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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1941

Page

6

Hudson's Bay opens at Fox with Paul Muni in bold Radisson turn

Roaring adventure drama set in the frozen north pits Paul Muni as Pierre Radisson in Hudson's Bay. Irving Pichel directs a star-studded cast including Gene Tierney John Sutton Vincent Price and Nigel Bruce. The film blends daring exploration with a historical backdrop during Charles II's reign.

20Th Century-Fox Hudson’s’ Bay Fox Theatre Frozen North Empire Building Paul Muni Pierre Radisson Hudson's Bay Charles II Lord Crewe John Sutton Canada

Wppock ukelele show at Iowa Wes leyan college

A Wednesday eve event on March 26 featured a Wppock ukulele style show at Iowa Wes leyan college sponsored by the Mr. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. Local residents attended family diners and visits with neighbors.

Gleede Scoppock Iowa Wesleyan College

Maisie Was a Lady Opens at State Theatre for Three Days

The latest Maisie film kicks off Sunday at the State Theatre for a three day showing. Lew Ayres leads opposite Maureen O Sullivan with C Aubrey Smith Joan Perry Paul Cavanagh and Edward Ashley in the cast. Maisie Rainer remains the clever show girl turned temporary headless carnival worker and later maid in Bob Rawlston s home as misadventures unfold.

Acterization Maisie State Heatre Lew Ayres Maureen O’sullivan C. Aubrey Smith Joan Perry Paul Cavanagh Edward Ashley Miss Sothern Maisie Rainer Bob Rawlston Maureen O'Sullivan Abby Rawlston Bob Rawlston Walpole Abby Link Phillips Diana Webley

Funeral services for Walter L. Shellabarger in Grandview

Walter L. Shellabarger age 52 died at his Havre home after several months illness. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:40 PM at Grandview Community Church with Rev. Caleb Larson officiating. Burial in Grandview Cemetery. He was born November 19 1887 near Columbus Junction, married Ruth Williamson June 1 1916, and leaves wife four children Verlee Lynn Vernon and Mark, parents William R B and Mary Shellabarger, two sisters Mrs Pearl Newell Letts and Mrs Myrtle Barr Muscatine.

Columbus Junction Mar Vo Grandview Community Walter L. Shellabarger Caleb Larson Grandview Cemetery Shellabarger Here William RB Mary Briggs Shellabarger Ruth Williamson Frederickstown Verlee Lynn Vernon Mark Pearl Newell Letts Myrtle Barr Muscatine

Toe sensitivity differences in women reported by Cornell psychologist

A Cornell University psychologist reports that women have more sensitive bare toes than men and can distinguish sandpaper grades better with their toes. Additional tests showed left hands are faster but more error prone than right hands.

Cornell University

Y M C A Week Notes Recap Ottumwa Activities

The Ottumwa junior B swimming team beat locally, with several swimmers out due to illness ahead of a meet with Davenport. The district meet is set for April 5 at Cedar Rapids. Rotary heard Jack Snodgrass, Kalona Scouts swam Monday, Y's Men met in Muscatine, and two Gold Medal basketball medals were mailed to team managers. Alumni plan annual meeting. Washington Hi Y hosted Wayland Hi Y.

Ottumwa Davenport Cedar Rapids

Is Next State Attraction A Staged Showgirl Farce

Ann Sothern stars in a new adventuresome showcard style production with Lew Ayres Maureen O'Sullivan and Aubrey Smith amid Society Crashing antics. The piece features a stranded showgirl character and notes on cast and origin. Meanwhile local items report travel to California Westwood visits by William Cochran and son Bill and social gatherings at the Nicola and Benson homes. A funeral for Mrs Kya Siitn is noted at Green Mound church. Local weather and chores update concludes the column.

Malsie Ann Sothern Lew Ayres Maureen O'Sullivan Aubrey Smith Junior McKune Washington California William Cochran Bill Westwood Calif W. S. Cochran Howard C. M. Benson Gleede Evelyn Burlington Lester Nicola Sarl Nicola Coppock Mt. Pleasant Charles Davison Myrtie Alter George Brown

Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular Meeting Schedule

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M sets regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Lee Holland WV Master and A W Yard Secretary listed as contacts in WV.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Lee Holland WV. M A. W. Yard

Train and Bus Schedules for Westbound and Eastbound Lines

Timetable excerpt lists Westbound No 8 Davenport Kansas City local No 25 Southwest Limited departures, Eastbound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local No 26 Southwest Limited, plus Knoxville Branch No 430. Daily trains mostly run except Sundays with specific departure times. Buses from Washington connect to Chicago, tickets at the local depot with cross country reach.

Golden State Limited Washington Californian M. Mo California Knoxville ST al O.M Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Davenport Southwest Limited Ganette W. C. Bell Omaha Chicago Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantoni Agen

No Shortage of U S Pilots Before House Committee

Maj. Gen. George H. Brett, acting chief of the U S Army Air Corps, told the House Military Affairs Committee in Washington that he could not foresee a shortage of pilot material in the United States. He urged every young man to consider some form of military education while Rep. Don W. Harter of Ohio chaired the hearing.

House

Rotary Scout Activities Highlight Week

Thursday evening programs featured both clubs with games and refreshments. The Rotary Scout committee met at the Y on Friday morning as the troop used the pool Thursday evening.

Rotary Scout Committee

S. W. Livingston Key Figure in Washington Y

The Washington Y gains strength from men like S. W. Livingston who has served on the finance committee and offered counsel for community betterment. His family, including Ralph Livingston and two grandsons, remains active in Y events and board affairs.

Washington “Y Washington S. W. Livingston Livingston Ralph S. W W. Livingston Young Men's Christian Association

Grand Rapids rifle range closed as unsafe after survey

The United States rifle range in Grand Rapids Michigan, long a site for state and regional rifle and pistol matches, has been condemned as unsafe and closed to all shooting. The orders came from the war department after a survey.

United States Rifle Range Grand Rapids Mich War Department

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