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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1947
Page
6
Young Widow Delivers Drama Charm With Jane Russell
Jane Russell stars as a newspaperwoman who resigns abroad after her husband, an Air Corps photographer, is killed. Louis Hayward plays the carefree pilot courting her as Kent Taylor smooths over tensions. Mixed with comedy and strong supporting turns, the film blends romance with postwar resilience and star power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Russell
Jane
Howard Hughes
Stromberg
Garbo
Joan Crawford
Myrna Loy
Jean Harlow
Louis Hayward
Alarines
Britain
Air Corps
Hollywood
Kent Taylor
Marie Wilson
Penny Singleton
Blondie
Faith Domergue
Cora Witherspoon
Connie Gilchrist
Edwin L. Marin
Entire Town Responds To Crawfordsville Fire Whistle
In Crawfordsville residents rush to the fire whistle, with merchants-turned-firemen locking up to respond. The anonymous eyewitness notes crowds, ice slick streets, and swift arrivals as locals recall a past incident and the town’s readiness to act at the sound. Also mentions a social note of neighbors sharing a steak supper with the Marlatts and Wheelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A .Raymond
Crawfordsville
Ora Marlatt
Wilbur Wheeler
Robert Lee
Anniversary Toasts Honor Two Couples at Six O'clock Dinner
A six o clock dinner Thursday honored two wedding anniversaries, the 40th for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Lowe and the 10th for Mr. and Mrs. Don Miller, with honorees and their families in attendance. Also listed are Mildred Whiting and Charley visiting from Des Moines and Pella, and Mrs. George Ebner’s return from Tingley. Dell Ferrier and family visited Moline for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lowe
Don Miller
Cleo McCoy
Lyle Lowe
Marl Lowe
Childden
Mildred Whiting
Des Moines
Charley
Pella
George Ebner
Date Peters
Tingley
Dell Ferrier
Patty
Mikey
Moline
Kalona Locals notes and travel updates
Kalona residents report weekend visits and departures. Weller Snyder and family returned home from Dewitt Iowa after visiting Dr Dean Snyder. Olin Snair and twin daughters left for Ottawa Kansas after month here. Paul Page funeral drew sister Mrs Russell Miller from California. Donald and wife plan to move into Edith Welte home after selling their property. Melva Gingerich, a Marshall Missouri teacher, spent the weekend with her parents Frank Gingerich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Guengerich
Kalona
Weller Snyder
Dean Snyder
Dewitt
Iowa
Olin Snair
Ottawa
Kan
Russell Miller
California
Paul Page
Donald Smith
Washington
Edith Welte
Melva Gingerich
Marshall, Mo
Frank Gingerichome
Dangers of Unattended Smoldering Cigarettes at Home
A report notes that irons left on boards, lighted cigarettes on edges, and a cigarette left near the bed cause many painful home fires. The article warns readers to extinguish any smoking materials and remove heat sources before sleeping.
Journal Sale Date Column Listings of Iowa Auctions
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales every Wednesday at Midway Sales Company, Columbus Junction, Iowa. Jan 31 Dairy cow auction at Patton sale barn near Fairfield starts 1:00. Joe Dobson & Son. Feb 1 Public auction of two houses and lots on East Madison starts 10:30 and 14:00. Mack Lowe. Feb 1 Closing Out Sale of Household Goods in Brighton starts 1:00. Walter Saboski. Feb 1 Administrator's Sale: seven room house with acre east Riverside, plus goods. Mrs Wilhelmina Simon Estate. Feb 3 Holstein Dispersal sale nine miles northeast of Columbus Junction. Lloyd Lee. Feb 4 Public Sale three miles west of Katona and three miles east of Wellman on highway 22 starts 1:00. Alberti Hershberger. Feb 4 Annual Spotted Polled and China bred gilt sale two and a quarter miles south of Winfield starts 1:00. Earl Kellogg & Sons. Feb 4 Closing Out Sale at Lenee farm six miles southwest of Danville starts at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton Sale
Fairfield
Iowa
Joe Dobson & Son
East
Madison
Mack Lowe
Brighton
Walter Saboski
Riverside
Wilhelmina Simon
Winfield
Earl Kellogg & Sons
Lenee
Danville
Bridgeport
J. A. Campbell
Washington
Highway 92
Boyd Dill
South 12Th Ave
Raymond Redlinger
Southeastern
Chester White Breeders Association
Pavillion
Wellman
West Chester
Oil Road
J. H. Miller
Knotek Bros
Timm
Lloyd
J. Clark Miller
C. L. Spangler
Crawfordsville
Keota
Singmaster Ranch
Ben Brower
Rubio
Martin &State
Closing Out Sale Listings Across Iowa Farms
A compiled notice lists multiple farm sale events in February across Iowa. Items include addresses near Wellman West Chester Crawfordsville Keota Winfield Ainsworth and Washington with start times from 11 00 AM to 1 00 PM and consignors such as J A Campbell Boyd Dill C L Spangler J H Miller and Elmer Bain plus breeders associations and Hampshire gilts sales.
New Hormone Sprays Reduce Orchard Fruit Drop
A new method using pre harvest hormone sprays proves more effective in preventing apples and pears from dropping before harvest, offering growers a stronger yield retention.
Pictures Helped Allies Learn About Enemy In War
A wartime study shows that over 90 percent of Allied intelligence came from aerial photographs. The data highlight the crucial role of reconnaissance in shaping strategies and operations during the conflict.
Sentenced in mail fraud in Sioux City
Mrs. Mary Johnson of Des Moines aged 52 received a two year prison sentence for defrauding the mails. Federal Judge Henry N. Graven presided in Sioux City Iowa today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Mary Johnson
Des Moines
Henry N. Graven
Pleading Guilty in Nutritient Orders Case
A defendant admitted guilt over accepting 300 dollars for nutrient orders she did not fulfill. Court records indicate the alleged scheme involved misdirected payments and false orders. Authorities expect further proceedings to determine restitution and penalties.
Woman Advertises Nut Rients For Sale In Newspaper
A local woman advertised nuts for sale in the newspaper, seeking buyers in the community. The notice emphasizes available stock and contact details for interested parties.
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Fred W. Bell
South 4Th Phone
Dillon Schantz
Washington, Iowa
Brown Finance Co
Court House
Crose
N. Ave
Freshie
Mr. and
Mrs
Cleo Fletcher
RADIO
Whistler
Richard Dix
Leslie Brooks
the Fox
Tex Ritter
Dave O’brien
Journal
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Rayburn Land CO
East Side Sq
Washington, Ia
Main Street
Howard
Zenith
Horton
Remington
Alto
John Deere
Walter Sobaski Brown & Bruty
Leonard Pickard
Sale
Ainsworth School
Karl Marr
Hampshire
BE. R. Brennemann& Sons
Wayland
Elmer Bain Feh
Clarence Randall
Smart Implement CO
Wayne Simerman
Russell Packing Co
Chicago Yard
Stor AT
Ramseyer
Ramseyer’s Hatchery
E. Wash
Web
F. A. Simon, Adm
Bert Cray
Fred V. Skubal
del Monte
Bordens Silver
Wienies
Texas
Thomassen’s
West Side
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