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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
4
The piece surveys postwar China policy with commentary on communism and aid, notes unemployment trends and farm prices, and recounts a Decorah walking contest illustrating public vigor. It blends national issues with local observations and editorial humor from various papers.
Plans finalized for the Washington County high school basketball tournament to be held in West Chester January 26 to 28. Teams include Crawfordsville Brighton West Chester Kalona Ainsworth Wellman Riverside. Opening games: Crawfordsville vs Brighton at 6 15 p m and Wellman vs Riverside 7 45 p m with West Chester vs Kalona at 9 30 p m. Semis on January 27 with winners meeting at 9 p m and consolation and final games on January 27 and 28 at 7 15 and 9 00 p m.
Mrs Mae Davis hosted the Rosemary club gathering Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 with guest Mrs Rex Randall. Mrs John Cherry the president led a brief meeting to send gifts to the Knoxville Veterans hospital. A Christmas gift exchange followed by bridge saw Mrs Fort Galloway on top and Mrs Crandall on low. Special gifts went to Mrs Clive Gray and Mrs Lloyd Marek. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Galloway and Mrs Cherry. An evening meeting for Mr and Mrs George Horn was announced.
Richard Widmark, fresh from Kiss of Death best supporting actor nomination, is praised for a possible similar impact in The Street With No Name at the State Theatre. He aims for straight character parts with a twist, avoiding romantic leads.
The interview notes actor Widmark highlighting two hit roles and his interest in expanding beyond pure heavies. He cites Bogart and Cagney as examples and emphasizes seeking parts with a character twist.
Wallace Ford sustained burns on both hands during Equity Pictures drama Shed No Tears at Fox Theatre. His insistence on realism caused the accident while he helped smother flames that caught his coat. Firemen controlled the blaze. burns were minor with no lasting scars and production paused briefly for healing. Co star June Vin- is noted.
The list includes Johnstone White, Robert Scott, Frank Albertson, Dick Hogan and Elena Verdugo among the supporting cast for the film.
Thirteen members and three guests of the Valley Ladies aid met for a cooperative dinner and prayer Wednesday noon at the home of Mrs. Homer Mayer. A short business meeting followed the dinner and names were drawn for 1949 secret sisters. Rev. Milo Phillips accompanied Christmas carols on the violin and led devotions.
Members learned the 1948 secret sisters when Christmas sips were exchanged. The aid will meet January 5 at the home of Mrs. Caroline Conklin.
Hessian fly again and jointworm, ranking beside Hessian fly as major wheat pests, were found in many fields last season. Heavily infested areas included southern Illinois, central and southern Indiana, southwestern Ohio, Kentucky, and parts of Missouri. The department of agriculture warns farmers to apply known controls to prevent severe infestations in 1949.
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