Spectacular Crime Career of Dalton Gang on Screen
The State Theatre presents a Randolph Scott Kay Francis film about the Dalton brothers frontier careers. The story follows their ranching, bank raids, and the Coffeyville showdown, with Brian Donlevy and Broderick Crawford among the cast and Mary Gordon as the Dalton mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaga
Frontier America
Dalton Gang
Randolph Scott
Kay Francis
Dalton Boys
Ciiman
Coffeyville
Kan
Dalton
Wm. Swailes Family Return from Trip in Western States
The Swailes family Mr and Mrs William Swailes Billie and Mary Lou return from a motor trip through western states. Mrs FE W Alsip and Irene go to Fulton IL where Irene resumes teaching. Miss Wilma Gabriel returns to Macomb IL for nurses training after three weeks here. The Boulton Blanchard reunion at Columbus Chautauqua named Esther Boulton secretary treasurer. More than 150 attendance. The 1941 reunion set for the same site. Robert Moore travels to Lamoni for Graceland College teaching. 120th annual homecoming set for Sept 8 at Cairo Church of God. Officers and committee chairs listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthe Butler
Columbus Junction
William Swailes
Billie
Mary Lou
FE. W. Alsip
Irene
Fulton
Wilma Gabriel
Macomb
Ull
W. T. Boulton
Columbus City
Boulton-Blanchard
Nina Marshall
Ed Vandemark
Homer Winder
F. C. Sellers
Henrietta Salmon
Jack Liha
Jack Lihs
Frances Harrison
Iceland May Be Splitting Into Two As Cracks Appear
Fissures stretch northeast to southeast across Iceland in the same direction. Reykjavik reports a line of volcanoes near these cracks with lava fields larger than any similar eruption. Scientists will measure peak distances to test continental drift and Wegener’s theory of Africa’s drift from Europe.
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Iceland
Reykjavik
Alfred Wegener
Amerca
Europe
Man in Woman’s Dress Loses Libel Suit in Paris Court
Micha Poulain known for acrobatic acts appeared in court wearing a woman's hat and black satin frock under an astralian coat. The court agreed with the magazine that it was scandalous for a man to dress in women's clothes in court and dismissed the libel action. Police rules prohibit disguises in public without a permit, except during certain festivals.
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Micha Poulain
Paris
League Has Party Honoring College Students and Others
In Crawfordsville on September 3 the Epworth League of the Methodist church held a social at the church to honor students going to college or working away from home. Twenty five attended. games and social time followed with light refreshments. Families gathered, including Frank Fletcher and kin from Moline Illinois and nearby Crawfordsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvy Manners
Crawfordsville
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Frank Fletcher
Dell Ferrier
Moline
Vernon Fletcher
Ft. Madison Penitentiary
Virgil
Violet
Clover Leaf Club
Mildred Whiting
Business College
Burlington
Mildred
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court Iowa
Washington County Iowa hearings set for the will of Jesse A. Winga dated February 24 1940. The hearing before the district court or clerk is scheduled for September 9 1940 at the Washington courthouse. All interested must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will. Indian dental troubles noted by researchers say American Indians suffered similarly to modern people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Jesse A. Winga
Saine
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
R. R. Noonan
Smoker Named Major Cause of Lakes States Forest Fires
Dr Raphael Zun of the University of Minnesota reports that smoking accounts for about 34 percent of 73 740 analyzed fires in Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota since 1928. Debris burning incineration campers railroads and lumbering follow as major causes with smaller shares.
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Lakes States
Snce
Raphael Zun
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Washington Lady No 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lady No 26 A F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Worshipful Master McBride presides and Brother Yard serves as secretary at 4. Yard address not specified in readable text.
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Washington Lady
Howard McBride
W. M
W. Yard
Train and Bus Schedules for Washington Area Says Various Lines
Local and long distance trains and buses list daily and regular stop times for routes including the Meo Californian Golden State Limited and West Bound services. Agents Goodlander and Anderson note departures from Washington with connections to Davenport Kansas City Omaha and Chicago, plus ticketing at the depot.
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Golden State Limited
Washington
Golden State
California
O.M. A
P. A&p. RR. CO
Davenport-Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Natty Omaha
Thiokew
Chicago
Bue
Candy Kitshen
North Side Square
Coast
AL Gantons
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Westward
Ona Munson
Chester Morri
Thur
Zane Grey
the Royal Mounted
King of the Royal Mounted
FOX
George Bancroft
Mary Gordon
the Mothe
The
Daltons
Hlarvey
Sterchens Quen
P. L. Etter
Ctu Eey
Brian Donlevy
Woody Herman & Orchestra
Counk Cartoon
Little Blabbermouse
Wm. Swailes
Western States
IP Coal
Wilson Coal Company
Nourse Fly
AHL
Ivory
MR. Farmer
Mea
Nwt
Point Pennsylvania
Euter Tsey
Aerowax
Gail Bhi
Maxwell House
Van
Owa
Mrs. T. R. Gillespie
Donald Bell
South
Summen
League
Lyle Fletcher
Mrs
Clarence Fletcher
Ruthe Voss
Jewell
Manda Davis
Thornburgeh
Mre
William Cheney
Oelwein
Henry Cheney
William
Edna Rich
Goshen
Ind
Max Mitchell
Riverside
Garl SP
Snoxville
Depar
A. L. Goodlander
OO. B
C. F. Anderson
Kansas City-Daven- Port
Avaria
Sunda
W. C. Bell
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