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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

11

The Killer's Target

Joe Sand a bank clerk plans to kill bank president Elmer Dunning but a masked intruder is shot dead by Harry Coats. Joe discovers power and courage in facing danger and abandons the murder, seeing the intruder as a turning point in his life.

OE Sand Elmer Dunning Webbville First National Bank John Morrie First National Joe Dunning Harry Coats New York Coats Joe Sand Joe Sands Chickadee Harry

Copperhead Snakes Common in Eastern Regions

Copperhead snakes infest the eastern and gulf coast states with reddish brown saddle blotches and a heart shaped head. They average about three feet in length, with some individuals reaching four feet.

South Central Gulf Coast States

S and C Club Meets With Mrs H Fisher in Riverside

Riverside Iowa June 9 members of the S and C club were hosted by Mrs Howard Fisher south of Riverside. Prizes awarded to Mrs Robert Gerot Mrs Ernest Bowman and Mrs Edward Kucera. Refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Betty and Patsy Fisher.

Estelle Critz Riverside Iowa S. & C. Club Howard Fisher Robert Gerot Ernest Bowman Edward Kucera Betty Patsy Fisher

Presidential candidates on conservation and open spaces

The piece compiles excerpts from leading Republicans on water resource restoration, pollution abatement, and broad conservation programs. Taft, Stassen, Martin, Warren, Saltonstall, Green, MacArthur, and Dewey share views on safeguarding natural resources while preserving public access and wildlife recreation.

Washington Michael Hudoba Robert A. Taft Harold FE. Stassen Joseph W. Martin, Jr

Wild Horse Mesa Novel Turned Film in 1940s Utah

Zane Grey thriller film Wild Horse Mesa features Tim Holt as a young horse hunter in a Utah setting. The RKO Radio adaptation centers on mystery and drama characteristic of Grey's Western tales.

Utah

Board Proceedings and County Expenses Read. Budget Figures Listed

The Board of Supervisors met with Supervisors Fulton Morrow and Welte present. May meetings minutes were read and approved. County claims were allowed and warrants authorized for numerous vendors, including Fidlar and Chambers Bailey Typewr Exch Osineup Drug Sundry and Riverside Leader expenses. A film note mentions Eclipse Lumber and a jail escape related to a mystery drama at Fox.

Board of Supervisors Fulton Morrow Welte Isue Sanic Matt Parrott & Sons Co Chage Peeeiega LOT Aege Osineup Drug Store Supl Riverside Leader Security Envelope Co Paba Sands Wellman Advance Orig Kalona News Geo L. McDaniel Brush Nicolas Harmon Petty Cash

Local School Board and Community Expenditures Listing

A detailed district expense record lists payments to vendors and individuals for supplies, meals, rentals, health services, and miscellaneous items. Notable entries include Geo L. McDaniel drugs 8.89, J C Penney clothing 2.40, University Hospitals fees, and meals at Conrad Batterson 24.00.

Rukgaber John Resechly Ibr R. G. Wessler Peters Fred L. Stewart Geo L. McDaniel Margaret Friese Griffith- Hedberg Dairy DAU Afk Pete Marshalltown Med Surg. Clinic J. A. Mayer Geo, L. McDaniel Eene CSSS Nessa J.C. Penney Co Strickler’s Grocery

Antifungal Ointment Claim At Local Drug Store

An ad proclaims a toe fungus remedy that claims to kill germs within an hour using a strong alcohol based fungicide. The pitch emphasizes reaching where germs grow and promotes a product sold today at McDaniel Drug Store.

Teol McDaniel Drug Store

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