Jack Webb Stars as Pete Kelly in Blues Musical
Jack Webb portrays Pete Kelly in Pete Kelly's Blues a WarnerColor film about a Kansas City cornet man in the roaring 20s. Janet Leigh Edmond O'Brien Peggy Lee Andy Devine Lee Marvin and Ella Fitzgerald co star with the story set in Rick's speakeasy and a mobster conflict. The film opens at the Princess Theatre with further showings including The McConnel Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Webb
Pete Kelly
Princess Theatre
Janet Leigh
Edmond O’brien
Peggy Lee
Andy Devine
Lee Marvin
Ella Fitzgerald
Kansas City
Pete
Rick
Ivy
Kelly
McCarg
Webb
Sorosis Study Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon
The Sorosis Study club met September 4 at the club room with Mrs. H W Reece and others as hostesses to honor Mrs N H Pearson. A duet by Mrs E E Conzelman and Mrs Alfred Anderson opened. a musical skit followed and Miss Pearson guest of honor. Nine members paid dues and received yearbooks as Mrs Reece, president, led the business meeting. Next meet September 18 includes a field trip and picnic to Pawnee Park for Brownie and Girl Scout groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Reece
John Dart
A'‘red Anderson
Don Larson
N. H. Pearson
Sorosis Study Club
E. E. Conzelman
Alfred Anderson
Addison Carlson
Pearson
E. E. Conzerman
Kansas Children’s Service League
Pawnee Park
Organize Ground Observer Corps Meeting in Beleville
An organizing meeting for the Ground Observer Corps will be held at Beleville courthouse at 8 00 pm on September 18 1956. Republic County residents are urged to attend as Air Force representatives discuss observation posts and show a film Menace From the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ground Observer Corps
Beleville
Republic County
Air Force
United States
Tdoya
Social visit from Wakeeney residents to Robison family
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wick with Linda and Robin from Wakeeney called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robison Saturday morning while Miss Adah Adna and Martha Robison accompanied them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Wick
Linda
Robin
Wakeeney
Adah
Martha Robison
Charles Robison
Smiths Stay Overnight With Fath er Lester Simpson
Mr and Mrs Bill Smith and their child ren from Kansas City Missouri were Sunday overnight guests of Mrs Smiths father Lester Simpson and Mrs Simpson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill. Smith
Kansas City, Mo
Mrs. Smith
Lester Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Our 1956 Honor Roll Subscriptions
New and renewal subscriptions received this past week include Bill Clark Mrs. Wesley Newcomb and Warren Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Clark
Wesley Newcomb Warren Nelson
Scandia Chapter OBS Holds September Meeting
ORS MET SEPTEMBRE Scandia Chapter No 481 OBS met Sept 4 with Mrs Hilt on Waite as worthy matron and Carl Hammer as worthy patron. Substitute officers were Mrs C W Strom and W J Matthias. Invitations were read for Mrs Cecil Brown visit and Leah Chapter invitation for Sept 7. Next meeting is Sept 18 with social hour planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
OBS
Hilton Waite
Carl Hammer
C. W. Strom
W. J. Matthias
School of Instruction
Cecil Brown
Grand Chapter
Kansas
Mizpah
Clyde
Leah
Concordia
Brown
Martin Larson
Brownie Wings Fly-Up Party At City Library
Eight Brownie Scouts received their wings at a Fly-Up Party in the City Library club room. Lor raine Larson and three others presented colors and led a flag salute. Twenty-one girls received Brownie pendants as they crossed the bridge and joined Intermediate Scouts, with songs, promises, and a lunch of cookies and punch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Library Club
Lorraine Larson
Martha Robison
Helen Nystrom
Peggy Erickson
Arlene
Darlene Nystrom
Marilyn Johnson
Marcia Perry
Deanell Reece
Bette Lea Loring
Linda Larson
Kathy Rockey
Grace
N. H. Pearson
Mrs Jack Davis Hosts Birthday Tea for Carol Susan
Mrs Jack Davis entertained Saturday afternoon in honor of Carol Susan s birthday anniversary. Guests included Judy Colleen and Nancy Thompson Bill Davis Charles and Clair Johnston Sukie Reynolds and Paula Sue Lewellyn. The children played games and helped Carol open gifts before a lunch of ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Davis
Carol Susan
Judy
Colleen
Nancy Thompson
Bill Davis
Charles and
Clair Johnston
Sukie Reynolds
Paula Sue Lewellyn
Carol
Alva Thompson
Jim Davis
George Stromberg
FFA News Details Fall Meeting And Fair Plans
ia School News reports the high school FFA held its first fall meeting on September 4 discussing the Chapter Gilt Ring policy. juniors and seniors will attend the Kansas Fair at Hutchinson September 16 and 17, with district leadership school planned for October 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.F.A
FFA
Kansas
Hutchinson
Elast
Freshman Initiation Compliments Return for Grading Prizes
The note recalls an enjoyable Freshman Initiation and looks forward to future honors. Eighth graders who earned 100 in spelling include Jackie Everhart Harvey Fogelberg Judith Freed Larry Larson Lorraine Larson Lonnie Lewellyn Dean Milner Phyllis Newcomb Helen Nystrom Martha Robison Ramona Smith. Seventh graders Carl Reece and John Odell also scored 100 in spelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Everhart
Harvey Fogelberg
Judith Freed
Larry Larson
Lorraine Larson
Lonnie Lewellyn
Dean Milner
Phyllis Newcomb
Helen Nystrom
Martha Robison
Ramona Smith
Carl Reece
John Odell
Robin of Wakeeney Visits Robison Home Over Weekend
Robin of Wakeeney arrived Friday evening and stayed through the weekend at the Robison residence.
Betty Jo Tedrow Turns Six With Birthday Cake At School
Betty Jo Tedrow celebrated turning six Monday with classmates and a birthday cake sent by her mother. The second grade notes high spelling scores last Friday with all but one student achieving 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jo Tedrow
Betty Jo
Loren Florell
Vickie
Jack
Janet
Penny
Edith Swanson and Vernon Visit Mrs Albertina and Ida
Mrs Edith Swanson and Vernon called on Mrs Albertina and Ida Sunday morning in a brief social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Swanson
Vernon
Albertina
Ida
Burandts Visit Berggrens Thursday Evening
Mr and Mrs Don Burandt were Thursday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Burandt
Mrs
Grant Berggren
Intermediate MYF elects officers and hosts pool party
Newly elected Intermediate MYF officers include President John Stansberry Vice-President John Qdell Secretary Martha Robison Treasurer Judy Freed and Reporter Helen Nystrom. About 30 members guests and sponsors attended a swimming party at the Belleville pool on August 17 followed by a watermelon feed in Scandia park marking the last social event before school started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYF
John Stansberry
John Qdell
Martha Robison
Judy Freed
Elen Nystrom
Belleville
Scandia Park
Helen Nystrom
Recital at Amana Lutheran church by Pearson students
Vocal and piano students of Mrs. N. H. Pearson performed a recital at the Amana Lutheran church on September 9. The program featured solos and duets including works by Beethoven Mendelssohn Grieg and others with performers such as Joanne Han é6en Yvette Sanderson Deanelle Reece and Jane Hay. Rev. Pearson gave scripture and prayer during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Pearson
Amana Lutheran Church
Pearson
Elise
Beethoven
Joanne Han
Linda Reece
Mendelssohn
Wynken
Halsey
Cuckoo
Lehman
Bernita Stafford
Rev. Pearson
WSCS Meets in Belleville with Missionary Goals
WSCS met September 6 with a devotional by Mrs. Johnson and a prayerful closing. Guests included Mrs. Pollard, district secretary, who spoke on the Quadrennial Goals “The Spirit of Christ For All Of Life” with assistance from Mrs. Thomas. A special membership certificate was presented to Jean Eloise Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wsc.s
Jesus
Joseph Johnson
Leo Harber
Belleville
Pollard
WSCS
Christ
Thomas
Sunday Guests At Robison Home
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Leon Wick Linda and Rubin of Wakeeney Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison Martha Mrs Everett Robison and Mr and Mrs Charles Robison Sunday evening callers were Mrs Lena Lloyd and Mr Frank Granstedt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Wick
Linda and
Robin of
Wakeeney
Robison Home
Robison
Rubin of
Sherman Robison
Martha
Everett Robison
Charles Robison
Lena Lloyd
Frank Granstedt
Hedstroms and Carlsons Visit. Mrs Hedstrom Injured
Mr and Mrs A N Hedstrom Mrs Arnt Carlson and Mrs Ivan Bergstrom spent the weekend with Mrs Ernest Hedstrom who fell and broke her hip and is a patient in Hays hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Hedstrom
Arnt Carlson
Ivan Bergstrom
Ernest Hedstrom
Hays Hospital
Cooper and Anderson Families Return from California Trip
Mr and Mrs R B Cooper and Mr and Mrs Algor Anderson returned home Saturday afternoon after a two week vacation in California. They visited Lt and Mrs Ronald Anderson and Richard at Travis Air Force Base and also met Mr and Mrs H E Coleman Mr and Mrs Dick Kroker and Melinda Kroker of San Jacinto California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. BE. Cooper
Algor Anderson
California
Ronald Anderson
Richard
Travis Air Force Base
H. E. Coleman
Dick Kroker
Melinda
San Jancinto
Calif
Salina Woman Spends Weekend with Parents Over Break
Donna Berggren visits her parents during a weekend stay in Salina, joining family gathering and returning to routines afterward.
Friday Evening Guests at Godfrey Boman Home
Mr Milo Johnson and Mrs Milo Johnson with Mr George Stromberg and Mrs George Stromberg visited Friday evening at the Godfrey Boman residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Johnson
George Stromberg
Godfrey Boman
Cooper spends weekend with Salina parents
Harold Cooper of Salina spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Cooper
Salina
Mrs. W. E. Cooper
Johnsons as Tuesday guests at Jamestown area home
Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson visited Tuesday evening at the home of Harry Nelson near Jamestown, sharing an informal social visit in a rural community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe N. Johnson
Harry Nelson
Jamestown
Greenslade Guest At Rodney Dovel Home
Sunday evening visitor Duaine Greenslade was hosted by Rodney Dovel at his residence, with details of the encounter noted in society brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duaine Greenslade
Rodney Dovel
Emer Larsen Hosts Visit With Jolene Cline Family
Mr and Mrs Emer Larsen visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Joe Cline Jolene and Charles in a social gathering at the Cline home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emer Larsen
Joe Cline
Jolene
Charles
Scandia OES Members Attend Clyde District Meeting
Members from the Scandia Order of Eastern Star listed as attending the Clyde district meeting on Thursday include Mrs Hilton Waite Carl Hammer Mrs Ralph Moe Mrs Bertha Granstedt Mrs B H Lewis Mrs W J Matthias Mrs Lloyd Norris Mrs C W Strom Mrs Duaine Grinds for slade. Elsie Noble Mrs Chris Nelson Mrs Myrtle Grouble Mrs Carl Peterson Mrs Abel Scott and Mrs Bill Biewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Oes
Clyde
Hilton Waite
Carl Hammer
Ralph Moe
Bertha Granstedt
B. H. Lewis
W. J. Matthias
Lloyd Norris
C. W. Strom
Duaine Greenslade
Elsie Noble
Chris’ Nelson
Myrtle Grouble
Carl Peterson
Abel Scott
Bill Biewer
Brownie Scouts Host Fly Up Party at City Library
Thirty three of the forty Brownie and Intermediate Girl Scouts and three of the six leaders plus six of the ten Troop Committee enjoyed a Fly Up Party at the City Library on Thursday evening September 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie and Intermediate Girl Scouts
Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Berggren Family
Mr and Mrs Grant Berggren and Donna and Mrs Glenn Scrivner and David were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Berggren and family of Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Berggren
Donna
Glenn Scrivner
David
Clarence Berggren
Republic
Beloit birthday honors for Mrs. Brown
Mr and Mrs Homer Cardwell were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr and family near Beloit to honor Mrs Brown s birthday anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Cardwell
Mrs
Eugene Brown, Jr
Near Beloit
Brown
Kirk Duo Begins New Chapter With Move to Manhattan
Mr and Mrs Glenn Kirk depart Saturday for Manhattan where Glenn will enter as a college junior this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Kirk
Manhattan
Glenn
Wick and Robison social visit in Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wick of Waukenee and Miss Josie Robison called at the Sherman Robison home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Wick of
Waekeeney
Josie Robison
Sherman Robison
Belleville couple hosts guests for Sunday supper
Mr. and Mrs. Art Grueber of Belleville and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Davis with boys were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stromberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Grueber
Belleville
Jim Davis
George Stromberg
Centerville and Belleville couples host Tuesday supper
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gant and Jeff of Centerville California and Mr. and Mrs. Art Grueber of Belleville were Tuesday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Stromberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gant
Jeff
Centerville
Calif
Art Grueber
Belleville
George Stromberg
Weekend Guests Dine With Nelsons and Grubs
Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Chris Nelson and Mrs Myrtle Grub included Mrs D L Brooks of Kansas City Missouri and Dr and Mrs Paul Nelson of Concordia. Also present were Mr and Mrs Warren Nelson and Jean, with Sgt and Mrs Hubert White and Bobby and Marcia of Lincoln Nebraska visiting for Sunday dinner and afternoon calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Nelson
Myrtle Grub
D. L. Brooks
Kansas City
Paul Nelson
Concordia
Warren Nelson
Jean
Sgt
Hubert White
Bobby and
Marcia
Lincoln
Nebr
Alaska summer wanderers return to Lawrence
Bob Olson came back to Lawrence after spending the summer in Alaska. K A John Cooper, who also went to Alaska in spring, is at Barter Island employed in an office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Olson
Alaska
Lawrence
K. A
John Cooper
Barter Island
Morrow Family Guests Visit Tulsa Kin
Mr and Mrs Virgil Morrow and their daughters of Tulsa Oklahoma visited from Tuesday until Saturday with Mr and Mrs W J Cooper and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Morrow
Tulsa
Okla
W. J. Cooper
Local residents visit R B Cooper home over weekend
Mr and Mrs Eldon Hammeke and Mary Ellen of Manhattan and Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests at the R B Cooper home.
Picnic in the Park Near Superior Nebr
Mrs Agnes Cardwell Mr and Mrs George Cardwell and Steven Mr and Mrs Ben Denoyer Mr and Mrs J D Greenslade Sam Greenslade Mr and Mrs Fred Fredell and Mr and Mrs Pete Dillon and Mary Ann enjoyed a picnic dinner in the park at Superior Neb Sunday and then spent the afternoon at the Pete Dillon home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cardwell
George Cardwell
Steven
Ben Denoyer
J. D. Greenslade
Sam Greenslade
Fred Fredell
Pete Dillon
Mary Ann
Superiir
Nebr
Pite Dillon
Mutual Benefit Club Hosts Shower and Plans Picnic
Mrs. Charlies Benyshek hosted the Mutual Benefit club at her home on Wednesday. After the business meeting, Mrs. Glen Kirk received a grocery shower and the group planned a family picnic supper at Belleville park. Mrs. Frank Milner joined the club and the next meeting was set with Mrs. Larry Hobson on Wednesday October 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Benyshek
Mutual Benefit Club
Glen Kirk
Belleville Park
Frank Milner
Larry Hobson
Family Visit Spans Clay Center to Manhattan
Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Freed and Roger joined Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clark and children in Clay Center Saturday. The Clarks then traveled to Manhattan where Mr. Cirk has a college semester remaining. Gregory Clark returned home with his grandparents for a week’s stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenwood Freed
Roger
Clay Center
Paul Clark
Mrs Glenwood Freed Calls at Glens Currie Home
Mrs Glenwood Freed telephoned the Glens Currie residence on Sunday evening.
Erickson Couple Plans Colorado and California Visit
Mr and Mrs Hrick Erickson departed Sunday for a short visit with relatives in Colorado before continuing to California for a several week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrick Erickson
Colorado
California
SHERDAHL 4H BOOSTERS NOTES
The Sherdahl 4H club reports a busy year at the County Fair with every member entering exhibits. Members earned blue ribbons for wheat, dress, muffins, heifer shows, and projects in style revue. The club earned Grand Champion on the pen of three a note on a new honey contest and a September meeting with officer elections for 1956 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cliie
Salina
Rex Freed
Sharon Freed
Maude Hallack
Honey Queen
Maudie
Charles McEwen
Richard Mikesell
John Minihan
Kay Miniham
John Odell
Ronald Odell
Ronald
Gary Reed
James Swhercinsky
Kenneth Swiercinsky
Eva Louise West
Barrow
Eva
Douglas Burandt
Booth
Eve West
Maudie Hallack
Kenny Swhercinsky
Charles Cline
Treas
Kay Minihan
Glen Strum
Richard Mike«sell
Homer Cardwell
Beloit Woman Claimed Ida Isaacson Sunday Evening
Mrs. Louis Stofer of Beloit accused Ida Isaacson in a report from Sunday evening. The brief item notes the dispute and names the two women involved in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Stofer
Beloit
Ida Isaacson
Mrs. Zetta Brown and Bob Visit Concordia Hosts
Mrs. Zetta Brown and Bob of Concordia were Friday evening guests of Mrs. Ivy Brown and her sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zetta Brown
Bob
Concordia
Ivy Brown
Sunday Dinner Guests of the Coopers
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs R E Cooper were Mr and Mrs Don Bender and family of Topeka Mr and Mrs Eldon Hammeke and Mary Elien of Manhattan and Miss Eve Sandborn of Clap Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cooper
Don Bender
Topeka
Eldon Hammeke
Mary Elien
Manhattan
Eve Sandborn
Clap Center
Nebraska Couples Visit Rodney Dovel Family
Mr and Mrs Mloyd Hiner of Fate Fate Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Marvin Wurm of Jansen Nebraska spent Wednesday as visitors of Rodney Dovel and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mloyd Hiner
Fatebury, Nebr
Marvin Wurm
Jansen, Nebr
Rodney Dovel
Mr and Mrs Frank Milner Visit Codfrey Boman Home
Mr Frank Milner and Mrs Milner accompanied by Lorna Boman were Sunday evening guests at the Codfrey Boman residence. They joined the hosts for an informal gathering and conversation into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Milner
Lorna Boman
Codfrey Boman Home
Also Mentioned on This Page
Surosis Study Club
G. O. Corps
Ia School News
Grace Robison
May Robison
Aurie McBride
Margaret Williams
Janet Cardwell
Bruce Quantic
Everette Fike
JoAnn Larson
Arnold Loring
Sonya Pickel
Jane Anne Reece
Keithetta Russell
Yvette Sanderson
Barbara Tedrow
Randy Uhrich
Lonnie Boman
Lynette Boyles
Steven Cardwell
Duane Freed
James Isaacson
Jimmy Osborn
Perry Ulmer
Swaying Moon
Louis Staire
Anne Robinson
Sonia Larson
Edna Shaw
Howard Whitney
Deanelle Reece
Schaum
Dale Hansen
Kelterer
Marilyn
Donna Berggren
Sherdahl
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