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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
3
C D Chandler representing Stark Nurseries of Louisiana Missouri advertises a December sale offering two Stark trees for the price of one and half price on December orders. Visit 30 South 2nd or call for delivery of selected varieties.
The District Court of Washington County Iowa has fixed February 15 1933 as the deadline to file claims against Pauls Lumber Company with Receiver R McCutchen. Creditors are warned that failure to file by that date bars their rights in the receivership. Dated December 16 1992.
Weather outlook for Dec 19 to Dec 24 shows generally fair conditions with light snow early in the week and again around Thursday in the northern portion. Warmer Monday, colder Tuesday, further warmth midweek, then cold Friday.
Acknowledgment expresses gratitude to friends who showed kindness to Aunt Fannie Shelton in her later life. Special thanks go to Dr. Ester and The Klein Clothing Company for flowers and support, with additional appreciation to Ray Page Maurice Kathryn Moon and others named.
Mr. and Mrs. Milton Maus and family were entertained at Dr. Miller's home in Wellman on December 4 with Miss Wells of Wellman as a guest of Miss Joyce Miller. Marion Stransky welcomed a baby boy born at the county hospital on December 20. Mother and baby are progressing well. Bryan Swift and Nate Benson were in town for calls. Orie Stump did grinding for Albert and Milton Maas. Charles Ashby assisted Milton Maas with butchering Thursday.
BRIGHTON Dec. 16 report details an all day Farm Bureau club meeting at Joe Kessel home with Ruth Cessna presenting nutrition. Willing Workers follow up at Mrs. Howard Shaffer’s. School masters meeting at Brighton with 42 attending and lunch served. Pythian Sisters elected officers. numerous local visits, cold spells, and ice skating rink noted. Various church groups held meetings and Christmas activities across the community.
The record notes cotton bale weights differ by region with 480 to 500 pounds in the United States, 288 or 720 pounds in Egypt, 396 pounds in India, and 220 pounds in Brazil, reflecting global pricing and shipping considerations.
Regular meeting details for Lodges Washington No 80 and Damascus Shri te No 10 with officers listed. Then a long schedule of train arrivals, departures, and stops including Golden State Limited and Apache Daily, noting special stops for California passengers and county seats El Paso and beyond.
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