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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1976

Page

2

Scenes from a kitchen window and holiday notes

A reflective holiday column from Riverside and Washington by Marge Luckey shares kitchen happenings at the Sammons home, cookie baking at the Duvall house, and family moments. It lists Christmas treats, such as toffee and monster cookies, plus a pumpkin nut bars recipe, and notes several local names and addresses including the Blieu family, Clover, and the Duvalls, with seasonal wishes and community notices.

Washington Elmer Sammons Jr Riverside Merle Blieu

Record of Property Transfers and Descriptions

Alice Ahmling transfers to James R Miksch and James J Cuddeback land in multiple sections 36 75 9 12 74 9 and 1 74 9 plus portions in section 29 75 8 and 33 77 8 28 77 8 via several tracts. I E Doc Weber transfers to Merle Beachy and Henry Beachy ownership in sections 33 77 8 and 28 77 8.

Alice Ahmling James R. Miksch S.W S. E S. W James J. Cuddeback Harvey B. Holden Robert R. Ross N. of S. W Doc’’ Weber Merle Beachy Henry Beachy

Washington Evening Journal 1976 Christmas issue note

The Washington Evening Journal authorizes subscription rates for Washington and surrounding areas and notes publication details. The text also includes tips to select fresh asparagus with tight tips and firm stalks, warning that older stalks have open tips.

Struggle for Daley's job ends Sunday

Chicago leaders wrapped a deal after Daley's death to name Alderman Michael Bilandic acting mayor. Bilandic would be elected at the City Council meeting, then skip the six month mayoral election, allowing Edward Burke and Edward Vrdolyak to run. Wilson Frost would become floor leader and Finance Committee chair, elevating him to near second power, with Vrdolyak gaining Frost's old post.

Chicago UPI Democratic Party Richard J. Daley United Party Michael Bilandic Daley City Hall Edward Burke Bilandic Burke Edward Vrdolyak Wilson Frost Vrdolyak Frost

Public Notice of City Council Regular Session 1976

The City Council met in regular session with Mayor Harold L Johnson chairing on December 20 1976. Minutes approved with an amendment to adjourn until 7 30 P M. The council approved numerous General Fund claims including National Bank investments 40000 and Iowa Southern Utilities 2208 23. An cigarette permit for Game Room at 110 E Main was approved with four votes in favor and two against. Salary increases of 50 per month for full time employees approved. A 90 day probationary period at 90 percent of base salary adopted. Executive session to discuss personnel held from 9 00 to 10 00 P M with no action taken. Adjourned to January 3 1977.

Harold L. Johnson Berkhoff Anderson King Hanson Moyer Miller John C. Owen Ena Vevesevs Municipal Service Center Paul Scranton Pester Derby Oil Company Livingston, Day, & Associates Zieglowsky Landscaping Wayne's Oil & Tire Service Sieg-Ottumwa Company Reach Electronics, Inc Osincup Drug Store, Inc N.C.R. Corporation Kcil Radio J. & M. Equipment Company Baal Ale Aede Gray's Plumbing & Heating Farmers Implement Company Carson Plumbing & Heating Richard Warren Bud's Jack & Jill Ferne Trust & Agency Het Per PNP Pitney Bowes General Telephone Company Beer 4 Criminal Justice Crime Study Center United States Leasing Corporation Rapid Reproductions, Inc Trust & Agency Fund Blue Cross & Blue Shield National Bank Washington State Bank, Bond & Int Sewer Revenue Fund Clara Sheetz Brown's Shoe Fit Company Iowa Southern Utilities Company Sette Hach Chemical Company Msc Ube Paul's LO Ey Srees Nalco Chemical Company, Chemicals Municipal Supply, Inc Waoteminbo McKesson Chemical Company Bre Ewinger Su. Company Mace Ee Aery Perr Soe Don Minick Oy Ar Eis Seite Game Room E. Main Jim Reschly Park E. 3Rd 2Nd Avenue Iowa Southern Utilities Reschig John Owen Bauer Crile Fort Dodge

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