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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1947

Page

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Homestretch at The Princess features racing romance

The Princess Theatre schedules The Homestretch a Technicolor romance starring Cornel Wilde and Maureen O Hara with racing action across eleven world tracks including Ascot and Kentucky Derby. The program also offers Jewels of Brandenburg a spy thriller and West of the Alamo in a twin bill, with Jungle Flight to follow.

20Th Century-Fox Cornel Wilde Maureen O’hara Princess Theatre Ascot England Palermo South America Churchill Downs Jamica Aqueduct Hollywood Park Santa Anita Belmont Hiale Kitty Brant Cornel Leslie Hale Boston Jack Bruce Humberstone Robert Bassler Ghost Mrs. Muir

Easy Come Easy Go shines at Princess Theatre shows

Barry Fitzgerald stars in Paramount romance with Diana Lynn and Sonny Tufts. The comedy follows a sly old man chasing quick money through horse betting while family relations strain. The tale balances humor and sentiment as events unfold leading to reconciliation. A double feature with Code of the West and Dingdong Williams follows.

Barry Fitzgerald Paramount Princess Theatre Diana Lynn Sonny Tufts Fitzgerald Barry Martin L. Donovan Diana Tufta Dick Foran Tufts Zane Gery

Thursday double feature screens at the city cinema

On September 25 a twin feature screens including the musical western West of The Alamo and the jewel theft drama Jewels of Brandenburg. Local patrons expect an evening of entertainment with contrasting genres.

Alamo Brandenburg

Y W C A Recognition Service Planned for October 2 1947

The Y W C A Teen Recognition Service will be held Thursday October 2 1947. The cabinet will serve. All women of the town and community are invited to join if not a member.

Local QO E S District Meeting Attended by Four Women

Mrs ElReno Sederlin Mrs E H Lewis Mrs Inez Cox and Miss Eve Sandborn gathered in Jewell City Monday afternoon to attend a QO E S district meeting and school of instruction.

ElReno Sederlin E. H. Lewis Inez Cox Eve Sandborn Jewell City QO. E. S

Birthday honors at Hammer home lawn party

A lawn party and pot luck supper at the C. G. Hammer home last Tuesday evening honored Miss Norma Lervold on her birthday anniversary. Attendees included the honored guest and Eloise Hammer, Evelyn Rasmussen, Joyce, Iona and Barbara Hammer.

C. G. Hammer Norma Lervold Eloise Hammer Evelyne Rasmussen Joyce Iona Barbara Hammer

Poole Hosts Ninth Birthday Dinner Respectively

Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Poole in honor of their son Dale's ninth birthday were Mr and Mrs Chester Van Meter and family and Arthur Poole of Lovewell. Also present were Mr and Mrs Charles Mikesell Jr of Belleville Mr and Mrs Robert Strivner and Marian. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and Shirley.

Russell Poole Dale Chester van Meter Arthur Poole Lovewell Charles Mikesell, Jr Belleville Robert Strivner Marian Clark Freed Shirley

Ophel Chapter Hosts Grand Matron at Belleville Supper

Mrs. ElRene Sederlin hosted a five o clock Sunday supper at the Annex Cafe Belleville given by the Past Matron's club of Ophel Chapter. The event honored Worthy Grand Matron Anna L Frost of Iola with Olive Falkner and Mollie Sorenson assisting as guests.

ElRene Sederlin Olive Falkner Mollie Sorenson Club of Ophel Annex Belleville Anna L. Frost Iola

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Sother

Mr. and Mrs. Millard Sother and family hosted a Sunday dinner with guests Mrs. Marlin Morehead Mrs. Charles Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. George Frankamp Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Sherrfins and Maurice in honor of Mrs Sother's birthday anniversary.

Marlin Morehead Charles Mitchell George Frankamp Elwyn Sherrfins Maurice Millard Sothers

Birthday party honors Norgards and neighbors

The past week’s birthdays for Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard were celebrated Sunday evening with neighbors visiting. A pot-luck lunch was shared among the Norgards and guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Sjolander, Mrs. Louise Hay, Jane Hay, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stolander and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Jensen, Irvin Nondorf, Mr. and Mrs. Ford Olson and Eva, Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fogelberg and Donny, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell De Witt.

Lars Norgard Norgard John Sjolander Louise Hay Jane Hay Charlie Stolander John Jensen Irvin Nondorf Ford Olson Eva Marie Gus Fogelberg Donny Russell de Witt

Johnson Family Returns Home After Visit

Louis Johnson and daughter Madelon with Alex Johnson and Mrs. Mamie Wettig returned to their home Sunday after visiting their parents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Johnson for several days.

Louis Johnson Madelon Alex Johnson Mamie Wettig A. B. Johnson

Robison Family Hosts Dinner and Visitors

Mr and Mrs H S Robison and daughters hosted dinner Sunday for E A Robison of Manhattan Miss Sadie Robison of Salina Bob Robison of McPherson Wesley Johnson of North Branch Minn and Sherman Robison and family. Louis Johnson of McAllen Texas and Frank Gransted were afternoon callers.

H. S. Robison E. A. Robison Manhattan Sadie Robison Salina Bob Robison McPherson Wesley Johnson North Branch Minn Sherman Robison Louis Johnson McAllen Texas Frank Granstedt

Scandia School Notes Football Schedule and Activities

Scandia Flying Swedes begin their season with Hardy Nebr six man on Sept 19 at 2 30 pm at the local field admission 15 25 40c. PTA to meet Sept 22 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium with a speaker who has been in Korea. Girls and Boys Glee Clubs organized with practice started Sept 11 and 21 members respectively. A Y Teen picnic honored freshmen girls and Hi Y Club reports large membership.

Scandia Hardy Nebr Parent-Teachers’ Association EiReno Sederlin Korea Shs Glee Club Scandia High School Hjalmar Larson, Jr Billy Moe LaVerne Lervold

Social Hour Club meets at Mrs Hilton Waite home

Mrs Hilton Waite hosted the Social Hour Club on Thursday September 11 with guest Mrs Alfred Kallman. After a brief business meeting members enjoyed games and refreshments. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Cecil Allen on Thursday September 25.

Hilton Waite Alfred Kallman Cecil Allen

Birthday celebration honors Isaacson family on Wednesday

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Isaacson entertained guests Wednesday evening for Bobby Isaacson's birthday anniversary along with Mrs. Anna Swanson and Elmer Isaacson. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Isaacson and Madeline Tornquist of Belleville, and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Isaacson with Elwyn and Jeanette Ann Isaacson.

Irving Isaacson Bobby Anna Swanson Elmer Isaacson Raymond Isaacson Madeline Tornquist Belleville Edwin Isaacson Elwyn Jeanette Ann Isaacson

Nelsons Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Sam Nelson entertained at Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Ernest Nelson of Zionville Ind Mr and Mrs Jack Murray of Jamestown and Mr and Mrs Ivan Carl gren and family.

Sam Nelson Ernest Nelson Zionville Ind Jack Murray Jamestown Ivan Carlgren

U and I Club Picnic At Lin den Home

The U and I Club members and families enjoyed a picnic supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Lind en Sunday evening. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Russell, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tebow, Mr. and Mrs. George Freed, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Freed and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Anderson and families, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Freed, Arthur and Mavis Freed and Mr. and Mrs. Linden.

U and I Club Oscar Linden Carl Russell Earl Tebow George Freed Alfred Freed Russell Anderson Jimmie Freed Arthur Mavis Freed Linden

U and I Club Meets at Mrs Velma Carlson Home

The U and I Club gathered 12 members at Mrs Velma Carlson’s home on Wednesday September 10 for a short business meeting followed by needlework and visiting. Refreshments were served. The group will meet with Mrs Dorothy Freed on Wednesday October 8.

Velma Carlson Dorothy Freed

Miss Eve Sandborn Visits Family Far Afield

Miss Eve Sandborn of Clay Center spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. R. E. Cooper and family before departing Monday night for Buffalo New York and Washington District of Columbia to visit sisters Misses Lynn and Betty Sandborn.

Eve Sandborn Clay Center R. E. Cooper Buffalo N. Y Washington, D. C Misses Lynn Betty Sandborn

Sunday Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Barleen

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Barleen entertained at Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs E M Eastvedt Mr and Mrs Charlie Barleen Mr and Mrs Bill Mahaffey Mr and Mrs George Barleen and Eleanor Mr and Mrs M L Larson Maurice Loren Gene and Gary Hammer.

Lloyd Barleen E. M. Eastvedt Charlie Barleen Bill Mahaffey George Barleen Eleanor M.L. Larson Maurice Loren Gene Gary Hammer

Rankin Former Banker Dies In Idana Home

W. H. Rankin a former banker in Idana and once with A. & Morey at the Farmers and Merchants Bank died at his home on Monday September 8. He later operated a bank in Idana.

W. H. Rankin Idana Rankin A. &. Morey Farmers and Merchants Bank

Birthday Anniversary Dinner Hosts Honor Nelson Family

Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson and family in honor of Mrs Nelsons birthday anniversary. Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and ElVera were afternoon visitors.

Paul Fredrickson Otto Nelson Nelson Anton Nelson ElVera

Ahrens Perry Family Visit Belleville Guests of Chandler

Dr and Mrs E P Ahrens and Mr and Mrs Arnold Perry with daughters spent last Tuesday evening in Belleville visiting Mr and Mrs Marion Chandler of Boston Mass who were house guests of Miss Louise Carstensen Mrs Chandler was formerly Miss Grace Hostetler

E. P. Ahrens Arnold Perry Belleville Marion Chandler Boston Mass Louise Carstensen Chandler Grace Hostetler

Larson and Melby Families Head to State Fair

Mr and Mrs George C Larson and Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby leave Sunday for Hutchinson to attend the State Fair. They will be guests of Mr and Mrs Gene Larson Rebecca Suzanne and Mr and Mrs W O Seiker.

George C. Larson Elmer Melby Hutchinson Gene Larson Rebecca Suzanne W. O. Seiker

Mrs May White Celebrates 80th Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Carl McDowell and Harold hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Mrs May White for her 80th birthday. Guests included Harry White of Lincoln Nebraska and Mr and Mrs Arlis White.

Carl McDowell Harold May White Harry White Lincoln, Nebr Arlis White

Local guests share Sunday dinner at Johnson home

Mr and Mrs Leonard LeSage and daughters Joan and Peggy of Concordia visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs C O Johnson and were joined by Mr Rudolph Johnson of Courtland for an afternoon visit.

Leonard LeSage Joan Peggy Concordia Lyle Marshall C. O. Johnson Rudolph Johnson Courtland

Jensen Family Dinner Guests Held Sunday

Mr and Mrs Artie Jensen hosted Sunday dinner with Richard Virginia and Mr and Mrs Ralph Jensen. Eddy and Susan joined as afternoon lunch guests with Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen and Jim and Mrs George Freed and children.

Artie Jensen Richard Virginia Ralph Jensen Eddy Susan Ed Jensen Jim George Freed

Jamestown and Concordia visitors greet Vandeveer household

Sunday afternoon guests include Mr and Mrs Gus Fogelberg and Mr and Mrs Richard Fogelberg from Jamestown plus Mr and Mrs Virgil Larson and Misa Rasmussen of Concordia. They called on Mr and Mrs John Vandeveer and Will.

Gus Fogelberg Richard Fogelberg Virgil Larson Jamestown Misa Rasmussen Concordia John Vandeveer Will

Johnsons and Son Visit Suffering Mother in Texas

Mr and Mrs Abel B Johnson of Del Rio Texas and Harvey S Johnson of Indianapolis Indiana arrived last week to be with their mother Mrs A B Johnson who is seriously ill

Abel B. Johnson del Rio Texas Harvey S. Johnson Indianapolis Ind A. B. Johnson

Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe Visit Friends Friday

Friday evening visitors Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe called on Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and Shirley, sharing a social call.

Stanley Moe Clark Freed Shirley

Double Feature At Princess Tonight Seama Week and Scotland Yard

Tonight at the Princess Theatre two features play on Thursday September 18. The first film is One Exciting Week starring Radios favorite comedian Al Pearce known as the I hope I hope man. The second is a jewel theft detective story Scotland Yard Investigator. Added will be six other reasons.

Princess Theatre al Pearce Scotland

Thieves Strike F. and M. Store Home Oil Ward Station

Thieves broke into the F. M. Store Home Oil Co. and Ward Service Station Monday night taking over 25 dollars from the Home Oil and smaller amounts from the other two. Windows were removed or broken to gain entry. Sheriff Trask and Deputy McMillen investigated Tuesday morning seeking clues.

F. and M Home Oil Co Ward Trask McMillen

Birthday Guests Honor Mrs Danielson at Monday Party

Monday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson celebrated Mrs Danielsons birthday with a long list of attendees including Theo Danielson Martin Johnson Norman Vern Smith Ramona Tekla Brown Lloyd Brown Marker Lindecrantz Andrew Stafford Bernita Charley Gabrielson Willard Sophia Johnson Mary Ed Pat Sandell and others. Evening guests included Arnt Carlson Gust Hallgren Alfred Swanson family Frank Isaacson Zena Appel Verle Hallgren Ephriam Hedstrom Ruth Emfred Sundgren and more from Salina and Kansas City.

Elmer Danielson Pat Sandell Einfred Lundgren Salina Irene Swanson Kenneth Danielson Arnt Carlson Gust Hallgren Alfred Swanson Frank Isaacson Carl Zena Appel Kansas City Verle Hallgren Ephriam Hedstrom Ruth Emfred Sundgren

Gilmore and Miss Mc Lean to Wed on September 6

Edwin Gilmore will marry Pauline Mc Lean of Salina on September 6. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gilmore who formerly lived on a farm southwest of town.

Johnny Jensen Edwin Gilmore Pauline McLean Salina Walter Gilmore

Lutheran Ladies Aid Celebrate Mrs Hammer Birthday

The Norway Lutheran Ladies Aid spent a pleasant afternoon at Mrs Pete Hammer's country home for her birthday anniversary. She received a large fruit and candy plate as a gift. A pot luck lunch followed.

Norway Lutheran Ladies Aid Pete Hammer

Local Guests Share Sunday Afternoon Visit

Mr and Mrs John Sankey and Joan and Don of Republic and Mrs V E Erickson were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and daughters. Mr and Mrs Rex Ward and family were supper guests.

John Sankey Joan Don Republic V. E. Erickson Vernon Erickson Rex Ward

Carlson and Hampton Visit Ties During Free Fair Tour

Mr. and Mrs. Addison Carlson and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry traveled to Topeka for the Free Fair and visited St. Joseph Missouri and the H. L. Hampton family in Escaloosa.

Addison Carlson Walter Henry Topeka St. Joseph H. L. Hampton Escaloosa

Monday Evening Visitors Reach Moe Household

Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy Mr and Mrs Addison Carl son Mrs Hannah Freed and Mrs John Freed with children visited Mr and Mrs Albert Moe Monday evening.

Walter Henry and Philroy Addison Carlson Hannah Freed John Freed Albert Moe

Summer couple visits Ellingsons in Republic

Mr and Mrs S J Summer spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Arthur Ellingson in Republic and report Mr Ellingson recovering nicely from his recent accident.

S. J. Summer Arthur Ellingson Republic Mr. Ellingson

Moe couple visits Carl A. Peterson home Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe spent Sunday evening at the Carl A Peterson home. The visit was reported in local society notes with no further details.

Mrs. Stanley Moe Carl A. Peterson

Nelsons Host Guests From Wayne and Wynona

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Nelson and family welcomed Monday evening guests Mr and Mrs Brick Holmberg of Wayne and Ed Holm berg of Wynona for supper.

Lloyd Nelson Brick Holmberg Wayne Ed Holmberg Wynona

Mr and Mrs Albert Moe Visit Stan Moe Couple Sunday

Mr and Mrs Albert Moe are noted as Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe, indicating a social call between families on a weekend afternoon.

Albert Moe Mrs Stanley Moe

Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Guests Visit Loring Home

Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Mr and Mrs Ted Herrman and Clarence were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Richard Loring.

Gustava Ostberg Ted

Reece Dispersion Sale Features Hereford Herd Bulls

The C. O. Reece Dispersion Sale of registered Hereford cattle takes place at the Scandia Sales Co. Pavilion on Saturday September 20 at 1 p.m. with 40 head including two champion herd bulls, serviceable bulls, cows and heifers, plus a sorrel gelding and a Tennessee Walking Horse. Buyers from several states expected. contact C Q Reece for a catalogue.

C. O. Reece Scandia Sales Co Reece

Johnson Sale Next Tuesday

The clean up farm sale of W A Johnson will be held at the farm one mile north and three miles east of Scandia on Highway 36 beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday September 23. Sale items include Horses Cattle Hogs Chickens Feed Household goods and farm machinery. Mrs and Mrs Reuben Fredrickson and family along with Mrs Louise Fredrickson and Mrs Clara Westin were guests at a birthday luncheon for Mrs Naslund.

W. A. Johnson Scandia Mr. Johnson Mrs. Johnson Inez Cox

Tingstrom Heads Topeka After Week’s Visit

Claude Tingstrom departed Sunday evening for Topeka after a week in town visiting friends.

Claude Tingstrom Topeka

Williamson and Norgard Return from Sterling trip

Mr and Mrs Clarence Williamson and Mr and Mrs Lars Norgard returned Thursday evening from Sterling Cole. They spent the weekend here and left for their Wichita home Sunday.

Clarence Williamson Lars Norgard Sterling, Cole Williamson Wichita

Mrs Harry McGregor Spent Day With Mrs Minnie Anderson

Mrs Harry McGregor spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Minnie Anderson in a social visit.

Harry McGregor Minnie Anderson

Roy Thomas Couple Leave For Topeka And DeSoto

Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas departed Tuesday morning by bus to Topeka and DeSoto for a week with relatives.

Roy Thomas Topeka DeSota

Families Gather at John Sankey Home in Republic

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Erickson and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Ward and family spent Sunday evening at the John Sankey home in Republic.

Vernon Erickson Rex Ward John Sankey Republic

McGregors Attend Sunday Dinner in Lovewell

Mr and Mrs John McGregor of Norway and Mr and Mrs Harry McGregor were guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Burns for Sunday dinner at their Lovewell home.

John McGregor Norway Harry McGregor Eugene Burns Lovewell

Mrs C McDowell Travels to Lincoln to Help Mrs White

Mrs Carl McDowell left Sunday evening for Lincoln Nebraska to assist Mrs Edwin White who is in residence there for care.

Carl. McDowell Lincoln, Nebr Edwin White

Picnic Attended by Peterson Canfield and Nickey at Belleville Park

Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson and Mr and Mrs Rollie Canfield along with Nickey attended the Odd Fellow and Rebecca Picnic held in Belleville Park last Sunday.

Frank Peterson Rollie Canfield Nickey Odd Fellow Rebecca Belleville Park

Frid ner guests at the Royal Cafe with the Wires West pair

Mr and Mrs E C Wires and Miss Mary West were Friday evening guests of Clay the Royal Cafe. The scene centers on a dinner and social gathering at the cafe with local residents and hosts involved.

E. C. Wires Mary West Fridner Clay the Royal Cafe Dineo Gstrom

Mr and Mrs M L Largon Visit Sherman Robison Family

Mr and Mrs M L Largon spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family.

M. L. Largon Mra Sherman Robison

Lincoln trio visits Reece family this weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stone and John ny of Lincoln Nebr were weekend guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. C O Reece and Carla.

Bill Stone Johnny Lincoln, Nebr C. O. Reece Carla

Concordia Visitors At Lars Norgard Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs Aaron Slaughter and Billy of Concordia visited the Lars Norgard home on Sunday.

Aaron Slaughter Billy of Concordia Lars Norgard

Mrs Lewis Wallin Hosts Dinner for Local Guests

Mr and Mrs Lewis Wallin entertained Sunday with Mr and Mrs Walter Henry and Philroy and Mr Minnie Anderson joining for a social dinner at their home.

Lewis Wallin Walter Henry and Philroy Minnie Anderson

Mrs. John Vandeveer Recovers From Illness

We are glad to report Mrs. John Vandeveer is slowly recovering from a recent illness with gradual improvement noted by family and doctor.

John Vandeveer

Clarence Stiles Family Dines Together

Mr and Mrs Clarence Stiles and family of Eryne Indiana were dining together as did Mrs Rycos and Caria on Sunday.

Clarence Stiles Eryne, Ind Dinmer Queate Cc Oo Rycos Caria

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Princess Germany Richard Travis Leonard Strong Micheline Cheirel Carol Thurston Lisbon Secret Service Stallen United States Jimmy Wakeley Y.W.C.A. Notes Haddam Burr Oak Jewell Simpson Iver Hammer Reuben Johnson Lawrence Hugos Benny Lervold Emily Willis Reece Sale Reuben Fredrickson Louise Fredrickson Clara Westin John Naslund Naslund
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