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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
3
A Fox Movietone segment features a youth heavy program with more than 20 babies in a large baby buggy and Water Catlett with Luren Littlefield performing a parody. The all talking and singing sequence highlights youthful energy throughout the screening.
Mrs. George Passmore of Ames Iowa credits Konjola with dramatic health improvement after months of weight loss and nervousness. She reports gaining 15 pounds after four bottles, improved appetite and sleep, and plans to recommend the remedy. Konjola is sold in Washington Iowa at Geo L McDaniel drug store and by major druggists in the region.
The lavish production Happy Days at the Fox theatre features Will Rogers Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell among a stellar lineup including Victor McLaglen Edmund Lowe Walter Catlett and George Jessel. The colorful spectacle showcases elaborate costumes and a prominent musical score by George Olsen and his band.
On the Malay Peninsular waterfront sequence a diverse cast of Chinese Filipinos Malays Fiji Islanders and Cockneys faced language confusion while Director Karl Brown struggled to issue orders. A writer with Fast experience translated into several languages and kept filming moving.
Dr John R Mohler chief of the bureau of animal industry told Midwest tuberculosis delegates in Cedar Rapids that livestock producers should abandon obsolete methods and adopt industrial standards He praised tuberculin testing and criticized doctors doctors attempts to doctor animals for show purposes.
The Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Athletics join Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Braves in the opening intersectional series in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. East West play runs through May 16 with eastern National League clubs in the western circuit and western American League clubs in the east. The day’s results feature pitchers and hitters across multiple clubs, with Pipgras pitching shutout for the Yankees, Robins beating the Giants, and Meusel's key hits aiding the Reds.
Riverside residents recount a weekend full of visits as Mr. and Mrs. Clement Mottet hosted in Iowa City. St. Mary’s students presented the home talent play A Family Affair at Richmond, while birthday celebrations and a Whist club gathering filled the social calendar.
In a tightly contested bout the squad could not mount a decisive rhythm and lost the decision 6 to 4 after failing to bunch their blows.
A sale paragraph from JLYTLE'S The Richililey Grocers promotes Baby Stuart canned grapefruit two servings per can at Loc. and Plymouth Rock canned peas with tender flavor. It rolls through Richelieu macaroni, tuna, candies, golden bantam corn, delivery, and Eagle Stamps with all cash purchases.
TALLEYRAND June Sheetz Correspondent reports on visits and social calls. Mrs Theresa Bomber and Mrs Rusha Tines aided Mrs Irene Conrad. Aleta and Cletus Sieren called at Robert Sheetz home. Frankie Greiner owns a Pontiac coach. Mr and Mrs Ross Sheetz visited in Sigourney. Jake Keifer recovering from mumps.
Secretary of State approved articles for Ko nigsmark Sales Co Cedar Rapids capital 10000 with William J Konigsmark as president and treasurer. Also approved Home Sanitation Co Waterloo capital 25000 with H J McAllister as president and treasurer. Detailing murder charges against Kenneth Sonderleiter and Clarence Campbell in Jack Harris shooting case. Ames program on May 10 focuses on rising Iowa farm land prices with a committee set to arrange details.
Miss Theresa Buch spent Sunday with Gladys and June Sheetz. Mr. and Mrs. Will Crawford and daughter visited George Crawford. Ladies Auxiliary met with Mrs. Fred Greiner. fourteen members and one visitor, Miss Lillie Alliman, attended. A lunch of apricots, cookies, and coffee followed. Next meeting with Mrs. John W. Greiner.
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