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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1928
Page
5
Thomas Meighan stars as Captain McQuigg in The Racket an underworld melodrama opening at the Fox for a two day engagement. The Irish popular actor calls his latest role his finest in years praising the film and its cast and story as an ideal vehicle for his talents.
Mrs. C. D. Rawhauser of New London will be the principal speaker at the Federated clubs of Louisa county meeting at the Methodist church in Morning Sun Saturday afternoon. She speaks on What the Federated Clubs Are Doing and reviews a Des Moines state board meeting.Mrs. E. J. Pollock is county chairman.
D R Munro made a business trip to Missouri early this week. A N Bowen and Carlton had Sunday dinner at George Hanlon s. Willis Sissna of Cedar Rapids visited Warren Long from Wednesday to Sunday. Ralph Kleese returned from vacation in St Louis. Glenn Little family visited Gus Strum Wednesday. Matt Wehr helped Paul Sparks cut soy beans Monday. Agnes Bowen of Colorado is visiting A N Bowen. Ezra Reynolds of Richland visited Warren Long Sunday. Glenn Robertson visited J L Robertson. Robert Lease family of Sumner were guests of Mr and
Governor John Hammill will be the principal speaker at the corner stone ceremony for the Louisa county court house in Wapello on October 2. Masons of the county lead the program with Grand Master C E Wright of Clear Lake and Grange lodge officers involved. Arthur Springer will address Louisa County and Its Court House. The event includes special music. Mr and Mrs D P McGill celebrate their golden wedding at home with fifty two relatives present. They have nine children, 16 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs McGill was formerly Mae Latta.
In the district court of the southern district of Iowa Davenport division Oscar A Coon of Lone Tree has been adjudicated a bankrupt. First meeting of creditors set for October 10 1928 at 10 00 am at the office of the referee 115 East Washington Street Washington Iowa. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct related business. T L Brookhart referee in bankruptcy.
Martha Butler notes in Columbus Junction that S L Dun can will lead a seed corn selection demonstration Oct 1 and 2 with R H Porter discussing corn improvement and 13 plots under observation for visiting farmers. Miss Gertrude Coffin enrolls in Cedar Rapids High School senior class and will stay with her.
Crawfordsville reports the Methodist Sunday school boys and girls classes, led by W A Tracy and Hope Huston, held a weiner roast Thursday evening in the Fred Anwyl timber area northeast of town with their teachers as guests. Visitors included Mr and Mrs John Anwyl and others. school closed for a fall festival in Washington.
Sabbath school at 10 o clock morning services at 11 o clock Dr BE F Kimmelshue of Des Moines will preach Junior meeting at 6 30 o clock Subject Living for Jesus at school John 13 384-85 Memory verse begins with the letter K Y P C U at 6 30 o clock Subject Goals for our society Gal 5 22 26 Leader Louise Barnes
Methodist church lists 10 Sunday school 11 morning worship 6 30 Junior League 6 30 Epworth League 7 30 union service Rev. G W Poole pastor leads the services.
A church article urges revival and sympathy for the perishing, noting spiritual gains from Christ’s death and stressing a packed program with sermon notes, rally day events, and a Christian Endeavor meeting led by Alice Walker. It also lists local notices about hospital patients, visits, and a farm bureau event.
Pest control note promotes Meyers Red Fox Poison Kernels with bold claims. It offers Ready to use product for rats described as Sure Kill with no FP or MUSS. Pricing listed as 25c and 75c at drag columns.
A vintage advertisement touts Tanlac as a cure for gas, bloating, indigestion, and dizziness. It cites Mrs. Arvena Bowers of Topeka Kansas claiming weight gain and improved health after five years of digestive issues. The copy urges readers to try Tanlae Tenlis, promoted as pure and U S P recognized, with a money back guarantee.
Special session action authorizes a 100 million dollar state road bond program to finance a comprehensive paving and improvement plan. It details bond terms, funding through a primary road fund, county bonds deferral, and a statewide direct tax to cover interest and principal, with voter approval required in November 1928.
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