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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1937

Page

8

Draegerman Courage at Fox Opens with Jean Muir

Thrilling drama of mine rescue unfolds in the First National picture Draegerman Courage at the Fox theater today. Jean Muir and Barton MacLane star as plain men brave enough to free comrades from a mine cave in while a romance develops between a young girl and her sweetheart. Supporting cast includes Henry O'Neill and Gordon Oliver.

Draegerman Fox Theater Today Jean Muir Marton MacLane Miss Muir Mac Lane Henry O'Neill Robert Barrat Addison Richards Helen MacKellar Gordon Oliver Joseph Crehan Pricilla Lyon

Early Ohio Crimes Death Penalty Cited as Barbarous

The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the 1805 Ohio crimes act imposed the death penalty for murder rape treason malicious maiming and malicious arson where life was lost or at risk, a view seen as harsh yet not universally condemned at the time.

Ohio Cleveland Plain Dealer

Jane Withers Stars in Angels Holiday at State Theater

Twentieth Century Fox performers Ginger, June Withers name linked to a mischief image, but Angel’s Holiday at State Theater through Saturday shows Jane Withers as lead star. Tinling cites Jane’s record for single takes, appearing in over 200 of 370 scenes with minimal wastage and handling most dramatic action.

June Withers Twentieth Century-Fox State Theater Jane James Tinling

Wire Worms Remain A Challenge For Wellston Farmers

In Wellston the worm problem persists with many growers reporting replanting corn due to wire worms. Local families including Banks, Willis, McAvoy, Sankey and others hosted visitors and shared hospitalities amid the season’s farm chores and community gatherings.

Wellston

Presidents and Clergy Ties Mentioned in Biographical Note

The piece links U S presidents to their religious backgrounds noting Grover Cleveland as son of a Presbyterian minister who followed Chester A Arthur whose father was an Episcopal clergyman. It also cites Woodrow Wilson whose father was Presbyterian and Herbert Hoover whose mother was a Quaker.

Grover Cleveland Chester A. Arthur Wilson Hoover

Social Hour notes and Sunday visits around Olds

East Sunset notes a busy social week in Olds with visits from Mrs. Widmer group members and relatives. Numerous gatherings include the Graber, Cherryholmes, Stout, Jones, and Montgomery families plus visitors from Washington Columbus Junction and Wayland. Reverend Scranton preached at Pleasant Hill. several households held dinners and birthdays. many neighbors called on friends and relatives in the area.

Clarence Hering East Sunset Olds John Widmer Chet Lauer Karl Miller Ia Crawford Charles Faulkner Harold Unkrieh Lee Walker Lloyd Peterson Verena Anna Mae Lucille Graber Jean Mary Cherryholmes Della Richardson Earl Washington Bertha Griswold Jane Columbus Junction Grace Wilkins Jim Stewart Stewart P. P. Graber Homer Wenger Wayland Ralph Howell Willard Miles Stout Vera Boyd Twinam Bertha Kephart Washington Leona Graham Mabel Frances MecCreedy Wim Atchison Beaver Falls Pennsylvania Joe Wilson W. M. Montgomery Ainsworth Harold Disney Elwin Lewis Lewis Disney Holly Johnston Johnston Waldo Townley Betty Kansas City Glen Johnston Lone Tree Charles Miller West Liberty Roy Johnston Joe Rich Peter Widmer Noble P. J. Graber Wanda Roger Earl Kephart George Yeager Latimer Davis Harry Jones Dale Jones Pleasant Hill Walter Scranton Howard Caldwell Frank Scranton Joe Hearnpsey Ben Miller Levi Simmons Russel Thommen Maddletown Lester Dewalt Mt. Pleasant C Int Anderson Dauchter Joe Schlatter Max Vern Escher Kalona Vivian Lemier H. EE. McGuire Donald Howard Stewart Stanley Fishburn Leona Evan P. P Graber H. PD. Cherryholmes L. A Henry Mast Pennie Lou Finke J. M. Martin Marjery Winfield Joe Graber Gilbert Barr

Centennial services mark Crawfordsville Methodist Church

Centenary events in Crawfordsville feature Rev W Cochran sermon on Baptism and members reception. A young people rally includes invitees from Ainsworth Columbus Junction Winfield Olds Wayland Crawfordsville. speakers include Rev Fred Miller and Rev Harry D Henry. Music and Missionary Society activities noted with Mrs Clara Barker as guest.

Methodist Episcopal W. Cochran Ainsworth Columbus Junction Winfield Olds Wayland Crawfordsville Beulah Rich Epworth League Fred Miller Burlington Epworth Leasors Iowa Wesleyan College Harry D. Henry Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Clara Barker Washington Mra Barker Methodist Parsonage Oscar J. Fix Methodist Woagisand Cochran Charles’ Wesley Cochran Genevieve

Great Britain Owns Vast Land Holdings Worldwide

The article notes Great Britain controls a large share of global land, stating that nearly a quarter of the earth's land area is under British ownership or influence, reflecting imperial reach and colonial legacies.

Great Britain

West Sunset Social News Highlights Local Visits

West Sunset column lists weekend callers at the Schrader and Baker homes. Visitors include Lee Hesseltine, Loren Horton, Aletha, the McCoys, and many relatives. Bessie Baker attends summer school in Mt. Pleasant as students’ English tests rank high in the state.

Sam Baker West Sunset Lee Hesseltine Jake Schrader Mary Frances Cleo McCoy Washington Wm. Reubsam Ruth Baker Sam Wittmer Loren Horton Aletha Jake Shrader Lewis Baker Vick Pratt Johnnie Ernest Jones John D. Jones Ted Griffith Bessie Baker Iowa Wesleyan Mt. Pleasant Keith McClellan Wellman al Hwahn Billy McCune Will Mitchell

Gwendolyn Rhea Wrote Brain Derby Test in Iowa City

Gwendolyn Rhea of South Hill attended a test in Enelisa in Iowa City on Monday and Tuesday. The sophomore from Crawfordsville High School partook in a banquet during the visit.

Gwendolyn Rhea of South Hill Gwendolyn Rhea Iowa City Enelisa Gwendolyn Creawfordsville High School

Glass Wool for Insulation In Early Building Materials

A brief note highlights glass bricks glass wool spun glass and glass silk as effective insulation materials. The text underscores their use in construction for thermique efficiency and moisture control, reflecting mid century building science emphasis.

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