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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1946

Page

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Bells of St. Marys At The Princess Theatre

The Bells of St Marys stars Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman and plays three days at the Princess Theatre September 6 7 8 with Crosby as Father O Malley and Bergman as Sister Benedict. The showing includes devotional songs and a comedy friendly clash over education. Coming subsequent shows include Cluny Brown and Masquerade in Mexico.

St. Mary’s Bing Crosby Ingrid Bergman Leo McCarey Princess Theatre Crosby Father O’malley Miss Bergman Sister Benedict Father O'Malley St. Mars’s Burke van Leusen St. Mary's

Whistle Stop at Princess Theatre With Raft and Gardner

Beginning Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Princess Theatre the dramatic film Whistle Stop based on Maritta Wolff s best seller stars George Raft as Kenny Weech Ava Gardner as Mary with Lew Lentz and Victor McLaglen in key roles The plot centers on a small town love triangle amid a country fair and a nightclub setting The review promises one of Raft s best performances and a must see screen portrayal The notice also mentions Miss Susie Slagie s coming acts on September 17 18

Princess Theatre Seymour Nebenzal George Raft Kenny Weech Mary Ava Gardner Lew Lentz the Flamingo Kenny Lew Gitlo Victor McLaglen Susie Slagie

A Letter for Evie at Princess Theatre

A gay modern comedy with pathos comes to the Princess Theatre on Thursday September 12. The love story centers on a short, plain G I who wins a nine nine? Wait. The tall Adonis is dethroned by charm. Hume Cronyn plays the small man and John Carroll the heroic lead with Marsha Hunt as the leading lady.

Evie Princess Theatre G. I Adonis Hume Cronyn John Carroll Marsha Hunt

Johnny Comes Flying Home at Princess Tonight

Johnny Comes Flying Home plays at the Princess Theatre tonight with the Shooting Star Lockheed jet plane on display. The jet, fastest in the air, recently flew from California to Cleveland at an average of 531 miles per hour, plus cartoons and additional acts.

California Cleveland Ohio Johnny Princess Theatre Nyloms

Remembering Scandia and a Kansas childhood letter

Marion T. Gardiner of South Gate California recounts a Scandia visit in 1885. He recalls his father PD Gardiner once ran a furniture store and farmed east of town, his mother Annie Laughlin Gardiner, and a wagon accident with a broken oil can. He reflects on 63 years of life and invites former Scandians to write back.

Scandia Kansas Missouri Gardiner Rows Annie Be. Gardiner Nee Laughlin A. D. Laughlin Presbyterian Minster Georgia Livu Charles C. Gardiner Grandfather

Social Hosts Visit friends in Kansas City area

Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Larson of Kansas City called on friends Sunday evening. Mrs. Larson was formerly Miss Helen Green. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Quantie and family were Wednesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. ElRene Sederlin and Eugene.

Clifford Larson Kansas City Larson Helen Green H. C. Quantie ElRene Sederlin Eugene

Topeka Woman Visits Aunt Over Weekend

Mrs. Grant Norman of Topeka spent a weekend as a guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Gustava Ostberg.

Grant Norman Topeka Mrs Gustava Ostberg

Miss Eve Sandborn Weekend Visit in Clay Center

Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center spent the weekend at the R. E. Cooper home for a social visit.

Eve Sandborn Clay Center R. E. Cooper

Dinner guests at Mrs Ostberg’s with Ostberg hosts

Friday evening supper guests were Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bergstrom Gus Wennersten and Mrs. Grant Norman visiting Mrs. Gustava Ostberg and Ted.

Oscar Bergstrom Gus Wennersten Grant Norman Gustava Ostberg Ted

Wray Family and Robert Johnson Return to California

Mr and Mrs N L Wray and family along with Robert Johnson left Thursday for their California homes after a month visit with relatives and friends in the area.

Robison Family Trip to Norton Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robison Mrs Sherman Robison and Miss Adah Robison drove to Norton Saturday morning returning that evening accompanied by Sherman Robison who will spend 12 days at home.

Edward Robison Sherman Robison Adah Robison Norton

Scandia School Opens With 81 Students And New Staff

Scandia high school opens September 2 with 81 students including 18 seniors 23 juniors 16 sophomores and 24 freshmen. New upperclassmen Virgil Ady and Melvin Jensen join the student body while Ron ald Clark and Russell Lervold return to complete high school education after military service.

Scandia High School Alice May Boman Alta Marie Boman Raymond Cardwell Billy Clark Jacquelin Cooper Eugene Crosby Wayne Elliott Harold Everhart, Jr Alice Fredrickson Larry Hammer Betty Haskins Robert Larson Carolyn Loring Earl Melby Alta Mae Milner Patsy O’brien Robert Olson Gerald Peterson Eugene Sederlin Robert Sjolander Eugene Smith Lawrence Stensons Clarence Thomas Joan Thornburg Virgil Ady Melvin Jensen Ronald Clark Russell Lervold Ronald Rusell Navy

Cafe Ve Remains Open 7 Days in Scandia

Scandia residents faced closed cafes as all three local eateries were shut forcing some workers to travel to Courtland for meals. Davison Cafe owner pledged 18 hours daily seven days a week to ensure future access to meals for Scandia residents.

Scandia Courtland Davison Davison Cafe Ben

Denver visitors and local guests listed in weekly notices

Mrs J O Elmore of Denver spent last week with her sister Mrs Charlie Cardwell and family. Mr and Mrs Ray Tingstrom were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs N S Cooper. Mr and Mrs Conrad Florell left Saturday for Denver to visit Mr and Mrs Marvin Florell.

J. O. Elmore Denver, Colo Charlie Cardwell Mr Cardwell Mrs Ray Tingstrom N. 5. Cooper Conrad Florell Denver Colo Marvin Florell

Dinner guests at Norway couple’s home

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scrivner and Marvin with Mrs. Louise Hay and Mrs. Margaret Sells were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Scott of Norway.

Robert Scrivner Marvin Louise Hay Margaret Sells Alex Scott Norway

Mrs Hohman and Mrs Anderson Visit Mrs Hohman

Mrs Charles Hohman and Mrs Walter Anderson were Saturday afternoon visitors of Mrs Harry Hohman. They called on the host and chatted in a friendly social call during the afternoon.

Charles Hohman Walter Anderson Harry Hohman

Mrs. Law Visited Kansas City Relative’s Family

Mrs. Frank Law arrived last Thursday as a guest at the home of her niece Mrs. Lyell Ocobock and family and returned to Kansas City on Monday.

Frank Law Lyell Ocobock Kansas City

Weekend Visit Mentioned in Manhattan Family Note

Mrs John Miller and Jackie of Manhattan spent the weekend with her father Albin Anderson.

John Miller Jackie Manhattan Albin Anderson

Sunday Visitors List From Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Don Tedrow and Larry, Mrs. Grant Norman of Topeka, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Tedrow, Mrs. Gustava Ostberg and Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Sederlin were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. ElRene Sederlin. Lee Bowersox, Don and Larry Bowers were Sunday evening callers.

Don Tedrow Larry Grant Norman Topeka Charlie Tedrow Gustava Ostberg Conrad Sederlin ElRene Sederlin Lee Bowersox Don Larry Bowers

Stafford hosts supper for visiting Bowersox family

Mr and Mrs Harold Stafford entertained Friday evening for Mr and Mrs Larry Bowers and Don Bowersox of California and Mr and Mrs Lee Bowersox.

Harold Stafford Larry Bowers Don Bowersox California Lee Bowersox

Leubkes Visit Highlands Neighborhood This Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leubke of Grand Island Nebraska spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives in the Highland neighborhood.

Mrs. Leubke Grand Island, Nebr Highland Neighborhood

Robison Family Hosts Visit Across Manhattan

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Robison of Manhattan stayed from Wednesday to Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Robison, the parents.

Edward Robison Manhattan H. S. Robison

Mrs Carl Hammer Visits Mrs ElReno Sed Erlin Thursday

Mrs Carl Hammer was a Thursday overnight guest of Mrs ElReno Sed Erlin, sharing time and hospitality in a social visit noted by the society page.

Carl Hammer ElReno Sederlin

Wednesday Dinner Guests Include Chicago Visitors

Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson hosted guests for Wednesday evening lunch including Mr and Mrs Chester Swan and daughter from Chicago UL, Mr and Mrs S J Swenson, Rev and Mrs N H Pearson, Mrs Dena Anderson and Miss Aura Lewis.

Algor Anderson Chester Swan Chicago J. Swenson N. H. Pearson Dena Anderson Aura Lewis

Robison Home Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family were Sunday dinner guests at the H S Robison home. Mr and Mrs Axel Smith and Leo were afternoon guests there.

Sherman Robison H. S. Robison Axel Smith Leo

Birthday Anniversary Honors Hosts at Stofer Home

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene and family from Belleville and Kansas City visit Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stofer Sunday evening for Louis Stofer birthday tribute. Earl and Talmo Kelly travel from the west coast to join Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Kelly for the gathering.

Henry Rosene Marvin Rosene Belleville Russell Rosene Kansas City Louis Stofer Beloit Carl Erickson Jake Stofer Mr. Stofer Earl Kelly Talmo West Coast Lloyd Kelly

Mrs Loren Hedstrom Reunited After 28 Months Overseas

Mrs Loren Hedstrom announced that her husband Set Hedstrom arrived in San Francisco California on August 29. He spent 28 months in the service with most time overseas.

Loren Hednstrom Set. Hedstrom San Francisco Calif

Warren Nelson and Junior Pearson Enter Lindsborg College

Warren Nelson and Junior Pearson left Tuesday for Lindsborg to enroll in college. The move signals the start of their formal higher education path at the chosen institution.

Warren Nelson Junior Pearson Lindsborg

Fike Family Dinner Hosts Share Sunday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. George Fike junior attended Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Fike senior in Munden.

Veterans Legion Post Sets Two Night Help Session

The Albert Isaacson James Larsen Post 193 of The American Legion will hold special meetings Friday night and Monday night September 6 and 9 to assist veterans in filling out terminal leave blanks. Veterans are urged to attend one of the two sessions.

Albert Isaacson James Larsen The American Legion

Piano Recital Draws Church Audience at Lutheran Venue

Mrs. N. H. Pearson presented her pupils in a piano recital at the Lutheran church last Saturday. Participants included Genevieve and Eulah Nondorf in a duet and numerous piano solos by Ann Peterson Nancy Housholder Claudia Kay Rasfussen Yvonne Kauer Arla Ocobock Judith and Annita Anderson Irene Hammer Judith Anderson Arlene Peterson Barbara Cooper Ronald Anderson Barbara Hammer Carolyn Loring Darlene Anderson Jacqueline Cooper Marilyn Walker with vocal solo by Carla Reece.

N. H. Pearson Lutheran Church Genevieve Eulah Nondorf Ann Peterson Nancy Housholder Claudia Kay Rasfussen Yvonne Kauer Arla Ocobock Judith Annita Anderson Irene Hammer Judith Anderson Arlene Peterson Barbara Cooper Ronald Anderson Carla Reece Barbara Hammer Carolyn Loring Genevieve Nondorf Darlene Anderson Jacqueline Cooper Marilyn Walker

Perkins Return to Scandia U B Church

Rev and Mrs M A Perkins return from Wichita after attending the United Brethren Conference. They are welcomed back to Scandia for another year of work. Wyman Hobson family from Salina visited. Odell Maine of Topeka stayed with her parents Will Adalme. Carl Gile left for Colorado Springs to be with a ill wife.

M. A. Perkins Wichita Mrs. Odell Maine of Topeka Will Adalme Carl Gile Colorado Springs Colo

Sunday Visitors at Mr and Mrs C P Rydelo Home

Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson and Ronnie spent Sunday evening visiting Mr and Mrs C P Rydelo.

Algot Anderson Ronnie C. P. Rydelo

Wick Couple Visit Manhattan at Robison Home

Mr and Mrs Leon Wick of Manhattan are spending the week at the H S Robison home, enjoying a short stay with friends.

Mrs. Leon Wick Manhattan H. Ss

Othbergs Visit Scandia After Denver Trip

Mr and Mrs Richard Othberg and family from Denver Colorado arrived Friday and spent the weekend with relatives in Scandia.

Richard Othberg Denver, Colo Scandia

Dinner Guests From Idaho Topeka Visit Nelson Home

Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Swanson Mr and Mrs John Carlson Mrs Dallas Math ix of Weiser Idaho and Miss Yvonne Nelson of Topeka at the Adolph Nelson residence reflecting a social gathering.

Ed Swanson John Carlson Dallas Mathix Weiser, Idaho Yvonne Nelson Topeka Adolph Nelson

Mr and Mrs Alvin Peterson Visit the Jensen Family

Mr and Mrs Alvin Peterson were Tuesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen in a social call noting community ties and friendship.

Alvin Peterson Axel Jensen

Local Navy pals visit Julesburg hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Malaush of Julesburg Colorado are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Larson. Bob and Glenn served together in the Navy.

Bob Malaush Julesburg, Colo Glenn A. Larson Bob Glenn Navy

Eastvedt Hosts Supper for Nordic and Abilene Guests

Mr and Mrs Einer Eastvedt entertained to supper Wednesday evening for Mrs Julius Olson Caladine and Lena of Abilene Texas and Dr Anna Rimol of Norway. Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas and Mrs Harry Hohman were Saturday evening callers of Mr and Mrs George Christie.

Einer Eastvedt Julius Olson Caladine Lena Abilene Texas Anna Rimol Norway Roy Thomas Harry Hohman George Christie

Sunday Evening Visitors Reported by Hallgrens

Mr and Mrs Earl Hammill and Eddie Dorothy Danielson Pat San dell and Quentin McMurray visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Verle Hallgren.

Earl Hammill Eddie Dorothy Danielson Pat Sandell Quentin McMurray Verle Hallgren

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs George Freed and family welcomed visitors including Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and sons and Mr and Mrs Jim Davis and Dale on Sunday. Monday afternoon callers included A C Smith Galen Harold and family of Weiser Idaho and Julius Olsen Claudine and Ollie Lena of Abilene Texas. Sunday evening supper guests were Mrs William Dietrich and Harold Nortonville with Mr and Mrs Chas Freed.

George Freed Axel Jensen and Sons Jim Davis Dale Ed Jensen A. C. Smith Galen Harold Weiser, Idaho Julius Olsen Claudine Ollie Lena Abilene Texas E. M. Eastvedt William Dietrich Harold Nortonville Chas. H. Freed

Jensen Visit Sparks Wichita Trip and Lunch Guests

Artie and Ralph Jensen traveled to Wichita last Tuesday and returned Wednesday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leo Johnson. Saturday guests for lunch at Mrs Bertha Christie included Mrs. Oscar Norgard and Boyd, Mrs. Bill Moe, Mrs. Walter Anderson, and Mrs. Charlie Hohman.

Artie and Ralph Jensen Wichita Leo Johnson Oscar Norgard “and Boyd Bill Moe Walter Anderson Charlie Hohman Bertha Christie

Mrs Ford Olson Admitted For Observation At St Joseph

Mrs Ford Olson is a patient in St. Joseph hospital in Concordia for observation and treatment.

Ford Olson St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Princess Theatre Installs New World Fair Popcorn Machine

The Princess Theatre has installed a rebuilt World’s Fair Model Manley popcorn machine at the show building. The large unit will keep up with high corn demand, and patrons are invited to inspect the new device and try its wares at the next visit.

Princess Theatre

Oslo Student Visits Kansas Family for Christmas

Miss Inger Christine Moe from Oslo Norway visits Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt in Kansas City with Dale Ainsworth and Ainsworth family members. Moe arrived March 1 and earned an A B from the University of Kansas City last week. She plans to pursue a master's at Kansas University in Lawrence this fall. Her brother Areld Moe will also enter K A this month.

Inger Christine Moe Oslo Norway Dale Ainsworth Robert Ainsworth Aileen Ainsworth Kansas City E. M. Eastvedt U. S University of Kansas City Kansas University At Lawrence Areld Moe New York K. A Christine Fastvedt Mr. Eastvedt Martha Gronnebere

Map of Republican Valley Liner Seasen

Denver map of the Republican River Valley printed in The Rocky Mountain News shows the planned Reclamation program from source in Colorado to Scandia. Residents in Scandia and Colorado eagerly anticipate reclaiming the valley and turning it into a garden spot of the world.

Liner Seasen Denver Colo Republican River Valley Wes Colorado Scandia Rocky Mountain News

Local visitors call on E. M. Eastvedt home

Mrs. Sherman Skidmore of Manhattan, Mrs. Maurice Medlin and Neal, and Mrs. Lottie Lervold spent Friday afternoon as visitors at the E. M. Eastvedt home.

Sherman Skidmore Manhattan Maurice Medlin and Neal Lottie Lervold E. M. Eastvedt

Mrs Lervold Returns Home After Goitre Operation

Mrs. Frank Lervold comes home to Concordia from St Joseph hospital after undergoing a goitre operation several weeks ago.

Frank Lervold St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Mrs Paul Fredrickson Visits Nelson Home Saturday

Mrs Paul Fredrickson and her children spent Saturday afternoon at the Ot to Nelson home.

Paul Fredrickson Otto Nelson

Huser and Green Slade Head to Craskesville Monday

George Huser and Duaine Green Slade left Monday afternoon for Craskesville Town after spending the weekend at home. Miss Irene Nelson returned to Lincoln Nebraska Sunday evening after two weeks at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson and family.

George Huser Duaine Greenslade Craskesville Town Irene Nelson Lincoln Nebr Otto Nelson

Mrs Hilda Edlund Hosts Nelson Family Dinner in Town

Mrs Hilda Edlund and Florence of Formosa entertained Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Paul Nelson and their family including Carl, Jean, Ethel, and Alice Nelson of Kansas City, plus Otto, Clarence, Anton Nelsons and relatives from Manhattan and local areas.

Hilda Edlund Florence Formosa Paul Nelson Carl Jean Ethel Alice Nelson Kansas City Otto Nelson Clarence Nelson Sammy Anton Nelson Elvera Willard Nelson Manhattan Paul Fredrickson Axel Nelson Gerhard

Miss Jeannette Ahrens Visits Home After Washington Stop

Miss Jeannette Ahrens of the Bureau of Reclamation Personal Department arrived from Washington on Friday to spend the weekend with her parents Dr. and Mrs. E. P. Ahrens and sister Mrs Arnold J. Perry. She is headed to Denver for reassignment to a bureau personnel office.

Jeannette Ahrens Bureau of Reclamation Washington, D. C E. P. Ahrens Arnold J. Perry Perry Denver Colo Bureau

Family gathering honors Lervold kin at Sunday visit

Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold and family joined Frank Lervold and family and Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson with Peggy of McPherson and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Free with family of Courtland to spend Sunday with Mrs. Lottie Lervold.

Benny Lervold Frank Lervold Reuben Johnson Peggy McPherson Bill Free Courtland Lottie Lervold

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