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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1927

Page

5

Washington Fall Festival Parade Draws Wide Participation

Washington county invites all residents and groups to the September 29 30 festival featuring a grand parade with floats decorated cars and comic entries. The square will glow with farm product displays and night lighting while 12 free attractions entertain families. Theatres and local businesses offer programs and displays during the event.

J.C. Penney Co Washington Washington County

Baby Show to Highlight County Festival Entrants

Washington County festival features a Baby Show for entrants under three with four $10 prizes and ribbons for scores above 90. Judges include Miss Ella Reitan and county doctors. entries free and judged at the Y M C A as part of a two day celebration with other events and exhibitions.

Ella Reitan Washington Ene Leslie M. Eicher Washington County Evening Journal

Contortion Acts Highlight Special Exhibition Delights Audience

A lively entertainment feature showcases contortionists performing daring back and forward bends with a special costume display enhancing the exhibition. The sensational novelty act captivates audiences as this group presents stunts of nearly every imaginable nature.

Aerial acts headline festival fun with Shue rides

The text touts The Aerial Blacks as top acts with Foxy clown and Fred Shue offering three safe rides for kids and adults. It promises hundreds of laughs in a trick house while stressing safety and broad entertainment as a main festival event.

Fred Shue Mr. Shue

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