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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1939

Page

6

Hollywood Cavalcade Stars Sinnett Connors With Ameche and Faye

Michael Sinnett Connors stars in Darryl F Zanuck produced Hollywood Cavalcade photographed in Technicolor at the State Theatre. Alice Faye and Don Ameche lead a cast including J Edward Bromberg Alan Curtis Stuart Erwin Jed Wrouty Buster Keaton Donald Meek George Givet and Eddie Collins as the film charts Hollywoods rise from bathing beauties to world premieres.

Hollywood Alice Faye Don Ameche Michael Sinnett Connors Darryl F. Zanuck New York Molly Adair Buster Keaton Cecil B. de Mille David Wark Griffith J. Edward Bromberg Alan Curtis Stuart Erwin Jed Wrouty Donald Meek George Givet Eddie Collins

Statehouse praise from Belle Plaine Union editor

The Belle Plaine Union editor, a veteran journalist, voices satisfaction with how statehouse affairs are being managed, praising leadership and governance.

Statehouse Belle Plaine Union

City Officers Outline At 204 West Main Street

Abstract department in office at 204 West Main St is block east of Court House. City officers listed with contact details and office location.

West Main St Court House

London Bobby Bell polices in new blackout coat

The article notes policemen on duty in London wear white blackout coats to be visible during air raid blackouts. It mentions P. C. E. Bell as the police middleweight champion, seen wearing the new coat during the blackout era.

London Bobby P. C. E. Bell

Colorful Leaves At Wapsipinicon State Park Urge Visit

Anamosa Eureka editor Clifford Niles urges Iowa readers to visit Wapsipinicon State Park before leaves fall. He praises the riot of fall color on hard maples oaks and hickory with evergreen green surrounding, calling the scene a sight never to be forgotten and the climax of nature’s beauty.

Iowa Clifford Niles Anamosa Eureka Wapsipinicon State Park

Reporters uncover state job cuts under Wilson regime

Veteran reporters tracing statehouse events reveal initial estimates of job losses. Cy Clifton of the Des Moines Register cites 275 cuts saving over 400000 annually, followed by leaks of 375 more and then 4060 in the highway commission, pushing totals beyond 800 with savings over 500000. Further figures show over 1000 jobs abolished and annual savings surpassing one million.

State House Cy Clifton Des Moines Register Clifton Highway Commission Wilson

Washington Lodge Ac 86 Regular Meeting Chey Friday

Transportation notices list daily and partial service for trains from Washington area including Golden State Limited No. 1 Local No. 43 Californian and Eastbound/Westbound schedules. Local branch No. 480 Knoxville shows daily departures and agent details.

Washington Lodge Ac Ray Cox W. M W. Yard Golden State Limited Washington Gta S.li A California Knoxville

Plumbing One Trip Plumber Offers Guaranteed Repairs

Plumbing and heating installation and repairs advertised with guaranteed work and affordable prices. Contact via phone for quotes and service. Local trade listing aims to attract homeowners needing quick, reliable plumbing assistance.

Local visits and weekend trips across nearby towns

Mrs James Lowe of Brighoma visited Mrs Joan Westen Friday afternoon. Several families from nearby areas including Richland Keota Monroe and Muscatine spent weekends visiting relatives and friends in the region.

N. W. Edwards Dorothy Chrysler Davenport Geo. Young Lucile Kolesick Muscatine Tom Palmer Richland Wim. Palmer L. A. Meredith James Lowe Brighoma Joan Westen Harry Lauderman Milton Coffin Allen Fickling South English Clara Byers Fred Brock Mary Ann Billy Mame T Brock Fred Byers Eureka Clara Rivers James Farrington Monroe Paul Long Keota Chas. Snyder Iowa University C. K. Snyder H. M. Kelley Bruce Fox Kaloosa Bruce Kelley Marshalltown M. H. Bennett Joe Nelson Ed Nelson Howard Darnell Centerville Campbell McCartney Moline Addison Murphy Jennie Bruty Leo W. Shoenfelder Iowa City Ed Murphy Dave Murphy Rock Island Delbert Goodwin Willis Beatty R. RK Ruth Dupuis Cedar Falls Doris Klepfer Mabel Edwards

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