County Board Proceedings May 23 1938 Action on road funds
The county board met with all members present and approved a resolution to distribute the trunk road fund and road maintenance fund across three districts. The plan assigns construction and maintenance costs by district, requires the engineer to certify baselines, and provides for separate district funds and a 60 day interval for WP A fund adjustments. Bids for grading work on County Trunk Road K North and South were opened and the lowest bid from F T Pitak was accepted for $3531 58 1 2. The meeting also revised election boards for several precincts and adjourned to meet at the auditor’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Hoover
Stamps— Fe
County Trunk Road Fund
WPA
Appanoose County
Chage
Bellair
Lincoln
Franklin
Pleasant
Caldwell
Sharon
Wells
Washington
Odell
Douglas
Vermillion
Sharon Twp
Independence
Johns
Walnut
Chariton, Taylor
Union Two
Board of Supervisors
Sherman
Harry Stamos
J. A. Hoover
Dean
Township
Forrest Warner
Newton
Iowa
McGuire Bros
Ottumwa
J. McCormick & Son
Olin
F. T. Patik
Cedar Rapids
Dickson Construction Co
Centerville
G. H. Lowe
F. T. Pitak
C. S. Egpart
Maude Hickman
E. R. Marple
Bess Everman
W. B. Hays
Hale Greenleaf
Harry Conner
Dan O’hair
Lucille Whitney
A. M. Winter, Sy
Chariton Two
H. P. Argo
Simon V. Haines
Bnsil Hiatt
Virgil Long
L. R. Crouch
H. P. Schwarzenbach
Emil Long
Harry Robertson
R. R
Heavy apple crop needs thinning says extension horticulturist
Western to central Iowa reports unusually heavy apple sets this spring. S. W. Edgecombe of Town State College extension hort iculturist urges thinning to 6 to 8 inch spacing to boost fruit size and reduce culls. Peaches and plums may also be thinned to improve size and quality with spacing guidelines provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Edgecombe
Town State College Extension Horticulturist
Iowa
Edgecombe
Light Vote In Washington Two
Washington township Democrats finished their primary business with a light 208 vote. parties favored Guy M. Gillette for state senator and Ruth Hollingshead for U S Congress representative. Local results show Meyers Richardson Hollingshead etc with several county and district offices filled. Republican side reports Dickinson narrowly ahead Thurston and multiple local candidates with 178 ballots cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Guy M. Gillette
Ruth Hollingshead
Congress
Sherman West
United States
Joseph J. Meyers J
Ellsworth Richardson
Roy EK
Stevens
Otha Dy Wearin
Wilson G. Byerhoff
George B. Burdock
Roscoe C. Wales
Mirs
Will Seath
Bert R. Davidson
Edward P. Powers
Appanoose
Board of Supervisors
Russ McCann
JC. S. McDonald
Earl van Dorn
Grover Easter
Taylor McCoy
L. J. Dickinson
Lloyd Thurston
Carl le Compte
J. R. Barkley
Arnold Webb
Jack Bailey
Frank Stober
J. A. Hoover
S. A. Martin
Geo. W. Swan
Grace L. ‘Bedinger
Laurence A. Osborn
District Court
G. (Mage) Luce
Jim Douglas
Delmar R. Wilson
John R. Smith
Charles L. Johnston
B. B. Parker
Frank E. Stober
Ross Wells
Harry Stickler
Washington and
Wells Townships
Used Car Bargains from 1930s assortment
A compact catalog of vintage autos and services listing 1938 Ford V-8 Deluxe Tudor and other Fords with details on features such as radios heaters and trunks, plus 1928 Whippet and 1929 Model A Tudor. Also notes repairs, body work, welding and auto painting services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alemite
Seed ideas for cover crops suggest sorghum cane use
The notice advises sowing Sorghum Cane on unplanted land this season. It cites E. Barkley’s seed ad noting 25 tons of hay from 6 acres with just over one bushel per acre. The crop is easy to harvest and good for stock including hogs, with a sturdy root system preventing soil erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Barkley
Gale
Eastern Star Chapter Notice Meeting Friday June 10
Regular Eastern Star notice calls a meeting Friday night at 8 o clock. Members and visiting members urged to attend with initiation and refreshments. Mrs. Paul McDanel, W. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Chapter
For Sale 62 Trade Span of Work Miles
Short classified note lists a 62 trade span of work miles for sale seeking George Ocker contact. Includes call or see George Ocker for details.
Social Gathering Hosts A June 1 Party In Town
Miss Wilma Starr entertained a large group of local youths and couples Wednesday night June 1. The guests included many young women and men from families in the area. The evening featured games and refreshments such as pie sandwiches and kool-aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Starr
Lula Waybill
Lois
Lillith
June Smith
Kathleen Evans
Wilda
Madelyn
Betty Francis
Graves
Ida Mae
Ruby Davis
Irene
Neva
Martha Kinsler
Geneva Goldenstead
Helen Henderson
Colleen Stober
Norene
Beatrice
Ilene Starr
June Briggs
Reva
Ilene Lawson
Vernon Waybill
Elza
Smith
Keith
Kyle
Kennen
Noel Evans
J. D. Graves
Wilbur
John Davis
Carl Goldenstead
Curtis
Clinton Henderson
Clifford
Marvin Lawson
Logan
Marvin Tharp
Demar
Rex
Buell Horn
Charles van de Vere
Buhlas Jennings
Junior
Donald Brunk
Kendall
Quentin Johnson
Lloyd
Bob Kinsler
John
W. Starr
Bake Sale by Woman's Missionary Society at Elmer Wood Co
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church will hold a bake sale on Saturday June 11 starting at 11:00 AM at the Elmer Wood Co Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Elmer Wood Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
the County Board
Casady Motor Co
Ford Sales and Service
Ford
Moulton, Iowa
Paul McDanel
W. M
George Ocker
P.O
McKesson & Robbina
Fairfield
Conn
Nane
Addresa
Janesville
Wis
C. M. Mckatridge
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