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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1950
Page
3
The editorial asserts that dishonest and dishonorable individuals lack faith in others and warns readers not to trust those without faith, labeling such persons as a forward generation of children devoid of belief.
A columnist recalls many awkward moments when public presence triggers embarrassment. Anecdotes span dropped glass jokes in Omaha, a pastor's blank gag, a silent Rotary tale, dentures misfiring in church, a fur stole mishap, wrong coat mix ups, and a line mistaken for a theater queue. The piece argues embarrassment can be instructive and socially revealing.
Darryl F. Zanuck presents No Way Out at the State Theatre beginning Sunday. The anticipated drama is described as a standout of the year and part of Zanuck's acclaimed lineup.
Weekly and future farm sales across Iowa listed with dates, times, and locations. Entries include Kalona and Ollie livestock sales, plus numerous December farm auctions near Columbus Junction Fairfield Ainsworth Washington and Wayland with start times from 10:30 to 1:00 p.m. Vendors include John P Jones Willis Cowles Claude Carson Roy A Black and others.
The Washington Evening Journal notes birthday observances for Mrs. John Westen Mrs. Orville Unzieker Shirley Ann Schlatter of Wayland turns eight and Mrs. Wilson R Brown of Maquoketa marks her 87th birthday. Also listed are Sunday greetings for Mrs Glenn Pratt Joe Robert Nelson in Korea Clarence Jacobs Tom Krause and Donna Christner.
As head of production at Twentieth Century Fox he chose the Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Lesser Samuels script No Way Out for a rare personal project. The film, directed by Mankiewicz, stars Richard Widmark Linda Darnell Stephen McNally Sidney Poitier and others in principal roles.
Rosemary Beard and Marguer ite Tucker celebrate five candles on their birthday cakes today. Gary Gale Houseal of Brighton and Evalyn Elaine Weaver of Wellman mark seven year birthday anniversaries today.
Vera Ralston, a Czech skater, once wrote to Francis Lederer a letter confessing her crush and asking for an autograph. Lederer replied with encouragement predicting she would become famous, marking an early moment in her rise to stardom.
Vera, a celebrated Hollywood star, is featured in the Republic film Surrender opening Sunday at the Fox theatre. Francis Lederer plays her husband in the movie, complementing Vera’s rise from skating cups to cinematic fame.
Colorful Christmas lighting kits brighten homes this season, outlining exteriors to create a welcoming display. Outdoor lighting sets emphasize house patterns and a warm seasonal welcome.
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