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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1935

Page

6

Blondes Still Hold Edge In Men’s Taste Says Lombard

Carol Lombard of Paramount states blondes retain advantage over dark haired women in masculine taste. She cites Helen of Troy and Marie Antoinette as historical blondes while filming Hands Across the Table with Fred MacMurray and Ralph Bellamy. The comedy centers on a manicurist and a socialite pursuing marriage for money.

Cos Metician Carol Lombard Paramount Helen of Troy Marie Antinette Fred MacMurray Ralph Bellamy State Theater

Chameleons Have Independent Eye Movement

Chameleons feature circular eyelids and independent eye movement allowing one eye to look forward while the other scans the surroundings. This unique adaptation aids in alarting the animal to prey and potential threats.

Pinky Plenty Busy In Broadway Nightlife Film

Edmund Lowerg stars in Universal color musical King Solomon of Broadway at Fox theater with Pinky Tomlin performing and dancing a rumba with Louise Henry. Tomlin also wrote That's What You Think and led a twenty piece orchestra for the show.

Edmund Lowerg Universal King Solomon Fox Theater Pinky Tomlin Hollywood Penty Pinky Louise Henry Doro Ys Page

G H M Club Party At Sampson Home

The G H M club held a Christmas party at John Sampson's home on Friday night. The event featured a decorated tree gift exchanges and progressive pinochle at five tables with fruit salad ice cream drop cakes and coffee served.

G. H. M. Club John Sampson

Washington Women Live Longer by Years and Days

New figures show Washington D C women outlive men by three years and twenty three days. The data highlights gender longevity gaps in the district and reflects broader health and historic trends.

Washington Washington, D. C

Makers of Hosiery Strike Forces Move to Missouri

Striking producers relocate from Minneapolis Minnesota to St Joseph Missouri after August shutdown. New factory and labor force aim to clear back orders piling up since the plant closure.

Missouri St Josep Minneapolis Minn St. Joseph

Sale of street improvement bonds in Washington Iowa

City Council of Washington Iowa fixes January 6 1936 at 7 30 P M for sale to highest bidder of street improvement bonds totaling 7500 announced December 16 1935. Bonds bear date December 15 1935 with 6 percent interest semi annual coupons and mature May 1 1936 to May 1 1938. Sealed bids to city clerk with right to reject all bids.

Washington Iowa Council Chambersip Hbonde W. H. Fulton

City to Sell 8000 City Improvement Bonds at 1938 Bid

Notice for sale of eight thousand dollars in City Improvement Bonds by Washington Iowa at City Hall on January 6 1938 at 7 20 PM. Bids limited to two percent interest with preference to lower rates. Chapman and Cutler of Chicago provide printed bonds and opinion. Council may reject any bid. City Clerk. 26112

Washington Iowa City of Washington County Chapman and Cutler Chicago Illinois W. H. Fulton City Clert

Farewell Party for Wm. Richards

William Richards is moving to Des Moines and was honored at a farewell party last evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E Schmitt. He has lived there seven months while working locally. Members of the household and a few friends attended. refreshments were served.

William Richards Des Moines E. Schmitt

Made Up of Canada: The Dominion and Its Ten Provinces

An explanatory piece outlines Canada as a dominion composed of ten provinces. It describes the federal structure and lists each province forming the national framework.

Made-Up of Canada Dominion of Canada Provinces

Closing out sales listed across Iowa towns in December

A column lists multiple closing out sales with dates and locations including Kalona Washington Havre and Brighton. Sellers include Homer Jackson Tom Porter Ira Shaffers Grover C Walton E R Lins H A Woodford and A A Woodford with community sales at City Feed Yard midweek at Columbus Junction and Saturdays at Midway Sale Co.

Kalona Homer Jackson Tom Porter West Chester Ira Shaffers Brighton John Campbell Washington Grover C. Walton Havre E. R. Lins Ainsworth Brooks Farm H. A. Woodford

Mr and Mrs Dean Stewart Help Tom Swift With Corn Husking

Pleasant Ridge on December 17 reports Mrs Ray Reeves notes Mr and Mrs Dean Stewart assisting Tom Swift with corn husking. Mrs A L Zihlman spent several days at the Edna residence.

Ray Reeves Pleasant Ridge Dean Stewart Tom Swift A. L. Zihlman Edna

Reeves Family Help With Mrs. Reeves and Father

Reeves home helping care for Mrs. Reeves and her father T. J. Bales. Miss Olive Underwood visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Underwood. Robert Norths and Harol Sniders were Washington callers, Milton Smith spent Sunday forenoon with Ray Reeves.

Robert Norths Washington Harol Sniders Milton Smith Ray Reeves

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