Preston to vote on sewer system in April
Preston voters will decide on April 18 whether to construct a sewer system after the town council followed through on a 1920 plan. Bids were opened April 6 with eight bids total. the lowest pipe line bid came from Independent Construction Co. of Davenport at 32 392.12 dollars and the disposal plant bid from John Anderson & Son of Maquoketa at 15 892.00 dollars.
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Preston
F. C. Schroeder
Independent Construction Co
Davenport
John Anderson & Son
Maquoketa
Town votes on sewer plan with two bids total 48284 12
Preston Tintes reports that town council accepted two bids conditioned on a favorable vote for sewerage on April 18. Total sewer cost equals 48284 12 plus engineer's compensation for a small land patch, enhancing church windows and heating. The church lawn will be shaped soon as Catholic and Lutheran structures beautify the north side.
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Preston Tintes
North Side
Catholic Church at Preston Now Completed
Finishing touches on the interior of the new Catholic church at Preston were completed last week. Stained glass windows arrived and were installed immediately, each unique with its own emblem and significance. The windows use two panes with an exterior glazed glass in the same frame and a one inch air space.
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Preston
Fire Ravages Oldsmobile Car in Bellevue Leader Report
A late night fire destroyed an eight cylinder Oldsmobile used for livery service near Belleville Hill west of town. Driver Floyd Degear and companion Floyd were aboard the car when flames took hold but no injuries were reported. Insurance covered part of the loss as authorities investigated the blaze.
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Nuvinei
Joe TH
Fally
Bacovets
Jass
Bellevue
Ker Hill
Maquokets
Floyd Degear
Floyd
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Paslira
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H. H.penrose
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Hand-Fischer Lumber Co
Raquoreta
the Style Shop
Maslin
Boelar
Castoria
Parke
Davus & Co
Callar
Broxam & Hinckley
H. Gary Buchner
Maquoad
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