alva Thompson

Honor Roll Subscriptions Recap for Past Week

New and renewal subscriptions received include Vernice Swanson of Omaha Nebraska Hjalmar M Larson of Lawrence Kansas Rev and Mrs C H Larsen of Sansom Kansas. The list highlights individual supporters contributing to the 4055 honor roll program.

Vernice Swanson Omaha Nebr Hjalmar M. Larson Lawrence

Y Teen girls aid UNICEF with global care drive

For Halloween the Scan dia Y-Teens plan a three way sharing drive to help All the Worlds Children. Coins collected by October 31 will provide milk for a child in Korea rice for a child in India and medicine for a child with yaws in Burma.

Hallowe'en Scandia Hallowe’en Unicef Korea India Burma

Wall eyed Pike Taken From Republican River Noted Catch

Carl Erickson caught a wall eyed Pike in the Republican river last week weighing 344 pounds. The catch is notable for the species rather than the fish condition, as wall eyed Pike are rarer in Kansas streams and more common in northern waters like Minnesota.

Carl Erickson Republican River Kansas Minnesota

Scandia football loss and school notes from Burr Oak game

Scandia dropped fifth game of the season 20 to 6 to Burr Oak after Burr Oak led 14 0 with a late fourth quarter Scandia touchdown by Vernon Williams. Vocational Agriculture reports detail NCK Hereford sale at Belleville and American Royal events. The issue covers class activities from third to eighth grades, spelling awards, and a Belleville skating party with notes on teachers meetings and new desks.

Scandia Burr Oak Vernon Williams Toose NCK Belleville Harold Melhus Kansas City

Scandian Community Club Plans Evening Meeting

The Scandian Community Club meets tonight at 7 30 pm in the City office to outline the Christmas program and appoint committees. The gathering emphasizes a very important planning session for the holiday arrangement.

Scandian Community Club

Scandia Community Club Hallowe'en Show Planned

The Scandia Community Club will sponsor a free Hallowe'en show for youths on Monday October 31 at the Princess Theatre. "King Richard and the Crusaders" will be shown with cartoons and a brief program. The club cautions youths to avoid mischief to keep these free screenings going.

Scandia Community Club Hallowe’en Princess Theatre King Richard and the Crusaders Dncin Rinewunt Net Sethi Hallowe'en

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Barbara Cooper in Church Parlors

Miss Barbara Cooper was honored at a bridal shower held Saturday night in the Methodist church parlors. Hosts included Misses Irene Hammer Ann Peter and Marjorie Lervold with Lois Erickson and Rose Thompson. Guests listed many area friends and family as refreshments were served and gifts opened. The bride to be is set to marry Ronald Anderson on October 30.

Irene. Hammer Ann Peterson Marjorie Lervold Lois Erickson Rose Thompson Methodist Church Barbara Cooper Ronald Anderson Don Bender Miss Cooper Raymond Cooper Aigot Anderson N. S. Cooper Donald Bender Ellsworth Eldon, Hammeke Manhattan Ray Tingstrom Max Berry George Fiké Ruby Berry Irvin Currie Everett Johnson Norman Currie Max Thompson H. C. Quantic Lester Thompson ElRene Sederlin Carl Hammer M. L. Larson Hobart West Tony Nystrom Eve. Sandborn Wm. J. Matthias Wanda Everhart Roy Thomas Frankie Mikesell Joyce Johnson Charles Freed Wilbur Zener Robert Doctor Larry Hobson Donald Housholder

Blunk and Smith Are Married in Navy Chapel Ceremony

Miss Bonnie Blunk of Cassville Missouri and Eugene Smith son of J W Smith of Scandia were married October 8 1955 at the Naval Air Base Chapel in Pensacola Florida. Mr Smith recently discharged from four years Navy service. They will reside in Wichita where Mr Smith is employed.

Bonnie Blunk Cassville Eugene Smith J. W. Smith Scandia Naval Air Base Chapel Pennnscola Fla Smith Navy Wichita

Legion officials to visit Scandia for noon gathering

The Sixth District Commander of the American Legion and the Auxiliary president with district officers will attend a noon Thursday event in Scandia. A potluck dinner will be served and all ex service men and their families plus auxiliary members are invited.

The American Legion Auxiliary Scandia

Ladies plan program for HDU Achievement Day Tea

Mrs Oscar Odell, Mrs Everett Lee Johnson, Mrs Leo Gritten and Mrs Elsie Noble met with Mrs Homer Cardwell on October 18 to arrange the program for the HDU Achievement Day Tea.

Oscar Odell Everett Lee Johnson Leo Gritten Elsie Noble Homer Cardwell HDU

Birthday Dinner Surprise for Mrs. Andy Thompson

Mrs. Andy Thompson enjoyed a pleasant birthday at a Sunday potluck dinner with Rollo Thompson, Alva Thompson, the Thompson family, Ernest Kirk, Charley Loomis, Leonard Countryman and family of Esbow, Lucille Spooner and sons of Burr Oak, Gene Clark and family of Concordia, Hugh Modlin and sons, Philip Pixler of Salina, and Mise Lauretta Freed and Glenn Kirk joining in the afternoon.

Andy Thompson Rollo’ Thompson Alva Thompson Ernest Kirk Charley Loomis Leonard Countryman Esbow Lucille Spooner Burr Oak Gene Clark Concordia Hugh Modlin Philip Pixler Salina Thompson Mise Lauretta Freed Glenn Kirk

Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Greenslades

Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cowker City and Mrs Agnes Cardwell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade.

Jack Thull Cowker City Agnes Cardwell Duaine Greenslade Sam Greenslade

Mrs Viola Wagner Returns Home From Eight Week Visit

Mrs Viola Wagner goes back to Los Angeles after eight weeks with her mother Mrs Daisy Reed and sister Mrs Allen Gunter in town. Mrs Rameey accompanies her for an indefinite visit back home.

Viola Wagner Los Angeles Calif Daisy Reed Allen Gunter Rameey

Christmas Decorations Meeting in Scandia

Decorating Committee announces a city office meeting on Friday October 28 at 7 30 PM to plan Christmas decorations for Scandia including streets a revolving tree Nativity Scene on the hill and home prizes of 20 15 10 and 5. Guy Ole Frazier is chairman.

Scandia Guy Ole) Frazier

Norway Vikings Host Guest Clubs At Belleville Skating Party

The Sherdahl Boosters and Pawnee Indians 4H clubs were guests of the Norway Vikings 4 H club at a skating party in Belleville on October 21. Attendees from Sherdahl Boosters included James and Kenneth Schercinsky Richard Mikesell Ronald and John Odell Larry and Kenneth Kelley Rex and Sharon Freed Maudie Hallack Gary Reed John Minihan Douglas Buarnet Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell and Mr and Mrs Wm Hallack.

Sherdahl Boosters Pawnee Indians Norway Vikings Belleville Sherdahl James Kenneth Schercinsky Richard Mikesell Ronald John Odell Larry Kenneth Kelley Rex Sharon Freed Maudie Hallack Gary Reed John Minihan Douglas Buarnet Homer Cardwell Wm. Hallack

Legion Auxiliary Met Holds October Meeting at Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion Hall on Tuesday October 18 with eight members present. Plans were made for a potluck dinner on October 27 when state and district officers join the Legion and Auxiliary. The next meeting is November 2. Josie Robison and 21 Brownie Scouts held a weiner roast on October 12 with cocoa and entertainment.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Legion and Auxiliary Josie Robison Wayne Smith

Friday Evening Supper Guests At Lena Lloyd Home

Friday evening visitors included Mrs Lena Lloyd and Franklin with Fred Granstedt of Kansas City and Edna and Adah Robison joining.

Lena Lloyd Franklin Fred Granstedt Kansas City Edna Adah Robison

Kansas Dams and Lakes Spark Public Debate at Brookville

A defense of dams and lakes in Kansas fills the Brookville crowd with pride over Lake Kanopolis’s Labor Day turnout of 23 000 visitors. Residents urge progress against provincialism and question the greatest good to the greatest number as plans for dams and parks move forward.

Kansas City Kansan Kansas Brookville Salina Lake Kanopolis Kansang Lynn ‘ Martin Arkansas Southern Hospitality Missouri Valley

Bell Offers New Service For Long Distance Calls

Southwestern Bell announces a personalized retry option for delayed long distance calls in Scandia. Customers may choose to have the operator try later or to place the call again at their request. Operators will follow the customer’s direction to speed through next steps.

Scandia W. L. Ginn Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Ailor Ginn

Social Hour Club Met for October Meeting

The Social Hour club met with Mr Morten Jensen on October 21 with 14 members and two guests. The group held a weiner roast at the Ambrose school house on October 16. Mrs Bill Waite presented the special number and read three poems Smart Dog I Love You and Smart Grandmother. The meeting adjourned to meet Mrs Warren Johnson on November 4 with roll call about an interesting place in Kansay. The special number will be by Mrs Cecil Allen.

Morten Jensen Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Ambrose School House Bill Waite Warren, Johnson

Courtland WSCS Invited to 16th Anniversary Event

The WSCS of Scandia Methodiah church is invited to the Courtland WSCS 16th anniversary on Thursday November 8 at 2 88 p m at Courtland Methodist church. All WSCS ladies urged to attend and those needing transportation call Mrs Jackeece. The regular date will be postponed to a later announced time.

WSCS Scandia Mathodiah Church Courtland Courtland Methodist Church Mra Jackeece

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