Mr and Mrs George Murphy Move to Haskins
HASKINS April 17. Mr and Mrs George Murphy have settled back in their home after over two years away while he worked in Davenport. He opened a welding and repair shop that is already busy. The item also lists several social visits and family notes from the Haskins area, including Mrs. Godlove and hospital trips, plus Vivian Booth returning for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godlove
Haskins
George Murphy
Davenport
FE. L. Conry
Clark Blackman
Leonard Strohm
Ainsworth
Paul Edwards
M. T. Coon
Raymond Moons
Hilton Coon’'s
Wm Bartnick
Jimmy
Michigan City
Ind
Early American flags and star patterns in history
Research notes early flag designs show stars arranged in circles plates and other shapes. Paintings like The Spirit of 76 influence belief about circle patterns, while Leutze’s Washington Crossing depicts a flag date before Congress approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leutze
Washington
Delaware
United States
Congress
Crop Report Indicates High Oat Seed Completion Across Iowa
Des Moines reports oats and small grain seeding nearly finished at 97 percent by April 13 while early fields show promise for above average stands. Wet conditions slowed plant work in south central and southeast Iowa with seven percent of oats still to seed. Frosts caused minor fruit damage and plowing progress sits around one half completed in west central areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
South Central
Local Bus and Train Schedules Released for Washington Route
The 107 W. 2nd depot lists Westbound and Eastbound schedules for multiple lines including No. 3 Golden State Limited and No. 11 Southwest Express with stop notes for Washington and Kansas City beyond. Local schedules show buses to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison and other cities with ticket sales at Winga's Cafe and depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
OHY Seniesnewese
Southwest Express
California
Washington
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
MT. Pleasant
Fort
Ison
Macomb
Quincy
Ils
Ft. Madison
MI Pleasant
Indianola
Kansas
W. 2Nd
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Sponsor Bean Yield Contests
Farmers encouraged to plant on grass as feed shortages push cattle horses and sheep to rely on pastures for 22 percent of forage. Iowa contests offer prizes and a first place certificate. local winners advance with five entrants for state judging. Entrants may contact Joe L. Robinson Ames Iowa for blanks and details with a July deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Prizes Announced for Iowa 5 Acre Soybean Contest
Ames Iowa April 17 Al most $500 in cash prizes will be awarded to winners of the 1946 Iowa 5-acre soybean yield contest announced by Joe L Robinson secretary of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association. The association will also conduct 12 district contests for the first time this year and local contests sponsored by local groups. The state winner receives $50 the John Sand trophy and a soybean growers medal for district first place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ner
Doyle Palmer
Wellman
Bert Kinsinger
Grundy Center
Robinson
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Clubs
Smith-Hughes
Joe L. Robinson
Iowa Cornan Small Grain Growers Association
Ames
Iowa
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
John Sand
City Officials List With Ward Names and Appointments
A roster lists city leadership including the mayor city clerk city treasurer city solicitor supt water and light chief of police fire chief street commissioner and park commissioners Marion S Bailey Frank B Miller J K H Lemmon Councilmen at large W B Dupuis T W Harwood First Ward R F McFarlane Second Ward A W Yard Third Ward Clarence Jacobs Fourth Ward Harry Montgomery City library staff Grace H Stephen Ruth Lytle librarian and assistant
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion S. Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. K H. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
T. W. Harwood
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery City
Grace H. Stephen
Selecting Fuel Wood From Farm Timber
Farmers are advised to cut trees that are dead crooked forked have fire scars butt rot or disease while saving young straight trees that could become saw timber. Tops and side branches from saw timber can be used as fuel wood.
Cautions On Painting Temperatures Vary By Authority
A review notes that painting should not occur near freezing. Some authorities warn against temperatures under 50 degrees while others permit as low as 40 degrees if the air is dry and freezing is unlikely.
Vermilion pigment known as cinnabar in natural cinnabar
Vermilion is a scarlet pigment that occurs naturally as the crystalline mineral cinnabar.
Ambulance Service Advertised for 305 West Main St
An ambulance service announces its operation at 305 West Main St opposite the court house with telephone contact listed as 253.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney Abstract Department
West Main St
Court House
Thone
Visual Training at East Side Square
John W. Lemmon leads a visual training session at East Side Square under the direction of S. Lemmon Company. The program appears aimed at improving recognition and spatial skills for local residents.
Washington Independent School District Officials List
County officers and school leaders are listed including County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R R Noonan County Engineer W P Rawn Welfare Director Mrs Payne Recorder Mrs Harriet Coulter Sheriff Harold Putnam Treasurer W E Howell Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill Coroner Dr W S Kyle and county supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Also Washington Independent School District Superintendent M M Schell Principal Miss Fither McCreedy School Board President Marion George Secretary C P Weldin Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Harry Ramseyer and Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M regular meeting dates First Friday Merle R Green W M and A W Yard secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Payne Marshall
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
W. E. Howell
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Clarence Fulton
Arthur Wiley
Washington Independent School District
M. M. Schell
Miss Fither
Washington Lodge No
A.F
A. M
Merle R. Green
W. M
A. W. Yard
Treatment and sanitation tips for farm mastitis and poultry housing
The article notes treatment aids mastitis in early stages but warns treatment alone often fails. It advises painting the interiors of poultry houses and barns housing livestock with white or light tints to deter vermin and insects. It also shares guidelines on handling frozen fruits: serve immediately, thaw only what you will use, and do not refreeze to preserve flavor and nutrition.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred MacMurray
Marguerite Chapman
Mr. Murphy
Delmar Blanchard
Mary Lou
Charles
Bert Dennis
Melvin
Levi Blanchard
Crawfordsville
Donald
Clifford Ballard
Burlington
R. G. Wessler
East Second St
Washington County
State Banking Dept
Harry
the Journal
By Ken Reynolds
Official
Washington Directory
Business City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
Washington St
Washington Fruit Mkt
Bee Line Taxi
BEE Line Bus Depot
Kansas City
Beyond
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
C. B&q
R. B. Haight
C. M
Southwest Limited
L. R. Carbee
Surlington
Eastpounda
Winga’s Cafe
BEE Line Transit
Judy Clark
June Preisser
Monogram
Edmund PD
Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Building
Benteco Food Store
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
S. W. Livingston
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Lloyd Lytle
John Lowash
C. P. Weldin
Henry Bailey
Pr. L. Jordan
Carl Hancher
Carl Kelly
City Fire
Ralph Minick
A. L. Griffith
Ruth Lytle
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Pittsburgh
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Rudy Wessler
George Pratt
Sherman’s Funeral Home
Claire S. Keating
Optometrists
Washington Concrete Company
North 12Th Street
Rock Island
John Shields & Sons
McAllister
H. H. McAllister & Son
Mt. Union
Walter Nicholson
2Nd Ave
Thrifty
Brighton
Kalona
Riverside
Lone Tree
Wellman, RT
Winfield, RT
George Canott
Joe Krotz
Gordon Shelman
Home Lumber Co
E. B. Hochstetler
Harry Malichgy
Hyrnest Petry Bordwell Feed Co
F. E. Reid
Frank C. Mayer
Miles Shelman
Howell-Shrader Company
Town City
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