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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

8

Local visitations fill weekend across Keota Riverside and beyond

Mrs Anna Lenninger visited Davenport friends while Ka Mikseh of Wellston stopped at Grace Brinning's. Ruth Johnson visited parents near Titus and several families hosted guests across Riverside, Keota, Lone Tree and Richland with numerous local relatives and friends listed.

L. A. Meridith Anna Lenninger Davenport Ka Mikseh Wellston Grace Brinning Ruth Johnson Mrs. J. L. Johnson Titus

The Washington Cleaners Largest Plant in Southeastern Iowa

The Washington Cleaners markets itself as the area’s biggest cleaning plant with 11 000 dollars worth of equipment. It offers cleaning for smart rugs curtains drapes pillow tops cushions upholstered furniture and all washable items. They provide men’s cleaning pressing and repair work and hat cleaning with a work guarantee. One day service is offered when possible and delivery is available.

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Norman Issues Statement on Clover and Alfalfa Farming

Washington county AAA chairman Wayne Norman issues guidelines on proving soil building practices under the federal program. Written evidence may include origin certificates and purchase receipts for red clover or alfalfa seed, with farm reporters verifying seed quality and adherence during inspections. A separate Des Moines item notes a judge freeing a motorist after a 10 mph speedometer error.

Wayne Norman Washington County Aaa Committee

Washington Fox theater unveils upgraded basement lounge

The Fox theater in Washington opens a remodeled basement lounge as part of an overall renovation including a redesigned lobby foyer and box office. The updated lobby features cream and green decor with high power fluorescent lighting, a new carpeted stairway to the basement lounge, and chromium furniture.

Washington Fox Theater Chas. Hennon W. Delfermann Carson Plumbing & Heating Company

Gangs in Europe and American Response

L. J. Kehoe argues that Europe faces a new wave of banditry led by Hitler and warns Americans to read the Dies committee report. He urges action against Bund, Communist, and Fascist groups in the U S and calls for vigilance against internal enemies.

L. J. Kehoe America Capone Dillinger Herr Hitler Europe Germany Czecho-Slovak Republic Holland Chamberlain Dies Committee Hitler Stalin England John Bull Ferdinand the Bull

Cattle Fraud Suspects to Face Trial in Iowa Case

Three men including Ernest Latta of Batavia and Frank Stever of Fairfield will stand trial for alleged deception in a cattle deal. Van Carter of Ot tumwa pleaded guilty and faces Saturday sentencing. Mrs. Winifred Ball, owner of the cattle, is the defrauded party with Stever a relative of special prosecutor George Van Nostran. Mason City laundries end seven day strike after federal mediation.

Ernest Latta Batavia Frank Stever Fairfield van Carter Ottumwa Winifred Ball Mason City Ideal-American Lyons Frank Wenig

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