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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1932

Page

6

Washington Girl Again Proves Acting in University Play

Priscilla Morrison stars as Tina Hassel in Tread the Green Grass at the University theater in Iowa City. The dramatic production, directed by Vaneve Morton, features unusual lighting, dream sequences, and a large cast with music by Lamar Stringfield. Critics praised Morrison and Martin Contant for spontaneous, joyful acting and noted the world premiere context with Paul Green and Barrett Clark in attendance.

Iowa City Iowa the Journal Priscilla’ Morrison University Theater Tina Hassel Priscilla North Carolina Davie the Devil Martin Courant Davie Lamar Stringfield Tina Young Davie Paul Green Barrett H. Clark Chlief Samuel French New York City N. Y Datty Towan New York Morrison Vaneve M. Morton Hunton D. Sellman Mildred Sutherland Arnold Gillette Mr. Green Mr. Stringfield University of North Carolina Iowa Union Barrett Clark Priscilla Morrison Green Hollywood Calif Warne Brothers Moving Picture Producers Old Wash Lucas Junior College Tittle Theater Washington

Regular Masonic and Shrine meetings listed

Lodges Washington Lodgs No. 26 regular meeting first Friday of each month. Glenn Mace W M A W Yard Secretary. Damascus Shrine No. 10 regular meeting fourth Tuesday at Mason ic Temple rooms. Mrs Grace E Twinam W H v Mrs J W Bidwell W Scribe.

Washington Lodgs No A. F A. M Glenn Mace W. M A. W. Yard Damascus Shrime Masonic Temple Grace E. Twinam J. W Bidwell W. Scribe

Railway timetable notices from Western routes

An OCR derived timetable lists eastbound and westbound passenger and freight trains with numbers, stations, and daily operations. It notes exceptions Sundays, branch depots, and specific stops including El Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon and Liberty, with agent names and times for trains 1 3 4 11 12 21 22 26 91 92.

California County State el Paso Beyond Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelsior Springs Liberty Goodlander Eaves Washington Locel Fort W. ©. Bell

Glendale threshing meeting set for Glendale runs

July 18 reports note drainage work on roads and oats cutting completed. Harold Anderson threshed with good yield. Arm injury to Lawson Crone from car cranking. Locals including Gerdes and Lemley families visit. Threshing meetings planned tonight at Charles Custers and tomorrow at Meint Koehlers to discuss runs and funding.

Glendale Harold Anderson Helen Martin Karl Lemley Lawson Crone Philip Gerdes Ainsworth David Kleese Near Titus Harry Tena Gerdes Thomas Gerdes Charles Custersod Robert Davenport Glendale Run Charles Custers Meint Koehlers

Iowa Departments Save 700000 From Last Fiscal Year

State Auditor C Fred Porter announced Iowa state departments saved 700000 of their allotted operating funds in the last fiscal year. Savings resulted from the policy started by Governor Dan Turner with cooperation across departments.

Des Moines Iowa Fred Porter Dan Turner Porter

Sidelights on the Democratic National Convention

Almon Dewey reports from the Democratic National Convention, recounting all-night sessions, ballot results, and notable figures like McAdoo and Al Smith. He describes demonstrations, Iowa liquor votes, the Rose Room intrigue, and a late-night sandwich celebration with family friends in Sioux City as the convention moves toward Roosevelt and Smith.

Almon Dewey Charles A. Dewey Charley Needham Press Register Grinnell Almon Charley Universal Services Bill Hearst Harley Stipp Resolutions Committee Congress Hotel Bill Murray William G McAdoo Iowa Walker McAdoo California Roosevelt Texas Garner Uncle Chamey Ritchie Turner Albers U.S Anna Tinley Lowa Smith F. Lytle Sioux City Eichers Alex Mitler Harley Stipp Jr Pamer House Eicher Stipp

Local Social Notes Span Batavia Area Visits

Mrs C A Bray reports on visitors at the Jim Nelson home and at the Glenn Beauchamp residence north of Batavia. Herman Gowey visits Wayne Parsons, Harry Hamilton improves after a gall bladder attack, and multiple families host relatives from Iowa City and North English during a Sunday period.

WEO Albert Bra Jim Nelson Loka Herman Gowey Wayne Parsons Harry Hamilton George Bray Glenn Beauchamp Batavia Rosella Spalding Ollie Balderson John W. Lindaver Robert Peairfield Earl Balderson Maxine Harold . Bitting Iowa City M. D. Gowey R. T. Wallerick FE. J. Harvey North English K. A

Pleasant Plain County Events and Visits Across One Week

Local residents host county convention and social gatherings in Pleasant Plain. Families visit relatives from Fairfield Oskaloosa Batavia and Richland. Community groups record meetings, hospitality, and a nearby bond reunion plus funeral and lodge activities through mid July.

Community Notes from Columbus Junction

July reports show visitors includes Mr and Mrs W A Jerde of Lake Park and their daughter Marian while Mr Jerde pursues a University of Iowa post graduate course. C E Lambert and Lois Lea visit Davenport. Robert Moore leads South Hill grocery in his absence. West Side kittenball beats a pickup 5 to 0 at Chautauqua park. Conesville team did not appear. Columbus City and Fredonia set for Thursday game at city hall construction proceeds with cement blocks.

Columbus Junction W. A. Jerde Lake Park F. J. Lwert Marian Jows City Jerde University of Iowa C. E. Lambert Lois Lea Davenport Robert Moore South Hill

Rebekah Lodges to Convene in Cedar Rapids This Fall

Mrs. Myrtle Jennings will represent the Rebekah lodges of Louisa county at the annual convention in Cedar Rapids this fall. The Oak land Social club will meet with Mrs. Ray Barrack on July 28.

Masonholder Lena Owens Myrtle Jennings Rebekah Louisa County Rebekah Lodges Cedar Rapids Oakland Social Club Ray Barrack

That Marvelous Radio Lifts Mag To The Stars

A playful Toledo Blade quip notes radio’s trick of lifting a magician into the realm of the stars through music and then dropping him into a can of soup, blending wonder with whimsy.

Toledo Ohio Blade

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