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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1946
Page
6
Funeral for Helen Knupp draws a large crowd as Washington townspeople mourn a lively senior who planned graduation. The piece recalls Elizabeth Dawson retiring after 28 years at P and Hs and highlights her patient, helpful service in wallpaper sales.
The Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors met December 31 1945 with all members present. They approved minutes, transferred funds for care at County Home, deed transfers, and renewed contracts with the Washington County Medical and Dental Societies. They named depositories, set official salaries for 1946, authorized payments and transfers, and designated 1946 county officials and newspapers. They adjourned sine die.
The kindness and sympathy of neighbors and friends in our recent sorrow will remain a precious memory. Our sincere thanks and gratitude for all comforting acts. Mrs. Walter Johnson and sons J. Johnson and daughters
The board met as required with Ned Morrow Arthur Wiley and Clarence Fulton present. Fulton took the oath of office and Morrow was elected chairman for the year. December 31 1945 minutes were approved and welfare appointments made including Mrs Grethal Marshall as Welfare Director. The county auditor authorized to issue monthly warrants to officers and staff in 1946 while positions are filled.
Mildred Payne a Columbus high school home economics teacher married Lt. Stanley E. Johnson at Finley Methodist church Mt Pleasant. Rev David Harper officiated. Bride given by father. Reception for 100 plus. Johnson on terminal leave after two years overseas. plans to visit Long Beach relatives.
Scores of Iowa families lost homes as rivers in southern and southeastern Iowa overflowed in the first flood of the year. Thousands of acres remained submerged while livestock perished. upstream rivers fell and colder weather was expected to reduce danger. Forty families were evacuated.
Des Moines river crested at 14.5 feet Monday night as Red Cross trucks evacuated families. Cedar river floods Waterloo and threatens Oakville after levee failure. Four people marooned on a farmhouse roof in Oak Ville area were rescued by state conservation officers Lloyd Huff and Richard Poffenhbarger.
From July 1940 to June 1944 engine plant expansions grew 10 percent faster than air-frame facilities. The rapid arrival of four motor bombers and more multi engine types created a heavy demand on engine production, highlighting the need for expanded facilities.
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