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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1947
Page
8
Soft cookies stored in earthen jar keep softness
Guidance notes that soft cookies retain their softness if placed in an earthen jar for storage just before they cool, with the container covered tightly.
Home Sweet Homicide Lights Up State Theatre
A witty film based on Craig Rice's bestseller follows three clever children who imitate their mother, a mystery writer, and entangle a detective in their capers. Lynn Bari stars as the mother, Randolph Scott as the detective, with Peggy Ann Garner Dean Stockwell and Connie Marshall. The murder next door sparks a comedy of mistaken clues and romantic mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Craig Rice
Peggy Ann Garner
Randolph Scott
Lynn Barr
Dean Stockwell
Connie Marshall
State Theatre
Bari
Peggy Ann
Dean
Connie
Governor Blue Funeral Thursday For J. S. Blair
Joseph S Blair 94 lifelong Louisa county resident dies after short illness at his Columbus Junction home Born November 21 1852 he married Ada Stapp in 1877 later served as postmaster eight years under Wilson He was a Master Mason since 1874 and one of the world s oldest Freemasons as of July 1 1946 Survived by two daughters a granddaughter and a sister
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Joseph S. Blair
Louisa County
Second Street
Here
William T
Sarah Duncan Blair
Ada Stapp
Reuben Stapp
Ida Stapp
Joseph C. Duncan
Mr. Blair
Blair
Dutch Ridge
Woodrow Wilson
J. H. Wykert
Nettie Blair Lewis
R. W. Lytle
Columbus
Ohio
Address Urges Balanced Budget And State Betterment
The governor urges balanced budgeting and expansion of state services. He calls for use of federal funds to train psychiatrists, passage of an occupation disease law, protection for workers with work-related illnesses, increased funding for state institutions, and additional capital funds. He notes road funding gaps, a need for a new wing at the Historical Building, and a state governor’s residence funded without taxes. He praises the Iowa Development Commission and supports soil conservation local taxes and county use of machinery. He also notes obituaries and a funeral notice for M. Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Bhut
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
School Men Give Their Life History
The Rotary club heard two life histories from new members Melvin Hill and Norman White. Hill, music director of the city schools, spoke after the birth of a son and outlined his Iowa roots, schooling at Iowa State Teacher’s College, Navy service, and recent move to Washington. White, from Jefferson, Iowa, discussed a career in athletics, professional baseball, Coast Guard radar work, coaching at Cedar Falls, and current coaching work in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hill
Clarence Aller Hill
Floyd County
Osage
Iowa State Teacher's College
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Symphony
Nora Springs
Manley
Grinnell
Fnally
Tiowa
Washington
Norman White
Norm
Jefferson
Iowa
Carroll
Templeton
Town State Teacher's College
California
Florida
Coast Guard
Gulf Coast Area
Christian revival spreading in Japan
Tokyo, Jan 14. Dr. Toyohiko Kagawa says a Christian revival is spreading like a flame across Japan with 20 000 converts since June. He cites a need for 1 000 foreign missionaries to support 2 000 Japanese ministers and 400 000 Japanese Christians, 250 000 Protestant and 150 000 Catholic. He praises General MacArthur as a devout leader guiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Toyohiko Kagawa
Kagawa
MacArthur
Quintuplets Reported in Fukien Province China
A Foochow dispatch to Sin Wan Pao reports quintuplet boys born January 2 to Mrs. Huang Ping of Loo Chiehen village Hanan district Fukien province. Mother and children are doing well. It marks a second five birth this year after a January 9 report from Yen Lin Hsien in Honan province.
AFL clerks return to work after wage strike in Los Angeles
AFL retail clerks resume duties as 1500 food stores reopen after a 13 day walkout. Clerks voted to accept an offer of 55 dollars for 40 hours weekly, a rise of about 57 percent, matching the market owners prior proposal from January 2. Union had sought 60 dollars plus eight hours overtime pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
AFL
Voters Approve Airport Bond Issue in Waverly
In Waverly Iowa voters approved a $50,090 municipal airport bond in a special election with 574 voting yes and 282 no. The measure funds airport improvements and expansion as part of city infrastructure plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Iowa
Iowa City Murder Trial Opens in Local Court
Iowa City war veteran William W. Patton stood trial before District Judge Harold P. Evans on charges of murdering Ernest R. Brown of Kansas City. The case began in the Iowa City district court as testimony was ready to be heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
William W. Patton
Ernest R. Brown
Kansas City
Harold PD. Evans
Patton
Knife Fight At Patton Home Ends With Stabbing NEV
A stabbing occurred at Patton's residence in Nevada on the 24th, when an ally stabbed Brown during a knife fight. Authorities investigated the incident and no further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ally
Brown
Patton
Snakes Use Protective Storm Window Over Eyes
Snakes sporting a transparent membrane over their eyes shields the organ from scratches and injuries during movement and prey capture, functioning as a protective storm window.
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van Johnson
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Guy Lombardo
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BLY
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North
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W. L. Sanford
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The
Reformed Church
Buffalo Bill
O Hara
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Pooene
Joel Merea
Maureen Day
Congress
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Newspapermen & Publishers
House
New House
Rotary
Rotary Club
Frank Miller
China
Washington Dairy
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Continental Telephone Sco
Coakley Garage
West Chester
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East
Leo E. Benischek
Washington Nat'l. Insurance CO
Lemmon’s Jewelry
East Side Square
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