Washington School Bond Vote Proposed To Add Lincoln And High School Facilities
The Washington board of education announces a bond proposition of 185000 dollars to fund additions at the present high school and to build and equip an addition at Lincoln elementary. Enrollment growth and overcrowding drive the need, with birth trends suggesting continued increases over the next five years. The proposed construction would focus on the Lincoln site to relieve crowded classrooms and provide space for future students.
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Washington
Washington Board of Education
Washingston Board of Education
Lincoln
Lincoln School
Stewart
Washington County
Board of Education
Two Cars Involved In Brighton Collision
Two cars driven by Homer Pfeiffer and Donald Dickinson collided on Steamer Hill in Brighton this morning. Deputy Robert Fillmore reported Dickinson backed from a driveway at the Earl Mullikin home and failed to see Pfeiffer’s car, causing damage estimated at 575 dollars.
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Homer Pfeiffer
Donald Dickinson
Brighton
Robert Fillmore
Dickinson
Earl Mullikin
Mr. Pfeiffer
Pfeiffer
Silver content in United States coins
All United States silver coins contain 90 percent silver and 10 percent copper according to standard mint specifications.
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United States
Mayor Fines Three In City Police Court
Mayor G E B Mace reports city police court fines for three men. Ralph Kerr paid 1.00 for sidewalk parking on West Madison. Edsall Brown fined 7.50 and costs for blocking a sidewalk before his business. Homer Dean Cannon faced a mandatory 25.00 fine and costs for an accident at North Fifth and East Seventh. second offense prompts 90 day license revocation recommendation.
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G. EB. Mace
Ralph Kerr
West Madison Street
Edsall Brown
Homer Dean Cannon
North Fifth Avenue
East Seventh Street
Mace
May Seek Re-trial In Ver Helst Case
Defense lawyers said they will seek a re trial for Charles Ver Helst 19 after a district court jury found him guilty of second degree murder in strangling his sweetheart upon learning she was pregnant. Judge Butler set March 1 for sentencing. Iowa law carries 10 to life for second degree murder. The defense waived final pleas as Cerro Gordo county attorney Brown wrapped up for the state without seeking the death penalty.
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Mason City
Charles Ver Helst
William P. Butler
Lowa
Cerro Gordo County
James Brown
Ordnance Company To Meet Thursday
Capt William Perdock of the 468th Ordnance medium maintenance company announces a Thursday evening meeting at seven in the armory. The program features movies directed by an army sergeant from Davenport. Fourteen enlisted men and three officers have signed up for the event.
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William Perdock
468Th Ordnance
Davenport
Perdock
Ord
Truman Asks Approval for Aid to China
President Truman urged Congress to approve 570 million dollars in aid to China to halt the economy’s deterioration. About 510 million would fund relief imports via loans or grants, plus 60 million for reconstruction projects in sheltered areas. No direct military aid for the Nanking government was requested.
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Washington
President Truman
Congress
China
Wou
Nanking
West Chester Woman Esther Ross Died at 73
Esther Anne Ross, 73, longtime West Chester resident, died Tuesday afternoon at Washington County Hospital after a period of illness. Born August 15, 1874 in Scott County Iowa, she moved to West Chester with her parents as a child. Funeral services Thursday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Vernon Pike officiating. burial in Elm Grove Cemetery. Survivors: sisters Hattie Ross and Mrs W H Conger and brothers R A Ross and Will Ross, all of West Chester.
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Esther Anne Ross
Esther Anne Rross
West Chester Comunity
Washington County Hospital
Jones Funeral Home
Vernon Pike
Buria
Elm Grove
Scott County
Iowa
Miss Ross
West Chester
Antioch
Francis A
Mary A. (Parker) Ross
Hattie Ross
W. H. Conger
R. A. Ross
Will Ross
Rev
T. C. Polk
Elm Grove Cemetery
Former West Chester Resident Hattie Bills Dies in Geneseo
Mrs Hattie Green Bills 79 a former West Chester resident died in Geneseo Illinois after six months illness. She taught school before becoming postmistress of West Chester then married George A Bills of Geneseo in 1904 and moved back to Geneseo. She is survived by stepson Archie Bills of Geneseo. Funeral services were held February 6 at Congregational church Geneseo with burial there.
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West Chester
Geneseo
Ill
Hattie Green Bills
Congregational Church
Bills
Henry County
Hattie Green
George A. Bills
M. Bills
Archie Bills
Mysterious House Noise Ends With A Boxed Mouse Near Sidney
In Sidney area, the Oijiony Ruse family heard a strange sound described as a mix of birdsong and cricket chirping. Investigators found a mouse inside a box, suspected to have entered after bird seed was left out.
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Oijiony Ruse
Sidney
Armory Thursday Night Meeting Draws Interest
A local finance company and several interested parties gather at the armory on Thursday night to discuss joining the venture and to hear the latest plans.
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Nance Company
the Armory
Driving Ability Tests For Washington High Pupils
Students at Washington high school undergo driving ability tests to gauge personal skills for safe driving. Tests measure perception, braking, color blindness, road sign knowledge, steadiness, field of vision, judgment, and coordination.
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Washington High School
George Bowman
Virginia Vettit
Community Chest to Elect Directors at Annual Meeting
Roger S. Sherman chairs the Community Chest urging all contributors to attend the annual meeting on Thursday at 5 00 PM in the U M C A. Five directors will be replaced as terms expire this week with nominations from the nominating committee or from the floor.
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Roger S. Sherman
Community Chest
Fred Bey
Elizabeth Dawson
Lyle Grove
BE. C. Eicher
C. A. Boice
Sherman
Fire Truck Saves Mrs. Nessa’s House in Story City Blaze
Mrs Ellen Nessa of Story City rushed out when she heard the fire whistle and found the roof of her own home on fire though not the source of the alarm. A second fire truck responded and saved the house.
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Ellen Nessa
Story City
Mac as a Gaelic prefix meaning son in names
The phrase explains that Mac or MacAurther is a Gaelic element meaning son and shows its use before a proper name. It indicates linguistic origin and naming convention within Gaelic culture and history.
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Mac
Minstrels Entertain At Legion Meeting
Seventy five members attended a Legion meeting in Des Moines for a chili supper and program. Officers plan to attend a state training school for commanders adjutants and service officers February 22 23. Delegates include Charles Otte S W Easter Paul Shearer with others named George Rudiger Everette Burham Roy Steele Martin Whitaker and Preston Wolf. A resolution endorsed M L Brown of Washington for Iowa department vice commander from the first district. A motion picture from the National Legion convention in San Francisco last year was shown.
Highlanders to Perform in Winfield Sponsored by Lions Club
Jane Pauls, daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Pauls of Washington, is a member of the University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders set to appear Thursday at eight in Winfield in a Lions Club sponsored public performance. On Saturday night February 21 the Lions Club sponsors a prominent girls basketball doubleheader featuring the AI Davenport team versus the AI BL Des Moines squad at 7 50.
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Winfield
Jane Pauls
George A. Pauls
Washington
University of Iowa
Lions Club
A. I
Davenport
Des Moines
Long Illness Fatal to Alex Gilles of Keota
Alex Gilles, a Keota area farmer, died at the Washington home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Henry after a two year illness. He had lived with the Henrys for two months. Funeral services are set for Friday at two o'clock, with the Marsh funeral home of Keota handling arrangements. He is survived by his wife, a brother, two sisters, and his father.
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Alex Gilles
Keota
Forrest Henry
Washington
Henry
Gilles
Marsh
Mr. Gilles
Soap on Mirrors Streaks and Cleaning Tips
A note recommends cleaning mirrors with a cloth dampened in water mixed with a small amount of vinegar or ammonia for better results and fewer streaks.
John A. Pratt 77 Dies in Washington County
John Alfred Pratt 77 died Wednesday morning after a week of illness at Jones funeral home. He was born November 11 in Jefferson County Iowa and lived much of his life in Dutch Creek Township before homesteading in Oklahoma. Survived by two sons Frank and Zack both of Washington two daughters Myra Wilson Brighton and Bertha Schaeffer Crawfordsville two half brothers Ernie and David Temple Washington one half sister Emma Wittermann Conesville and nine grandchildren.
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John Alfred Pratt
Frank Pratt
Ater Ag dl
Jefferson County
Iowa
Pratt
Jonas and
Emma Grimes Pratt
Dutch Creek Township
Oklahoma
Washington County
Marrage
Jennie Mae Corbin
Grace Hill Cemetery
Frank
Zack
Washington
Myra Wilson
Brighton
Bertha Schaeffer
Crawfordsville
Ernie
David Temple
Emma Witterman
Conesville
Committees Named for Lacour Evangelistic Crusade
Dr. Fred Miller announced church committees to promote the Lacour Evangelistic Crusade opening Sunday. Roles include evangelistic chairman Karl Libe. prayer meetings Rev. Walter Smith and Mrs. Mary Smith. advertising Ted Brown and the Men's Brotherhood. finance L A Jones, L C Willis, Paul Shearer, Jessie Klein. youth Everett K Burham, Irene Nieckerson, Martha Boshart. hospitality W S C S and Wesleyan Guild. ushers Ralph Martin and L C Willits. nursery Mrs. Leslie Dunlap. community contacts Fred E Miller. supper committee W S C Ss. Cottage prayer meetings start tomorrow at 1 o'clock at homes: No 2 Mrs Pret Bey SAS North Seventh. No 3 Mrs W S Kyle 210 North Second. No 4 Mrs H M Dodder 742 East Main. No 5 Mrs Yom Davis 719 South Third. No 6 Mrs Phil Weldin 717 South Fourth. No 1 and No 7 Mrs A C Durst 522 West Washington.
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Fred Miller
Methodist Church
Lacour
Karl Libe
Walter Smith
Mary Smith
Ted Brown
The
Men's Brotherhood
L. A. Jones
L. C. Willis
Paul Shearer
Jessie Klein
Everett K. Burham
Irene Nieckerson
Martha Boshart
Barbara Dare
Robert Dodder
Wesleyan Guild
Ralph Martin
L. C. Willits
Leslie Dunlap
Fred E. Miller
W. S.C. Ss
O'Colok
Pret Bey
SAS North Seventh
W.S. Kyle
North Second
H. M. Dodder
East Main
Yom Davis
South Third
Phil Weldin
South Fourth
A. C. Durst
West Washinston
Lower Figure Raises Hopes For Tax Bill
The Senate cut Truman's 1949 budget by 2.5 billion dollars leaving about 310 billion for tax cuts and debt reduction. Republicans grow confident a tax cut up to 5 billion could pass while Democrats did not block the spending cut. The resolution sets 37.2 billion for government outlays starting July 1, below Truman's estimate, with receipts projected at 47.3 billion versus 44.5 billion.
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Washington
Senate
Truman
Mr. Truman
Washington high students win two Division I ratings at district meet
A group of Washington high school students competed in a Crawfordsville district speech meet on Tuesday. They earned two Division I ratings enabling them to enter a upcoming sectional contest. Cast members Nancy Patterson Dorothy Walker Mary Caldwell and Elaine Green presented Will O The Wisp and received a Division I rating. Bob Berdo earned a Division I rating in humorous oratory. Patterson and Patricia Brown won Division II ratings in prepared and dramatic oratory and interpretative reading. Mrs J Palangio from Iowa Wesleyan College Mt Pleasant judged the events.
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Washington High School
Crawfordsville
Nancy Patterson
Dorothy Walker
Mary Caldwell
Elaine Green
Bob Berdo
Patricia Brown
Washington High School builds vocational handbook
The Washington High School Student Council is preparing a vocational handbook for the coming freshman class. It will outline school colors and song, activities, and guide subjects aligned with vocational interests. Colleges for chosen vocations and their requirements will be listed to aid upperclassmen in planning after graduation. The handbook is authored and printed by the Student Council.
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Washington High School
Peiffer Infant Graveside Service Held This Morning
Graveside services were held for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Emil Peiffer six miles northeast of town. The child was one of twin sons born Monday evening. The mother and her surviving son are reported to be recovering.
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Emil Peiffer
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Division of Safety Education
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Public Safety Department
Delores Krotz
Donna Christner
Melva Schnicker
Audrey Steele
Roger Sherman
AML
Legion Meeting
Winfield Group
Highlanders
John A. Pratt
Evangelistic Series
House
J. Palangio
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
H. S. Student Council Prepares Handbook
Peiffer Infant
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