Adventure in Washington opens at State Theatre with rising star
Herbert Marshall and Virginia open the new drama Adventure in Washington at the State Theatre. Gene Reynolds leads the supporting cast under Alfred E. Green's direction. The film centers on a young New York senator, a determined radio reporter, and a streetwise page boy in a Congress scandal with suspense and humor.
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Herbert Marshall
Virginia
Mr. Smith
Washington
Gene Reynolds
Alfred E. Green
Hollywood
New York
East Side
Senate
Congress
Mr. Green
Lewis R. Foster
Arthur Caesar
Samuel S. Hinds
Ralph Morgan
United States
Pierre Watkin
America
Wall Street
Vaughan Glaser
Political Boss Wins Page Boy Post For Gene Reynolds
New York political figure J. M. Kerrigan secures Gene Reynolds a page boy position. Backing aims to rejuvenate East Side political influence and bolster the Senate staff.
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Senate
Page Boys
J. M. Kerrigan
New York
Gene Reynolds
Page Boy
East Side
Power Dive thrills at Fox Theatre in sky drama
A sensational film recounts a geodetic air trainer’s birth amid a romance among three men and a daughter inventor. Stars Richard Arlen Don Castle Jean Parker lead a cast with Roger Pryor Helen Mack and others as real life power dive tests parallel the plot.
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Fox Theatre
America
Jean Parker
Richard Arlen
Don Castle
Roger Pryor
Helen Mack
Cliff Edwards
Louis Jean Heydt
Billy Lee
Sailors Adapt to Steel-Hulled Ships Nearing Active Use
Crews prepare for modern steel ships as beds and hammocks become less common aboard vessels. Many new ships feature foldaway bunks that stow against the casemate when not in use, signaling a shift to space saving steel interiors.
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Uncle Sam
Four Naval Training Stations Named for Recruits
The text lists four naval training stations where recruits are trained before joining ships or trade schools. The stations are Newport Rhode Island Great Lakes Illinois Norfolk Virginia and San Diego California.
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Newport
Rhode Island
Great Lakes
Illinois
Norfolk
Virginia
San Diegro
California
YMCA Notes From Week Rotary Pics New Officers In Charge
The Rotary club had pictures for their program this week and new officers are in charge. Next week's meeting will be at the North Side cafe. The Y pool is busy during hot weather with Dr Boice reporting water safety and 4 H girls practicing music in the community room Thursday afternoon.
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Rotary Club
North Side Cafe
4-H Club
Two Men Injured In Auto Collision Near Storm Lake
Roy David son, 58, of Storm Lake and John Wast, 42, of Schaller were injured in a two car crash on a county road ten miles southwest of here. Davidson was taken unconscious to Porath hospital with a leg fracture, deep scalp wound, and other cuts. Wast remains at Swallum hospital with a broken collarbone and chest injuries.
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Storm Lake
Roy Davidson
John Wast
Schaller
Cherokee
Buena Vista County
Here
Davidson
Porath Hospital
Vast
Swallum Hospital
Lloyd Polson Seeks Six Week Sheet Metal Course
Lloyd Polson son of Mr and Mrs Roy Polson will travel to Lincoln Nebraska to enroll in a six week course in the sheet metal department at the Lincoln Aeronautical Institute. He recently resigned from Brady Grocery in Iowa City to pursue the specialized training.
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Frank Wilson
Wellman
Ann
Lloyd Polson
Roy Polson
Lincoln
Nebr
Lincoln Aeronautical Institute
Polson
Brady
Iowa City
West Chester
Welte and Shalla families gather in Richmond
In Richmond on August 1 families including the Welte, Shalla, Blum, and Kolosiek groups met for a Sunday reunion and visits. A birth announced notes Frank Chez and spouse welcomed son Gary Hartman July 29. Local weather mentions a recent light rain and hot, sultry conditions affecting corn and gardens.
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John S. Blum
Richmond
Robert Welte
Davenport
Leo Sharp
Harry
William Shalla
Louaine Shalla
John Blum
John Welte
Iowa City
Frank Welte
Dale Dawn
Frankie Thompson
Everette Shalla
John Blum, Jr
Irred Shalla
Marjorie Welte
Emily Kolosiek
Frank Chez
Gary Hartman
Martyn Shalla
Roy Johnson
John Blay
Emil Stalder
Navy canteen offers cigarettes candy and ice cream
In Uncle Sam's navy sailors can buy cigarettes candy and ice cream from the canteen at practically cost price, allowing quick access to small comforts during service.
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Uncle Sam’s Navy
Wayland Tour of Funk Hybrid Corn Fields and Detasseling
Representatives of Funk Bros of southeastern Iowa led a tour of nearly 200 acres of GH hybrid corn fields in Wayland. About 50 workers, mostly men and boys, have been detasseling over two weeks, earning roughly 1800 dollars locally. The event included an explanatory session by L. L. Falek and a concluding picnic.
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Wayland Men
Wayland
Aug
Funk Bros
Iowa
Funks
L. L. Falek
Belle Plaine
Kauffman
Alice Kauffman
Social Hour Club
Will Levert
Robert Sinclair
Philadelphia
Sarah Sinclair
Hedrick
Ivan Kortkamp
Nancy
Max Sinclair
Maynard Wyse
Car Crash Leaves Two Injured After Rollovers
After a collision both vehicles rolled over a high embankment injuring two occupants. Emergency crews responded to the scene and transported victims to a medical facility for treatment.
Blocked Fire Engine Fine In Ot tumwa Incident
W. S. Glotfelty was fined $25 by Police Judge A. R. Swartz after refusing to yield to an emergency vehicle. Ot tumwa firemen said Glotfelty blocked a fire engine en route to a house fire at Lester Bennett home east of the city.
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Ottumwa
W. S. Glotfelty
A. R. Swartz
Glotfelty
Lester Bennett
Escapade to Prison Ends for Iowa Juveniles
Two youths from Michigan and Iowa pleaded guilty to assault with intent to rob a retired Army officer. Bu dd K. Sellars Jr., 18, of Council Bluffs and W. F. linger, 18, of Royal Oak were sentenced to years in the Iowa state reformatory at Anamosa Sa. They confessed attacking Capt. Woodson Jeffreys, a year-old former U S Army officer from Los Angeles, who gave them a ride home. Sheriff F L Wukm of Boone stood with the youths.
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Ruscit
Fort Tusier
Michigan
Budd K. Sellars, Jr
Council Bluffs
W. F
Linger
Royal Oak
Mich
Iowa State Reformatory
Anamosa Sa
Woodson Jeffreys
Los Angeles
Sellars
F. L. Wukm
Boone
Navy Rookie Earns Rank as Apprentice Seaman
A novice sailor in the navy is designated as an apprentice seaman or boot and begins training under shipboard discipline. The designation marks the start of a sailor’s career path and progression toward higher ratings.
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Navy
It's a Trick to Fix Cars with Modern Skills
A repairer boasts easy tricks to fit parts and light them with the correct tools. He claims long experience, skilled workmanship, and up-to-date methods reduce bills and improve work quality. He invites a trial.
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Ven
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