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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1941
Page
6
Brenda Marshall 24 and William Holden 25 film players eloped to Las Vegas and wed at 3 AM. Holden’s first marriage. Marshall’s second, she has a 3 year old daughter. City Council proceedings note appointments and actions on April 7 and 18, 1941.
Reports from Europa claim Marshal Hermann Goering is in disgrace with Adolf Hitler. The Nazi secret police chief is said to be pressing for action against Goering and his fate in a concentration camp.
Mrs. Nedra Evans, 22, described as America’s “most beautiful brunette,” appears in Chicago court to amend her divorce bill and request permission to drop her married name. Her husband William is serving two life terms for the slayings of her mother and their 2-year-old son.
City council met in regular session with Mayor Lytle presiding. Bills approved include state treasurer items and multiple labor payments. Ordinances on through highways traffic regulation and parking restrictions were presented and passed. Meeting adjourned at call of the mayor.
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