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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1948

Page

6

Surprise Breakfast For Merry Mixers

Mrs. Clement Griffith hosted a breakfast for the Merry Mixer club on Wednesday at 9 o'clock. Guests included Mrs. H. D. Dusenbery Mollie Tierney and Mrs. Ralph Clair as members were picked up at home by Mrs. Edgar Slemmons and Mrs. Paul Griffith. The group sang The More We Get Together and enjoyed home made biscuits halved oranges creamed chicken coffee and mints. Mrs. Slemmons presided over the business meeting with a flower exchange and photos taken.

Clement Griffith Merry Mixer Club Edgar Slemmons Paul Griffith Slemmons H. D. Dusenbery Mollie Tierney Ralph Clair

Man-Eater of Kumoon Set Danger Warned by Tigers

On the set of the film Man-Eater of Kumoon a danger warning arises as wild tigers are cited as the most dangerous animals to handle during filming. The report suggests crew and performers faced significant risk while scenes were shot.

Kumnoon

Man Eater of Kumaon at Fox Theatre Tonight

A wild boar disrupted the Jungle set during filming of Man Eater of Kumaon starring Sabu Joanne Page and Wendell Corey. The tiger cage had to be cleared as boar caused chaos before the on screen chase scene. Universal-International release produced by Monty Shaft with Frank Rosenberg. directed by Byron Haskin.

Fox Theatre Sabu Joanne Page Wendell Corey Kumaon Jim Corbett India Monty Shaft Frank P. Rosenberg Byron Haskin

Folk Icons Louie Sands and Jim McGee Hit Screen

The two famed American folklore figures Louie Sands and Jim McGee are brought to life in a song presented for film and stage. The project highlights their legendary exploits and aims to introduce these classic characters to a new audience.

Louie Sands Jim McGee

River Lady musical highlight stars DeCarlo co stars

Yvonne DeCarlo sings the title tune in River Lady now at the State Theatre. The lumberjack jingle was adapted for the Technicolor movie by Jack Brooks and Walter Schumann. Cast includes Dan Buryea Rod Cameron and Helena Carter directed by George Sherman production by Leonard Goldstein Universal International release.

Jack Brooks Walter Schumann Dan Buryea Rod Cameron Helena Carter Miss DeVarlo

Jury to Get Bath Worker Case Today

Waterloo Iowa Sept 30 The state began summing its case in the conspiracy trial of Wilbert Warren and the case was expected to go to the jury late today In district court Warren faces charges connected with the Rath Packing plant violence during a spring strike Assistant prosecutor Robert Buckmaster opened the closing arguments using strike motion pictures and cited Warren addressing workers after the strike.

Waterloo Wilbert Warren Warren Rath Robert Buckmaster ANH

Weekly livestock sales and October auctions listed across Iowa

Community sale Fridays at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales every Wednesday at Midway Sales Columbus Junction. Kalona and Ollie hold weekly livestock auctions on Thursday and Tuesday afternoons. Monday sales at Hi Dollar Sigourney and Keota Junction. October auctions include household goods sale at 433 East Washington October 2 starts 1:30, plus multiple purebred hog and boar auctions by Engel, Kellogg, Knotek, Oxley and others through October 9 with various start times and locations across Dublin Wayland West Liberty Winfield Iowa

Whittaker Sale Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Oliie Hi Dollar Sales Company Sigourney Keota Junction East Washington Andy Polis Hampshire E. R. Brenneman Wayland S.W Dublin H. A. Engle Chester White S. W Iowa City Miles West Liberty Lorin E. Oxley & Sons F. D

Iowa soldiers bonus measure certified and approved in 1947

The document records the 1947 Iowa soldiers bonus act approval, voter ballot instructions, and election timing. It notes immediate effect upon adoption, tax provisions and interest, lien actions after November, and the certification by Secretary of State Rollo H. Bergeson with dates August 2 to September 1.

Gal 52Nd General Assembly

Tonight Deadline for Tax Payments in Iowa

Des Moines Iowa September 30 UP Midnight tonight is the deadline for payment of state income taxes for the second half of 1948. M L Abrahamson of the state tax commission says second half collections may add about 900000 to the record 15000000 already collected this year. About 12000 taxpayers received letters urging payment on their 1947 income in two installments. Starting tomorrow a penalty is imposed.

Des Moines M. L. Abrahamson State Tax Commission

Forage Poisoning Affects Cattle Less Than Horses

Forage poisoning shows cattle are less susceptible than horses due to cattle's compartment-like digestive system that tends to subdue certain poisonous feeds.

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