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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1935

Page

8

Bojangles Bill Robinson Shines In Hooray for Love Film

Hollywood legend Bojangles Bill Robinson, famed tap dancer, appears in RKO Radio’s musical romance Hooray for Love at the State theater. He shares featured dancing with Ann Sothern and Gene Raymond as part of a Broadway style revue within the story.

Bill Robinson Bill Robinson RKO Radio State Theater Ann Sothern Gene Raymond Shirley Temple Richmond Washington, D. C

Cow Shoves Man Under Cultivator No Serious Injury

A farmer was shoved under a cultivator while moving a cow and calf between pastures. Ray Townsend suffered scratches but escaped serious injury. The item also records numerous social visits and gatherings in the area with residents from Waterloo Washington and Oskaloosa.

Braden Locals Share Visits and Raspberry Picking

Mrs E G Mason travels with Mrs Henry Hunt and Mrs Fanny Rowan who spent the 4th at Homer Hunt home. The Glen Hahn and Claude McCoy households hosted visitors including Miss Helen Melinski Miss Ina May Walker and Mrs McCoy. Elmer Mason and family joined a birthday dinner at Wilbur Chalupa near Riverside.

E. G. Mason Braden Henry Hunt Fanny Rowan Homer Hunt Harry Dye Helen Melinski Glen Hahn Frank Sickles Mattie Beliel Forrest Mullin Donald Neva Long Ina May Walker Claude McCoy

Epworth League Praises Fanny Crosby in West Chester Service

West Chester July 12 Epworth League members at M. E. church honor songwriter Fanny Crosby with a program led by Loraine Robertson. Solo and duet numbers by league and church choir members feature the evening. The item also notes visitors, family travels, and local church activities.

R. C. Ferguson West Chester Epworth League M. E Fanny Crosby Loraine Robertson Crosby League H. D. Rhing New Sharon MecBlain Rhine McBlain Illinois Merle Lafever Ora! Walters Moline Decatur H. J. Cuddeback Macomb Ill Lafevers Gene Martin Homer Brinning Comrad Elden Bauer James Stancer Walter Bauer Martin Brinning Clarence Hotle University Hospital Iowa City Walter Leet

Party Wire headlined at Fox theater with Arthur and Jory

Small town scandal mongers fuel a drama in Columbia's Party Wire at the Fox theater. Victor Jory returns to Rockridge after seven years, rekindling romance with Jean Arthur while jealous mothers complicate matters.

Columbia Jean Arthur Victor Jory Fox Theater Jory Rockridge Miss Arthur Erle Kenton Ethel Hill John Howard Lawson Bruce Manning Charley Grapewin Helen

Neighbors Shell Corn for Farmer at South Seventy Six

South Seventy Six July 12 neighbors helped D R Monroe shell 1800 bushel of corn Saturday. Local residents visited, hosted dinners, and celebrated birthdays at several homes. Paradise Canyon starring John Wayne highlighted the program as his latest production.

S. Seventy Six Warren Davis South Seventy-Six D. R. Monroe John Woods Walter Fisher Harry Green Pilotburg Clark Pulver Everett Fagan George Hanlon Ben Shaffer Frank Kleese West Chester Harold Fisher Gall Rief Harold Mrs. Rief Thelma Dunbar Raymond Hammon Bert Dunbar John Dills Lloyd Glantz Glenn Watson Jimmy Washington Mrs. Watson Floyd Martin Lowell Clarg Blandick Maude Eburne Matt McHugh Geneva Mitchell Qoscar Apfel Paradise Canyon John Wayne

Ethiopia Mobilizes for War and Local Social Notes

Ethiopia mobilizes for war as weekly social items record Betty Jean visiting Will Murphy at Ainsworth and Miss Helen McCarty staying with Warren Davis. James Manafee of Keota spent Thursday night with Bob Fisher. Mrs. William Shannon hosted the Industrious club on Wednesday July 3 and ladies worked on a quilt top despite the heat. The name of

Betty Jean Will Murphy Ainsworth Helen McCarty Warren Davis James Manafee Keota Bob Fisher William Shannon

Community Notes: Luncheon Held and Visits Recapped

Members stitched a block and served a luncheon with Miss Lorene Piefer assisting. The next meeting is in August with Mrs. Ruth Noriss. Mr and Mrs J A Scheckar Grast and Harold of Keota visited Sunday evening at the Cor Davis home.

Ladies Aid Society M. E Morrow D. C Wellman Richard Glen Washington Shannon Lorene Piefer Ruth Noriss J. A. Scheckargrast Harold of Keota Cor Davis

Washington County Treasurer Semi Annual Report 1935

Washington Iowa May 31 1935 Marion S George treasurer certifies the period January 1 to May 31 1935 as a correct summary of the county's financial transactions including balances receipts and disbursements for the stated period.

Washington County Washington Iowa Marion S. George Marion George Soldiers Relief Co. Treas Ieee

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