Fox and Pratt Start in Washington Show Business
Ralph Pratt recalled that January 10 1914 marked the Fox and Pratt family's entry into Washington show business after moving from Winfield. They built the Fox Theatre with E G Fox owning the lot, opening with the Hinkle Trio as attractions in silent days. Clyde Pratt became manager. Ralph later joined, guiding the venture for years.
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Fox
Ralph Pratt
State
Pratt
Washington
Ralph
Clyde Pratt
Winfield
Anay
E. G. Fox
Mr. Pratt
Hinkle
Charles
Ethel
Pearl Hinkle
Yde
Washington town clock resumes work after ice delay
Kenneth Carris climbed to the courthouse tower to restart the town clock after ice had stopped its hands. Residents within hearing distance heard the hours strike again and many described relief at the clock’s return to duty.
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Washington
Kenneth Carris
Court House
Court House Tower
Washington State Bank Ready for New Quarters by March
Bank officials anticipate occupying the new building by the first of March as plasterers complete walls and ceilings. Foremen report progress though visible changes are slow, with color achieved during plastering to avoid painting. Since last July’s fire, staff have endured crowded quarters in the Federal Savings and Loan offices while awaiting the move.
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Washington State Bank
State Bank
Federal Savings and Loan
Savings and Loan
Bank Repair and Loan Association Return to Normal
A brief note expresses optimism that the bank will be fixed up better than ever and the loan association will return to normal operations soon.
Polio drive gains and tea week debate stir readers
A letter from Basil O'Connor highlights the March of Dimes impact with four of five polio patients aided in three years and more than 50 000 helped last year. It notes Washington interest in supporting the campaign and counters coffee week rumors. Also reports Iowa deer population estimates and cabbage juice ulcer cure claims with cost concerns.
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Washington
Basil O'Connor
National Foundation For
Duke of Wellington
Crossing accidents often happen at intersections with warning gaps
Most grade crossing accidents are said to occur at crossings where motorists involved fail to heed signals or observe warning devices, leading to collisions with trains at shared roadways.
Familiarity breeds contempt on crossing safety
The piece notes drivers on familiar routes may overlook danger at crossings. It cites that 25 percent of crossing crashes involve motorists colliding with trains already on the tracks. A Washington case is recalled where a driver drunk complained he had the right of way after hitting a train on North Marion Avenue.
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Washington
North Marion Avenue
Pythian Sisters Club Meeting At Saunders Residence
BRIGHTON January 2 Mrs Albert Saunders hosted the Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs club meeting led by president Mrs Hattie Kessel. A social hour followed the business session. Also noted are local movements including home sales, winter plans, and visits among residents and relatives.
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Pythian Sisters Club
Saunders
Brighton
Albert Saunders
Pythian Sisters
Chiefs Club
Hattie Kessel
Monte Beauchamp
Robert Hamilton
Davenport
Traer
Iowa
Lana Turner Returns To Screen At State Theatre
Lana Turner appears at the State Theatre in A Life of Her Own with Ray Milland. The film follows a small town girl who rises to New York model status, featuring Tom Ewell Louis Calhern and Barry Sullivan in supporting roles.
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Lana Turner
State Theatre
Ray Milland
M-G-M
New York
Miss Turner
Milland
Lana
Tom Ewell
Broadway
Louis Calhern
Alo Bill
Barry Sullivan
Divorce Petition In Iowa Court Seeks End to Marriage
Elbert T. Goacher files for absolute divorce from Betty J. Goachier in Washington County Iowa alleging cruel inhuman treatment endangering life and habitual drunkenness. Defendant must appear by February 16 1851 or default decree will be entered. Attorneys: F L Bihlmeier 590 Hershey Bldg Muscatine.
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Betty J. Goacher
District Court of the State of
Iowa
Washington County
Court House
City of
Washington
A. D
Elbert T. Goacher
F. L. Bihlmeier
Hershey
Muscatine
Schlichting Rites Planned for Nellie in Pleasant Grove
Funeral services for Mrs. Nellie Schlichting will be at 2 30 Thursday afternoon at Pleasant Grove Church of God. Rev Burris P Moore will officiate and burial follows in Indian Creek Cemetery.
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Columbus Junction
Nellie Schlichting
Pleasant Grove Church
Notice of Annual Meeting for Washington Federal Savings & Loan Assn
The annual meeting of members of the Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday January 17 1951 in its office in Washington Iowa. Election of three directors for a three year term and other business will be transacted. By Ralph V Bauer secretary. 27512 W
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Washington Federal Savings & Loan Association
Washington
Iowa
Washington Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n
Ralph V. Bauer
Iowa Printing Board to Hear Bids for Official Register and Misc Printing
The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on January 12, 1951 to receive bids for the Iowa Official Register, State House miscellaneous contracts, carload book paper, Education in Home Economics for I S C, and other printing. Bids close at 10:00 am and will be opened and awarded publicly. The Board may reject any or all bids. For specifications, interest.
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Iowa State Printing Board
Des Moines
Iowa
State House
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Dutch Creek Township
Edna Crile
Guy Stacy
Harry Stacy
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Edward van Zanten
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Meek
Guy Tourny
Quincey
Ill
Garfield Tourney
Iowa City
Myrtle Helmick
Albert Shaw
Clinton
Helmick
Phyllis Woodford
Oskaloosa
Anson Woodford
National Bank of Washington
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Oxfords
Children’s Oxfords
Atchison’s Shoe Store
North Side Square
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Rio
District Court
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David B. Millman
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