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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

8

Seventh Iowa District Heats Up with Two Conventions

James Pearson of Shenandoah leads a split Seventh Iowa congressional race as Republicans plan a Red Oak convention on July 12 to nominate a candidate. Pearson’s presence unsettles both parties and a potential independent run looms if he misses the nom. Primary tallies show Pearson leading in five counties, with Jensen Thornell and Harrison as major convention contenders.

Atlantic Iowa Iowa Daily Press Ass'n James Pearson Shenandoah Red Oak Congress Pearson Nebraska Otha D. Wearin Alf Landon Adair Harrison Montgomery Page Taylor A. W. Thornell Sidney Fremont Mills and Pottawattamie Ben J. Jensen Extra Adams Audubon Guthrie Shelby R. W. Cockshoot Cass Cockshoot Jensen Langstrom Thornell Langsttrom Farrison

Democratic Nominations in Seventh District Highlight Tough Race

The Seventh District faces a hard fought contest with six Democratic candidates led by Roger Warin and Albert McGinn as Wearin reportedly may back the convention nominee. Delegates and voters weigh primary results and convention authority amid shifting support and party strategy.

Dis- Martod OY UY Wifness Page County Pearson Atlantic Roger Warin Bedford Albert McGinn Council Bluffs Dr. Moore Dunlap Carl Zellmer Byers Currie Otha D Wearin Guy Gillette United States

Melody Maniacs Invade Hollywood with Schnickelfritz Band

The Minnesota based Schnickelfritz Band led by Freddie Fisher gains fame in Hollywood after Rudy Vallee and Hal Wallis select them for the film Gold Diggers in Paris. Six farmhands perform in goofy hats and mock hayseed personas, delivering a lively musical interlude for the movie opening Friday at the State Theatre.

Hollywood Freddie Fisher Minnesota Rudy Vallee Fisher Warner Bros. Studio Paris State Theatre Schnickelfritz Hal Wallis Paul Cooper Cooper KGKO Wichita Falls Tex

Cedar Chips Meet at Gardner Home

The Cedar Chips 4 H club met at the home of John and Richard Gardner in Lexington on Monday evening. Officers were elected with Marion Timmins as president, Charles Maas as president, and John Gardner as secretary and treasurer. Twelve members attended and plans were made for the annual club show. Refreshments were served.

Lexington Cedar Chips John Richard Gardner Marion Timmins Charles Maas John Gardner

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