Performance of Duty and Truth as One Universal Family
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1937
Page
8
Firmness Guarding Conduct and Graceful Demeanor
The text emphasizes that talents elegance and winsome manners are hollow without firmness as a protective shield. It links character to steadiness of purpose and disciplined conduct in public life.
Talks in Sleep Puzzle of Edna Jones San Bernardino
Edna Maxine Jones of San Bernardino California speaks in her sleep but cannot utter a word while awake. She can laugh and cry normally when conscious yet remains mute when trying to speak, defying easy medical explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Maxine Jones
San Bernardino
Cal
Rembrandt in Laughton Run at State Theater
Alexander Korda presents Rembrandt featuring Charles Laughton for a two night engagement at the State theater beginning Wednesday. The film portrays the life of the Dutch master with emphasis on his loves and inspirations as depicted by the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rembrandt
Alexander Korda
Charles Laughton
State Theater
Renmifrandt
Offgs Laagiton
Ruggles and Brady in New Laugh Fest at Fox Theater
Charlie Ruggles appears without Mary Boland in Mind Your Own Business a gay domestic comedy showing Wednesday and Thursday at the Fox theater. Ruggles stars with Alice Brady as a wife who aims to improve her husband’s life leading to a hilarious misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Ruggles
Mary Boland
Fox Theater
Ruggles
Alice i Brady
Rembrandt biopic details and star with Amsterdam shoot
Looks Like Hin The actor travels to Amsterdam to absorb atmosphere for a colorful portrayal that mirrors the painter Rembrandt. Produced on a lavish set and a magnificent production design, the film follows the artist’s life and loves from his period of greatest glory when the world was at his feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Ventus
Rembrandt
Young Men Injured Coasting Near Noble Hill
Glen Shumaker and Bil Jeffries were injured while coasting on a hillside near Noble. Their sled hit a stump, leaving both unconscious briefly. Shumaker was taken to a doctor. fractures were not found, but bruises will keep him from work this week. Other local notes include family visits, a hospital stay, and a toddler with finger injuries improving. Ice crews began laying up an eight to nine inch thick supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Glen Shumaker
Bil Jeffries
Noble
Joan
Gary
Ind
Ogee Co. K. Sehantz
J. C. Beekman
Mt. Pleasant
Ted Tsechantz
Abbotts Hospital
Ovrkaloosa
Richard Widmer
William Widmer
Amasa Miller Crew
Fairview Tee Company
Notable Players in Imposing Supporting Cast
The text highlights Gertrude Lawrence as a Lancaster native and Mrs. Lauchton in private life, with Edward Chapman among the prominent supporting cast. It notes an aging, lonely, and impoverished context for an older man who once found happiness with Sachia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sachia
Gertrude Lawrence
Lauchton
Edward Chapman
Veterans and Youngster Meet in Des Moines Legislature
In Des Moines on January 12, an 84 year old and a 27 year old faced off as the session opened. Rep. L. R. Clements and Ear C. Fishbaugh Jr. joked about age, politics, and futures, with light exchange on tennis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
L. R. Clements
Harvey
Ear C. Fishbaugh, Jr
Shenandoah
Clements
Fishbaugh
Grace Coolidge Granted $5,000 Year Pension
Grace G. Coolidge widow of President Calvin Coolidge was granted a $5,000 per year pension in a bill passed by the Senate. The measure was introduced by Senator Glass of Virginia, chairman of the appropriations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grace G. Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Senate
Senator Glass
Virginia
Appropriations Committee
Largest Butterfly Described From Southeast Asia
The article notes the largest butterfly species is the female of the genus ornithop tera native to the Philippines Java and Dutch Indies. Its wingspan reaches about eight inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ornithoptera
Philippines
Java
Dutch Indies
Meditation as Defense Against Daily Distraction
Meditation is described as essential to counteract the dispersion and distraction caused by daily work and its details. It frames meditation as a practical tool for focus and mental balance amid routine pressures.
Big Country Vanishes Bohemia in European History
In the Fourteenth century Bohemia, part of what is now the Czech Republic, stood as a major European realm, later shrinking as borders shifted. The text notes Bohemia’s former prominence and its transition into a component of later state formations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemia
Czechoslovakia
Europe
Legislature Still Deadlocked On Speaker Election
The Iowa House remains split as a motion to adjourn failed then passed at different votes. Rep. Moore urged staying in session to avoid delay, with Blue stressing the cost of adjournment and Belman joining Democrats to back the motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RR. G. Moore
Dunlap
B. B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
Moore
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
Albert Dbeltman
Hospers
Fragmented legislative scene described in partial notes
A chaotic description notes the democratic ranks in disarray while the republican senate appears organized by 2:30 p m. The details are fragmented and unclear about the exact events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Isle of Man Sees Temperature Range Under 17 Degrees
A weather note reports the extreme temperature range on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea is less than 17 degrees Celsius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle of Man
Irish Sea
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