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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

8

Destry Rides Again tops State Theatre bill with Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich returns to the screen in Destry Rides Again with James Stewart in the title role. A vast supporting cast including Mischa Auer and Irene Hervey elevates the western drama noted for its standout fist fight and stagey action sequence. The feature plays at the State Theatre through Saturday.

Marlene Dietrich Destry Miss Dietrich James Stewart Marlene Mischa Aver Charlies Winninger Brian Donlevy Irene Hervey Tn Merkel Warren Hymer Allen Jenkins Samuel 8. Hinds Billy Gilbert Joe Pasternat Deanna Durbin Gloria Jean Stewart Una Merkel

Treaty report sparks questions over neutral stance amid war talk

The article discusses a purported treaty plan in which England would keep neutral if Japan and the United States went to war. It notes wide newspaper discussion and potential implications for the U S state department. It lists political figures and civic leaders traveling, meeting, or in positions around Washington and Iowa.

Iown House FDR New York Thomas EE. Martin Iowa City Washington Japan United States England Chicago Tribune State Department

Sophomore Class Honors Three Boys at Farewell Party

Crawfordsville February 1 The Sophomore class and sponsor James Clinger held a farewell party at the schoolhouse for Albert Spangler Kenneth Meeks and Rex Widmer who will leave the community soon Twenty three attendees enjoyed games ice cream and drinks The Girls 4 H club led by Mrs Howard Anderson met Monday with twelve girls present after lessons Victrola records from the Farm Bureau were played then more games and social time followed Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Crawfordsville James Clinger Albert Spangler Kenneth Meeks Rex Widmer Howard Anderson Widmer Farm Bureau

Mineral Water Treatments Reported at Excelsior Springs

Arthritis 843 417 mineral water treatments given to 87 500 patients in Excelsior Springs over recent years. Of 48 837 with rheumatic diseases such as arthritis neuritis rheumatism relief was reported for 44 440. Figures from a survey by a responsible authority. For information write MEDICAL BUREAU Hall of Waters Excelsior Springs Mo Box 1010.

Excelsior Springs Medical Bureau Hall OF Waters

Actress Claudette Colbert Tops 1938 Earnings List

Actress Claudette Colbert and soap manufacturer F. A. Countway share honors as leading money makers of 1938 in a list of 400 people earning $75,000 or more that year. Colbert earned $301,944, Countway £469,715, with figures provided for the period.

Claudette Colbert Miss Colbert F. A. Countway United States

Install Officers of W.R.C. in Junction

Officers of the Woman's Relief Corps were installed Friday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Ethel Gabriel in Junction. May Lewis was named president and other officers include Ethel Gabriel senior vice president Edna Snyder junior vice president Hazel Billings secretary Nora Chord musician Jennie Jovy. Wapello past state president led the ceremony with help from Morning Sun staff. Those absent will be installed in February.

Columbus Junction Woman’s Relief Corps Ethel Gabriel May Lewis Edna Snyder Hazel Billings Nora Chord Jennie Jovy. Wapello Morning Sun

Earthquakes Driven by Fault Slipping and Volcanic Origins

Most earthquakes arise from faulting or slipping in the earth’s crust, with a portion stemming from volcanic activity. The distinction highlights how tectonic plates and magma movement contribute to seismic events across regions and times.

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