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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1931

Page

7

Millionaires Watch Filming Of The Squaw Man At Fox

Wealthy audience gathers at a hot springs resort near Phoenix to observe outdoor scenes for Cecil B. DeMille's The Squaw Man at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Stars Warner Baxter Lupe Velez Eleanor Boardman and others perform on location three miles from Camp DeMille set.

Squaw MA Cecil B. DeMille Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Fox Thomas Fortune Ryan John Hays Hammond Union Camp DeMille Jim Carston Squaw Man Warner Baxter Lupe Velez Eleanor Boardman Charles Bickford Roland Young Edwin Matton Roye England America

Claudette Colbert Named New Song Dedication

Appreciative fans praise Claudette Colbert as a rising star. While recording His Woman with Gary Cooper at the New York Paramount studio, she heard a new waltz titled Claudette broadcast nationwide from KNX Los Angeles. The tune was dedicated by Vincent de Robertis of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Claudette Colbert New York Paramount Gary Cooper Miss Colbert Cooper Edward Sloman Claudette KNX Los Angeles Colbert Vincent de Robertis Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra

Public Sale Of Emma Vincent Property In Washington Iowa 1932

Writ of Special Execution directs a public sale of Emma Vincent and related parties goods and lands in Washington County Iowa. The sale occurs Saturday January 16 1932 between 9 am and 4 pm at the Washington County Courthouse front steps detailing the South Half of Northwest Quarter as the described parcel. Local social notes cover club meetings and visits among residents including Mr and Mrs Lee Hunt Mr and Mrs Terry Marsh and Mrs Barbour with friends planning the New Years party and hospital or travel updates.

District Court Washington County Iowa Emma Vincent Emma A. Vincent Charles G. Vincent Ruth I Vincent McKee J. Homer Vincent John H. Vincenti Booth Vincent Lev Court House Washington Ainsworth Lee Hunt L. G. Club Terry Marsh Jean and Lyle R. A. Acheson

Sheriff's sale of Emma Vincent heirs land in Washington County

The Chicago Joint Stock Land Bank sues to seize tract in Township 75 North for 321 acres more or less including rights of way of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway. Sale starts 2 30 p m. Property of Emma Vincent and heirs listed. Sheriff R H McCarty executes December 5 1931 in Washington Iowa. January 1 1932.

South West S. W S.W Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company South East N.W S.E Emma Vincent Emma A. Vincent Charles G. Vincent Ruth I. Vincent McKee J. Homer Vincent John H. Vincent Myrtle Booth Vincent Chicago Joint Stork Land Bank Washington Iowa R. H. McCarty Washington County Dee

Local Social Notes Reflect Snowy Weekend Visitors

Mr and Mrs Edkins and son Howard visited their brother Howard Been blossom’s home after Sunday school. Ralph and Albert Wehr were seen with family, as Albert shows improvement after a cold spell. Wilbur Gardner and Florence Marr recover from illnesses while Morris Beenblossom plans to return to school. Snowy weather brightened to sunshine but worsened roads. Don Hazen and L V Hazen hosted relatives, and Orie OConnor with sister Mrs Hopping toured Washington. Roy Wickenson and daughter from Ottumwa visited Orie OConnor and Mrs Mary Hopping over the weekend.

Edkins Howard Ralph Wehr Albert Wehr Don Hazen L. V. Hazen Orie O'Connor Lloyd Hopping Washington

Closing out sale at Oscar Duncan farm near Cotter

Ottis Love held a closing out sale on the Oscar Duncan farm one and a half miles north of Cotter. Cows brought 30 to 55 dollars, calves 14, hogs 20, shares 5 to 6.50, corn 32.5 cents, oats 25 cents, hay 4.59 to 5 dollars, top horse 30 dollars. Auctioneer Paul Klotz, clerk C. C. Stapp.

Columbus Junction Ottis Love Oscar Duncan Cotter Paul Klotz C. C. Stapp Henrietta Wilson J. H. Huston J. K. Reaney C. S. Ramsdale Wise Men and the Star Reformed Church Women’s Bible Class Methodist Church Royal Neighbors Lodge Conesville Florence Owens Davenport Samuel Owens Arda Edgar Billie L Ladies Aid Society of Cairo Legion Hall L. W. Smith Oelwein C. Snyder Max G. Blankenhorn Concord Township Hershey Hospital Muscatine Columbus M. H. Barnes Wapello Ira Coon Haskins Haskins Visited Their Parents, the Rev. and Mrs. §. R. Drake Harry Fornare Chicago M. W. Klotz Louisa County Ministerial Association Cotter Presbyterian Church

Spessard OES appoints officers and committees in Ainsworth

Myrtle Thoma, worthy matron of the O E S chapter in Ainsworth, announces appointive officers and committees. Marshal Nora Spessard. chaplain Mary Chambers. organist Blanche Edmondson. Ada Golda Robertson. Ruth Mildred Morris. Esther Alta Davis. Martha Charlotte Moore. Electa Jessie Moore. warder Mabel Thompson. sentinel Vera O Connor. soloists Margaret Mahin and Mildred Stephens. educational Kate Annas Etta Marsh J K Beal. flower Mae Spessard Lease Della Adams. proficiency Vera O Connor.

Masonic and Shrine Lodge Meeting Schedule

Lodges Washington Chapter No. 98 regular meeting second Thursday monthly. Ida McDaniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary. Damascus Shrine No. 10 WS of J regular meeting fourth Tuesday monthly at Masonic Temple rooms. Grace E Twinam W H P Hazel Haven W Scribe. Washington Lodge No. 26 A E P and A M regular meeting first Friday monthly. Harry C Ward W M A W Yard Secretary. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 RAM regular meeting second Friday monthly J W Enslin H P A W Ward secretary.

Washington Ida McDaniel W. M Ernestine Denison Damascus Shrine Masonic Temple Grace E. Twinam H. P Hazel Haven Washington Lodge No A. EP A. M Harry C. Ward A. W. Yard Cyrus R. A.M J. W. Enslin H. P A. W. Ward

Railway Time Table Highlights Eastbound and Westbound Trains

Detailed timetable listings show eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains with numbers, departure and arrival times, and notes on California passengers, local services, and daily or weaker weekend frequencies. Agents Goodlander McKay Bell provide station details and service notes.

California L. Goodlander

Community News and Social Notes from Iowa City Area

Local residents including Jessie Moore Mabel Keiper Florence Stearns Eva Blankenhorn and Orrie O Connor visited Iowa City Monday to report Mrs Anderson recovering after surgery. Social events covered include MFE Sunday school social at Mrs Daniel Griffith Priday with twenty attending and mission society meeting with thirteen members. The junior class plans a comedy at the high school Dec 15 and 16 with the high school orchestra. Occasional visits from Mr Parker of Tacoma and Masonic lodge officer elections are noted along with obituaries for Robert Walker and updates on local visiting and hospital stays.

Jessie Moore Mabel Keiper Florence Stearns Eva Blankenhorn Orrie O'Conner Lottie Moore Gladys Evans O. R. Thoma Mary Lord Madge Morris Eva Stewart Effie McCreedy Murray Smylie Iowa City Jimmy Auditoriau Bellitt Parker Tacoma Washington W. H. Anderson Masonic Lodge Lylé M. Robertson W. M George M. Lord Larry Boileau J. W. Orville R. Thoma Charles R. Stearns J. A. Marsh Nellie and Maury Manners Crawfordsville Ainsworth Ellen Rowan W. T.trotter

Christmas and Birthday Celebrations Among Local Teachers

Miss Ethel McCreedy hosted a Christmas and birthday party for junior high teachers including December birthday honorees Miss Ruby Washburn Miss Ruth Miner Miss Barbara Sawyer and Miss Helen Kamerow. Dr and Mrs B Stutsman entertained seventeen guests at a Christmas decorated dinner with cards. The Rebekah lodge held its annual Christmas party with about 125 attendees featuring a children’s program and several musical recitals and a star drill star tableau and tree decorations donated by Mrs Albert Dayton. Local teachers and families enjoyed festive meals performances and convivial decor.

Ethel McCreedy Ruby Washburn Ruth Miner Barbara Sawyer Helen Kamerow Stutsman Rebekah Lodge Doris Zeek Mabel Johnson Dorothy Clark Mary Louise Hopping Betty Mayo John Durst Ruth Stewart Bobby Johnson Donna Belle Keplart James Bey Milo Zeck Mary Zeck Helen Lee Harriet Bey Frances Stewart Roy Grecian Max Lee Richard Johnson Julia Zeek Helen Hazel Simmering Marriet Bey Mary Juanita Weidner Hazel Helen Simmering Helen See Mary Weidner Wayne Zeck Margaret Norton Star of Bethlehem Mike See Oscar Jugenheimer John Davison Charles Mayo Mike Lee Oral Mayo Albert Dayton

Sympathy Extends to Mr and Mrs Walker in Bereavement

Sympathy of their many friends is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Walker in their sad bereavement.

Mrs. Walker

Wayland Ole Time Literary program draws large crowd

Mrs Ezra Wittmer reports Wayland event Thursday December 10 featured old time readings by Mrs C C Som mer and P P Wenger. Cast members included Snow Rhum Pom Pom Florence Bergh Little George Lee Koebel Rastus Orus Bosh art Liza M M Sinclair Emma Ella Shively coached by Mrs C K Schantz and Mrs Fred Kiopfenstein. A debate on poverty and crime favored the affirmative. musical pieces and cake walk showcased dated costumes and songs.

Wayland CC. C. Sommer P. P. Wenger Alabama Coon Snow Clarence Rhum Florence Bergh Little George Lee Koebel Rastus Orus Boshart Liza M. M. Sinclair Emma Ella Shively C. K. Schantz Fred Kiopfenstein Ted Schantz Warren Allen Allen Meyer Max Kauffman Howard Peterson Frank Clark Jacob Roth Amos Wyse Walter Wood H. J. Goldsmith RB. G. Ritther Homer Davies Nellie Bain Ross Levert Jesse Davies Jacob Graber Ella Boshart Florence Thomas

Christmas Eve Manger Pageant At Mennonite Church

Miss Marjorie Goff improves after a three week throat infection. Peter E Wittmer visits Havre for several days with his son Sam and family. Roger K Wittmer born Saturday December 12 to Mr and Mrs Conrad House with Anna Wyse caring for the newborn. A Gleaners class comforter to be given to a needy family at Christmas.

Marjorie Goff Peter E. Wittmer Havre Sam C. Wittmer Conrad Roger K Anna Wyse Manger Mennonnite Church Gleaners

Christmas Gift Strategy For Tough Times

The piece argues against wasteful feminine pretense and urges practical, meaningful giving this year. It stresses charity, necessities, and items like towels linen sheets clothing and furniture as the smart gifts. The author condemns trivial presents and promotes thoughtful compassion amid hardship.

Christ

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