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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1941

Page

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Moon Over Miami at Princess Theatre Saturday and Sunday

Miami lights up the screen as 20th Century Fox presents Moon Over Miami starring Don Ameche Betty Grable and Robert Cummings at the Princess Theatre. The musical comedy features eight songs a glamorous Miami Beach setting and a tale of two sisters and a maid chasing a fortune with romance and laughs. Also on bill are Those Good Old Days and Flight From Destiny cartoons.

Miami 20Th Century-Fox Don Ameche Betty Grable Robert Cummings Princess Theatre Carole Landis Charlotte Greenwood Miami Beach Betty Buty Carole Charlotte Don Bob Jack Haley Cobina Wright, Jr Fox Moviet Destiny

A Shot in the Dark At Princess This Week

A tiring mystery comedy will play Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the Princess starting September 30. The film follows two murders and an innocent man who takes the rap, a thriller sure to startle whodunit fans. Coming next Tuesday and Wednesday: Recent on Love.

Walter Mowrey Visits English Family in Lucerne

Walter Mowrey of Lucerne is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Sherman English and their family this week.

Walter Mowrey Lucerne Mrs. Sherman English and

Will Rogers Humorous Story About Growing Up

Will Rogers anecdote features a five year old girl who wants to grow up immediately to wash and powder her dirt, highlighting adults’ pretend niceties and kids’ blunt honesty. The tale captures parental correction and social expectations in a concise humorous vignette.

Mary Acd

Missionary B. O. Peterson to Speak at Local Methodist Church

Missionary from the Philippines B. O. Peterson will speak at the Methodist church tonight at 8:00 with a free will offering. He grew up in the Scandia area and is remembered by many in the community with relatives nearby.

B. O. Peterson Philippines Methodist Church Mr. Peterson Scandia

Princess Theatre Adds New Pictures to Fall Lineup

The Princess Theatre announces new additions to its schedule including Kiss The Girls Goodbye starring Don Ameche and Mary Martin, Flying Blind and Forced Landing with Richard Arlen, Round-Up with Richard Dix, and Life With Henry. Paramount hits Nothing But The Truth Hold Back The Dawn New York Town Henry Aldrich for President Buy Me That Town will also be shown featuring stars Bob Hope Paulette Goddard Olivia de Havilland Fred MacMurray Mary Martin Lloyd Nolan Constance Moore and Albert Dekker.

Princess Theatre Management 20Th Century-Fox Pictures Princess Don Ameche Mary Martin Richard Arlen Richard Dix Patricia Morrison Preston Foster Henry Aldridge Henry Paramount Bob Hope Paulette Goddard Charles Boyer Olivia DeHavilland Fred MacMurray Robert Preston New York Henry Aldrich Aldrich Family Lloyd Nolan Constance Moore Albert Dekker

Soybean Display Highlights Government Promotion

A window display features a soybean grown by August Rosene and delivered by Chris Nelson. The piece notes unclear acreage but praises the crop’s potential as the US Government promotes soybeans for defense needs and future use in this region though the crop is typically not very profitable here.

August Rosene Chris Nelson Rosene

Castor Bean Patch Promises Bountiful Yield Next Season

Gus A and Nystrom brought a sizable Castor Bean stalk to the office with many filled pods. If no frost arrives soon the crop could yield well, though no exact bushel or weight is given. Gus maintains a large patch of this medicinal variety which is popular with kids and could meet demand.

Gus A Nystrom Gus

Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Trips

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lewis and sons from Clay Center join Neal Cady family for Sunday dinner. Lars Hanson family from Randall and Everett Anderson visit Neal Cady. Clyde Norris of Belleville and others tour Concordia and George Larson’s home. J A Cowan heads to Lincoln to visit son Charles and family for about two weeks. Goodman of Fairfield Iowa visits C O Reece and Carla, with H W Reece returning home to Winfield Iowa. Harry McGregor hosts Ed Jensen family, while Carl Aberg visits El Reno Sederlin and family.

Harry Lewis Clay Center Lars Hanson Randall and Everett Anderson Neal Cady Clyde Norris Belleville Harold Bowling Concordia Carroll Anderson Minnie Anderson George Larson J. A. Cowan Lincoln Nébr Charles Rock Island Mr. Cowan G. A. Goodman Fairfield Iowa C. O. Reece Carla H. W. Reece Winfield Harry McGregor Mrs Ed Jensen Carl Aberg ElReno Sederlin

Callers Give Flowers at A B Johnson Home

Friends and neighbors visited the A B Johnson home the past week including Mrs Ada Aspgren Mrs Clyde Norris Belleville Maxine Perry Mrs John Trimble Irwin Hendrickson Kimbell Nebr Mrs Frank Peterson Miss Josie Robison Miss Edna Robison Mrs Sanderson Ida Isaacson Mrs Rasmussen Verlee Reece The Johnsons express gratitude for the flowers and support Mrs Johnsort is improved at this writing.

A. B. Johnson Ada Aspegren Clyde Norris Belleville Maxine Perry John Trimble Irwin Hendrickson Kimbell Nebr Frank Peterson Josie Edna ‘Robison Sanderson Ida Isaacson Rasmussen Verlee Reece Johnson Johnsort

Dinner guests at Greenslade residence and Cardwell family

Wednesday dinner guests included Mrs. Beatrice Fleming and Mr and Mrs John Hendrickson from Kimball Nebraska, Mrs. Leroy Albro from Scottsbluff, Miss Laura Rasmussen, Abe Thompson, Mrs. Amelia Kathrineberg, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Cardwell and Mr. and Mrs. Geerpre Cardwell.

Duaine Greenslade Charles Cardwell Beatrice Fleming John Hendrickson Kimsbell, Nebr Leroy Albro Scotts Bluffs Laura Rasmussen Abe Thompson Amelia Kathrineberg Homer Cardwell Geerpre «Cardwell

Local Families Attend District Meeting and Sunday Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Gus Fogelberg and Don, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry and Max, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fogelberg, Carol and Ira Berry, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Norgard and Tene. Several of the Standing Masons attend the District Meeting held at RePublic Tuesday.

Gus. Fogelberg Don Walter Berry Max Richard Fogelberg Carol Ira Berry Lars Norgard Tene Republic Tuesday

Rydell Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests From Chicago and Local Families

Mr and Mrs Gust Rydel of Chicago Illinois join Mr and Mrs Cc B P Rydell for Sunday dinner alongside Mr and Mrs Algot Anderson and Ronnie at the Rydell home.

Gust Rydel Chicago, Ill Algot Anderson Ronnie Cc. BP. Rydell

Smith Center and Hardy Nebr visitors call on Perry home

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cahill of Smith Center and Silas Perry of Hardy Nebr were Sunday evening visitors at the Andy Perry home. Mr and Mrs. Earl Hammil and Eddie were Friday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson.

Earl Cahill Smith Center Silas Perry Hardy Nebr Andy Perry Earl Hammil Eddie Elmer Danielson

Mr and Mrs Stafford Visit Formosa Friends

Mr and Mrs Andrew Stafford of Formosa were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Elmer Danielson and family.

Andrew Stafford Formosa Elmer Danielson

Concordia family guests with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Lennard LeSage and their daughters of Concordia were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Johnson and Jarl.

Lennard LeSage Daughters of Concordia C. O. Johnson Jarl

Mrs Hattie Masher Returns Home From Colorado Visit

Mrs Hattie Masher returned to her home in Colorado Saturday after spending the past two weeks with her cousin Mrs Clare Nondorf and Mr Nondorf.

Hattie Masher Colorado Hew Clare Nondorf Mr. Nondorf

Sunday Dinner Guests Include Moe Family and Guests

Mr and Mrs A J Kallman Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite and Bill were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ralph Moe and la Marie

A. J. Kallman Hilton Waite Bill Ralph Moe la Marie

Perry family guests at Stillman home in Mankato

Mr and Mrs Andy Perry and family and Mrs Guy Perry were last Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Stillman of Mankato.

Andy Perry Guy Perry Geo. Stillman Mankato

Bedard and Muth Join Kallmans for Wednesday Supper

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bedard of Fort Collins Colorado and Mrs. Ray Muth were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kallman.

Victor Bedard Fort Collins, Colo Ray Muth Bill Kallman

Mondy Guests of Mr and Mrs Brown

Mrs C W Kackley was a Mondy guest of Mr and Mrs M Q Brown for a social visit.

C. W. Kackley

Social Guests and Local Movements Mentioned

Friday afternoon and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Wires included Mrs. Sophia Freeburg Mrs. Anna Olson and Mrs. Pearl Baird of Long Beach California Mrs. E. S. Wilson Mrs. Anna Larson Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen Mrs. Myrtle Grubb Mrs. C. E. Nelson Emma Swanson and Miss Blanche Haggman Also noted is a visit from Ralph Nelson a former Topeka Industrial School resident now at the Port of Entry in Belleville

E. C. Wires Sophia Freeburg Anna Olson Pearl Baird Long Beach Calif E. S. Wilson Anna Larson R. A. Rasmussen Myrtle Grubb C. E. Nelson Emma Swanson Blanche Haggman Ra Olph Nelson Topeka Journal Belleville

Wednesday Evening Guests At Mrs Freeburgs Home

A list of guests visiting Mrs Sophia Freeburg includes Mrs Pearl Baird Mrs Anna Olson Mrs Jake Storer Mrs Paul Ewing Mrs Jake Weislogel Mrs Albertina Isaarson Ida Mrs Frank Gran stedt Mrs E H Lewis Mrs Frank Haines Mrs Anna Larson Mrs Gustava Ostberg and Miss Emma Swanson along with Mr and Mrs Berton Mitchell and Larry from Topeka They stayed overnight Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs E E Peterson and family Mrs Peterson returned home with them after visiting Topeka

Sophia Freeburg Pearl Baird Anna Olson Jake Storer Paul Ewing Jake Weislogel Albertina Isaarson Ida Frank Granstedt E. H. Lewis Frank Haines Anna Larson Gustava Ostberg Emma Swanson Berton Mitchell Larry Topeka E. E. Peterson

Anderson Motor Co executive tours Kansas City with new Olidmobile

Algor Anderson of the Anderson Motor Co spent several days in Kansas City this week handling business affairs and returning with a brand new Olidmobile.

Algor Anderson The Anderson Motor Co Kansas City

Visit of Kansas Wesleyan students Mex and Jack Smith

Mex and Jack Smith, students at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Smith and family over the weekend.

Mex Jack Smith Kansas Wesleyan University Salina Mrs. W. C. Smith

Dinner guests of the Andersons entertain Ry dell family

Tuesday evening dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronnie included guests Mr. and Mrs. Gust Ry dell of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Cc. P. Rydell.

Algor Anderson Ronnie Gust Rydell Chicago, Ill Cc. P. Rydell

Jamestown dinner guests and wiener roast

Mr. and Mrs. Joe N. Johnson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Ny strom and John were Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson and family of Jamestown. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard and family and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry and Max enjoyed a wiener roast Monday evening at the Berry home.

Joe N. Johnson Gus Nystrom John Harry Nelson Jamestown Oscar Norgard Walter Berry Max Berry

Dinner guests from Oklahoma visit local family

Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Underhill and Charles of Simpson and Mr. and Mrs D. M. Heslen and Cairn of Byron Oklahoma were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Cox.

C. M. Underhill Charles Simpson D. M. Heslen Cairn Byron, Okla K. V. Cox

Chicago guests visit Anderson and Rydell families

Mr. and Mrs. Gust Rydell arrived Saturday from Chicago Illinois and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Algor Anderson and Ronnie and Mr. and Mrs. C P Rydell.

Gust Rydell Chicago Algor Anderson Ronnie C. P. Rydell

Mrs Johnsons Visit Kalman Household Friday Afternoon

Mrs H I Johnson and Geneva visited Mr and Mrs Bill Kalman on Friday afternoon joining Mrs Warren Johnson and Mrs W A Johnson for an afternoon social gathering at the Kalman home.

H. I. Johnson Geneva Warren Johnson W. A. Johnson Bill’ Kal’man

Navy recruiting event in Belleville at post office

A Navy Recruiting Officer will be at the Belleville post office on Tuesday September 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to accept enlistment applications.

Navy Belleville

New Federal Tax At Show Impacts Local Tickets

The 1941 Federal Revenue Law takes effect October 1 requiring tax on tax exempt shows. Princess Theatre will collect 1¢ per 10¢ or fraction on 10¢ tickets and 2¢ federal plus 1¢ state on 20¢ admissions. Total 11¢ and 28¢ respectively. $500 fine for failure to collect.

Princess Theatre

Republic Beats Scandia Grade School In Close Softball Duel

Republic defeated Scandia grade school 18 to 17 in a tight softball game at Republic last Wednesday. Scandia led 15 to 8 midway, but Republic rallied in the final innings to pull ahead and win by one run.

Republic Scandia Pont

Delicious Apples Gift From Long Lost Friends in Wathena

Ed Wires received a box labeled Delicious apples with a postmark from Wathena Kansas. The donors were former acquaintances who had vacationed in the western country and stopped at the drug store to greet Ed after many years.

Wathena Kansas Aus

Community Club Meeting Noted Guests and Upcoming Plans

The Community Club met with Mrs. Lewis Wallin on September 17 with eight members and one guest Miss Laura Larson. The next meeting is set with Mrs. L G Nystrom at Courtland on October 1. Bill Reece and Misses Verlee Reece and Marynell Dyatt visited weekend at the Reece home. other social mentions include Gust Fogelberg and family, Kay, Walt Berry, and Max calling at the J P Van Deveer residence.

Lewis Wallin Laura Larson L. G. Nystrom Courtland Bill Reece Des Moines Iowa Verlee Reece Marynell Dyatt Lawrence Gust Fogelberg Donald Richard Fogelberg Kay Walt Berry Max J. P. Vandeveer

Danielson hosts luncheon guests from Salina and Kickapoo

Wednesday afternoon luncheon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Danielson and family were Mrs. Sophia Sundgren and Emfred and Leonard Sundgren of Salina and Mrs. Ephriam Hedstrom of Kickapoo.

Elmer Danielson Sophia Sundgren Emfred Leonard Sundgren Salina Ephriam Hedstrom Kackley

Hammer Families Dine With Lars Hammer Hosts

Mr and Mrs Harold Hammer and family and Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and family were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Lars h Hammer.

Harold Hammer Harvey Hammer Larsh Hammer

Courtland social visit words on Sunday evening

Mr. and Mrs. CG A Sandell and Mrs. Edith Forsberg along with Edward and Helen were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Johnson in Courtland indicating a social gathering at the Johnson home.

CG. A. Sandell Edith Forsberg Edward Helen Arthur Johnson Courtland

Sandell Family Visits From Seattle Washington

Mr and Mrs C A Sandell of Seattle Washington have spent the past week visiting Mrs Edith Fors berg and family and Mr and Mrs J H Sandell and family.

C. A. Sandell Seattle Wasig Edith Forsberg J. H. Sandell

Courtland hosts Jensen Stolander guests Sunday evening

Mr and Mrs Arty Jensen and Richard and Eustace Stolander were Sunday evening guests of Mr and Mrs Ernest Kirk and sons of Courtland.

Arty Jensen Richard and Eustace Stolander Ernest Kirk

Dinner Guests Include Hugos Hosts Jackson Stephenson

Sunday dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Stephenson along with Judith Ann, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hugos.

Albert Jackson Dan Stephenson Judith Ann Carl Hugos

Visitors from Kimbell and Scotts Bluff Call on Neighbors

Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen and Mr. Hendrickson of Kimbell Nebr Mrs Fleming and Mrs Albro of Scotts Bluff visited Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Fredrickson.

R. A. Rasmussen John Hendrickson Kimbell, Nebr Beatrice Fleming LeRoy Albro Scotts Bluff Reuben Fredrickson

Smith elected president of Scandia Community Club

At a Monday meeting Jack Smith was elected president to succeed Cap Berger. Lester Richards became vice president, Cap Berger secretary treasurer. Berger thanked members and Smith outlined duties. A committee to audit books was appointed, and $15 was allocated for the light service investigation. The next meeting is October 27.

Scandia Community Club Jack Smith Cap Berger Lester Richards Harry L. Hampton Foster Helvey Berger Smith Richards

S H S Band Practices For Football Game

S H S marching days are Tuesday and Thursday with daily practice last week for the football game. Eugene Tice, director, notes marked improvement and plans a band concert every six weeks. Vocal groups include Boys quartet Everett Lee Johnson Lorraine Davis Ronald Clark Arlis White and Girls trio Marcelene Perry Maxine Perry Lorna Maham.

Eugene Tice Ehogen Miss Dietrich Everett Lee Johnson Lorraine Davis Ronald Clark Arlis White Marcelene Perry Maxine Perry Lorna Maham Betty Johnson Ruth Peterson Norma Glee Bowersox Joyce Hammer Pauline Larson Bobby June Shotzman

Swedes Lose to Wildcats 26 at Season Opener

In Friday’s first game Scandia Swedes fell 26 to 0 to Republic. With only two regular first team players remaining, Scandia showed creditable effort. Nan ders and Figgins starred for the Swedes as Wildcats scored each quarter with two extra points. Band and crowd cheers added to the local spectacle.

Scandia

Mrs Fred Jackson Hosts Lutheran Trinity Group Meeting

Mrs. Fred Jackson entertained the Trinity Group of the Lutheran church in church parlors on Thursday afternoon with 28 members and friends present. A delicious lunch was served.

Fred Jackson Trinity Group The Lutheran Church

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