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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1937

Page

8

Gene Au Trys Authentic Range Riders in Rootin Tootin Rhythm

Gene insists on genuine cowboys for Rootin Tootin Rhythm to preserve realism. The film features Smiley Burnette Armida Monte Blue Hal Tallaferro Ann Pendleton and Charles King among supporters. Oklahoma Outlaws perform songs on stage for personal appearance.

Gene Autry Hollywood Gene Charles King Frankie Marvin Ning Campana al Clauser Oklahoma Outlaws Outlaws

Iowa Taxpayers Session May Be Held This Month

Iowa taxpayers association leader Joe Long says a state taxpayers conference may be held in early June to discuss the budget appeal act and related measures. More than 1,000 attendees expected with representation from counties cities school districts and community groups. The meeting aims to hear officials in charge of appeals and discuss cooperation and procedures for local budget disputes.

Des Moines Iowa Daily Press Bureau Joe Long Iowa Taxpayers Association Long

Movie Hero James Dunn Shows Real Valor on Set

James Dunn, top film star, leaped into action to yank Patricia Ellis from a speeding car on the Columbia Ranch set in San Fernando Valley. The incident halted a scene in Venus Makes Trouble as an extra driver misread signals, leaving Dunn to protect Miss Ellis from a possible crash. Minor bruises and stockings damage were reported.

Patricia Ellis James Dunn Ery Miss Ellis Dunn Columbia Ranch San Fernando Valley Venus Fox Patrick Ellis

Four at Fairview Graduate June 4 from Eighth Grade

Four Fairview students Violy Marek Viola Krotz John Liska and Dale Novy graduated from eighth grade at a Washington ceremony. Attendees included family and friends. nearby activity noted includes Joliet and local gatherings as residents marked the event.

Fairview Vince Tellin Jesse Havel Washington Crawfordsville Red Jackets Columbus Junction Havel Field Yarosojka Dorothy Sojka Iowa City

Great Star of Africa jewel linked to Cullinan diamond

The royal Scepter houses the Great Star of Africa cut from the Cullinan diamond weighing 516% carats. The scepter traces to Charles I era, with the diamond added by Edward VII after the Union of South Africa received the stone.

Charles I Edward VII Union of South Africa

The Chicago and London Fires Reported

The Chicago fire began October 8, 1871, in a barn with undetermined cause and losses around 195 million dollars. The great London fire started September 2, 1666 in a wooden house on Pudding Jane and burned for three days with losses near 10,720,500 pounds.

Chicago London Pudding Jane

Location of Megiddo at strategic crossroads

Megiddo, known as Armageddon in Bible lore, sits at the nexus of Asia Minor and Egypt near Nazareth in northern Palestine. Its history spans eras of critical battles, the last occurring in the World War era.

Megiddo Asia Minor Egypt Nazareth Palestine

Time on payroll tax payment extended to June 10

Des Moines ITC announces extension of the 2 percent unemployment insurance tax for the first quarter of 1937. New deadline set for Thursday June 10 after which unpaid taxes become delinquent. Projected 1937 revenue near $5 million and a fund of about $12 million by July 1 1938. Four thousand five hundred seventy six town employers had paid the 1937 tax for quarter ending April 1.

Des Moines Unemployment Compensation Commission Towa

Phrasey Jibe on Shiny Plans and Forty Hours

A local quip mocks politicians pushing a thirty hour week while noting sunlight and labor debates. The speaker jokes about busy weeks and fleeting promises as campaign rhetoric mixes with daily grind.

Commission seeks payroll check on unemployment insurance coverage

The commission orders a complete audit of payroll returns to determine how many workers are covered by unemployment insurance. Federal estimates set the number at 258,000.

Invest Syndicate Promotes College Education Savings Plan

In 1957 you can secure a college degree for your child by saving as little as 17 cents a day with Investors Syndicate. LeRoy Pratt of Washington, Iowa offers an obligation free explanation of this education fund and its advantages.

Investors Syndicate LeRoy Pratt Wastington Iowa

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