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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
8
Local Moves and Open House Plans Highlight Oskaloosa News
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Green plan to move to Oskaloosa Aug 27 after buying Cities Service oil station on Highway 92 near the square. They found a first floor apartment, and Mrs. Green may take a teaching position in the Oskaloosa grade schools. Mr. and Mrs. Boyer and sons returned to Elkhart Ind after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Karl Schmidt announce a closing out sale and will live in a trailer east of town near The Pig. Mrs. Schmidt will help with restaurant work for the Hartsells. Also noted are denim pants at B and B Clothing and Mae Cannon of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Green
Oskaloosa
Green
Cities
Highway 92
David Boyer
James, Stanton
Johnnie
Elkhart
Ind
Karl Schmidt
Schmidt
Hartsells
Jack Rodgers Visits Haskins
Jack Rodgers the repairman arrived Aug 11 in Haskins and stayed the week. He fixes lawn mowers clocks sewing machines and sharpens scissors and knives while also playing piano. A group gathered at Mrs Godlove’s home Thursday after his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Godlove
Haskins
Jack Rodgers
Local Social News Highlights From Community Visits
Elaine Hoback and Mrs. M. T. Coon with granddaughter Mary Lou Coon visited to hear a deaf classical pianist. Ethel Booth and Vivian Booth entertained Victor and Grace Stone and Mrs. Godlove at a 6 o clock supper. A schoolhouse community party closed the week before opening. Toni Wittmer of Washington visited Una Gordon and family. Dave Powers and Jim Bean are on vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Hoback
M. T. Coon
Mary Lou Coon
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Victor
Grace Stone
Godlove
Toni Wittmer
Washington
Una Gordon
L. M. Birney
Mrs. Godlove
Dave Powers
Jim Bean
Boiled linseed oil poisoning risks in animals found
A historical notice warns that animals fed boiled linseed oil can suffer fatal lead poisoning. The message stresses careful handling of oil products to prevent poisoning in livestock and pets.
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court
State of Iowa Washington County No 8561 You are notified that last will and testament of Charles W Davis dated March 17 1947 has been filed and is set for hearing August 26 1948 at 9 00 A M at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk all interested appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will of the deceased by order of Clerk R R Noonan Dated Washington Iowa August 20 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Iowa
Washington County
Charles W. Davis
Washington
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Sale of bonds notice for Prairie Flower Rural ISD
On August 25, 1948 at 4 PM in the school house at the northwest corner of Section 24 Township 76 North Range West Sth PM in Washington County Iowa the Board of Directors of Prairie Flower Rural Independent School District announces sale of bonds. The notice specifies the sale action place and governing district details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Range
Washington County
Iowa
Prairie Flower
School district bonds offered in Washington County Iowa
The Washington County Iowa school district issues 35000 bonds bearing up to 3 percent interest dated September 1 1948 with principal and interest payable to the school treasurer. Maturities include 2000 each year 1949 to 1958 and 8000 each year 1959 to 1963. Bids may be rejected. Myra Crawford secretary. A second notice announces Bulldog Drummond in a Fox Theatre release with Tom Conway and cast including Marie Palmer Helen Westcott John Newland and Terry Kilburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dar and
Jackson
Washington
Iowa
Bulldog Vdrumond
Twentieth Century-Fox
Fox Theatre
Detective
Bulldog Drummond
Tom Conway
Sleuth
Reliance
Marie Palmer
Helen Westcott
John Newland
Terry Kilburn
Community and Farm Auctions Listed with Dates and Locations
Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn follows weekly livestock auctions at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa and Kalona Iowa. Multiple August sales include household goods 1:30 August 21 Karl Schmidt 106 N 15th and real estate at 735 West Main August 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Kalonae Sales Barn
Kalona
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Bi Dollar Sales Company
Sigourtney
Keota Junction
Karl E. Schmidt
N. 15Th
Putman’'s Station
West Main Street
G. Adrian
Wellman
J. W. Heffelfinger
Mgr
Sale
Olds
S. E
Crawfordsville
Leah Eichelberger
Adm
Ainsworth
Joe Kolosick
Dublin
John Stout
Wilbur Rose
Ray Lough
Brighton
Mack Lowe
Screenwriter and director test Big Clock elevator gag
Using a prop of Ray Milland escaping a gunman the team tested an elevator stalling trick in the Paramount suspense thriller The Big Clock. They devised a method to open the car door with a knife and prop it open with a coin delaying a maintenance crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
State Theatre
Ray Milland
Milland
Elevator Mechanic Tricked by Distress Signals Script
An elevator mechanic faced a puzzling distress signal, worked through the issue, and then followed the script to resolve the situation. The incident highlights the challenges of misdirected alarms and the role of scripted procedures in emergency responses.
State Fair Science Exhibit Planned in Des Moines
Des Moines officials announce a new hall of science and education at the Iowa State Fair. The exhibit, planned by five state schools and the state, will cover topics from atomic radiation in medicine to handicraft by handicapped children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tuberculosis Sanatorium Planned Under Grandstand
A tuberculosis sanatorium is to be housed in the educational building beneath the grandstand, consolidating health facilities with school infrastructure.
Clyde Shipbuilding Center Raiders Queens Built There
The Clyde river in Scotland is famed as the world's busiest shipbuilding center. The giants Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth were constructed at this renowned yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde River
Scotland
And Save Commissions We Employ No Agents
An old line company, American Home Life Co., proclaims no agents or commissions. Spencer Jowa appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Life Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amon
Ouoier Drummond
the Rio Grande
Matinke
Lsther Goodlander
YWCA
Revere
Anne Baxter
Clark Gable
MGM
Lana Turner
John Hodiak
the State
Armory Field
State Cafe
Mae Cannon
Los Angeles
G& H Dairy
Arch Cannon
Nellie Dodder
Richland
Packwood
Sorden Music Co
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Hotel Washington
Burlington
Howard
and His Orchestra
Charles Laughton
Chou
Paramount Picture
Ar EL Aia
Harold Vermilyer
CEATE
Sun
Gable - Turner
D ' Anne Baxter
Sive
Messrs. Chapman & Cutler
Chicago
Ilinois
Myra Crawford
Drummond
Journal
Wilson
BUY
Lier Insurance Direct
Spencer
Jowa
Buster Brown
Elle
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Machinery & Equipment
Farmall
I.H.C
McCormick-Deering
H.C. Hammermill
Hay Tedder
Glenn Baumgartner
Washington State Bank
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Ted
U.S
Jim
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