Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1929

Page

5

Theatre Grand World Présents a Moving Lost Era Tale

The production spans scenes from a sorrowful mother’s struggle to shield her son from a harsh environment to the Great War era in America. Philippe De Lacey leads as the young son portrayed with emotional depth, supported by Constance Howard, Ted McNamara, and direction by John Ford. The narrative follows schooling, adoption by an aristocratic woman, and a poignant farewell as the mother watches hope fade.

Bell Pennett America Philippe de Lacey Meuilion Mianhood Fae Victor Melaigton Piegg Kilkenny Leoson Wateh Low Clayton Contance Howard Ted McNamara John Ford

Black Waters at Fox Theater Tonight and Saturday

A starless picture with a principal cast from San Francisco plays at the Fox Theater. The all talking mystery Black Waters features Kirkwood and Loder among a veteran ensemble from Peter Pan and other works.

Fox Theatre San Francisco Kirkwood Out Siary Firian Frank Reicher John Loder The Kins

Fragmented OCR: local report on interns and veterans

Incomplete text notes remarks about veterans from the state and reports from other cities. Mentions interns and dialogue but lacks clear actions, dates, or identifiable entities.

Thirst

Kaufman Family Gatherings Across Weekend

Andy Kaufman and Mrs Au spent Saturday evening with the Kaufman family including Louie Kaufman and Tami at Weineke. Lena Hertig celebrated a birthday with Mr and Mrs C W Jackson and Ann Kaufman. The Stalders and related families joined in visits at Emil Stalder home and August Glanz.

Ae Douglas Andy Kaufman Auurday Hanzman Dake Kaufmans Louie Kaufman Tami Weineke Boose Madia Lena Hertig C. W. Jackson Ann Kaufman Peter Lamber Arthur Conrad Till Ledger Thornton Alters Edith Stalder

Brighton Route One Prody A Borke and Local Visitors

Washington letters and social visits fill Saturday and Thursday nights with Prody Borkoski calling on Frank Clark at Wayland. Mrs Terry Gowey and Kenney attend Washington events. Mr and Mrs Victor Oswalt visit Keokuk to see Mrs Oswalt's gravely ill mother. Local residents, including Keith Barnes and the Grosseurs, are mentioned with Sunday activities and a Wellston school picnic closing the week.

Brighton Borkoski Avery Washington Jorton Terry Gowey Kenney Frank Lark Wayland Victor Oswalt Keokwk Wellston Clarence Grosseur Freseep Mervin Grosseur Hima Weternoon

Wellston School Holds Event With Awards And Picnic

The Wellston school hosted a May visit with twenty five attendees on the lawn for a end of term program. Students received honors for most improved writing penmanship and neatness. Miss Stout will leave and Miss Sayre will teach next year in Washington st.

Welston May Churchill Josephine Washington Little Walter Chas Brining Kanawee Hotle Anton Forrest Asinnin Miss Stuot Donal Irene Har Fest Herschel Corpman Josephne Einning Uene Harvey Lawre Miksehylov Wellston School Washington St Stout Miss Mile Sayre

Havre Brief Notes On Local Gossip And Events

Havre reports scattered local items from May 22: Walter Gard linked to a response, a Wednesday afternoon incident with Clem Baghe and others, and mentions of Howard Sir de from Washington. Names appear in partial form due to OCR.

Havre Dananier Berita Clem Amy Howard Sir Washington

Local Social News Highlights From Washington Area

Mrs. Wm McBride and Barnett family visited. Carl Schneider and Omer Wagner hosted. Al Prank Schmeder and Mrs MW Flynn traveled to Illinois to visit relatives. Fran Mayhew and Joe Klofenstein’s guests were reported. Helen Bishop visited Pred Areeil in Washington. Harold Kiopfenstein to graduate this year. several classmates named.

Wm. McBride Barnett Carl Schneider Omer Wagner Havre Helen Bishop Predareeil Washington Will Stafford Muscatine Harold Kiopfenstein Marie Zeislowsky Helen Itshop Virgie Willhompson Bana Weate Verm Stafford Montgomery Ward J. L. Pease Martin Westen Lillian Marjoree Duniar Carl Dunia

Melo Soap Ad Claims Cleaner Washing With Hard Water

An ad pitches Melo soap as superior for hard water, claiming clothes become snowy white without rings. It warns dirt shows in clean water and promises delightful suds using only the amount directed, urging readers to buy Melo at their grocer.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ireland Fox Films Verions Mother Machree Graham Theatre Loages Kennedy W. M Irene Bickford Raith Masonic Pulver Washington Lodge Theron J. Pease W. My A.W. Yard Eell Carleton Haven Arthne Goodin Pier Noobe RA Minsing HL & Vr Golden State Lmited California L. Goodlander CR &Q J. C. McKay Fastround Southwest Limited Dally W Douglas Sae A. Borke Springfield Kelly Washington Oil Co Niowa UNION Walter Gard SCO Suni-Blach Shell Sheil Feira Tess Sdn Brit Troleum V. Lou
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication