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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1940
Page
7
Richland promotes pride as the square gains 12 new 150 watt electric lanterns at corners and sides. Iowa Southern Utilities Co and the Town Council funded the installation as community lighting upgrade.
Reister BROS list Tuesday prices for dairy and groceries at Washington Iowa. Sweet cream 28 cents per half pint, sour cream 26 cents per pound, sour cream 24 cents per pound, nerve Brown Kegs 16 cents per dozen, nervy White Bees 18 cents per dozen, Goasouth? and peas priced per dozen.
Rock Island officers noted a radio request to pick up William Weaver of Davenport on a warrant from his wife for desertion, but Weaver remained in Rock Island city jail awaiting arraignment on a charge of driving while intoxicated.
The article notes Colorado was admitted to statehood in 1876, the centennial year of the United States. It frames Colorado’s admission as part of the nation’s milestone year.
Christmas celebrations feature extensive family gatherings in Fairview including the Malichky and Havel families. A cooperative noon dinner, Santa visits, and gift exchanges mark the day with many relatives from Cedar Rapids to Washington in attendance. Static hospital visits in Iowa City and numerous local households share festive meals and weekly visits.
The Des Moines report details the Iowa custodian of state buildings at the seat of government. Gray Anderson of Knoxville is the current appointee with a $2400 yearly salary, duties include protecting capitol buildings, sanitation, guiding visitors, supervising staff, pursuing legal action for property injuries, and keeping records. The biennial report must show expenditures, conditions, and preservation measures.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lee Sirwell were held Sunday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home with Dr. F. W. Eastwood and Rev. William M Nichol in charge. Pallbearers included Oscar George, Marion George, M. Lemmon, Shermault Chartle Crossett and Earl Nicola. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
Want Ads announce weekly sales by Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction every Wednesday and a Community Sale at City Feed Yard each Friday. January 4 features closing out sales by Frank Podaril and Willard Bell with locations near highways and towns, starting at 11:00 a.m. Additional closing out sale notices list H. D. Wentworth near Brighton and the Washington area along highway No. 92.
Funeral services for D. E. Brumback were held Sunday afternoon at the West Chester Methodist church. Rev. George Pennington and Mrs BE Hilles led the rituals with a recessional by Mrs. Keith Stewart. Pallbearers included Will Munro I K Coffey Pat Hoover Fivovad Crane Clarence Niffeneger and J D Dayton. Honorary pallbearers were Clyde Griggs Dale Haman Bert Poore and Villa Forinash. Interment followed at Keota cemetery.
Weather forecast for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys predicts generally fair skies. Temperatures rise at the start, dip midweek, then warm toward week’s end. The northern and central Great Plains see similar trends with a warm Monday and colder conditions on Tuesday or Wednesday followed by a warmer close.
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