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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1949

Page

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Sand at the Princess Thea shows in September

The Technicolor outdoor epic Sand based on Will James stories screens at the Princess Thea on September 16 17 18 featuring Mark Steven Coleen Gray and Rory Calhoun. Filmed on location in Durango Colorado with Jubilee the famed horse leading the spectacle and produced by Robert Bassler directed by Louis King.

20Th Century - Fox Will James Sand Princess Theatre Mark Steven Coleen Gray Rory Calhoun America Alps Rocky Mountains Durango Colo Thunderhead Flicka Robert Bassler Louis King Charles Clarke San Juan Colorado Mark Furnace Creek Red River King Jubilee Johnny Belinda

My Dear Secretary at the Princess Opens This Week

The United Artists light screwball comedy stars Laraine Day Kirk Douglas Keenan Wynn and Helen Walker with Rudy Vallee Florence Bates and others. A secretary works for a famed author whose life becomes chaotic then ends with marriage as a publisher tests both books.

My Dear Secretary United Artist Hollywood Laraine Day Kirk Douglas Keenan Wynn Helen Walker Rudy Vallee Florence Bates Alan Mowbray Grady Sutton Irene Ryan Gale Robbins Virginia Hewitt Abe Reynolds Jody Gilbert Helene Stanley Joe Kirk Russell Hicks Gertrude Astor Charles Martin The Showman’s Trade Review Wynn Rudy Valee Cps

Columbia's Triple Threat to thrill at Princess Theatre

A full length feature about a girl and a football team premieres at the Princess Theatre on Thursday September 22. The film features a cocky quarterback whose signals are mixed up until a girl guides him to touchdown glory with spectacular planned plays. Notable NFL stars appear as themselves including Sammy Baugh Paul Christman Sid Luckman Charley Trippi Steve Van Buren and Sid Luckman. Three leading announcers provide play by play and Hollywood actors Richard Crane Gloria Henry and others star in supporting roles. The National Football League helped produce the film. A second feature The Girl From Manhattan screens the following Thursday September 29.

Columbia Titans Princess Theatre Harry Wismer Tom Harman Bob Kelly Richard Crane Gloria Henry Mary Stuart John Litel Pat Phelan Corporation National Football League Manhattan

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed at Peterson Home

On September 6 1899 Ollie Ross wed Paul Peterson at the Ross home with Rev J W Jarboe officiating. The couple lived on farms near Superior Formosa and celebrated 50 years with over 100 guests at their Peterson home. Guests and family from Colorado Saskatchewan and Canada attended. a four tier cake and relic gifts marked the occasion.

Ollie Ross Paul Peterson Pontis Ross J. W. Jarboe Superior Nebr Formosa Ralph Peterson, Jr Ralph Edgewater Colo Carl Scandia Olga Hanzlick Munden Floyd Formoso Boulder

Surprise Birthday and Housewarming at Lars Norgard Home

A surprise party and housewarming were hosted at Lars Norgard's residence on Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C William son, Mr and Mrs John Stolander, Mr and Mrs Charles McGregor, Mr and Mrs George Christie, Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg and family, Mrs Lena Fogelberg, Donald, Mr and Mrs Alfred Swanson and family, Mr and Mrs Arntarlson, Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Danielson, Mr and Mrs Charlie Sjo lander and family, Mr and Mrs Russell DeWitt and Judy, Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson and Carl, Mr and Mrs Carl Norgard and family, and Otto Brand.

Lars Norgard C. A. Williamson John Stolander Charles _McGregor George Christie Richard Fogelberg Arid Lena Fogelberg Donald Alfred Swanson Arntarlson Richard Loring Kenneth Danielson Charlie Sjolander Russell DeWitt Judy Frank Isaacson Carl Carl Norgard Otto Brand

Dinner Guests at the Vern on Erickson Home

Sunday dinner guests at the Vern on Erickson home included Mr. and Mrs. August Peterson and Miss John Sankey.

Vernon Erickson Home August Peterson John Sankey

Birthday celebration hosted at Greenslade home

Evening guests honored Aspegren's birthday with Mr and Mrs Clarence Aspegren and Mr and Mrs Leonard Erickson and children from Courtland attending.

Greenslade Aspegren Clarence Leonard ‘Erickson Courtland

Scandia High School Football Schedule and Freshman Initiation

The 1949 Scandia High football schedule lists games from Sept 23 to Nov 11 against Gawker City Randall Burr Oak Jewel Jamestown Simpson Courtland Republic. A list of 1949 seniors reports numerous freshmen names and a senior prank parade through town followed by a watermelon feed. New faculty include Agnes Hawthorne Jane Young and Glen Erickson with duties across music English bookkeeping and athletics. Grade enrollment totals 102 across seven and eight and teachers for each grade introduce 29 27 23 23. The Triple L Club met with 15 members hosting pinochle and planning a pot-luck for Sept 16 and a husbands’ supper Sept 22.

Gawker City Randall Burr Oak Jewel Jamestown Simpson Courtland Republic Agnes Hawthorne Jane Young Glen Erickson Miss Hawthorne Miss Young Erickson Scandia High Shs Edna Robison Louise Zakostelsky Hacker Boyles Roy Thomas George Christie Reuben Johnson Lee. Swanson

Birthday luncheon honors Miss Laura Rasmussen host family

Sunday afternoon guests gathered for a birthday anniversary at the Rasmussen home. Attendees included Leslie and Laura Rasmussen and their family along with the Ras mutt ens and Cardwells with spouses and children, Morton Jensen, Clarence Kathrineberg and family, Amelia Kathrineberg, Ethel and Irene Johnston.

Laura Rasmussen Leslie Rasmussen August Rasmussen Art Cardwell George Cardwell Steven Homer Cardwell Pauline Charley Cardwell Morton Jensen Clarence Kathrineberg Amelia Kathrineberg Ethel Irene Johnston

Birthday Dinner at George Freed Home Hosts Many Relatives

Dinner guests at the George Freed home Sunday in honor of George's birthday anniversary included Ed and Mrs Jensen Alfred and Mrs Freed Donna and Ann Jim Freed and Joe Leo nard Freed Rex and Sharon Clark Freed Shirley and Linda Glenwood Freed and family. Afternoon Incheon guests were Orin Reed and family Arty Jensen and children and Chester Freed of Lincoln Kansas.

George Freed George Ed Jensen Alfred Freed Donna Ann Jim Freed Joe Leonard Freed Rex Sharon Clark Freed Shirley Linda Glenwood Freed Orin Reed Arty Jensen Chester Freed Lincoln Kansas

Birthday Observed at Laura Rasmussen Home

Monday guests honored Laura Rasmussen on her birthday with Mrs. Axel Nelson Mrs. Tom Porter Mrs. August Rasmussen Mrs. Clara Blakeley and Mrs. George Christie in attendance. The group served lunch and presented many gifts to the honoree.

Laura Rasmussen Axel Nelson Tom Porter August Rasmussen Clara Blakeley George Christie

Lutheran Choral Union News From North Central Kansas

The Lutheran Choral Union gathered at Ada Lutheran church Rackley with Ed Olson N H Pearson and Albert Jackson among attendees. They plan to sing at Zion Lutheran Brantford October 76th anniversary and at Concordia Lutheran Reformation Festival October 30.

Lutheran Choral Union North Central Kansas Ada Lutheran Church Rackley Ed Olson N. H. Pearson Albert Jackson Zion Lutheran Church Brantford Concordia Lutheran Church

Nelson family gathering reported in Watertown

Mr and Mrs Willard Nelson of Watertown South Dakota and Anton Nelson were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson. Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elvera and Gerhard Nelson were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Axel Nelson.

Willard Nelson Watertown S. Dak Anton Nelson Axel Nelson Elvera Gerhard Nelson

Duncan Brothers Visit Mr and Mrs Doctor's Home

James Duncan of Providence R 1 and George Duncan of Rydal called at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Doctor Thursday.

James Duncan Providence George Duncan Rydal Robert Doctor

Tucson at Princess Tonight

The modern west picture "Tucson" plays the Princess Theatre tonight with Romance Drama Humor and Arizona scenery. Warner-Pathe News and other shorts accompany the program with 45 additional features noted.

Tucson Princess Theatre Arizona Warner- Pathe News

Riverview 4-H Club Tour Visits Local Farms and Gardens

Riverview 4-H Club toured farms August 17 visiting Elaine Holsteins at Milo Johnson home, a Guernsey heifer at Larry Hobson in Scandia, Larsons corn, Fogelberg calves, Melby corn and calves, Robison and Robison garden reads, and Melby room improvement. The day ended with a pot-luck dinner at Elmer Melby home and a softball session at Robison home. Martha Melby served as reporter.

Riverview Milo Johnson Elaine Scandia Larry Hobson Bob Richard Larson Donald Fogelberg Earl Harvey Melby Everett Charles Robison Harvey Martha Melby Donna Burandt Ronald Anderson Carl Isaacson Elmer Melby Robison

Y W C A Notice First Regular Meeting Scheduled

The first regular meeting of the Y W C A is set for Monday evening September 19 at 8 00 p m in the Library building. All members are urged to attend due to important business to discuss.

Y.W.C.A

Cards Honor Delbert Aspegren Birthday

Friday evening guests at the Duaine Greenslade home included the Cardwell family and Pauline, Art Cardwell and family, Artie Cardwell, Ilomer Cardwell and Pauline, George Cardwell with Steven, and Irene Johnston.

Duaine Greenslade Delbert Aspegren Todd Cardwell Art Cardwell Artie Cardwell Ilomer Cardwell Pauline George Cardwell Steven Irene Johnston

Birthday Dinner Held At Chester Johnson Home

A pot-luck dinner was hosted Sunday at the Chester Johnson home to celebrate Chet Johnsons birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Charles C Johnson with family Mr and Mrs Lyle Marshall and baby Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage Joan and Peggy and Mr and Mrs Bob Stenson who visited Sunday afternoon.

Chester Johnson Chet Charles C. Johnson Lyle Marshall Baby Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Bob Stensons

Local Dinner Honors Soth Wedding Anniversary Guests

Mrs Reuben Johnson and Peggy joined Mr and Mrs Frank Lervold and Gene Mrs Lervold at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Stenson in Hardy Nebraska to honor a sixty wedding anniversary.

Reuben Johnson Peggy Frank Lervold Gene Lottie Lervold Ben Lervold Harry Stenson Hardy, Nebr

Family picnic highlights from Concordia Park Sunday

Mr and Mrs Neal Cady and their children of Mankato along with Mr and Mrs Maurine Hanson of Beloit and other relatives attended a family picnic at Concordia Park on Sunday. The gathering included extended families from Scottsville Beloit and nearby communities.

Neal Cady Mankato Maurine Hanson Beloit Everett, Anderson Holly Cady Gearld Cady James Cady Scottsville Junior Rasmussen Lars Hanson Concordia Park

Loring Family Visits Stensons for Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Leé Loring and children spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs C B Stenson at Lawrence and Glenn locations.

Leé Loring C. B. Stensons Lawrence and Glenn

Omaha and Republic couples share Friday supper visit

Mr and Mrs August Peterson of Omaha Neb Mr and Mrs John Sankey Don and Joan of Republic and Mr and Mrs V E Erickson were Friday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson Lois and Janice.

August Peterson Omaha Nebr John Sankey Don Joan Republic V. E. Erickson Vernon Erickson Lois Janice

Wallace Aspegren Couple Return From Western Vacation

Mr and Mrs Wallace Aspegren arrived home Monday morning from Cheyenne Wyoming after nearly two months of traveling They toured Yellowstone National Park the Columbia River Highway Crater Lake and the Redwood Highway They visited relatives in Idaho and California.

Wallace Aspegren Cheyenne Wyo Yellowstone National Park Columbia River Highway Crater’ Lake Redwood Highway Idaho California

Clergy Leaders Call at Concordia Home

Bishop Dana Dawson of Topeka and Rev. W. W. Owen of Concordia hosted a Sunday afternoon gathering at Rev. and Mrs. J Orville Ede and family. Dawson leads the Kansas Nebraska district of the Methodist church and Owen serves as District Superintendent of the Concordia District.

Dana Dawson Topeka W. W. Owen Concordia

Bookless Family Travels for Education and Work

Rev and Mrs J Orville Bookless took daughter Marilyn to Kansas City on Monday for nurse training at the University of Kansas Medical Center. They visited their other daughter Wanda who is working there before returning to Scandia midweek.

J. Orville Bookless Marilyn Kansas City University of Kansas Medical Center

Riverview 4-H Benefit Show Promotes Home in San Antone

The Riverview 4-H Club hosts a benefit night at the Princess Theatre on Friday September 23 featuring the film Home in San Antone starring Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys with the Modernaires and Dave O Dell. Proceeds support the young club’s activities as they strive to build citizenship and community service.

Princess Theatre Riverview San Antono Roy Acuff Smoky Mountain Boys Acuff Texas San Antonoo Modernaires Dave O'Dell Hollywood Riverview 4-H Club San Antone

Scandia OES Met for First Fall Session

Scandia Chapter No. 481 OES met September 6 with Worthy Matron Mrs. Lloyd Nelson and Worthy Patron ElReno Sederlin presiding. Plans set for School of Instruction September 23 at Concordia, 2:00 pm. banquet and Initiatory work to follow by Chapter 182. Next meeting September 20 at 8:00 pm for initiation and coaching class.

Scandia O.E.S Lloyd Nelson ElReno Sederlin School of Instruction Concordia

Sprosis Study Club Opens Year With Civic Goals

The Sprosis Study Club met September 6 with Mrs. Algot Anderson hosting. Mrs. C H West presented the new year books and Mrs. E B Conzelman reviewed the Federated Clubs National Convention. The club renewed sponsorship of the Library Girl Scouts and the League of Homeless Children, reporting $98 raised for the latter. The group aims to improve safety with better schoolhouse markings and safer turns through the city.

Sprosis Study Club Algot Anderson E. B. Conzelman C. V. Haggman Sorosis Club Girl Scouts League of Homeless’ Children

Have New Ambulance The Bachelor Faulkner Dart Co Adds Vehicle

The Bachelor Faulkner Dart Co in Scandia adds a new ambulance capable of carrying one bed patient and two seated patients or two bed patients. The large heavy ambulance improves safety and speed, promising about a 15 minute reduction for trips from Scandia to the hospital. John Dart notes the upgrade benefits the town and the company.

Bachelor - Faulkner Dart Co Scandia John Dart Faulkner - Dart Co

Eldine Carlson Birthday Celebrated at Parental Home

Eldine Carlson marked her 18th birthday at the Carlson residence with her parents Mr and Mrs soot loves Carl son Friday evening.

Eldine Carlson

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