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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1952

Page

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About Face Warner Bros Big Musical Stars Newcomers

Warner Bros Technicolor musical About Face headlines Gordon MacRae Eddie Bracken and Dick Wesson with Virginia Gibson Aileen Stanley Jr Cliff Ferre and Joel Grey in a cadet comedy at Southern Military Institute. The Prin cess Theatre shows Saturday and Sunday November 12 plus an earlier stop November 8-9 for A Streetcar Named Desore.

Cliff Ferre Joel Grey Southern Military Institute Gordon Eddie S.M.I Gordon MacRae Eddie Bracken Lovely Ladies Warner Bros Desore

Girl Scout Week Celebrations Honor Founder Juliette Low

All Girl Scouts join national celebration of Girl Scout Week honoring Juliette Low founder of the movement. Local Brownies and Intermediates meet with leaders. committees named. invites girls to join as Brownies or Girl Scouts during this community observance.

Juliette Low Girl Scouts of America Girl Scout Week How T. A Algo Josie Robison Warren Nelson Warren Zimmerman le Ae Johnson Irving Isaacson Don Bender Carl Scott J. L. Bennett R. ®. Cooper George Cardwell Walter Boyles Wyane Smith Blanche Haggman Reynold Nystrom W. H. Pearson Walter H. Berger

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Briggs and Mrs Thompson

Mr and Mrs Hugh Modlin hosted a Sunday birthday dinner honoring Mrs Marvin Briggs and Mrs Andy Thompson. Guests included Charley Loomis Oscar Tucker Grace Wheeler Leonard Countryman Lucille Spooner Gene Clark Floyd Thompson Dixie Thompson and other family members from Burr Oak Mankato Esbow Concordia Norway and nearby areas.

Hugh Modlin Marvin Briggs Andy Thompson Charley Loomis Oscar Tucker Nebr Grace Wheeler Og Andy ‘Thompson Briggs

Community Calls At Berggren Home Mention Several Names

Distorted list shows visitors over the past week at Charlie Berggren’s home. Names include Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren Norma Mr and Mrs Qecar Berggren Mrs Vic Berggren Mr and Mrs Richard Fogel berg and family John and Fadon Fike George Fike Sgt Charles File Kansas City Rev Bertha Jackson Republic Roy Thomas.

Charlie Berggren Grant Berggren Norma

Richard Widmark and Marilyn Monroe Star in Don’t Bother to Knock

The Princess Theatre screens the Richard Widmark Marilyn Monroe co star film Don’t Bother to Knock on Wednesday November 5 with adult themes and sharp NY hotel set drama. Advance reports call it forthright and steamy yet laced with bright comedy. Another feature, Bagels in the Afternoon, arrives on Wednesday November 12.

Princess Theatre Richard Widmark Marilyn Monroe 20Th Century Fox New York Widmark Miss Monroe

Sorosis Study Club Hosts October 21 Legislative Meeting

Mrs. Algor Anderson and Mrs. Kenneth Tuley hosted the Sorosis Study club legislative meeting on October 21. Political party decorations adorned the room. Moderator Mrs. Bill Reece led a panel on personal qualifications of national state and local candidates. Tea honored Mrs. C. V. Haggman after the program.

Algor Anderson Kenneth Tuley Sorosis Study Club Bill Reece C. V. Haggman

County Council Meeting Held at EUB Church

Republic County Council held an all day session Monday at the EUB church in Republic. Attendees from the Scandia Sorosis club included County President Mrs Frankie Mikesell and members Mrs John Dart, Mrs George Cardwell, Mrs Carl Scott, Mrs R E Cooper, Mrs Max Muth, Mrs E E Conzelman, Mrs Don Larson, Mrs Everett Johnson, Mrs Max Thompson, Mrs H L Wampler, and Mrs Henry Henricksen.

Republic County Council EUB Republic Scandia Sorosis Club Frankie Mikesell John Dart George Cardwell Carl Scott R. E. Cooper Max Muth E. E. Conzelman Don Larson Everett Johnson Max Thompson H. L. Wampler Henry Henricksen

Birthday observance honors Clarence Swanson family

A Thursday evening gathering honored Clarence Swanson on his birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ted Larson and Allen Mrs Ellen Day Mrs Olive Is aacson Mrs Alice Cahill Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson Mr and Mrs Charles Swanson and Dennis.

Clarence Swanson Ted Larson Allen Ellen Day Olive Isaacson Alice Cahill Carl Swanson Charles Swanson Dennis

Birthday Celebration For Mrs. Ed Olson At Home

Mrs. Ed Olson was honored Thursday afternoon as friends gathered at her home to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Attendees included Mrs. N. H. Pearson Mrs Ss J Swenson Miss Emma Swenson Mrs Axel Smith Mrs W F Kallman Mrs Charles Freed Mrs W W Aspgren Mrs Ada Aspgren Mrs Edith Forsberg Mrs Carl Hugos and Gladys and Miss Blanche Haggman.

Ed Olson N. H. Pearson Ss. J. Swenson Emma Swenson Axel Smith W. F. Kallman Charles Freed W. W. Aspegren Ada Aspegren Edith Forsberg Carl Hugos Gladys Blanche Haggman

Local families gather for Sunday dinner in Cawker City area

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Thull and children of Cawker City and Phyllis Aspgren were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Duaine Greenslade. Afternoon and supper guests included Mr. and Mrs Homer Cardwell, Mrs. Agnes Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cardwell and Monte, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Cardwell, Kenneth and Janet, and Mrs. Delbert Aspgren and Ronald.

Jack Thull Cawker City Phyllis Aspegren Duaine Greenslade Homer Cardwell Agnes Cardwell Raymond Cardwell Monte Charley Cardwell Kenneth Janet Delbert Aspegren Ronald

Sunday Dinner Guests Celebrate Johnson Olson Family

Sunday dinner honored Mr and Mrs Joseph Johnson and Richard for Oliver Johnsons wedding anniversary. Guests included Lawrence Olson Rackley Ed and Eben Johnson Levi Olson Everett Johnson Oliver Johnson and Eugene along with afternoon visitors Arthur Sjoholm Jamestown.

Joseph Johnson Richard Oliver Johnson Lawrence Olson Rackley Eben Johnson Levi Olson Everett Johnson Eugene Arthur Sjoholm Jamestown

Air Force Trainee Bill Moe Transferred to Amarillo Base

Bill Moe has completed basic training and, after enlisting a few weeks ago, has been transferred to the Air Force Base in Amarillo Texas for further assignment and training.

Bill Moe Air Force Air Force Base Amarillo, Texas

Weekend Supper Hosted by Aspegren Family

Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and their children entertained Saturday evening for guests including Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Aspegren and families, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Johnson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Davis and children, the Jennings Roger and Nancy party from Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Blackburn and children, Mrs. Duaine Greenslade, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Aspegren.

Delbert Aspegren Oscar Aspegren Ronald Johnson Erwin ‘Davis

Social Caller List at Eastvedt Home Names Many Guests

Last week visitors at the Eastvedt residence included Ed Lewis of Texas C B Stengags Alfred Hammer W W L Van Auken and families Dan and Richard Date Ainsworth M L Larson Harold Smith Sheryl David Robert Ainsworth Randy Betsy Glensi Larson and Lyle several couples and individuals attended.

E. M. Eastvedt Ed Lewis Texas C. B. Stengags Alfred Hammer W.W. L. van Auken Danny Richard Date Ainsworth M. L. Larson Harold Smith Sheryl David Robert Ainsworth Randy Betsy Glensi- Larson Lyle

Scandia Scores Win Over Randall in Friday Game

Scandia beat Randall 32 to 26 as Randall led 19 points in the first quarter and was held scoreless until the final period. Scandia tied in the second, took the lead in the third, and scored the winning TD with under four minutes left. The item also notes school activities and student achievements across grades.

Scandia Randall

Local Society Engagements Feature Notable Couples

Mrs. Charles Tuley, Mr. and Mrs. Guy French, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Strom, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias appear among listed guests in a social note detailing upcoming events and host connections.

Charles Tuley Guy French C. W. Strom Wm. J. Matthias

Rasmussen returns home to convalesce after hospital stay

Mrs. Christine Rasmussen is back from the hospital and recovering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen where she receives care and rest following medical treatment.

Christine Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen

Porter Ahrens Hosts Dinner Guests

Tuesday evening dinner guests of Dr and Mrs E Porter Ahrens included Dr and Mrs C V Haggman Miss Blanche Haggman Miss Mabel Haggman and Mr and Mrs A J Perry Diane Marcia and Robert

And E. Porter Ahrens C. V. Haggman Blanche Mabel Haggman A. J. Perry Diane Marcia Robert

Belleville afternoon social noted by local ladies

Mrs. Charles Hohman, Mrs. Bob Pence, Mrs. Vic Brown, Mrs. Dale Price and Clarissa, Mrs. C. F. Perry and Mrs. Curtis Brown and Synthia spent Saturday afternoon in Belleville.

Charles Hohman Bob Pence Vic Brown Dale Price Clarissa C. F. Perry Curtis Brown Synthia Belleville

Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring Spend Evening With Hohmans

Mr and Mrs Glenn Loring spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Hohman, sharing a quiet social gathering at their home.

Mrs. Dale Price Kipp and Mrs. Bob Pence Visit Hohman

Mrs. Dale Price and Kipp and Mrs. Bob Pence were Saturday morning callers of Mrs. Maggie Hohman, sharing a friendly visit.

Dale. Price Kipp Bob Pence Maggie Hohman

Mr and Mrs Hohman Visit Loring Couple Tuesday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hohman spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Loring in a social visit.

Legion Auxiliary to Meet November 5 at 8 P.M.

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall on November 5 at 8:00 p.m. All who wish to join are welcome. Mrs. Allen Gunter will host the event.

American Legion Auxiliary The Legion Hall Allen Gunter

Atchison Birthday Party Honoring Joe Odgers

Mr and Mrs Oscar Norgard and Boyd Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard and Carl Mr and Mrs Walter Berry Mrs Wilmer Pruett and family and Mr and Mrs Wilmer Pruett Jr of Atchison were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Odgers and Jeanne in honor of Joe s birthday anniversary.

Oscar Norgard and Boyd Carl Norgard Carl Walter Berry Wilmer Pruett Wilmer Pruett, Jr Atchison Joe Odgers Jeanne Joe

Sunday Evening Visit to the Carlson Home

Sunday evening visitors at the Alfred Lawnson residence included Mr. and Mrs Arnt Carlson Mr. and Mrs Elmer Danielson Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Danielson Mr. and Mrs Frank Isaacson Mr. and Mrs Lars Norgard Miss Arlene Peterson and Marvin Novak.

Alfred Lawnson Home Arnt Carlson Elmer Danielson Kenneth Danielson Frank Isaacson Lars Norgard Arlene Peterson Marvin Novak

Local Dinner Guests Attends Simmons Family Event

Mr and Mrs Bill Simmons of For mosa hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs George Simmons. Afternoon guests included Mrs Elmer Thomas Mrs Lester Gustin and son Loren Florell Alva Thompson and Mr and Mrs Emerson Gritten and their sons.

Bill Simmons Formosa George Simmons Elmer Thomas Lester ‘Gustin Loren Florell Alva Thompson Emerson Gritten

Hallowe'en Season Warning From City Officials

The mayor and council warn that anyone damaging private or public property will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law during the Halloween season.

Voters urged to turnout in Shaidif Township election

Voters are urged to cast ballots Tuesday November 4 with transportation offered to those needing rides. The note urges a 100 percent turnout, contrasts US voting freedom with Iron Curtain nations, and cites social calls from residents including Glenn Currie Roy Thomas and Georgia Perry with local visits noted.

Scandia U.S.A Iron Curtain

Christie and Perry Family Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs S S Christie of Concordia and Mrs Georgia Perry of Prairie Village were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Christie.

S. S. Christie Concordia Georgia Perry Prairie Village Geo. Christie

Prairie Village ladies host Monday lunch for Christie

Mrs. Max Muth and Mrs. Gergia Perry of Prairie Village were Monday afternoon lunch guests of Mrs. Geo. Christie.

Max Muth Gergia Perry Prairie Village Geo. Christie

Nelson Family Visit Ties Fortmoso Folks to Axel Nelson

Mrs. Anton Nelson and Elvera and Miss Florence Nelson of Fortmoso spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Axel Nelson.

Anton Nelson Elvera Florence Nelson Fortmoso Axel Nelson

Wednesday Visitors Bring Concordia Social Circuit

Wednesday afternoon visitors were Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys, joined by Mrs. Robert Ainsworth and Mrs. Selma Frankforther of Concordia, along with Mrs. Emer Eastvedt, Mrs. John Swenson, Mrs. Ed Olson and Mrs. Edith Forsberg.

Carl Hugos Gladys Robert Ainsworth Selma Frankforther Concordia Emer Eastvedt John Swenson Ed Olson Edith Forsberg

Concordia couple visits Thursday afternoon callers

Thursday afternoon callers of Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ossman of Concordia.

Carl Hugos Gladys Carl Ossman Concordia

Mrs Hugos Forsberg visit Mr Tedrow Thursday

Mrs Carl Hugos and Mrs Edith Forsberg visited Mr and Mrs Charley Tedrow Thursday evening in a social gathering that local residents noted as a friendly drop in.

Carl Hugos Edith Forsberg Charley Tedrow

Dinner Honors Guests From Herrington Belleville and Moe Family

Mr and Mrs Bill Moe hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs George Hastings of Herrington Mrs Elizabeth Cooper Adah and Char ley Burandt of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Albert Moe, highlighting a social gathering among local families.

Bill Moe George Hastings Herrington Elizabeth Cooper Adah Charley Burandt Belleville Albert Moe

Rasmussen Family Dinner Guests At Cady Home

Mr and Mrs Junior Rasmussen and their children were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and Alice.

Junior Rasmussen Neal Cady Alice

Denoyer Family Attends Nebraska Funeral For Nephew

Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer Mr and Mrs C W Strom and Mrs Jess Thomas traveled to North Loop Nebraska on Monday to attend the funeral of their nephew Bob Denoyer who died in a truck accident. Bob was son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Denoyer and grew up on a farm near Sherdahl. He leaves a widow and baby along with his parents and several siblings.

Ben Denoyer C. W. Strom Jess Thomas North Loop Nebr Bob Denoyer Bob Leonard Denoyer Sherdahl

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Lincoln Visitors

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell and Harold included Mr. and Mrs. Edwin White and Mike of Lincoln Nebraska, and Mr. and Mrs. Arlis White and Gregory.

Carl McDowell Harold Edwin White Mike Lincoln Nebr Arlis White Gregory

Cardwell Family Guests Share Sunday Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell and Steven were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ren Denoyer.

George Cardwell Steven Ren Denoyer

Birthday party honors Elmer Daniel son host

Sunday afternoon visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Daniel son in honor of his birthday anniversary included Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Isaacson, Mrs. Tekla Brown, Mrs. Lloyd Brown, Larry and Shirley, Mrs. Andrew Stanford and Bernita, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Smith and Ramona, Mr. and Mrs. Malker Tandecrinth, Robert and Leon.

Elmer Danielson And Martin Johnson Frank Isaacson Tekla Brown Lloyd Brown Larry and Shirley Andrew Stafford Bernita Vernon Smith Ramona Malker Tandecrinth Robert and Leon

Mrs Hallowell and Terry Lee Visit Nebraska Kin

Mrs Alfred Hallowell and Terry Lee of McCook Nebraska are visiting this week with her sister Mrs Arlis White Mr White and Gregory.

Alfred Hallowell Terry Lee McCook, Nebr Arlis White

Ladies Spend Evening With Mrs Hugos and Gladys

A Tuesday evening gathering hosted by Mrs. Carl Hugos and Gladys drew several invited women. Attendees included Mrs. Algor Anderson Mrs. Lloyd Norris Mrs. Wallace Aspegren Mrs. Don Bender Mrs. Vernon Erickson Mrs. Norman Currie Mrs. Axel Jensen Mrs. Alva Thompson and others.

Carl Hugos Gladys Algor Anderson Lloyd Norris Wallace Aspegren Don Bender Vernon Erickson Norman Currie Axel Jensen Alva Thompson

Scandia Halloween Show Sponsored by Local Businesses

Scandia merchants sponsor a free Friday October 31 Halloween picture show for children. Double feature includes Kartoon Karnival No 2 and Lady in the Iron Mask in Technicolor. Sponsors listed include Thomas Pool Hall Hammer Grocery Novelty Shop and many more.

Scandia Hallowe’em Thomas Pool Hall Hammer Grocery the Novelty Shop

East ern Star to Sponsor Picture Show at Princess Theatre

Scandia Chapter 481 of the Order of Eastern Star will sponsor a film night at the Princess Theatre from Thursday into November 6. They bring back the classic One Foot in Heaven starring Frederick Marsh, a top all time film. Chapter members are selling tickets and urge the public to keep November 6 free for the show.

Scandia Order of Eastern Star Princess Theatre Heaven Frederick Marsh CES

Ainsworths Visit Larson and Lyle Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Robert Ainsworth and Randy and Betsy of Kansas City spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Glenn Larson and Lyle.

Robert Ainsworth Randy and Betsy Kansas City Glenn Larson Lyle

Porter Hammer and Martin Larson Visit Hosts Monday

Mr and Mrs Porter Hammer visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Martin Larson.

Mrs Porter Hammer Martin Larson

Larson and Barlein Families Attend American Royal in Kansas City

Mr and Mrs Martin Larson and Janice and Jimmy Barlein spent the weekend in Kansas City visiting the American Royal event.

Martin Larson Janice Jimmy Barleen Kansas City

Riley guests share Sunday dinner with Loring family

Mr and Mrs Richard Loring and Mr and Mrs Maurice Medlin and family of Riley were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lee Loring and children.

Richard Loring Maurice Medlin Riley Lee Loring

Visitors of Mrs Swanson listed guests

Last week visitors to Mrs John Swanson included Mr and Mrs Carl Swanson Mr and Mrs Clarence Swanson and Fred Mrs Vic Erickson Mrs Olive Isaacson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Isaacson.

John Swanson Carl Swanson Clarence Swanson Fred Vic Erickson Olive Isaacson Raymond Isaacson

Lincoln Visitors Stay With McDowells Over Weekend

Of Lincoln Nebr were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carl McDowell and Harold.

Sunday Family Visit From Belleville Residents

Sunday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirk and boys were Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Kirk and Linda, Mr. Nellie Kirk and Dale and Marilyn Walker all of Belleville.

Ernest Kirk Jimmy Kirk Linda Nellie Kirk Dale Marilyn Walker Belleville

Lervold and Free Families Visit Courtland Tuesday

Mr. and Mrs Benny Lervold, Mrs Lottie Lervold and Mrs Reuben Johnson visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Bill Free at Courtland.

Benny Lervold Lottie Lervold Reuben Johnson Bill Free Courtland

Our Savior's Lutheran Bazaar At Norway Friday Evening

Mrs Vera Ricketts Mrs Ben Ler Vold and Mrs Reuben Johnson attended the Our Savior s Lutheran church bazaar and supper at Norway Friday evening.

Vera Ricketts Ben Lervold Reuben Johnson Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Norway

Visit notes from Huffman Johnson Farlee families

Mr and Mrs Melvin Huffman and Donna and Mrs Floyd Johnson visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Glenn Farlee and Mrs Gertrude Farlee.

Melvin Huffman Donna Floyd Johnson Glenn Farlee Gertrude Farlee

Waterville Family Takes Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Medlin and family of Waterville visited relatives, staying Friday night through Sunday evening with other relatives.

Maurice Medlin Waterville Richard Loring

Soldier Separated After Korea Return at Camp Carson

PFC Marvin Leroy Sorivner released from the army at Camp Carson Colorado on October 20 after returning from Korea and has gone home to near Scandia.

Marvin Leroy Sorivner Korea Camp Carson Colo Scandia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richard Widmark Monroe County Council Man of the Hour and the Scandia School News Canker City Burr Oak Sha Y.W.C.A Linda Reece Sue Reece Donald Everhart Jackie Everhart Eugene Lervold Larry Thomas Faylon Persinger W. H. Reece Lillie Hill Arthur Coppock John Struma Lee Dell Ross McMllen Fort Rey Walter Aderson Lynette Boyles Wm. Matthias Family Life Institute Denis Linden Harold Larson Wyatt Corbin Beck Matthias Glen Loring Jane Williams R. A. Williams United Nations Bill Hammer Kenneth Cardwell Bruce Quantic Nadine Farrell Betty Thompson Lawrence Bookless Glen Kirk Ruth Sandell Irene Hammer Glada Thompson Hallowe‘en Compton Larry Newcomb Shirley Thompson Glenn Loring Glenn Currie Woodrow Anderson Roy Thomas George Christie OES Lincoln, Nebr
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