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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1971
Page
6
Streets were graded to ordinance elevations and improved below rated standards where feasible. Sewers, intakes, and junction manholes were aligned. sidewalks and driveways removed or replaced to fit new pavement grades. Unpaved portions and manholes were adjusted to match the new surface. The work, charged to property abutting the streets, covered the paving cost and remaining expenses.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Eva M Fish with Rev W J Stevens and Rev Fred Bickhart officiating. Casketbearers included William Blackburn Darwin Widmer Donald Pilcher Sam Batterson Max Meeks Dale Sheets. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery Nai a.
Markets show active trade in Des Moines with good demand. Butchers higher by 25 cents, sows up to 25 cents, receipts today around 110000 versus 101000 last week and 81000 a year ago. price ranges listed for various weight bands and hogs. Chicago grain range follows in the report.
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