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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

6

Young Tom Edison opens at State Theatre for four days

The film marks Rooneys first biographical role and first for a juvenile star. Mickey Rooney stars as a young Edison with Virginia Weidler as his sister. Fay Bainter and George Bancroft play Mrs. and Mr. Edison beside a strong supporting cast. Director Norman Tauroe and producer John W. Considine Jr. reunite after Boys Town for this human interest tale of an American boy proving his worth.

Tom Kidison State Theatre Rooney Tom Edison Mickey Virginia Weidler Hardys Hollywood Fay Bainter Mrs. Edison George Bancroft Norman Tauroe John W. Considine, Jr Thomas A. Edison

America's Cliff Dwellings Concentrated in Four States

A survey notes prehistoric cliff dwellings are largely found where Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Arizona converge. Researchers highlight regional patterns in ancestral Puebloan sites and discuss implications for understanding ancient settlement.

America Colorado Utah New Mexico Arizona

Columbus the Second and a Friendly Discovery

In dusk, Mrs. Maynard resents a foreign family until a stormy night brings Joe Govani to her door seeking shelter for a resident, changing her view. The Govani family welcomes her to their home where Joe’s late Columbus Day kindness broadens the circle and heals prejudice.

John Maynards Guiseppi Govoni Johnny Green Willie Brown Guissepi Govoni Joe Guiseppi Dan Arnold Helen Columbus Don Mrs. Maynard Dr. Blake Govoni Columbus the Second

Government experts warn of silt-filled Boulder claim in 250 years

Government experts estimate continuing erosion will fill the Boulder claim with silt within 250 years at the current rate. The projection highlights long term environmental change and potential impacts on local land and water resources.

Huge Christ statue crowns Mount Cristo Rey in Texas

A 60 000 dollar 45 foot white Texas limestone statue of Christ sits atop Mount Cristo Rey near the Rio Grande in Texas near the New Mexico line. The monument replaces an iron cross and forms a shrine with an outdoor auditorium and pilgrim shrines along the mountain trail.

Mount Cristo Rey Rio Grande el Paso Texas Rio de Janeiro Urbici Soler New Mexico United States Mexico Serra Mulero Christ

Milk Free With Meals In Swedish Hotels And Pens

A note explains that in most Swedish hotels and pensions milk is served free at meals, similar to water in the United States, reflecting hospitality norms of the country.

America

Oil fields of three states beat Russia in oil output

Tri State Record notes Texas California and Oklahoma together have produced more oil to date than all oil fields in Russia. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month with Howard McBride W M and A W Yard secretary named.

Tri-State Texas California Oklahoma Russia Washington Lodge No A. F A. M Howard McBride W. M A. W. Yard

Railroad Timetable Highlights for Westbound and Eastbound Trains

The timetable lists daily and daily except Sunday departures for multiple trains including the Golden State Limited and the Californian, with local stops, discharge and pickup details, and notes on specific stations such as Knoxville and Davenport. Bus schedules for Burlington Trailways cover westbound and eastbound routes with departures from Washington and connections to Chicago. Tickets are available at the depot and local candy kitchen North Side Square.

Golden State Limited Washington Necthemseaoun California Knoxville Tus Candy Kitchen North Side Square al. Cantonil

Spearfishing Debuts as New Miami Sport

A Miami sport uses rubber spear guns and diving masks invented by Miami University student Chenault Elmore. Competitors must hold breath dive and aim quickly to spear fish, with skilled divers catching 50 pounds in half an hour.

Miami Miami University Chenault Elmore

Truck drivers in U S exceed population of seven small states

The current estimate of 3,100,000 truck drivers in the United States surpasses the combined population of Arizona Delaware Idaho Maine Montana Nevada and Wyoming, illustrating the scale of the trucking workforce relative to these states.

United States Arizona Delaware Idaho Maine Montana Nevada Wyoming

Coastline Length Reported for Japan

Report notes Japan has about 17 000 miles of coastline. Authorities and geographic agencies compile the figure as a measure of the nation’s maritime boundaries and land access.

Japan

Dansa del bacio: Italian folk dance at Pragelato

The Dansa del bacio remains popular in Pragelato where dancers perform to rustic tunes. At the end a musician strikes a high note and the couples embrace and kiss as onlookers cheer.

Pragelato Piedmont

Dry ice production shift to by product carbon dioxide

The text notes that dry ice was originally produced from carbon dioxide manufactured for the purpose, and that today at least 85 percent of production comes from by product carbon dioxide from fermentation and other industrial processes.

Hamper design saves time with removable bag and air base

A wicker hamper lined with a removable fish net bag speeds laundry. Spare bags keep clean ones ready to snap in place. The floorless, raised hamper ensures constant air space for faster soiling and drying.

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