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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1936

Page

6

Washington Concrete Company Incorporation Notice

Notice of incorporation under chapter 384 Iowa code for Washington Concrete Company with principal office in Washington Iowa. It outlines business scope including general contracting for roads and buildings, concrete products, stock structure of 250 shares at 100 dollars each, board of five directors, annual meeting on the third Wednesday of January, and initial officers R E Arthur president C F Wilson secretary treasurer EB L Arthur vice president. Dated November 30 1936.

Iowa Washington Concrete Company City of Washington Washington County Board of R. F E. Arthur E.L. Arthur C. F. Wilson D. C. Pierson R. E. Arthur EB. L. Arthur

Hopes Santa Places Good Books in Stockings

DES MOINES Miss Agnes Samuelson the state superintendent of public instruction urges a Christmas revival of good books for children. She hopes every child finds a book in stockings and that children will donate books to school libraries as well.

Des Moines Agnes Samuelson

Skaters Find Ammunition Near Indianola River

Skaters discover 3000 machine gun shells along the Middle River near Summerset. Sheriff Frank B. Houghtaling and U S Army officers investigate after a boy ice skater alerts authorities. More shells found under three bridges during a search.

Indianola Frank B. Houghtaling Warren County United States Army Middle River Summerset

Ruffed Grouse Roosts and Feeding Habits Detailed

The bird feeds early in the morning and at dusk while spending most of the day roosting in evergreen trees. Observers note peak activity at dawn and dusk with tree roosting providing safety and rest throughout the day.

Largest Bell Ever Made Tsar Kolokol of Moscow

The article notes the 220-ton Tsar Kolokol was the largest bell ever made but was never rung after an 11-ton fragment broke off before completion. It also mentions Japan’s birthday convention that makes every child a year old on January first and cites ether’s public use in 1846 inaugurating many pain-deadening agents since.

Tsar Kolokol Moscow Japan Massachusetts General Hospital

Christie and Gene Rekindle a Haunted Past

Christie Cooper confronts her past when Gene Dubois, a vacuum cleaner salesman and former friend, returns at her door. Their uneasy reunion triggers memories of a mountain childhood, a dead father, and a baby she keeps secret from him as she balances a new life with Donald.

M. Gene Dubois Christie Christie Cooper Gene Donald Adrienne Gladys Little Donny Big Donald Blue Mountain

Candy of Mozambique Surges in Market Sales

Sugar cane candy becomes a popular market staple in Mozambique with large volumes sold across vendor stalls. Traders report steady demand as buyers seek sweet treats in local marketplaces.

Mozambique

Return of Gene and Christie Ties to a Baby and Debt

Christie confronts Gene Dubois who returns seeking money. he pressures for a loan to care for his ailing child Donald and save his failing prospects, while Christie hides the truth of her nonrelated adoption and the estate. Dr Whiteley warns of mounting costs and Donald’s fragile health as tension and hope collide.

Gene Donny Christie Mama Papa Donald Whiteley Donelé der Whiteley Dr. White Dons Latham Dr. Whiteley Gene Dubois

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