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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1950
Page
6
June marks the start of summer with solstice on June 21 and long days from June 19 to 23. The column blends household tips from Charles Fish, travel notes to Iowa State, 4‑H convention plans, garden scenes, and theater chatter, including Duff in Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors and Peggy Dow’s screen debut.
Howard Duff discusses his cops and robbers career as he shoots Universal-International's Woman in Hiding at the State Theatre. He recalls his first legitimate stage role and his early days as a novice on the stage.
Susie Johnson departed for Long Beach California after a weeks stay with the Elizabeth Clark home and local friends. Mr and Mrs Robert Shell of Iowa City celebrated 25th wedding anniversary with open house in Washington with several local guests listed. The Shells are former Washington residents. Charles Been Blossom Norma and Jane Been Blossom of Los Angeles are visiting Ralph Zeek’s home and other relatives. Dr and Mrs William Burham and children left for a new home in Denver where Dr Burham will intern at St Lukes hospital. Prior to their departure, others were noted in the community.
Carol Forgey a fifth grade teacher from Washington joins 37 other teachers and staff at a two week workshop at the State University of Iowa focusing on education in human relations and mental health. Dr. L W Harding of Lexington Kentucky visits his niece Mrs Hugh Hall..Neighbors and relatives from Kalona Muscatine Los Angeles and Wisconsin travel and visit in Washington this week.
Mrs. L. H. Taylor of Salt Lake City Utah Mrs. Belle Asmussen of Washington and Mrs. Orin Mc Fall of Cedar Rapids visited their sister Mrs. Chester Lavery this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jarvis and daughter Beverly from Alliance were also mentioned in the report.
A brief item notes postal charges for mail handled within Iowa and outside the state with listed amounts of 2.06, 4.75, and 7.00 dollars. The source presents fragmented postal rate figures without context or dates.
Ten B 36 bombers at Fairfield Suisun Air Base California and crews await orders for an operational practice flight with an overwater hop possible. Destination kept secret until orders from Strategic Air Command in Washington. Observers note past long overwater legs and ties to current defense officials visits.
Planes believed to be Chinese Nationalists bombed and strafed two British ships off Swatow China. The Lady Wolmer reported four planes made two runs injuring the captain and damaging the superstructure. The Hanyang said it was bombed during salvage with no damage or casualties. Other freighters Valve and Santos reportedly sunk off Shanghai after hitting mines.
Florence Thomas entertained friends on Wednesday in honor of Winnie Palmer of Newton. Mr and Mrs Richard Stewart Pat Lynn and Allen were in Des Moines yesterday on business.
Car care ad proclaims a July 4 outing with the pitch to visit and let the boys wash and grease cars. It urges a special care regimen to protect the vehicle, emphasizing the value of vehicle maintenance at the event.
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