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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1938

Page

6

Hollywood Star Edward G. Robinson Faces Busy Art Access

Edward G Robinson receives about 40 weekly requests to view his art collection. He limits visitors to two or three, noting many applicants know him as an actor. Six Robinson pictures head to New York for exhibition, another to the Louvre. Directors want him for films but his father insists on a normal childhood and chooses when he can pursue acting. The divorce case of Clyde Cooks dominates headlines as Sigrid Gurie and Thomas Stewart update their contest, while Gregory La Cava seeks custody in a separate matter.

King Features Syndicate, Inc Hollywood Robinson New York Louvre Wilburt Morgan Clyde Cooks Sigrid Gurie Thomas Stewart Gregory Betty Wood Film la Cava George Barnes

Hollywood Divorces Lead April Influx in Publicity Driven Year

In Philadelphia Claude Rains faced citizenship formalities in farm clothes to dodge publicity but was spotted by a judge who tipped reporters. Hollywood saw divorces surpass marriages in April with cases including Mrs Eddie Peabody seeking divorce, Pauline Starke and Justine Johnstone gaining releases, and Esther Ralston freed from her husband.

Claude Rains Philadelphia Rains Hollywood Eddie Peabody Conrad Pauline Starke Jeorge Sherwood Reno Justine Johnstone Walter Waneer Everette Crosby Naomi Esther Ralston

Geography of the Texas Panhandle Described

The Texas Panhandle is the narrow region jutting from the state in the southwest, extending away from the main body and resembling the handle of a pan.

Texas Panhandle

Romance Weddings Tie Up In Doylestown And Beyond

In a lively romance the season saw Jack Kirk land marry Haila Stoddard in Doylestown Pennsylvania. Ruth Hiatt, the silent star, wed Harry Lieberman of San Francisco. Jimmy Ritz and Ruth Hilliard married in New York. Hazel Forbes and Harry Richman wed in Florida. Claire Trevor and Clark Andrews announced their engagement. Malcolm McGregor wed Aimee Christine Silversten. The Stan Laurels also wed again in April.

Jack Kirkland Haila Stoddard Doylestown Ruth Hiatt Harry Lieberman San Francisco Jimmy Ritz Ruth Hilliard New York Hazel Forbes Harry Richman Florida Claire Trevor Clark Andrews Malcolm McGregor Aimee Christine Silvertsen Stan Laurels

Film Colony Mourns Deaths of Davies and Sullivan

The film colony mourned the deaths of Renee Davies sister of Marion Davies and Edward Dean Sullivan the scenarist.

Renee Davies Marion Davies Edward Dean Sullivan

Ginger Rogers plans Christmas party in Sun Valley

In Sun Valley Ginger Rogers and her mother Lela Bogers have booked a party for 16 guests over the holiday week and invite friends from as far as New York. Nearby notes mention Colin Tapley’s accident on Fred MacMurray’s badminton court and his emergency treatment.

Sun Valley Ginger Rogers Lela Bogers New York

Moonlight Costs In Film Work By Moonlight Expert

Hollywood reports reveal Dave Anderson, film moonlight expert, crafted 27 lunar effects for the Twentieth Century Fox release Three Blind Vice starring Joel McCrea and Loretta Yourne. The article notes the varied moon phases shaped the romantic mood and costumed the scene with unique lighting.

Harrison Carrole King Peatures Syndicate, Inc Hollywood Joel McCrea Loretta Yourne Twentieth Century-Fox Dave Anderson Anderson

Light Nights And High Costs For Screen Stars

Paul Muni returns from a world trip to Palos Verdes and swims daily. A sightseeing bus parks daily near his estate offering a guaranteed view of him in a bathing suit plus dinner for five dollars. Investigating, he learns the outfit times visits to match his pool schedule.

Paul Muni Palos Verdes Muni

Westchester remodeling via remote control project begins

Fay Baker initiates a remote control remodeling job at her Westchester residence New York. She coordinates with her contractor in the east sending blue prints and then communicates each night after work using Cameraman Roy Hunt’s powerful short wave radio setup.

Fay Baker Westchester Place New York Fay Hollywood R-K-O Carey East Roy Hunt

Night driving lit by arclight near Encino blaze

Hollywood to Ventura traffic will encounter arclight illumination as Ruby Keeler works on a new Jolson golf range at the Jolson estate 250 by 75 yards. She will practice nightly at RKO studios between 7 59 and 8 30 after work. Barbara Stanwyck swims in a pool modeled after Swansea pool for Always Goodbye and shipbuilders Clydebank Scotland prepare blueprints from studio photos for England's ocean giant. Pool cost 3900 dollars.

Hollywood Ventura Encino Ruby Keeler al Jolson Jolson R-K-O Barbara Stanwyck John Borwn and Co Clydebank Scotland England

Eddy uses cello to fool autograph seekers on tour

Nelson Eddy returns to M. G. M. for work on Sweethearts and says he carried a cello to mislead fans. He bought the instrument for his father in Washington D C and fans believed he was just another musician when he arrived at the concert hall to sing.

Nelson Eddy M. G M

Iliana Laurel Cancels Tour for Stan Comedy Return

Iliana Laurel cancels her personal appearance tour and will instead appear with Stan Laurel in his next Hal Roach comedy. Laurel serves as producer while Hiliana leads as the female star alongside Oliver Hardy.

Iliana Stan Laurel Stan Oliver Hardy Hal Roach Hiliana

Hollywood Night Scene Gusts Through Local Stage People

Pat Ellis and Robert Roberts from Detroit appear with Maxie Rosenbloom backstage at the Los Angeles premiere of Golden Boy to polish Francis Lederer and Betty Burness. Ann Crosby slated for Club Morocco debut. Elena Mastey and Michael Whalen seen at a Hula Hut pairing. Herbert Marshal and Lee Russell spotted at the Tropics.

Pat Ellis Robert Roberts Detroit Maxie Rosenbloom Maxie Los Angeles Francis Lederer Hollywood Lederer Betty Burness Ann Crosby Morocco Ersen Cafe Lamaze McCarthy Elena Mastey Michael Whalen

Notable Local Figures Shine in Theater and Civic Roles

Readable fragments show Johnny Green decorating Betty Furness wardrobe for a local Odets production. Allison Randall and Betty Stanley reportedly a running pair at the House of Murphy. Andy Devine appointed honorary mayor of Van Nuys.

Johnny Green Betty Furness Allison Randall Betty Stanley House of Murphy Andy Devine van Nuys Martha Raye Agene Bagdad Jan Garber Gene Raymond

Eleanor Powell attacks Big Apple craze in new dance routine

Hollywood gossip notes Eleanor Powell condemns the Big Apple as too wild and harmful to social dancing. She favors a return to fox trot and rumba, plans a hula and rumba in her current production, while other stars and crew figure in a stream of set stories and casting updates from Paramount, MGM, and beyond.

Hollywood Eleanor Powell America Jasyes Eleanor

Ida McClurg Breaks Wrist in Rubio Stair Fall

Mrs Ida McClurg suffered a broken wrist after a fall on the Rubio stairs last week. The Rubio school closed Friday and many residents attended a community picnic and an exhibit at Richland Friday evening.

Ida McClurg Levi van Dyke Rubio Richland Margaret Morgan Penn College Earl Morgan O. B. Morgan Sam Johnson John Baxter

Two Boys Receive Gifts for Perfect School Attendance

In Wellston on May 18, a school picnic closed the day. Two boys earned gifts for perfect attendance as Mrs. Walter Wilson reports from Wellston.

Dean Schaeffer Lloyd Wilson Lloyd Dean Wellston Franklin Harvey Wayne Lemley Dorothy Carris Tessie May Cherwinger Walter Wilson Wieners and

Sage of Chinatown Sets Thought Yet Lets Action Remain

A quoted philosopher remarks that thinking guidance comes from others but personal action remains for each individual. The line contrasts safe guidance with autonomous choice and hints at reasoning over instruction. The text centers on a thinker nicknamed Hi the sage of Chinatown.

Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. William Mohland serves as W M and A W Yard is secretary.

Washington Lodge No A. F A. M William Mohland W. M A. W. Yard

Train schedule notices and stops listed

The document lists daily and regular train stops including Golden State Limited No. 8 Eastbound and California No. 43 with discharge and passenger stop details. It notes local services, times such as 3:45 p m and 1:59 a m and mentions stops at Tucumearti New Mexico and beyond with advance arrangements.

Golden State Limited Californian N. M California

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