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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

5

Iowa among four states regulating auto dealers

New York Jan. 20 report outlines how Wisconsin Ohio Nebraska and Iowa require motor vehicle dealer licenses under special laws. Licenses are annual and can be denied suspended or revoked by a state executive agency.

New York Wisconsin Ohio Nebraska Iowa Colorado Ilinois Kentucky Rhode Island Vermont Washington Texas Dallas Houston Pennsylvania Illinois Wiecorsin

Seven New Cars Licensed Here This Week

Seven new cars and trucks were registered at the county treasurer’s office in the past week, fewer than in previous winter weeks. Four were licensed yesterday, with 2,569 old-plate equivalents this year versus 2,577 a year ago, and owners have under two weeks to obtain new plates before penalties.

Russell L. Griggs Washington Ford Trucks G. Reeves Ford Deluxe J. G. Leve Crawfordsville Ford Tudor Noel Carter Brignton

Eagle Eyes Optimized for Downward View

The eagle’s eyes are built to scan below while flying high and see upward only with effort. The American Wildlife Institute notes the bird’s overhanging brow also shades it from overhead sun, aiding its hunting.

American Wildlife Institute

LeRoy Pratt Describes Mexican Motor Trip Highlights

LeRoy Pratt reports from Guadalajara Mexico after touring Taxco Alcopulco and Mexico City with friends. He recalls Taxco as a silver town famed cathedral cobbled streets and elevated climate plus a hot Acapulco harbor and tropical sights. The party enjoys outdoor meals, local curiosities and entertaining natives before heading toward Lake Patzcuaro and Guadalajara.

LeRoy Pratt Mexico Portie Taxco Alcopulco North American Pacific Iowa Acapulco Mexico City

Laborer Injured by Rock at Louisa Quarry

Frank Rauschenbarger of Grandview suffered fractures to both bones in his left leg when a large rock dislodged and rolled onto him at a Louisa County quarry southwest of Columbus City. He was taken to Mercy hospital in Burlington for treatment.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Frank Rauschenbarger Grandview Louisa County Columbus City Mercy Hospital Burlington

Mace Motor Co Starts 20th Year

Mace Motor Company marks its twentieth year as a Ford dealer in Washington. G E B Mace notes the firm began in 1906 and observed its anniversary this month. The company has served as a Ford dealer for forty years, highlighting its long-standing presence in Washington.

Mace Motor Co Mace Motor Company Mace Washingon Ford Washington

Riverside Social Notes Mixed Visits and Military News

The district church group lists officers including secretary treasurer FF Schnoebelen and spiritual director Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobbameter. Mrs Wilbur Reed returns from Brooklyn to visit Riverside relatives while her navy husband serves in South America. Clifford Birrer of Lima Montana arrives for a few weeks with the Walsh family and relatives. he is the son of Henry Hirrer, a former Riverside resident.

FF. W. Schnoebelen Bernard Jacobbameter Wilbur Reed Brooklyn New York Lyle Fealer United States Navy South America Mont C. W. Walsh Henry Hirrer Riverside

South Highland Social Notes Brief Visit Guests

South Highland, Jan 44 Mrs Melo Tasek reports Mr and Mrs Richard Havel and Mrs John Tasek called in Town City and visited their new grandson Clarence Tasek Jr. Mr and Mrs Lewis Prymek and their sons were Sunday visitors in Cedar Rapids at the latter’s home.

South Highland Richard Havel John Tasek Town City Clarence Tasek Lewis Prymek Cedar Rapids Charles Brown Brown Fredonia Ernest Green Frank Kalluus Melo Lasek Clonthony Hoeah

Mrs. Keith Lord Visits Crawfordsville from San Diego

Mrs. Keith Lord Mary Edgar arrived in Crawfordsville from San Diego California on a surprise visit to her parents Mr and Mrs William Edgar. Her navy husband is stationed at Vallejo California and she has a month off from her San Diego job. The local Legion Auxiliary held a small meeting planning an all day February gathering and sending comforts to the Soldier's Home in Des Moines.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Keith Lord Mary Edgar San Diego Calif Wm. Edgar Washington Navy Vallejo Cal Mary Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Des Moines Ethel Zickafoose Clyde Clemens Canon City Colo Jennie Clemens Kansas City Lois D. H. Miller Stearns Ainsworth Henry Mast Yarmouth

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