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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1950
Page
5
A Washington Oil Company notice describes packaging materials for frozen foods including containers cellophane bags aluminum wrappers and various shapes and sizes. The listing appears in a trade materials section with inventory details and supplier reference.
An improvised flotilla of small boats rescued 2,000 fishermen stranded on a giant ice floe on Lake Winnebago after it cracked offshore in 65 mph winds. About 600 cars were left on the floe. no injuries were reported as deputies and volunteers guided people to safety.
Judge G K Thompson of Cedar Rapids was chosen to hear the State of Iowa v Vern Doudna of Columbus Junction for passing worthless checks. Doudna pleads not guilty and faces trial Tuesday Jan 17. Both Luisa county judges disqualified themselves over conflicts of interest.
In Chicago two boys aged 12 and 15, Thomas Bryl and John Grayman, admitted stacking heavy steel bars on a railroad track near the switch shack, nearly derailing two passenger trains. They refused to explain motive and were held overnight in a juvenile home.
Vaudeville returns after twenty years with Hollywood Varieties at the Fox Theatre. Lippert Production features Robert Alda and George Gershwin in life of the late composer. Edgy acts include Hoosier Hot Shots, Shaw and Lee, Glenn Vernon, Eddie Ryan, Britt Wood, and a bustling troupe of dancers, acrobats, and novelty acts.
Twentieth Century Fox presents a nostalgic musical set in Tin Pan Alley era. June Haver and Mark Stevens sing and dance as director John Stahl guides a brisk pace. The film follows Fred Fisher whose songs dominated early 1900s piano bars with hits like Peg O My Heart Ireland Must Be Heaven and Come Josephine.
Scientists largely agree that colds transmit via airborne viruses capable of passing the finest filters. The debate centers on exact particle behavior and infection routes, with ongoing research into ventilation and protective measures.
Lou Nova, former heavyweight contender who faced Joe Louis in 1941, stars as the prizefighter in Cowboy and the Prizefighter. Filmed in Cinecolor, the Eagle Lion release continues the Red Ryder western series starring Jim Bannon.
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