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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1938

Page

5

Hollywood notes on The Texan and Shirley Temple

Casualty Frank Cordell suffered severe burns near San Antonio in The Texan. Joan Bennett nonfatally cut by a bayonet. Isobel Sheridan bitten by a rabid dog amid Hollywood incidents. Shirley Temple discussed with mother Mrs Temple, who may turn down a radio series despite vast offers. Australian film man observes shifted English American drinking terms.

Hollywood Dinx Frank Cordell San Antonio Joan Bennett Miss Bennett Isobel Sheridan Lucien Hubbard Temples Shirley

Will Rogers tributes and Hollywood snippets endure

The piece notes the lasting demand for Will Rogers pictures two and a half years after his death. It mentions reissues planned by Twentieth Century Fox and a string of celebrity anecdotes from Freddie Bartholomew’s 14th birthday to TV and film industry happenings, including Alice Brady, Murray, Kennedy on air, and social events at Cocoanut Grove.

Will Rogers Twentieth Century-fox Handy Andy Priest Fee Murray Alice Brady Alice Murray Ozzie Nelson Fagar Kennedy Mike Kennedy Jeanette MacDonald Gene Raymond Arizona Flagstaff Schnickelfritz Leader Fisher Hollywood American Legion Ficht Harry Owens Little Angel Irene Dunne Mary Frances Tri-Guild Cocoanut Grove Lana Turner Gree Bautzer Hal Roach, Jr Jane Larkin Maxie Rosenbloom Gene Markey Nlona Massie Cafe Lamaze Basil Rathbone

Franchise to erect power transmission lines sought by Iowa Electric

Official notice to Washington County residents that Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids Iowa filed a petition with the Iowa State Commerce Commission for a franchise to construct operate and maintain electric transmission facilities across public lands highways streams and private lands in Washington County The hearing is set for April 26 1938 at 10 am in Des Moines Iowa Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days before the hearing and should be presented by someone with authority to act for the objector J Z Lynch Secretary of the Commission File E 3018 4312T

Nowa State Commerce Commission Washington County Iowa Electric Company Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa State Commerce Commission Town State Commerce Commission Des Moines Towa

Notice of Will Probate in Washington County Iowa

District Court of Iowa Washington County No T7094 fixed for hearing on Lena Mayer last Will and Testament dated 1937. Hearing set for April 11 1938 at 9:00 AM at Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated as the deceased’s last Will. By Clerk R R Noonan April 4 1928.

Washington County No Lena Mayer Court House Washington District Court Said County R. R. Noonan Iowa

Forgiving Our Enemies Says Hi Ho of Chinatown

The sage Hi Ho of Chinatown urges forgiveness and avoidance of revenge while noting the path of understanding comes through observing the consequences of others’ errors and the retributions they trigger.

Hi Ho Chinatown

Toothsome Education Toothsome Education A Child Health Day Feature

A New York schools feature examines how dental hygiene is taught to children. Educators describe classroom activities, school-based programs, and challenges in integrating oral health into daily lessons.

New York Guggenheim Dental Clinic

Daily dental drill at Guggenheim clinic for youngsters

At the Guggenheim clinic youngsters undergo a daily dental drill with a sterilized toothbrush rack, supervised by a graduate dentist and nurse. They start with a dental cleaning, then learn brushing, while aprons protect clothing. On first visits teeth are examined, cavities filled, and bad teeth removed if needed.

Guggenheim Clinic

Funeral service for A. E. Miller in Kalona

A. E. Miller 48 died after a heart attack Saturday at home in Kalona. He planned to open a produce station. Funeral held Monday at East Union Church with Rev. D. J. Fisher. interment in East Union Cemetery. Survived by wife Emily and children Dorothy, Donald, Clarence, Harold, Louise.

Kalona Alphens Ee. Miller East Union Church D. J. Fisher East Union Cemetery Alpheus FE. Miller Jacob A Lydia (Detweiler) Miller Wellman Emily Beller Shickley Nebr Miller Salem Mennonite Dorothy Donald Clarence Harold Louise

Officers Re-Elected in Fortnightly Literature Section

Fortnightly club literature department held its last meeting of the year at Mrs J E Kunaths home. Officers were re-elected for the coming year: Mrs Davis leader Mrs R E Shannon assistant leader and Mrs Arthur Krause secretary treasurer. The program covered Political and Social Trends with a review of Daniel in the Lion's Den by Janet Ayer Fairbanks and current events from Mrs B F Bostwick Jr and Mrs R G Cherry. Twenty members attended.

J. E. Kunath Davis R. E Shannon Arthur Krause C. W. McLaughlin Daniel In

Former Residents Wed Fifty Years in Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Carson of Davenport observe their golden wedding today. Formerly of 614 East Fourteenth Street Washington they moved to Davenport to live with their daughter Charlotte, a Davenport teacher. They have children in Tarkio Missouri Marshalltown Illinois and McKeesport Pennsylvania.

W. A. Carson Davenport East Fourteenth Street Washington Marshalltown Gladys Maxwell Illinois Lester Carson McKeesport

Will Zog's Sisters Win American Mates Countess Apponyi

Countess Apponyi, fiancée of King Zog of Albania, appears in a society note amid talk of possible American matches for Zog's sisters as royal interests shift in exile. The piece outlines social diplomacy and looming marriage prospects without firm conclusions.

Zog New York Three Sisters King Zog Albania United States Countess Apponyi Budapest

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