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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1949

Page

8

Neighbors Help Save A Burning Brooder

Neighbors aided Leo Marie and Lloyd Humston in saving their brooder when their stove sparked a fire before the chicks arrived. The house was saved and the couple switched to a bottled gas brooder. Other notes record social visits and local events in YOUNG AMERICA April issue.

Lloyd Humston Leo Marie Lloyd Humstons Leo Maries Leo Maries Savannah Frank Pringle Ralph Peiffer Ottumwa Mike Peiffer Frank Wolf Claude Rhodebeck Dale Kelloge Leo Beauchamp Preston Wolf Harold Grandma Rhodebeck Ww. E. Howell Dale Prelioze

Puzzle to the medical profession sinks Missirlian mystery

A five year old girl Marguerite Missirlian of Long Island City New York is described as healthy yet her temperature has varied from 103 to 107 degrees for eighteen months. Doctors have conducted exhaustive tests but cannot determine the cause. Also noted is an International flu illness and Mrs Laura Bell in an Iowa City hospital for check up.

Marguerite Missirlian Long Island City N. Y Fis Laura Bell Iowa City Thelma Dias New York

Four Poisonous Snakes Found in Alabama

The article lists Alabama’s four poisonous snakes: the coral snake, rattler, copperhead, and water moccasin. It emphasizes these species as the only dangerous snakes in the state and notes their presence in local habitats.

Alabama

Isotope Tracers Illuminate Plant Growth Processes

Isotope tracers using radioactive isotopes as a research tool enable plant scientists to uncover new facts about plant growth processes and how plants develop.

This and That from the VW desk

A lively school and city notes column recounts basketball games and after school events. It mentions Hoppers and Modernettes teams, Rhythm Gals, and Phyllis McConnell, plus Y W convention plans in Des Moines and city election offices in Washington Iowa with ward council seats.

Modernettes Phyllis McConnell Phyllis Donna Reim

Regular City Election Notice for Washington Iowa 1949

Notice states the Regular City Election in Washington Iowa will be held March 28 1949. Voting places are the Courthouse for the First Ward and Smart Implement Co Offices at 192 East Third Street for the Second Ward.

Marion Ave Washington Iowa Smart Implement Co East Third Street

Technicolor Musketeers to Screen on State Sunday

Unusual facts about MGM's The Three Musketeers reveal six weeks of fencing lessons for Gene Welles, Van Heflin, Gig Young and Robert Coote. Instructor was Jean Hermans, former Belgian fencing champion. Wardrobe scouts roamed the country gathering outfits.

M-G-M Three Musketeers State Screen Gene Welly van Heflin Gig Young Robert Coote Musketeers Jean Heremans

Studio recreates 1625 setting for Alexandre Dumas adaptation

The production gathered over 600 ostrich plumes for court costumes and acquired an authentic Anne Boleyn mug for the banquet scene. A glass blower produced fifty 16 inch goblets on site as muskets from 1625 era were built for the film marking the first full adaptation of the novel.

George Sidney Anne Boleyn Henry VIII Alexandre Dumas

Pat and Mike Recall Mountain Wonder in Colorado

Pat and Mike reach a Colorado hotel at night and, upon dawn, see a distant mountain. They walk toward it before breakfast and, after hours of walking, arrive at an irrigation ditch. Pat removes his shoes and socks, explaining that the ditch could be ten miles wide.

Pat Mike Colorado Nite

Local Auto Body Shop Promises Expert Repair Service

The shop highlights a modern body and fender department with a skilled team and years of experience. Through advanced equipment they aim to fulfill daily requests for comprehensive automobile repair and servicing.

The Pipe Wrench: Musings on Discipline and Daily Struggles

A local column blends odd anecdotes from a grocer caught with milk and workers facing flu with reflections on labor rules, supply shortages, and the value of parental discipline. The narrator recalls stern, fair parenting and honors their mother and father for steadfast guidance and love.

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