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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1931
Page
7
Joe E Brown stars in the National First comedy romance Broad Minded at the State Theatre with onscreen romance and Ossie Simpson providing comic relief. The audience on opening night erupted with laughter as the cast and direction produced a uproarious, carefree mood.
The Fox Theater offers The Dawn Trail a Columbia western featuring Buck Jones, known for daring action. The film remains on screen through Saturday.
Buck Jones and his horse Silver dazzle in a western that blends daring stunt work with dramatic conflict. The Dawn Trail centers on the clash between cattle men and sheepherders in the Texas Panhandle, giving Jones a strong acting role beyond action feats.
Miss Agnes Panazas, 22, reports being robbed by a fair haired blue eyed gunman dressed in a matched blue ensemble. He carried a blue steel revolver consistent with his outfit.
Spectators crowded the area near an apartment building in Kansas City as a sequence of blasts occurred from behind the structure. About 250 bottles were reportedly thrown during the incident, creating a tense and chaotic moment.
Judge Monroe Neihart told Amos Speakman and Mark Wredt that the old swimming hole had passed as authorities investigated a nude incident near the Missouri River involving J. (Jack) Lynch. The report notes Nebraska City, Nebraska, and references suspected property or turf claim related to the case.
Hartshorne resident Johln Layne left flying saying it was too dangerous after escaping a 600 foot airplane fall without injury. He later returned to coal mining work and was killed when a rock slide crushed him.
A Newark child writes Santa Claus asking for a fountain pen like his father, boots, and a dirt snow vehicle with blowup tires and snow chains. The letter asks for a motorized top vehicle if possible, signed Johnny.
John Robertson, 28, told investigators the truck contained beer when questioned by police and was jailed afterward.
A 10 pound brick of ice cream molded as a peach was presented in Washington. The elaborate dessert stunt showcased culinary whimsy and drew attention from onlookers and reporters alike.
A dinner piece crafted at Purdue University in Lafayette Indiana was created for the White House table and delivered by airplane. The item’s origin and air shipment emphasize a ceremonial or official quality associated with national display.
Henry J Rohver filed intention to wed Mereida Caswell. Rohver is listed as 6 feet 6 inches tall and 787 pounds, Caswell weighs 110 pounds. He reportedly sleeps in a lifeboat on the honeymoon trip to Honolulu.
In McAlester Oklahoma a 35 pound armadio reputed to be a grave robber was captured alive near the local cemetery. Officials say the creature, said to originate from South American animal stocks, drew curiosity from residents. The incident occurred after unusual sightings near the graves.
Liberty man Mr Charley Donaldson parked his horse at a hitching rack and entered a store. On returning the saddle was located in Excelsior Springs while the horse and mount remained at large.
In Houston a street car race concluded as a Black boy began crying to jangling bells while his mother headed to Jefferson Davis hospital, following a stark confrontation and ongoing tensions in the area.
Miss Cordelle Braden entertained in honor of Martha Mae Butts of Ray Arizona with a waffle supper and theatre party on Thursday evening August 20. Guests included Miss Thelda Freel Miss Wilna Wade Mrs Albert Stoutner Miss Martha Mae Butts and Mrs T Ellis Rickey. Friday evening Mrs Albert Stoutner hosted dinner for Wade Braden and Butts with radio listening to close the visit.
A recurring town column recounts trips to Agar South Dakota and Cedar Rapids. Notes Mrs Rovers in good health with her daughter Mrs Brown, Iona Brown plans to enroll at the State University of Iowa. Several gatherings feature Miss Lora Mae Huber and friends at an afternoon party. Nearby families and guests attend reunions and visits across Wellman Davenport Dubuque and West Liberty.
A wry note from the San Francisco Chrontele on aging as middle age. It remarks that peers remain youthful while the passerby appears aged, offering a humorous reflection on perception and time.
Mary Sherlock reports Grace Hill residents hosting visitors from Washington Cedar Falls and Bethany Missouri. People attend funerals travel to Davenport and Bethany for relatives and fairs. Ice cream social earnings are noted and Myra Shaffer prepares to teach at West Branch.
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