Rid in On a Rainbow at Fox Theatre A lively Autry comedy
The review praises Gene Autry in Rid in On a Rainbow opening Sunday at the Fox Theatre. Autry shines as a showboat entertainer who smooths tangled show folk problems complemented by Smiley Burnette’s comic rove. Carol Adams stars with strong supporting work by Mary Lee and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Autry
Fox Theatre
Autry
Smiley Burnette
Rove
Mary Lee
Carol Adams
Thepumlie
Notice of Renewal of Carris Manufacturing Company Articles
Renewal of Articles of Incorporation for Carris Manufacturing Company Washington Iowa Cert No 30139 Renewal No 6674 records business scope stock structure and governance details The document lists principal place Washington County Iowa capital 200 shares at 100 each term twenty years from Oct 30 1940 to Oct 30 1960 five directors officers President Vice President Secretary Treasurer election rules and meeting notices dated February 1941 filed January 28 1941 with Washington County Recorder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carris Manufacturing Company
Washington, Iowa
Code of
Iowa
Washington
Washington County
Board of Directors
Corpor
Ation
Recorder
L. D. Carris
Bits of Blarney shines in two act operetta
Ainsworth February 15 Bits of Blarney a clever operetta in two acts was presented Wednesday evening by the girls and boys glee clubs under Miss Sebern. Cast includes Mildred Pressly as Peggy Patricia in love with Peggy played by John Walker with Robert, in love with Peggy, by John Koehler Jr. Virginia Miller as Mary and Mike Orsole as the old Irish man Jay Edmondson. Irish dancers listed include Betty Olinger Marian Stephens Correne Edmondson Marian Marston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Miss Sebern
Peggy
Mildred Pressly
Patricia
John Walker
Robert
John Koehler
Mary
Virginia Miller
Mike Orsole
Jay Edmondson
Agnes
Rosie
Marian Stephens
Corene Edmondson
Betty Olinger
Correne Edmondson
Marian Marston
Valentine Party for Legion Members at Legion Hall
Crawfordsville February 14. American Legion and Auxiliary members and their families enjoyed a Valentine party at the Legion Hall. Decorations and games matched the season, a social evening followed with refreshments. Church Men Meet planned next gathering at United Presbyterian church parlor. W W Twinam named chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Hall
United Presbyterian Churcn
Hardware Men Against Banks Service Charges
DES MOINES The Iowa Retail Hardware association in a convention passed a resolution opposing the pharmacy bill before the state legislature. The Shirley Conry, Jeraldine McCreedy. Six first grade girls presented The Mulberry Bush between acts Judy Quinn, Bonnie Woods, Jane Wood, Rosemary Jenkins, Susan Genkinger, Meda Owens. Mr. and Mrs. Duane White of near Washington visited at the Carl White home and also called on Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Griffith. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Coon and son Jimmie, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Lambert went to Milton Wednesday evening and ate a Thursday supper with their brother. Mrs. Margaret Gosling went to Muscatine the first of the week to visit with her sister and brother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Tory. G. F. Trotter has been in Lima, Ohio this week on a business trip, and Mrs. Trotter visited with her daughter Mrs. Dorothy Herley at Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Conry
Jeraldine McCreedy
Mulberry Bush
Judy Quinn
Bonnie Woods
Jane Wood
Rosemary Jenkins
Susan Genkinger
Meda Owens
Duane White
Washington
Carl White
D. W. Griffith
Lloyd Coon
Jimmie
Ed Lambert
Milton
Margaret Gosling
Muscatine
Tory
G. F. Trotter
Lima
Ohio
Hardware Dealers Targeted In Sundry Sale Restrictions
A local resolution calls for limiting sale of drug sundries to drug stores to curb hardware and grocery dealers. The measure aims to stop offerings of turpentine powder and insecticides by non drug outlets. Another resolution supports a separate bill.
Checks Cleared at Par Without Service Charge Deductions
A policy statement asserts that all checks shall clear at par through banks and clearing houses with no service charges or similar deductions applied. It emphasizes equal treatment of instruments regardless of institution.
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Masonic Meeting Schedule
Washington Lodge No 26 Freemasons announce regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M Le Holland and A W Yard serve as officers and secretary respectively.
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Washington Lodge
A. M
le Holland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Methodist Women Unit Meetings Report Weekly Activities
The Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service held unit meetings across the church with eight units hosting 16 to 52 participants. Activities included devotional studies, Valentine day events, plans for a February 20 dinner, candy sales, fundraising drives, and Red Cross support. Members shared calls, readings, and Bible verses while hosting guests and arranging refreshments.
Complex Rail and Bus Schedules Include Local and Limited Trains
A dense listing shows westbound and eastbound railroad trains with local and limited services, noted departures from Davenport and Washington routes, plus Knoxville branch times and Sunday exceptions. Burlington Trailways schedules include multiple east and westbound buses from Washington with notes on ticket purchase locations and a Canton agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
W. C. Bell
Burlington Trailways
Washington
Glass Shatters The Spinning Of Glass Began With Venetians
The fragment suggests the origin of glass spinning tracing to Venetian artisans. It hints at early techniques and the spread of glassmaking craft across regions.
Mrs Engle Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting in Valley
The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Doc Engle’s home for an all day session on February 1. Nine members and three guests attended as they quilted for Mrs. Ed Hotle. No business was held due to absent president and secretary. Reverend Klein led devotionals and prayer. The next meeting is planned in two weeks at an announced location. Guests included Mrs. Edward Engle, Lois Ann, Mrs. Hazel Strum, Mrs. Duane Daering and Roger Myers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unit 3
J. D. Dayton
Clara Huber
E. B. Hammer
W. L Alcorn
Robert Surface
Herman Wallace
A. W. Crow
David
Glenn Clark
Anderson
Pearl Whistler
T. F. Barker
Jessie Brindley
Ralph Junkin
Ways and Means
Charles Thomas
California
D. C. Barrett
Abraham Lincoln
Whipple
J. M. Kimball
MtAtlin
Hutt
Unit 6
Roy Means
Clarence Jacobs
William Sitler
Harrison Dodder
Oakley Payne
America
Trued
Douglas Dowell
Streakbag
Nadine Payne
Phil Weldin
Bob Arthur
O. E. Schmitt
Edwin Griffith
W. F. Bickel
Henry
Remps Hampsher
Jennie Hennon
Lloyd Little
Helen
Gates
Will Kendrick
Earle Libe
Kendrick
Unit 9-1
Henry Berdo
Walter Jarrard
Unit 10
Clayton Bear
Charles Palmer
Lloyd Alliman
Red Cross
Valley
Ladies Aid Seciety
Doc Engle
Ed Hotle
Klein
Edward Engle Ated
Lois Ann
Hazel Strum
Duane Daering
Roger Myers
Kangaroo Court Defined by Prisoners on Code Violations
An inmate run tribunal where prisoners serve as judges for breaches of the self imposed prison code, creating a makeshift justice system within the facility.
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America’s
Supt
J. H. Peet
The
Chautauqua Association
Vicki Rue
Legion Meeting
Ruth Norris
BABY
Riverside
Legion
W. W. Twinam
Des Moines
Iowa Retail Hardware Association
Aconvention
Pharmaé¢Y
Cary Grant
Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn
Stewart He
Devil
James Stewart
Jimmy
Ruth Hussey
John Halliday
Mary Nash
John Howard
Roland Young
Jqinia Weidler
Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service
W.ick. Wasson
5S. N. Sorrell
Ed Sorreil
Tom Downing
Dave Donovan
Ethel Atkinson
Texas
E. Th. Ward
Wasson
Louise
Harding
L. F. Barding
Unit 2
William Mouland
Hayworth
Richland
Gilbert Mills
Robert Schell
Jesse Busby
Pearl Parnell
Ralph Shannon
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Unit 4
Paul Snakenberg
Katrina
New York
C. R. Wilson
Fred Hutt
Unit 5
McAtlin
Unit 8
Leslie Gates
Golden State Limited
Californian
Knoxville
M. L. Goodlandhr
OO. B
C. F. Anderson
Davenport
Kansas City
Washington Softs
Omaha
Chicago
Chi
Cago
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Coat
Coset
Canton
Mussolini
Franco
Italy
Spain
Francisco Franco
Bordighiere
Ramon Serrano Suner
Marshal Henri Petain
France
Mrs. Engle
Kangaroo Court
Montgomery Ward
Grype
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