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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

3

The Battle of the Sexes in a New Griffith Film

D W Griffin famed motion picture director chooses The Battle of the Sexes as his latest project. Jean Hersholt Phillis Haver Belle Bennett Don Alarade and Sally O Neil star, with United Artists releasing the cinema version. The film centers on domestic complications born from a fatefully kind husband and a weak spouse, a universal tale set to resonate across America.

D. W. Griffin Motioature America Dicken Hardy Shakespeare Jean Hersholt Phillis Haver Belle Bennett Don Alarade Sally O'Neil Griffith Yama Reflecton United Artists

Mary Brian Begins New Picture Contract Pace

Mary Brian signs a new Paramount contract and starts a series of important parts. She rose to fame as Wendy in Peter Pan and will co star with Richard Arlen in upcoming films. Brian, a Texas native, arrived in Hollywood over two years ago and has avoided extras, landing steady roles since.

Mary Brian Mary Brian Wendy Paramount Miss Brian Richard Arien Hollywood Texas Peter Pan Herbert Brenon

Preacher Addresses Doubts at Ainsworth Morning Service

Despite slippery roads the church at Ainsworth held the morning service under Rev. Kreamyr. A large attentive audience filled the pews as the preacher tackled delicate issues without gloves, leaving many with doubts but a sense of clearer conviction.

Aingworthy Ainsworth Kreamyr Orr

Christmas Linen and Doll Decor Show Highlights Bargains

A local sale features linen cloths with 26x26 and 50x50 sizes, napkin sets, and Henne cloths up to 72x72 priced from $2.75. Includes towels, fancy Turkist towels and wash cloths, dolls up to 26 inches, colorful dresses, and holiday gift sets. Hosiery and hats offered, with prices from $1.49 to $3.95 and bedding items to suit every girl.

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