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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1946
Page
3
A May 20 1946 National Editorial Association fragment notes a moral warning about conscience and divine guidance. It emphasizes blessing for those who know the joyful sound and walk in light. References Psalm 89 315 and a religious tone pervades the brief item.
The piece laments industrial unrest and generational shifts while mocking liberal attitudes. It reports a weasel found in the Wash ington Iowa post office and warns about poultry losses. It argues for reform of labor laws, cites the Wagner Act, and urges citizens to press Congress to limit strikes and protect the right to work.
A collage of humorous lines about doctors, dentists, money, and everyday antics. Includes a receptionist in love, an apple gift, a quip about money and happiness, a drill sergeant exchange, a humor sketch with a dentist, and school day jokes. Contains several short vignettes and punchlines.
MGM presents Ziegfeld Follies of 1946 in Technicolor at the State Theatre. The show stars Fred Astaire Edward Arnold Lucille Ball Marion Bell Lucille Bremer Fanny Brice Judy Garland Kathryn Grayson Lena Horne and many others with over 400 costumes and 65 sets. The production features lavish musical numbers including Limehouse Blues Babbitt and Bromide and a La Traviata aria by James Melton Marion Bell and the Ziegfeld Girls.
Look Magazine nominates Stan Kenton and His Orchestra as likely top performers for the coming year. The band is featured in Columbia Pictures' Talk About a Lady now playing at the Fox Theatre, with Kenton renowned for slick arrangements.
Riverside May 17 Members of the Senior Needle Club and two guests were entertained at the home of Mrs. William Ingram in Riverside. Guests were Mrs. Harold M. Cress and Mrs. Charles Rath. The afternoon combined social time with needlework and refreshments. Mrs. Rath assisted. Mrs. William Kron will host on June 23 in Riverside.
The article notes that ninety percent of the world’s clothing is made from cotton. It discusses cotton’s dominance in textile markets and implications for supply and fashion trends.
The performer has material from top song writers Allan Roberts and Doris Fisher and Oscar Hammerstein II with Ben Oakland. The songlist includes catchy tunes that could propel the picture into the musical spotlight.
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