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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1950
Page
6
Bruce Cowden recalls attending a Chicago performance of The Madwoman of Chaillot. He describes it as a funny fantasy set in Paris where a woman schemes to rid society of oppressive men. Actor John Carradine is highlighted as a star candidate.
The writer recalls a 24 000 crowd at Wrigley Field where Roy Smalley hit a ninth inning homer to seal a win. They also describe Moody Church on North Clark Street in Chicago with Dr. Frank C. Torrey preaching despite rain and quiet aisle chatter from nearby doctors during the service.
The bulletin boards and publications show visitors at a Chicago hotel where the National Education Association is meeting. The observer notes some women with notebooks likely teachers while dignified men appear to be school superintendents or professors. Other conventions include industrial doctors and industrial nurses groups mentioned this morning.
The speaker notes the room feels neither luxurious nor expensive yet contains some color. After time spent inside a one room temporary dwelling, the urge to move about grows, and the room’s impression remains muted but not entirely cheerless.
The narrator describes a long narrow room with a connected bathroom on the side. Gray walls and three wall pictures feature red deep pink tones with yellow furniture accents and leather red maroon chairs. Yellow and blue drapes frame orchids like patterns while the venetian blind stays raised. The overall mood feels harmonious and soothing.
A will of Walter Dwight Federlein deceased dated February 6 1950 was filed and set for hearing May 1 1950 at Washington Iowa before the district court or clerk. All interested persons must appear to contest or support probate of the will as the last testament.
In Washington County District Court No 882 TO all concerned the last will and testament of William R McCreedy dated June 18 1945 has been filed opened and read May 1 1950. Hearing proof set at the courthouse Washington town before the District Court or the clerk at 9:00 A M. on the day fixed. All interested must appear and show cause if any they have why the instrument should not be admitted to probate.
Weekly sales listed for Whittaker sale barn Kalona Sales Barn and Midway Sales Company Kalona Ohio Columbus Junction Iowa and Ollie Olle Livestock Exchange with weekly livestock auctions. Special sales note April 28 29 with household goods and real estate auctions in towns including Chas West and 707 South 9th Avenue.
The court orders that the will of the deceased is proper for probate and assigns authority to the clerk, R Tk Noonan, to oversee the process. The decision clarifies the testamentary document’s validity and directs subsequent administration steps.
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