Northern Pursuit at The Princess
Errol Flynn shines in Northern Pursuit at The Princess with a brisk pace set against Hudson Bay snow. The plot follows Steve Wagmer and Jim Austin clashing with Nazi Keller after a mountain mission ends in capture and an explosive climax near an abandoned mine and the Welland Canal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Errol Flynn
Canada
Hudson Bay
Warner Bros
Julia Bishop
Helmut Dantine
John Ridgely
Gene Lockhart
von Kellar
Steve Wagmer
Firrol Flynn
Jim Austin
Steve
Inspector Barnett
Keller
Welland Canal
Crime Doctor leads Columbia drama from radio hit
Warner Baxter stars as Dr Ordway theCrime Doctor a amnesiac psychiatrist in a social worker romance with Margaret Lindsay. The film uses hospital hotel and penitentiary sets built on Columbia lot with expert input from social work and prison officials. Newt Masty and wife visit Courtlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Warner Baxter
Max Marcin
Crime Ordway
Margaret Lindsay
Baxter
Ordway
Columbia Studio
Elments
American Red Cross
New Game Bird Introduced in Republic County
The Kansas Forestry Wish and Game Commission announces planting Chukar Partridges on Sven Larson ranch in southwest Republic County to establish the species. Chukar Partridges are protected. cooperation in propagation is expected. Also notes screening of Blyge Anton at Princess Theater on Monday night October 23 in a Swedish film presentation with Edvard Persson, with admission 15 and 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Forestry, Wish _, and Game Commission
Sven Larson
Republic County
Blyge Anton
Bashful Anton
Princess Theater
Edvard Persson
Scandia Film Co
New York
Appreciation note from Dr and Mrs O V Nicnous
The Nicnous couple expresses gratitude for 20 years in Scandia and nearby communities. They thank friends for a pleasant, profitable residence and wish others success and good health as they move to a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Nicnous
YWCA Cabinet Meeting Held At Miss Haggman Home
The first YWCA cabinet meeting of the year met Thursday evening at Miss Blanche Haggman’s home. Mrs. Pearson led songs, Mrs. Chris Nelson led devotionals, and plans were made for yearly meetings and a membership drive. Ten members attended with guests Mrs. Jewell and Helen Haggman, refreshments served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YW CA
Blanche Haggman
Pearson
Chris Nelson
Jewell
Helen Haggman
Reuben Carlson Birthday Dinner Honored Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Carlson entertained guests in honor of his birthday which fell on Wednesday the 18th. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Herman Anderson and May, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hall of Republic, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hall, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Nystrom, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Carlson, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Carlson and Jean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Carlson
Carlson
Herman Anderson
May
J. W. Hall
Republic
Wilbur Hall
G. A. Nystrom
Victor Carlson
Louis Walters
Jean
Local social notes from Scandia and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Joe Johnson entertain guests including Mr Harry Nilson Dana and Bob of Jamestown. Numerous neighbors visit at homes in Scandia Belleville Concordia Kirwin Topeka and Jamestown with dinners Sundays and midweek calls. Several families travel for visits and shopping with names such as Berggren Hedstrom GreenSlade Granstedt and Reece appearing throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Johnson
Harry Nilson Dana
Bob
Jamestown
Oneir
First Lady of Kansas Accepts State USO Vice Chairmanship
Mrs. Andrew F wie, wife of the governor, accepts the post as vice chairman of the state USO council. She will serve on the national USO council travelers committee and is a member of the Gray Ladies at Topeka Army Air Base Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
USO
Andrew F. Wie
Chai
Isaacson Birthday Honor Prank Recalls Shared Names
In a birthday tribute, a long list of well known names appears including Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson and Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Himer Danielson, Kenneth and Dorothy, Theo Danielson, Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Charley Gabrielson and Willard, Tekla Brown, Lloyd Brown and Larry, Sophia Johnson, Mary and Ed, Malker W Lindecrantz, Robert and Ireve Swanson, and Jennie Lindecra...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prank Isascati
Carl
Mr. Isaacson
Martin Johnson
Norman
Himer Danielson
Kenneth
Dorothy
Theo Danielson
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Charley Gabrielson
Willard
Tekla Brown
Lloyd Brown
Larry
Sophia Johnson
Mary
Malker W Lindecrantz
Robert
Ireve Swanson
Jennie Lindecrantz
Lawrence
Birthday Dinner Honors John Boman at Home
A basket dinner was held at John Boman's home for his 83rd birthday. Attendees included Emil and Mary Boman, Charles Boman, Walter and Paul Boman, Fred Boman and family, Frank Milmer and family, Miss Mary Moe, and Mrs. Emily Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boman
Emil Boman
Charles
Walter Boman
Paul
Fred Boman
Frank Milmer
Mary Moe
Emily Willis
Fred Evert Reaches Birthday Milestone
The text notes Fred Evert admitted he recently had a birthday and is now past fifty, amused by his own aging. It presents his milestone as a humorous personal reflection, reflecting a light local-tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred ‘Evert
Fred
Norma Honored at Birthday Dinner
Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervolqd and family honored Norma on her birthday. Attending were Mrs. Ellen Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Ellene Sederlin and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hammer and daughters, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Lervolqd
Norma
Ellen Hammer
Ellene Sederlin
Harvey Hammer
Carl Hammer
Birthday celebration at Charley Johnson home
Mr and Mrs LaSage and daughters of Concordia with Mr and Mrs Oscar Bergstrom of Scandia spent Friday evening at the Charley Johnson home to help Jarl celebrate his birthday. Mrs LaSage stayed over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaSage
Concordia
Oscar Bergstrom
Scandia
Charley Johnson
Jarl
Triple L Club Meets and Plays Pinochle at DeNoyer Home
The Triple L Club gathered at Mrs. Ben DeNoyer’s home on Thursday September 7 with 15 members present. Pinochle was played at three tables, Mrs. Frank Granstedt winning high score, while Mrs. Bill Maelow and Mrs. Sam Summers traveled. A lunch followed and the group planned to meet Mrs. George Christi on September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben DeNoyer
Frank Granstedt
Bill Maelow
Sam Summers
George Christi
Birth of Son to Pvt J W Stone in Concordia
A son John Steven was born to Pvt and Mrs J W Stone on September 6 at St Joseph hospital in Concordia. Mrs Stone formerly Verkee Reece of Scandia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steven
Pvt
J. W. Stone
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
Stone
Verkee Reece
Scandia
Daughter Karen Joyce Born to Wichita Couple
A daughter, Karen Joyce, was born to Mr and Mrs Jean Clark of Wichita Kansas on Thursday Sept. qT. She is the first grandchild in the Bill Chark family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Joyce
Jean Clark
Wichita
Kansas
Karen
Scandia Edges Norway In One-Run Baseball Thriller
A close Sunday game at home saw Scandia topple Norway 7 to 6 in a high tension matchup. Crowd turnout was strong as Scandia pitchers Freed Milner faced Norway’s Brewer Bledson in a tense finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Scandia
Freed
Milner Norway
Brewer
Bledson
Corn Display Adds 300 Pioneer On Eldon Larson Farm
Town notes a new corn display featuring 300 Pioneer variety grown by Eldon Larson on his farm south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Larson
YW Membership Drive Planned Next Week
The notice outlines a membership drive for the YW to be conducted during the coming week. Social visits include Mrs. John Vandevere visiting Mrs. May White on Thursday afternoon and Mrs. Belle Etter spending Friday evening at the Everett Hanson home. Louie Stofer works at M and A Auto Parts in Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vandevere
May White
Belle Etter
Everett Hanson
Louie Stofer
Beloit
M&a Auto Parts Sore
Mr and Mrs Smith Spend Sunday Night at Jack Smith Home
Mr and Mrs Smith of Colorado spent Sunday night at the Jack Smith home according to a local society note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Smith
Colorado
Jack Smith
Mrs Stolander Spends Saturday Afternoon with Mrs Willis
Mrs Stolander spent Saturday afternoon visiting Mrs Emily Willis in a friendly social call reflecting neighborhood courtesy and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stolander
Emily Willis
Marriage of Marie Johnson and George Fike Jr in Scandia
Miss Marie Johnson daughter of Sostad Scandia and P F C George G Fike Jr son of Mr and Mrs George Fike of Munden Kansas united in marriage on Sunday September 10 1944 at a Brethren church near Pelleville Rev W W Gih officiating The bride wore blue crepe and the groom Army dress They were un attended Mrs Fike a Rural Grade School graduate now works in Scandia George Fike Jr a two year service member is stationed at Stinson Field San Antonio Texas Both families noted relocations and the couple planned to reunite in Scandia and the bride would remain there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Johnon
Sostad
Sts. -Oy- 4
Ghee
Scandia
Kansa
P.F.C
George G. Fike Jr
George Fike
Munden
Kansas
W. W. Gi H
Brethren Churea
Pelleville
Fike
Haggman Wire Drug Store
P R.C
Grandma Fike
Stenson Field
San Antonio
Texas
Mrs Loring Pioneer Resident Of Scan dia Dies At Home
Caroline Loring a Scan dia pioneer and one of its oldest residents died at her home Saturday morning after a lengthy illness. She lived there for 70 years and was mother to a large family, many of whom survive. Her husband died in 1940. The Lorings left Chicago after the fire and settled in the Scandinavian Community where their children were raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Loring
Scandia
Sorosis Club Picnic Moved to September 21
Notice to members says the Sorosis Club picnic date changed from Sept 1 to Sept 21. The Republic County Council of Womens Clubs holds its annual all day meeting on Sept 21 at Agenda with guest speaker Mrs Patricia Splender expected to present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
Republic County Council of Womens Clubs
Corn ears on display show long term seed productivity
Gus Nystrom displays ears of corn grown on his plot with seed purchased 15 years ago. He notes from one kernel a seven ear yield last year at a planting, indicating a very productive corn type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Nystrom
Birthday honored at Halgren home
Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and Dorothy and Mr and Mrs Nells Sandell with Ruth and Pat were Friday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Gus Halgren to honor Mrs Halgren on her birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Dorothy
Nells Sandell
Ruth
Pat
Gus Halgren
Halgren
Pauline Cardwell Hosts Birthday Dinner
Mrs Elmer Larson Mr and Mrs Joe Clime and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom Pearl and Earnie Strom joined Homer Cardwell and Pauline for Sunday dinner in honor of Pauline's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Larson
Joe Clime
Clarence Strom
Pearl
Earnie Strom
Homer Cardwell
Pauline
Reception for Scandia teachers at Methodist Church
The Methodist Church hosted a Tuesday evening reception in its parlors for Scandia school teachers. A short program followed by refreshments was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Scandia
Bowen Visits Johnsons and Shirtey This Week
Eugene Bowen spent last week with Mr and Mrs Ronold Johnson and Shirtey, sharing time at their home and enjoying domestic companionship during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bowen
Ronold Johnson and
Shirtey
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Julia Bishop Forceful
Flynn
Laura
Julie Bishop
von Keller
Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Meeting
Andy Jackson
Harry Stenson
Loven
Hiardy
Chas, Berggren
Evelyn
Lawrence Nystrom
Courtland
Ed Jensen
Denver
Bud Dressler
Bellevale
W. C. Nesmith
Ella Larson
Ed Wires
Ruby Larson
Belleville
Julia Larson
Topeka
S. S. Christie
George Christie
Victor Berggren
Charley Berggren
Erelyn
Dena Anderson
John Swenson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Ivan Bergstrom
Lorna
A. S. Hedstrom
Mrs
Loren Hedstrom
Russell Lervold
Mrs. Olson
Phyllis
Kackley
George Cardwell
George Haser
Taine Greenslade
Matt McGregor
Lillie McGregor
Black Smith
Emory Grover
Jack Reece
Lee Bettis
Bernard Samuelson
Kenneth Huber
Formore
Ray Weir
Dickie
Claus Freeman
Ronald Johnson
Shirley
Bert Haggman
Loren
Mrs. Clar
Nonderf
Kirwin, Kansas
Mr. Nondorf
Ed Olson
August Johnson
O. E. Searcy
Duaine Greenslade
Earl Cahill
Chester
Oakland
California
Fred Evert
Jersey
Frank Isaacson
Bill Moe
Emma Swanson
Ernest Kirk
Artie Jensen
Otto Nelson
Bert
Paul Fredrickson
Clara Anderson
Carl B. Acree
Maurice Freed
O. E. Searcy’s
John Nylund
Fred Granstedt
Kansa City
Ervin Lewis
Milo Johnson
Elaine
Mrs. W. Henry
Roy Thomas
Woodrow Anderson
Frank Peterson
Boyd Burge
Minnie Anderson
Mrs. Caroll. Anderson
Boeger
Andrew F. Schoeppel
Triple L Club
Community Victory Service
Y.W
Alvin Peterson
Ole Frazier
Johnson
Fiebe
Mrs. Loring
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