Washington name echoes across 26 states and beyond
The author laments Washington as a common town and county name, noting 27 Washingtons in 26 states plus D C. He recalls Iowa’s own Washington County and Washington Township, mentions post offices and places named Washington across the nation, and lists variants such as Washington Court House and Washington Depot.
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California
Connecticut
Georgia
Ilinois
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Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Michigan
Mississippi
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New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
Oktatna
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Washington
Washington and the many named places in America
The writer notes many towns counties and townships named Washington and Lincoln across Iowa and the nation. He reviews Curtis V Nettels book George Washington and American Independence, detailing Washington's behind the scenes role with Congress and the factions militants conciliationists and moderates. The article highlights Washington's leadership toward independence and cites letters and a Washington birthday tribute by Thomas Curtis Clark.
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Washington
Congress
One Tobacco Retailer For Every 115 People In Country
A countrywide statistic shows one retailer handling tobacco products for every 115 people. The figure reflects distribution of tobacco outlets across the nation.
Man Fined 100 for Losing Temper and Attacking School Bus Driver
Ernest A. Halterman of Des Moines faced a 100 fine after pleading guilty to assault and battery and reckless driving. He blocked a school bus, pulled the driver from the vehicle, and beat him, prompting a police investigation and medical visit for the driver.
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Mitchellville
Ernest A. Halterman
Des Moines
Halterman
H. D. Coder
Andre Carstenson
Coder
Carstenson
Bns
Coal Industry Highlighted Amid War Threats
War and threats of rearmament underscore America’s fortunate position with a highly productive coal industry praised for sustaining energy and economic resilience.
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America
Methodist Circles Meet in Crawfordsville on Tuesday
The Priscilla Circle of the WSCS met at Mrs. Clarence Lowe’s home on February 19 with Mrs. Earl Lowe presiding. Plans were made for a silent auction at the March 11 WSCS meeting. refreshments followed. The Marel meeting will be hosted by Mrs. J. W. Rich. The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall on February 2 with 15 members sewing carpet rags and a cooperative lunch. A pancake supper is planned for March 5 at 4 PM. The joint Segion and Auxiliary county meeting will be at the Marel Hall in the evening.
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Crawfordsville
Priscilla
WSCS
Methodist Enture
Clarence Lowe Thesdasy
Earl Lowe
J. Wo Rieh
Nuviliany
American Legion Auxiliars
Legion Hall
Charles Wells
Mareh S
Auxiliary
Hall Marel
Local Folks Share News and Visits Across Town
Wusittary serving Mere Elmer McArtor gave a report on the same book to be purchased. It was voted to give $5 to both March of Dimes and the Red Cross. The next meeting is March 15. Mr and Mrs W A Orris spent Sunday at the Leslie Ross home in Winfield. Mrs Rees is a niece of Mrs Orris. Mr and Mrs Robert Wells returned home Tuesday from a several weeks trip. Mr and Mrs John Mitchell were surprised by their son Everette of Waterloo visiting for the weekend. Howard Kratett and family joined the group Sunday. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller were in Des Moines Sunday and Monday and Mr Miller attended the American Legion Commander and Adjutant School. Mr and Mrs Art Buckner of Crosslake Wis visited with their daughter Mrs Robert Miller and family, then went to Galesburg to visit in Warren Buckner’s home. Mr and Mrs Clarence Moorhead and Mr and Mrs Ernest Clark and Mrs John Mitchell were also noted. That there are more friends to hear from, hoping everyone stays well.
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Wusittary
Mere
Elmer McArtor
Mere W. A. Orris
Leslie Ross
Winfield
Rees
Art Buckner
Crosslake
Wis
Robert Miller
Galesboro
Warren Buckner
Five Sided Classrooms Considered for New School
Suburban Cleveland Heights officials study a $1,000,000 elementary school with pentagon shaped rooms to improve light distribution. Architects cite glass block exterior walls and a saw tooth profile forming points around the building. Initial unit includes 12 classrooms a kindergarten and a library costing about $600,000 with the rest to follow in stages shaping into an L.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland Heights
Board of Education
Giant Globemaster Hauls Urgent 20,800 Pound Cargo
Cincinnati residents watched as a massive Air Force Globemaster touched down at Merced California air base to load a hurry order cargo of 20,800 pounds. Doors opened and a ramp lowered while three Trailmobiles backed to discharge goods into the plane belly.
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Air Force
Globemaster
Trailmobil
Merced
California
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