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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1941

Page

8

Quieting Title Suit in Washington County Iowa

In District Court Washington County Iowa Territory plaintiffs seek to quiet title to Lot Five, Block Five Ashbys Addition Washington, alleging erroneous record title and adverse claims by named defendants and unknown claimants. The petition seeks fee simple ownership confirmed and all adverse claims barred with equitable relief. Case proceeds at the September 8 1941 term in Washington Court House Iowa.

Washington County Iowa Ashby City of Washington District Court

Picnic at Mennonite conference draws 6000 in Washington County

Jeannette Kyle Clara Tate Mrs Jean Acheson and Carrie Kyle joined a midweek picnic by the Deerwood Mennonite conference near Kalona. The event drew about 6000 attendees with a 20 cent lunch served by four church committees. A guest Brigades representative attended and memories of the day include a woman with new teeth bravely eating amid light weather and friendly crowds. Washington County's calm atmosphere contrasts with global war concerns as the community cherishes gatherings and religious fellowship.

Jeannette Kyle Clara Tate Jean Acheson Carrie Kyle Deerwood Kalona

1941 Attorney for Plaintiffs Notice Entry

Legal notice span referencing George F Morrison attorney for plaintiffs with dates Aug 7 14 21 28 and a decree to be entered as in petition prayed.

George F. Morrison

High wind, Sunday motoring curb urged to save lives

The Louisville Courier Journal reports a plea for voluntary reduction of Sunday driving to conserve gasoline and oil during an energy strain. Officials stress every reduced trip helps conserve resources and save lives amid shortages.

Rise in price could limit availability for buyers

All purchases completed before the price rise may shield buyers from shortages later, as items could become scarce and harder to obtain. The note warns that earlier buyers are protected, while later purchases face uncertain supply and higher costs.

Life Insurance Reserves and Payouts Rise in 1939

The total life insurance in legal reserve companies in the United States in 1939 was estimated at 120 billion dollars, up 3 percent from 1938. During the year these companies paid out 2.85 billion dollars to policy holders and beneficiaries.

Legal Reserve Insurance United States Encyclopaedia Britannica

Australia’s duckbill seen as oddest animal

The duckbill of Australia is described as the strangest of all animals with a duck like beak and webbed feet but covered in hair. It feeds its young on milk and the male is the only poisonous mammal in the world.

Australia

West Chester School Plans Sept 1 Opening and Program

Chester area schools announce West Chester consolidated school opens Monday Sept 1 with a half day session. Bus departures at 12 noon and classes start Tuesday. Faculty includes Superintendent John L Calkins and teachers from various towns. A public Flag Raising Exercise at 9 30 am features invocation by Rev J B Pollock and songs including Star Spangled Banner America and Pledge of Allegiance.

West Chester Mary Ann Johnson New Hampton Cecilia Wehr Sigourney Marion Newquist Azeney Walter Leet Art Rigenhagen J. H. Miller James Reighard J. B. Pollock Merle McDowell All

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