Ramblings and Remnants Firemen Trap Followers of Fire Trucks
Bruce Cowden recounts a Wednesday night stunt where city officials staged a mock chase, ticketing spectators who followed a fire truck from the station to the bonfire site. Police and fire crews coordinated the sting, issuing two dollar tickets to onlookers who ignored warnings against tailing emergency vehicles.
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Saturday Evening Post
George Baker
Fire Department
Central Park
Iowa Avenue
Firemen’s parade curbs face fines and court threats
Citizens paid two dollars for tickets after a fire drill in Washington as police plan summonses for drivers parked near a fire. Chief Baker notes possible repeat events to enforce lessons. Motorists are urged to yield to sirens and red lights, with similar actions seen in Tipton Fairfield and Oelwein.
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Mr. Baker
Mike Crone
George Miller
Washington
Mike
City leaders push strict enforcement to aid fire crews
The mayor police chief and fire chief say stronger enforcement will help firemen do their work, potentially reducing heavy fire losses and accidents. They emphasize noone aims to be harsh, but the measure is considered necessary.
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Baker
Colt 45 Film Set Created In Warner Ranch Laramie
Producers chose Laramie Wyoming as the likely setting for the Technicolor outdoor drama Colt 45. An early replica of pre Civil War town life was built on the Warner ranch at Calabasas with false-front storefronts and a stage for filming.
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Warner Bros
Texas
California
Colt
Saul Elkins
Laramie
Wye
Warner Ranch
Calabasas
Duel of the Scotts in Frontier Auction Epic at State Theatre
Randolph Scott as gun salesman brings Colts to the sheriff to arm town officers in a frontier drama. Zachary Scott steals two pistols triggering a personal vendetta between the two stars Ruth Roman Lloyd Bridges and Chick Thunder Cloud co star in this big auction epic at the State Theatre.
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State Theatre
Randolph Scott
Sheriff's Office
Zachary Scott
Scotts
Ruth Roman
Lloyd Bridges
Chick Thundercloud
Birthday greetings for several anniversary and birthday milestones
Birthday wishes go to Mr and Mrs B F Bostwick Sr on their 65th anniversary and to Bill Sherman Randolph Welsey Mrs H Messer Janet Lee Simm ering, plus William Murphy of the Journal's Three Quarter Century club on his 81st birthday. Wilma Lee Herdlicka turns seven today.
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B. F. Bostwick
Henry Berdo
aPul Horak
J. G. Walker
Bill Sherman
Randolph Welsey
H. Messer
Janet Lee Simmering
William Murphy
The
Journal
Wilma Lee Herdlicka
Beaver Triggered Red Cross Swim Class Hoax at Dunes State Park
A Red Cross swimming class near Lake Michigan at Dunes State Park spotted a sea monster and sent a boat to investigate. The near monster turned out to be a frightened beaver hauled ashore by the crew.
Washington Evening Journal subscription notice
A clipped notice outlines subscription rates for the Washington Evening Journal with pricing tiers and terms. It lists staff roles and affiliations, including publishers and editors, and notes publication schedule and postal details. The ad emphasizes rates for local and various regional subscriptions.
Milton’s Birthplace Note on Bread Street in London
A brief historical note identifies Bread Street in London as the location associated with John Milton, noting his fondness for cake in his writings and the area's bakeries.
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Milton
Bread Street
London
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