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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1944

Page

5

Electric franchise petition filed for Washington County Iowa

The Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Centerville Iowa petitions the Iowa State Commerce Commission for a franchise to erect rise and maintain poles wires towers cables and other fixtures to conduct electricity for lighting power and heating. The proposed transmission line would operate 2300 volts and run along and across public lands highways streams and private lands described in the petition.

Iowa State Commerce Commission Washington County Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Centerville Iowa Iowa State Commerce Commisson Towa Said Township

Iowa Commerce Commission Sets Hearing on Franchise Petition

The Iowa State Commerce Commission fixed February 23 1944 at 10 o clock am. in Des Moines for a hearing on a proposed franchise grant with directives for written objections at least five days prior. The notice lists locations, parties and required representations for the proceeding.

Wellman Said Township Range Iowa State Commerce Commission Des Moines Towa Aet B. M. Richardson David B. Long Carl W. Reed Geo. L. McCaughan Desa Moines Iowa

East Highland Notes Close to February d Social Roundup

East Highland reports visits among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mineer Leona and Orville Hill with Elmer Kolosiek farm move logistics. Local activity mentions Gary Murphy returning to school and Matt Nunnally helping cut logs for Edd Lewis with Edgar hauling to J E Swailes yard. Families Dvorak Wolford Nath Roy Taylor shopped Friday evening.

Frank Mineer East Highland Leona Shafter Walker Orville Hill Elmer Kolosiek George Longquist Henry Prymek Frankie J. Mincer R. A. Stolley Gary Murphy Matt Nunnally Edd Lewis Edgar Fred Lear Frankie Minecer James Dvorak Bryce Wolford Anne Nath Roy Taylor

Brighton Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Ruth Gowey of Des Moines spent several days last week with her father Don Gowey and grandparents the Terry Goweys. Kosmer Borkoski was a Washington caller Friday. Don Gowey and family were Fairfield callers Saturday. Roman Borkoski and Leslie Turnipseed families visited nearby relatives yesterday and Ralph Waggoner from west of Washington visited the Borkoski home.

Prody A. Borkoski Brighton Ruth Gowey Des Moines Don Gowey Terry Gowey Kosmer Borkoski Washington Fairfield Roman Borkoski Leslie Turnipseed South English Ralph Waggoner Roman Storkoski

Golden Clasp Sunday Weekly Reflections

A reflective line notes how Golden Clasp Sunday serves to bind together the week, invoking Longfellow as the source of the idea of continuity and unity through time. The quote frames a civic or cultural rhythm.

Prevent Mildew With Proper Ventilation and Dryness

Mildew grows where closets stay damp and poorly aired. Molds need moisture and specific temperatures to thrive, so keep living spaces well ventilated, aired, and lighted to reduce growth.

Minerals From Soil Affects Vegetables and Crops

The text explains how soil mineral levels determine vegetable mineral content and vitamin levels. It notes that deficient soil can delay maturity and may cause crop loss from early frost.

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