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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1932
Page
4
A town note explains carrier challenges including weather complaints and late papers. It describes the new self managed payment system, aims to protect carriers, and lists current carriers on South Iowa Avenue. The piece invites readers to be kind and cites annual gold watch and cash prizes for top performers.
Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell star in The First Year a bright blue ribbon comedy for modern couples. The State Theater drew packed crowds with the Pax version of the popular romance renewing the Gaynor Farrell team appeal.
The work presents a modern, highly popular display of the stars Janet and Charles while preserving their international appeal. The setting sparks imagination and the photography is unusually vivid and engaging as Charlie delivers a previously unseen depth in his acting in the best-cast role of his talkie career.
Mrs Virgil Irwin and her sons from Moline Illinois are visiting here with Mrs Irwins sister Mrs G W White. They arrived Saturday afternoon and are joined by Mr Irwins sister Miss Elizabeth Irwin who has been visiting them.
In a string of mid August games, Dick Porter’s single capped Cleveland at one hit while Firp Marberry of Washington allowed just one hit but the pitcher’s duel went 4 to 0. Grove’s 19th win for Philadelphia boosted the A’s to within 9 games of New York. Babe Ruth struck out three times as Boston and Detroit fell to the White Sox rally. Cubs toppled Phillies in the National League as the pennant chase continues.
Cubs defeated the Phillies 8 to 4 to stretch their winning streak to nine of ten and widen the gap over idle Brooklyn to three games. Pirates crushed the Giants 6 to 1 behind Meine, then lost 4 to 3 to Hoyt. Cardinals beat Boston 3 to 6 after House’s 7 to 2 opener. Baxter Jordan added four hits and driven in.
The J. W. Baker Relief Corps of West Chester will meet at their usual hour on Thursday at the K P hall. A lawn social at the A M E church Thursday evening August 25 features barbecued meat sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake with all invited to support a worthy cause.
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