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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1951

Page

4

Adversity Faith Hope Message Cited in Editorial

Editorial reflects on adversity as temporary with a belief that God's children endure. It cites scripture Second Corinthians 4 9 to emphasize faith and love triumph over despair.

Moving into a new den at West Washington Street

The author details moving to 315 West Washington Street and setting up a den as a practical living space. He recalls the Harwood family history on Gospel Ridge, the shift from landlord dependence, and building plans from layout to finishing touches. He notes window fins, tradespeople, and evolving house styles amid weather and delays.

Earl Wood Ohio

Classified Subscriptions Rates Across States

Per week by carrier in Washington value listed. Per year by carrier in Washington shown as 12.56 dollars. By mail in Iowa options include 3 months and 6 months with specified amounts. Outside Iowa 3 months shows a different rate. All subscriptions appear payable in advance.

Washington Iowa Esami Uae

Hollywood Jackpot Idea in The Jackpot at State Theatre

The Jackpot at the State Theatre features Jimmy Stewart Barbara Hale in a Twentieth Century Fox film about a Midwestern junior department store executive who wins a $24000 prize bundle. The story inspired by John McNulty in The New Yorker follows Stewart and family as windfall reshapes life and humor. It warns that wealth does not guarantee happiness.

America Hollywood Twentieth Century-Fox State Theatre John McNulty New Yorker Magazine Jimmy Stewart Barbara Hale Stewart Mid- America Natalie Wood Tommy Rettig

Dead End Kids and Little Tough Guys End Feud on Set

Hollywood’s famous rival youth gangs the Dead End Kids and the Little Tough Guys have formed a truce while filming the local art release You're Not So Tough. Director Joe May brokered the peace after days of on set tension. the Fox Theatre showcases the film.

Hollywood Joe May Fox Theatre

Ace and Wolf Spark In Roy Rogers Movie North of the Great Divide

The article notes Wolf the German Shepherd stars opposite Roy Rogers in Republic’s Trucolor film North of the Great Divide. It mentions Trigger the horse was rumored jealous, but the claim was unfounded.

Rogers Roy Rogers Republic Fox Theatre Ace Wolf Roy Trigger

Bakers Drive Billion-Dollar Farm Produce Trade

A report notes that bakers represent the farmers' largest industrial buyer, purchasing nearly one billion dollars worth of produce each year. The relationship underscores the scale of demand from bakery sectors for farm goods.

Ramblings and Remnants Recall Ice Skating Days

Bruce Cowden recalls Owen Grecian and Ted Crone sharing memories of winter skating in Washington. They recount ponds like Jugenheimer's, Highland Park lake, and Crooked Creek, the thrill of crack the whip, rescues from holes, bonfires, and a shift to indoor rollers as movies and tech changed leisure.

Owen Grecian Ted Crone Owen Crooked Creek West Chester Ted Washington Jugenheimer Highland Park Lake

Washington Chamber backs voluntary downtown parking plan

President L. J. Kehoe and Secretary Les Hamil report about a volunteer parking agreement by about a hundred business and professional men to keep cars at least a block from the square on Saturdays. They praise cooperation for easing traffic and hope the approach continues to widen parking for shoppers and out of town visitors.

L. J. Kehoe Les Hamil Washington Chamber of Commerce Kehoe Hamil Washington

paving plans for West Madison Street in 1951

Mr Kehoe said paving of West Madison Street is likely in 1951 with assurances from state highway officials. Plans include highway No 1 between Kalona and Iowa City and Washington Brighton improvements. If weather and materials permit, the work aims to finish in 1951 creating a 14 mile gap to Kalona to be addressed.

Kehoe West Madison Street State Highway Commission Here Brighton Kalona Iowa City Washington-Brighton Washington

Washington’s Next Fifty Years Hopeful Outlook on Progress

Community reflections on the coming half century in Washington and the United States. The piece predicts major scientific advances, acknowledges potential woes, and argues that living conditions have improved since the century began. It expresses cautious optimism for future changes and progress.

Washington United States

With Our Men In Service John J Johnson on Seven Day Leave

John J Johnson of Pit 341 Military Police Co ZL Camp Rucker Alabama spent a seven day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Johnson of Harper. A communication dated December 14 by Sgt Robert notes the visit.

John J. Johnson Miliary Police Co Camp Rucker Alabama Ernest Johnson Harper

Kelley in Korea Receives Family Welcome

Robert C. Kelley, RA 17245792, HV Mortar Co., 5th Cav Regt APO 201 Unit 1 c/o San Francisco Calif, was greeted in Korea by his aunt Mrs Arnold Tucker of Brighton. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Kelley living at 920 North 5th Street Washington.

Kelley Korea Arnold Tucker Brighton Sei Robert C. Kelley HV. Mortar Co 5Th Cav. Regt APO 201 Unit 1 c/o San Fransico Calif Sgt Car! Kelley North 5Th Street Washington

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