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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1929

Page

3

Local Theatre Coach Named For August Comedy

Lt. B Lupton a veteran play director will coach the Dutch Creek youth cast for the August 28 performance. The town also reports preaching services at the United Presbyter church after redecorating. Burial services were held for Charles McDowell and several local obituaries noted, with community announcements ranging from school hires to livestock shows and golf tourney prizes.

Lt. B. Lupton Dutch Creek

Washington Fetes Work and Wins in Chautauqua Week

Washington observes a chautauqua week with community events. the article notes 1909 era fairs, local marriages, farm awards, and civic notices including road improvements and personnel changes.

Eastern Iowa AAA Motor Club Washington

Death toll in Venezuelan governor killed in battle

General Emilio Fernandez, governor of Sera state, died in a clash while aiding a defense against a revolutionary incursion near Son Tex. The attack led to evacuations as authorities sought to stabilize the area amid ongoing unrest.

Emilio Fernandez Sera Invason

Washington County’s First Records and Early Washington

A detailed look at the Washington County courthouse records for Washington city, tracing the origin of the town’s plat dated July 17, 1889, with signatures of J. B. Davis and J. M. Snyder. The piece recounts Washington’s boom from 1857 to 1860, railroad arrival, and multiple incorporation attempts, plus a vivid contrast between historic and modern business firms.

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The Singing Fool and China Bound at Vox Theatre

The Vox Theatre presents Al Jolson in The Singing Fool with May Leavoy a life tale of a Broadway star. Also showing China Bound starring Karl Dane, George K Arthur and Josephine Dunn with Stark Mad and other features.

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