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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1938

Page

9

Hollywood Weathered Rumors Signal Studio Quiet and Delays

Hollywood set gossip centers on the Steffi Dunn Rochelle Hudson staged fight from Gypsy and the Marie Antoinette rumors with Norma Shearer and W S Van Dyke clashing behind the scenes. Bets swirl about Joan Container and Conrad Nagel marrying after Cerified while James Cagney lectured at Columbia University to extension students.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Hollywood Steffi Dunn Rochelle Hudson Rochelle Joan Container Conrad Nagel Joan Olivia de Havilland Norma Shearer W. S. van Dyke Marie Antionette van Dyke Miss Shearer Tyrone Power James Cagney Columbia University Cagney Star

Wagons Westward to Film Sam Henston Tale at Republic

Republic plans a 500000 production on the life of Sam Henston with Harold Schumate as writer and Richard Dix sought for the lead role. The project marks a record investment for the studio. Benny Baker faced a risky eastbound flight tied to a radio show, then returned after engine trouble.

Sam Henston Texas Republic Harold Schumate Richard Dix

Anita Louise's mother to fight suit through many courts

Anita Louise notes her mother will pursue the former Mrs White Head's suit across multiple courts. Monica Bannister seeks legal remedy in attorney Gene Raymond. Riviera high jumps see Black Knight place second. previously third in Hunter's trials. Marlene Dietrich lunches with Earl of Warwick at Beverly Brown Derby as Hollywood chatter continues. Dolores Del Rio orders two dozen black and yellow butterflies for her screen house. Ralph Byrd also referenced.

Anita Louise

Pinchot Reenters Race for Pennsylvania Governor Seat

Gif ford Pinchot, 72 and twice Pennsylvania governor, declares readiness for a political fight of a lifetime and announces candidacy again for the Republican nomination for governor. He was defeated three times in U S Senate bids.

Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Pinchot U. S. Senate

Axminster Rug Weave Origin and Color Value

The Axminster rug weave derives its name from Axminster England where it was first produced in quantity. It allows unlimited colors creating colorful beauty at moderate cost.

Axminster Axsminster

Dick Tracy Kinship to Byrd and Betty Healy’s Claims

A clipped gossip item reports Dick Tracy being a first cousin of Admiral Byrd and notes Betty Healy denying press-driven motives in the Ted death case. It mentions her plan to return to nightclub life under her mother's name Grace Sinclair and asserts she won’t exploit Ted’s death or her marriage. Lupe Velez and Johnny Weissmuller discuss independence and relationship expectations amid looming plans for Mexico City.

Betty Healy Ted Healy Grace Sinclair Lupe Velez Jon Hall Weissmuller Lupe Johnny Mexico City

Hollywood gossip and contracts sweep through film world

A stream of rumors fills Hollywood as stars renew contracts and plan moves. Donald Ogden Stewart departs east after injury with Edith Gwynn presenting a trophy joke yoke. Stan Laurel promotes his wife’s singing while Buster Keaton may keep his name after debate. Joan Fontaine and Conrad Nagel romance heats up with possible Gretna Green wedding.

Stan Laurel Buster Keaton Joseph B Keaton Edmund Grainger Mary Rogers Phyllis Welch Harold Lloyd Welch Lass Jean Rogers Jack Otterson Universal Conrad Nagel Gretna Green Olivia de Havilland

Rosalie Tops in Music and Dance at State Theatre

Review lauds Rosalie starring Nelson Eddy and Eleanor Powell at the State Theatre. Enormous sets and standout ballet numbers highlight Cole Porter tunes and Eddy’s singing while Powell’s tap dancing shines. Cast includes Morgan Oliver Bolger and Massey with Rasch directing an epic Kingdom of Romania ballet.

Nelson Eddy Eleanor Powell Rosalie State Theatre Frank Morgan Edna May Oliver Ray Bolger Budapest Jtlena Massey Eddy Albertina Rasch Kingdom of Romania Hollywood

Envy Turns Old Friends Into Enemies in Chinatown

Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown laments envy as a force that reshapes loyalties turning longtime friends into foes. The remark captures a moral tension in neighborhood dynamics and social perception.

Kevy Hi Ho Chinatown

Live Stock Auctions and Closing Out Sales in Washington Area

Weekly and special sales listed by Negus Livestock and other sellers around Washington Missouri and surrounding towns. Auctions feature closing out sales, horse sales, and farm equipment events with dates from Jan 25 to Feb 23 and locations near Mil waukee Junction Wayland Keota West Chester Riverside and Ainsworth.

Negus Livestock Auction Washington Milwaukee Yards Midway Sale Columbu Junction Ben W. Eicher Wayland Negus Bros Oscar Hughes Glenn Dutton Keota Hartley Pine Ridge Glenn McCall West Chester Washington Riverside Walter Reed Joe McGraw Riverside Havel Fred Havel Maurice Willson Mile North Public Ainsworth

Funeral for Donald Duane Miner Held at Local Church

Funeral services for seven month old Donald Duane Miner were held Sunday at L. A. Jones funeral home led by Rev. Carl W. Klein of St. Pauls Evangelical church. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.

Donald Duane Miner L. A. Jones Funeral Home Carl W. Klein St. Paul's Evangelical Church Elm Grove Cemetery

Adlerika claims improve skin and digestion reports

A testimonial from Verna Schlepp credits Adlerika with clearing pimples and constipation, stating the product cleanses both bowels and improves complexion. Pioneer Drug Company and George L. McDaniel, Druggist, are cited as distributors.

Verna Schlepp Pioneer Drug Company George L. McDaniel

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