Tribute to Dr. Charles R. Brown and homecoming
Editorial honors Washington County’s Dr. Charles R. Brown, noted Yale Divinity School dean, praised for intellect and service. The piece recalls his boyhood trek to Washington, his sermon at the local church, and a $10,000 library gift in memory of his mother. It closes with his philosophy on life and a reflection on his enduring ties to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Woodlawn
Charles R. Brown
America
Seth Thomas
Ella Mae Brown
Public Library
Iowa
Try
Rock Island
Illinois
Yale Divinity School
Charley
Frank L. Wilson
Dean Brown
Wilson
Raymond Reed
Renegade Trail to Feature Three Hundred Steers at Fox Theatre
Producer Harry Sherman brings three hundred bucking steers to film Hopalong Cassidy range drama Renegade Trail at Fox Theatre Sunday. The cattle, hired from a Lone Pine area rancher, require over fifty cowboys to guide runs before cameras without crowding. William Boyd Russell Hayden and George Hayes assist the production, with Lesley Selander directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sherman
Fox Theatre
Sherman
Lone Pine
Calif
William Boyd Russell Hayden
George Hayes
Lesley Selander
Nickel in Lead Bronzes Improves Strength and Distribution
Nickel is contained in various lead bronzes where it improves strength and encourages more favorable distribution of the lead constituent.
June Haver Stars in Technicolor Musical I'll Get By
June Haver breezes through Twentieth Century Fox modern musical I'll Get By at the State Theatre. Co stars include William Lundigan Gloria De Haven Dennis Day and Harry James with June performing a sister act with Gloria. The film features modern standards and the title tune as June shifts from nostalgic to contemporary on screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Twentieth Century-Fox
State Theatre
Indiana
Venus
June
William Perlberg
Technicolor
William Lundigan
Gloria de Haven
Dennis Day
Harry James
Gloria
Missionary Group Holds Pre Christmas Party in Columbus Junction
Martha Glass missionary society of the United Presbyterian church in Columbus Junction holds a pre Christmas party on December 8 with members from the Martha Butler household and local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of
Columbus City
Glen Cummings
Francis Fullerton
H. E. Ross
Ladies Aid d Society
Cairo Evangelical United Brethren Church
Frank Baird
WSCS
J. B. Pooley
Fort Leonard Wood
George Gabriel
Noel T. Newell
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
The
Martha Glass Missionary Society of the
United Presbyterian
Finish Trimming Trees at Haskins
HASKINS Dec 6 Trustees of the church trimmed trees around the church. The work was good but left a mess on the ground. Last Friday afternoon about a dozen church and community men gathered with axes to clean up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
All In A Lifetime The Silver Lining
The piece notes cleanup efforts with buzz saws trimming brush burning wood and plans to rake and pitchfork the lawn. It reports social visits by Ethel Booth to Washington and cousins Eva Mouser and Joe Booth plus routine court house shopping for school supplies. Edgar Whetstine returns home from three weeks in a Washington hospital and is gradually regaining strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Booth
Washington
Eva Mouser
Joe Booth
Court House
Edgar Whetstine
Harry Showalter
M. T. Coon
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Israel
Minis
Ruud
Smithway
Bryant
Southern Utilities
Washington Evening Journal
Your Home Daily Newspaper
Agel
June Haver
13Th Musical
T. H. Newell
Iowa State College
Harry Fornare
Paul, Minn
Florence Klotz
All In
Pop
Clara Gowlove
Buzz
Trading Post
Washington, Iowa
the Evening Journal
Memio
Journal
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