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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
8
Ten years ago Richard Johnsons picked a bushel of mushrooms yesterday. A new liquid NOXACORN claims to end corn pain in 60 seconds, with castor oil iodine and corn aspirin, approved by Good Housekeeping Bureau. Druggist guarantees money back if NOXACORN fails. Weather forecast calls for fair tonight and Friday with cooler temperatures.
The drama centers on a French war time observation unit where a pilot and observer share a bond called equipage. Paul Muni portrays a misunderstood flyer linked to Miriam Hopkins, who is secretly Muni's wife, in a tale of peril and powerful aerial combat.
Guy Kibbee and Alice Brady star in a Paris influenced comedy about a wealthy manufacturer and his family in France. The fast moving plot features culture clashes, eccentric artists, a jailed father and a daughter's elopement with an American singer as hijinks unfold.
The Wayland senior class led by sponsor Mr. Sanders and Mr. Ellis visited Davenport on their annual trip. They toured factories, a government dam, and the Rock Island Arsenal, later played tennis and golf at Credit Island, shopped and rode the ferry, and returned home after a first show with no serious incidents.
Violet Rei of Philadelphia is in critical condition after a sneezing attack lasting over two weeks. Doctors report the affliction causes her to sneeze for up to 30 minutes at a time and vows for further treatment remain.
Cincinnati asserts it houses the oldest professional baseball club in the county with Reds founded in 1869.
Donald Brooks of Chicago and his lady friend spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ethan Brooks and family. The column also notes many social visits and a 1880 British army commission sale example quoted from Collier's Weekly.
Eighth grade pupils completed exams last Thursday and Friday with names listed. Seventh graders took geography, music and hygiene tests. Wayland chorus earned an excellent rating at Town City event. Iowa Wesleyan College music program and senior class play Wings of the Morning drew crowds. A musical program Friday marks final high school event for twenty senior letters in music.
The One Ball Derby scheduled for Friday evening the 14th is postponed to Monday evening the 17th due to conflicting events. Be ready for a big night Monday. The Committee 7612
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