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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

5

Sale of $150000 Washington County Primary Road Bonds

Washington County Iowa will sell 150000 dollars in Primary Road Bonds dated June 1 1928 at the courthouse in Washington. The 4 percent bonds are redeemable after five years with annual 15000 maturities from 1934 through 1943. Bids due 2 PM Friday June 1 with certified checks at least 3 percent. County reserves right to reject bids. Chapman and Cutler to provide approving opinion.

Washington County Court House Washington Iowa

Blond Actress Lands in July Fox Film Love and Learn

Es ther Ralston known as Nancy Blake endures a jail scene in the comedy Love and Learn showing at the Fox theatre on Decoration day and Thursday. The plot follows a boarding school daughter who presses her parents toward divorce as she lands in a jail cell after a courtroom shooting. Lane Chandler stars as a dignified judge amid a string of humorous incidents and a strong supporting cast.

Esther Ralston Fox Theatre Miss Ralston Nancy Blake Lane Chandler Lane

Chandler Shines as Paramount Develops New Lead

In a Paramount production, the handsome young lead is highlighted for his standout screen presence. The film is directed by Frank Tuttle, showcasing his directing influence and the studio’s development of a rising star.

Dayton Grove Busy eighth grade and high school events

The eighth grade commencement and play drew a large crowd and the high school graduation with a class address by Rev. W. W. Bowers of Washington pleased attendees. Rural life notes include visits, farm work sightings, and local social reminders across Dayton Grove.

Dayton Grove W. W. Bowers Washington Walter Leet Betty Herman Schultz Leet John Robertson Marian Schultz Wilma Dorothy Leet Cloyce Dill Evelyn Dunbar Near Keota Cloyee Dill Billy Dusenberry

Fire at United Presbyterian Church causes roof blaze

Sparks from the chimney at the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City Sunday forenoon started a roof fire that was put out before spreading further. Local firefighters contained the blaze quickly.

Columbus Junction United Presbyterian Church Columbus City Columbus

Local social events and notices in Muscatine area

Junction fire truck arrived. The Ladies social circle meets Thursday with Mrs L F Vizard. Mr and Mrs J Fred Moore and son Robert and Miss Elsie Freeman were Muscatine visitors Saturday. Mrs J H Wykert and Mrs Hallie Hanft will host the Priscilla club Friday at Hanft's home. Cotter community club meets with Mrs Walter Davis Thursday. Herman Anderson will graduate from Parsons College Fairfield this week. Children's day observed in local churches June 10.

The Music Master screen version to screen Fox at New Graham

Those who recall New York in 1900 will see the Belasco Warfield triumph in the Fox presentation at the New Graham Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. Alec Francis stars as the title character with Lois Moran Helen Chandler and Neil Hamilton in key roles. Bill Tilden appears as the butler in a light reference to the era.

New York Fox New Graham Theatre Broadway Dolly Gray Bedelia Bill Tilden Butler

Redemtion Notice on Wash. County Tax Sale Property

State of Iowa to Sarah E Brown and heirs warning of redemption deadline 90 days from service for Lots 1 and 4 Block 21 Highland Park Addition Washington town Washington County sold for taxes Dec 2 1918. Jacob Sheetz holder of certificate of purchase will deed if not redeemed. Dated May 28 1928. IX club news notes Mrs Marshall Gannon hosts Friday at 8013

Washington County Sarah E. Brown Iowa Highland Park Washington Jacob Sheetz

Memorial Day Preparations and Lodge Meetings Announced

Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary plan wreath making in the G A R room Tuesday afternoon for Memorial Day observances at Grace Hill Cemetery is set for 3 p m. The Kelah club meets Friday with Mrs Lauder. Masons Washington Lodge No 26 AF AM meets May 31 at 6 20 p m at the Temple to confer the third degree and host Columbus Junction lodge. Rebekahs hold a regular meeting Friday evening with election and initiation.

Fairfield Henry Bowes Mollie Tierney Damascus Shrine Mason Temple Rooms L. A. Jones Sara E. Walker Worthy Washington Lodge A. F A. M American Legion Auxiliary Kelah Club Washington Lodge No AF & AM Temple Building Columbus Junction Lodge

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