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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1939

Page

5

Freshman Class Publishes School Paper in Crawfordsville

The igh school freshman class released the Caller, its school paper, with Editor-in-chief Jane Maxwell and staff members including Rus It Miller Artha Davis and Anneth Weeks. The Senior Class will present the three act play Smart Boy on May 5 with five girls and five boys in the cast.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Igh School Caller Ane Maxwell Rus It Miller Tattler Artha Davis Anneth Weeks Cleo McCoy Herrt Rich Anna Maeber

Strawberry grape delights lure Yugoslav tourists

At Cannoza in Jugoslavia tourists seek the strawberry grape, a Concord-like fruit with a strawberry flavor. The novelty draws visitors hoping to sample a grape with a distinct berry taste.

Cannoza Jugoslavia

Local social notes and moves in Davenort area

Local residents visiting and visiting guests include Bob Willits and L Willits from Davenort, Mrs Charles Spangler, Harris MacGugin, Mrs Herman Luers, Dr and Mrs Malin, Stanly Zager at an Iowa City meeting, and Dean Teeters speaking on Poison. A number of relocations are noted including the DeWitts moving to 308 West Jefferson and Marl Little moving to their own property with new phone 544.

Charles Spangler Winfield Harris MacGugin Wellman Herman T Luers West Chester Stanly Zager Iowa City Croup 16 Iowa Wilbur J. Teeters College of Pharmacy Mary DeWitt Nellie Pearl Henderson Wallace West Jefferson Street West Main Street Lawrence DeWitt Marl Little Ed Mayer

Errol Flynn to Star in Don Juan Film as Production Opens

The Adventures of Don Juan will start production soon with Errol Flynn cast as the lead. Mickey Rooney is slated to play the Yank at­t‑ton role while Walter Brennan, after twenty years in uniform, jokes about denture-free aging and his film comeback in The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle.

Errol Flynn Walter Brennan Vernon Irene Castle Cafe de Paris Methuselah Brennan

Mule Plays Important Role In Bob Burns Film

Bob Burns stars in I'm From Missouri as a blunt Missourian who travels to London with his mule and wife in a comedy about military mule demand. Gladys George co stars as his socially ambitious mate while Gene Krupa adds percussion mayhem with frequent drumstick breakages.

Mule Bob Burns Missouri

Tenement Villain Shapes New Screen Drama

In the sensational drama One Third of a Nation the outlawed tenement house becomes the villain. The film stars Sylvia Sidney and Leif Erickson with the tainted home environment shaping the story. Sidney Lumet, playing the brother, embodies a life marked by illness and hardship born from the tenement.

Sylvia Sidney Leif Erickson Sylvia Sidney Lumet

Prague Film Fans Embrace German Picture Despite Past Noses

Movie goers in Prague now welcome a German film about a villain pursued by guilt and rage. Bill Stewart, son of Mr and Mrs Frey Stewart and former Washington Hi Y member, sings first tenor with the group as part of a music committee’s plan to attract attendees. The attendance committee met last evening to organize the event.

Prague Czechoslovakia Bill Stewart Frey L. Stewart Washington Hi-Y Stewart Washington

Y M C A Secures Special Recording For Annual Meeting

The YMCA committee overseeing the annual meeting has secured a recording from the King’s Men, a popular broadcasting musical group, to be used as part of the program. This purchase highlights the event’s emphasis on contemporary entertainment and public appeal.

Young Men's Christian Association King’s Men ’S Popular Broadcasting Musical Group

City Library Staff Listings

Miss Eva Denny is the city librarian and Mrs. Homer Stephen serves as assistant librarian.

City Library Eva Denny Homer Stephen

Everzady Plumbing Shop Ad Promises Value and Service

Everzady Plumbing Shop offers plumbing and heating installation and repair at affordable prices. Work guaranteed with contact via phone 1 2118 in Iowa.

Everzady Iowa

Plans by Clarence Logan lead local committee

Clarence Logan chairs a committee with members O O Sehmitt John Lemmon Cloud Willitts Wayne Kendrick and R E Brown. The note mentions the board of directors and Y's Men's club alongside other groups involved.

Clarence Logan Oo. E. Sehmitt John Lemmon Cloud Willitts Wayne Kendrick R. E. Brown Y's Men's Club

Assistants Helped in Ongoing Work

Interested members of the group are assisting in the ongoing work, contributing time and effort to support project goals and community tasks.

Cooler After Rain Brings Relief in Washington

Thunder showers began early yesterday evening and persisted overnight, lowering temperatures from the previous warm spell. The high yesterday reached 92 degrees with a low around 70. Rainfall during the night totaled 0.15 inches.

Washington

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