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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1928

Page

5

Excess Baggage opens at Fox Theatre with William Haines

William Haines stars in Excess Baggage at the Fox Theatre starting Monday. Once known for light vaudeville roles, he shifts to a grown up dramatic lead as a juggler and rope walker, delivering a lively performance from entrance to finish. He captivates as he vows to aid the ambitious Josephine Dunn and overcomes obstacles to her success.

William Haines Fox Theatre Haines West Point Josephin Dunn New York

Two Lovers and Vimy Banky in Pinal Costa Film Rise

Ronald Colman stars opposite Vilma Banky in the final Goldwyn presentation of Two Lovers. The film, directed by Fred Nilo, follows Leatherface alias Mark Van Styke in a tale of political intrigue set in Ghent and Flanders. Colman delivers a vivid, varied performance alongside Banky amid war era backdrop.

Ronald Colman Vimy Banky Two Lovers Roland Col Vilma Banky Graham Teat Samuel Goldwyn Fred Ni’ Lo Colman Miss Banky Barbara Worth Majle Plame Mark van Styke Ghent Leatherface William Inge Flanders Leatheface

Missing Page Fragments From Persian Proverb Note

Fragmentary text presents an old Persian proverb about a poor man near Paradise. The readable portion hints at a moral about desire and spiritual state but lacks full context and conclusion due to damaged OCR.

Columbus Junction Holiday Visitors and Events

Miss Pauline Johnston arrives from Iowa City to spend holidays with Mr. and Mrs. RS Johnston. Margaret Robertson Grace McCormac and Bessie Delzel arrive from Cedar Falls for holiday visits. A community Christmas tree and program is planned for Monday evening at 61. Mrs. George Townsend of Ainworth visits her parents. A. Williams visits Mrs. Frances F. Williams. Milo Weile and wife welcome a daughter born Saturday. The ladies social effort donates $20 to the Orphans Home in Ell Bluffs.

Columbus Junction Pauline Johnston Iowa City RS. Johnston Columbus City George Townsend Ainworth J.M. Norris A. Williams Spoend Frances F. Williams Milo Weile Ell Bluffs T Coun

Mrs G R Bruce Plans Chicago Christmas Visit

Mrs G R Bruce will depart Saturday evening for Chicago to spend Christmas with relatives. A Tow­nis resident returned Thursday from the city, where he had been in University hospital.

G. R. Bruce Chicago

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