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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1946
Page
1
The Davison Cafe closed late last week for a refinish. New linoleum flooring was installed, the entire place repainted, and fresh decorations added. Scandia now has three attractive, clean, up-to-date dining spots.
A farce comedy titled A Letter For Evie plays at the Princess tonight Thursday September 12. The program includes two cartoons a pair of Nylons and 15 other reasons for laughter.
Lubitsch returns to directing with Cluny Brown starring Jennifer Jones and Charles Boyer at the Princess Theatre. The film follows a witty, human comedy as the pair navigate romance and mistaken identities under Lubitsch’s signature touch. Coming September 21 22 Do You Love Me follows with further escapades including Masquerade in Mexico. Dick Tracy closes the lineup on September 26.
Paramount's Miss Susie Slagle's opens at the Princess on September 17 and 18 with Joan Caulfield in her film debut alongside Veronica Lake and Sonny Tufts. Lillian Gish returns as a boarding house proprietor. the drama follows young doctors and a nurse in a romantic, medical tale adapted from Augusta Tucker's novel. A second feature, Cornered, is listed for September 24 and 25.
Dorothy Lamour and Arturo de Cordova lead a Paramount comedy at the Princess Theatre on September 19 featuring Patric Knowles Ann Dvorak George Rigaud and Mikhail Rasummy. Lamour plays a woman who becomes involved with a diamond smuggler and disguises herself as a Spanish singer to evade detection.
The paper announces Eugene Smith as the new Printer's Devil after months without help. The note praises him as likable and predicts he will become a solid Fourth Estate member before aging. Other items mention Mr. and Mrs. Nesmith returning from Cheyenne and visits with Parker, Oberg, and Figgins families in nearby towns.
Gaylord Freed and W C Preble drove to Manhattan Friday and returned Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe visited Mr and Mrs Albert Moe last Monday evening. Chester Freed left for Smith Center last Monday to work with Bell Telephone Co. Mrs Marl Hammil was taken to St Joseph hospital last Saturday for treatment.
Mrs Glenn Goodwin with Carol and Ruth of Belleville joined Friday dinner with Glenn Housholder family. Duane Greenslade with Norma and Phyllis traveled to Kansas City returning Sunday. C O Reece visited Sherman Robison family last Tuesday evening. Nesmith and Hale of Belleville hosted Sunday dinner with Earl Nesmith. Philroy Henry of Salina stayed with Walter Henry. Victor Berggren of Republic and family joined Grant Berggren for Sunday supper. The Diamond Jubilee at Concordia drew several locals including Don Burandt Ted Milner and Grant Berggren. Jay Bell and son Orvin left for Saginaw Michigan after visiting relatives.
Clarence Larson Martin Larson and Mr and Mrs Warren Gunter and sons left Saturday en route to California visiting relatives in Loveland Colorado on the way home.
Warren Melvin and Penny of Fairbury Neb visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Loren Florell Janice and Mike over the past Labor Day. Miss Mavis Freed left Saturday for Denver Colo after a month at home with an ill mother who is improving.
Mr. and Mrs. Axel Hedstrom visited Mrs. Gustava Ostberg and Ted on Thursday evening, sharing time at the Ostbergs' home.
Eng lish III class forms a student staff and assigns departments including sports editor and Y Teen. Freshmen initiate. various grades list enrollments and officers. new biology equipment highlights science program. parent teacher association planned.
Mrs Joe Johnson and others hosted the W S C S at the Methodist church parlors last Thursday afternoon while Algor Anderson completed a repaint and rejuvenation of the old Chevrolet, now described as a mighty nice looking job in dark blue.
Mrs. Rollo Canfield comes back from a two week trip to Paola with her mother Mrs. G J Gatton and to Merriam to see her brother Albert Arnold.
A birthday gathering honored Miss Pauline with Sunday visits from the Cardwells Greenslades Cline and Larsen families and Pearl and Ernie Strom. Manhattan couple Leon Wick dinnered with the Robisons. Bird City relatives stayed with Charley Farrells. Carl Cuthbertson and Vic Anderson joined Ralph Rasmussen’s family for Sunday supper.
Mr and Mrs Ted Milner and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Rasmussen and family. The social visit highlighted close community ties evident in local gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and their family spent Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and their family in a social visit with both households sharing time together.
H. S. Robison plus Edna and Leon Wick joined Friday supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison. J. L. Matlock and son Bruce of San Pedro California arrived last week with Bruce’s grandfather Carl Acree who spent three weeks in California and has joined them. George Simmons and Mrs. Moe visited Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Moe.
Miss Erma Dietrich and Miss Mavis Freed attended a gathering at the C. H. Freed house with Wallace Freed and John Thull. Mr. and Mrs. David Hale of Belleville were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Nesmith.
Mr and Mrs John Sjolander spent Sunday afternoon at the Charlie Sjo Linder home in a casual social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Leon Wick return to Manhattan after a two week visit at the H S Robison home. They plan to enter Kansas State College this fall.
Mike spent Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Alva Thompson, a brief social gathering noted in the local society column.
Mr and Mrs Victor Herrman of Eugene and Clarence and Patsy Ball spent Sunday evening with Mrs Gustava Oztberg and Ted.
Mr and Mrs A W Freeman of Marysville spent the weekend with Mrs Eva Sothers and Mr and Mrs Ernest Freeman in a brief social update.
Mr and Mrs Leon Wick and Miss Adah Robison were Wednesday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Edwin Isaacson.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom and family were Sunday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson and Betty Elaine.
Mr and Mrs George Simmons and Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and Janice were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alva Thompson.
Doris Jean Neilson and John Glenn Nelson wed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Reece in Carbondale on Sunday September 1 at 7 00 pm. The ceremony featured Ray Hodgell reading the vows and Linda Reece lighting candles. The bride wore white marquisette over satin with coronet orange blossoms and carried a white Bible. Best man was Wim Horn and matron of honor Mrs Jack Reece wore blue chiffon. Afterward a reception was held at the Reece home for the bridal party and close friends. They plan Nebraska University study and will live at 1210 B St Lincoln Nebr after September 9.
The Rev J C Boyce former pastor of St Pauls Episcopal Church Clay Center died in Pittsburgh Pa last week likely from a heart ailment after an operation. Survived by wife and three sons James Phillip and Finis graveside rites were led by Rev Charles Davies Manhattan and Mazonic committal services held Burial at Wamego Kansas. Boyce also once served as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Scandia about 25 years ago making many friends.
Mr and Mrs K C Kallman learned Friday of the death of their daughter Mrs Ben Garcia after months of illness in a Los Angeles sanitarium. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Rydal church with interment in Popular Grove cemetery.
The Sorosis Club held its first year meeting on a Tuesday September 3 at Mrs Walter Boyles home. Nineteen members attended as Mrs George Cardwell presided. After business Mrs H C Quantic reviewed the constitution and Mrs Walter Boyles discussed Parliamentary Law. The next gathering is set for September 17 at Mrs W F Curtis home.
Mr and Mrs Jake Storer and Mrs May White traveled to Formosa last Wednesday afternoon and visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Jennings. Mrs White stayed several days before returning home.
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