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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1950

Page

4

Editorials reflect on life, war, and carpenters of fate

The piece comments on radio crime, aging keepsakes, and aging Joe Louis in defeat. It notes Russia's tanks and Korea trials, laments the prizefighting business, and hints at Don Ross's trade magazine article from the Meredith Publishing firm.

Russia Europe Korea Meredith Publishing Company Don Ross Mississippi Valley Lumberman

Local Interest Declares Full Lifting and Delivery In Toto

The notice states a decision to lift a matter bodily and deliver it in toto to the recipient. It emphasizes complete transfer and fulfillment of the item or obligation in full without partial delivery.

Toto

New Conception of Local Celebrations through 4-H and FFA

A Midwest publisher argues that communities rely on carnivals for festivals and urges backing agricultural youth shows. He praises 4-H and Future Farmers of America events as engines of progress in farming, housing, and construction, noting youth lead the way in modernization and cooperation with business.

Midwest FFA Chautauqua Park Future Farmers of America

Skipper Surprised His Wife on Screen

MGM comedy stars Robert Walker as Commander Bill Latimer and Joan Leslie as the young wife. Edward Arnold Spring Byington Leon Ames Jan Sterling co star in a battle of romance and Navy humor.

U. S. Navy M-G-M Robert Walker Joan Leslie Pvt. Hargrove Walker Bill Latimer Leslie York Sterling Edward Arnold Spring Byington Leon Ames Jan Sterling Arnold Miss Byington

Spain’s Fishing In Spain Twofold Size Of Oregon

Spain’s fishing industry supports about 5,000 rod and line fishermen catching trout and salmon for market. Trout and salmon streams are plentiful while netting is prohibited.

Spain Oregon

Ramblings and Remnants Free Shows for Visitors in Chicago

Bruce Cowden reports from Chicago describing a street-front construction site with a block-long bus terminal, spectator peep holes for kids labeled For Young Engineers, and a viewpoint of an eclipse over the moonlit city. He notes hotel views, river traffic, trains, and a Rotary club visit as part of his stay.

Chicago State Bank Washington Chicago River Palace Theater Bismarck Hotel la Salle Street

Meetings and theater notes mix with travel and sports

The writer describes a hotel gathering with Chicago visitors including a Filipino consul and guests from Pennsylvania and New Orleans. Philip Cortney of Coty speaks on U.S. deficit policy. A Texas Li’l Darlin is reviewed, Kenny Delmar stars, and a visit to Wrigley Field reports the Pirates 7 Cubs 4 with Ralph Kiner homer.

Washington Philip Cortney Coty Cosmetics and Perfume Corporation Paris New York America France Italy Germany Texas United States Kenny Delmar Senator Claghorn Fred Allen Tom Duncan

Bible Principles Shape American Prosperity Says Rodney Arnold

Rodney Arnold cites Proverbs and Exodus to argue that a nation blessed by God must abide by biblical principles. He warns that forgetting God invites catastrophe and urges Sabbath observance as essential to national endurance.

America Daniel Webster Rodney Arnold

Carl Corpmans Have Callers on Sunday

Gracehill residents report visitors and callers at several homes on Sunday afternoon. The list includes the Seethout family at the Corpman home, Waterhouse visitors at the Engel home, Sanky guests with the Williams family, and the Vodicka wedding in Kalona. Additional social visits feature the Boone and McKune families, Hough hosts, Miksch family visits, and Dill's Kansas trip.

Nelson Woodford Gracehill Jake Seethout Marjorie Brinning Carl Corpman Robert Waterhouse Eugene Engel Oril Sanky John Williams Stanley Vodicka Marjorie Jeanne Rhodes Clarence Gengeridg Deyoe Ulysses Kansas

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