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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

4

Editorial roundup on Iowa Republican convention and drugs

Editorial notes a Des Moines visit during the Republican state convention. It discusses party machinery, caucus dynamics, and freedom of speech. The writer highlights Stassen leading in Wisconsin, Iowa delegates undecided, and Blue versus Beardsley in the secretary of state race. Washington County delegates are led by T. B. Bailey and Mrs. Willa Weldin.

Des Moines Kirkwood Hotel Towans Iowa Philadelphia Stassen Dewey Taft Vandenberg Wisconsin Vandenburg Middle West Robert D. Blue William S. Beardsley Blue Beardsley Washington County T. B. Bailey Willa Weldin

By The Way I See If We’ve Been Having a Vacation

The Journal office notes a three day student venture running a newspaper while the editors rested. Readers congratulate the efforts and observe the return to work despite aching muscles. A party by Ardythe Wead collected used clothes for Germany, and Naomi Kyle Tinnes’s family visits Cedar township reveal four generations tied to the farm community.

Journal Ardythe Arydthe Naomi Kyle Tinnes Claudia Shirley

West Window Reflections on Washington County Courthouse

A writer describes the west view from his office overlooking the Washington County Court House and surrounding landmarks. He recalls the Schene feltt home, historic drug store sites, the jail and its aging facilities, and notes on the clock tower, alleyways, and improvements. He cites 1885 1887 construction details and comments on the jail’s condition and plans for expansion.

Washington County Court House Christian Church Schenefelt Jim White Washington County H. A. Burrell Court House Tom Polk Washington Christian

Action musical hi de ho at Fox Theatre Friday

Advance word touts Song of Idaho as a lively entertainment package with thrills for fans. Hoosier Hot Shots lead an all star cast including Kirby Grant June Vincent Tommy Ivo Dorothy Vaughn and others in the film with screenplay by Barry Shipman and direction by Ray Nazarro for Colbert Clari.

Columbia Idaho Fox Theatre Hoosier Hot Shots Hezzie Ken Gil Gabe Kirby Grant June Vincent Tommy Ivo Dorothy Vaughn Emory Parnell The Sunshine Boys Sunshine Gir's Starlighters Barry Shipman Ray Nazarro Colbert Clari

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