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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1949
Page
4
A 1949 editorial column critiques welfare state policies and government intervention, arguing that security programs foster dependence and erode ambition. It cites public figures and cites bear anecdotes to illustrate distrust of government aid while praising American opportunity and self-reliance.
The piece argues that fears for small towns like Ainsworth Wellman Kalona and Riverside losing population to larger cities due to faster travel and highway growth have not materialized. It notes these communities remain vibrant with growth in commerce turkey industry and promotions and predicts Census gains over the past decade.
A reminiscence recalls the first car in town owned by Dave Donovan and early open models driven by local residents. The author mentions watching Mr Donovan along East Washington street and notes cars of Dr Will Terry, Paul and Ralph Smith, Marsh Bailey, and J T Matthews.
The author reflects on early automobile makers like Rambler Mitchell Apperson Chandler Velie Franklin and others belonging to Washington figures. He notes how those names faded as modern cars multiplied and the industry standardized, with fewer distinct brand names surviving today despite more vehicles on the road.
Social calendar notices list meetings for Knight of Pythias PTA American Home groups American Legion auxiliary and more with times and venues. Several changes noted including location shifts and date adjustments and reminders to bring dues or transport arrangements.
West Branch high school under new coach Clyde Finke opened the football season with a 6 to 0 victory over Columbus Junction. Finke, a former local athlete, returned to lead the team after completing college studies and starting his coaching career.
The article notes Ricardo Montalban an American film star born in Mexico and a Fairfax High School alumnus. It describes his marriage to Loretta Young’s sister Georgiana, his shift from musical films to serious drama, and his third pairing with Esther Williams in Neptune's Daughter at the State Theatre. It mentions his bullfighting scene and his talent at piano and polo, detailing his early screen romance with Williams.
Tex Williams and his entertainers headline Universal International’s 30 minute musical western West of Laramie at the Fox Theatre. His hit recording Smoke Smoke Smoke sparked nationwide activity in country music and helped brand his troupe as rising stars in show business.
Vaudville’s stage door Johnny lingers as Betty Grable headlines a burlesque routine during the Technicolor filming of When My Baby Smiles At Me at Fox Theatre. Dan Dailey Ty Power Mar Stevens George Montgomery Edmund Gwenn and many studio workers watched, while director Walter Lang joked about crowd size. Lang notes extras aren’t needed when the audience is behind the cameras. Lang also cites Lang’s band Lang’s orchestra and Western bands drawing big audiences in theatres cafes and dance halls.
The Keota area wishes happy birthdays to Mrs. Mary Scranton Mrs. Ola Jacobs Mrs. Lloyd Luers and Mrs. Doyle Palmer. Ivan Norton Ralph Pratt Joe Wehr M D Lee and Robert Norman Bruty are also on the list. Jimmie and Johnnie McNeill celebrate their sixth birthday Ronald Ray Stalder turns eight. Mr and Mrs Ralph Junkin observe a wedding anniversary. Mrs Don Gardner marks a birthday at Washington hospital with an newborn baby Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Crawford hosted the Enterprise Community club cooperative supper with twenty two attendees. The group voted to move the meeting night to the second Saturday each month. next hosts will be Mr and Mrs Royal Robertson. Flower and board committee named including Mrs Keith Statler Mrs Raymond Gordon and Mrs Robertson.
Della Humphreys hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for relatives with recent birthdays. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Humphreys and family, E. V. Humphreys family, Jim Austin and family, Dorothy Thomas, Bess McCabe, Harvey Davis and Claire.
Mrs Lee Baird and Mr and Mrs Harold Miller were guests at the G H M Pinochle club meeting held Thursday evening at the Weeks home. High scores went to Mr and Mrs Pearl Parcell, low prizes to Mrs W L Rukgaber and Donald Lins, travel prize to Mrs Scott Wilcox, with reports of vacation trips. The hostess and helpers served refreshments. The club plans a weiner roast in October at the Crone home.
Sixty friends gathered at Mrs. J. Harvey's home to honor her 95th birthday with an open house. Attendees included Mayor Ernest Salladay and Dr. Fred E. Miller. daughter Mrs. Earl Burroughs assisted at the event held at the family residence where she has lived 30 years.
Mollie Tierney was a guest at the Merry Mixer club meeting held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Herman Shultz. President Mrs. Cloyce Crone led the business session with 14 members sharing summer vacation stories and awards given for entertainment.
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