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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1936

Page

8

Harvester With Cast of Stars Is Star Maker

Newspaper critics hail Republics screen version of Gene Stratton Porter novel The Harvester opening Friday and Saturday at the State theatre. Alice Brady leads an illustrious cast with powerful drama while Russell Hardie Ann Rutherford Roy Atwell Eddie Nugent Joyce Compton receive high praise for their performances.

the Harvester Republic Gene Stratton Porter Alice Brady Ann Rutherford Sach Roy Atwell Eddie Nugent Joyce Compton

Prince Rupert's Land under Hudson's Bay Company name

Prince Rupert's Land was the territorial name used in Northwestern Canada during the Hudson's Bay Company era. The region later became part of Canada as new provinces formed.

Prince Rupert's Land Canada Hudson's Bay Company

Student Esther Hay Elected Phi Beta Kappa Member

Miss Esther Hay of Washington was elected a member of Phi Beta Kappa at Ss. U. U. recently. This is the national honor scholastic fraternity.

Esther Hay Washington Phi Beta Kappa Ss. U. U

Paint Time Ad and Weather Note

An advertisement urges savings on paint from George L. McDaniel Druggist and notes hog prices at 9.86 dollars. It also gives a brief weather forecast of cloudy skies with warmer temperatures tonight and Friday.

Class Play Delight Charms Evening Audience

The audience enjoyed the high school class play with Ferne Crozier drawing affection from the aging character. Jack Gibson played Mr Jarvis the villain, with strong turns from James Owen, Douglas Eastwood, Esther Smith, Betty Jones, Jean Jarrard and others. Maurice Brayton led the orchestra, while senior ushers and carpenters supported a smoothly trained production.

Ferne Crozier Jack Gibson Jack Mr. Jarvis Ruddock Keble James Owen Douglas Eastwood Bullivant Merridew Esther Smith Susan Virginia Betty Jones Jane Jean Jarrard Dr. Maclaren Vincent Krabill Naomi Wilson Isaac Wolfe Jarvis Junior Redlinger Maurice Brayton James Birney Adrian Sutton Virginia Crull

The Law in Her Hands at Fox Theater Friday and Saturday

Rivals at law Margaret Lingsay and Karen Hull star in a dramatic first national play about gangdom set in the Fox Theater Friday and Saturday. Gene Autry suffers a fractured arm in a fight from Lon Chaney Chaney Jr. in The Singing Cowboy, also on the Fox bill with new Autry ballads and Smiley Burnette songs.

Margaret Lingsay Karen Hull Bery Fox Theater Gene Autry Lon Chaney, Chaney, Jr Republic Smiley Burnette

Whaling supremacy in Long Island during early wars

Long Island’s wartime economy hinges on the whaling industry from the sixteenth century onward in East Hampton and Southampton. The era marks whaling as the area’s key economic activity, shaping communities and regional trade through harsh seas and expanding fleets.

Long Island Io East Hoonpten Seathamptean

Jerusalem Rebuilt Layers Raise Foundations 125 Feet

The city of Jerusalem shows long term elevation changes as successive rebuilding efforts have left foundations about 125 feet higher than earlier levels. Historic layers reflect repeated construction and sediment buildup over centuries.

Jerusalem Coles

Play directed by J Arthur Taylor draws large crowd

The production directed by J Arthur Taylor will be repeated this evening and another large house is expected, indicating strong audience interest and possible additions to the run.

J. Arthur Taylor

Dr George Blagg Dies at Grinnell

Dr George Blagg prominent Methodist minister dies at Grinnell age details note he served as ex superintendant of the Oskaloosa district and pastored Muscatine Albia Oskaloosa Grinnell in eastern Iowa. He attended Parsons College three years and graduated from Iowa Wesleyan.

Grinnell George Blagg Oskaloosa Muscatine Albia Iowa Parsons College Iowa Wesleyan

Van Buren County Young Republicans Endorse Calhoun for Congress

A. L. Doud Jr announces that Van Buren County young Republicans support John N. Calhoun for the Republican nomination. The statement says Calhoun is the only candidate with legislative experience and a proven record on fundamental questions affecting farmers, laborers, and business people, and urges district Republicans to agree.

van Buren County John N. Calhoun Congress A. L. Doud Calhoun

County Dentists Hear Talk On Child Dentistry

Dr. A. N. Humiston of Cedar Rapids addressed the Washington county dental society on child dentistry at last evening's meeting in the Congress hotel. Nine county dentists attended after a shared dinner in the Congress dining room.

A. N. Humiston Cedar Rapids Washington County Dental Society Congress Hotel Congress Dining

Horned Owl Faithfully Rebuild Nest in Harsh Cold

The great horned owl lays eggs in deserted hawk or crow nests or hollow trees. Despite subzero temperatures the birds remain faithful to their nesting site and care for their young.

Mrs Franklin urges Republican women in Kansas to back party line

Mrs Franklin of Kansas addresses Republican women urging unity with the party. She praises the supreme court, warns against mob pressure, and urges voters to elect national state and county tickets. George J. Van Buren and Herman Lord spoke on expenditures and district needs. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Franklin Supreme Court Joshua Israel George J. van Buren Fayette County Appropriations Committee Herman Lord Muscatine C. W. McLaughlin CC. A. Boice Josephine Bailey W. A. Gibson T. A. Michels Washington County Republican Women

Women voters urged to turnout for primary and rally

At the meeting the speaker urged women voters to attend the primary and bring others. Mrs F W Eastwood led a prayer opening. Miss Anna Daw son reported 132 members. A letter from Senator Brookhart expressed regrets over his absence. Funeral services for Mrs C M Maxwell were held at Sherman's funeral home with many county friends present. Rev Thomas Osborn and Rev D E Zimmerman led the service. Burial followed in Crawfordsville cemetery with pallbearers Orland Witting Vaughan Myril Wilfred Merle Donald Smith.

F. W. Eastwood Anna Dawson Senator Brookhart Farm Bureau Thomas Osborn Wellman D. EB. Zimmerman Crawfordsville Orland Witting Vaughan Myril Wilfred Merle Donald Smith

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