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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1949

Page

8

Top on hogs and Bodyguard movie listings mix aired notes

Weather turns cloudy with light snow or rain tonight as local notes report hog market trends. Holt portrayed by Noah Beery Jr. clashes with Indians and aids Agent, with Indian Chief played by Richard Martin and Nan Leslie in top roles directed by Lesley Selander. Bodyguard thriller stars Tierney as a pursued detective with Priscilla Lane aiding in catching the real thief amid high tension and danger.

Holt Noah Beery, Jr Richard Martin

Dramatic climax at packing plant in Rogell produced tale

The exciting affair centers on a lieutenant and the foreman at a packing plant with Tierney clearing himself amid a dramatic climax. Pimp Reed June Clayworth Elisabeth Kisdon and Steve Broldie figure in the supporting cast in a Sid Rogell production shot in Los Angeles with recognizable streets and buildings used as backgrounds under Richard O. Wiewener’s direction.

Ieutenant Tierney

Virginia A Sheetz Weds in Reno Nevada

Virginia Arlene Sheetz of Oakland California and Gil bert L Towne also of Oakland wed in a Sunday 3 30 p m double ring ceremony at First Methodist Reno Nevada Reverend Edward L Mills officiated The bride wore a beige gabardine suit with brown accessories and gold earrings Their reception followed at Cal Nevada Night cafe The couple will live at 6495 A Clermont Ave Oakland California Virginia a 1941 Washington High School graduate and 1942 Gem City Business College alum employed as a secretary Towne served in the army and works at LeTown Cleaners in Oakland

Reno Nevada Virginia Arlene Sheetz Oakland Calif Oscar Sheetz Gilbert L. Towne Edward Laird Mills First Methodist Church Walter Rieger Wil Claremont Avenue Washington High School Gem City Business College Quincy Asant Pioneer Investors Savings and Loan Association Towne The LeTown Cleaners

Supt Schell Elected As Rotary President

Washington Rotary elects Supt M Schell as president at annual meeting held Monday. Hugo Senseb named vice president and Ralph Bauer re elected secretary. New board members include Bill Sitler Irvin Whitham and Dr Joan Masson. Plans outlined for Central and Sunset parks with future shelters and facilities. W W Flickinger reports progress on artificial lake near Brighton with surveys and geological tests. funds expected from legislature.

Schell Washington Public Schoors Washington Rotary Ei Hugo Senseb Cargill Kelp Bauer Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association Bill Sitler Irvin Whitham Brown Shoe Fit Company Joan Masson W. ‘Ww. Flickinger Division of Lands and Waters Town Conservation Commission Brighton Flickinger Izaak Walton Tongue Oout Glenn Willits Indianola Wallace Sherlock Fred A. Spielman Dwight M. Bramon Fairfield K. D. Simmons Grinnell Don Guthrie Town City P. J. Stegers Newton Quage

Virginia Tech test favors 160 degree wash water

Tests at Virginia Polytechnic Institute report that 160 degrees offers best cleaning results, while 140 degrees is nearly as effective and more economical. Temperatures above 170 degrees are not advised except when boiling is used to sterilize white garments.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Around Town Club Hosts Social and Prizes Noted

Mrs. Howard Kucera hosted the Around Town and County club at her Riverside area home Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ernest Bowman and Mrs. Fred Kucera, with refreshments served at the close. the next meeting will be with Mrs. Ernest Bowman on March 10. Also noted is a feature on desert wildlife observations and a brief couple’s anniversary and birthday in the Blattner family.

Howard Kucera Riverside Ernest Bowman Fred Kucera Andy Blattner Blattner Mr. Blattner

Lucas disagrees with theories on cougar killing methods

In a debate on big cat behavior Ted Resting quotes Jason Lucas who argues the mountain lion uses its claws to kill larger prey by tearing neck veins, rather than leaping on backs. He dismisses the animal as dangerous only for sport and notes Lucas respected no redeeming traits in the cougar.

Lucas Mountain Ted Jason Lucas

Farm Homes Improve With Modern Amenities

The bureau of agricultural economics notes farm households with running water and modern bathrooms increased after 1940. By 1947 running water reached over a million homes, but in April 1947 two thirds still lacked running water and four fifths had no modern bathrooms, highlighting remaining gaps.

Bureau of Agricultural Economics

McCormick Receives License to Manufacture Apple Binder

In 1881 McCormick secured a license to manufacture the Apple by type of twine binder and entered the harvest ready to duel his main rival William Deering.

McCormick William Deering

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