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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1929
Page
5
A stray wild goose glides over the square near Crooked Creek at sunset. The bird clears the Colenso hotel as onlookers joke about a long race south and question the poem Whither amid falling dew.
The notice invites ladies to a social event at Mrs A D Rathmel's residence on Saturday night October 19. Guests are asked to bring a charge though the wording suggests a fundraiser or social gathering with a lighthearted, poetically phrased “bird with a broken pinion” motif.
Sophie Tucker the red hot mamma headlines Warner Bros Vitaphone musical Honky Tonk at the Fox Theatre Friday and Saturday. She makes her motion picture debut as the center of the New York cabaret night club scene singing her famous songs and dazzling gowns. Supporting cast includes George Duryea Audrey Ferris Mahlon Hamilton Lila Lee and John T Murray under Lloyd Bacon's direction.
Local Graham theatre debuts The Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City a riotous romance based farce. The film, shot on location in Atlantic City, features a beauty parade and the return of Cohen and Kelly to their modernized bathing suit establishment.
Miss Mildred Cass stages a fashion and style show for J C Penney featuring Miss Gooding and local models performing dance numbers. The event highlights local talent while showcasing Penney's latest styles and merchandise.
Mrs. Thompson J. Klotz aged 78 a long time Columbus Junction resident died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs O W McGrew home where she had spent the last four weeks She was born Feb 21 1851 in Lafayette Ind to Reuben and his wife She married Thompson J Klotz Aug 31 1868 Their farm home later moved to Columbus Junction Surviving are four daughters two sons two sisters three brothers fourteen grandchildren and a great grandchild Funeral services will be held Friday at 3 00 p m at the Retorned church with burial in Columbus City cemetery
More than a hundred local people will assist with community efforts. Mrs. G. W. Brock and Mrs. Eugene Lewis will host the Royal Neighbors gathering Thursday evening at the Lewis home. Friends and neighbors visited Mrs. Elien Hamiston, aged 86, who has been confined to her home for several weeks.
An old advertisement claims Kruschen Salts eradicate fat by boosting metabolism and energy. It promises weight loss within three weeks after taking half a teaspoon in hot water daily, with health improvements and a money back guarantee.
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