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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1934
Page
6
Unusual season brings rapid rain snow ice and cold waves sparking accidents and car trouble. Experts urge owners to take precautions and keep up with maintenance to minimize damage and avoid radiator and lubrication issues.
Free tickets invite readers to the State theatre next week Monday through Friday. Monday features Marion Davies and Bing Crosby in Going Hollywood with Ned Sparks and others. Tuesday to Thursday present Convention City with Joan Blondell and Guy Kibbee. Friday showcases Fugitive Lovers with Robert Montgomery and Madge Evans, plus Big City Girl Revue and diverse stage acts.
R and Mrs C H Beenblossom host and guests include Mr and Mrs Pearl Parcell of Washington and Mrs W T Ashmore of Waterloo Iowa. Mr and Mrs Burk McCreedy dine with sister Mrs Orrie O Connor. Pat Johnson visits J r Johnson home near Titus. Florence Marr hosts thirty two friends for a party. Almeda Beenblossom and Cliff Wildasen join How ard Beenblossom home for New Years. L G club enjoys cafeteria supper and tables at head. Mrs Mary Genkinger is a guest and flu troubles plague Mrs Aacheson.
Here are some of the fellows connected with firms in today's Journal advertising. Mace Motor Co. list includes Glen Jace and others. Farm Bureau Service Co. names R. A. Busenbark and Roy Teets. Stewart's Auto Shop features Warren Stewart and Raymond Crone. Bud's Garage lists J. W. Fields and Lawrence Varney. Economy Oil Co. presents H. A. Dunlap and Dale Gallagher. Tulsa Oil Co. lists Charles Bates and Don Watson. Pease & Ross includes Dick Ross and J. L. Pease. Cities Service Station names Jay Brown and Jim Sehmoeller. Jackson Motor Service features T. Earle Jackson and Owen Ross. Cox Motor Co. lists Ray Cox and J. W. Cox. Washington Oil includes Franklin Bostwick and family. L. C. Willits Garage shows Cloud Willits and Ireta Willits. Tucker & Eich er: John Tucker and Terry Marsh. Will Martin sawed wood for…
Marion Davies finishes a MGM trilogy with Going Hollywood, arriving Sunday at the State theater. The actress recalls Polly of the Circus and Blondie of the Follies, detailing circus and showgirl life and the move from stage to film and radio prestige. Mark Campbell reports Miss Mary McConnell returns to Chicago work Wednesday.
A reader asks if their engine can handle current weather stress, seeking guidance on performance, reliability, and needed maintenance steps to avoid breakdown.
Advertisements in this and nearby pages hide names and offer two free admissions to the State Theatre if clipped and shown at the box office next week from January 8 to 12. Other notes mention Ellen Wolfe resuming teaching in Zwingle Iowa and several social visits and travels around Washington.
Hollywood stars bring Carrolls characters to life in a Paramount film adaptation of Alice in Wonderland shown Sunday and Monday at the Fox. Charlotte Henry stars as Alice with a broad cast including Cary Grant and W C Fields in a largely faithful reproduction of the tale.
Prairie Center Ainsworth pupils resume classes Tuesday after a week plus one day vacation.
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