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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1947
Page
4
The YMCA sponsors a city wide boys swimming meet at Sec 31 on Wednesday at 2 PM for ages 9 and up. Three divisions exist 9–12 13–15 and 16 plus with events including breast stroke free style back and diving. entrants may compete in up to three events and must register by 1 36 PM.
A sequence of social events and meetings is listed for Tuesday through Friday. Includes initiations at Masonic temple, open house for a golden wedding, Pythian Sisters, Snowball Social Club, Grace Hill Ladies Aid cooperative activities, Lexington Circle cooperative supper and watch party, Just Us club postponement, Bethel Missionary Society, Linger Longer club supper, and Child Study Department meeting with date change.
Eagle-Lion presents Red Stallion starring Robert Paige Noreen Nash and Ted Donaldson. A boy trains his horse to save his grandmother’s ranch facing loss. The film features a dramatic bear fight and was shot on location in Mount Shasta country California.
In Fox Theatre United Artists latest Hopalong Cassidy adventure Hoppy William Boyd and companions Carlson Andy Clyde and Lucky Jenkins Rand Brooks take a vacation in Mesa City. A bank robbery steals irrigation funds and Old California is jailed. they expose the real culprits and clear their friend in a one hour Western tale.
Phillip McClure observes his ninth birthday while Larry Renoux marks his tenth. Dorothy Marie Hunt turns 14 with family congratulations. William Libe reaches 99, with others including Daryl Hoyle, Mrs. C. H. Long, Claude McCoy, Manford Rabernold, and Mrs. Gilford Morrison also noted for birthdays.
The Saturday results show U. P. 24 Christian 13 James 10 Presbyterian 12 Methodist 2 and Baptist 0 by forfeit. A church league junior division tally lists these scores among league matches and forfeited results.
Three independent league baseball games are set for this evening at the YMCA. Kalona faces Washington Independents at seven, Crawfordsville meets Washington Ramblers at eight, and Wayland plays West Chester at nine.
WEST CHESTER December 29 Crawfordsville high school ready to face West Chester Trojans in a top Tri county league versus Re Wash conference matchup. A large crowd is expected as both clubs boast strong season records with the second teams opening at 7 15 and the main game at 8 30.
Des Moines report notes former Senator Guy Gillette of Cherokee will enter the race for the Senate. The key issue he plans to frame against either Senator George Wilson or Governor Robert D. Blue is foreign policy. Gillette seeks to brand Wilson as isolationist, while Blue’s stance on displaced persons surveys could fuel attacks. The contest tests isolationist sentiment in Iowa and may disappoint the national administration.
A political statement argues for closer alignment of democracy ideals with foreign policy. Gillette claims bipartisan foreign relations have at times contradicted American values, urging leadership to save the world by bridging the gap between ideal and action.
Dr. C. C. Wylie of the University of Iowa urges a coast to coast sky patrol to monitor rockets meteors atom bombs and possible flying saucers. He spoke at a meeting during the American Association for the Advancement of Science and criticized fellow astronomers for lacking quick explanations amid tensions.
Washington Iowa Evening Journal lists subscription prices for home and outside areas. Rates show weekly carrier plans and extended terms, with figures for six months and yearly terms, as well as a note on payment currency.
Scientists report a one degree hotter room air difference from walls makes dust settle on surfaces. Cold nail heads and plaster lathes invite dirt to cling to the walls, increasing soiling.
To H E and Lem Davis notice that Lot C in Section 36 Township 75 Range 6 West Washington County Iowa was sold for 1941 42 43 taxes on December 4 1944 to S C Fletcher. Redemption must be made within ninety days from completed service date to avoid a Treasurer's Deed. Dated December 15 1947. December 15 22 29
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