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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1941

Page

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Charley’s Aunt at Princess Theatre with Jack Benny

Jack Benny stars in Brandon Thomas comedy Charley’s Aunt at the Princess Theatre for Saturday and Sunday nights, aided by James Ellison and others. The farce centers on a man posing as his friend’s aunt to charm two young women, leading to two marriage proposals and a comic climax. Fox Movietone News and a Merrie Melody cartoon precede the show with a future weekend roundup featuring Richard Dix and Preston Foster.

Jack Benny Brandon Thomas Calorca Princess Theatre Jack Lauga Charley James Ellison Ka, Francis Fox Movietone News Post Merrie Melody Catoon Richard Dix Preston Foster Aia Patricia Morrison

Cowboy and the Blonde at Fox films theater

Cupid does all the hard riding in The Cowboy and the Blonde a 20th Century Fox comedy hitting screens Tuesday and Wednesday November 4 and 5 Featuring Mary Beth Hughes and George Montgomery in a light hearted spoof with a temperamental star and a non actor lead.

Cupid 20Th Century- Fox Mary Beth Hughes George Montgomery Joey

Halloween Show Friday at Princess Theatre

The city hosts a free Halloween program for Scandia children and younger at the Princess Theatre this Friday. The Cisco Kid story Ride On Vaquero with Cesar Romero and the Terrytoon When Knights Were Bold will screen for youths with treats provided. adults barred.

Scandia Princess Theatre Cesar Romero

Will Rogers’ Humorous Banking Tale

A Frisco woman goes to a large bank to cash a check and is told to endorse it with the teller insisting the husband will know the money was paid. She writes a cryptic note on the back, highlighting a humorous misunderstanding about banking etiquette.

Frisco

Red Cross and OCD Seek Civilians for Defense Roles

Washington reports the Red Cross and Office of Civilian Defense are recruiting volunteers for civilian defense. A 100000 Nurse Aide program trains women to assist registered nurses, freeing facilities for more patients. Disaster relief, mass feeding, housing, and clothing for evacuees are planned, with first aid, home nursing, and nutrition courses expanded for homes and workplaces.

Washington, D. C America Red Cross U. S. Office of Civilian Defense Office of Civilian Defense

Kansas Delegation Shines At National Reclamation Meeting

A 156 member Kansas group attended the National Reclamation convention in Phoenix. Officials from the Bureau of Reclamation and the War Department praised the delegation for pushing food control irrigation and conservation. Col. McCoach Col. Benson and Celene Benson met with Kansas representatives and pledged cooperation despite Defense program delays. The Kansas group reported strong collaboration and a successful conference with defense issues cast as a challenge.

Kansas Phoenix Arn John C. ‘Page Bureau of Reclamation Celene Benson Republican River Area National Defense

Groves Family Guests At Reece Home Sunday Supper

Mia and Mrs Emory Groves were Sunday supper guests of Mia and Jack Reece at their home with Linda Kay in attendance.

Mia Mrs Emory Groves Mr. and Jack Reece Linda Kay

Local Wonders Report Diamond Rocks and Civic News

A note discusses a field of diamond shaped "Diamond Rocks" in Jewell county and praises local curiosity. It also covers a new Sal System telephone building near the Methodist church, a heated lunch program for schoolchildren, an early frost damaging crops, pheasant season opening, and a Detroit trip ending with a newly married couple returning home.

Sal Cnuiech Ada Aspegren

Potential GOP State Ticket Candidate C A Martin

C A Martin of Community High School at Cimarron Dickenson County is named as a strong possible candidate for state superintendent. He has held roles in oral schools high schools college work served as principal and teacher and was county superintendent for four years. If he consents he would bring location and experience to the post.

Superintendent of Public Instruction C. A. Martin Cimapman Dickinson County Martin C. M. Harger Abilene

White Dependable Pivot for Lola Junior College Football

Bob White from Scandia emerged as a dependable substitute at center for Lola Junior College after stepping in for Stone in the El Dorado game. He played the final three quarters last week and held up admirably in pivot duties.

Lola Register Lola Junior College Bob White Scandia el Dorado Stone

Surprise party at Mrs. Frank Haines home Wednesday

A surprise panty was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Haines Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mesdames E. H. Lewis, J. R. Stofer, Jake Weislogel, Pearl Baird, Anna Olson, Sophia Kreeburg, Faul kiwing, Frank Granstedt, Ana Larson, Albertina Isaacson, Ida, Miss Imma Swansen and Miss Petcy Isaacson. A potluck lunch was served.

Frank Haines E. H. Lewis J. R. Stofer Jake Weislogel Pea] Baird Anna Olson Sophia Kreeburg Faul Kiwing Frank Granstedt Ana Larson Albertina Isaacson Ida Imma Swansen Petcy Isaacson

Kansas City Visitors Plan Idaho Hunt Trip

Mr and Mrs Glen Joanson and Junior Green of Kansas City visited Mr and Mrs C O Johnson and Jarl. They left Sunday for Idaho where they will spend the week hunting. Mrs Johnson and son remained at the GC O Johnsons home.

Glen Joanson Junior Green Kansas City C. O. Johnson Jarl Johnson Sunney Idaho GC. O. Johnsw Leme

Rasmussen Family Hosts Guests Saturday Evening

Mr and Mrs Ralph Rasmusen and their family spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs R A Rasmussen as guests.

Ralph Rasmusen R. A. Rasmussen

Midnight Showing of Ride on Vaquero at Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre hosts a special midnight screening of Ride on Vaquero Friday October 31 at 11 p m admission 10 cents. Loyly Lynne Ruverts blonde Mary Beth Hughes and Cesar Romero star in a 20th Century Fox thriller as they outwit a kidnap gang in this Halloween night program.

Princess Theatre Vaquero Hallowe'en Hallowe‘en Loyly Lynne Ruverts Mary Beth Hughes Cesar Romero 20Th Century-Fox

Scandia Club Sets Football Band Banquet for November 17

At a Scandia Community Club meeting the annual football and band banquet was scheduled for Monday November 17 with plates at 352 per. Erma Dietrich and Eugene Tice were named to plan the program while Cap Berger will handle ticket sales. The club seeks eight cars to transport the band to Manhattan on November 8 and asks for volunteer drivers. Vern Erickson will receive 12.50 to help with the State Corn Husking Contest at Ottawa after winning the county event. The group discussed Christmas trade, planned a November 24 supper, and noted high light rates for street lighting need reducing.

Scandia Community Club Erma Dietrich Eugene Tice Cap Berger Manhattan Scandia Supt Hodges Mugene ‘Lice Lester Richards Bom Vernon Erickson Ottawa Erickson

Jamestown and Scandia Battle to Tie in Gridiron Clash

Jamestown and Scandia fought to a 6 6 tie as Scandia blocked a kick at the 15 yard line in the third quarter. Stanley helped after a quarterback sneak for Jamestown, then a fourth down fake punt pass produced the tying score.

Jamestown Scandia Stanley Jay Hawks

National Educational Week Schedule Announced

National Educational Week runs November 10 to 14 with public events. A night school session inviting all patrons will be held on November 13 to showcase programs and resources.

Flying Swedes Clash With Smith Center Friday

The Flying Swedes face Smith Center on Friday night at the Smith Center gridiron. Smith Center touts Pattee as one of the state's top triple threats.

Smith Center Pattee

Sunday Supper Hosts Include Hammer Ler Vold Hovey Families

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hammer and family and Mr and Mrs Benny Ler vold and family and Mr and Mrs Hovey Hammer and Ning were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family.

Lloyd Hammer Benny Lervold Hovey Hammer Ning Carl Hammer

Corn Husking Contest Held Near Scandia With Four Competitors

The Corn Husking Contest at the Ed Anderson farm north of Scandia drew a good crowd as four contestants Vernon Erickson J E Freed Geo Myers and Lawrence Nonuort competed Eighty minutes were allotted Erickson won with 1464 pounds followed by Freed 1429 Myers 1837 and Nonuort 1188 The Scandia Community Club awarded Erickson 12 50 and nearby towns promised support The Farm Bureau sponsored the event supervised by H J Adams with judges Glenn B Snapp J J Smith and Garis Newison

Ed Anderson Scandia Vernon Erickson J. E. Freed Geo. Myers Lawrence Nonuort Ottawa J. Eb Kea Ericson Cluwb Erickson Chamber of Commerce Farm ‘Bureau of H. J. Adams Glenn B. Snapp Marshall J. J. Smith Garis Newison

Y W C A Heirloom Tea At High School Auditorium

A heirloom tea at the high school auditorium on October 10 runs 2 30 to 4 30 pm and 7 to 10 pm. The afternoon program opens at 3 with a trumpet solo by Alvin Moe and a high school reading. Mrs Johnson and Mrs Mimmit Conzelman sing, Kenneth Nichols performs Home On The Range. Evening features a playlet The Antique Chair with local ladies in roles and a Virginia Reel by the high school girls. A treasure collection supports men and women and children with items like Indian relics gums canes pipes old gowns and hats. All are invited to attend.

Alvin Moe Joyce Johnson Mimmit Conzelman Kenneth Nichols Irvin Currie Wm. Clark Everet Moiin Jack Smith Johnson Conzelman

Midnight Show at the Princess Reserved Seats

Call 112 and reserve seats for a fine party at the special Midnight show at the Princess Friday night. Only 10 cents to everyone.

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