Rumors Weave Through Town as March Nears
Local notes recount sales of downtown buildings once housing the Washington Democrat and Len Smouse properties. Earl Little reports trades involving Glenn Zaring’s house east of East End grocery, while Mrs. Walter Haight plans a wholesale and retail venture on South Marion Ave. Roy Marr departs Lytle Grocery for Amesworth, and Mac Morgan rents the second floor above Modern Appliance with plans for an elevator. Activity around the Journal building continues as windows change and antiques draw attention at the community sale upcoming. John Stewart plans Florida departure for milder weather.
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Earl Little
May Co
Washington Democrat
Len Smouse
Glenn Zaring
East End
William Dean
Columbus Junction
Earl
Dean
Roy Marr
Lytle
Ainsworth
Rose Marr
Rukgaber
Alice Faye Transition To Dramatic Lead Highlighted
The column notes Alice Faye lands a premier dramatic role after a two year break centered on a Florida project. It mentions she remains open to future musicals and references a shift in her career timing as others await April engagements.
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Alice Faye
Florida
Riverside News Briefs Cover Military, Personal And Fire
First Sergeant Lloyd Thompson and wife will report for duty at Fort Leavenworth Kansas after visiting Riverside and Ainsworth. Glenn Meeks, son of Mrs Fannie Meeks, faced a minor operation aftermath in Des Moines. Rev J J Fath visited his parents in Brooklyn. Edward Muller alerted firefighters to a blaze under a stove at his Main Street barber shop. flames were halted with smoke damage to walls and equipment.
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Glenn Meeks
Fannie Meeks
Riverside
California
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
J. J. Fath
St. Mary’s Church
Peter Fath
Brooklyn
Edward Muller
Main Street
Forest States Growers Grow in Southern Counties
The article notes 700 forest growing counties across 13 southern states, highlighting regional forestry distribution and development.
Fallen Angel to Debut at State Theatre This Thursday
Hollywood's blonde star returns in her first all dramatic role in 20th Century Fox Fallen Angel co starring Dana Andrews and Linda Darnell. The film opens Thursday at the State Theatre as critics praise her dramatic portrayal and ask if she will abandon musicals.
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Life One
Kil Harris
Alice, Jr
Phyllis Harris
20Th Century - Fox
Dana Andrews
Linda Darnell
State Theatre
Hollywood
Alice
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Rocking Chair Brigade
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Harry Woritaker
John Stewart
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