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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1938

Page

5

Hollywood gossip and ship salvage spark Cagney New Eng land room

James Cagney buys the hull of a 110 year old whaling vessel beached near New Bedford Massachusetts. He salvages walnut timbers and cabin, sending two truckloads to Hollywood for a New England room. Also notes Anita Colby Clyde Tolson Belmont race, Alice Faye Tony Martin Hawaii trip, Joan Bennett praise, and other Hollywood items.

Harrison Carroll King Features Syndicate, Inc Hollywood James Cagney New Bedford Warner Star Massachusetts Cagney Walter Winchell Anita Colby J. Edgar Hoover Clyde Tolson Bureau Tolson Anita Belmont Park

Warners Open Talent School For Radio Microphone Technique

Warner studios launch a talent school on the lot to teach microphone technique to new players and reduce self conscious feelings during radio broadcasts. Marie Wilson Anita Louise Jane Bryan and Ann Sheridan are among students in the new program with prairie equipment installed in a sound stage.

Warners Pratrie Marie Wilson Anita Louise Jane Bryan Ann Sheridan

Ginger Rogers Wins RKO Settlement Details

Settlement terms promise six weeks vacation after each dancing picture and about four weeks after other films. Her on set day will end promptly at 6 PM.

Ginger Rogers R-K-O

Hollywood vows six month wait for Lloyds lead woman

Phyllis Welch of San Francisco plans to marry Graeme Mace- Donald once the anti-wedding clause in her contract ends. She promised Harold Lloyd she would not marry until six months after the start of Professor Beware. The romance remains the central spectacle.

Hollywood Harold Lloyd Phyllis Welch Graeme Mace- Donald San Francisco Lloyd

Hollywood Stars Plan Palisades Home Near Ocean

James Stewart and friend John Swope team on a large Pacific Palisades house with six and a half acres, a private elm-lined road, and stables for five horses. Virginia Bruce joins Ruben at MGM on Boy's Town while her husband may return from Paris if Bill Powell recovers.

King Features Syndicate, Inc. Hollywood James Stewart John Swope J. Walter Ruben Virginia Bruce Europe Pacific Palisades Virginia

Hollywood Stars Plot Yacht Reunion and Comedy Clash

Warner Baxter plans a fishing cruise to Guaymas with Bill and old pals Dick Barthelmess and Ronald Colman. The Marx Brothers set Cirque de Paris appearances after Room Service. Mae West Clark Gable talk sigo. Joe McCrea buys cattle with autographed photos as part payment. Jeanette MacDonald writes singer advice Pamphlet No Royal Road to Song.

Warner Baxter Baxter Guaymas Bill Dick Barthelmess Ronald Colman France Cirque de Paris Harpo Fratalini Brothers Jeanette MacDonald Mae West Clark Gable Gable Joe McCrea Arizona June Gale Alexander D'Arcy Buster Keaton Lewis Lewyn Frank Mayo Gordon P. Huntley, Jr Colin Tapley Guy Dunedin New Zealand Marie Wilson Billy White

Crawfordsville High School Picnic Amid Cold Weather

Crawfordsville May 9. High school pupils and faculty plus Mrs. Wittmer held their annual Weed Park picnic. Cold damp afternoon led many attendees to Muscatine movies. Mrs. David Johns death notice from Lime Springs Iowa was reported.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville David Johns Daniel Johns Lime Springs Iowa Kate Davis Cotter Waterloo Ohio Gerald Rhea Davenport Clint Rhea Ralph Miller Phyllis and Mikie Olds T. M

Leaders of Farm Revolt Rally At Macomb

More than 3,000 farmers from six states gathered at Macomb North to hear 35 year old farmer Tilden Burg president of the Corn Belt Liberty League condemn the agricultural adjustment administration and crop control program.

Macomb Tilden Burg Corn Belt Liberty League

Sabbath Visitors From Several Iowa Towns Gather at Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Lisle Anwyl of Mediapolis spent the Sabbath here with Mrs Ollie Anwyl. Ruth Voss a Simpson college student in Indianola was a weekend visitor. Margaret Gault a Creston teacher Marie Welch from Cedar Rapids Marian Williams from Cedar Falls Forrest McNeill and Ina Mae Walker from Davenport spent the Sabbath at various homes. Mr and Mrs Raymond Duncan and Martha of Columbus Junction Frieda and Kenneth White of Washington visited at the Harry White home. All of the family but Merle were home for the day.

Gulf Stream Reaches Notable Speed Compared To Inland Rivers

The gulf stream attains a maximum velocity of nearly five miles per hour, a pace matching many inland streams. This rate underscores the gulf stream’s considerable flow relative to typical inland waterways and highlights its strong current nature.

Gulf Stream

Train schedules and routings for Missouri and California lines

Daily and weekly train times across multiple routes including the Arrive Mo and Golden State Limited, No 1 Local No 2 Local and 439, Californian services. Stops, departure times, and notes on passenger arrangements, with agents and ticket purchase locations at Colongo depot hotels for coast to coast travel.

Golden State Limited Tucumcari N. M Californian Knoxville California Omaha Chicago Washington Colongo

Iowans Sign Petition Forcing Wage Hours Bill

Five Iowa representatives signed the petition to force consideration of the wage hours bill in the Iowa House. Signers include Rep. Dowell of Des Moines Rep. Jacobsen of Clinton Rep. Richer of Washington Rep. Harrington of Sioux City and Rep. Biermann of Laurens.

Mary T. Norton New Jersey Bob Mouton Louisiana Des Moines House of Representatives Representatives Co. Co. Dowell W. S. Jac Obsen Clinton Edward C. Richer Washington Vincent Harrington Sioux City Fred Biermann Laurens

Polar Bears Excel At Swimming And Diving

The text notes that polar bears are strong swimmers and divers. It highlights their aquatic abilities and mentions their aptitude in water activities.

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