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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1929
Page
3
The Washington County Board of Supervisors on April 2 1929 passed a resolution under Chapter 246 of the Code ordering destruction of nominus weeds and mowing along highways and notifying property owners of the action and control.
Miss A. E. Day of Davenport testifies Konjola relieved years of indigestion pains and nervousness after other remedies failed. She reports restored strength and digestion within a short time. Konjola is sold by Geo. L. McDaniel's Druggist in Washington and by leading druggists in the region.
The county orders all highway weeds to be cut at least twice during the growing season with first cut by June 1 and second by August 1. Owners must destroy specified weeds or face costs added to property accounts, with publication of the order in county newspapers. Dated April 10, 1929, HEL GRECIAN County Auditor.
Havre and surrounding area residents share weekend gatherings and house visits. Caroline Tucker moved to a new home in Havre. Mr and Mrs. Frank Schmekle spent Sunday with Geo. Chalip. Howard Baker attended a bus day event. Families, including Westen and Zivlow sky households, hosted relatives and enjoyed Sunday dinners.
Warner Bros presents Conquest starring Monte Blue directed by Roy Det Ruth at the Fox Theatre. The feature is all Vitaphone with natural sound effects including plane engines wind blizzard and radio tones. Adapted from Candle in the Wind by Mary Taylor with Eve Ansell and C Graham Baker handling adaptation and scenario.
Schap Ene and Caroline Schaffner headline a Graham theatre stage run drawing a large nightly crowd. The controversial show depicted a girl’s experiences with strong acting by Neil and Schaffner. Tonight a comedy The Old Grouch in three acts is billed, followed by Be Yourself on Friday, a top royalty comedy popular in New York and Washington stages.
West Chester with Washington county reports unusually mild March and April, crops ahead of many counties. Reflections on gravel roads, road funding, and state gasoline taxes. Local social notes include Mr and Mrs Nelson and others visiting, farm work, church attendance, birthday celebrations, and neighbors calling.
Community notes report Bernice Maas, Harley Myers slowly recovering, and John Kurtz renting Harley Myers oats. Mrs Koening’s mother dies after illness. Koening family travels to Washington for funeral. Nate Benson loads hogs for John Kurtz to Katona. general town chatter repeats.
The country club and their wives and children of high school age will hold a pot luck dinner Thursday at 6 30 PM. A surprise program will be announced during the ring. Bring sandwiches a dish to pass your own dish and silver.
The Wilson Brothers haberdashery promotes a wide seasonal lineup of men’s fashion. New shirts, ties, hose, and accessories come in various sizes and the latest popular styles.
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