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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1931

Page

5

Marilyn Miller Stars in Majesty Love at STATE Theatre

Marilyn Miller, the dazzling Follies dancer, headlines the First National vehicle Majesty Love at the STATE Theatre. She highlights a demanding staircase scene and credits two hours daily dancing for her slender figure. Cast includes Ben Lyon W C Fields Mord Sterling Leon Errol Chester Conklin. William Dieterle directs.

Marilyn Miller Win State Theatre Love Ant Miss Miller Marlyn Ben Lyon W. C. Fields Mord Sterling Leon Errol Chester Conklin William Dieterle

Havre Social Notes and Holiday Happenings

Havre residents recount family visits travel for funerals and Christmas gatherings. Reports include Edna Cole and Billy’s Denver trip, many dining and hosting events, school vacation activities, and local shifts such as Wittmers moving to Fairfield.

Borderland duel sparks at Morales fiesta in Verdi

Ted Radcliffe arrives in Verdi as El Coyote seeks to topple Morales. A staged duel with Jito ends with both warriors breathing hard, Adela watching with wary amusement, and Don Bob signaling a future clash. Ted acknowledges danger, Adela smiles, and the scene closes with promise of continuation.

Ted Radcliffe Verdi Jito Ted Radcliffe Morales Mexico Adela Don Bob Bob

Wellman Neighbor Notices Quarantine Lifts Hope

Mrs Jacob Gunden asks the Wellman Advance to share news of quarantine conditions at her home. Jim Potsander has smallpox and the Gunden residence is under quarantine while Mrs Gunden tends duties. Des 230 is the date hoped to lift restrictions. Her husband is improving and able to be up in the house. Clifford Yoder spent Christmas with his parents and will stay briefly. Miss Marjorie Bush underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Iowa City last Saturday.

Wellman Jacob Gunden Jim Potsander Marjorie Bush Foy Mercy Hospital Iowa City Ing Nicelvy Marjorie Willis Fash Rohl Torstenson Cedar Rapids Tom O’flaherity Warren G. Straw Des Moines Oran Duskin Elnora Robert Davenport Arthur C. Gingerloh W. J Parnell St. Paul's Methodist Parsonage Williamsburg W. Cochran Thelma Popham Ward Popham T. Ellis Riskey Virginia Lou Patricia Ann Ray Walton Town City West Chester Ruby Waener Charles Skipton Roy Stouffer Elsworth Kans Carrie Stouffer Pearl Bennett Hattie Ross Glen McCall Howard Augustine Chicuee al Augustine EE. C. Cady al Keota Myre Cady Mrs. Hloush Santa Claus Moat

Community observes week of prayer in January in Columbus Junction

The Columbus Junction area plans a week of prayer with services each evening in different churches. Speakers include Rev W A Lamp, Rev C O Winters, Dr Norris C Dickey, Rev C S Ramsdale, and Rev BE Jasman. Community notices also mention Lions Club meeting and various Christmas visits.

Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Church Columbus City W. A. Lamp Reformed C. O. Winters Methodist Church Norris C. Dickey Methodist

Scores and Schedules for Boys Basketball at Y

Saturday results in the second group of the county Sunday school league show Washington Presbyterian high and West Chester M. E. with mixed scores, while junior high tournament games began Monday and continue to January 27 with a long schedule of matches by grade and captain names.

Stherade Manieold Torekor Guherade Jarrard Tlere Dee Manvold Theker Long Palmop Glider Gerade Booth Norman Jungbluth Mangold Palmer

Christmas Visits and Births Across Iowa Communities

A list of holiday gatherings across Columbus City, Letts, and surrounding towns. Notable visitors include Mrs Winifred K Butler of Brooklyn and her son Burton, Mrs Klotz and Misses Martha and trace Buller, Dr K B Shahan and family visiting Burlington, and Mr and Mrs W H Jennings of Kansas City announcing the birth of Margaret Ann on December 17 at St Vincent's hospital. The report notes teachers at Lone Oak School spending vacation near Letts and various family Christmas gatherings in Davenport, Columbus City, and nearby areas.

Lone Oak Columbus City Letts Winifred K. Butler Brooklyn N. Y Burton C. Butler Minneapolis Pri Mo W. Klotz Martha Trace Buller K. KB. Shahan Frank J. Strickland Klotz H.C. Hall Davenport W C. Hall J. Th HW. Lee Ttutson Dr. K. PF. Huston Burlington

Wan seeks partner to share joys of universe in heaven

A fragment notes that a wan desires a partner to communicate his joy and enjoy the beauties of the universe even in heaven, implying companionship is needed to fully experience delight.

Heaven Cleere

Danger of hunting African Buffalo described

The African Buffalo is considered the most dangerous animal to pursue in Africa. A wounded buffalo hides in thick brush and dies down, then often charges when approached.

Africa

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