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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1944
Page
4
Western Union makes a Technicolor comeback at the Fox with screenings set for Wednesday and Thursday. The feature promises vivid color and classic adventure.
In technicolor, Zane Grey's Western Union returns after an initial run. Randolph Scott Robert Young and Virginia Gilmore head a cast of thousands. Produced at a cost over three million dollars the film is billed as one of the greatest pictures. Capacity crowds expected for its revival showing.
Warner Bros presents Make Your Own Bed a brisk wartime farce at the State Theatre with Jack Carson Jane Wyman and Irene Manning in a shortage of domestic help themed story. Show times Thursday and Friday with 7 99 and 9 30 p.m. performances and regular admission.
Fortnightly club president Mrs. W. B. Dupuis announced delegates and alternates for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs first district meeting set for Oct 4 in Muscatine. Delegates include Mrs. L. F. Harding Mrs. B. F. Bostwick Jr. Mrs. William Sitler Mrs. John A. Stewart Mrs. Richard A. Stewart Mrs. J. C. Holbert Mrs. E. G. Fisher Mrs. Fred L. Stewart. Alternates include Mrs. Ernie Temple Mrs. W. G. Eldridge Mrs. T. A. Michels Mrs. A. E. Atchison Mrs. Boyd Berdo Elsie Bratten Mrs. Lauder Kennedy Mrs. Raymond Whisler Mrs. C. P. Weldin county chairman Mrs. George W. Rudiger state committee member and Mrs. Dupuis by virtue of.
The executive board met Saturday at the Congress dining room to plan the November 16 anniversary celebration. Mrs. Charles Wilson should have been listed on committee rosters from the last general meeting.
A birthday dinner honoring Paul Martin and Mrs Wittmer of Iowa City was held Sunday at the Paul Martin home. Guests included Sam Wittmer, Wayne Hitting and Merrie Jo, John Martin and Joe, P P Graber, Daniel Lucille, Junior and Calvin, with afternoon callers Carl Zieglowsky and Carla Jean.
Rep. Thomas E. Martin reported WPB replied that about 62 percent of normal shotgun shell supply is available for this fall. Production is partly shipped with third quarter shipments underway. Civilian needs are being met where possible, though military demand remains high for gunners training and anti aircraft use.
War Production Board letters note manpower shortages and limited supply hinder efforts, as plants slow production and push back timelines. Officials warn ongoing constraints may impact wartime output and require adjustments to schedules and staffing.
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