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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1946

Page

7

Numerous Local Visits and Farm Bureau Kickoff in Area

Des Moines visitor Mrs. Howard Fisher spent Tuesday night and Wednesday with Geo Bartholomew and others. Local residents attended a Farm Bureau kickoff at the Methodist church basement. Several families met, traded visits, and noted farm work and travel between Wellman, Keota, Richmond, and surrounding towns.

Geo. Bartholomew O.K. Scott Washington Howard Fisher Des Moines Frank Kleese Farm Bureau Methodist C. N. Newton Geo Bartholomew Thei Harold Fulton Clarence Fultons Wm. Bash Ed Shalla W. V. Durst Everett Coon Lester Nicola Gene Frank Kleeses John Combs Donald Brinning Eva Hoyle Hardty Houte Home Ed Rich Howard Heyles Dennis Lyle Judith Dunobar Grandma Grandpa Sheets Roberta Mrn Henry Sheets Keota Sheets Wm. Chmelar Eliott McKinstry H. J. Brenneman John Kiene Paul Stumpf Richmond Ben F. Tucker Daryl Crowl Vernon Tucker Edith Prebyl

Distribution of Gas Tax Funds Seized on Appeal

Des Moines Dec 20 distribution of the 6 709 000 extra one cent gas tax fund halted as District Judge Harold Evans ordered two Iowa City banks to withhold the money pending appeal. State Treasurer John Grimes had announced counties and cities would receive the funds, impounded since July 1 1945. Stanley Plant of Milanona asked the Supreme Court to review the release order and the ruling delays warrants.

Des Moines John Grimes Harold Evans Iowa City Evans Stanley Plant Mialona Supreme Court Plant

Electric eye in soap dispensers aids hospital sterility

An automatic sensor in soap dispensers installed in some hospital operating rooms eliminates the need for surgeons to touch handles during hand washing improving cleanliness in the sterile environment.

Livestock Market Report From Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep Seen Tight

Chicago markets show 6 500 hogs active with higher bids on all weights and sows. Cattle 2 000 and calves 500, generally steady with cows and bulls slow. no strictly top steers or heifers. Sheep 2 000 with slaughter lambs 15 to 25 cents lower and best natives midwesters 22.60 to 22.65. some lower at 15.00. Mixed native totes 7.25 down.

Chicago Produce and Cash Grain Sales from December

Chicago reports show poultry market weakness with 31 trucks firm to weak and varied hen and turkey prices. Cash grain prices list wheat and corn bids with mixed color grades and uncertain futures, including multiple yellow and white sample grades and price ranges.

Chicago

Closing Out Sale Near Ainsworth City

A closing out sale begins at 11:00 AM on January 7, located 40 rods south of Ainsworth city line. Organizer listed as Tom Mc Graw.

Ainsworth City Lin Its Tom McGraw

Notice to Bidders for Purchase No 6438 in Iowa

State Car Dispatcher IA Highway Commission Ames invites sealed bids by 10:00 a m January 3 1947 for one 1 ½ ton truck Used Ford 115 Ton Truck P E No A 1954 License No 2739 trade-in Proposals from R A Frink Div Maint Eng Washington IA Iowa preference for Iowa grown products and coal per law Chapter 62 1 Code 1939

Iowa State Highway Commission Ames Iowa P& E R. A. Frink Div. Maint. Engr Washington State of

Franklin Social Notes Short Visit At Brighton

Franklin dec 17 the Clyde Dawson family spent Friday evening visiting with relatives at Brighton jean Rinner returned after spending several days visiting her relatives in the area

Arthur Lambert Rubio Quilling Club Bill Snider Iowa City Vera Bond Fred Jenkins Brighton Mullinger Anne Mourer Ernest Snyder Elmer Bellgrade Minn Washington Howard Snyder Richland Milford Bond Mr. Hoover Bob Guy Margaret Ann Mr. Guy John McClurg W. V. Durst Franklin Clyde Dawson Jean Rinner

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