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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1962
Page
3
In Mason City Iowa the film version of The Music Man debuted drawing local pride as the community that inspired the musical. Early reports suggest the film may match the Broadway show's success with strong audience response and headlines.
On The Record Admitted Yesterday Mrs. Miles Sherman Winfield medical Mr. Rasmond Craig Washington medical Today Mrs. Grace Cottrell Washington medical Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Rich ard Stumpf Winfield a daughter Today Mr and Mrs Raymond Kephart Brighton a son Dismissed Today Mrs William Stout and son Ainsworth Miss Carol Wilson Washington
The world press premiere of Meredith Willson’s film drew a large crowd in Mason City, Iowa. Robert Preston led the screen turn as Prof Harold Hill while Shirley Jones, Ronny Howard and Buddy Hackett received applause. A river city parade featured 121 marching bands and 30 state entrants, with Lockport Township High School winning the national title and a prize package worth over ten thousand dollars.
Mrs Stella Boller hosted a 1 oclock luncheon June 15 at the home of her brother A C Wenger. Guests included Erma Bostwick Eda Boshart Ralph Gibson and many others from nearby towns. A steak cookout followed at Harold Kauffman farm with several families attending.
A new Protestant cooperative movement is launched in the south. The United Southern Christian Fellowship is sponsored by the Methodist Church and the Presbyterian Church U S Southern. The Fellowship will employ program directors and grant funds.
A movement seeks to increase Christian sway over student life at public-supported historically black colleges in the southern states. Supporters argue religion strengthens character while critics warn of pressure on academic freedom and separation of church and state.
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