County Board Proceedings Recommend Highway Projects
The board recommends state and federal consideration for two highway projects. Project No 1 grades and bridges County Trunk A from the southwest corner of section 30 to the southeast corner of section 25, both in town 74, range 9. Project No 2 calls for a bridge over English River on County Road C between sections in town 77, range 9. The board asks for surveys and plans to begin earliest possible construction. The resolution was adopted with four supervisors voting aye and none opposed.
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State Highway Commission
United States Bureau of Public Roads
S. W. Corner
English River
Ned Morrow
Funeral service for John F. Zion in Columbus Junction
John F. Zion a 60 year old farmer and orchardist died suddenly at his home between Columbus City and Columbus Junction after a possible heart attack. Services were held at his home and Columbus City Methodist Church with burial in Columbus City cemetery. He was born December 18 1878 near Sperry and married May Crammond in 1904. Surviving are widow his mother a sister a brother and a half sister. He was a member of the Columbus City Methodist Church.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
John F. Zion
Here
Columbus City
Columbus City Methodist Church
W. A. Bloomquist
Mr. Zion
Sperry
Mes Moines County
W. H. Zion
A. J. Zion
Mis
Jennie Gipple
Roy Zion
Los Angeles
Malif
Mary Jones
West Burlington
Zion
Exploring Iowa's Outdoors Tracks by Roy Fb Abbot
A vivid note on woodland tracking from Roy Abbot describing a cotontail rabbit’s tracks in snow. The piece contrasts rabbit and fox squirrel footprints, explains how rabbits overreach fore and hind feet when running, and notes how winter trails reveal animal behavior and movement.
Made Wife a Lord? Man Arrested in Torch Murder Attempt
Jack Wright of Flint Michigan aged 49 faces charges for allegedly attempting to burn his wife Anna 54 by pouring kerosene on her dress and striking a match. She lies in a critical condition in hospital and identifies him as the attacker. Wright reportedly used a ruler to gauge the flames.
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Anna
Jack Wright
Flint
Mich
WPA
Cottontail Tracks in Snow Signal Nighttime Visitor
A narrator traces a cottontail through a yard and hedge, across a highway to a neighbor’s barnyard, then to a creek for a drink. Musk rat tracks appear along the bank, followed by a civet-like skunk predator as dawn nears. The rabbit rests under indigo cover and will likely roam again at night.
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Souirrel
Ile
Birty
Thanks for kindness at Joseph Mast death
The Journal expresses heartfelt thanks for the kindnesses shown by many friends at the time of the death of Joseph Mast Mr Joseph Mast and Mr and Mrs Arthur Mitchell acknowledge the support and sympathy received.
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James T. Foster
Miles Foster
E. BE. Badham
Frank Frederick
WH Albertis
Cary Brown
Joseph Mast
Arthur Mitchell
Bear elected Grinnell dorm leader secretary treasurer
Charles Bear son of C H Bear of 715 East Main street Washington and Grinnell college senior was named secretary treasurer of the Council of House Presidents men’s governing body at a meeting this week Bear also serves as president of Carney house dormitory at Grinnell college
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Bear
Grinnell
Charles Bear
C. H. Bear
East Main St
Washington
Grinnell College
House
Carney House
Public School Band Schedules and Poems Share Page Notes
Public School News lists weekly band rehearsals and a concert schedule with sections for Quintet Sextet and various ensembles. A concluding poem recalls a student named Viva Maxine Baxter amid staff mentions and cafe murmurs.
End of Term Notes from Mr Kimberlin Classes
Preparations for the close of the first semester fill the school story with busy students. Freshman English grapples with transitive and intransitive verbs while speech classes present fables and stories. Seniors explore how government runs, including the president and cabinet. Some question presidential terms after learning salary details.
Kindergarten Toy Farm Sparks Imaginative Play
The H. S. Kindergarten has built a toy farm with a barn and animals on a table. Students work with clay creating candle-holders and hand prints as two new pupils join the class, including seven year old Kert Hess from Germany.
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Kert Hess
Hi Y Club Opens Year With Meeting at YMCA
The Washington Hi Y held its first meeting since the Hi Y conference at the Y M C A last Wednesday noon. Members enjoyed a dinner prepared by mothers including meat loaf mashed potatoes creamed corn salad peaches and cookies. Mr Soule spoke on youth crime in the community.
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Washington
Encouragement Over Scorn For Those Bearing Burden
A reflective verse urges kindness over criticism toward those enduring hardship. The speaker admits personal distance from others’ pain yet urges supportive words and acts that ease another’s burden and bless a neighboring life.
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Maxine Baxter
Gratitude for Kindness After Sorrow From Whittman and Brewer
The Whittman and Brewer families thank all who offered sympathy, flowers, and help during their recent sorrow and for the beautiful service and kindness received.
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D. J. Whittman
Ella Brewer
Tax talk changes price of a meat order
An order of meat priced at 40 cents would cost 2 rents 1 without taxes, illustrating how tax adds to the total. The note highlights the impact of fiscal charges on everyday purchases.
Local Auction Notices For January February
A compilation of closing out sales and public auctions around Washington and nearby towns. Listings include the late J. T. Foster estate near Haskins, Mrs. Mary McGraw, Mrs. Henry Matthess near Wellman, Rotenberger Bros. dissolution sale near Washington, and Elmus R. Brenneman on the Malichky farm with precise directions and times.
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Gale
J. T. Foster
Haskins
Katona
Mary McGraw
Henry Matthess
Wellman
Rotenberger Bros
N.er
Washington
Elmus R. Brenneman
Malichky Farm
Richmond
Riverside
UN mi
John Caldwell
Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
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