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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1930

Page

5

Withers Stars in Sinners' Holiday at Fox Theatre

Grant Withers returns to the screen in Sinners' Holiday alongside Evalyn Knapp at the Fox Theatre. The Warner Brothers Vitaphone film marks his first stage-to-film transition, following early screen work with Betty Compson and later teaming with Loretta Young.

Grant W@ithers Evalyn Knapp Haday Warner Brothers Vitaphone Fox Theatre Betty Compson Moarion Nixon Dow Jones Costello Corinne Griffit Billie Dove Loretta Young Withers

Withers as Angel at Honky Tonk in An Early Cast List

The article notes Withers playing Angel a witty honky tonk barker and Miss Knapp as Jenny the daughter of Ma Delena owner of the penny arcade. Cast includes James Cagney Joan Blondell Lucille La Verne Noel Madison Otto Hoffman and others.

Ing Withers Angel Miss Knapp Jenny Ma Delena Penny Arcade James Cagney Joan Blondel Lucille la Verne Noel Madison Otto Hoffman Warren Hymer Parnell B Pratt Ray Tallagher Hank Mann

Christmas Guests and Holiday Events in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville residents and visitors gather for Christmas at homes of McCleary and others. A Sabbath school party, Christmas cantata by the high school chorus, and thanks from former pupils mark the season. Local families from Adel Monmouth Ames Grinnell Milford Ida Grove Cedar Falls attend Festivities and church events.

Crawfordsville Charles McCleary Lorna Adel Iowa R. C. McCleary Louise Barnes Monmouth Thelma Edgar Ames Mary White Grinnell Leland Maxwell Ida Grove Hope Huston Milford Mina McCleary Keota John Wooley Columbia Buxbaum J. H. Lease Porter Frank Gault United Presbyterian Church Mary Manners Miss Manners Forest Davidson Iowa City Clarence Moorhead Myral Smith Lena Jones Alice Sweet Lisle Anwyl Mt. Pleasant Elizabeth Grace Jones Alice Walker Cedar Falls Lawrence Shaffer Wayland Margaret Gould

Gifts Presented to Rev Pr E Roll at Christian Church

A Sunday evening program honored Rev Pr E Roll with gifts from the congregation after a Christmas sermon. The event featured two French horn solos, piano, a male quartet, and a boys and girls chorus. Dr Telford presented a wrist watch to the pastor with a heartfelt presentation.

Pr. E. Roll Christian Ebnged William Sartor Carl Reying Clifford Reinert Tleward Freshwaters Claude Tucker J. T. Moore Charles Sloat L. &. Dunlap P .E. Roll

Margaret Schmitt Spends Day in Washington

Margaret Schmitt spent the day yesterday in Washington visiting officials and attending meetings as part of her schedule in the capital.

Margaret Schmitt Washington

Local Christmas Visit and Travel Notes Reach Area Families

Mr and Mrs Harold Sorter and two children visit L B Lupton home with a 1300 mile Chevrolet record drive from Friday 4 30 am to Sunday 1 00 am. Colorado Springs area residents Mirth Gifford and Pauline Smith visit relatives. Harold Briley returns from Town City for vacation. Ferne Duncan returns home from Norway Iowa to spend holidays. Marriage licenses issued at courthouse: Dale Peters Atlantic Elma Ebner Ainsworth Carl White Brighton Phyllis Lowe Brighton.

Harold Sorter L. B. Lupton Soter Lupton Mr. Lupton Colorado Mirth Gifford Albert Lee, Minn C. M. Maxwell Pauline Smith Merle Smith Ainsworth Harold Briley B.C Briley Town City Ferne Duncan Norway Towa W. LT. Duncan Charles Hadley William Frye R. E. Brown Hadley Mrs. Frye Mrs. Brown Court House Dale H. Peters Atlantic Elma Dale Ebner Carl EF. White Phyllis B. Lowe Brighton

Mr and Mrs Roger G Jones Return From Trip

Mr and Mrs Roger G Jones have returned from a three day trip with no details of destination or activities provided in the available text.

Roger G. Jones

Visit in Davenport With Shopping and Friends

A brief outing in Davenport features time for shopping and socializing with friends. The activity mix includes browsing stores and enjoying casual conversations during the visit.

Davenport

Reed for Federal Attorney in Northern Iowa

Information indicates Ilarry M. Reed of Waterloo will be recommended to President Hoover for appointment as federal district attorney of the northern Iowa district. The incumbent B. F. Rhinehart of Anamosa says he has not been informed of nonreappointment.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Ilarry M. Reed Waterloo Hoover Smith W. Brookhart J. Dickinson Northern B. F E. Rhinehart Anamosa

Kindness Rewarded in Tiny Shack Death Grant

DEOLA, DEE and Hattie Pickering described as kind as they befriended John F Murphy who mended clothes and shared meals. Murphy was found dead yesterday in a small shack. He left his entire $1,000 estate to Mrs Pickering.

Neola Dee Hattie Pickering John F. Murphy Murphy

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