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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1938

Page

8

Quieting title suit targets multiple Washington County landowners

Plaintiffs file a petition seeking a fee simple title declaration and to bar all unknown claimants and heirs from adverse rights to Lot 6 in Auditor's Subdivision of Block 5 in Denny's Addition to North Washington Iowa. The case names numerous defendants led by Baldrige Bailey as attorneys, with court action set to begin September 12 1988 in Washington County District Court.

Auditor Denny North Washington City of Iowa the District Court Washington County Baldrige & Bailey

Mother Carey's Chickens Transferred to Screen With New Appeal

A faithful screen version of Kate Douglas Wiggin's story opens at the State. Anne Shirley Ruby Keeler Jackie Moran and Donnie Dunagan star with Fay Bainter as Mrs Carey. The film portrays the naval officer family’s poverty after a Spanish American War death and their efforts to run a boarding house amid romances and obstacles.

New England Carey The State Today Kate Douglas Wiesin RKO Radio Pictures Mother Carey RKO Radio Anne Shirley Ruby Keeler Jackie Moran Donnie Dunagan Fay Bainter Mrs. Carey James Ellison Ralph Morgan Walter Brennan Frank Albertson Virginia Weidler Phylis Kennedy Margaret Nlatmiiton Five Careys Careys Ivy Stella Dallas

Social calendar events and cancellations list

The social calendar lists a Thursday Country Club dinner at 6 30 p m at the clubhouse and a Prairie Flower Missionary Society August cancellation. County nurses hold a 6 p m annual picnic at Sunset Park, or at the nurses home if bad weather, inviting all county nurses. Friday features a Friendship Club at 2 p m and the U Lades Aid Society breakfast at 9 a m at church with guest invitations and reservations.

Prairie Flower Missionary Society Sunset Park Myrtle Pearson

Many Happy Returns Birthday Notices Today

W Ot Erwin turns sixty seven and others celebrate birthdays including Mia Ben Coppock Mrs Charles Palmer Louise Walsh of Riverside Mary Anne Lorack four years old Virginia Rose Yegery East Highland and Mary Anne Havel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Havel Junior Regenhagen seven with a second grade start this fall He has received several spankings and a birthday cake by his mother for a special dinner.

Mia Ben Coppock Charles Palmer Louise Walsh Riverside Mary Anne Lorack Virginia Rose Yegery East Highland Mary Anne Havel Mrs George Havel Junior Regenhagen Art Regenhagen West Chester Junior

Hostesses Named for Ramsey Carty and Shower

Mildred Anderson was omitted from a report of a carty and shower for Mrs. Wesley Ramsey held Monday evening. Eleanor Peiffer June Putnam and Miss Anderson hosted at the Peiffer home with games as the evening’s entertainment.

Mildred Anderson Wesley Ramsey Eleanor Peiffer June Putnam Mies Anderson Peiffer

Mrs Fisher Hosts Good Will Club Meeting

Mrs Mary Fisher entertained nine members of the Good Will club and one guest Evelyn Hex worth at her home yesterday afternoon. Vice president Mrs Victor Wenger led the meeting in the president’s absence. The afternoon featured needlework and visiting as refreshments were served by Mia Glenn Hayes and Miss Hox worth.

Mary Fisher Good Will Club Evelyn Hexworth Victor Wenger

Quaker Oats Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Recipe Ad

An old Quaker Oats ad promotes Oatmeal Raisin Cookies with a fruity flavor that stays moist and fresh and claims health benefits from vitamins, iron, and phosphorus. It includes a full cookie recipe with ingredients and instructions for making about four dozen cookies.

Mauch Twins Star in Penrod’s Double Trouble at Fox

The Mauch twins Billy and Bobby appear in Penrod’s Double Trouble at the Fox Theatre for Friday and Saturday showings. Warner Bros produces the third Penrod film featuring Tarkington’s boyhood character with homely humor, suspense, and nostalgia. Ernest Hoath and Crane Wilbur authored the story and screenplay.

Penrod Mauch Twins Billy and Bobby Fox Theatre Warner Bros Booth Tarkington Ernest Hoath Crane Wilbur

Troopers Embrace Pompadour Haircut Trend at Camp Newton

Newton Iowa August reports a growing fad among troops for a short pompadour style. A cook barber offers shaves and small cuts for 25 cents. Illness stems from poorly cleaned mess kits boiled in soda water revealing chromium loss. Officers Lt. Conner and Lt. Donaldson sick along with many men. The camp provides Maytag park facilities and a new washing machine to handle uniforms as 2 A.M. rises approach.

Newton Iowa Conner Donaldson Maytag Park

Crowds Surround Phillips and Hebner Window Contest

A drug store window display spurs crowds as shoppers gaze at 490 items from the stock. Contestants find duplications in Test Your Memory for a pint of ice cream, with Arthur Atack Jr and Durward Barnes among winners as the window attracts hundreds daily.

Phillips and Hebner Mr. Hebner Arthur Atack, Jr Durward Barnes J. C. Penney Dean Cox Jackie James John Baxter

Birthday Dinner Honors Three at Charles Friese Home

A birthday dinner at the Charles Friese residence celebrated Joan Friese's first birthday and also marked July 27 for Charles Friese and Mrs. Edwin Lukavsky. Guests included family members from Lukavsky, Friese, and related households, with a cake baked by Joan's mother.

Charles Friese Joan Friese Edwin Lukavsky Aigus Joan Dennis Lone Tree Whotz West Liberty Ma Lukavsky Frank Skubalo Lone Tree Maude Harbit Lawrence’ Lukasky Detroit Alice Delores Eleanor Luka Sky Dan Gravlet Daveport Eleanor Delores Lukassky

Troopers on Leave from Newton Visit Local Camp

Lt Walter Conner of Troop F 113th Cavalry with Sgt Neve Young and Pvt Pat McDol are visiting from Newton for a day of leave. They will return tonight to Newton to resume duty as martial law oversight in the Vow tag strike. Private Harnsss extended leave noted.

Walter Conner F 113Th Cavalry Neve Young Pat McDol Newton Harnsss Conner Tron Cam Dodge J. C Mecchantear Sts Old Age Assistance Organization Corner

Rebekah Club Holds Regular Business Social Meeting

Rebekah club members gathered yesterday afternoon in the Women’s Parlor at the Odd Fellows Hall for a business and social session. President Mrs. Charles Rickey led the proceedings and members served ice cream refreshments at the close of the meeting.

Rebekah Club Womer Es Odd Fellows Hat Charles Rickey

Test Your Memory Show Adds Weeklong Run

The "Test Your Memory" segment will continue for about a week extending the current schedule. Viewers can test recall skills and compete for prizes as the program unfolds with daily challenges and wrap up timing to be announced.

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