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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1929

Page

5

Norma Shearer Stars In The Last of Mrs Cheyney At Fox

Norma Shearer headlines The Last of Mrs Cheyney at the Fox Theatre in a witty all talking adaptation of a stage hit. She plays a poised aristocrat who is also a charming thief, aided by a striking butler as she steals a priceless necklace from a hostess. The plot builds to a dramatic climax as the ruse unravels.

Norma Shearer Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Mrs Cheyney Frederick Lonsdale Fox Theatre Miss Shearer George Arrand Herhostess

She Goes to War Why a Woman's War Story Captivates

A Graham theatre tonight presents She Goes to War a dramatic romance that portrays women's pivotal role in war not just as comforters but as strength. Featuring Eleanor Boardman John Holland and Edmund Burns in a Henry King production based on Col Rupert Hughes story the film blends comedy pathos thrills and spectacle to offer a memorable group performance.

Stella Dallas Tomble David Henry King Eleanor Boardman John Holland Alsi John Edmund Burnshei Col Rupert Hughes Graham Theatre

Regular meeting of regional organizers to install new officers

The American regionatsiteries will hold their regular meeting Friday evening at 7 o'clock. New officers will be installed by Mrs Harold Ross of Wellman. A pot-luck supper is planned at 50 Pitt.

Harold Ross Wellman

Three loads of cattle head to Chicago from West Chester

Dayton correspondent reports Will Munro hauled three carloads of cattle from West Chester to Chicago by rail. The beef are described as exceptionally fat and well fed, with eyes on a strong market as corn ripens. The piece notes rising land sales in Iowa and references residents Will Brining and local families. It also mentions a weekend visit by the Koch family and a gravel Iowa City road condition observation.

West Chester D. K Munro Chicago Mr. Munro Washington County Will Brining Mike Koch Sigourney Jake Conrad Keota John Koch Washington Iowa City Reister Brother

Butter Business Tale Reflects County Industry

A narrator extols the butter trade as the county’s largest enterprise. They emphasize deep family roots and generations learning the business, noting that one must grow up in it to truly understand, with fathers and uncles shaping the path.

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