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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1936
Page
8
Weather outlook predicts snow likely tonight and Friday followed by colder conditions. Strong winds may accompany the accumulation, impacting travel and daily activities in the region. Local markets report hog prices holding firm at ten dollars.
Tim McCoy appears as a range detective in the Columbia outdoor drama Justice of the Range at the Fox Friday and Saturday. He rescues Billie Seward, saves the ranch from sale over debt, clears himself of murder suspicion, unmasks villains, ends a family feud, and rekindles romance with Miss Seward.
Legal notice describes a custody request filed on Aug 1 1932 seeking custody of Betty a 15 year old daughter. The matter mentions another daughter 21 who is married and is part of the family context in the filing.
Former special prosecutor Horace Havner says a change of venue for the O Connor trial should be sought again and that an impartial jury is impossible in Woodbury County. He notes broader opposition and hints the Onawa move could be used if granted.
Newly installed officers of Brighton C E S are listed led by W M Mrs Harry Kyle and W P W W Jamison. Also named are A M Mrs I F Kraemer treas Miss Ethel Townsley chap Mrs Cora Pringle marshal Miss KE Cook pianist Mrs R H Tracy Ada Mrs W B Robigen Ruth Mrs Neal Wheeler Esther Mrs F W Johnston Martha Mrs L W Boomberger Electa Mrs W W Jamison warder Mrs Verle Koch sentinel J D Kyle. Also notes on visits by Philip Groves and Martha Nelson and a report of Miss Lizzie Flitner breaking her hip and Edith Koch returning to post office duties.
The first district meeting of the Iong taxpayers association is set for next Wednesday January 22 at 10 AM at city hall. A turkey luncheon at Congress hotel can be arranged by contacting Sen. A. Claire Dewey by January 20 or Clarence Logan at Klein Klothing Ko. Speakers include Francis L. Johnson and Joe L. Long. The district covers eleven southeastern Iowa counties. Luncheon price is fifty cents. admission is free.
Reno Nevada divorce court grants Desiree D Werder and Gladys J Burnett decrees from William Werder and Roy E Burnett Jr. Both seek quick remarriages and reportedly plan to swap husbands once the public bustle dies down. Harry Swanson represents both women and says they intend remarriages with each other’s husbands.
Mrs Hod Brier visits Rex Biver home in Winfield. Betty White suffers mumps. Mrs Johnston breaks her ankle after a fall on Monday evening.
Five songwriters collaborate on the film Paddy O Day starring Jane Withers. Henry Akst Troy Sanders supply music while Sidney Clare Edward Eliscu write the lyrics. Three new tunes are featured Keep that Twin Eye in Your Eye I Like a Balalaika and Which Is Which. Pinky Tomlin sings Changing My Ambitions. Lewis Seiler directs.
Crawfordsville note: Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cherry Holmes welcomed a ten pound daughter named Margery Ann born Tuesday afternoon January 14 at their home. visit details include Verne Thomas family of Cairo and C M Strain along with a visit from Robert Holmes and family of Winfield at T M Holmes home.
Washington Cleaners advertises heavy coats at 75 cents to 1 dollar outside ensembles. Proprietor offers long-wlee? phone 6198.
Des Moines dentist J. G. Craven announced through his attorneys an appeal to the supreme court to challenge last legislature's ban on dental advertising, seeking to invalidate the measure.
Julie Martin, 17, works with Police Inspector O'Brien as an on site observer in the Constance Sinclair murder case. She helps track suspects at the school while balancing gossip, romance and danger as authorities press for leaks and handwriting clues.
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