Francis charms as a talking mule stars Donald O Connor
Donald O Connor leads Universal International's Francis at the Princess Theatre with a new style, no songs or romance, relying on mule driven comedy and wartime antics. Patricia Medina plays a spy, ZaSu Pitts co stars, and the film blends laughs with action as Donald earns hero status through improbable mule assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald O'Connor
Universal - International
Francis
Princess Theatre
Hollywood
Donald
Patricia Medina
G.I
Patricia
Universal-International
O’connor
O'Connor
Burma
Miss Medina
ZaSu Pitts
Ray Collins
John McIntire
the Palomino
Doolins of Oklahoma: Scott Leads Notorious Outlaw Gang
Randolph Scott stars as Wild Bill Doolin in The Doolins of Oklahoma a Columbia Western about the famed gunmen of Cimarron country Also featuring George Macready Louise Allbritton John Ireland Virginia Huston and Charles Kemper The film frames their violent exploits and eventual downfall in a high tempo narrative set against descriptive prairie action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Scott
Oklahoma
Columbia
George Macready
Louise Allbritton
John Ireland
Virginia Huston
Charles Kemper
Cimarron
Doolins
James Boys
Daltons
Wild Bill Doolin
Scott
U. S
Jack O'Mahoney
Marshalls
Sam Hughes
Macready
Doolin
Wild Bill
Hunton
Hughes
Daltons face marshals in the ring on Sept 19 20
A short note lists horses and the Daltons in a clash with marshals set for Tuesday and Wednesday September 19 and 20, highlighting a billed event titled Serra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daltons
Marshals
Séerra
Military Academy With That 10th Avenue Gang
Four young actors from the 10th Avenue Gang assemble in a Columbia Pictures comedy drama at the Princess Theatre. The plot centers on juvenile delinquents admitted to a swank military academy under a judge’s condition to rehab them by chapel donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Ford
Columbia Pictures
10Th Avenue Gang
Gang
Princess Theatre
Military Academy
Columbia
Ford
Stanley
Stash’ Clements
Myron Welton
Gene Collins
Leon Tyler
10Th Avenue
C E McKimson in Hospital
Friends learn C E McKimson a former Journal editor is in Be loit hospital after a major operation last week. His visit to the paper last Wednesday surprised staff who hope for a speedy recovery as they may need his help soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. McKimson
Beloit
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Fall Tour and Meeting Notes
The Sherdahl Boosters 4-H club toured August 21 observing and judging Jersey calves hogs sheep chickens and cows from multiple members. After the tour a picnic dinner followed at Belleville Park. The August 14 Amrose schoolhouse meeting hosted by Jim and Beth Habiger reviewed fair plans and demos for milk drinks cake decorating and barn remodeling with 18 members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl Boosters 4-H Club
Jersey
Charles Jensen
Mike McCluresheep
Beth
Jim Habiger
Janet
Allen Millen
Na- Deane
Duaine Tallent
Merlyn Farlee
Charles Cline
Claytonc
Jimmy Swercinsky
Beverly Mikesell
Belleville Park
Ambrose
Jim
Beth Habiger
Barbara McClure
Pauline Cardwell
Janet Millen
Rock Springs
Nadeane Tallent
Dr and Mrs Hageman to Attend Kansas City Meeting
Dr. and Mrs. C. V. Hageman will be absent Thursday and Friday as Dr. Hageman travels to Kansas City Missouri for a Rock Island Surgeons Association meeting where he is a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. V. Hageman
Hageman
Kansas City, Mo
Rock Island
Surgeon’s Association
Bruce Quantic Named Salina Journal Carrier
Bruce Quantic becomes the new Salina Journal carrier starting Tuesday. Otis Barker from the staff was in town to help get him set up on his new route and urges readers to contact Bruce for daily news coverage locally statewide and nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Quantic
Salina Journal
Bruce
Otis Barker
Paul Moe Visits Albert Moe Home in Burbank
Paul Moe of Burbank California visited the Albert Moe home last week in a brief social note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Moe
Burbank, Calif
Albert Moe
Susan Dart’s Cinderella party marks fourth birthday year
Susan Dart celebrated a fourth birthday with a Cinderella themed party on Tuesday. Invitations featured Cinderella’s pumpkin coach, balloons decorated the home, and a Cinderella doll centered the gift table. After lunch a retelling of the tale preceded a cake with four candles and gold crown decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dart
Cinderella
Lurich
Deanell
Jane Ann Reece
Bette Lee Loring
Lynette Boyles
Martia Perry
Betty Hammer
Margo Miller
Belleville
H. W. Reece
Geo Faulkner
Dart
Miss Phylis Greenslade Honored At Mixed Shower
Miss Phylis Greenslade was the honored guest at a miscellaneous shower Monday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Cameron Lowe. Attendees included relatives and friends such as Mrs. Duaine Greenslade Mrs. Zena Storer Mrs. Lottie Johnson and several others. After gifts were opened a lunch of jello cake and coffee was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phylis Grenslade
Cameron Lowe
Miss Greenslade
Duaine Greenslade
Zena Storer
Lottie Johnson
Pearl Johnson
Eva Sothers
May White
Charles McGregor
Wallace Aspegren
Irving Isaacson
Albertina Isaacson
Ida
E. H. Lewis
Donard Florell
Bill Kallman
Robert Doctor
Frank Hain
Wayne Smith
Harold Stafford
Lowe
Birthday Dinner and Watermelon Feed Honors Charley Loomis
Charley Loomis was honored at a birthday dinner and watermelon feed held at his home on Sunday. Attending were multiple local families from Mankato Burr Oak Concordia Esbon and surrounding areas including Loomis Hawthorne Wheeler Modlin Garst Thompson Spooner Clark Countryman and families among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Loomis
Loomis
Ed Loomis
Jim Hawthorne
Grace Wheeler
Hugh Modlin
James Garst
Mankato
Rollo Thompson
Glada
Lee Spooner
Burr Oak
Gene Clark
Concordia
Leonard Countryman
Esbon
Floyd Thompson
Andy Thompson
Birthday Pot Luck for Oscar Aspegren at Home
A Sunday pot luck dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Aspegren in honor of Oscar's birth day anniversary. Attending were numerous relatives and friends including Nobel Isaacson and Lor en, the Blackbourns and daughters, the Johnsons and daughters, the Wallins and family, Edna Whitley and daughters, Clarence Aspegren, Cleo Ward and Kathy of Laramie, Wallace Aspegren, Frank Kier, Lewis Wallin, Art Wallin, Charley Aspegren, Janet Davis of Topeka, and Gene and Vaughn Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Aspegren
Oscar
Nobel Isaacson
Loren
Bob. Blackbourn
Ronald Johnson
Carl Wallin
Wallin
Edna Whitley
Clarence Aspegren
Cleo’ Ward
Kathy
Laramie
Wyo
Wallace Aspegren
Frank Kier
Lewis Wallin
Art Wallin
Charley Aspegren
Janet Davis
Topeka
Gene
Vaughn Bowen
Moe Family Basket Dinner Hosts in Courtland Area
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Moe. Attendees included Paul Moe of Burbank California and many Courtland and Concordia area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Moe
Paul Moe
Burbank
Calif
Vic Carlson
John Carlson
Lloyd Lindberg
Addison Carlson
Courtland
Stanley Moe
Bill Moe
Billy
Alvin Moe
Concordia
Forsbergs and Fischer Return From California Vacation
Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and Janice and Mr and Mrs Gene Fischer of Byron Nebraska returned home Sunday evening from a three weeks vacation in California. Mrs Edith Forsberg who spent the summer in Seattle and Los Angeles returned home with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Forsberg
Janice
Gene Fischer
Byron,Nebr
California
Edith Forsberg
Seattle
Wash
Los Angeles
Calif
Picnic in Lindsborg Celebrates Birthdays and Anniversaries
A Sunday park picnic in Lindsborg honored birthday and wedding anniversaries. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Anderson, Judith and Anita, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Carlgren, Mr. and Mrs. George Larson and families, Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and Sonia, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sankey, Mrs. Ada Aspegren, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowling and families, and Mr. and Mrs. Eli Rush of Winfield. The gathering moved to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Larson, with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sieker of Hutchinson as evening guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsborg
Clyde Norris
Carroll Anderson
Judith
Anita
Loren Carlgren
George Larson
Don Larson
Sonia
Norman Sankey
Ada Aspegren
Harold Bowling
Eli Rush
Winfield
Gene Larson
Walter Sieker
Hutchinson
Nelson Family Gatherings Highlight Kin Visits
A large Nelson circle shared a family Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson, with relatives including Otto Nelson and family, Anton Nelson clan, Hivera Nelson, Paul Nelson of Kansas City, Rev Roy Nelson of Bennington, Alice and Ethel Nelson, Hulda Edlund, Florence Nelson, Clarence Nelson and Thurlene Larkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Fredrickson
Otto Nelson
Leslie
Katherine
Bert
Anton Nelson
Hivera
Paul Nelson
Kansas City
Roy Nelso
Bennington
Alice
Ethel Nelson
Hulda Edlund
Florence Nelson
Formosa
Clarence Nelson
Thurlene Larkins
Nelsons Visit Nelsons and Elvera in Kansas City
Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson and Miss Ethel Nelson of Kansas City Missouri were Friday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Nelson
Ethel Nelson
Kansas City, Mo
Anton Nelson
Elvera
Dressler Family Visits with Roy Tedrow Household
Mrs. Myrtle Dressler and Mr and Mrs Bascom Dressler with their sons spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Roy Tedrow, sharing a social gathering at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Dressler
Mrs. Bascom Dressler and Sons
Roy Tedrow
Birthday honors for Mr. Jack Davis at home
Last Monday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Davis in honor of Jack s birthday anniversary were Mr and Mrs Godfrey Boman and son, Mr and Mrs George Stromberg, and George, Mrs Lloyd Davis and Mr and Mrs James Davis and Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Davis
Jack
Godfrey Boman
George Stromberg
George
Lloyd Davis
James Davis
Dale
Swensons Leave Minneapolis Visitation With Ed Swanson Family
Dr and Mrs Emil Swenson of Minneapolis Minn who visited at the Ed Swanson home departed Thursday for home Miss Anna Swanson accompanied them for an extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Swenson
Minneapolis,Minn
Ed Swanson
Anna Swanson
Supper Guests Dine With Two Families Saturday
Supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family Saturday were Mr and Mrs Linn Morrow and family of Atchingdon and Mrs Charles Barleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hammer
Linn Morrow
Atchingon
Charles Barleen
Powers and Ebrights Visit Mrs. Willis on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ray Powers and Mr and Mrs Frank Ebright spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Emily Willis in a family gathering noted in the social page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Powers
Frank Ebright
Emily Willis
Dynamite Pass at Princess Theatre Tonight
Action Western starring Tim Holt and Richard Martin screens at the Princess Theatre with a rancher road project facing off against villains. Tim fights with fists and guns while Chito courts the ladies. Also features Warner Pathe News and other short subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Tim Holt
Richard
Chito) Martin
Arizona
Tim
Chito
Warner Pathe News
New Doctor to Scandia from University of Kansas
Dr. William A. Granstedt and family arrive in Scandia this week for a three month residence arranged by the University of Kansas Medical School. He will work with Dr. C. V. Haggman as his preceptor during the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Granstedt
Billy
Theresa
Scandia
University of Kansas Medical School
Dr. Granstedt
C. V. Haggman
Mike Johnson's dairy herd earns top prizes at fairs
Milko Johnson beams as daughter Elaine wins 1st in the 4-H milk cow class at the N C K Free Fair in Belleville. Elaine also takes Champion, Senior Champion and Grand Champion in Open class. A Johnson heifer sold to Jim Stewart in Osborne County wins first and Grand Champion at the Osborne County Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milko Johnson
Elaine
N.C.K
Belleville
Mr. Johnson
Jim Stewart
Osborne County
Susan Dart Visits Belleville Great-Grandparents Sunday
Susan Dart spent Sunday with her great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F. R. at Belleville while her parents attended a wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Dart
Mrs. F. R
Belleville
Welcome for New District 61 Teacher Irene Danielson
About fifty patrons gathered at the district 61 schoolhouse Monday afternoon to welcome Irene Danielson starting her fourth year as teacher. Attendees included Dale Stafford Cecil Allen Wmi Cooper Rex Sandell Johnny Freed Dale Gritten Homer Cardwell Leslie Rasmussen Jim Briscoe and families and several spouses. The schoolhouse now has electricity installed this summer to aid school and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District 61
Irene Danielson
Dale Stafford
Cecil Allen
Wmi. Cooper
Rex Sandell
Johnny Freed
Dale Gritten
Homer Cardwell
Leslie Rasmussen
Jim Briscoe
Ralph Rasmussen
Kay
Emerson Gritten
Irene Hammer
Kenneth Danielson
Gloria
Viola Swanson
Laura Moe
Pearl Gritten
Hutchinson
George Simmons
Larson Family Hosts Sunday Visit Weekend Social
Mr and Mrs Allen Larson and family spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs John Sjolander in a friendly social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Larson
John Sjolander
Nelson and Waite Family Featured in Local Notice
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family and Mrs Hilton Waite are named in a local community notice highlighting a family event and involvement with area organizations.
Swanson Dinner Honors Minneapolis Guests
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swanson and Vernon in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Emil Swenson of Minneapolis included Miss Vernice Swanson and Rev N. H. Pearson among others. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bill King and family of Belleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Swanson
Vernon
Emil Swenson
Minneapolis
Minn
Vernice Swanson
Omaha
Nebr
N. H. Pearson
J. Swenson
Adolph Nelson
Yvonne
Adolphus
Bill King
Belleville
Sandersons and Yvette Attend American Legion Convention
Mr and Mrs Dale Sanderson and Yvette spent the weekend in Topeka attending the American Legion convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Sanderson
Yvette
Topeka
American Legion
Ward Family Visiting in Wyoming Home
Mr and Mrs Cleo Ward and Kathy of Laramie Wyoming are visiting at the home of her father Lewis Wallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Ward
Kathy
Laramie, Wyo
Lewis Wallin
Relatives Host Ixelloggs After Two Week Visit
Mr and Mrs Melvin Ixellogg return to their Phillipsburg home following a two week visit with Mr and Mrs John Stolander and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Ixellogg
Phillipsburg
John Stolander
Atchison Families Visit Barleen Home Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hammer and family and Mr. and Mrs. Linn Morrow and family of Atchison spent Sunday at the Mrs. Chas. Barleen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hammer
Linn Morrow
Atchinson
Chas. Barleen
Rasmussen Home Hosts Blecha Families for Sunday Dinner
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Rasmussen and daughters for Sunday dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Blecha and Amos, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Blecha and family of Wichita and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Blecha and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Rasmussen
Adolph Blecha
Amos
Arnold Blecha
Wichita
Ben Blecha
Sunday Dinner Guests Highlight Local Social Visit
Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer Hilton and Billy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tuley of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hammer
Hilton and
Billy
Kenneth Tuley
Republic
Erickson Family Sunday Visit at Jewell City
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and two sons visited Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite and family in Jewell City on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Erickson and Sons
Maurice Hipolite
Jewell City
Hallowell Baby Born in McCook Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Alfred Hallowell of McCook Nebraska welcomed a baby boy named Terry Lee born August 30 at McCook hospital. He weighed 8 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George Haser of Scate le.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Hallowell
McCook, Nebr
McCook Hospital
Terry Lee
George Haser
Scatele
Captain Loyd Jensen in Korea With Fifth Air Force
Rocky Mountain News reports Captain Loyd E. Jensen son of Elmer M. Jensen of Denver is serving as a special service officer with the Fifth Air Force headquarters in Korea. He joined the air forces in 1941 and flew in the China Burma India theatre in 1944 45 earning the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal and an oak leaf cluster for combat exploits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain News
Loyd E. Jensen
Elmer M. Jensen
Denver
Colo
Fifth Air Force
Korea
Jensen
Preble Family Reunion Held in Savannah Missouri
The descendants of M. A. Preble and wife of Scandia gathered at George Harres home in Savannah Missouri on September 3 1950. Attendees included G. M. Preble and family Walter Preble J R Wood Plotner Shields Rice Paul Preble Gillian Hares and others with seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Dinner was served at noon on the lawn and all had a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Preble
Scandia
George Harres
Savannah
Rossville
J. N. ‘Wood
Manhattan
G. P. Plotner
Kansas City
Claude Rice
Kansas
Paul Preble
Salina
LeRoy .Gillian
Concordia
Geore Hares
Dinner Guests At Belleville Home Of Mr and Mrs George Faulkner
Friday evening visitors joined Mr and Mrs George Faulkner of Belleville for a dinner gathering. The occasion marked a cordial social visit with neighbors and friends in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dart
Susan
George-—-Faulkner
Belleville
Surprise party honors Marshall family at home
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Marshall and Beth were the honorees at a surprise party Sunday evening. The Marshalls left Wednesday for their new home in Benton Arkansas. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Johnson, Leonard LeSage and family, Chester Johnson and Karen, Berned Marshall, Warren Johnson, Loy Schreherinsky, John Vishnelake, Frank Mikesell and family, LaVon Bowersox and family, and Oscar Odell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Marshall
Beth
Marshall
Benton, Ark
Leonard LeSage
Concordia
Chester Johnson
Karen
Benerd Marshall
Warren Johnson
Loy Swhercinsky
John Vishnelake
Frank Mikesell
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Fenton
C. E. McKimson IN
Sherdahl
Boosters
New Salina
United States
Fedexow
Leningrad
Russia
Orville Harter
Harold Harter
New Castle Ind
Frank Bachelor
Spangler
Hanson
Elmer Melby
Magnus Hanson
Harry Hanson
C. M. Hanson
Evan Hanson
Oscar Hanson
Don Hanson
Russell Hanson
Council
Groves
Grant Berry
Ionia
Mike
Lloyd Nelson
Hilton Waite
Eddy Arnold
America
Gloria Henry
Kirby Grant
Isabel Randolph
Tommy Ivo
Fuzzy Knight
Carolina Cotton
Mustard
Oklahoma Wranglers
Arnold
Miss Randolph
L. E. Jensen
Korfa
Preble
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