Johnny Belinda at The Princess features Wyman and Ayres
Jane Wyman wins best actress for Johnny Belinda. Lew Ayres co stars as the young doctor. Cast includes Charles Bickford Agnes Moorehead Dan Seymour Jan Sterling Rosalind Ivan Ida Moore and others. Film shows on Saturday Sunday September 24 25 with upcoming Mr Belvedere Goes to College on October 12
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wyman
Johnny Belinda
Lew Ayres
Princess Theatre
Miss Wyman
Mr. Ayers
Warner Bros
Charles Bickford
Agnes Moorehead
Stephen McNally
McNally
Belinda
Bickford
Jan Sterling
Stella
Miss Sterling
Chicago
Hollywood
Fort Bragg
Dan Seymour
Rosalind Ivan Ida Moore
Mable Paige
Joan Winfield
Richard Walsh
Dick Taylor
Ray Montgomery
Warner
Mr. Belvedere
Mystery drama covers O Keefe and Barbara Britton
An adroit mystery drama starring Barbara Britton and O Keefe opens Tuesday and Wednesday September 27-28 at the Princess. Jerome Odlum and Jonathan Rix wrote the original screenplay with strong supporting players Art Baker Ann Blyth Dora Merande Virginia Christine and more. The plot follows an insurance investigator who arrives to probe a death that turns to murder and a town sealed by a wall of silence. Bendix as sheriff adds to the tension as townsfolk confront crime in a close-knit mid western community. The picture promises a thrilling, superbly acted experience continuing Tuesday and Wednesday October 4-5 with June Bride as the next feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Keefe
Barbara Britton
Jerome Odlum
Jonathan Rix
Art Baker
Ann BE. Todd
Dora Merande
Virginia Christine
Helen Spring
Ruth Lee
Henry Hall
O’keefe
Bendix
Girl From Manhattan at Princess Theatre features Montgomery and Laughton
Thursday September 20 show at the Princess Theatre presents Benedict Bogeous’s The Girl From Manhattan a gay comedy starring George Montgomery Charles Laughton and Dorothy Lamour with Ernest Truex Hugh Herbert William Frawley Constance Collier Sara Allgood and more. Montgomery is the new minister with Laughton as his Bishop and Lamour as his model childhood sweetheart while Truex plays her uncle and Frawley portrays the building committee fraud revealer. Coming October 6 The Fighting O Flynn follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Benedict Bogeous
Manhattan
George Montgomery
Charles Laughton
Dorothy Lamour
Ernest Truex
Hugh Herbert
William Frawley
Constance Collier
Sara Allgood
New York
Howard Estabrook
Alfred Green
Montgomery
Laughton
Building Committee
Fighting O'Flynn
Girl Scout registrations and Sweden soap drive
The Scandia Girl Scouts begin the new year with annual registration on September 19 at the library club room. They plan a soap recycling drive for September 26 to convert small soap pieces into usable bars for shipment to Sweden, drying for about three weeks before sending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Scandia
Sweden
Johnsons Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary With Dinner
Mr and Mrs Charles O Johnson were honored last Thursday at a dinner for their 40th anniversary. The program included a duet by Mrs Clarence Hummell and Leonard LeSage. A tiered cake topped with a miniature bride and groom was provided by Mr and Mrs Chester Johnson. Best wishes came from many relatives and friends across Mankato Courtland Concordia and Belleville including the R P Wells Rudolph Johnson Helen Johnson Pedro Rydell Leonard LeSage and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles O. Johnson
Clarence Hummell
Leonard LeSage
Chester Johnson
R. P. Wells
Mankato
Rudolph Johnson
Helen Johnson
Pedro Rydell
Charles Anderson
Milford
Courtland
Leonard ‘LeSage
Karen
Clarence Hummel
Ronny
Mary Ellen
Concordia
Algor Anderson
Ronald
Lyle Marshall
Beth
Don Johnson
Belleville
Birthday celebration at Sederlin home for August and September
A basket dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ellene Sederlin to honor August and September birthday anniversaries. Guests included multiple Hammer and Lervold families plus others from Concor dia and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellene Sederlin
Ray
Eugene
Carl Hammer
Harvey Hammer
Harold Hammer
Iver Hammer
Sonia
Alice Hammer
Irene
Larry
Lee Hammer
Concordia
Ben Lervold
Norma
Robert Lervold
Reuben Johnson
Don
Peggy
Walter Boyles
Lynette
R. E. Cooper
Lawrence Hugos
C. H. Gibson
Bostwick
Nebr
Hammer Hosts 47 Club Evening of Pitch and Lunch
Mr and Mrs Iver Hammer entertained the 47 Club Thursday with a pitch game. Present were Mr and Mrs M LeLarson, Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Ted, Mr and Mrs Victor Hermann and Clarence, Mr and Mrs Richard Loring, Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison, Mr and Mrs Lloyd McGreg or, Mr and Mrs Alfred Hammer, and Mr and Mrs Benny Lervold. A delicious lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iver’ Hammer
M. le ‘Larson
Gustava* Ostberg
Ted
And
Victor. Herrman and Clarence
Richard Loring
Sherman Robison
Lloyd. McGregor
Alfred Hammer
Benny Lervold
Scandia High Football Schedule and Pep Club Details
The 1949 Scandia School football schedule lists games at Cawker City Randall Burr Oak Jewel Jamestown Simpson Courtland Republic. The Pep Club named The Flying Swedes elected officers and cheerleaders. The lunch room received a gray and rose redesign with about 100 pupils serving meals under the Basic Seven rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cawker City
Randall
Burr Oak
Jewel
Jamestown
Simpson
Courtland
Republic
Alice Hammer
N. McBride
Nina
Norma Berggren
Irene Hammer
Kay Rasmussen
YMCA Meeting Sets Second Monday Schedule and Fundraiser
The Y W C A held its first fall meeting and voted to move meetings to the second Monday each month. A food sale is planned for Saturday October 8 to raise funds for new chairs, with a tea for members at the high school auditorium after the net meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.W.C.A
Stores to Close Friday for Scandia Football Opener
Scandia businesses will close Friday from 2:00 pm until after the football game against Cawker City ends. The season opener is expected to draw a large crowd as the Swedes defend half of the Pike Trail title, with a new coach and many graduates from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia
Cawker City
Bennington Visitors Attend Sunday Dinner in Town
Mr. and Mrs. Pauli Fredrickson and family, Mrs. John Fredrickson, Mr. and Mrs. John Naslund, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson, Leslie and Catherine and Sammy Nelson were Sunday dinner guests at Harold Nelson's home in Bennington. In the afternoon they traveled to Salina to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Al Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauli Fredrickson
John Fredrickson
John Naslund
Otto Nelson
Leslie
Catherine
Sammy Nelson
Harold Nelson
Bennington
Salina
A. L. Nelson
al Mahan
Birthday party at Milo Johnson home honors Mrs. Johnson
A birthday anniversary gathering at the Milo Johnson home included Mr. and Mrs. Benny Lervold Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hammer Mr. and Mrs. El Reno Sederlin Mr. and Mrs. Walter Henry Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Frank Granstedt Mr. and Mrs. Joyce Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Matthias Mrs. Alice Hammer Lawrence Hugos Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West and Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Robison. Guests supplied and served a tasty lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Johnson
Johnson
Benny Lervold
Carl Hammer
el- Reno Sederlin
Walter Henry
E. H. Lewis
Frank Granstedt
Joyce Johnson
Wm. J. Matthias
Alice Hammer
Lawrence Hugos
C. H. West
Sherman Robison
Sunday Guests Of Mrs Isaacson And Ida
Mr and Mrs Victor Isaacson Jackie Phylis and Dennis Mr and Mrs Roy Westrick Mr and Mrs Edgar Isaac son Mr and Mrs Edward Isaacson Erma Ralph Lois Rita and Joyce Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and Mr Annie Swanson and Ellen were Sunday guests of Mrs Albertina Isaacson and Ida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Isaacson
Jackie Phylis
Dennis
Roy Westrick
Edgar’ Isaacson
Edward Isaacson
Erma
Ralph
September Meeting of W S W S of E U B Church
The September gathering of the W S W S unit met at the Ladies' Aid on Wednesday afternoon September 14. May White was honored with a handkerchief shower and friendship luncheon for her birthday. White, the sole charter member of the United Brethren church, has long served in the Missionary Society since 1894. Members of the Ladies Aid and other friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S.W.S
E.U.B
Triple L Club Pot Luck Supper At Reuben Johnson Home
The Triple L Club held a pot luck supper Friday night at the Reuben Johnson home with guests including Mr and Mrs Axel Jensen and other neighbors. Bindehle was played at five tables with high and low honors awarded to several players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple L Club
Reuben Johnson
Axel Jensen
Roy Thomas
Ben Denoyer
Bill _Moe
George Haser
Lee Swanson
Bill Clark
George Cardwell
Duaine Greenslade
Frank Hain
Bindehle
Johnsons Return After Months in Sweden
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson arrived home in Chicago after months in Sweden. They stopped in New York September 6 meeting Mrs. W. E. Dunigan of Scandia, spent a night there, and toured notable spots before continuing to Chicago on September 7 with greeting hosts Mr. and Mrs. Everett Led Johnson who accompanied them home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
Sweden
New York
W. E. Dunigan
O. F. Werner
Scandia
Dunigan
New York City
Chicago
Ill
Everett Led Johnson
Birthday gathering at Elmer Danielson home honors Mrs Danielson
Sunday afternoon visitors at the Elmer Danielson residence attended a birthday anniversary for Mrs Danielson. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Theodore Danielson, Mrs Sophia Johnson, Mary and Ed, Mrs Lloyd Brown, Shirley and Larry, Mrs Andrew Stafford and Bernita, Mrs Alfred Swanson, Gloria, Richard and Viola, Mrs Pat Sandell and Lola Jean, and Mrs Kenneth Danielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Danielson
Danielson
Theodore Danielson
Sophia Johnson
Mary
Lloyd Brown
Shirley
Larry
Andrew Stafford
Bernita
Alfred, Swanson
Gloria
Richard
Viola
Pat Sandell
Lola Jean
Kenneth Danielson
Dinner Guests at Anton Nelson Home
Mrs. Hilda Edlund and Clorence Nelson were Sunday dinner guests at the Anton Nelson home and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and Margie Lou were evening guests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Edlund
Clorence Nelson
Anton Nelson
Clarence Nelson
Margie Lou
Burge and companions travel to Sabetha Sunday
Bob Burge and Mrs. Boyd Burge joined Connie Minard and Mary Trimmer for a drive to Sabetha on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Burge
Mrs
Boyd Burge
Connie Minard
Mary Trimmer
Sabetha
Visit Highlights Mrs Currie and Family at Don Buranat Home
Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie Cheryl and Bob and Billy Farrell spent Sunday evening visiting Mr and Mrs Don Buranat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Glenn
Currie
Cheryl
Bob
Billy Farrell
Don Buranat
Beloit social guests host Vernon Erickson family members
Mr and Mrs Vernon Erickson and Lois and Janice were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Watson with Verlee and Wanda of Beloit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Erickson
Lois
Janice
Wayne Watson
Verlee and
Wanda
Beloit
Sunday Callers At Eastvedt Home
Sunday afternoon visitors at the Eastvedt residence included Mr I A Dyrdahl and Mrs Chester Dutton, joined by Mrs E M Eastvedt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
And
E. M. Eastvedt
I. A. Dyrdahl
Chester Dutton
Sandell Family Attendance Ties to Topeka Fair Visit
Steven Sandell traveled from Saturday to Wednesday while Mr and Mrs Rex Sandell visited relatives and attended the Fair in Topeka. The Berg family returned home during the same period as the Sandells socialized with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Sandell
Oscar’ Berg
Rex Sandell
Topeka
Miss Mary West and Miss Louise Zakostelsky Visit Thursday
The fragment notes that Miss Mary West and Miss Louise Zakostelsky spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doctor, reflecting a social visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary. West
Louise Zakostelsky
Robert Doctor
Triple Threat at Princess Theatre Tonight
Action packed program headlines the Princess Theatre showing Triple Threat and a romance film for Thursday night September 22. The evening also includes Warner Pathe News and several short subjects plus additional features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triple Threat
Princess Theatre
Warner Pathe News
Community Club Meeting Friday September 30
The Scan dia Community Club will hold fall meetings at the City Office building on Friday night September 30. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson will present slides from Sweden and share trip highlights. A lunch will be served by the club with committee members listed. Everyone in the community is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Community Club
Joseph . Johnson
Sweden
Tor
Cats
Max Muth
Vernon Erickson
Victor Erickson
Tony Nystrom
Ralph Moe
Andy Canfield
P T A to Meet September 26 at Scandia High
The Scandia Parent-Teachers Association will hold its first meeting of the 1949-50 school year on Monday September 26 at 8:00 p m in the Scandia high school. All members and parents are urged to attend and meet the teachers. Officers for 1949-50 include Mrs Vernon Erickson President Mrs Sherman Robison Vice President Mrs Lloyd Norris Secretary Mrs Archie Tsaac son Treasurer Mrs Raymond Cooper Program Chairman Mrs Sherman Robison Membership Chairman and Mrs Carl Hammer Social Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Parent-Teachers Association
Scandia High School
P.T. A
Vernon Erickson
Sherman Robison
Lloyd Norris
Archie Tsaacson
Raymond Cooper
Carl, Hammer
Sherdahl H DU Meeting Notes on Safety Dangers
The Sherdahl H D U met with Mrs Berggren on September 13 with eight members and one guest. They discussed home safety and remedies and planned the National EH DU meeting in Colorado Springs on October 3 6. The unit invited the REA home agent for October lighting lesson and voted to entertain the Republic County Council in October. Mrs Cline and Mrs Johnson led the Business lesson. recreation was by Mrs Strom. The next meeting will be September 27 with Mrs Van Norwick for the continuation of the Business lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherdahl H.D.U
V. A. Berggren
Hilton Waite
EH. D.U
Colorado Springs
Col
REA
Republic County Council
Republic
Joe Cline
Warren Johnson
C. W. Strom
S. J. van Norwick
Leslie Rasmussen
Birthday Party Held for Joseph Johnson at Home
A Sunday gathering at the Joseph Johnson residence celebrated Joseph's birthday anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson and Phyllis of Rackley, Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene of Courtland, Mr and Mrs Emil Tsaac son of Beatrice Neb., Mr and Mrs Everett Lee Johnson and Richard Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Johnson
Joseph
Lawrence Olson
Phyllis
Rackley
Oliver Johnson
Eugene
Courtland
Emil Tsaacson
Beatrice, Nebr
Everett Lee Johnson
Richard Johnson
Forsberg Guests Dine With Burbank Family
Mr and Mrs Bill Kallman Mrs Edith Forsberg Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg and Janice and Miss Helen Forsberg of Burbank California were last Wednesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Albin Forsberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kallman
Edith Forsberg
Edward Forsberg
Janice
Helen Forsberg
Burbank
Calif
Albin Forsberg
Forsbergs Take Helen Forsberg To Train At Newton
Mrs Edith Forsberg and Mr and Mrs Edward Forsberg with Janice took Miss Helen Forsberg to Newton where she boarded a train to return home to Burbank California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Forsberg
Edward Forsberg
Janice
Helen Forsberg
Newton
Burbank
Calif
Residents Visit Joseph Johnson Home Tuesday Evening
Mr and Mrs Don Larson and Sonia Mr and Mrs Noble Isaacson and Love Dean Mr and Mrs Lawrence Olson and Phyllis and Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson and Eugene called at the Joseph Johnson home Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Larson
Sonia
Noble Isaacson
Love Dean
Lawrence Olson
Phyllis
Oliver Johnson
Eugene
Joseph Johnson
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Glenwood Freed were Sunday evening guests at the Clark Freed home, sharing companionship and hospitality in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Glenwood Freed
Clark Freed
Mrs Porter Ahrens Leaves for Denver Visit
Mrs E Porter Ahrens leaves Thursday for Denver Colorado to spend a week visiting her daughter Mrs Taylor Shellhammer and the Shellhammer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter—Ahrens
Denver
Colo
Taylor Shellhammer
Dinner Guests Schedule at Walter Home
Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson Judith and Anita and Mrs Minnie Anderson attended a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter. Henry 81.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Anderson
Judith
Anita
Minnie Anderson
Walter
Henry
Dorothy Perry Returns Home After Visit
Miss Dorothy Perry of Emporia returned home Sunday after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Hobman, Charles and Glenna, according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Perry
Emporia
Harry ‘Hobman
Charlig
Glenna
Riverview 4-H Benefit Show at Princess Theatre
The Riverview 4-H Club hosts a benefit film night at the Princess Theatre on Friday September 23 featuring Home in San Antone starring Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys. Proceeds help fund youth programs with tickets sold by club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theatre
Riverview
San Antono
Roy Acuff
Smoky Mountain Boys
Acuff
See Inn
Modernaires
Dave O'Dell
Hollywood
Endeav
San Antone
Sweet Potatoes Grower Report From Vic Erickson and George Stromberg
Vic Erickson and George Stromberg report a bumper sweet potato crop with one hill yielding 13 good potatoes and several smaller ones. They estimate a total around 100 bushels for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Erickson
George Stromberg
Social Hour Club Notes September meeting at Mrs Cline
The Social Hour Club met with Mrs Joe Cline on September 16. Eleven members and three guests attended. After the business meeting, three guessing games were played with prizes to Mrs Berggren, Mrs Berggren, and Mrs Sandell. Lunch followed. The next meeting is September 22 with Mrs Odell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cline
Don Larsen
Emer Larsen
Frankie Mikesell
Second Birthday Anniversary Party Guests Listed
Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Hedstrom in honor of Sandra's birthday were Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hedstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Arnt Carlson and Eldine, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Elmberg, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Bergstrom and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Frye and Dell, Irma and Ronnie Ames, and Dean Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loren Hedstrom
Sandra
A. N. Hedstrom
Arnt Carlson
Eldine
Dave Elmberg
Ivan Bergstrom
Eugene Frye
Dell
Irma
Ronnie Ames
Dean Brewer
Sabetha visitors stay with Emil Boman family
Mr and Mrs Edwin Boman and family of Sabetha spent from Monday until Thursday at the Emil Boman home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Boman
Sabetha
Emil Boman
Thursday Coffee Guests At Cardwell Home
Mrs George Christie Miss Laure Rasmussen Mrs J D Greenslade and Sam Greenslade were Thursday coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Christie
Laure Rasmussen
J. D. Greenslade
Sam ‘Greenslade
Art Cardwell
Beloit Weekend Visit By Cardwells and Lorentzes
Mr and Mrs George Cardwell spent the weekend in Beloit visiting Mr and Mrs A H Lorentz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cardwell
Beloit
A. H. Lorentz
Mrs Frank Isaacson and Zena Appell Visit Kansas City
Mrs Frank Isaacson and Mrs Zena Appell of Kansas City visited Sunday evening with Mrs Minnie Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank, Isaacson
Zena Appell
Kansas City
Minnie Anderson
Sunday Dinner Guests At Ada Aspegren’s
Mr and Mrs George Larson along with Lor aine and Larry were guests at Mrs Ada Aspegren for a Sunday dinner in a small community notice showing social visits and family connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Larson
Lor‘raine and
Larry
Ada Aspegren
Warren Tebow and Jimmie Guests at Glenwood Freed Home
Mr and Mrs Warren Tebow and Jimmie were overnight guests at the Glenwood Freed home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Warren Tebow and
Jimmie
Glenwood Freed Home
Mrs Clark Freed and Linda Visit Mr and Mrs
Mrs Clark Freed and Linda visited Mr and Mrs during an afternoon gathering. The brief social call focused on family updates and friendly conversation.
Also Mentioned on This Page
At “the Princess
Girl Scout
Scandia School News
Scandia High
Betty Haskins
Carolyn Loring
Pauline Cardwell
Alice Flesher
Irene Johnston
Martha ‘Melby
Sha
William Matthias
Marion ‘Sjolander
Harold Cooper
Larry Hobson
Raymond Williams
Harvey Melby
Glenn Stensons
Ronald Anderson
John Bookless
Ralph Carlson
Clyde Gile
Carl Isaacson
Carl Norgard
Bob Johnston
Lawrence Stensons
Earl Melby
Raymond Cardwell
Gene Sederlin
Supt
H. C. Quanti
Genevieve Nondorf
Arlene Peterson
John Nondorf
Glass
Miss Jane Young
Roge Thompson
Nels Florell
Marion Stolander
Lois Erickson
Arla Ocobock
W. J. Matthias
T. A
Sherdahl
Mrs. Clark Freed
Linda
Mr. and
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