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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1929

Page

3

Board Awards Gravel Bid for County Roads in November Meeting

The Board of Supervisors met November 17 with all members present. Bids for gravel rock to resurfaced county roads were opened and awarded to Hinkle & Hinote for 2361.50. Various regular expenses followed, including provisions, medical aid, rent, and supplies for county offices and programs.

Super Visors Richjong Washington-Wayland County Washington South Ave Point Hinkle & Hinote

Proceedings of the Washington County Board on December 6 1928

The board approved suspensions of taxes for several individuals and rejected Fannie Rowan's tax suspension. New deputy sheriff appointment, employee list additions, and indemnity schedule actions were approved. Reports from W. J. Norton and C. M. Denison were accepted. Various positions and contracts were authorized, including auditors, clerks, and an attendant. Recess followed, with further actions authorized at the December 21 meeting.

Laura J. Shillig Jacob Snider Mary Baker Mary J. Baker Ali N. Crawford Ellen Barger Thortes Burger Fannie Rowan G Wards H. 1. M. Struble E. L. Breitenbach Grant Edwards Blaine Hol National Surety Company Washington County Vigilance Committee W. J. Norton C. M. Denison Orton Norton Ais County

Melo Soft Water Ad Promises Cleaner Dishes

An old advertisement urges soften water with Melo to tackle greasy scum and soap build up on pots and pans. It promotes buying Melo at a grocer to achieve cleaner results with soft water.

County designates depositories for funds in 1928

On motion the court recess was taken until Thursday December 1928. The County designated certain banks as depositories and the County Treasurer instructed to place funds with specified limits including Ainsworth Savings Bank Haighton Savings Bank Washington National Bank and others with various dollar amounts. adjourned sine die.

Harry McCall P. M Jittle & Pratt Dravage Bride Be RR. Co County Road DRL & P Rwy. Co Stplaor. Co Ainsworth Savings Bank Haighton Savings Bank Commercial Savingsington Washington National Bank Washington Washington Loans and Trust Farmers Savings Bank Kalona Kalona Savings Bank Farmers Merchants — Saving Bank Haskins Peoples Savings Think Crawfordsville Rubio Savings Bank Security Savings Bank Wes Wellman Savings Bank West Chester Peoples ‘Trust Riverside Artest

Carnival Dates Set In February Run

A February carnival is planned from the sixth to the ninth with indoor seating arranged by Leon Legion. Officials page ads announce the event with staged activities, typical fair attractions, and community participation.

Leon Legion Varios

VESSELS COLLIDE IN FOG OFF ENGLAND NEAR ST MARGARET'S BAY

The German steamer Dione ran aground after colliding with the Swedish steamer Osmed in fog off England near St Margaret's Bay. Dione, 1107 tons, was severely damaged. Osmed, 1501 tons, was also hurt. A Walmer lifeboat and two Dover tugs stood by to retloat the vessel amid high tides.

ST. Margaret's Bay Tan Dione Osmed Walmer Dover

Benefit in Wearing Glasses This Fall Reveals Clarity

A fragmented report notes advantages of wearing glasses, suggesting improved vision and comfort. It mentions unclear details about temperature, setting, and timing but emphasizesEyeglasses help focus and reduce eye strain.

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