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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1931

Page

7

Comedian Jesse De Vorska Shines in Goldie at Fox Theater

Comedian Jesse De Vorska joins Fox Films roster and delivers a lively act blending stage dance tricks and smoke effects. The feature Goldie stars Spencer Tracy with Warren Hymer as sea bound men and Jean Harlow in the title role directed by Benjamin Stolff, showing Wednesday and Thursday.

Jesse de Vorska Fox Films Ian de Worska Goldie Spencer Tracy Warren Hymer Fox Theater Jean Harlow Benamin Stolff

When Is an All Star Cast Truly An All Star Cast

The term hinges on cast prestige on stage or screen. In strict terms an all star cast means principal players are star contract players for the producing company.

Paramount Sets All Star Cast for The Lawyer's Secret

Paramount chose an all star lineup for The Lawyer's Secret with Clive Brook Charles Rogers and Richard Arlen in principal male roles. Fay Wray and Jean Arthur head the female cast as the State theater showcases the Wednesday and Thursday traction.

Paramount State Theater Clive Brook Charles Rogers Richard Arlen Fay Wray Jean Arthur

Merrimac Community Notes Include Hospital Stay and Visits

Mrs Cari Amrine reports on Merrimac news and visits. A. N. Amrine remains in University Hospital Iowa City since June 26. Several families, including Van Winkles and Eshelmans, visited relatives and attended church events. Fourth of July at Walton Lake drew neighbors from Merrimac and Brighton.

Merrimac Loren Dussenberry Lois Billings Montana Tilford van Winkle Doss van Winkle Harold Amrine Carl Amrine George Ackey Brighton Henry Wolfe Lester Kientz Walton Lake Fairfield Harry Anderson Roy Eshelman Arthur Norton Glen Shafter Andy Crile Birmingham Chris Pohren L. LaMotte Doss van Winkls Waldo

Social Visit Roundup Across Local Families

Mr and Mrs Harry Bekel spent Sunday afternoon with Arthur Norton and family Mr and Mrs Steve Shelangoski and family spent Sunday evening with Lester Kientz and family Arthur Van Winkle joined the gatherings during the weekend social exchanges amid neighbors and relatives in the community

Arthur van Winkle Harry Bekel Arthur Norton Steve Shelangoski Lester Kientz

Miss Juanita Rees Tours Yellowstone and West

Wartha HKutier reports Miss Juanita Rees is visiting Yellowstone Park and other western points of interest. Mrs. T J Garard has been ill at her Main Street home during the past week.

Juanita Rees Yellowstone Park West T. J. Garard Main Street Warren Cole Jean California Mr. Biery Norgang William O'Loughlin Maxine Hot Springs South Dakota O'Loughlin Magdalen Marshall Town Joseph Stransky Elmer Meeks Earl Yeguy Julesburg Colorado John Guy Yeggixy Riverside St.Mary’s Grove Celesta Norma Knebel Helen Edith Weitzman Marguerite Quinn Dorothy Lucile Schneider Margaret Griffin Inez Rose Mannion Amelia Regina Vergy Zelda She Bek

Camp Te Cumseh Welcomes Scout Troop In Riverside

Twenty five Boy Scouts begin first week at Camp Te cumseh on the Iowa River east of Riverside with Rev Eastwood as camp advisor and Glenn Voordyce in charge assisted by LaRue Thurston. A large Fourth of July picnic is planned for all campers and visitors attend.

Riverside Camp Tecumseh Manas Fsith Lowa River Rev Eastwood Washington Glenn Voordyce Iowa City LaRue Thurston State University Karl Bevins Jack Lewis Colonel Lewis Bob Lowe Ted Brown Dorothy Young Town City Pauline O’loughlin

Local Social Notes Highlight Kiefer and Griener Visits

Mr and Mrs John Kiefer and family visited the Henry Bombies Monday evening. Mrs John Piefer aided her daughter Mrs Leo Vogel on Tuesday. John W Griener was a business caller in Sigourney Tuesday. Farmers plowed corn at night to keep horses cool. Dr Laithly of Richland was called to Albert Sieren's midweek.

Jake Wiefer Pete Clara C Griener John Pete Tinnes Jake Kiefer Matt Becker Lowa City Helen Cyril Griener Jake Niefer Tallieyrand John Kiefer Henry Bombie John Piefer Leo Vogel Clarence Kiefer John W. Griener Sigourney Will Griener Albert Sieren Dr. Laithly of Richland

Local reads and travel notes from Kalona community

Kalona residents share weekend visits and Independence Day plans across Iowa. Mr and Mrs Charles Drollinger and two sons toured Red Oak for the 4th. A J Vatruba family visited Mason City. Helen Small and Verl Small spent the weekend with Fay Rowe. Cecil Page family and John Page visited Nellie Page home. Kermit Ehrenfelt and Francis O Loughlin observed July 4 in Muscatine. Ethel Reber and friend relaxed in Boone. Lucile Kauftman stayed with D C Steteleder. Al Fields family and Miss Bess Jones visited Washington households.

Wkalona Charles Drollinger Red Oak Iowa A. J. Vatruba Mason City Helen Small Verl Small Rock Island Illinois Fay Rowe Cecil Page John Page Cedar Rapids Nellie Page Kermit Ehrenfelt Francis O'Loughlin Muscatine Ethel Reber Friend Boone Lucile Kauftman D. C

Alfalfa acreage rises in Massachusetts farms

Figures from Massachusetts Agricultural College show alfalfa plantings creeping higher with 645 acres dedicated on 241 farms nationwide. The report notes gradual expansion across the state and beyond.

Amherst Mass Massachusetts Massachusetts Agricultural College

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