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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1940

Page

5

Washington County Firms You Should Know About

Washington County firms feature Wellman Phone 199 and International Trucks Plymouth Cars J H C Imp offering a broad range of farm implements and tractor parts. The article praises their diverse, scientifically constructed line and McCormick Deering machinery, calling the business a farmer's headquarters and noting proprietor Wade's progressive support for local progress.

Washington County International Trucks Plymouth J.H.C. Imp McCormick-Deering Wade

Hochstetler Hatchery promotes quality chicks and service

The Hochstetler Hatchery owned by John Hochstetler of Kalona offers baby chicks custom hatching supplies feeds and culling services. They claim a strong reputation for quality with repeat orders and personal attention using modern equipment and careful egg selection to produce hardy chicks.

John Hochstetler Hochstetler Hochstetler Hatchery

Hunt's Meat and Locker Service Opens in Ainsworth

Lee Hunt and Homer C. Hunt operate Hunt's Meat and Locker Service at the Market Cold Storage Locker facility in Ainsworth, offering storage lockers and related meat processing services.

Hunt's Meat & Locker Service Lee Hunt Homer C. Hunt Ainsworth Market the Hunt

Local merchants praise Hunts meat and groceries in Ainsworth

Service of Ainsworth merchants praised for fair value and quality meats and groceries at low prices. Hunts Meat and Hocker Service invite both old and new customers to shop, with emphasis on refrigeration, wholesome meat, and community trust. Mutual aid and savings benefits cited, plus West Chester Feed & Grain mentioned for past patronage.

Ainsworth Rock Bottom Hunt's Meat & Hocker Service West Chester

Columbus Junction Produce and Hatchery Ad Promotes Chick Quality

Columbus Junction Produce and Hatchery, led by manager L. R. Littrell, advertises sturdy, wellfed baby chicks and local service. The spot highlights shipment avoidance, neighborly backing, and prompt response to inquiries, urging visits for potential customers seeking poultry stocks.

Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn of Washington

A business review notes the Farmers Mutual Insurance Assn of Washington offers a full line of fire and lightning insurance. The company is composed of residents of Washington and adjoining counties and promotes local trading by insuring at home.

Washington Farmers Mutual Insurance Ass'n

Wellman Co-Op Creamery Wins Farmers High Praise

The Wellman Co-Op Creamery is celebrated as a progressive local institution known for superior butter and strong farmer support. Farmers supply higher prices per pound for butter fat, with steady growth and community pride under capable management and active patron participation.

Wellman Co-Op

West Chester Feed & Grain Promotes Modern Service

West Chester Feed & Grain advertises an up to date establishment serving farmers with a full line of feeds rich in minerals vitamins and proteins. The firm promises efficient care of stain or feed needs and claims to offer the best market prices for grain while maintaining large capacity to handle unlimited quantities.

West Chester

Richie Funeral Service Offers Dignified Help For Families

In 1940 the Richie Funeral Service presents its approach to funeral planning. The firm emphasizes thorough responsibility for every detail, dignified service, and options for different budgets while maintaining quality and comfort.

Iowa political jabs spark churned campaign talk

Des Moines reports chronicle intraparty feuds and probes. Sen Clyde L. Herring faces questions over immunity amid Polk County liquor probe. Auditor Akers pushes for Carter dismissal hearing with claimed evidence. Campaign whispers emerge on Gov Wilson and E H Birmingham clashes. Community updates note Houghton knee recovery and pharmacy board tensions.

Des Moines IDPA Clyde’ L. Herring C. C. Dowell Polk County Grand Jury Herring Iowa Liquor Control Commission Polk County Francis Kuble

Grandmother Karees and local visits mark Union Dale news

In Union Dale on February 14 families and friends gather for visits and celebrations. Ronald Krotz is cared for by his grandmother while his mother and baby sister are at the Washington hospital. Several couples celebrate anniversaries with tea, ice cream, and cake as neighbors share updates on deliveries, moves, and visits.

Wilbur Chalupa Union Dale Krotz Ronald Krotz Washington Hospital Harry Malichky Paul Yansky Milo Stransky Lillian Endicott Joe Krotz Will Krotz Virginia Spielman Fred Kucera John Krotz Ernest Bowman Robert Ed Havel Eileen Wes Sojka Charley Kallous Ora Long Henry Klein Louis Havel Milt Wollrab

Osteopathic Physician Dr E W McWilliams

Dr E W McWilliams Osteopathic physician advertises holistic care highlighting whole body examination vertebral and skeletal focus and emphasis on mechanical tissue lesions. He promotes osteopathic diagnosis using chemical microscopic and hygienic findings with emphasis on vertebrae ribs and pelvis.

McWilliams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wade Implement Company Mr. Wade Wellman Journal RED Rooster Texas Bacon Sas Choice Lean Thomassen’s Food Mkt South Side Dixie Dugan By Striebel & Mevoy Mickey Columbus Jct. Produce & Hatchery L. RK. Littrel Mgr Columbus Jet L. R. Littrell Lit Rel Farmers Mutual. Insurance Ass’n Nat'l. Bank Chas. Kennedy Creamery Kraft, Mer Buttermaker Wellman Home of West Chester Feed & Grain Chas, Hotle Mar Richie Mr. J. ©. Richie Iowa Leon H. Carter C. B. Aker Carter Frank Shankland Hitler Akers E. W McWilliams George A. Wilson Rippey E. H. Birmingham Wilson Abraham Lincoln Iowa Board of Education H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak University of Iowa Mrs. Houghton Ole State Board of Pharmacy Examiners James E. Craven Kellogg Charlie McCarthy Piggly and Sanborn Coffee Tenderleaf Tea Heart Clinton Pkhes Tenas Hershey’s Doz Liberty BE Ibs North Iowa Ave E. W. McWilliams Osteopathic Columbus
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