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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1929

Page

5

The Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City at Graham theater

Thursday and Friday nights introduce laugh week as The Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City arrives at the Graham theater. The Universal comedy features Cohen and Kelly with wives after a year away, following their popular coastal farces with George Sidney Vera Gordon Kate Price and Mack Swain in supporting roles.

Cohen Kelly Universal Cohens and Kellys Atlantic City Graham Theatre Cohens and Kellys Carl Laemmle Cohen and Kelly Ben the Astut Mr. Laemmle George Sidney Vera Gordon Kate Price Mack Swain

The Careless Age at Fox Theatre with Fairbanks

The Vita phone production at the Fox Theatre stars Fairbanks Loretta Young and Carmel Myers. The Careless Age adapts John van Druten diversions with Holmes Hierbert Kenneth Thomson Doris Lloyd Ilka Chase and Wilfred Noy in supporting roles.

Fox Theatre Fairbanks Loretta Young Carmel Myers John van Druten Holmes Hierbert Kenneth Thomson Doris Lloyd Ilka Chase Wilfred Noy

Sophie Tucker Stars in Honky Tonk at Fox Theatre

Sophie Tucker presents a dual role as a carefree cabaret singer and devoted mother in Warner Brothers Vitaphone in Honky Tonk. The film shows her private life behind the public persona, with a plot about supporting her daughter at a European school.

Sophie Tucker Warner Brothers Fox Theatre Sophie

Konjola Health Claim From Iowa Farmer

Thomas Henesse of New London Iowa praises Konjola as a cure for indigestion constipation headaches dizziness and rheumatic pain. He says his health improved and he no longer feels rundown after using the medicine carried by Geo L McDaniel in Washington and by other druggists.

Thomas Henessee New London Iowa Konjela Washington Geo LI McDaniel

Local Shoppers Back From Washington and Des Moines Trip

Mrs Grant Edwards returns home from a Washington shopping trip while many Washington residents join in shopping outings in the city. Nurses from Washington attend a state convention in Des Moines, including student nurse Margaret Graves. Other locals travel to Davenport and Ottumwa for visits, with multiple families listed among the out of town shoppers and callers.

Grant Edwards Crawfordsville Washington Margaret H. Rose Washington County Hospital Ed Squire Margaret Graves Des Moines Miss Graves Iowa City J. A. Lemley Frances Sales Brighton

Honky Tonk Show Cast With Tucker Prompts Reveal

The play reaches a turning point as a reckless young millionaire enters and the truth emerges. Star Miss Tucker is supported by George Duryea Lila Lee Audrey Ferris Mahlon Hamilton and John T. Murray in this notable performance.

Miss Tucker George Duryea Lila Lee Audrey Ferris Mahlon Hamilton John T. Murray

Community notices and gatherings briefed from Ainsworth dates

Social and club events include Juanita Rosenberger and friends at Chautauqua park then a Reed family social near Washington. A marriage unites Pearl Robertson and Artford A. Richardson on October 9 at the parsonage. Fortnightly Art department reports progress with a planned seven piece orchestra. Church activities note reorganized school orchestra and choir practices with a banner Methodist day and league service led by Mark Meereedy.

Pearl Robertson C. C. Robertson Artford A. Richardson J. A. Richardson A. A. Vinz West Chester C. C. Wilson Art Department

Pape's Cold Compound Promises Fast Relief

Singers and anyone can fight cold symptoms with Pape's Cold Compound in pleasant tasting tabs. Sold for thirty-five cents at drugstores, it dries mucus and relieves throat soreness. Church events and Ainsworth school reports show strong activity and high student performance in the new term.

Pape

Local Social Happenings and Church Board Meeting

Columbus Junction visitors include Mrs FE Spessard and Mr and Mrs Wm Paul with Mrs Anna Tedford. Muscatine guest Marion and Mary Elaine Chihak. Chihak from Chicago. Easter couple at Riley home in Burlington. Date Thompson injured a limb and was taken to Washington hospital Thursday. Methodist church school board met at the parsonage for the first year meeting reviewing work and planning to become a standard school with enrollment data prepared by Ella Crawford. Dr F M Mahin to conduct an activity.

Wm. Paul Anna Tedford Columbus Junction Pauline McConnell Marion Mary Elaine Muscatine Wm. Chihak Chicago Krank Chihak T. J. Easter Burlington Church School Board The Methodist Church

Vincl Promises Quick Weight Gain And Restful Sleep

Claims Vincl helps busy workers like Karl Dunlap gain five to six pounds and sleep better. Describes Vincl as cod liver peptone and iron and markets it as tasty for nervous or anemic people. Endorsed by J. E. Lemmon Druggist with upbeat testimonial of weight gain and appetite increase.

Karl Dunlap Vinci J. E. Lemmon Druggist

Lytle's for Good Foods Advertises Nuts And Rice

Lytle's for Good Foods promotes Jumbo pea nuts fresh from home roasting, Brazil nuts large and flavorful at 28e a pound, fancy English walnuts, Richelieu Rice, Stuart Asparagus Tips 3de a can, Rid dieu Beans 30c a bag, Bon Tou Santos coffee 45e a pound, and homemade Chop Suey ingredients arriving yesterday. Magic Discount Stamps offered with every purchase.

Brazil Santos

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