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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1929
Page
3
The Society met to discuss Christmas and News of the Poncas by Mrs Amy E Boo F read by Mrs Robins. Attendance was high but road conditions kept some away. delegates to the Keota convention were chosen and future committee roles, including a membership drive, were announced.
A March 15 1929 wedding at the Unitarian church Chicago 37th and Woodlawn was conducted by Minis Devon Orden. The couple Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick announce home at Keenwood Chicago. Invitations noted guests and social events with St Patrick season decor and gatherings.
A faded ad touts MELLO GLO face powder as a pure, long lasting cosmetic. It claims the powder stays on, never causes a sty or flaky skin, and does not clog pores. Presented with product names and pharmacist mentions, it mirrors a vintage beauty ad voice.
A fragment suggests DEL Lev Henry Schwerng married Kila Heckert in 1936. Schwerins told the license clerk he was lonely and wanted someone to take care of him in his declining years.
Iowa City March 18 Lawrence Griswold, Western Conference all around champion, will helm the University of Iowa gymnastics squad for 1920. The Fort Madison veteran was named captain for his junior season, succeeding C Ges of Anamosa as team leader.
Practical advice for soothing infants with cold symptoms. Recommends keeping the baby warm and ensuring smooth bowel movements. Promotes Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy to ease fretfulness, colic, gas, constipation, and diarrhea, claiming rapid relief and authentic Fletcher signature on bottles.
In a Cottage Grove Presbyterian Church speech Speaker Johnson urged citizens to take interest in the workings of the state government and Supreme Court. He argued every decision directly affects all residents and that public sentiment is reflected in laws passed by the legislature. He stressed the sacred duty of voters to aid in formation and enforcement of policy and praised prudent appointments and executive duties.
In Columbus Junction on March 18 Dr J and Martha Rutor are noted. A new department will handle vaccination duties at the Louisa County School in the Wapello high school building March 20 and 21. Local residents seeking hog permits are invited to participate. Mrs Mary Brown of Winfield, formerly in the Chu hotel business, returns to Junction to head Main street ventures. Glenn Kerr of Tarkio, Missouri visited his father James this week. The Rev and Mrs John T. hosted the session and trustees of the United home day event in the evening.
The Graham Theatre screens The Garden of Allah inspired by Rex Ingram and Robert Hichens with Ida Lupino and Alice Terry leading a cast including Ivan Petrovich and Marcel Vibert. The feature highlights the Sahara estate famed for its eight acre lush gardens, a purple marble dog statue, and Hollywood publicity tours claiming Algeria Biskra and Tunis. Brown directs the Metro Goldwyn film as it draws long travel itineraries and desert car expeditions from Algiers toward the Sahara rim.
The film features star turns from John Mack Brown Lewis Stone and Hobart Bosworth, with Arlen providing the ideal vehicle and Him delivering a panoramic pictorial sweep. The suspenseful, well acted supporting feast welds together pilot and players, promising strong audience enthusiasm.
Clarence Brown directs a powerful love drama noted for its intense acting. Three principal performers deliver standout work, with painstaking production values and convincing onscreen chemistry. The film elevates its material through refined performances and strong visual storytelling.
The afternoon section will meet at the Lil’s Tuesday. Mrs Speidel and Mrs Dawes will chair the event, coordinating arrangements for the exhibit and related rugs display.
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