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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
4
Washington city council, led by Mayor Will Dupuis, discussed resurfacing 141 blocks in need across town, with an estimated cost near 75000 dollars. The meeting also covered a new bus station, downtown street cleaning, and icing precautions for Fifth street near the Second Avenue underpass.
The mayor and council debated a proposed zoning ordinance amendment with a March hearing, then unanimously passed the resolution. Keith Norton sought water and sewer access for 15 new houses near the north city limits, with a street extension arranged. Street Commissioner Little outlined parking restrictions near the square to aid street cleaning, and repairs to a street department truck were forwarded to the street committee.
The council authorized the mayor and clerk to sign a lease with Charles Snyder for about five acres of city airport property. The lease requires planting corn, soybeans, oats and hay, mowing runways, and prohibits turkey raising. It covers two years and includes a prior farming settlement with William Chmelas.
Mr Sorrell favors finishing the 1417 blocks this year if the financial terms work out. The council seeks an early start and discussed street surfacing. a bond proposal to raise funds was raised. The street committee Don McClure Keith Norton will report back after night work at city hall.
The line presents a reflection that true friendship involves forgetting what one gives and remembering what one receives. It hints at reciprocity and memory as foundations of social bonds.
Happy birthday wishes go to Mr and Mrs Fuhr for their 52nd anniversary. Today also marks the 67th anniversary of Chapter 1 PEO since 1885. Also honored are Mrs Simmering Mrs Battercon Robert Beranek Mrs McCreedy Mrs Blatter and Mrs Westen. Other honorees include Allen Simmering Phillip Mills son of Mr and Mrs Mills and Cherl Browr.
Dwight Hayes observed birthday Tuesday February 5. Alice Finke attended the Rural Youth meeting at Mt Pleasant replacing Miss Augustin, as reported in yesterday's Journal. Cleverness is serviceable to everything, sufficient for nothing.
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