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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1949

Page

5

Sunday departures for California and Dakotas trips

Local notes report Mrs J A Raymond and others leaving for California. Howard Been blossom and family travel to Los Angeles for three weeks. Vernon White and family tour the Black Hills. Several locals visit relatives or attend events in nearby towns. A humorous note warns about verifying facts before print.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Howard Beenblossom Charles Beenblossom Los Angeles Calif Ft. Madison Vernon White Ritchie Tommy Black Hills Dakotas Dale Bales Chief Richland Lindau Mildred Whiting Washington, D. C Montreal Canada Miss Whiting North American Broadcasting Administration International Telecommunication Union United Nations Blake Spencer Erma Hantft Roger Willard Love Emporium Kan D. K. Ford Lawrence Kan H. N. Poston Keota Richard Fort Worth Tex N. J. Lease

Tim Holt Fans Boosts in Past Year Amid Screen Fame

The Fox Theatre upcoming appearance in Brothers in the Saddle highlights Tim Holt’s rising popularity. A studio report ranks Holt third among 29 personalities as fan mail triples locally this year. His Western roles and fan outreach at theatres, orphanages, and veterans hospitals fuel his appeal. He tours rodeos with Lightning the Palomino and maintains close fan contact.

Tim Holt Fox Theatre

Cherwinker Birthday Dinner Observed in Riverside

In Riverside a Sunday noon cooperative dinner honored Harley Cherwinker for his 56th birthday. Hosts Mr and Mrs Cherwinker welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Kolosick Mr and Mrs Earl Kolosick and Stuart of Washington and Ollie Hartman and grandchildren Patricia and Tommie of Grandview.

Famous souvenirs worn by comedians in Ride Em Cowboy

Abbott and Costello showcase historically attired outfits in Ride Em Cowboy at the State Theatre. Autos include Gene Autry’s gun from Will Rogers, Buck Jones leather chaps, Two Gun Bill Hart’s six shooter once owned by Wild Bill Hickok, Roy Rogers silver spurs, and Tom Mix’s ten gallon hat. The supporting cast features Dick Foran Anne Gwynne Johnny Mack Brown and more.

Bud Abbott Lou Costello Realart Abbott Gene Autry Will Rogers Costello Buck Jones William S Bill Hart Wild Bill Hickok Roy Rogers Tom Dick Foran Anne Gwynne Johnny Mack Brown Samuel S Hinds the Merry Macs Ella Fitzgerald The Hi-Hatters

Washington Evening Journal of Washington Iowa Details

The Washington Evening Journal from Washington Iowa lists Shannon & Co. as publishers with R E Shannon as managing editor and Dave R Elder as business manager. Bruce C Cowden is editor and Charles Morris news editor with W J Shannon handling advertising and Max Marble as plant superintendent. Published afternoons except Sunday with holiday exclusions.

Washington Evening Journal Washington Iowa Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulationsa

Kalona Christian Church Class Meets at Golf Course

The Kalona Christian church young adult Class held its July meeting at the Kalona golf course. Mrs. Lowell Peck and others organized the chicken dinner and volleyball followed supper. Out of town guest Mrs. Norman Edge from Davenport attended. An August committee was appointed including Mr and Mrs Ford Skola and others.

Kalona Norman Edge Davenport Mroo Ford Skola Farl Fry Harold Peterseim

Mrs H Phillips Leads Devotions at West Chester Meeting

Mrs Hiram Phillips led devotions at the West Chester WCTU gathering at Federated church. A nominating committee was named, officers to be elected next meeting. White Ribbon service conducted by Mrs Merle McDowell. Dedicators prayer by Mrs Lou Bauer.

H. Phillips West Chester Hiram Phillips WCTU Federated Church Sadie Dusenbery Jim Thompson Merle Mcdowell Lou Bauer Pleven Phillips Lloyd Bauer Frances Willard

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