Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Princess Theatre
Review notes MGM musical drama to be shown in CineMascope with Jane Powell Howard Keel. The Oregon backwoods tale follows seven brothers abducting a neighbor’s girls and the ensuing mob pursuit in a colorful song and dance spectacle. Staged from Benet’s Sobbin Women with period romance and lively choreography. Starts Saturday and Sunday September 17-18.
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Holly‘wood
Princess Theatre
Jane Powell
Howard ‘Keel
Stephen Vincent Benet
Oregon
Wrescues
Milly
Howard Keel
Adam Pontipee
Adam
Dates Set for Annual Family Institute
The Belleville high school hosts the fourth annual two day Family Institute on September 25 and 29. Rev. Joe Boyd announces a county wide program with sessions by Mrs. Justin Hillyer in family counseling and Rt. Rev. Magr. Nicholas H. Wagner of Boys Town Nebraska. Denver Juvenile Court Judge Phil B. Gilliam moderates a student panel on Cops Kids and Courts and delivers the closing address What Is Wrong With People.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aise
Soo
Life Institute
Joe Boyd
Belleville High School
Justin Hillyer
Topeka
Hillyer
Magr
Nicholas H. Wagner
Boys Town
Neb
Wagner
Phil B. Gilliam
Denver
Colo
Gilliam
Colorado
U.S
National Council of Juvenile Court Judges
National Council
Community Subscriptions Report Highlights New Names
A review of subscriptions received last week lists new entrants including Mrs Eunice Canfield Alvin Peterson Mrs Wesley Newcomb and Harold Mahan with several others such as Victor Johnson Milaca Minnesota noted among the few new subscribers in the Milaca area.
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New
The Silver Chalice at Princess Theatre
Warner Bros Cinamascope tale based on Thomas Costain novel. Virginia Mayo Pier Angeli Jack Palance Paul Newman debuts. Basil the Greek artist faces temptations and danger from Simon the Magician amid a love story and dramatic pagan temptations. CinemaScope and WarnerColor. Coming Wednesday September 21 Hell and High Water.
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Princess ‘Theatre
Thomas B. Costain
Virginia Mayo
Pier Angeli
Jack Palance
Paul Newman
Basil
Newman
Simon
Palance
Deborra
Helena
Miss Mayo
School opens with 63 pupils and new faculty listed
Scandial high school opened on time Monday with 63 pupils present and a flag salute. Supt. Quantic welcomed new students and introduced new teachers Mr and Mrs John Von Gundy Mr and Mrs Harold Pounds and W H Moore.
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Scandial High School
Quantic
John. von’ Gundy
Harold’ Pounds
W. H. Moore
Sherman Robison
Everett ‘Robie
H.C. Quantic
Michael Stansberry
Larry Thomas
Larry Jensen
Connie Stolander
Dennis Newcomb
Gene Verton
Loren Hammer
Maye Norris
Karen Davis
Rose Williams
Marjean Benson
Sharon Danielson
Jeannette Isaacson
Bonnie Cady
Linda Reece
Glee Club
H. Co. Quantié
Gracé Robison
Everett Robison
Harold Pounds
peet-Teen
Moore
Miss Robison
Clark
Richardson
Beck
Weet Family Takes Marie VeLarde and Mario Jr to Salina
Mr and Mrs C H Weet and Elva escorted Mrs Marie VeLarde and Mario Jr of Bi Texas to Salina on Wednesday where she departed for her home. They had spent the past week visiting her father HI West and her aunt Mrs Hila Davison in Belleville.
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C. H
Weet
Elva
Marie VeLarde
Mario, Jr
Texas
Salina
HI West
Hila Davison Vison
Belleville
Papa
Finland
Sven
Russia
Anton Nelson
Social and Personal Notes From Local Area
Funeral services for Edwin C. Wires drew doctors from St Joseph hospital Concordia. Weekend visits included Mr and Mrs C H West and Eva honoring Mrs H I Johnsons birthday. Guests at various dinners and gatherings spanned Topeka Perrin AFB Sherman Idaho Twin Falls Arkansas City and local families with many relatives noted.
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Edwin C. Wires
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Saturday dinner guests at the Anderson home
Ronald Anderson and Richard Graham of Sherman Texas and Miss Barbara Cooper visited the Algot Anderson residence for dinner on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Anderson
Richard Graham
Perrin Air Force Base
Sherman
Texas
Algor Anderson
Algot Anderson Home
Ronald Andereson
Sherman Texas
Barbara Cooper
Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson Visit Topeka
Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson spent a couple of days at the start of the week in Topeka with Mrs C P Rydell.
Mrs Jerry Strand and Mrs Bill Moe Visit Friday Afternoon
Mrs Strand and Mrs Moe visited Friday afternoon with Mrs George Christie.
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Jerry Strand
Bill Moe
Mrs Walter Boyles Hosts Elegant Thursday Bridge Party
Mrs Walter Boyles entertained a bridge party at her home on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs Wm J Matthias Mrs Lloyd Norris Mrs Frank Granstedt Mrs Lena Lloyd Mrs C W Strom Mrs Ray Tingstrom and Mrs BE Lewis. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
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Walter Boyles
Wm. J.matthias
Lloyd Norris
Frank Granstedt
Lena Lloyd
C. W. Strom
Ray Tingstrom
BE. H. Lewis
Supper Guests of Mr and Mrs Aspegren and Greenslades
Tuesday evening guests were Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren and children with Mr and Mrs Charles Greenslade Mr and Mrs Duaine Greenslade and Sam Greenslade. Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Chester Anderson and Mr and Mrs Jack Thull and family of Cawker City.
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Delbert Aspegren
Charles Greenslade
Duaine Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Chester Anderson
Jack Thull
Cawker City
English Family Weekend Visit Across Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Norman English and John of Wichita spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Riley in Fairbury Neb and Mr and Mrs Sherman English of Scandia completing a family visit across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman English
John
Wichita
Mrs. Riley
Fairbury, Nebr
Mra. Sherman English
Scandia
Warren Eickman Family Guests of Belleville Pair
Mr and Mrs Warren Eickman and their family were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs George Moxham in Belleville indicating a friendly social visit between local households.
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Warren Eickman
George Moxham
Belleville
Mrs Zena Stofer and Mrs Sherman English Visit
Mrs Zena Stofer and Mrs Sherman English spent Sunday evening visiting with Mrs Bessie Tedrow in her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zena Stofer
Sherman English
Bessie Tedrow
Hastings and Coop er Visit with Moe Couple
Mr and Mrs George Hastings of Herrington and Mrs Elizabeth Cooper of Belleville visited Saturday with Mr and Mrs Bul Moe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hastings
Herrington
Elizabeth Cooper
Belleville
Bul Moe
Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt Visit Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt visited Sunday evening at the EB H Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Frank Granstedt
EB. H. Lewis
Paula Anderson Visits Concordia Parents Over Weekend
Miss Paula Anderson of Concordia spent Friday to Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson, Roger and Pamela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Anderson
Concordia
Russell Anderson
Roger
Pamela
Local families listed in regional social notes
Mrs Bill Moe and Mr and Mrs Geo Hastings of Herrington join Mrs Eliza beth Cooper of Belleville and families in Lindsborg Salina and nearby towns in a social column roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moe
Geo, Hastings
Herrington
Elizabeth Cooper
Belleville
Virgil Morrow
Lindsborg
W. E. Cooper
John and
Harold Cooper Salina
Swanson Family Honor Anniversary Gathering
Mrs. Richard Swanson and baby honored by relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Swanson with Viola, Mrs. Marvin Novak, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Swanson and Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Danielson and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Roberts of Kansas City.
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Richard Swanson
Baby
Swanson
Alfred Swanson
Viola
Marvin Novak
Harold Swanson
Allen
Kenneth Danielson
Vernon Roberts
Kansas City
Mrs Greenslade and families visit Superior Nebraska
Mrs Charles Greenslade and Mrs Jack Thull with children and Mrs Duaine Greenslade spent Saturday afternoon in Superior Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greenslade
Jack Thull
Duaine Greenslade
Ir. Superior
Nebr
Mrs Kathrineberg Visits Friends in Republic
Mrs Amelia Kathrineberg of Republic spent Wednesday with Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Miss Laura Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Kathrineberg of
Republic
Agnes Cardwell
Laura Rasmussen
Norton Youth Billy Clark Honors Weekend With Family
Billy Clark of Norton spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Clark, returning to his studies and duties after the family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Clark of
Norton
Mrs
Bill Clark
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Ericksons and Hipolites
Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Maurice Hipolite and Janice of Jewell City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Erickson
Bill
Maurice Hipolite
Janice
Jewell City
Mrs Greenslades Visit Mrs Cardwell and Miss Rasmussen
Mrs Charles Greenslade and Mrs Duaine Greenslade spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Agnes Cardwell and Miss Laura Rasmussen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Greenslade
Duaine Greenslade
Agnes Cardwell
Laura, Rasmussen
Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan Named in Social Page
Mr and Mrs Charles Duncan attend a local social event with Mrs Carl Erickson and Bill, highlighting community ties and a formal gathering.
Lola and Danny Sandell Visit with Elmer Daniel Family
Lola and Danny Sandell spent Wednesday with their hosts the Elmer Daniel family in a brief social gathering. The notes mention a visit at their residence and a friendly exchange of greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola
Danny Sandell
Avi
Elmer Danie
Jacksons Return After Denver Vacation Visit
Mr and Mrs L A Jackson and Virginia return to their Denver home after a weeklong vacation at the Albert Jackson home.
Stephenson Family Visits Warren Elckman in Belleville
Mr and Mrs Leonard Stephenson and family of Belleville visited Saturday evening at the Warren Elckman residence looking to catch up and spend time together in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Stephenson
Belleville
Warren Elckman
Jamestown Guests Dine with Mr and Mrs Erickson
Mr and Mrs Dewey Johnson and their girls of Jamestown were Saturday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson and Bull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Johnson
Jamestown
Carl Erickson
Bull
Milner and Milvin family funeral in Fairbury
Mrs. Ray Milner of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Floyd Robert of Norton attended the funeral of Clark Milvin of Fairbury Nebraska on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Fiorell
Ray Milner
Belleville
Floyd Robert
Norton
Clark Milvin
Fairbury
Nebr
Sjolander Family Attends Kansas City Ball Game
Marion Sjolander of Lincoln Nebraska with Mr and Mrs John Sjolander and Mise Ann Peterson spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alvin Sjolander in Kansas City Missouri. They attended the ball game Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Sjolander
Lincoln
Nebr
John Sjolander
Mise Ann Peterson
Alvin Sjolander
Kanees City
Dovel Couple Visits Harlan Dam En Route Nebr Trip
Mr and Mrs Rodney Dovel traveled through Sauveny and Beriday Beattage and Minden Nebraska and stopped at Harlan Dam during their journey visiting friends and sightseeing on the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Dovel
Sauveny
Beriday
Beattage
Minden
Nebr
Harlan Dam
Mr and Mrs Claude Methin Visit Nebraska Relatives
Mr and Mrs Claude Methin of Humeston Nebraska spent last week with Mr and Mrs Bul Clark and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Methin
Hum. Nebr
Mra
Bul Clark
Welfare Office Visit to Belleville Scheduled
Officials announce a September 14 welfare office visit in the Courthouse after 8:00 a.m. Persons seeking information are asked to call the Welfare Office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urity Administration
Belleville
Freshman Night at Princess Theatre Advertises Cartoons and The Milkman
Friday night September 9 marks Freshman Night at the Princess Theatre with free admission for freshmen and 20c for other high school students. The program features Kartoon Karnival eight cartoons or one hour of Tom and Jerry plus The Milkman Universal International reissue starring Donald O Connor Jimmy Durante and Piper Laurie in a musical comedy full of comic capers and laughs.
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Princess’ Theatre
Grace ‘Betho
Tom and Jerry
Sylvester
Universal - International
Donald O'Connor
Jimmy “Schnozzala” Durante
Red
Piper Laurie
O'Connor
Durante
Joyce Holden
Riverview 4 H Seals Four State Fair Honors
Riverview 4 H club earned four State Fair seals at the Belleville fair. Members Laurel Freed Judy Thompson Janice Forsberg Delores Thompson won blue red and white ribbons for various projects including cookies cupcakes and notebooks. The club booth Protect Your Farmstead With a Wind break received a blue ribbon with Shirley Thompson as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleville
Riverview
Lorretta Freed
Judy Thompson
Janice Forsberg
Delores Thompson
Marilyn
Betty Johnson
Gwen
Clara
Margaret Williams
Loretta
Judy
Rodger Freed
Janice Fiorell
Delores
Shirley Thompson
Glen Kirk
Clara Williams
Booth
Mrs Katie Lenora Isaacson Dies in Scandia at 68
Mrs Katie Lenora Isaacson died at Belleville hospital on Sunday, September 4 1955 after a long illness. She was 68, married to Edwin Isaacson of Scandia, with son Elwyn of Scandia and daughter Lenora Schuricht of Downey California. Funeral services were held September 8 at Amana Lutheran church, Scandia, with burial at River View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Lenora Isaacson
Belleville Hospital
Loring Family Reunion and Park Gathering in Belleville
A Belleville Sunday reunion and basket ginner brought together numerous Loring relatives and spouses from multiple states including Arkansas City Wilmington Corvallis and Manhattan. Attendees listed include John Loring Mrs Clark Daniel son Sharon Mr Ed Loring Mrs Gene Spitler Anita and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loring
Belleville
John Loring
Clark Danielson
Sharon
Ed Loring
Gene Spitler
Anita
Adam Aspegren
George Larson
Larry
Lorraine
Norman Sankey
Julie
Harold Bowling
Lowell
Beth
Jim
Winfield
Elie Rush
Arkansas City
Bill Apple
Joni
Clyde Norris
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Loren Carlgren
Kathleen
Dennis
Emanuel Linden
Glenwood Linden
Bob
Judy
Harl Tebow
Walter Sandell
Richard and
Wilmington
Calif
Anna Hohman
Charles Hohman
Vic Brown
Mark
Sam Mahin
Bill Mahin
Max Nunn
Corvallis
Ore
Harold Gant
Phillipsburg
Clffory Mahin
Manhattan
Warren Mahin
Candee
Richard Loring
Glenn Loring
Lee Loring
Bette Reece
Jack Reece
Carl
Bill Reece
Patriot Tales and Personal Histories from Anton Nelson
Anton Nelson shares reminiscences on immigration citizenship politics and identity through anecdotes from Scandia to Chicago. He recalls experiences with democracy vendors crowds and a Finnish soldier story highlighting courage and sacrifice.
Mrs H I Johnson Hosts Wednesday Guests
Mr and Mrs Ross Johnson and Norman of Los Angeles visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs H I Johnson in Los Angeles California sharing social time and conversation during a local hospitality gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Johnson
Norman
Los Angeles, Calif
H. I. Johnson
Last week callers of Mrs. Axel Nevi ken
Last week callers of Mrs. Axel Nevi ken included Rev R B Witke Mrs Etta Nystrom Mrs E Porter Ahrens Mrs Widur Zener and Mrs Zena Mofer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axel Neviken
R. B. Witke
Etta. Nystrom
E. Porter Ahrens
Widur Zener
Zena Mofer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seven ‘Brothers
M-G-M
Onde
Count Fames Institute
Warner Ros
Temptation
C. H. West
Eva
Johnson
Milo Johnson
Joyce Johnson
Carl McDowell
Harold
Raymond Ferguson
Alfred Schimmel
Delma Stockwell
Arlis White
Gregory
Merle Haser
Irene Hammer
Glenn Currie
Eli Rush
Ada Aspegren
Airs
Twin Falll
Idaho
Charles Duncan
Anton’ Nelson
Ita
Aale
Pete
Chicago
Washington, D.C
Bryan
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