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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1939

Page

5

Barrymore Stars In On Borrowed Time At State Theatre

Lionel Barrymore leads a star cast in On Borrowed Time, a filmization of the Broadway hit opening Wednesday at the State Theatre. The story follows an old grandfather battling Death to save his grandson, with Cedric Hardwicke as the mysterious Mr. Brink and Beulah Bondi as Granny, alongside Be Beulah Bondi as Granny and Bob Watson as Bud.

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Editorials and War Talk Across Iowa Comments on Propaganda and Enduring Civilians

The piece surveys Iowa editorials on World War I era concerns. It notes cautions against trusting censorship and propaganda, questions who will win the war, and highlights the persistence of everyday life amid fear. It mentions Webster City Freeman-Journal and Spencer Daily Reporter voices on human resilience and evolving wartime fear including gas mask trends.

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England Youth Draws Curtains in Dining Room Joke

A country youngster in England is kept on the page and returns laughing from the dining room. He jokes that fourteen people were around the table and had to call him to draw the curtains. A housewife orders Mary to fetch a book on beauty for urgent use.

England A& & Page Mary

In Doubt in Judge Thomp son’s Court and Billing Mixup

A courtroom sketch shows a lawyer failing to impeach a witness by asking for presidents after Washington and Adams. An associate jokes the next president after Adams, while a music store ad department faces a billing dispute over unpaid pianos tied to a “pay a go” slogan.

Ed Burlingham Picks Blackberry From Ladder Heights

Ed Burlingham of Central area uses a stepladder to harvest blackberries. He notes the bushes range between 14 and 16 feet high.

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Father rescues girl from oncoming car in Greenfield

Sally Jean Don Carlos narrowly escaped harm when her father rushed from the street to lift her to safety. He bore the impact himself and suffered only minor injuries.

Sally Jean Don Carlos Greenfield

Riverside School Opens Fall Term With 95 Students

Riverside reports 95 pupils enrolled for the new fall term with 46 in the high school and 48 in the grammar division. New staff include High School Superintendent Robert Smola and assistant Father Gookin, who joins St Mary’s as a pastor’s aide and musician.

Riverside Yatton Mille Robert Smola Margaret Jan Griffin H. C. Borup Mazie Langel Mabel Clark Patricia Mougin Or Mary Helene Garkill St. Mary Thomas FP. Gookiv St. Ambrose College Davenport Ienard Jacobameier St Mary's Church Father Gookin St. Mary’s St. Ambros College Holy Cross Abbey Canyon City Colorado

Riverside News Briefs and Tournament Plans

A mix of local notices and upcoming events includes the Hi Lefball Club hosting a four team tournament at Hills diamond next June with Kalona Bayertown Morse and Jills. Pairings: Kalona vs Hills at 7 15 and Morse vs Hayertown at 8 15 with the final around 9 15.

Lowell Mass Ottawa University Ottawa Ontario Queen Victoria Dominion of Canada Hather Gookin St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore Mt. St. Mary’s Pacnia Colorado Father Cookin Riverside Hi Lefball Club Hills Diamond Kalona Bayertown Morse Jills Hills Hayertown John W. Tener Helen Wil Hardy D. & Hardy Leroy Hardy Willam Tener William Bins Iowa City Carr Charles Starr Cedar Haplin

Confucine Quote on Courtesy and Hatred

A brief aphorism suggests that if people showed courtesy for one day the hatreds of humanity could turn to love, attributed to Confucine.

Confucine

Two Ways to Fight Constipation with All-Bran

Kellogg's All-Bran offers a regular dietary solution to constipation caused by low bulk in modern diets. The ad promotes daily intake with cereal, milk, or muffins, plus ample water, made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by grocers.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

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