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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1950

Page

6

Legends And Pyramids Of Teotihuacan Tour Diary

A traveler recounts visits near Mexico City including Teotihuacan pyramids and the shrine of Guadalupe. The legend of a sun deified through sacrifice is shared, with notes on the pyramids, Quetzalcoatl temple, and a planned bull fight and palace arts glass curtain visit.

Meixco City Mexico Mexico City Teotihuacan Egypt Pyramids Pyramid of the Sun Quetzalcoatl Palace of Fine Arts Xochimilo

Cedar School Opens With Eight Pupils In Attendance

News from Cedar notes Cedar School welcomed eight enrolled pupils Frances Libe Richard Booth Warren Corey Joe Scheibel Jerry Scheibel Jim Scheibel and two beginners Marilyn Mertz Delores Ann Martin The interior was newly painted and floors sanded Mrs Walter Longer returns as teacher this year Local families visited fairs and attended gatherings with many relatives in attendance

Eugene Martin Cbedar Cedar School Frances Libe Richard Booth Warren Corey Joe Scheibel Jerry Scheibel Jim Scheibel Marilyn Mertz Delores Ann Martin Walter Longer Gene Booth Bill Guenther Duane Martin Robert McLaughlin Elwyn Corey Warren Charles Bartholew Charles Jr Clarence Booth Richard Carol Bert Booth Richard Scheibel Frank Libe Maurice Libe Paul Lytle Burlington Frances Sunset Park Chris Haskins McCreedy Don Gardener P. m Don Arthur Hahnbaum Muscatine Lawrence Libe

Bedtime snack rule favors light digestible portions

The article advises a small, easily digested snack before bed to prevent hunger pains and restlessness. It warns that too much heavy food can cause stomach discomfort and disturb sleep.

Luckiest man in a passel of platoons survives helmet shot

Sgt. Harold A. Lederer of the 27th Wolfhound regiment recalls the day a Communist sniper blasted his helmet yet left him with only a scalp graze. The helmet took the hit, protecting Lederer as his squad fought nearby on the Kumho river line in Korea.

H. D. Quigg 27Th Infantry Korea Kumho River Harold A. Lederer Kansas City Lederer Ist Huey P Frenchy) Miguel New Iberia Huey Long Spencer Ball Keota Okla Corp Walter M. Gounhill Norton

Tarzan Book and Film Popularity Across Media

The article notes Tarzan as one of fiction’s most popular characters with tens of novels translated into multiple languages and a screen history since 1918. It lists 25 Tarzan films to date with the latest Tarzan and the Slave Girl featuring Lex Barker Vanessa Brown and Robert Alda, noting Barker’s tenth screen Tarzan role.

Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan Elma Lincoln Lex Barker Vanessa Brown Robert Alda RKO Radio Barker Johnny Weissmuller Buster Crabb Herman Brix Glenn Morris

Washington Evening Journal staff and subscription info

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles including R E Shannon as publisher and Dave St Elder as business manager. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sundays and holidays and lists subscription rates for Washington and outside Iowa with annual and weekly pricing.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave St. Elder Bruga C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Ass Audit Bureau of Circulations

Tarzan and the Slave Girl at the State Theatre

Sol Lesser backs Barker as the next Tarzan in a film featuring Vanessa Brown making her debut as the ape-man’s wife. Denise Darcel Hurd Hatfield and Arthur Shields appear in a cast directed by Lee Sholem for Tarzan and the Slave Girl now showing at the State Theatre.

Tarzan Sol Lesser Barker Janes Enid Markey Maureen O'Sullivan Eleanor Holm Brenda Joyce Vanessa Brown Denise Darcel Hurd Hatfield Arthur Shields Lee Sholmen Tarzan and the The State Theatre

Peculiar Request Reaches Salt Lake City Chamber

Karl Weiler of the Salt Lake City chamber notes a stranger’s odd inquiry from Elko Nevada seeking a horse mane and tail and a small mill to grind free ore. The unusual message leaves him unsure how to respond.

Salt Lake City Karl Weiler Chamber of Commerce Elko Nev

Riverside School District Bond Sale Terms and Bid Rules

The Riverside Independent School District invites bids to sell 1950 bonds at 1000 each dated Sept 1 1950. Interest at 4 1 2 percent paid Nov 1 and May 1. Maturity 1000 on Nov 1 1951 through 1955. Preference to bid at par with lowest rate. Chap man and Cutler to approve. purchaser to print bonds. 2% certified check with each bid. Right to reject any or all bids. Secretary Lou J Karel August 22.

Messrs. Chapman and Cutler Chicago Illinois Independent School District Riverside Board of Directors Lou

Fire Chiefs Respond To Two Alarms At Chief And Captain Homes

In Atlantic City New Jersey the fire department quickly tackled two separate alarms. One fire broke out at the residence of Fire Chief Rex Farley and the other at the home of Fire Captain Frank W. Beatty.

Atlantic City, N. J Rex Farley Frank W. Beatty

Notice of Sale of Bonds by Riverside School District

Sealed bids will be received by the Secretary of the Riverside School District Board until 8 PM September 5 1950 for 5000 dollars in School Building funds. Bids will be presented to the Board at the School House Riverside Town for opening after receipt of bids.

Riverside Washington Town

Friday Whittaker Community Sale at Whittaker barn

Weekly livestock auctions listed including Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and Thursday Kalona Sales Barn in Kalona Iowa. Other weekly sales at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Tuesday Ollie Livestock Exchange and a September 11 Purebred Tamworth Hog Sale starting 12 30 pm at Purebred Sale Pavilion near Keota on highway 92 by E L Conrad and Sons.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Keota Highway 92 E. L. Conrad & Sons

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