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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1931
Page
7
A bustling New York subway coach becomes the stage for Subway Express. Inspector Killian leads a tense investigation as passengers with motives clash. Death is by electrocution, not gunfire, and the plot builds to a surprising, satisfying ending with strong performance from Jack Holt.
Ten acres of Radio Pictures ranch were transformed into a county fair for Cracked Nuts a lavish comedy starring Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey. The state theater Merry-go-round lemonade and hot dog stands fortune telling booths medicine shows hawkers snake charmers and more were reproduced under art director Max Ree.
The notice warns against harsh medicines causing digestive injury and habit forming when constipated. It promotes Herbine, a herbal cathartic, as a natural remedy and directs readers to Leminon’s Pharmacy to obtain it.
Lodges Washington Chapter No 98 Oks Regular meeting second Thursday night Ida Meb Daniel W M Ernestine Denison secretary Visiting members welcome Damascus Shrine No 10 W 8S Regular meeting fourth Tuesday of each month at Ma sonic Temple rooms Edith Pulver W P Hazel Haven Worthy Scribe Washington Lodge No 26 A I A M Regular meeting first Friday of each month Harry Co Ward W M A W Yard Secretary Cyrus Chapter No 28 1 A M Regular meeting second Friday of each month J W Enslin H P A W Yard Secretary
Timetable notes multiple trains with arrivals and departures for Golden State Limited Apache Local Passenger and Freight, with east and westbound services and limited California stops. Agents Allen Goodlander and C McKay listed with schedule details and exceptions Sunday and daily services.
A eight day Safety Lane inspection campaign will run from Thursday at 115 Synd Avenue near the city hall. Free tests check brakes headlights horn mirrors wipers alignment and steering. Cars passing receive an OK certificate. failures get a repair card with required adjustments.
The film Cracked Nuts features Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey in a major comedy with lavish settings. Douglas MacLean and Al Boasberg created the original story with MacLean supervising. Boasberg and Ralph Speen co wrote dialogue. Cast includes Dorothy Lee Edna May Oliver Leni Stengel Stanley Mields Harvey Clark and Boris Karloff. Edward Cline directed learning from Mack Sennett.
Since the second semester began, boys at the junior high have worked on wood projects including a walnut desk and a boat. Projects are in progress with eight weeks left for assembly with many sanded and painted pieces. An exhibition of manual training and home economics work is set for Friday evening May 8 in the school auditorium, with the junior high band also playing.
A pupil in home room 1038 named Virginia Shannon has received a letter from Jean Petterson of Scottsdale in Tasmania dated from unspecified period.
An advertisement touts Skinny? Gain 3 Ibs in 7 Days or No Pay and links insufficient weight to tuberculosis and other dangers. It promotes Vitalex vitamins as a solution and lists Lemmon's Pharmacy Phillips Hebner Sands Drugs Ainsworth and Towa as suppliers.
A long letter from Eleanor St at Eleanor Street recounts a shock at received news, thanks for books, and a detailed portrait of family life. She describes her fisherman father with three boats, camping trips, hunting and nets, Alf’s glass egg collection, school subjects, sports, and ambitions to be a dancer or film star.
A personal note from Jean Petterson P expresses frustration with slow jet deliveries and asks for a quick reply, mentioning a hope to hear soon and urging faster correspondence.
A Highland bulletin records visits and daily life events. Families like Kratz, Maliehky, Chalupa, and Wollrab appear in Sunday gatherings. People such as Lewis Coon escape an accident, while revival meetings proceed at United Brethren church with Rev. Boston assisting. Local shoppers, farm work, and neighbors’ social calls fill the week.
The HH He club schedules a May 7 meeting at 6413 Washington Lodge with a flower-themed roll call. A. J. and A. M. hold a regular Friday session and a Dry. John W. Gannaway talk in Keota. HBS Wallace P. TF. A. hor bake sale at Ramseyver's Saturday from 9 am to aid dental work for students.
Raymond Wittiig and Edna Mae Hartman took second in the state contest. Ames won first with Raymond Wittiig judged best actor earning the James Bauer Weaver trophy and a Drake ten year scholarship. HI-Y elected officers Don Welsh presiding, Bill Stewart vice president, Tom Duncan secretary, Junior Boice treasurer.
Mr. Gingerich's economics class heard Schulers Livingston speak at a junior college assembly on law etiquette Tuesday morning.
Lucille Davison is valedictorian with average four-year grade 5.48. Maurine Martin second with 95.39, Helen Schoonover third at 95.21, Mary Paul fourth at 95.17. Junior class officers elected: Maurice Mayo president, William Stewart vice president, Helen Alcorn secretary, Richard Young treasurer. Senior girls were guests of the YWCA Thursday evening at a supper.
The track team presented a humorous program Wednesday evening in the high school auditorium. The event drew laughs and raised about 45 dollars to offset part of the team's Drake Relay expenses.
Dorothy visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Albert Tlook and family. Mr and Mrs Walter Peck are proud parents of a baby boy William. Bruty attended the Supolla dance Saturday night and visited Alex Gevock Sunday. Max Peck twisted his knee last Wednesday while repairing his wood saw. Mr and Mrs William Supolle entertained their son Joe of California and daughter Mrs Walter Wehr of Mason City. The Junior Senior banquet was held Monday night at Lergett Hotel in Fairfield. William Supolle visits his son George in Minnesota. A Lt Supolla was a Fairfield caller Wednesday.
Mrs J W Ablen has returned home after wintering with her daughter at Lake Park. Farmers plan corn planting this week as ground is in good condition. O E S members attended a Burlington meeting and found it instructive. Dr W B Luithi is recovering from a broken leg and hopes to be out soon. Mr and Mrs J On Drake.
Returned from Des Moines where Mr Drake represented the district. Mr and Mrs A C Robinson of Fairfield were here on Saturday for business. Mrs John Cook and Mrs Ellen Singleton visited relatives in Columbus Junction on Sunday.
West Chester resident Hiomer Porter spent Thursday in Faire Field on business. Ross Calloway of Washington was here on business. Kerr is visiting for several days. Wayne Mmry was taken to the hospital for an appendicitis operation. D L Rohrer hauled a car load of feed on Thursday for Glenn
Square Deal proclaims itself the only one hundred percent farmer owned and operated hail association in the state. It pledges no big salaries or commissions, minimal overhead, and a protective, not for profit, stance aligned with farmer members.
A readable fragment lists names and places including WikK Te Boeckhorst in Washing ton Chas Tennedy Ira A. Coon Ainsworth J. Hanley Wellman C J Heary Paul KR Horak Riverside W C Hradek Wellman Jl D Luers Box 44 Washington W O Morgan Richland A F Pearson Washington Wilbert Rose Crawfordsville.
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