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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1949

Page

3

East Washington street paving begins amid community view

The writer describes a small crowd observing brick removal and concrete paving along East Washington street fronting city hall. Utilities will lay pipes before concrete, older brick underlayers revealed, and trees marked for removal sparking local debate. Traffic noise, night hours, and fire truck access are noted as residents react.

East Washington Street Johns Lowash Custer City Hall Burlington John Lowash Washington Square East Washington South Second Avenue Oskaloosa Grinnell Main Street Highway 92

Three-Quarter Century Club Members Count and Reunion

The Three-Quarter Century club notes a 225 member headcount after 31 new joiners in the last year. The meeting at the country club featured address by Mr. Shannon and violin numbers by Rev. Walter Smith, with plans for social visits and renewals among attendees from Washington and Washington County.

Washington Washington County Walter Smith Shannon

FIND $7 400 IN ENGEL S SHORTS

A short list of names accompanies an apparent claim or notice item involving missing money amounting to 7400 dollars. Individuals and spouses from multiple towns including Washington Wellman Brighton West Chester Riverside Keota Crawfordsville Mulberry and Anamosa are named alongside several Mrs. or Mr. listings. The list appears to document claimants or participants related to the Engel shorts matter.

Sigmund Engel Chicago Top Romeo Chester L. Fordney Fngel

Local Notices Include Visitors and Church Preaching Plans

A list of residents visiting relatives and attending events across Keota Washington Davenport and Muscatine plus a note that Rev Thompson will preach at two churches as a candidate Margaret Thompson studies at Parsons College Fairfield and Cedar Rapids Bausch family reunion attendance and various family visits are mentioned with names and places A brief food note suggests serving waffles with creamed chipped beef in shortcake style for brunch.

Thompson Margaret Thompson Parsons College Fairfield Nile Bauseh Wayne Allen Alden, Minn Clarence Bausch Bausch Cedar Rapids

Rural Young People Organizes Local Chapter

Louisa county hosts first monthly meeting of Rural Young People in Columbus Community building. The new organization for post high school non married youths aims to discuss education service and recreation with over 60 Iowa R Y P groups statewide. Reverend Frederick W Thompson and family will speak at Haskins and Central Presbyterian churches on Sunday August 14 with a basket dinner at noon.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Columbus Iowa R.Y.P Frederick W. Thompson

Raspberry blight prompts pruning and burning of dead canes

Raspberry blight is caused by a mold organism and the old dead canes should be pruned out and burned soon after the plant has leafed out.

Tender Steaks Broiling Best Prep Method

Tender steaks are best broiled with one inch cuts two inches from heat and two inch cuts three inches away. Clear guidance on heat distance to achieve optimal doneness.

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