Plavers-Whittaker Wedding Attended by Local Residents
A long list of relatives and friends from Washington county gathered in Marshalltown on Thursday for the Plavers-Whittaker wedding. Attendees included Lois Ofelt, nursing staff at Merc Hospital in Iowa City, and many local families planning travel to Oklahoma City for the Disciples of Christ convention. Others visited relatives in Mason City, Keota, and Burlington, with several scholars and servicemen preparing for upcoming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Ofelt
Plavers-Whittaker
Ten Years Ago Plans Smallpox Campaign in Ottumwa
At Ottumwa a conference planned district cooperation of osteopaths to combat smallpox and diphtheria. Dr. P. L. Etter was named to lead the drive in Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Parker
Carroll
Godfrey Juzeler
Bethel and
Cotter
Parker
Washington County
W. H. Parker
Ottumwa
P. L. Etter
Fill of Lading Defined as Freight Receipt and Contract
A bill of lading serves as a receipt from a freight agent for goods received for transport. It also acts as a contract between the shipper and the railroad from origin to destination.
Hospital Dismissals and Local Birth Announcements
Dismissals include Mrs Richard Adrian of Richland and Mrs W L Alcorn of Washington along with Mrs Lee Farrier of Ainsworth and Mrs Josephine Holland of Washington and Wallace Johnson of Brighton. Births show Vernon Richardson's daughter born in Washington at 11 27 p m and Henry Stinacher's son born at 8 41 a m with Neil Bender's son born at 9 55 a m in Wellman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Adrian
Richland
W. L. Alcorn
Washington
Lee Farrier
Ainsworth
Josephine Holland
Wallace Johnson
Brighton
Vernon Richardson
Henry Stinacher
Neil Bender
Wellman
Finish of West Trip Highlights Colorado Springs Visit
Correspondent reports on return from the west coast detailing encounters in Colorado Springs. Mr and Mrs Er L Rouse settle at 1019 Otis Ave while former neighbors stop by for visits and sightseeing guided by the couple. W J Knapps of Sioux City were house guests and hosted the Gates party for a day tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Colorado Springs
Er. L. Rouse
Otis Ave
W. J. Knapps
Sioux City
Pikes Peak Area Highlights and Mountain Driving Note
In the Pikes Peak area travel highlights are shared with a caution for high altitude driving. A vapor lock in a gas line in the Knapp car caused a stop thirty miles up, suggesting leaving the engine running when stopping at altitude. An unexpected road greeting occurred near Iowa with Major J Redlinger Jr visiting Colo Springs residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pikes Peak
M. M. Flynn
Keota
Rouse
Knapp
Iowa
Washington
Major J. Redlinger Jr
Colo. Springs
Washington County
Ownership Statement for Washington Evening Journal 1950
Notarized report lists publisher Elder, Shannon & Co. Inc of Washington Iowa and management details. Names owners including R E Shannon and Bruce Cowden with local addresses. Information covers publisher, editor, business manager and ownership as of September 30 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
State of Iowa
R. E. Shannon
Elder, Shannon & Co., Inc
R. &. Shannon
David R. Elder
Company Stockholders and Security Holders Disclosure
Affidavit sworn by R. E. Shannon and notarized by Stella A. Palmer on October 7, 1950, discloses the stockholders and security holders owning 1 percent or more of bonds or securities. It lists ownership details, fiduciary roles, and confirms no undisclosed interests. Publication average copies per issue are stated as 4156.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Elder
Washington
Iowa
W. J. Shannon
R. E. Shannon
Stella A. Palmer
Abbott and Costello Foreign Legion at State Theatre
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, Hollywood’s top box office duo, return with Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion opening Sunday at the State Theatre. From Buck Privates to 25 comedies in a decade, they have twice or more ranked among the ten top stars and lead that list on three occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Abbott and Costello
The
Foreign Legion
State Theatre
Abbott and Costello Remain Top Comedy Duo in Hollywood
The piece notes Abbott and Costello are the only current top screen team with a signature fast talking, scrapes filled act. It recalls past duos like Beery Hatton Laurel Hardy Wheeler Woolsey Olsen Johnson and asserts public demand keeps Abbott and Costello active. The Foreign Legion film stars Patricia Medina Walter Slezak and Doug as part of their ongoing appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
Hollywood
Wallace Beery
Raymond Hatton
Laurel and Hardy
Wheeler and Woolsey
Olsen and Johnson
Abbott and Costello
Bud
Lou
Mrs. Public
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Manton Helene
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
John Lloyd Hughes
Michael Lloyd
Chicago
Mr. Hughes
John E. Hughes
San Diego
Alif
Navy Air Base
Navy Ir
San Diergo
Charles Dawson
Donald KE. Smith
Beverly Kay
Mason City
Howard Miller
Devils Lake
N. Dak
Henry H. Miller
Chula Vista
Calif
Glenn H. Miller
Clarence Logan
Bob
Joyce
Mr. Logan
Stella Logan
Monmouth
Illinois
Betty Logan
Monmouth College
W. L. Gates
Gates
John Coxon
West Branch
Robert Gates
Kimball
Lynn Marie
Kalona
K. A. Mathers
Haskins
John Flynn
Elizabeth Linen
Alva Sands
F. M. Lindenmeyer
Barbara
Dorothy Aston
Dale Aston
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Burlington
Arlo Lawson
Jennie Durflinger
John MccNeel
Mary of
Seoni
India
D. W. Anderson
Allerton
John Patterson
Frank Miller
Henry Berdo
Tom Tanner
G. E. Mace
Barnard's Roller Rink
Columbus Junction
Terr N.ewest and
Aynoueer
Farl
Patricia Medina
Sly Sey
Francis
Walter Slezak
Douglass Dumbrille
Michael Mullen
Pfc
Bob Mullen
Inchon-Seoul
Korea
Boston
Mass
Mullen
International Soundphotos
Lorretta’s Cafe
Outriders
Disabled American Veterans
Bob Hope
Charlie McCarthy
Mortimer Snerd IN
Sweden
Technicolor
Edith M. Gates
Ghost Town
FOX
Taylor
Johnny Sheffield
BOMBA
Your Home Daily Newspaper
New York
James E. Reardon
Michael
Harry Gross
King’s County Grand Jury
James
Aaron Koota
International Soundphoto
Lass Dumbrille
Chas. Fish
Mace Motor
FORD
Mercury
Ivan
Keith
Ida
Winkler
Leta Glenn
Miss Glenn
Acci
Harry
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