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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1939

Page

8

Funeral Held for C. C. Gardner in Wellman

A funeral service for C. C. Gardner was held Monday at 2:30 PM at Wellman Methodist Church. Gardner, born 1854 in Seventy-Six township, died at Mercy Hospital after a 17 day illness. He lived in Wellman after 1894 and was active in business and local clubs. He is survived by his wife Florence, an adopted daughter Florence Kirkerdall Baker, one grandchild Donald Baker, and several relatives. Burial was in Lexington cemetery.

Wellman Wellman Methodist Church C. Cc. Gardner Mercy Hospital Iowa City Paul Hann L. C. Miller Delmar Steninger Lyle Smith Lexington Cemetery Charles Commodore Gardner A. M Susan ( Martin Ralph Snavely Frank Mr. Gardner

Hollywood Buys Rail Fences For Young Mr Lincoln Scene

The back lot at Twentieth Century Fox raises the most expensive split rail fence for a Young Mr Lincoln scene as stars prep and entertain. Don Ameche signs autographs while George Burns Jack Benny and others perform at Cafe Lamaze. George Raft eyes a Connecticut farm and cattle deal as Illiana hides in hospital.

Cafe Lamaze George Burns Jack Benny Bert Wheler Dick Powell Manny Klein Janet Wyman Gang Matty Malneck Don Ameche Fort Worth Twentieth Century-Fox Don George Raft Connecticut James Cagney Guy Martha's Vineyard Mr. Lincoln Hollywood

Attendance Requested for Second Degree Tonight

A. A. D. attendance requested for the second degree ceremony. E. R. Cox and W. M. are noted in the notice as involved parties or officers guiding the event.

E. R. Cox W.M

Odd Fellows Meet In Regular Session With New Treasurer

The Odd Fellows held a regular meeting with forty two members present. Three candidates received the initiatory degree and applications for membership were received. First degree work is planned for April 18. Roy Stewart was elected treasurer to fill the vacancy caused by Harold Gray moving out of the jurisdiction. Classifieds Are Newa

Odd Fellows Roy Stewart Harold Gray

Chico Marxes celebrate 22nd anniversary in Chicago

The Chico Marxes and the Marx family marked their 22nd anniversary with Gummo present. The couple wed during a pinochle hand, after earlier ceremonies were disrupted by Groucho and Harpo. Dorothy Appleby and Doug Corrigan are mentioned in the background.

Hollywood Heaven Chico Marxes Chico Betty Karp Groucho Harpo Friends Chicago

Ethel Shutta Sails Into Francisco's Treasure Island Tale

Actor Ethel Shutta stars in Francisco's Treasure Island adaptation while Stu Erwin continues to collect royalties from a mechanical orange-boxing device he devised during his days earning fourteen dollars a week.

Francisco Treasure Island Stu Erwin

Widow shoots suitor in Isconia home. no charges filed

Mrs Mabel McArthur a 5 year divorcee and former Winter Carnival Queen killed Benjamin Dow 81 in Isconia North 21 when she says he began breaking up furniture. Authorities say there will be no charges filed in the incident.

Mabel McArthur Benjamin Dow Isconia N. 21 Ltr

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