Washington Oil Company Starts 17 Years Ago in Washington
Frank Bostwick recalls that Washington Oil Company began business in September 1971 and nearly starved for six months due to low demand. Founded by BF Bostwick and R J Tanner, the firm expanded from two local stations in 1921 to sixteen, with early sites on North Marion Avenue and near the Go-Gas station, later concentrating on East Washington Street.
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Washington Oil Company
Washington
Frank Bostwick
Tanner
Wea
BF Bostwick
R. J. Tanner
Go-Gas
Ford
Iowa Avenue
Dougall
Mr. Bostwick
Index to Auto Service and Garages
Directory listing of service stations, tank wagon operators, garages, car and radio services, auto body work, and automotive agencies with names such as Shell Bontrager & Erwin Cities Service Phillips Sinclair Sinclair Tank Wagon operators W F Measer Studebaker Cox Motor Co Pontiac Buick Ford Chevrolet Oldsmobile Hudson Terraplane Packard and Harold Mangold Auto Body Service listed for reference.
Washington garage pioneer Dick Ross builds modern service shop
Dan Hershberger and Dick Ross lead Ross Motor Service a standout Washington garage focused on service over agency sales. From early years with Willits and Ford shops to partnering with J. L. Pease, Ross established a facility in 1935 with Bear wheel and axle, Raybestos brakes, exhaust analyzer, motor rebuilding, and 24 hour Crane service.
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Dan Hershberger
Ross Motor Service
Mobilubrication
Washington
Clard Willit
Dick Ross
Willits
W. E. Hender
Ford
Tucker and Picher's
Auto Motors
J. L. Pease
Pease and
Armory
Service Trealy
Kevrn Payne
Karl Martin
Ross
Force
Ross's
J.L. Pegse
Raybestos
Washington Oil station grows with service additions
Washington street in 1927 saw an old residence converted to a gas station. By 1929 two wings were added to expand into a full service business with tires and batteries and other work. The firm now runs three tank wagons and stations at Wayland and Wellman, serving county residents and travelers attracted by added touches.
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Washington Street
Washington Oil Company
Wayland
Wellman
Wilma Martin of Mt. Pleasant Visits Home
Wilma Martin of Mt Pleasant spent Sunday at the home of her brother Homer Martin. Fred Martin of Davenport and H B Graham with Jane of Mt Pleasant joined in Sunday activities. Wayne Chamberlain, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Chamberlain, recovering after appendicitis surgery in Washington hospital. E V Humphreys and Dave Metzger attended local gatherings and entertained faculty at a dinner.
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E. V. Humphreys
Iowa City
Dave Metzger
Leaves Jail to Enter Veteran's Hospital
Des Moines reports Gov. Nelson Krascher suspended the remainder of Albert Matusik's six month Polk County Jail sentence to allow the World War II veteran to seek an altered operation. Matusik had served a bit over three months for child desertion and supporters argue he needed urgent alternia surgery.
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Des Moines
Albert Matusik
Veterans Hospital
Nelson GG. Krascher
Matusik
Polk County
Matausik
alLernia
Newcomers Compare Auto Service In Washington Garages
A survey of new residents shows Washington’s garages rival small cities in repair speed equipment and appearance. The study notes pride in shop fronts and uniformed staff and reports locals travel long distances for service. Kenneth Halderman will be buried with an Easter rabbit at his side after a fatal riding accident near Carlisle.
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Washington
Boy,3, Thrown From Horse Fatally Hurt in Farm Accident
A three year old farm boy Kenneth, son of Mr, was riding behind his elder brother to bring cows home from pasture when he was thrown from a horse and fatally injured. The incident occurred on the Carlisle farm as the family awaited promised rewards such as a faster rabbit. The report notes the boy's death and initial details from the scene.
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Carlisle
Kenneth
Fruit Canning Reaches Ohio Kitchens Around Apso
The practice of canning fruit began making its way into Ohio households around Apso, marking a shift in home preservation and access to preserved produce. Local historians note gradual adoption across communities as families adopted newer preserving techniques and equipment.
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Ohio
Apso
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M. L. Brown
Guy Knauss
Shell
Bontrager & Erwin
Cities Service
Lee Sueppel
Phillips
Economy Oil Co
Tydor
Brown’s Super Service
Bill Putman
Standard
Warren Donaldson
Sinclair
Farm Bureau Oil Co
Washington Oil Co
Dixie Gas
Dale Crandall
William Barth
W. F. Measer
Bud's
Cox Motor Co
Studebaker
Kiefer Garage
Pontiac
Buick
LC. Willits Motor Co
Hudson Terraplane
Putman & Hesseltine
Packard
Car & Radio Service
Harold Mangold
Auto Body Service
Stewart & Crone
Auto Insurance
Goodrich Silvertown
Tucker & Eicher
Dlr Bostwick
Ty Washington Oil
Washington County
Washington I
Wire Pennzoil
Pennzoil
Bontrager
W. Madison
Wilma Martin
Mt. Pleasant
H. Martin
Gas & Motor
OLLS
Cities
Centennial School
Veteran's Hospital
Brown’s
Bach
Goodyear
Truckers
Brown
Opposite State Theater
Daimler
Kays Fear
Akron, Ohio
Los Angeles
Cal
Mnolzeman
Gabela Banes
Cecil Halderman
Motor Company
Farly Ohio Fruit Canning
Wm. Barth
Vhone
Eeconomy OL CO
North Marion Avenue
Economy Oil Company
Marion Ave
Dale Gallagher
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