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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1949
Page
4
Editorial notes that large dynasties often degenerate despite powerful lineage. It argues righteousness as the sole preservative for families and laments the fragility of inherited status lasting beyond generations.
A column blends commentary on advertising costs and consumer pricing with anecdotes from Washington's history. It recalls a vacuum cleaner salesman on West Main, local timber and sand trades, and memories of A H Guzeman and the Lincoln school custodian who served from 1907 to 1935 with 1500 to 1800 former pupils.
The Correctionville News cites good manners as adding value to all things. The Waterloo Courier criticizes John L. Lewis for insolence toward public interest and argues he has spurred passage of restrictive labor legislation and seems eager to continue in that role.
Charles Guzeman shares memories of Washington for years and recounts his father Aaron Henry Gazeman living to 103. He recalls arrivals in 1845, early homes on South Marion and South Iowa avenues, and the lumber business near Long Creek southeast of Ainsworth.
The Washington County Iowa Hospital Trustees announce a meeting on August 1 at 7:30 P M at Nurses' Home. Taxpayers are invited to be heard on the proposed expenditures for the fiscal year starting January 1 1950. Secretary A L Griffith. total estimates include General, Imp Maint Bond and Int Sec and other categories with listed amounts.
Twentieth Century Fox opens outdoor Technicolor Western Sand set in the Rocky Mountains. Starring Mark Stevens Coleen Gray and Rory Calhoun, the film was shot on Durango Colorado location with producer Robert Bassler director Louis King and cameraman Charles Clarke, claimed as the first major Technicolor production in the San Juan country.
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists Shannon & Co publishers and staff including R F Shannon and Dave R Elder with W J Shannon as advertising manager. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday and holidays and details post office second class matter status under the 1879 act and local associations.
Columbus Junction reports several swimmers receiving intermediate certificates in the Red Cross learn to swim program at Weed park pool Muscatine. Names include Shirley Billings Paul Duncan Kay Ford Virginia Foss Bob Hines Elaine Pine David Griffin Virginia Dunn. Local social notes mention marriage, visits, and community events in Cairo and nearby areas.
The article notes Europe may demand 25 to 30 percent more citrus and citrus products than prewar levels. It adds that dollar shortages in most European countries limit immediate U S export opportunities.
The film State Department-File 649, produced by Film Classics and starring William Lundigan and Virginia Bruce, opens at the Fox Theatre. It is the first feature made with full cooperation of the U S State Department after two years of research and consultations, with many scenes shot in Washington reflecting real national interest.
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