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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1951

Page

4

Royal Wedding at State Theatre with Astaire and Powell

Fred Astaire and Jane Powell lead MGM Technicolor musical Royal Wedding at State Theatre. Peter Lawford and Kee nan Wynn appear in romance and comedy segments as Tom and Ellen rehearse their Broadway triumphs and navigate royal wedding festivities in London.

Astaire Powell Fred Astaire Jane Powell Peter Lawford Sarah Churchill Winston Keenan Wynn M-G-M London Tom Ellen Lordon

Autry Wears Boots Despite Injury in Texans Never Cry

Gene Autry’s new film Texans Never Cry at Fox Theatre featured his costly $150 boots. After two days of filming he injured the arch of his right foot, swelling made the boots tight, yet he continued wearing them to match already shot scenes. Ellen is mentioned but unclear.

Gene .Autry Fox Theatre Columbia Pictures Gene Autry

Boots Slashed By Jackknife Spoils Footwear

Gene managed to walk with a wax coated concealment, but the arches of the boots were shredded by a jackknife. The damage ruined the footwear despite the disguise.

Gene

Hot Singing Stars In New Tunefest at Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre hosts Columna Pictures Tunefest featuring Frankie Laine Bob Crosby and his Bobcats the Mills Brothers the Modernaires and Kay Star with top singing stars of today in When You're Smiling.

Fox Columna Fox Theatre Frankie Laine Bob Crosby Mills Brothers The Modernnaires Kay Star

You're Smiling introduces Billy Daniels in screen debut

Billy Daniels is unveiled as the new singing sensation in the film You're Smiling. The cast includes Jerome Courtland Lola Albright Jerome Gowan and Margo Wooce. Karen DeWolft and John R. Roberts wrote the screenplay with Jonie Taps producing the musical and Joseph Santley directing.

Billy Daniels Jerome Courtland Lola Albright Jerome Gowan Margo Wooce Karen DeWolft John R. Roberts Jonie Taps Joseph Santley

Local meeting to be led by Commander Lee Hunt

A public gathering is planned with Commander Lee Hunt presiding. A large attendance is anticipated.

Sion Hall Lee Hunt

Named After Trees Washington Evergreen State designation

Washington earns the nickname Evergreen State for its extensive conifer forests and green landscapes. The label reflects the state’s identity tied to its abundant trees and natural scenery.

Washington

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