Charity binds man to man and the need to help
The Iowa editorial discusses charity as a social glue, laments housing and welfare concerns, notes FBI figures on kidnappings, and comments on national politics including Fred Vinson moving toward the Supreme Court and Truman era issues. It cites Ed Vinson, Rev Walter Smith, and local figures in Iowa while debating names in the secretary of state race and the impact of political trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Vinson
Truman
U. S. Supreme Court
Vinson
Washington, D. C
House of Representatives
Edward C. Eicher
Eicher
Millionaire’s Honeymoon Question Sparks Laughing Reply
A playful exchange centers on a joke about a million dollars and a honeymoon. The dialogue highlights lighthearted romance as a couple riffs on wealth and plans for marriage.
Out-of-town motorist fined for parking misdeed on Pearl Street
Portland Monitor reports Mr Wentz faced an unusual $1 fine for parking on Pearl Street while his mother ran an errand. The Delphos Garden Club meets Wednesday at Mrs Enfitz's home to discuss conserving native plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentz
Pearl Street
Portland
N.J
Monitor
G. S
Delphos
Lieutenant Seeks Medal After Kavieng Rescue
A young naval lieutenant asks how to obtain a Congressional Medal of Honor after earning a medal for rescuing 15 men during a Catalina flight into Kavieng Harbor on New Britain under heavy fire. The officer jokes about bombing Hirohito, then promises to help arrange a replacement medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Hirohito
Imperial Palace
Kavieng Harbor
New Britain
Self-made man earns grade at last during ration rush
In a high school scene during gasoline coupon lines a white-haired teacher smiles at a man with an application. She jokes about finally giving him an A after years of work. The man proclaims I am a self-made man while a listener notes he left work early.
Mum and child swim doubt as father insured in dilemma
A witty dialogue questions a child's swim request while a father’s insurance status influences the answer. The exchange contrasts fear of depth with practical prudence tied to policy. The piece ends with a dry punchline about insurance.
Ward Family Summer Plans Highlight Local Youths
Clayton Ward of State University of Iowa returns home for the summer to work with his father E E Ward. Kenneth Ward attends summer school at Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant as the session opens. Mrs Edna Wittrig visits Eagle Grove to stay with her son Orlan Wittrig for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Ward
State University of Iowa
E. E. Ward
Kenneth Ward
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs
Edna Wittrig
Eagle Grove
Orlan Wittrig
Witt
Dragonwyck on Screen Starring Gene Tierney Opens at State
Gene Tierney headlines Dragonwyck opening Thursday at the State Theatre. Walter Huston Vincent Price Glenn Langan Anne Revere Spring Byington Connie Marshall Henry Morgan lead a strong cast in this adaptation of Anya Seton novel set during an early 19th century anti rent era with a secret romance and dramatic climax. Philip Weldin also appears in a supporting role.
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Anya Seton
Gene Tierney
Dragonwyck
State Theatre
Tierney
Miranda
Laura
Adano
Dravenwyck
Miss Tierney
Gene
Walter Huston
Vincent Prices
Nicholas van Ryn
Glenn Langan
Jeff Turner
Hollywood
20Th Century Fox
Anne Revere
Spring Byington
Hudson River
Connie Marshall
Price
Henry Morgan
Tanganyika's Rich Forests and Wartime Exports
The Tanganyika region yields mahoganies and other hardwoods from vast forests. Wartime policies boosted sisal and rubber cultivation to aid Allied shortages. Coffee, cotton, grains and copra drive normal exports as livestock numbers reach millions. White laborers direct welfare of millions of native Africans amid a steppe zone hosting 5 million cattle and nearly as many sheep and goats. Hide exports are sizable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanganyika
Africa
Washington social notes and travel across families
Mrs. Hines heads to Oakland to visit daughter Carol a civil service supervisor and son Donald at Camp Stoneman awaiting overseas. Paschall siblings travel via Washington en route to University of Iowa internship. Studio closure announced for photography classes with reopening later. Various local visits and family gatherings noted including Muscatine and Rushville trips, high school staff changes, and travel to New York and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fhlines
Oakland
Calif
Carol
Hines
Donald
San Francisco
Missouri visitors return. teachers head to Iowa City
Powers' sister Mrs Clarence Logan Betty Joyce and Bob Anna from Memphis Missouri and Bertha Ross from Wyaconda Missouri returned to Washington Sunday evening with Helen Falk who had been visiting Missouri since last Tuesday They went to Iowa City yesterday to enroll in summer school at the University of Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob
Gene
Jack Paschall
Verner Paschall
Osceola
Washington
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Frank Shepherd
Harold Beerblos
Paul Wand Don
Dean Crawford
Carolanna Elaine
Edna Caldwell
Marilyn
Mary
Mama Fetters
Town City
Anna Sae Basket
Memphis
Bertha Ross
Wyconda
Helen Falk
Missouri
Dinner compliments Mr and Mrs Snyder at coop turkey dinner
Mr and Mrs Jack Trotman hosted a cooperative turkey dinner Friday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Charles Snyder who were recently married. Guests included Mrs Snyder formerly Donna Rathenold Rippel, Mr and Mrs C K Snyder, Mr and Mrs Paul Lang and Hobby, Paul Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Trotman
Tanya
Charles Snyder
Snyder
Donna Rathenold Rippel
C. K. Snyder
Paul Lang
Hobby
Paul Snyder
Leanne Warford Celebrates Second Birthday at Family Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Stewart hosted a dinner for granddaughter Leanne Jovy Warford who marked her second birthday with family. The table featured a birthday cake as the centerpiece of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W
Jim” Stewart
Leanne Jovy Warford
Birthday celebration with carnival after dinner
The guest of honor received many birthday remembrances and guests then moved to the carnival. Present were the honoree's parents Mr and Mrs Carroll Warford, Mr and Mrs Max Lee and Robert Carroll, Mr and Mrs Don Custer and Barbara Burham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol Warford
Max Lee
Robert Carrol
Don Custer
Barbara Burham
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Washington County
Elder, Shannon & CO
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Publishers News
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Iowa
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Des Moines
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Walter Smith
Miller
Fearl Miller
Wayne Ropes
Ropes
U. S
Hickenlooper
Oskaloosa Herald
Webster City
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Los Angeles
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