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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1949
Page
6
Edmond O'Brien Robert Stack and John Rodney headline Warner Bros Technicolor film Fighter Squadron shown at the Stats Theatre. The wartime action drama screens tonight.
The film expands the WWII action genre using Technicolor, following a powerful saga of daring aerial combat. It echoes classics like Destination Tokyo and Air Force while delivering sped up thrills and broader scope through cinema technology.
A farewell gathering was hosted in the afternoon at Mrs. Votroubek's home for Mrs. Henry Little and her mother Mrs. Alfred Cantoni, who plan to move soon to Newton. Guests of honor received gifts.
Mrs C C Shimon entertained guests at a Kalona bridge party Monday evening. Bridge was in play at two tables and at the close the James prizes were awarded to Mrs Jay Eastman, Mrs Harold Sietsema and Mrs Robert Gates. Others included in the party.
A meeting will be held at the West Chester Schoolhouse Monday evening May 9 to organize a Cemetery Association. All who care for the West Chester Cemetery are urged to attend.
Mrs. L. Votroubek and Mrs. Ray Greene entertained a group of South Hill friends on a Wednesday gathering in Columbus Junction. The event details highlight social ties among local residents and the cordial exchange of hospitality.
The passage lists several women including Mrs. Alva Kepler, Mrs. Jack Guengerich, Mrs. T. V. Knerr and Hazel Dean as part of a social or community roundup.
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