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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1946
Page
6
The lavish production features Joan Davis and Jack Haley with Gene Krupa and his band supplying the music. Songwriters Jack Yellen and Sammy Fain deliver three provocative numbers, including How Did Yor.
Timetables list westbound and eastbound trains Nos 3 11 43 13 44 and 4 with stops and discharge rules. Local mixed trains Nos 28 22 and 3 8 daily except Sunday. Bus routes include BEE LINE services to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy and more with depots and ticketing at 107 W 2nd and Winga's Cafe.
County offices and officials appear here with county auditor clerk engineer welfare and coroner names. The Washington Independent School District lists superintendent M M Schell and junior high principal plus a school board with several members. Washington Lodge No 26 A M F covers regular monthly meetings chaired by W M Vic Brattner and A W Yard.
The revue features Miss Davis and Haley with numbers by Krupa on piano and electric organist Ethel Smith. Gershwin’s Liza and Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries are performed. Includes a burlesque Who Killed Vaudeville? with lavish settings and romance.
A gripping motion picture from MGM features a superb cast led by Margaret with a true to life narrative and strong performances. The film showcases dramatic highs and emotional depth, highlighting the era's cinematic craft and memorable character portrayals.
C A Stephens, local mortician and Louisa county coroner, bought the Harrison name on Second Street from Pearl Harrison estate. The property, built about 1900 by G I Harrison, is large and fine and will serve as a funeral home. The deal includes part of furnishings and a six room house with a 20 acre tract east of the main building. Stephens will use his current funeral home until the larger space is reorganized.
A statistic notes that at least 7,000 people perish annually in home fires, underscoring the danger of fire in domestic settings and the need for safety measures.
A list of weekly and upcoming public auctions and closing out sales near Washington Kalona Wayland and Columbus Junction Iowa with dates starts times and organizers. Local moves include residents Lewis F Houseal purchasing lots Columbus City and families relocating to Fort Madison Oakland township and Conesville. Letts high school basketball beat Columbus Junction 32 to 30 as two new teachers join Columbus high school and Mediapolis veteran teacher joins. Louisa County reports 131.89 percent in the Victory Bond drive.
Members of the United Presbyterian Church presented the key as Mrs. R. W. Galloway and her son Chris received a symbolic gift. The item notes a payment of 90 dollars, though details are fragmentary.
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