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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1945

Page

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Meet Me In St Louis At The Princess Theater

MGM Technicolor film starring Judy Garland shown at The Princess on Sept 22 23 features the Smith family in 1903 04. The program highlights Meet Me in St Louis Louie theme song and nostalgia with musical numbers and colorful family comedy. Next week Nov 29 30 presents A Tree Grows in Brooklyn with Bendix Blondell and Silvers in a fast paced romance farce.

St. Louis Family Circle Smiths M.G.M Esther Smith Judy Garland Louie Brooklyn

Patrick the Great stars OConnor and Ryan at Princess Theatre

Universal's Patrick the Great screens Tuesday and Wednesday September 25 26 at the Princess Theatre. Donald OConnor and Peggy Ryan headline a singing dancing drama with Frances Dee Donald Cook Eve Arden and Thomas Gomez in support. The tale follows a gifted youth son of a famed musical comedy star and features Broadway style production scenes and six notable musical numbers.

Donald O’connor Peggy Ryan Universal Patrick the Great Princess Theatre Frances Dee Donald Cook Eve Arden Thomas Gomez Mr. O'Connor Miss Ryan O’connor Irving Bacon Andrew Tombes Gavin Muir O'Connor George Washington Jack Benny Ann Sheridan

Don Juan Quilligan Lights Up Princess Theatre

William Bendix stars in 20th Century Fox comedy Don Juan Quilligan at the Princess Theatre for one night only on Thursday September 24. The show promises a riotous performance with Bendix alongside Joan Blondell and Phil Silvers, delivering humor and romance.

America Bendix Don Juan Joan Blondell Mary Treen Joan Brooklyn Mary Utica Army Navy Pepper Phil Silvers Pal Blondell William Bendix 20Th Century-Fox Don Juan Quilligan Princess Theatre

Princess Movie Starts at 730 PM on Saturday

Beginning Saturday September 22 the Princess theater will stage the first show at 730 PM. The feature meeting Meet Me In St Louis is lengthy and the change aligns with wartime schedule adjustments.

The St. Louis

Bing Crosby at Princess Tonight in Fast Side of Heaven Show

Bing Crosby headlines at the Princess Theatre tonight with the 8 p.m. start. The bill also features Flicker Flashback and five other acts in the evening program.

Bing Crosby Princess

Just One Year Older At The Journal Force Anniversary

The Mrs of The Journal Force marked another milestone in the labrinth of life with greetings and family gifts. A birthday dinner at Dieckmann Cafe crowned the day with a special birthday cake.

Journal Force Dieckmann Husband

McKimsons Visit Beloit and Glen Elder Family

C E McKimson drove to Beloit Sunday to join Mrs McKimson who had been there since Friday. They visited at C E’s brother Robert’s home in Glen Elder Sunday afternoon and called on Mr and Mrs Orville Bolon while in Beloit.

C.E. McKimson Beloit

Nesmiths Return From Colorado Wyoming Trip

Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith returned Friday from a three week trip to Colorado and Wyoming visiting Cheyenne Longmont Greeley and Estes Park. They enjoyed the journey and feasted on antelope slain by their son in law Mr Parker during a hunting trip.

Birthday Dinner at Nelson Home

A basket dinner was enjoyed Sunday at the Otto Nelson home in honor of Mrs. Nelson s birthday Friday. Those present included Mr and Mrs Anton Nelson and Elveria, Mr and Mrs Clarence Nelson and Sammie, Mr and Mrs Paul Fredrickson and sons Axel Nelson and Gerhart, Mr and Mrs Otto Nelson Katherine and Bert.

Otto Nelson

Weekend visits and local notices in Hutchinson area

Local residents report weekend trips to Hutchinson for the fair and family visits. Mi ami Florida based aircraft were ordered away from the air base due to a hurricane. Glenn Currie improves from critical illness and returns home to Scandia. Various social visits and PTA meeting details are listed along with a note on recent telephone service issues.

Joe N. Johnson Artie Jensen Virginia Hutchinson Leo Miami Fila

Social gatherings reported in Belleville and area

Mrs Frank Schneberger attended an H G S Club evening at the Joe Urban home in Belleville. Friday visitors at Mrs Gustava Ostberg home were Mr and Mrs Earl Davis of San Diego and Mr and Mrs Melvin Ostberg. Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Clyde Norris were Mr and Mrs George Larson and family and Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and daughters.

Frank Schneberger H. G. S. Club Joe Urban Belleville Gustava Ostberg Earl Davis San Diego Calif Melvin Ostberg Clyde Norris George Larson Carrol Anderson

Ladies Honored at Courtland Social Gatherings

Mrs Bill Moe and others hosted a Friday gathering at the De noyer Bergstrom and Wennersten homes in Tampa guests included Gus and Erick Wennersten. Sunday dinner guests were Mrs Gustavo Ostberg. The Aid Society of Courtland Christian Church met with Mrs C R Carlson and co host Mrs Theo Garman on Thursday afternoon.

Oscar Bergstrom Gus Wennersten Erick Wennersten Tampa, Fla Gustavo Ostberg The Aid Society of the Christian Church of Courtland C. R. Carlson Theo. Garman

Local visits and shrine gathering noted in city area

Mrs. Dale Brooks returned to Kansas City Friday after visiting Chris Nelson and her mother Mrs. Grubb. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt and Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis attended Shrine activities in Salina Friday. Sunday dinner guests at Neal Cady's included Mrs. Henry Lewis and sons from Clay Center and Mr. and Mrs. Lars Hanson with visits from Mrs. Lars Hanson and Mrs. Evert Anderson of Red Cloud Nebr.

Fred Evert Ernest Garman Ellis Garman Conrad Cambridge Nebr Garman Hardy Chas. Hehman Henry Simmons Belleville Harry Hehman Chas Glenna Walter Anderson Dale Brooks Kansas City Chris Nelson Mrs. Grubb Frank Granstedt E. H. Lewis Salina Temple Neal Cady Henry Lewis Lars Hanson Evert Anderson Red Cloud Nebrq Frank Lewis Clay Center Nea Cady Africa

Mrs George Cardwell a supper guest at Max Muth home

Mrs George Cardwell attended a Tuesday evening visit as a supper guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Max Muth.

George Cardwell Max Muth

Mrs J W Plotner and Mrs Pete Lewellyn Visit A B Johnson

Mrs J W Plotner and Mrs Pete Lewellyn were afternoon callers at the A B Johnson home Friday.

J. W. Plotner Pete Lewellyn A. B. Johnson

Birth of a daughter at St Joseph hospital Concordia

A daughter named Terry Lee was born Sunday morning September 16 to Mr and Mrs Harold Lowman of Scandia at St Joseph hospital Concordia. The father is in military service stationed in Greenland. Grandmother Mrs K V Cox of Scandia will help raise Betty Jo. Erick Wennersten of Tampa Florida arrived to visit relatives and returned via Topeka after visiting Miss Julia Larson.

Robi. White Kansas City Joyce Hammer Frances Haser Topeka Raymond Ferguson Scandia Terry Lee Harold Lowman St. Joseph Hospital Concordia Greenland K. V. Cox Betty Jo Erick Wennersten Tampa Fla Gustava Ostberg Gus Wennersten Julia Larson

Robison Wick tied in Manhattan First Presbyterian

Miss Donna Jean Robison and Leon L. Wick wed Sunday at 4 in Manhattan First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kearns officiating. The bride wore a light grey wool dress with fuchsia trim and carried Good Time Roses, attended by her sister in law Mrs D M Robison. The groom’s mother wore brown crepe with yellow gladioli. a three course dinner followed for 40 relatives and friends at the Wahram hotel Gold Room. The couple planned a short honeymoon trip to Colorado and will reside in Manhattan.

Donna Jean Robison Leon L. Wick First Presbyterian Church Manhattan Kearns A. Robison D. M. Robison L. Q. Christopher Wichita E. A. Robison Wahram Hotel Scandia Sherman Robison Edwinsaacson Adah Josie Edna Robert Robison Mrs. Wick Colorado

Annual gathering at Carlson home held as indoor picnic

On Sunday September 16 the thirteenth annual gathering of this nature was held at the C. R. Carlson home in an indoor picnic. Attendees included Elmer and Mrs Brewer For mosa Evelyn Pitcher Effie Scoggins Courtland George and Mrs Dutton Concordia Raymond Filbeck and Tommy Marysville June Filbeck Arkansas Nora and Fred Collins Belleville and C R Carlson and Robert Eugene Carlson. It was voted to meet next year the third Sunday in August. Clifford Swanson Keith Jackson Arnold Norris Junior Rasmussen Artie Cardwell left Friday for Hutchinson for the Fair returning Sunday.

C. R. Carlson Elmer Brewer Formosa Evelyn Pitcher Effie Scoggins Courtland George Dutton Concordia Raymond Filbeck Tommy Marysville June Filbeck Arkansas Nora Fred Collins Belleville C.R. Carlson Robert Eugene Clifford Swanson Keith Jackson Arnold Norris Junior Rasmussen Artie Cardwell Hutchinson

Hicks Family Visit Reported From Great Bend

Mrs Albert Hicks sister of Mrs Frank Hain and husband visited Frank Hain home from Great Bend and returned home Sunday evening.

Albert Hicks Frank Hain Great Bend

Belleville guests dine at 8. S. Christie home Concordia

Mr and Mrs Geo Christe Lars Norgard and Mr and Mrs Grant Christie of Belleville were dinner guests at the 8 S Christie home in Concordia Sunday.

Geo. Christe Lars Norgard Grant Christie Belleville Concordia

Some People Didn’t Know There Was a War On

Letters from service members recount civilian opposition to war effort and rationing while troops fight. Veterans note rearmament costs, furlough delays, and return-to-work tensions as families adjust postwar life.

Philippine Islands United States Japan

Scandia-Courtland Zone Elects New Officers at Meeting

The Scandia-Courtland Zone meeting at the Scandia school house Friday night September 14 elected officers including Mrs Thressa Kelly president Grace Woodford vice president Joan Fletcher secretary and LaVerne Currie Red Cross representative Executive Council members Mae Berggren and Mabel Nelson. Attendees enjoyed a pot luck supper and included Thressa Kelly Ethel Morehead Mae Berggren Irene Swanson Esther Cooper Aura Lewis Dorothy Heitmen Mary Ann Machamer Grace Woord Ruth McGregor Edna Robison Julia Hodge Mable Nelson Joan Fletcher Euelah Clark Alice Mae Clark Ruth Hedstrom Vera Cockrum.

Scandia - Courtland Zone Scandia - Courtland Scandia Thressa Kelly Grace Woodford Joan Fletcher Red Cross LaVerne Currie Executive Council Mae Berggren Mabel Nelson Ethel Morehead Irene Swanson

Salina Social Visit Highlights Miss Klama's Weekend guest

Miss Marion Klama of Salina spent the weekend as a guest of Miss Marian McBride at the Chas. Freed home, sharing social time and local hospitality.

Marion Klama Salina Marian McBride Chas. Freed

Mrs Gene Clark Stays With Bill Clark Family

Mrs Gene Clark is staying at the Bill Clark home while Gene assists at Sahborn Lumber Co in Wakefield. The arrangement places the Clark family linked to local business activity in Wakefield and surrounding area.

Gene Clark Bill Clark Gene Sahborn Lumber Co Wakefield

Johnsons and Nylund Visit Sunday

Mr and Mrs Aaron Johnson and Robert Nylund were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs A B Johnson.

Aaron Johnson Robert Nylund Mra A. B. Johnson

Watermelon Troubles In Local Patch Crime

In a small community a group of eight schoolboys were caught in a farmer's watermelon patch by the home, pursued by the farmer, and later questioned by the Sheriff. Some youths were under age, to appear before a Belleville judge, with next Saturday set for another appearance. The writer suggests the incident teaches a lesson that crime does not pay.

Lwo Vn Chevrolet Courtland Belleville

Stone Family Visits Lincoln Kin in Nebraska

Mr and Mrs John Stone and their son from Lincoln Nebraska spent several days last week at the home of Mrs Stone s parents Mr and Mrs C O Reece in town.

John Stone Lincoln, Nebr

Mr and Mrs Reynold Johnson Visit Courtland Couple

Mr and Mrs Reynold Johnson were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Kier in Courtland.

Reynold Johnson Frank Kier Courtland

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Glenn Currie Jim Currie Fred Haussermann Halstead Frank Peterson Mrs. Lawrence Fullen Leta Thierolf Geo. Luckey C. E. McKimson McKimson Harry Elliot California Pete Donchow Raymond Marcot Jack Smith Kackley Paul Johnson Jackie Summer Ivan Bergstrom Muich Bill Moe Geo. Christie Geo. Cardwell Ben Denoyer Wick Brewer - Dickerhoof Charles Hohman Ft. Leavenworth Edwin White Lowrey Field Denver Colo S. Louis Carl McDowell Junior Preble Leavenworth Camp Shelby, Miss Frank Ellyas Stephane Fort Riley Ellyas Robt Thornton Doctor Doctor Arlis White New London Conn Chas. Straad Jerry Straad Guy Butler Millbrae
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