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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1930

Page

6

Willy the Clerk Sparks a Small Town Romance

Leila, a young caregiver in a rural home, forms a bond with Willy the clerk after daily phone conversations at the local grocer. The anonymous voice behind the line turns out to be William Warner of Warner & Co, who reveals his identity, companionship, and a plan to marry Leila, changing their quiet lives.

Fila Maddox Maddox Brad Leila Willy Ville Sue Laila Bingler Road Tesla White Lelia Warner & Co Willy Wheeler William Warner Lella Tella Leia Ait Berad

Social club entertainments and community notices

Mrs Glenn Pratt hosts Le Havre Social club afternoon with visitors. A Fairview Community club formed July 10, 1920 at Mrs Lillian Maxwell's with officers elected. Booster, Merry Mixer, and Jolly Jokers groups meet for programs and refreshments. Mary Justine George celebrated third birthday with Sabbath school outing. gardens, plants, and flowers featured. Royal Neighbors and WMS and auxiliary meetings described with programs, readings, and fundraising efforts. Continuous notes on social events, club activities, and community volunteers.

Glenn Pratt le Havre Lee May Margaret Pratt Dale Darbyshire Roll Favorit Edgar Guest Riley Longfellow Hunt Johnston Sam Baker Fairview Lillian Maxwell Crawfordsville Lois Rhea Eva Blankenhorn Nina Lowe Maxwell Evelyn and Corrine Gilky Gilky West Middlesex Stella Maxwell Mary Justine George D. N. Anwyl Marion George Mary Justine Frederick Reid Charles George

The Big House at Foxtheatre Opens Monday

Metro-Goldwyn Mayer presents The Big House a sensational drama of penitentary life and riot scenes. Robert Montgomery Beery Talia Myrnaoms star with Morris Wallard and Lewis Stone in supporting roles, a prison escape sequence and tense wardroom drama drive the plot.

Metro-Goldwyn Mayer Tate Morris Wallard Beery Robert Montgomery Talia Myams Eridge Montgomery Lewis Stone Earl Dane DeWytt Jennings Geo. Marion J.C. Nugent Claire McDowell Mathew Reta

Badie Dowling stars in Glory at Binze 0 delight

The next appearance in this city of Badie Dowling Wellstown Road medy star, Glory, is hailed as a season highlight. A brief synopsis hints at wartime romance, a wounded German rescue, and emotional fallout as Ed faces loss, hate, and memories while Helen and Jean endure upheaval and await a new future.

Badie Dowling Wellstown Road Medy Star Binze Agus Umbley Inyo Kddie Wiliams Lek Eddie States Helen Jean Kedie Himmel Amer

Oldsmobile Advice for Motorists Highlights Preventive Car Care

Oldsmobile engineers explain simple maintenance tips to avoid common car problems. Highlights include fuel line sieves to trap dirt, moisture-proof distributor design, and theft-resistant door handles on Fisher built bodies. The piece also notes routine checks for carburetor cleanliness and proper tool readiness.

Oldsmob Stu Sita Aigie Mtrainers Oldsmobile General” Motors Oldsmantel

Studebaker Puts Free Wheeling Cars On Market

Studebaker introduces new President and Commander tires free wheeling, promising smoother operation and engine idle decoupled from motion. The system allows shifting without clutch and keeps gears engaged, claimed as a major automotive advance.

Etudebaker’ Corporation Studebaker

Dodging Advice From a Philosopher on Driving

A Gadsden Times column advises sidestepping dodging habits as a quicker path, noting that the automobile remains an exception to the rule. The piece frames the idea as a practical philosophy, urging readers to anticipate and avoid perilous moves rather than react in the moment.

Gadsden

Cars Registered in County This Week

The past week saw fifteen motor vehicles registered in the county. Listings include Ford 3 window models, sedans, pickups, a roadster, coupes, and various makes from Washington, Kalona, Ainsworth, Westchester, and surrounding areas. Names such as John Knotek, Kellan Benson, Joe Knotek, Carl Johnson, Andy Blattner, and Mabel Witon appear among owners and registrants.

Rayhiowk Hasty Kalona Ford Ainsworth Washington Motor Co Washington John Knotek Chevron Kellan Benson Chevrolet Joe Knoteh Chevrolet Cadel Carl B. Johnson Westifhester Ford Tudor Andy Blattner Pontiac Rothbron Washenton Gall Horthram Desines Bramron Chovaoog Charnee Waite John Havenetanie Crawford Ile Mabel Iiton

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