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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1949

Page

4

Eddie Dean Wins in Frontier Fight at Fox Theatre

Eddie Dean stars in Check Your Guns opening Thursday at the Fox Theatre with Roscoe Ates as his comic sidekick and Nancy Gates as the leading lady. The Plainsmen join in singing three new numbers as Jerry Thomas produced and Ray Taylor directed the Producers KRe leasing Corporation picture.

Eddie Dean Fox Theatre Roscoe Ates Dean Nancy Gates Plainsmen Jerry Thomas Ray Taylor Kreleasing Corporation

S and C Club Meets With Mrs. Nicola

Riverside area notes Mrs. Robert Nicola hosted the S and C club at her home south of Riverside. Members spent the afternoon playing cards with prize winners named as Mrs. Edward Kucera Mrs. John Weiland and Mrs. Howard Fisher. Refreshments concluded the gathering. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Fred Kucera on February 10.

Riverside Robert Nicola S and C Club Edward Kucera John Weiland Howard Fisher Fred Kucera

Columbia's Surrender Dear at Fox Theatre

Three top disc jockeys Jack Wigen, Dave Garroway and Peter Potter are featured in Columbia's new musical comedy Surrender Dear. Gloria Jean and David Street lead the production at the Fox Theatre, opening Thursday.

Jack Wigen Dave Garroway Peter Potter Columbia Fox Theatre Gloria Jean David Street

Weather echoes and groundhog lore spark local notes

A reader shares Tehran weather and winter woes, noting heavy snow, freezing pumps, and barrow-delivered water. The piece discusses Candlemas groundhog lore, Indiana’s legal Groundhog Day status, and memories of a reporter’s 1930s encounter. It also reports on United Presbyterian church renovations and a concern over courthouse entrance access.

Lincoln Street Club elects officers at Ainsworth meeting

Mrs Charles Weber was elected president of the Lincoln Street club at the meeting hosted by Mrs M F Hawkins in Ainsworth. Wednesday afternoon elected vice president is Mrs R H Ginkens and secre tary treasurer elect is Mrs Howard Stewart. Welcomed as a new member was Mrs J B Pressly. Officers will consider adding a vestibule at the courthouse entrance to reduce cold air.

Board of Supervisors Harry Sowden Court House R. H. Ginkens Howard Stewart J. B. Pressly Spe Ainsworth Charles Weber Lincoln Street Club M. F. Hawkins

Tanya Ann Trotman Birthday Party Surprises Fifth Birthday

Eleven children braved snow to surprise Tanya Ann Trotman on her fifth birthday Saturday afternoon. They played games, opened gifts, sang, and enjoyed ice cream cones and cupcakes. Attendees included Sarah Trotman, Linda Lintz, Linda Shalla, Pamie Darbyshire, Barbara Holden, Lorene Holden, Phil Foster, Phil Ahrens, Donnie Redlinger, Lloyd Munson, and Bob Long.

Tanya Ann Trotman London Bridge Tanya Sarah Trotman Linda Lintz Linda Shalla Pamie Darbyshire Barbara Lorene Holden Phil Foster Phil Ahrens Donnie Joe Redlinger Lloyd Munson Bob Long

Reveal Engagements of Two Daughters

In Columbus Junction on January 31 Mr and Mrs Eben Williams announce the engagements of their daughters Frances and Margaret Frances is engaged to Warren Curtis son of Mr and Mrs E Curtis of Nevada formerly of Columbus Junction and Margaret is engaged to Rollin Smith son of Mr and Mrs Neil Smith of Columbus Junction No wedding dates have been set.

Indiana James Williams Columbus Junction Janu Eben Williams Near Conesville Frances Margaret Warren Curtis E. Curtis Nevada Rollin Smith Neil Smith

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