The Mad Dector on Screen in Thrilling Murder Tale
A vivid review of The Mad Doctor starring Basil Rathbone as a brilliant psychiatrist whose murderous phobia drives him to kill for wealth. Ellen Drew and John Howard provide romance and investigation as the reporter uncovers the doctor’s past, leading to a dramatic autopsy and climax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Rathbone
Hendrew
John Howard
Hich
Wednesday
Hursday
Fox Theatre
Basil Rathone
Ellen Drewith
Rathbone
John Oward
Becmes
Oward
Barara Allen
Vera Vague
Oman
Ellen Drew
Miss Drew
Jackenny
Buck Benny Ridesgain
Martin Kosleck
Kitty Kelly
Ellen
Vienna
Howard
Savannah
Ralph Morgan
It’s Still Possible To Become Lost in One’s Own Timber
A Sandy Hook column recalls Peggy Mineart wandering a timber lot to reach a destination fifteen minutes from home and notes local items about Brain Derby in Iowa City, a Rainy day Indian Creek club meeting, travel pictures, a dog story of unwanted canines, and a family dog kept after rescues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Margaret
Peggy) Mineart
Brain Derby
Maurice Farrier
Indian Creek
Iowa City
Maurice
Brighton High School
Howard
George Howard
Indian Creek Club
Special Program Ends Vacation Bible School at West Chester
In West Chester the daily vacation Bible school closure at the Methodist church marked a week of activities. Enrollment reached 64 with Rev. George Pennington Grace Reif and several assistants directing singing and piano music. Visiting relatives from Louisville and St. Louis joined local families for the weekend wrap up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
R. C. Ferguson
Methodist Church
George Pennington
Grace Reif
Frank Kleese
Jane McDowell
Eldin Bauer
Merle McDowell
Grace Munro
Appy Mae Rigenhagen
Betty Reif
Local social notes and visits around Wellman area
Residents and friends visit and travel, with Richard Grecian in California and a new roof by Howard Stewart and family. Muscatine motorcycle accident injures William Krantz. Rev. George Pennington attends Atlantic district conference. families from Wellman and Stanley visit Pennington home. John Hotle and family attend Des Moines convention. trips to Des Moines include Whitehead and Campbell families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tives
Wellman
Rubio
Richland
Muscatine
Richard Grecian
California
Howard Stewart
Edgar
Keith
Ira Hough
William Gantz
Atlantic
Phyllis Jones
Pennington
Forest Jones
Newell Combs
Stanley
J. B
Pollock
Pittsburgh
John Hotle
Des Moines Register
Des Moines
Homer Hotle
Patty
E. H. Whitehead
Raymond Whitehead
Washington
Willard Campbell
Shower Courtesy Honors Mrs Park in Westchester
Mrs Lafe Stout Jr honored her daughter Florence with a miscellaneous shower in Westchester on Saturday. Florence, recently employed in Cedar Rapids, married April 20 to Lowell Park and now resides there with him. Guests included Mrs J E Coffey and Mrs T M Lindenmeyer. Rose and white decorations framed the menu and refreshments. Ruth Stout helped serve with homemade ice cream and cake. Florence received many useful gifts. Home Art Club met with Mrs James Griggs Friday after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester
Lafe Stout, Jr
Florence
Cedar Rapids
Lowell Park
Park
Stout
J. E. Coffey
T. M. Lindenmeyer
Ruth
Missionary visit to Methodist church praised by members
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at the Methodist church amid inclement weather. President Mrs B W Rit tenhouse announced an upcoming June 25 program by the Westervelt Missionary family from Batesburg South Carolina. Mr and Mrs Stauffacher and their party, returning missionaries from Africa since 1935, will present a unique program. Abbie Boyer led the meeting and refreshments were served by the committee chaired by Mrs Sadie Dusenberry with several helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Niffenegger
E. H. Whitehead
Will Rief
Christian Service
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
B. W. Rittenhouse
Westervelt
Batesburg
S. C
Gram
Raymond
Stauffacher
Johnny
Betty
Doris Wagner
India
Margaret Marsh
Africa
Abbie Boyer
Carmel
Sadie Dusenberry
Clark Bauer
Ivan Niffenegger
Orville Grigoxy
Frank Russ
Honor Marion Droll and Melvin Bone at Shower
Marion Droll and Melvin Bone were honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Bernard Droll at 523 East Burlington Iowa City. The Friday evening event included social time and refreshments with guests Mary Rodgers and Rose in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Droll
Melvin Bone
Riverside
Bernard Droll
East
Burlington Street
Iowa City
Miss Droll
Mary Rodgers
Rose
Wealthy Host Names Listed in Social Gathering
The social notice lists Mrs. Jessie Droll, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walter, Mrs. Carson Sweeting, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gayfeller and Francis, Charles and Linus Droll, along with the hosts, among attendees.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kentucky
I. E. Coffey
Lafe Stout
Edd Knipe
Louisville
William Knipe
St. Louis
J. Will Jones
Idaho
Art Rigenhagen
Mrs. Park
Home Art Club
James Griggs
America
Wards
Elec
Kalona
P&g Soap
Argo
Louisa Gold
INIT
Barclay’s
Golden Valley
TAMAC
Golden Prairie
Pillsbury's
King Edwi
ARS
CERTO
Bag
Baby Food Star Razor
Bils
Phonephoto
Philadelphia
Washington Beverage Company
Washington, Iowa
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