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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1936
Page
8
Plaintiffs seek fee simple title to described real estate in Washington County Iowa. Defendants and unknown claimants are to be barred from any claim. Unless they appear by January 4 1937, default will be entered and judgment rendered.
State funds for public school district needs discussed at Southeast Iowa meeting. Dr Peterson notes Iowa joins two other states in class of states with extensive state aid. Officials stress allocation to benefit children and districts.
C K Philips Coal and Grain announces a public contest offering a ton of high grade Kentucky coal as prize for the best 150 word letter on how to build a fur furnace fire. Judges include Floyd Hamil Ed Mlick and C E Phillips. Entries due by 6 pm Saturday December 19 at Phillips coal office.
An Iowa meeting discussed rural one room schools numbering about nine thousand plus, urging fair treatment and equal opportunity for their students. Local representatives and Washington county delegates attended, with community leaders voicing support for school protections and high school access. In another item, a bantam rooster caused a stir at the Iowa City police station as officers awaited its owner amid Christmas window shopping antics.
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