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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

Page

5

Roadhouse Nights at River Inn in Meran

A memory era comedy set near a town by a city stars Niki Perilous Fred Kotler Helen Morgan and Charles Ruggle. Clayton Jackson and Durante provide musical numbers as Ruggles courts Miss Morgan at the River Inn roadhouse. A riotous entertain ment tale with a new film star Jimmy Durante.

Clayton, Jackson Charles Ruggle Big City Kotler Helen River Inn Clayton Jackson Durante Ler Ruggles Miss Morgan Rand Jimmy Durante

Will Rogers in Fox Movietone comedy drama

Will Rogers stars in a Fox Movietone comedy drama directed by Frank Borzage. Rogers plays Pike Peters owner of a Claymor Oklahoma garage who becomes rich after an oil well. foreign trip and social climbing follow as Marquis de Condray tries to extort money. Cast includes Trene Rich, Marguerite Churchill, Owen Davis, Ivan Letvedett, Rex Bell.

Will Rogers United States Frank Borzage Paris Rogers Fox Movietone Fox Pike Peters Claymor Oklahoma

Dayton Grove Social Notes from Friday Events

Mrs 4 B e Correspon reports Jennie Strum and Jennie Strum at the Ernet Fisher home. Walter Leet visited Washington Friday afternoon. A B Otts and Jennie Strum in West Chester. Arthur Dayton and J A Walker hosted guests in West Chester Saturday. Earl Wymore lost a horse this week. Betty Leet returned to school despite illness. Mr and Mrs Walker were Wellman callers Saturday.

Jennie Luelle Strum Ernet Fisher Walter Leet Washington A.botts Jennie Strum West Chester Arthur Dayton J. A. Walker Earl Wymore Betty Leet Mrs. Walker Pepe Weis Bruce Moore

Chairman Legge to Stay on Board

President Hoover persuaded Chairman Alexander Legge of the Federal Farm Board to remain in office for another year. Legge’s initial term expires June 15, and he had planned to serve only through the farm emergency. He rejected opposition from grain traders led by Julius Barnes and the U S Chamber of Commerce. Legge has overseen national marketing cooperatives for cotton, wool, and mohair and pumped funds into stabilization plans.

Washington Alexander Legge Federal Farm Board Hoover Legge International Harvester Company Julius Barnes U. S Chamber of Commeres United States Adm

Levy Tax on Highway Signs Proposal Sparks Debate

Iowa legislators consider a state levy on highway signs. Foster proposes a tax of 1 to 10 cents per square foot, estimating potential revenue near 500 000 dollars annually. The plan faces concerns about sign removal and impact on advertising, with exemptions for landowners and calls for discussion among tax officials and committees.

Foster Board of Assessment and Review UW Lax Foater Legislative Committee Iowa

Birthday Dinner Planned for William Nelson in Keota

In Keota on March 25 Fay R. Thomson reports three daughters plan a birthday dinner for 87 year old William Nelson at his home on Saturday following his Sunday birthday. Attendees include Mrs Jenne Gardenier Frank Pringle and son Herb and Gerald Cartland grandchildren from Washington and Mr and Mrs John Cartland. Nelson, Keota’s only Civil War veteran, remains in fair health and attends church. Also noted are local obituaries and family updates including Rev W C Harper traveling to Cheney Nebraska after a stepmother’s death and Mrs Wendel Baker seeking treatment in Iowa City.

Keota William Nelson Jenne Gardenier Frank Pringle Washaston John Cartl Herbert Gerald Nelson United Presyhiterian Church W. C. Harper Cheneys Neb Joan Robert Helecher Keotak Chum Raymond Allister Ly Down Richland Carter Rom Inez Martin Wrash Neton William €.Holmes White City Holmes J. E Eaton Alfred Jones Washington BF. Holmes

Y M C A Spring Vacation Week Schedule Highlights

The YMCA announces a spring vacation week program with morning and afternoon sessions featuring free throw contests swimming tryouts boxing tournaments ping pong and track events. Activities include Leather and Aeroplane clubs, base hall time, and gym classes across multiple days with evening events and inquiries noted.

Oripay Warday Morn Schedul

Rubio Social and School Notes Highlight Local Visits and Hiring

Mr and Mrs Will heeseman and WV G Pleig and wife were Sunday visitors at the C B Morgan home. Miss Stella Ryals and Miss Lois Coffman have been hired as teachers for Rubio school starting in the fall term. John Lindauer and family spent Saturday evening at the O B Mor kun home. Miss Martha Olmstead of Des Moines visited local friends. A party at the O A Schutter home honored Mrs Clayton Morgan and Miss Olmstead of Des Moines. Hogs were shipped Sunday morning by the local shipping association. Augustine and P J Hoover of West Chester were in Rubio for business Saturday evening.

Rubio Wilheeseman WV. G. Pleig C. B. Morgan Stella Ryals Mise Lois Coffman Vie Schmitter Pleasant John Lindauer O. B. Mor= kun Martha Olmstead Des Joines Mts Clayton Morgan Jonson Miss Olmstead Des Moineme Hanan Fancily O. B. Morgan Chinco 1 Cal. Shipping Association Augustine and P. J. Hoover West Chester

Point Up Appetite With Bowels Cleansing Advice

A fragmented ad-like notice touts Cascarets as a daily stimulant for appetite and digestion. It claims chewing a candy tablet before meals improves bowel action and digestion, urging readers to buy at stores for a dime and use freely.

Caseraa Chile

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