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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1946
Page
6
District Court of Iowa Washington County hears Agnes Droll sue Lawrence Droll. The notice names the plaintiff and defendant and indicates a court action exists. The document serves as official summons and directs response within required time.
A dense listing of westbound and eastbound railway schedules, local trains and long distance connections. Details include train numbers, departure times, stops at Washington and connections to Davenport Kansas City Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Chicago, with ticket outlets at Winga's Cafe and local depots.
County officers include County Attorney John Owen and County Auditor Fred Bourgeois. county clerk R. R. Noonan. engineer W. P. Rawn. welfare director Mrs. Payne. recorder Mrs. Harriet Coulter. treasurer W. E. Howell. sheriff Harold Putnam. superintendent of schools Lester B. Kraill. coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle. supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley. Washington Independent School District lists superintendent W. A. Erbe. junior high principal Miss Ethel McCreedy. school board members Marion George Don Boyer Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. Bostwick Jr. and Harry Ramseyer. Washington Lodge No. 26 A F & A M holds regular meeting each Friday. Merle R. Green W M and A W Yard secretary.
The petition on file requests a decree of absolute divorce for the plaintiff and custody of the parties' minor children, with judgment awarded against the defendant in the court named. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
The petition seeks support money for minor children and costs. Plaintiff cites desertion by the defendant for over two years beginning February 8 1944. Respondent must appear in court by January 20 1947 or a default judgment will be entered. Louis J Kehoe attorney for the plaintiff. Washington Iowa dates December 17 24 31.
The text notes that while many adults gain a 40 hour week, most workers under 18 still face 48 or more hours weekly. These youths are concentrated in local industries without federal wage and hour protections. Unions often cannot extend shorter hours to under 18 workers due to their unorganized or miscellaneous job placements.
In 1945 total farmer income was about two and a half times the 1910 14 average, while agricultural production rose only about 70 percent above that period. Since 1915 farm production shows a steady rise, but income fluctuated widely.
Blankets wear out when too short for the bed. A proper blanket should tuck at the foot and reach around the neck. For double beds use at least 72 by 84 inches, for single beds at least 63 by 84 inches.
Trinity Methodist church school staged a 7 o'clock Christmas program with a cast led by Mary Lou Colvin and Raymond Havel. A playlet When the Angels Sing featured a girls choir and a list of participants including the Tener and Lemley families. The program, directed by Helen Tener, Betty Lou Jackson and Mrs R I Marner, concludes with an early morning Christmas Day service at 7 o'clock.
Juvenile artists from St. Marys parochial school decorate the interior with chalk crayons ribbons and greens to form festive pictures and posters. Mrs Jack Sherburne of Lone Tree travels to New Orleans to visit her husband overseas with stock. George Allen of Kalona a former Riverside resident is a patient at the Des Moines VA hospital for treatment. Various family visits noted in Iowa City and Riverside. Mrs Wilhelmina Simon 73 dies. funeral held at St Marys Riverside with Rev Thomas Wolfe. burial at Mount Olivet. Onions discussed as low calorie with vitamins B and C and carotene preserved best when raw.
A history of milk shows its use in diverse forms spanning over six millennia. The article traces dairy traditions from ancient civilizations to modern kitchens, highlighting cultural and nutritional significance.
Developing efficient manufacturing lowers costs as rustproof aluminum windows move from pricey houses to more affordable homes. Also debuting are plastic window screens that resist rust, breakage, and wear and require no painting.
A fire safety note warns that a basement or attic storage of magazines papers old furniture and clothing along with oily rags in cleaning closets creates a serious fire hazard.
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