Dance Hall at Princess Theatre Stars Cesar Romero
The 20th Century Fox romantic comedy Dance Hall teams Cesar Romero as Duke, the hard edged dance hall manager who falls for blonde Venus Carole Landis. Comedy ensues after a brawl and a high stakes crap game as Venus becomes the Pavilion’s new attraction. Fox Movietone News and a Looney Tune cartoon are added, with Man Hunt previews next week.
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Paradise Pavilion
Venus
Cesar’ Romero
20Th Century-Fox
Princess Theatre
Carole Landis
Romero
Duke
Carole
Taradise
Charme
Fox Movietone News
Princess Theatre Reopens Midweek Shows September 23 24
The Princess Theatre will reopen midweek shows on September 23 and 24 with the feature film Yesterday's Heroes. band night will follow, with the local school band directed by Mr. Tice performing downtown before joining the theater audience.
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Princess Theatre
The
Princess
Mr. Tice
Navy Recruiting Officer Visits Belleville For Enlistment Reach
A Navy Recruiting Officer will be in Belleville at the Post Office on Tuesday September 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accept enlistment applications and answer questions about the Navy.
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Navy
Belleville
Local Visits and Weekend Guests Reported
Mrs Grace Mitchell spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Sherm English and family. Miss Verlee Reece left Tuesday for Lawrence to attend Kansas University. Jack Smith of Salina visited his parents over the weekend. George Larson and family drove to Lindsborg to take Gene to college. O D Vance of Mankato visited J W Smith and family Sunday evening. Gust Isaacson has been ill but is slowly recovering. Albert Sundine visited Carl D Larson and Eldon Sunday afternoon.
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Grace Mitchell
Mrs. Sherm English
Verlee Reece
Lawrence
Kansas University
Jack Smith
Salina
Mrs. W. C. Smith
George Larson
Lindsbong
Gene
O. D. Vance
Mankato
J. W. Smith
Albert Sundine
Mr. and
Mre
Carl D. Larson
Eldon
59th Wedding Anniversary Honors in Randall and Mankato
Mrs. Joe Tedrow hosts a 59th wedding anniversary and joint birthday tribute. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Art Emitt and Billy of Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stanoaugh of Mankato, Mr. and Mrs. George Cardwell, Mr. and Mrs. Ren Denoyer, Frank Tedrow, Kenneth Aldstrom, and Mrs. Lenabelle Brand among others.
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Joe Tedrow
Art Emitt
Billy
Randall
Joe Stanoaugh
Mankato
George Cardwell
Ren Denoyer
Frank Tedrow
Kenneth Aldstrom
Lenabelle Brand
Minnie. Jewell. Ree
Irrigation Meeting Highlights Flood Control Efforts
Secretary-Manager F. O. Hagie heads a National Reclamation Association visit in Kansas and Nebraska to study storage reservoirs and irrigation. The day included tours from Superior to Scandia and Concordia, with about 250 attendees at a Republic Valley banquet. The group reviews proposed flood control works and drought risks, urging landowners to learn the report on irrigation potential and costs.
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F. O. Hagie
National Reclamation Association
Kansas
Carlson
Knapp
Smersna
E. Peter Ahrens
Superior
Nebr
Republic
Lovewell
White Rock
Scandia
Republican River
Bureau of Reclamation
Nebraska
Harlan
Superior Boosters Meet in Scandia on September 16
A booster caravan from Superior Nebraska will visit Scandia on Tuesday September 16 from 4 15 to 4 30 pm to promote the Full Cavalcade on September 22 23 and 24. The stop features a 60 member high school band antics by clowns and souvenirs for children.
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Superior
Nebr
Scandia
Class Officers Elected At Local High School
The high school elected officers Friday September 5 with freshmen placing Ronald Clark as president Helen Hallowell as vice president Joyce Nichols as secretary Paul Nelson as treasurer Virginia Peterson as reporter Sophomores chose Norman English as president Don Smith as vice president Junior Preble as secretary Everett Lee Johnson as treasurer Che Ewing as reporter Juniors elected Bob Smith as president Edna Haser as vice president Glenn Johnson as secretary Norma Richards as reporter Lorraine Helvey as treasurer Seniors chose Glenn Larson as president Donald Anderson as vice president Dean Johnson as secretary Warren Nelson as treasurer
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Ronald Clark
Helen Hallowell
Joyce Nichols
Paul Nelson
Virginia Peterson
Norman English
Don Smith
Junior Preble
Everett Lee Johnson
Che‘ Ewing
Bob Smith
Edna Haser
Glenn Johnson
Norma Richards
Lorraine Helvey
Mrs C O Johnson Visits Kansas City Family
Mrs C O Johnson is visiting Mr and Mrs Glenn Johnson and family in Kansas City Missouri this week.
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Mrs
C. O. Johnson
Glenn Johnson
Kansas City
G R high school hosts YWCA program for new members
G R cabinet officers and Miss Jessie Nichol hosted a YWCA program inviting the new girls of the high school. Maxine Perry welcomed guests as Pauline Larson sang, and Nichol explained the YWCA structure with notes on Geneva, New York, and Wichita offices. Ruth Peterson played piano, followed by group singing and a G R benediction.
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G. R
Jessie Nichol
Enig
Sday
Maxine Perry
Pauline Larson
Miss Nichol
Miss
Grade School Notes and School Activities
Grade school enrollment figures by grade are listed. Plans for a train trip to Belleville are mentioned with parent pickup arrangements. First and second graders prepare a Whose Who book with student photos. Visits and family arrivals are noted, along with student officer elections and library cataloging under the Dewey Decimal system.
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Ruby Johnson
Belleville
Scandia
Wesley Keltcher
Scandia High Organizes Glee Clubs and Chorus Tryouts
Scandia high school began organizing music groups with tryouts for girls glee club on September 2. About 30 girls and 18 boys are enrolled, with mixed chorus aiming for 80 voices. Girls sextette and trio and boys quartette auditions follow Wednesday and Thursday. Boys glee club plans more public appearances this year.
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Scandia
Girls Glee Club
Boys Glee Club
Tice
Miss Dietrich
Band Outlook Promises Marching Band Growth
Thirty four students enrolled in advanced band under Eugene B. Tice the music instructor. He plans a well drilled marching band and future concert pieces. Pep music has been ordered for the band and Pep Club.
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Eugene B. Tice
Tice
Mr. Tice
Scandia High School Enrolls 90 Students Start
Scandia high school opened Monday September 1 with 90 students: 19 freshmen 22 sophomores 29 juniors and 20 seniors. Four new subjects biology Spanish citizenship and general shop were added. Superintendent Hodges praised student cooperation and teachers for a good start.
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Scandia High School
Hodges
Custodian Robert Doctor Injured On Ladder Fall
Robert Doctor a school custodian was injured Thursday morning when a step ladder leg broke he fell to the floor and suffered bruises to his leg and arm The accident sidelined him for several days at Miss Sjogren's room while putting up the flag
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Robert Doctor
Visitor From Security Benefit Association Pays Visit
L. R. Watkins district manager of the Security Benefit Association of Topeka visited the Journal office. He reported Walter Westin, in the B A hospital at Topeka, is in critical condition and sinking.
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Ss. B. A
L. R. Watkins
The
Security Benefit Association of
Topeka
Journal
Walter Westin
Home Economics Enrollment Details at High School
Enrollment in the high school home economics department lists freshmen totaling 10 and sophomores 8. Freshmen girls study clothing and art in the first semester while sophomores take canning and physiology. Freshmen report on dress styles and sophomores begin canning this week.
Scandia High 1941 Football Schedule Details
The Scandia high school football schedule for 1941 lists games at Republic on September 19 and at Cawker City on September 26. Other league games include Concordia on October 3, Clyde on October 10, James Town on October 24, Glen Elder on November 7, and Clifton on November 15. October 31 and Lebanon on October 17 are noted as here or there with league status.
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Scandia High School
Republic
Cawker City
Concordia
Clyde
Lebanon
Jamestown
Glen Elder
Clifton
Y W C A Membership Drive in Scandia
The Community YWCA of Scandia invites thinking women to join the Kansas District YWCA and national World YWCA. Membership links Scandia women to local and world programs, including meetings, conferences, and state conventions, and supports community fellowship and Christian service. The first meeting is Thursday October 2 at 8 00 PM in the high school auditorium.
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Scandia
Young Women’s Christian Association
Kansas
National Young Women’s Christian Association
Christian Association of Women and Girls
Kansas District
Camp Wood
Girl Reserve Club
Jesus
Algot Anderson
Watermelon Patch Vandalism Sparks Town Warning
A watermelon patch was damaged Friday night with vines torn and melons stolen by youths. The writer names no suspects but promises to hand over identities to the sheriff if repeated. Wednesday dinner guests at Rev. Trimble included Rev. Canfield of Elgin and families from Waldo and Belleville.
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John Trimble
G. G. Canfield
Elgin, Ill
J. N. Lee
Waldo
Arthur Canfield
Belleville
Scandia Protest Targets Local Light Service Issues
About 25 Scandia Community Club members met the Mayor and City Council to demand action on unreliable light service. Businesses report lost revenue and spoilage due to frequent outages. August bills cited at over 75 cents total, with the Princess Theatre also affected. A protest was formed and sent to the Public Utilities Commission, while a move toward a home owned light system and price comparisons was initiated. The council also organized an annual Halloween show with a dedicated committee.
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Scandia
Princess Theatre
Committee On
Walter Anderson
John Hooker
Carl Hammer
Public Utilities Commission
Topeka
Wm. Moe
Community Club
Cap Berger
Foster Helvey
M. C. Linerson
Jack Smith
John Hocker
Wm, Moe
Chas. Freed
Josie Robison
Running Spinning Wheel at Free Fair in Topeka
Mrs. Paul Erickson attends the State Free Fair in Topeka and runs her spinning wheel in the Arts building each afternoon. Her son, noted for running the spinning wheel at last year's picnic parade, is considered one of the nation’s best spinners and is chosen to demonstrate his skill at the fair. Congratulations, Mrs. Erickson.
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Paul Erickson
Topeka
Erickson
Mrs Lars Hammer Visits Mrs R Loring
Friday afternoon guest Mrs. Lars. Hammer visited Mrs. R. Loring. Charlie McGregor left Sunday for Lincoln Nebraska to work with Coryell Oil Co.
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Lars. Hammer
R. Loring
Charlie McGregor
Lincoln
Nebr
The
Coryell Oil Co
Milestone Matilda Anderson of Milton Vale Dies at Home
Mrs. Matilda Anderson of Milton Vale, sister of Mrs. G A Nystrom, died at her home Sunday. Funeral details not provided. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ewing and Mrs. Annie Lewis and Ray visited Beloit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rosene visited Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stoffer Thursday evening.
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Matilda Anderson
Miltonvale
G. A. Nystrom
Paul Ewing
Annie Lewis
Ray
Beloit
Henry Rosene
Jake Stofer
Dinner Guests Gather Across Local Families
Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Loren Dean were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin. Mr and Mrs A W Morgan were Thursday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Duane Johnson, Mr and Mrs R E Bowersox and Norma were in Concordia Saturday.
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Mrs. Noble Isaacson
Loren Dean
Lewis Wallin
A. W. Morgan
Mrs
Duane Johnson
R. E. Bowersox
Norma
Concordia
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Cesar Romero
Joan Bennett
Walter Pigeon
Orland Erickson of
Marquette
E. A. MecGregor
W. C. Simith
Mrs. Charles Hart
I. G. Currie
Mrs. H. F. Larson
Lester Richards
M. O. Brown
Gust Isaacson
Superior Boosters
Pocketbook OF
U.6
Panama Canals
Lee Eer
Mrs. Lavern Linden
Miss Sjogren
Donna Jean
Charles
Mary Cooper
Marengo Iowa
Kenneth Nichols
Leslie Cady
Glenna Hohman
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