Washington Concrete Company Expands Its Iowa Operations
Washington Concrete, founded in 1981 as a major regional producer of concrete culvert and sewer pipes, expands its Iowa-based operations. The firm uses local labor and materials, runs about ten months yearly, and employs around eight workers under President RE. Arthur.
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Washington
Washington Concrete Company
Mississippi River
Iowa
Iowa Materials
Iowa Capital
Iowa Corporation
RE. Arthur
Washington Concrete plans new block plant by spring
The Washington Concrete company aims to open a lightweight block plant within 100 miles of Washington. By spring, a new block plant will produce aggregate and concrete blocks and supply complete materials for concrete homes. Reinforced concrete well tile for lining and curbing is also planned by spring, a notable asset to Greater Washington.
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Washington Concrete Company
Greater Washington
Jury awards $375 in slander case in Sae City
A Sae City jury deliberated twelve hours to award John Ebsen thirty two hours was not included. the verdict totals 375 against Fred LaMaak for slander.
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Sae_ City
John Ebsen
Fred LaMaak
Scott Tells of Furniture Changes Since 1926
Ralph Scott of Scott Furniture recalls shifts in styles and manufacturing from 1926 to today. He traces ownership changes from C S Miller to Wilbur Miller and others, notes modern inlaid linoleums, wall to wall carpeting, and durable finishes. He highlights durable spring structures, Mohair and velvet upholstery, and padded leather porch furniture.
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Ralph Scott
Scott Furniture Store
Carl Hardin
Scott
Hardin
C. SS. Miller
Wilbur Miller
C. S. Miller
Joe McElhinney
Masonic Temple
Scott Furniture
Pigely Wiggly
Greater Washington
Interior
Washington Trading Area Expands Says Schmitt
Washington's trade area is steadily increasing asserts O E Schmitt secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. He notes customers come from Wayland Olds Wyman Coolgumbus Junction Keota and Harper and from north of Kalona Riverside Wellman. The 1939 Christmas business was strong and Washington is described as a growing shopping center with modern storefronts bright neon lighting and well lighted streets.
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Washington
O. E. Schmitt
Chamber of Commerce
Wayland and
Olds
Wyman
Coolgumbus Junction
Keota
Harper
Washington County
Kalona
Riverside
Wellman
Schmitt
Washington Sports Review 1939 in Review Across Activities
The 1939 Washington sports scene spans basketball football golf tennis golf and indoor games. Demons and Cardinals show uneven success amid youth teams on the rise and a six man football shift while summer leagues and local golf and tennis titles highlight a broad athletic year.
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Washington
Demons
Cardinals
Riverside
Muscatine Five
Bob Lewis
Winfield
Tipton All
Tipton
Cardinal
Fred Maasdam
Creston
Keokuk
Columbus Junction
Ken Kimberlin
Maid-Rites
Mississippi Valley League
Lemgue
Washington brick and tile plant continues to thrive yet
The Washington brick and tile factory owned by Charles W. Long Jr. remains a long running business in the county. After a decline in local plants, only two remain in the area, with the Washington plant drawing customers from farms beyond the county and offering drain tile and building brick. Long anticipates higher tile production in the coming season as city hall alleys and B and B drives operate.
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Washington
Charles W. Long, Jr
Winfield
Washington Brick and Tile Factory
Long
Washington County
Mr. Long
Mattress Plant Expands Role in Washington Since 1938
Lewis Jeter runs a local mattress factory north of Fred L. Stewart hardware on North Iowa avenue employing five workers. The plant processes cotton mattresses into inner spring units and offers upholstery services with a selection of upholstery samples. The business, established in Washington, has built up strong demand for quality goods and steady employment.
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Washington
Lewis Jeter
Fie
Jeter
Matti Ss Company
Fred L. Stewart Hardware
Iowa Avenue
Plant to resume brick and tile production in coming season
The plant will not run during the coldest weather but will restart in six to eight weeks for the next season. Mr Long employs six men at the plant in the busy period.
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Don Little
Sports Review
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Leon Beatty Post
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Legion
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Tut
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Helen Breese
Gifford Morrison
Bob Shannon
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