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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1946

Page

6

Notice of Reorganization Proceedings for Railroad Company

Joseph B. Fleming and Aaron Colnon as trustees in reorganization of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington on January 9, 1946. The notice outlines debtors and steps in the court and regulatory process.

Joseph B. Fleming Aaron Colnon Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company Interstate Commerce Commission Washi

Washington ISD Names Leadership for District Posts

Superintendent M. M. Schell and Junior High Principal Miss Ethel McCreedy headline a list of school officials including School Board President Harry Ramseyer and secretary C. P. Weldin with Richard A. Stewart, Henry B. Bailey, B. F. Bostwick Jr., and Marion George named among members.

Washington Independent School District M. M. Schell Ethel McCreedy Harry Ramseyer C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Marion George

Rails Abandonment Sought From Brighton To Washington Iowa

In Washington County Iowa an application seeks a certificate of public convenience and necessity to abandon a 12.56 mile line from Brighton to Washington and to replace it with a 17.30 mile line from Brighton to Ainsworth in reorganization proceedings of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company. Finance Docket No 15175.

Ington D.C Brighton Washington Ainsworth Washington County Iowa

Riverside postnuptial shower honors Mrs Maynard Haugen

Riverside February 26 Mrs Delbert Flynn hosted a post nuptial shower at her home for Mrs Maynard Haugen the former Erma Beranek whose marriage to Haugen was recently celebrated guests included family and friends in a small intimate gathering

Riverside Delbert Flynn Maynard Haugen Erma Beranek Haugen

Double Bill at Fox Friday and Saturday at Clinton

Riverside notes report a Friday and Saturday Fox double bill at Clinton with bingo prizes won by Mrs. Anna Krotz Mrs. Maynard Haugen and others. Discharges and honors include Pte Ted E Gerot and Sgt Cleo R Gerot with wartime service details. Local moves visits and a Washington Ministerial association gathering are also noted alongside a 30th wedding anniversary surprise for Louis and Kron.

Clinton Anna Krotz Maynard Haugen Melo Horak Emma Frank Albert Novy James Beranek Louis Horak Haugen Cleo R. Gerot Ida Gerot Riverside Puerto Rico William Bratt Chiesgzo Gretchen Kleopfer Women’s Society For Christian Service M. O. McKenzie William O'Loughlin William Ingram R. I. Marner Co. &E. Fitzsimmons Charles Rath Louis Kron

Riverside community notes honor and transfers amid duty and sales

The Riverside area marks celebrations for returning Sergeant Donald Meeks and veteran Cletus Kron with meals and gifts. Kron, discharged in Minneapolis after 31 years in the Navy, served on the Nevada and tabb, with Aleutian and Philippine campaigns. Nearby, farm sales proceed as Jack Sherburne sells 200 acres and plans a March 6 closing sale of livestock and machinery.

Fannie E. Meeks Riverside Donald Meeks Cletus N. Kron Louis Kron Mineapolis Minn United States Navy U. S. S. Nevada U. S. S. Tabb Jack Sherburne Rose Shebanek Indiana Sherburne Dale Southwick Reta Herring August Kern Southwick Okinawa

East Highland Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

East Highland residents report weekend guest visits at local homes. Coralville couple Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Wolford stayed with Mr. and Mrs. James Dvorak. Gail Murdock, Joe Lear and family, and Albert also visited the same residence.

Henry Prymek East Highland Bryce Wolford Coralville James Dvorak Gail Murdock Joe Lear Albert

Shiloh Dinner Guests Include Jarrards From California

Shiloh Feb 26 dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Frank Jarrard of Westwood California. The Jarrards have been in service and Frank has reenlisted for further duty.

H. J. Schoonover Shiloh Sam Marsh Frank Jarrard Westwood Calif

Local Social Notes and Family Celebrations

A resident heads to Fort Sill on Monday while neighbors gather to mark a 33rd wedding anniversary at the Resshley home near Packwood. Mrs Schantz observes her birthday and her daughter Verda’s anniversary with a charivari. Also noted are Long California travels and teacher Mariam McDowell moving between local homes for the remainder of the school year.

Kron Anna Lear Rose Longquist Mary Dvorak Anna Rath San Diego California Cantrell Naval Hospital Ottumwa Gail Murdock Ardel Geret Lone Tree William Pruess Fort Sill Oklo Sam Marsh Elmer Resshley Packwood Marsh Reschley Dave Schantz Verda Bill Hinkle Schantz Mariam McDowell Shiloh Orville Caldwell Ross van Nostrand

Hopi Indians Roll Corn Bread Into Colorful Flakes

Hopi Corn Flakes describes how Hopi Indians rolled corn bread into paper thin sheets and dyed them vivid colors for display or use.

Red peppers pack more vitamins as they ripen

Readily available garden tip explains red peppers surpass green in vitamin A and C content. Ripe red peppers show a marked nutritional rise over mature green stage, suggesting choosing red for higher vitamin intake.

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