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Washington in 1956 planned improvements and projects
The column outlines expected 1956 Washington developments including St James parochial school at West Second Street costing about 150000, Iowa Continental Telephone building on East Second near the office costing about 375000 with dial service, possible industrial additions, and the Washington Industrial Corporation push for new industries. It notes a retirement home on South Iowa Avenue nearing completion at 100000 and municipal plans to pave downtown brick streets with asphalt concrete, widen Central Park edges, rebuild the sewage plant, and drill a new well to boost water resources.
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Washington
St James Parochial
West Second Street
St. James Church
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
East Second Street
Washington’ S Industrial Corporation
Chamber of Commerce
Central Park