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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1949

Page

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The Green Promise at The Princess Theatre

Glenn McCarthy presents The Green Promise at the Princess Theatre featuring Marguerite Chapman Walter Brennan Robert Paige and Natalie Wood. The farm family drama centers on a stern father clashing with his children and a county agricultural agent with 4 H involvement. Brennan shines in a key role and the film highlights a devastating rain storm that 4 H families tackle together. The feature runs Saturday and Sunday September 3 4 with a later note for Canadian Pacific on September 10 11.

Glenn McCarthy Marguerite Chapman Walter Brennan Robert Paige Natalie Wood Princess Theatre Brennan Miss Chapman Paige Connie Marshall Ted Donaldson Robert Ellis Irving Bacon Milburn Stone Jeanne le Duke Mt. Vernon Ind

The Fan and Jungle Patrol at Princess Theatre

A sharp screen version of The Picture Lady Windermere and a second feature Jungle Patrol play at Princess Theatre. The Fan stars Jeanne Crain and Madeleine Carroll with George Sanders and Richard Greene in a modernized Wilde satire produced by Otto Preminger. Jungle Patrol opens Tuesday and Wednesday September 13-14.

20Th Century - Fox Oscar Wilde Lady Windermere Jeanne Crain Madeleine Carroll George, Sanders Richard Greene Princess Theatre Otto Preminger Preminger George Sanders London Lord Darlington Martia Hunt John Sutton Hugh Dempster Richard Ney Virginia McDowall

Open House Tuesday Honors Golden Wedding Anniversary

Open house will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Péterson of For mosa on Tuesday September 6 in honor of their Golden Wedding anniversary.

Paul Péterson Formosa

River Lady at Princess Theatre Promises Thrills and Romance

Universal-International presents River Lady in Technicolor at the Princess Theatre starting Thursday September 8. Yvonne De Carlo Dan Durea Rod Cameron and Helena Carter headline a story set on the upper Mississippi in the late nineteenth century with De Carlo as a glamorous gambling boat owner who, amid a lumber community under her syndicate, pursues a lumberjack played by Duryea while a battle of emotions unfolds as the syndicate’s true power is revealed. Florence Bates and Lloyd Gough support. Coming Thursday September 15 Tucson.

Princess Theatre Universal - International Yvonne DeCarlo Dan Duryea Rod Cameron Helena Carter Houston Branch Frank Waters Upper Mississippi Technicolor Miss DeCarlo Duryea Cameron Florence Bates Lloyd Gough Tucson

Owl Show at Princess Theatre September 3

The Princess Theatre presents an Owl Show on Saturday night September 3 at 11 30. The feature is Way Out West with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as desert pros in the Gay 90s on a quest to deliver a deed for a gold mine to Rosina Lawrence.

Princess Theatre Stan Laurel Oliver Hardy Laurel and Hardy Brushwood Gulch Rosina Lawrence Out West

Change of showtime at Princess Theatre September 1

Starting Thursday night September 1 the Princess Theatre show will begin at 7 30 p m A half hour earlier arrival is advised for all patrons after September 1

The Princess Theatre

New reporter joins The Journal staff this week

The Journal announces a staffing change with Miss Betty Cady starting Monday at the Drug Store desk and Mrs. Warren Zimmerman replacing her as reporter, marking Betty Cady's first week on duty.

the Journal Betty Cady Warren ‘Zimmerman Journal

Courtland Guests Share Saturday Evening Visit

Mr and Mrs Herbert Mikesell and Carolyn of Courtland were Saturday evening guests of Mrs W A Johnson.

Herbert’ Mikesell Y Carolyn of Courtland W. A. Johnson

Zimmer man Pearson Wedding In McPherson First Congregational Church

Joanne Zimmerman daughter of Frank and Mrs Zimmerman of McPherson wed Nils H Pearson Jr son of Rev and Mrs N H Pearson of Scandia at 6 p m in McPherson First Congregational church. Officiants were the bridegroom’s father and Rev W E Benson. Readings, music, décor details, bridal party, and reception described. The couple plans to live in Ulysses after September 5 following Bethany College attendance and prior Army Air Forces service by the groom. travel to the Ozarks marked their honeymoon.

Joanne Zimmerman Frank ‘Zimmerman McPherson Nils H. Pearson, Jr N.‘H. Pearson Scandia McPherson First Congregational Church W. E. Benson James Staatz Betty Hedlund William W. Holloway Eugene Brunk Marquette Pamela Colby Anne Zimmerman el Dorado Ark Richard Zimmerman Frank Zimmerman, Jr ElDorado Edwin W. Colby Sheryl Johnson Omaha Nebr Flower Girl Tapers DeVera Krehbiel Ellinwood Margaret Hessick Carl M. Anderson Stanford Lehmberg Ozarks Pearson Ulysses Bethany College Lindsborg Army Air Corps Dowell, Inc Hutchinson News - Hearld

Stores Close Thursday Afternoon for North Central Free Fair

Scandia business houses plan Thursday closures to allow staff to attend the North Central Free Fair. Most stores will shut by noon with remaining operations ending in the early afternoon.

Scandia

Mrs C V Ferguson Dies After Illness

Carl McDowell rushed to Topeka for his daughter Matilda Mrs C V Ferguson who died after an operation. Aged 29 she left a husband and six young daughters. Funeral services held at Bachelor Faulkner Dart Funeral Home Scandia and Methodist Church with Rev J Orville Bookless officiating.

Carl McDowell Topeka Matilda C. V. Ferguson Ferguson Bachelor - Faulkner - Dart Scandia Methodist Church J. Orville

Bridal shower honors Miss Dorothy Erickson at Van Nortwick home

Miss Dorothy Erickson was the honorary guest at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. D. E. Van Nortwick and Mrs. Melvin Morley on August 17. Rainbow decorations and games preceded the bride’s gift opening. invited guests include Mrs. Ed Erickson Mildred Red, Mrs. Ralph Moe and many others.

Dorothy Erickson D. E. van Nortwick van Nortwick Melvin Morley Miss Erickson Ed Erickson Mildred Ralph Moe A. J. Kallman Warren Scott Eddie Kelly Margaret Hill Lawrence Sonntag Elsie Bowersox Guy Bachelor Lil Carstensen W. S. Trask Nrojean Haser Jim Freed Lee Hammer Carl Kallman Ival Gant Clinton Johnson Alvin Weyh Elmer Riedemann Pete Anderson

Bergstrom Birthday and Anniversary Party Recap

Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom of Kackley honored Mr. Bergstrom on his birthday and their 13th wedding anniversary. Attending were Mrs. Gustava Ostberg and Ted Ostberg, Haywood Ostberg Jr, Monte Ostberg of San Diego, Mr. and Mrs. John Bergstrom and Inez, and Mr. and Mrs. A N Hedstrom with the Hedstrom family.

Ivan Bergstrom Kackley Bergstrom Gustava Ostberg Ted Haywood Ostberg Monte ‘Ostberg San Diego Calif John Bergstrom Inez A. N. Hedstrom Loren Hedstrom

Dinner guests at Elmer Thomas home

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thomas and children and Alvin Simmons were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Thomas and family.

Carl Thomas Alvin Simmons Elmer Thomas

Pitfall at Princess Theatre Tonight Features Powell and Scott

Action picture Pitfall shown at the Princess Theatre tonight with stars Dick Powell and Elizabeth Scott. Warner-Pathe News March of Time will be added along with 35 other reasons. Show starts at 7 30 PM.

Princess Theatre Dick Powell Elizabeth Scott Warner - Pathe News March of Time

Origins of Labor Day Parades in 1882 and After

The origin credit split between the Central Labor Union of New York and the Knights of Labor. A May 1882 New York meeting proposed a festive day with a parade to honor American industry. By September 5 about 30 000 workers demonstrated in Manhattan.

Fpstorians Central Labor Union of New York Old Knights of Labor New York Peter J. McGuire Manhattan Knights of Labor Oregon New Jersey Colorado Congress District of Columbia Hawaii Alaska

Social Hour Club meets at Farlee home with guests and demo

The Social Hour Club met at Mrs. Glenn Farlee's home on August 25 with eight members and guests Pauline Cardwell Ira Allen Norma Berggren Charles Cline and Jolene Cline answering roll on trip reflections. Pauline Cardwell presented a 4 H wrapping gifts demonstration. Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen won the hostess gift. Meeting adjourned to Sept 8 at Mrs. Joe Cline. A luncheon was served.

Glenn Farlee Pauline Cardwell Ira Allen Norma Berggren Charles Jolene Cline Cecil Allen Alvin Peterson Leslie Rasmussen Joe Cline

Picnic supper honors Granstedt Brand attendees at river

A Sunday picnic on the river honored Mr. and Mrs. Fred Granstedt of Kansas City and Donald Brand of Wellington, Cal. Many relatives and friends attended including Carl Hammer and family, Frank Isaacson, Warren Johnson, Albert Moe, Stanley Moe, Sherman Robison and others.

Fred Granstedt Kansas City Donald Brand Wellington Cal Carl Hammer Jona Billy and Hilton Frank Isaacson Carl Warren Johnson Albert Moe Stanley Moe Frank. Granstedt Sherman Robison Martha and Charles Arsel Miller Audrey Donahue Mra Lena Lloyd Franklin Albert and Nels Westin Ralph Gene Miles Joe Sweeney Otto Brand Theodore Thorval Anderson

Visitors List At East Vedt Residence

Visitors of Mr and Mrs East Vedt during the past week included Carl Hugos Karen Ross Clarice Jake Stofer Sherman Robison Martha Minnie Jewell John Carlson Bilsie Christenson Stephen Carl Hammer Billy Hilton M L Larson Ellen Hammer and other family members from the area.

M. Eastvedt Carl Hugos Karen Ross Clarice Jake Stofer Sherman Robison Martha Minnie, Jewell John Carlson Bilsie Christenson Stephen Carl Hammer Billy and Hilton M. L. Larson Ellen Hammer

Floyd Dart family visit after Pacific Northwest tour

Mr and Mrs Floyd Dart of Newton were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Dart and Susan. They returned from a 6000 mile Pacific Northwest tour and Susan stayed on to visit her grandparents for a few days.

Floyd Dart Newton John Dart Susan Pacific Northwest

Back to School Monday at Local District

The article notes the start of the new term on Monday September 5 with details on faculty assignments for grade and high school, lunch program, custodian efforts, and enrollment updates including 25 freshmen and 13 seniors. Superintendent H C Quantic urges readiness as enrollment proceeds.

Dale Boyles Kathleen Hacker Louise Zakostelesky Edna Robison Harry C. Quantic Nels Florell Trella Currie Wm. J. Matthias Jane Young Agness Hawthorne Glenn Erickson Alice Hammer Bill Wilson Quantic

Freshman Night at Princess Theatre Announces Sept 9

The Princess Theatre will host Freshman Night on Friday September 9 with a double feature of Dumbo and Saludos Amigos. Freshmen from Courtland Republic and Scandia are invited as guests. other high school students pay 25 cents, grade school pupils 10 cents, adults 35 cents.

Princess Theatre Walt Disney Dumbo All Country

Sunday Dinner Guests at Carl McDowell Home

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kroker of Arcadia California, Lt. and Mrs. E. L. White and Mike of Salina, S/Sgt. and Mrs. R. G. White and Bobbie of Tampa Florida, and Mrs. McDowell and Harold. Afternoon callers listed several families from Clay Center, Atchison, Lincoln and Lebanon.

Carl McDowell H. B. Coleman Dick Kroker Arcadia Calif W. E. Curry Ashby, Nebr Carla Jack Reece Clay Center Bill Stone Kathy Atchison H. G. White Lincoln Nebr May White Julia Gibbins Lebanon Chris Nelson Mypaystie Grubb Glenn Currie Irvin Currie Norman Currie White Allen Currie Cora A Ren Denoyer

Wipe Lo Club Holds Meeting With Guests And Refreshments

The Wipe Lo club met Thursday with host Mrs. Duaine Greenslade. Fourteen members and two guests attended Mrs. Delbert Aspegren and Mrs. Artie Cardwell. Pi He was played at four tables with Mrs. Walter Berry winning high and Mrs. George Christie low. Delicious refreshments were served. The next meeting will be September 8 with Mrs. Roy Thomas.

Wipe Lo Club Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Artie Cardwell Walter Berry Winning

Johnson Presents Sweden Film Night at Larson Home

Richard Johnson, just back from Sweden, showed motion pictures he took there at the Don Larson residence on Wednesday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Bjney Larsen, Kenneth, Tiley, Tonia Hammer, Pauline Cardwell, Bob Larson and Arlene Peterson.

Richard Johnson Sweden Don Larson Everett Johnson Bjney Larsen

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