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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

8

Windy Hoppy Pal Gets Himself a Dog at Vox Theater

The story follows George Hayes as Windy in Hills of Old Wyoming where a well behaved dog named Long Wars bonds with the cast. Hopalong Cassidy star William Boyd and Russell Hayden join in a western plot about cattle rustlers led by a government agent. The film climaxes with a mounted assault on the rustlers’ stronghold.

George Hayes Windy Wyowing Hoprlong Cassidy Vox Hayes Fin Willian Boyd Hoppy Ked Reser Russell Hayden Lucky’ Jenkins

History is Made at Night introduces Boyer and Arthur romance

The new film pairs Charles Boyer and Jean Arthur in a Paris to New York romance under Frank Borzage for United Artists. Supporting cast includes Leo Carrillo Colin Clive Iyan Lebedeff George Meeker Lucian Prives Georges Benavent and more. Gregg Toland handles the photography.

Charles Boyer Jean Arthur Lorougu Lue Walter Wangers Luis Siact Boyer Paul Demond France America New York Paris Leo Carrillo Colin Clive Iyan Lebedeff George Meeker Lucian Pruvas Georges Benavent Gene Towne Graham Baker Hollywood Frank Borzage United Artists Gregg Toland

Miss Eudora Roth and House Guest Visit at Wayland

Mrs. Eudora Roth and her daughter Mrs. Lyle Zear visited in Wayland and Kalona for Mother’s Day events. C K Schantz crew installed a new asbestos roof on a Wayland home. Attendees included Mrs. John Birchall Mrs. Sam Bergh and Mrs. A BR Magdefrau at local Mother’s Day activities in Iowa.

Wayland E. ©. Allen Lyle Zear Kalona C. K. Schantz and John Birchall Sam Bergh A. BR. Magdefrau Iowa

Iowa Coal Mines to Gain $6.275 Million Annually

Iowa's 450 coal mines will add about 6.275 million dollars yearly beginning this fall under a 1937 law requiring state and sub-divisions to buy Iowa mined coal. The measure could lift annual coal output by 1.25 million tons and create roughly 2,300 mining jobs, with school districts seen as major buyers.

Iowa Phil Clarkson Lowa Clarkson Kentucky Illinois Virginia Pennsylvania Indiana

Obituary of John David Goble Born 1842 Near Columbus Indiana

Crawfordsville May 4 obituary notes John David Goble born July 11 1842 near Columbus Indiana. He moved to Iowa in 1850 with his mother and siblings and settled near Am boy in Washington county. In December 1851 his mother died leaving six children. Each child found a home with relatives or friends. Goble was placed with the Cunningham family in a Christian home.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville John David Goble Columbus Indiana Iown Amboy Washington County Goble Sue H. Johnston Crawfordaville WT. Goble FE. DD. Beamer Clearfield J. Z. Beamer Des Moines D. O. Keith Windon Minn Earl Lupher Tingley Beamer Mt. Ayr Clifford Beamer Gordon Keith John Dean Beamer Clearfield U. P H. R. Hutchman Jesus Christ Clearfield Cemetery

Delta teachers Miss Roth and Miss Edwards visit Roth kin

Miss Eudora Roth a Delta teacher and Miss Edwards a grade teacher spent the weekend with Miss Roth and her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Roth.

City Eudora Roth Delta Edwards

Additions Planned for Local Gas Station and Banquet Notes

Harold Miller adds an extension to his filling station project to serve a lunch room. Dan Gasa engages Art Black for carpentry work. The Junior Senior Banquet was held at the Congress Hotel in Washington with a welcome by Miss Anta Lowry and Harold Leet delivering the response.

Westchester Harold Miller Art Black Dan Gasa Congress Hotel Washington Anta Lowry Harold Leet Toad Dale Hamm Miss Davis Trie Marjory Lynn Helen Niffenegger Mr. Calkins

Tag Day for Iowa Children's Home Society Saturday

Permission has been given to the Iowa Children s Home Society to hold its annual tag sale in Washington on Saturday May 8. The event is led by local dignitaries including Mayor Lloyd Lytle and Rev. Fr. H. J. Corcoran with funds for the society s work. The Des Moines headquarters coordinate adoption and foster placements across Iowa s 99 counties, aiding nearly 7000 children since 1888.

Iowa Iety Washington Lloyd Lytle Orville Eider Arthur Atack Carl J. Roberts J. G. Patterson Marsh Bailey H. J. Corcoran Ralph Shannon Helen Cresswell FF. W. Eastwood Marie Landau Iowa Childress Home Finding Society State Board of Control Salvation Army F. D. Herriott Horace Fosker B. J. Carney Gardner Cowles, Jr Des Moines Chilren

Interpreting Worth Reaworth Requires No Interpreter

Fragmentary note suggests a aphoristic idea about value and action. The text presents a concise claim that true worth needs no interpreter and is shown in daily deeds, implying character demonstrated through ordinary conduct.

Sulphuric Acid Used On Cotton Seed Promises Faster Germination

The use of sulphuric acid on cotton seed is reported to defimitize the seed, making the plant germinate more quickly and grow into stronger plants. This treatment is described as increasing ease of planting and improving early vigor.

Do not lose courage in the face of great difficulty

Motivational line urging perseverance as the difficulty increases, implying greater reward for persistent effort.

Grade Operetta Comes to Keota Friday Night

The grade operetta The Kingdom of Make-Believe will be staged in the school auditorium Friday night. Kenneth Hart and Bail lie Ross will play the king and queen with Barbara Hermanstorfer as the princess.

Eldora Alliman Keokuk Keota Charles Warner Ruth Erdice Howard Arnod

Dayle Huston to Graduate from St. Luke's Hospital

Community notes list Dayle Huston and Dayle’s nurse training at St. Luke's Hospital. The piece mentions a May event in Olus and ties to Iowa City where Dayle's graduation is linked with a music contest in jaws City and performances by Erdice and Arnold. Other local visits and graduations are noted, including Ralph Miller's family and Mrs. Chas Faulkner's circle.

Dayle Huston St. Luke’s Hospital Chas Faulkner Olus Hugo Ostberg Waterloo Anna Ostberg Lydia Miller Naomi Anderson Ralph Miller Frank Boshart Rus Fells Henry Goldsmith Alice Wayland Paul Abrahamson Brant John Boshart Roger Sherman Jimmie Washington Sherman Minnie Peterson Chas. Faulkner P. W. Chandlee Shelby Town Olds B. EE. Huston Chicago Hich School Jaws City Misa Erdice Thite Arnold J. A. Mirickh Iowa City Dayle St. Luke's Hospital Lawrence Barquist Verna Mae Beecher Traer Iowa Rev A. H. Boettcher Owen Highcchool Lydia Miler Kilmer Anderson Fairfield

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