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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1947

Page

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Song of the South at the Princess Theatre

Walt Disney's Song of the South in Technicolor screens at the Princess Theatre on September 13 and 14 with Bobby Driscoll Ruth Warrick and James Baskett in leading roles and a mix of live action and animated sequences. The program includes popular songs and Uncle Remus tales set against a heart touching coming of age story.

Walt Disney Uncle Remus Joel Chandler Harris James Baskett Disney Bobby Driscoll Ruth Warrick Eric Rolf Luana Patten Lucile Watson Hattie McDaniel Zipadee Doodah

Sister Kenny film brings nurse Elizabeth Kenny to screen

The RKO biography follows Elizabeth Kenny from nursing school to pioneering polio treatment and the Minneapolis Institute. Rosalind Russell stars with Alexander Knox and Dean Jagger as pivotal figures in a controversy with medical authorities. Opens Tuesday and Wednesday September 16 17 at the Princess Theatre, with Easy Come Easy Go playing sides.

Elizabeth Kenny RKO Radio Kenny Rosalind Russell Alexander (Wilson) Knox Dean Jagger Miss Kenny Princess Theatre Bones Sister Kenny England America Minneapolis Minn Miss Russell

Thursday Double Feature at Princess Theatre

On Thursday September 18 the Princess presents another double feature headlined by One Broking Week with Al Pearce. The program offers a pair of film shorts and a live comedy segment wrapping up the evening.

al Pearce

Sorosis Study Club Opens Year Meetings and Plans

The Sorosis Study Club held its first meeting of the year on September 2 at Mrs. George Cardwell’s home with Mrs. C. H. West presiding. Mrs. Walter Boyles elected treasurer and the year book outlined programs in education international affairs art health and travel. An E E Conzelman review covered the National Convention of Women’s Clubs. The annual Music Talent Tea is set for September 16 at the Lutheran church with Mrs. N. H. Pearson presenting several pupils.

Sorosis Study Club George Cardwell C. H. West Walter Boyles R. E. Cooper E. E. Conzelman National Convention of Womens Clubs Lutheran Church N. H. Pearson

Flag Pole Painted and Readied at Princess Theatre Park

City officers had the memorial flag pole in the park at the Princess Theatre painted on Tuesday and a new rope installed so the flag can be flown again.

Princess Theatre

Fresh eggs yield surprise as chicks found in delivery

Harold Larson, Swift Produce driver, reported discovering baby chicks inside a case labeled as fresh eggs. The incident raises questions about the quality control and whether the purchase was sound.

Harold Larson Harold

Mrs Christie Hosts 81st Birthday Tea for Mrs Swanson

Mrs George Christie entertained a group of ladies at her home last Friday afternoon honoring Mrs Anna Swanson on her 81st birthday anniversary. Mrs Swanson was presented with lovely gifts and refreshments were served by the hostess. Invited guests included Mrs Anna Swanson and numerous names.

George Christie Anna Swanson Fred Jackson Ellen Hammer Carl Hammer Joyce Joe N. Johnson

Farewell Courtesy Hosted by Ostbergs in San Diego

Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted hosted friends for a farewell gathering honoring Mr and Mrs Melvin Ostberg and their sons. Attendees included the Herrman and Hedstrom families, Loring, Bergstrom, and others with lunch served to all.

Melvin Ostberg San Diego Calif Gustava Ostberg Ted Ostberg Victor Herrman Clarence Eugene Herrman Richard Loring Axel Hedstrom Loren Hedstrom Keith Ivan Bergstrom

Sunday Dinner Guests From Hunter and Courtland

Mr and Mrs Duable Greenslade and Phyllis along with Sam Greenslade visited Sunday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren in Courtland joining Mr and Mrs Delbert Aspegren Mr and Mrs Kenneth Aspegren and Mr and Mrs Hugo Erickson of Hunter for the meal.

Duable Greenslade Phyllis Sam Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Kenneth Aspegren Hugo Erickson Hunter Clarence Aspegren Courtland

Scandia School News and Fall Activities Highlights

Scandia public school notes cover football schedule reminders from Sept 19 to Nov 4 with home and away dates. It lists English III reporters for The Journal and student staff roles, plus fall activities at Y-Teen and Pep Club. School events include freshmen initiation, new equipment in home economics, and homecoming-like social gatherings.

Journal Anderson Canfield Assnt Joyce Rasmussen Billie Farrell Dick Gile Ihs Scandia Darkey Gravel Gertie Sparkle Joe Louis

Double Feature at Princess Theatre with Hopalong Cassidy

Tonight at the Princess Theatre a double feature presents Hoppy's Holiday and I Cover Big Town. The western action tale stars Hopalong Cassidy with his pals and the sequel to Big Town comes from the radio program heard by millions. Ten additional features are planned.

Princess Theatre Hoppy Big Town

Picnic Planned by 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah Lodges

The 1.0.0.F. and Rebekah Lodges in Republic County announce a picnic at Belleville City Park on Sunday September 14 1947 with a basket dinner at 1 00 p m Free coffee and iced drinks. A program games and other activities are planned with emphasis on shade from the heat.

Rebekah Republic County Belleville

Pauline Cardwell Celebrated at Birthday Basket Dinner

Pauline Cardwell was honored at a birthday basket dinner held at her home on Sunday. Attendees included Lew Rasmussen of Omaha and many Cardwell relatives plus friends such as Elmer and Art Rasmussen Colby and Ted Cardwell family members.

Pauline Cardwell Lew Rasmussen Omaha Nebr Elmer Rasmussen Colby Art Cardwell Ben Denoyer George Cardwell Steven Laura Rasmussen Ted Cardwell Kenneth Janet Emer Larsen Morten Jensen Pauline Charles Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Joe Cline Jolene Don Larsen Glenn Larsen Jimmy Joan Pearl Alma Ernie Strom Homer Cardwell

Birthday party honors Arlene and Charlene in Republic park

Mr and Mrs Clarence Kathrine berg hosted a Sunday afternoon party in Republic park for Arlene and Charlene’s fifth birthday anniversaries. Guests included Coyt Noble Michel Charles Charlene Charlotte Rahe Charles McEwen Kenneth Ray Fischer Kenneth and Paul Kathrine berg and Mr and Mrs Howard Millen. Ice cream and cake were served.

Clarence Kathrineberg Republic Arlene Charlene Coyt Noble Michel Charles Charlotte Rahe Charles McEwen Kenneth Ray Fischer Kenneth Paul Kathrineberg Howard Millen

Triple L Club Hosts Pinochle Afternoon

Mrs. Lee Swanson hosted the Triple L Club on Thursday afternoon with fifteen members present and guest Mrs. Arlis White. Pinochle at four tables saw Mrs. Axel Jensen win high score and Mrs. Lillie McGregor take low while the hostess served lunch. The club will meet with Mrs. Wyatt Corbin September 18.

Lee Swanson Arlis White Axel Jensen Lillie McGregor Wyatt Corbin

Piano Recital at Amana Lutheran Church Highlights Student Performances

Mrs. N. H. Pearson presented her pupils in a Saturday recital at Amana Lutheran Church on September 6. The program featured piano duets, solos, and a trio with students such as Eulah Nondorf, Kenny Cardwell, Paula Anderson, Irene Hammer, Patsy Nelson, Carla Reece, Jacquelin Cooper, Eva Marie Olson, Judith Anderson, and others performing works by Ballak Genevieve Wagness Offenbach Mozart and more.

N. H. Pearson Amana Lutheran Church Ballak - Genevieve Eulah Nondorf Augustin Donna Walker Wagness Arla Ogobock Harold Dean Melhus Ritcher Kenny Cardwell Janet Cardwell Allan Larson Hopkins Claudia Rasmussen Anita Anderson Armour Carlene Veteto Armour Paula Anderson Juanita Maxwell - Elan Jane West Offenbach Irene Hammer Burton Patsy Nelson Brown Lois Erickson Martha Melby Thompson Pauline ‘Cardwell Lack Judith Anderson Ronald Anderson Barbara Cooper Eva Marie Olson Mozart Jacquelin Cooper Still Waters Piper Carla Reece Marilyn Walker Lange Genevieve Nondorf Darlene Anderson Wachs Peggy Johnson Solfregetto Bach Carla Reece Star of Hope

Social Guests at Mrs. Gertrude Kauer's Luncheon

Mrs. Frank Isaacson Mrs. Martin Johnson Miss Mary Johnson Mrs. Willard West and Sharon and Mrs. Marker Lindecrantz attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Kauer and Yvonne. Robert and Leon were also among the Wednesday guests.

Frank Isaacson Martin Johnson Mary Johnson Willard West Sharon Marker Lindecrantz Robert Leon Gertrude Kauer Yvonne

Stolander Couple Attends Smith Center Rodeo Show

Mr and Mrs John Stolander traveled to Smith Center on Thursday to attend the Rodeo and Horse Show and stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Melvin Kellogg and family.

John Stolander Smith Center Melvin Kellogg

Mrs Forsberg Hosts LA Friends for Lunch

Mrs Edith Forsberg entertained last Tuesday afternoon for Mr and Mrs Delbert Forsberg and their daughters of Los Angeles California. Also invited were Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg Mrs Bill Sanders and sons Mr and Mrs W F Kallman and Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and daughter. Delbert Forsberg family left Wednesday morning for home in Los Angeles.

Edith Forsberg Delbert Forsberg Los Angeles Calif Albin Forsberg Bill Sanders W. F. Kallman Edward Forsberg

Birthday Dinner Honoring Vernon and Vernice Swanson

A Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swanson honored Vernon and Vernice Swanson whose birthdays occurred on Saturday. Attendees included Vernon and Vernice Swanson, Adolph Nelson, Yvonne and Gloria, Miss Anna Swanson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Swanson.

Ed Swanson Vernon Vernice Swanson Adolph Nelson Yvonne Gloria Anna Swanson

Hedstrom and Swanson Families Visit Elmer Danielson

Mr and Mrs Ephriam Hedstrom and Ruth and Irene Swanson were Friday evening visitors at the Elmer Danielson home.

Ephriam Hedstrom Ruth and Irene Swanson Elmer Danielson

Arcadia Couple Guests of Lincoln Hosts

Mr and Mrs Chester O neal of Arcadia California arrived Saturday and stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and Harold Chester Then they departed Sunday evening for Lincoln Nebraska.

Chester O’neal Arcadia Calif Carl McDowell Harold Chester Lincoln Nebr

Seattle Young Woman Visits Parents for Month

Miss Leona Kelly of Seattle Washington arrived last week for a month long visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kelly. Miss Kelly is a Scandia high school graduate and has worked for Sears Roebuck Stores in Seattle for several years.

Leona Kelly Seattle Wash Lloyd Kelly Leona Scandia High School Sears Roebuck

Birthday Surprise for Mrs H I Johnson Sunday

Relatives gathered at her home on Sunday evening to honor Mrs. H I Johnson’s birthday anniversary which occurred on September 4. A delicious pot-luck lunch was served to a large family group including Mr and Mrs O A Johnson Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson Mr and Mrs C H West and daughters Mr and Mrs Warren Johnson and Mr and Mrs George Fike.

Carla Ferguson Topeka Timothy Lois Erickson Larry Hobson Rose Thompson Martha Melby Charlie Sjolander Mr. Sjolander Harold Larson Allen Larson John Jensen Irvin Nondorf Ford Olson Frank Whitla Republic John Stolander Alvin Lars Norgard Russell DeWitt Louise Hay Ira Mae Peters H. I. Johnson Johnson O. A. Johnson Milo Johnson C. H. West Warren Johnson George Fike

Hallgren Birthday Honored by Multiple Guests

Friday evening guests honored Mr. Gus Hallgren for his birthday anniversary, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Weir, Mr. and Mrs. Verle Hallgren, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and Kenneth, Miss Irene Swanson, and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Sandell.

Nathan Weir Verle Hallgren Elmer Danielson Kenneth Irene Swanson Pat Sandell Gus Hallgren Hallgren

Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris Return From Kansas Visit

Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris returned Friday from a week visiting relatives in Winfield and Council Grove.

Clyde Norris Winfield Council Grove

Newville Family Visites En Route to Denver Trip

Mr and Mrs Eddy Fry and Terry of Newville Pa visited Mr and Mrs H Jensen and Jim on Saturday forenoon en route to Denver Colo to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Jensen.

Eddy Fry Terry Newville, Pa H. Jensen Jim Denver, Colo Elmer Jensen

Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson Travel Topeka On Business

Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson left Monday morning for Topeka on business. The short trip aims to handle a local matter and they were seen departing together from their home.

Social note lists Saturday dinner guests

Mrs John Stolander and Mrs Tom Hay hosted guests. Jerry and Irene were Saturday dinner guests of Mrs Louise Hay.

John Stolander Tom Hay Jerry Irene Louise Hay

Robison and Isaacson Visit McPherson Area for Week

Bob Robison and Frank Isaacson traveled from McPherson to spend the weekend with home folks. Reuben Ohnson returned to McPherson with them and will work for the Reece Construction Co.

Bob Robison Frank Isaacson McPherson Home Folk Reuben Ohnson Will The Reece Construction Co

Carlson and Hanson Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Swen Carlson hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Magnus Hanson Syrena Lena and Mr and Mrs Harry Hanson Wayne and Lloyd of Mankato in an extended family gathering corporate tone

Swen Carlson Magnus Hanson Syrena Lena Harry Hanson Wayne and Lloyd Mankato

Swenson Couple Return From Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs John Swenson returned Saturday morning from a months visit with relatives in Chicago Illinois and the home they visited relatives in Lincoln Nebraska

John Swenson Chicago Ill Lincoln Nebr

Dispersion Hereford Sale Planned by C O Reece

The dispersion sale of 40 head of Herefords owned by C O Reece will take place September 20 at Scandia Sales Pavilion starting 1 00 p m. The herd includes 17 bred cows nine cows with calves five early spring calves four open heifers two herd bulls and three young bulls of serviceable age. Bulls include Real Pioneer 21 a top senior bull and CR Super Royal from Famous Super Anxiety line. Catalogues available by contacting Mr Reece.

C. O. Reece Scandia Reece Pioneer Kansas Hereford Asan Hutchinson Real Pioneer Kansas Heresford Assn

Rasmussen Family Guests at Cardwells in Colby

Mr and Mrs Elmer Rasmussen and family of Colby visited Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell for a weekend stay. Miss Laura Rasmussen, who had been with the Rasmussen family, accompanied them back home.

Elmer Rasmussen Colby Art Cardwell Laura Rasmussen Rasmussen’s

Dinner party honors visitors from Eldorado and Wichita

Mr and Mrs Axel Smith entertained Sunday for Mr and Mrs Louis Jackson of Eldorado Mr Rebecca Gibson of Wichita Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Norris Arnold and Ruby.

Axel Smith Louis Jackson Eldorado Rebecca Gibson Wichita Sherman Robison Lloyd Norris Arnold Ruby

Wichita Couple Attends Sterling Funeral for Worthley

Mr and Mrs Clarence Williamson of Wichita and Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard left Monday for Sterling Colorado by telegram of the death of Mrs Williamson s father Warren Worthley. Mr and Mrs Harold Gress and daughter of Colorado Springs were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lester Simpson and family. Mr Gress is a nephew of Mrs Simpson.

Clarence Williamson Wichita Lars Norgard Sterling, Colo Harold Gress Colorado Springs, Colo Lester Simpson Mr. Gress Simpson

Tebow Birthday Dinner Honors Family Guests

Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Warren Tebow honored Mr. Warren Tebow's birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. George Tebow, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Tebow and family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tebow, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Milner, Altha Mae, Charlea and Freddie.

Warren Tebow Mr. Tebow George Tebow E. W. Tebow Earl Tebow Ted Milner Altha Mae Charlea Freddie

Isaacson Family Visitors Highlight Weekend in Town

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Isaacson and a family plus Mr. Archie Isaac, Valjean, and Mr. Raymond Isaacson were Sunday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. John Isaacson, sharing a quiet family gathering.

Irving Isaacson Archie Isaacson Valjean Raymond Isaacson John Isaacson

Claude Tingstrom Visits Centralia Friends for Week

Claude Tingstrom of Centralia Washington arrived Sunday evening for a week long visit with friends in town.

Claude Tingstrom Centralia Wash

Local Social Guests Honor Sherman Robison Family

Mr and Mrs 8 H Robison and Adah and Mr and Mrs Leon Wick were dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family last Wednesday hosted at their home.

H. Robison Adah Leon Wick Sherman Robison

Nurses Training Entrants Move to Salina

Lucille Jenseh and Thora Fischer began nurses training in Salina this week after spending the prior week at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia.

Lucille Jenseh Thora Fischer Salina St. Joseph Hospital Concordia

Sunday Supper Guests at C J Hugo Home

Mr and Mrs Dan Stephenson and family of Concordia visited for Sunday supper at the home of C J Hugo.

Dan Stephenson Concordia C. J

Dinner hosting for Hammer and Gile families

Mr and Mrs Charli¢é Barleen and Ralph entertained to dinner each supper Sunday for Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family, Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer and Mr and Mrs Harry Gile.

Charli¢é Barleen Ralph Harold Hammer Iver Hammer Harry Gile

Dinner guest Elwyn Isaacson at Irving Teaacaon home

Elwyn Isaacson visited for Sunday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Teaacaon and family.

Elwyn Isaacson Mrs. Irving Teaacaon

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