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Newspaper

Scandia Journal

Location

Scandia, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

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The Spiral Staircase At The Princess

The Spiral Staircase features Dorothy McGuire George Brent and Ethel Barrymore in a tense mystery at a mansion ruled by Mrs Warren. Helen bonds with Dr Parry as a murder mystery unfolds with two Warren men and a perilous captivity.

RKO Radio Dorothy McGuire George Brent Ethel Barrymore Miss McGuire Warren Fthel Barrymore Gordon Oliver Helen Ethel Lina White

Marx Brothers Return With A Night in Casablanca

The Marx Brothers Groucho Harpo and Chico resume film work with A Night in Casablanca produced with David L Loew for United Artists. The release follows a year of prep and features Lisette Verea Lois Collier Charles Drake and Sig Ruman with a title dispute against Warner Bros over Casablanca. The film arrives at the Princess showroom for October 1 2 with a supporting bill of Somewhere in the Night on October 8 9.

Pols Marx Brothers Groucho Harpo Chico Hollywood Casablanca Marxes David L. Loew United Artists Loew Muntxes Warner Brothers Warners Roumanian Chanteuse Lisette Verea Lois Collier Charles Drake Sig Ruman

Paramount brings They Made Me a Killer to Princess Theatre

An evening at the Princess Theatre is set for Thursday October 3 as Paramount presents They Made Me a Killer. The screening promises strong suspense and local audience appeal for film fans.

Action Pictures Bill Pine Bill Thomas Robert Lowery Barbara Britton Lowery Miss Britton Jane Russell Princess Theatre Paramount Presents

Peaches Presented to Journal by Mrs Moe

Mrs Albert Moe supplied the Journal with several large delicious peaches last week. The editor notes the fruit was placed with proper display rather than in the window.

Albert Moe

Honest Cleaner Returns Found Money to Owners

Early last week Warren Nelson had a coat sent to the cleaner. Thursday the driver returned the cleaned coat and an envelope containing 6.01 dollars found in the pocket by the cleaner in Concordia. The Nelsons were pleased with the honest act.

Warren Nelson T Concordia Nelson

Engagement Announced for Cooper Daughter and Nelson

Mr and Mrs W E Cooper announce the engagement of their daughter to Alvin H Nelson of Evanston Illinois and son of Ernest S Nelson of Seundia.

W. EE. Cooper Alvin H. Nelson Evanston, Ill Ernest S. Nelson Seundia

Birth and death of Eleanor Elizabeth Evert in Concordia

Eleanor Elizabeth Evert daughter of Vernon and Bertie Evert was born and died at the hospital in Concordia on September 20 1946 Surviving are her parents Scandia grandparents Bert Woodcock Formosa and Fredany Lavinia Evert Scandia great grandparents Mr and Mrs John Magnusson Formosa and Mrs Lizzie Evert Scandia and numerous uncles aunts and cousins Services were held at Riverview cemetery Saturday morning September 21 conducted by Rev Perkins The family记note hymn lines about heaven accompany the obituary.

Eleanor Elizabeth Vernon Bertie Evert Concordia Scandia Bert Woodcock Formosa Fredany Lavinia Evert John Magnusson Lizzie Evert Riverview Cemetery Rev. Perkins

North Dakota Visitors England Visit Local Family

Mr and Mrs Charles Stewart and daughter from North Dakota arrived Saturday evening for a week with Mr and Mrs Jack Smith and family. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hay of Aurora were Friday dinner guests of Mrs Louise Hay. Mrs Carl Norgard was an afternoon guest.

Charles Stewart North Dakota Jack Smith Arthur Hay Aurora Louise Hay Carl Norgard

Wilama guests dine with James Town pair

Mr and Mrs Thomas Hay and family Clarence Smith Mrs Louise Hay and Mr and Mrs Earl Smith of Willam ma Ore were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C L Smith of Jamestown on Sunday.

Thomas Hay Clarence Smith Louise Hay Earl Smith Willamma, Ore C. L. Smith Jamestown

Reeces Visit Stofer Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Carl Reece were Wednesday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs J R Stofer and Mrs J P Stofer and their son Gordon.

Carl Reece J. R. Stofer J. P. Stofer Gordon

Mrs. Stofer and Gordon Visit Engwalls in Courtland

Mrs J P Stofer and Gordon of Sacramento California are guests of her sister Mrs Reuben Engwall and Mr Engwall at Courtland this week.

J. P. Stofer Gordon Sacramento Calif Reuben Engwall Mr Engwall Courtland

Scandia Swedes Open Season With Victory At Hardy

The Scandia Swedes won their season opener at Hardy Nebr on Sept 20 with a 24 to 14 score. Dodo Lewellyn and Doke Lervold each scored for Scandia while Cady connected on a key pass and led blocking as coach praised a potential winning season.

Hardy Scandia Mahaska Agenda Jewell Jamestown Courtland Republic Nebr Dodo” Lewellyn Doke” Lervold Cady L. Lervold Lewellyn Lervold R. Lervold R. Larson Cady and Artie Cardwell Keith Jackson Ralph Rasmussen Dale Lervold Lillie Farrell Billy Waite Mahaska Cardinals Cardinals

High School Cheerleaders Rally Fans Before Hardy Game

Led by Glenna Hohman Phyllis Greenslade and Evelyn Berggren the cheerleaders sparked enthusiasm in the high school assembly Friday morning. After yells and pep songs the school was dismissed to attend the game at Hardy Nebraska.

Glenna Hohman Phyllis Greenslade Evelyn Berggren Hardy Nebr

Death of Clarence Griffeth in Wichita

Relatives report the death of Clarence Griffeth who passed away early Tuesday morning at his Wichita home. The Griffeth family, long established in the Chapel Community on a local farm, is mourning the loss.

Clarence Griffeth Wichita Griffeth Chapel

Boyles Elected President of Scandia Community Club

Walter Boyles was elected President at the Scandia Community Club meeting held Friday night in the City Office building. Carl Aberg becomes Vice-President and Adolph Nelson assumes the role of Secretary-Treasurer, with Max Muth released from his long service.

Scandia Community Club Walter Boyles Carl Aberg Adolph Nelson Max Muth Boyles Nelson

Donation to Library Fund From Mrs Paul Relone

A donation of 2.00 dollars was given to the Library fund by Mrs Paul Relone. Contributions may be left at Scan dia State Bank City office or with Treasurer Mrs HE OC Wires.

Paul Rele Scandia State Bank HE. OC. Wires

Nesmiths Host Several Guests From Colorado

Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith entertain this week with guests including Mr and Mrs Roy Rinn and Ben of Yuma Colorado and Mr and Mrs Ira West of Greeley Colorado. Mrs Rinn and Mrs West are nieces of Mr Nestitta.

W. C. Nesmith Roy Rinn Ben Yuma Colo Ira West Greeley, Colo Rinn West Nestitta

Oakland guests visit local residents en route to Boston

Lt and Mrs J S Kohalen and Dickie of Oakland arrived Saturday as overnight guests of Mr and Mrs W C Nesmith. They left Sunday for Herrington and were en route to Boston Massachusetts.

J. S. Kohalen Dickie Oakland Calif W. C. Nesmith Herrington Boston Mass

Belleville Dinner Guests At A Bb Johnsons

Sunday guests in Belleville included Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson Mrs. Mary Nystrom Robert Nylund and Mrs. Harold Johnson visiting Mr. and Mrs. A Bb Johnson for a family dinner.

Aaron Johnson Mary Nystrom Robert Nylund Harold Johnson Belleville A. Bb. Johnson

Mrs Perry and daughter host Wednesday callers

Mrs Arnold J. Perry and her daughter received a Wednesday afternoon call from Mrs J R Stofer, and Mrs J P Stofer and her son Gordon.

Arnold J. Perry J. R. Stofer J. P. Stofer Gordon

Birthday dinner honors Mr. Norgard in local home

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Norgard hosted a Sunday evening birthday gathering for Mr. Lars Norgard with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rosesell and Cynthia, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Berry, and Ilene.

Ben Rosesell Cynthia Lars Norgard Ilene Walter Berry Oscar Norgard Mr. Norgard

Birthday Anniversary Honored at Nelson Family Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fredrickson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nelson and Sammy were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nelson and family in honor of Mrs. Nelson's birthday anniversary.

Paul Fredrickson Clarence Nelson Sammy Otto Nelson Mrs. Nelson

Mr and Mrs Granstedt Visit Mr and Mrs Moe

Mr and Mrs Frank Granstedt were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe in a social call.

Frank Granstedt Stanley Moe

Mrs Sederlin Guests At Halsey Barber Birthday

Mrs ElRene Sederlin attended a Saturday afternoon gathering at the Halsey Barber home honoring Mrs Daisy Barber on her birthday anniversary.

ElRene Sederlin Halsey Barber Home Daisy Barber

Dick Tracy At Princess Theatre Tonight

The Dick Tracy feature will headline at the Princess Theatre this Thursday September 26 with two cartoons and Ny lons plus 25 other reasons. A mystery patron will be 25 times happier when the show ends.

Omic Book Princess Theatre

New Projectors Installed At Princess Theatre

The Princess Theatre announces rebuilt projectors installed to improve picture quality and screening. Management affirms commitment to providing the best motion pictures and reliable sound alongside the new equipment for the community.

Princess Theatre

USO Campaigns Planned for First Half of October

The annual USO fund drive will run the first two weeks in October led by Mrs. Lloyd Norris. The drive supports 165 Republic County boys in service and 1,500 Ou troops plus 216,507 hospitalized or overseas veterans. The program includes Camp Shows every two weeks, hospital clubs, and hostess services in military and veterans hospitals. Kansas ranks third in USC organization and will contribute to the national quota.

U.S.O Lloyd Norris Republic County Army Navy Marine Veteran’s USO Kansas Winter General Hospital Topeka USC

Mrs Ray Mitch Hosts Lunch Guests From Various Cities

Mrs. Ray Mitch entertained Friday afternoon with lunch guests including Mr. C. A. Anderson of Osawatomie and Mrs. Elsia Messenger of Washington state. Also present were Mrs. Carrie Lunn of Denver Mrs. Clark Danielson and daughter of Chapman and Mrs. John Lori.

Ray Mitch C. A. Anderson Osawatomie Elsia Messenger Washington State Carrie Lunn Denver Cole Clark Danielson Chapman John Lori

Dinner Hosts Honor Jamestown and Willamina Guests

Mrs. and Mrs. Thomas Hay entertained Tuesday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Smith of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Smith of Willamina Oregon and Mrs. Louise Hay.

Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell Return From Nebraska Visit

Mr and Mrs Art Cardwell arrived home Sunday from Winnoak Neb where they spent ten days with her sister Mrs John Hendrickson in a family visit documented by the local paper.

Mer Art Cardwell Winnoall Nebr John Hendrickson

Mrs Roy Weir Visits Daughter In For mosO Family

Mrs Roy Weir spent a couple days last week with her daughter Mrs Kenneth Huber and family of Formoso.

Roy Weir Kenneth Huber Formoso

Mrs McGregor hosts Buffalo visitors Friday night

Mrs Lillie McGregor and Mrs M FE McGregor visit Mr and Mrs Harry McGregor and family with Bob and Kathy of Buffalo, joined by Mrs Charlie McGregor and Allen Dale on Friday evening.

Lillie McGregor M. FE. McGregor Bob and Kathy Buffalo Charlie McGregor Allen Dale Harry McGregor

Barleens Visit Walter Family In Thursday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Clayton Barleen and their son and Mrs Henry Barleen were Thursday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Charles Walter.

Clayton Barleen Henry Barleen Charles Walter

Strom and Waite Families Visit Fairbury Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Clarence Strom and Mr and Mrs Hilton Waite were in Fairbury Neb last Friday for a social visit.

Clarence Strom Hilton Waite Fairbury, Nebr

Mrs Frank Peterson and others visit Courtland

Mrs Frank Peterson Mrs Anna Gunter and Mrs Roy Weir with Jimmy and Peggy spent Monday afternoon in Courtland chalking up a pleasant day in that town with a brief stop at a local shop and a light luncheon with friends.

Frank Peterson Anna Gunter Roy Weir Jimmy Peggy Courtland

Petersons Visit Moe Household For Sunday Meal

Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson of Norway visited on Sunday afternoon and shared lunch with Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe. The call described their friendly gathering and hospitality.

Carl Peterson Norway Stanley Moe

Ellsworth Visit by C B Loofbourrow

C B Loofbourrow spent Saturday and Sunday in Ellsworth for a short weekend trip.

C. B. Loofbourrow Ellsworth

Madison Guest Miss Ranga Mathison Visits Local Hosts

Miss Ranga Mathison of Madison Wisconsin was hosted by Mrs. Martin M. Larson and Ruth last Monday as a social visit.

Ranga Mathison Madison, Wisc Martin M. Larson Ruth

Smoky Color Feature at Princess for Three Days

The Princess theater will premiere the Technicolor epic Smoky for three days Friday through Sunday October 4 5 6. The film tells the story of a horse and the man who loves it and will run with no change in admission prices.

Princess Management

Christmas Mail Regulations for Overseas Parcels

Postal rules advise that Christmas mail to boys overseas should be sent between October 15 and November 15 with parcels to China India the Middle East and Pacific Islands mailed by November 1. Pack tightly in strong boxes using cushioning materials to prevent crushing.

China India Middle-east Islands Pacific

Four Smith Brothers At College of Emporia

At the first meeting of the Student Commission Bob Smith of Scandia was elected President of the Freshman class. Don Smith, also from Scandia, will serve as class Social member. All four Smith brothers Bd Jack Ian and Max are enrolled at Emporia College and expected to boost football and basketball. Max also served as Treasurer of the Student Commission. The Smith brothers are sons of Ate and Mrs Wayne Smith.

College of Emporia Bob Smith Scandia Elas Don Smith Bob

Larson Swenson wed in Scandia Methodist church

Frances Larson of Belleville wed Gilbert Swenson of Jamestown in a Sunday ceremony at the Scandia Methodist church. Rev Hjalmar Larson officiated. Attendants included Lloyd Larson of Kansas City. The couple plan to live on a farm north of Jamestown after a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.

Frances Larson Elmer Larson Belleville Gilbert Swenson Jamestown Scandia Hjalmar Larson Joseph Johnson Maurice Armour Solomon Lloyd Larson Kansas City Swenson Washington Concordia

Y W C A Cabinet Meeting Tonight

The first Y W C A cabinet meeting is set for Thursday September 26 at 8 00 p m hosted by President Mrs Irvin Currie. All members are urged to attend as the committee on membership conducts a house to house canvass to boost membership this year.

Haiti Y.W.C.A Irvin Currie

Ralph Jensen Weekend Visit With Manhattan Parents

Ralph Jensen of Manhattan spent the weekend at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen.

Ralph Jensen Manhattan Mrs Ed Jensen

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Hodiak Eleanor Elizabeth Evert Currie P.T. A Scho Ihs Quantic Lisa ® Nelson C. O. Reece Chris Nelson Mr. Florell Dick Tracy Princess O. L. Smith Jamestown and Srs Willainnia Ore Smith
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