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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1946

Page

4

Bettie Moran and William C. Oakes Wed in Columbus Junction

Bet tie Moran daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Moran of Columbus Junction wed William C Oakes son of D B Oakes of Davenport and Mrs Guila Oakes also of Columbus Junction in a single ring ceremony at the Methodist church pastor Rev J B Pooley officiated Attendants were Odear Sanden and Lois Lambert with Sanders sister of the bride as bridesmaid The bride a Columbus High School graduate attended Iowa Wesleyan college and teaches at Pleasant View rural school Oakes recently discharged from army overseas duty and the couple will reside in Columbus Junction Griffith Allman announcement has been made.

Columbus Junction Bettie Moran W. L. Moran William C. Oakes D. B. Oakes Davenport Guila Oakes

Rail and bus schedules from Davenport to Washington and beyond

Partial timetable lists long line of trains and buses with routes Davenport Kansas City Washington and Iowa City Cedar Rapids to Mt Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill and more. Notes specify sleeping car and coach rules and depot pickup at 107 W 2nd.

Golden State Limited Southwest Express Sptmeencacmnens Washington Kansas City California BEE Line Transit Iowa City Cedar Rapids MT. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill Ft. Madison Winfield Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola Keota W. 2Nd

County Officials List Names and Roles

County officers include County Attorney John Owen Auditor Stan Kiesey Clerk R Noonan Engineer W P Hawn Welfare Director Virginia Romine Recorder to Harriet Coulter Sheriff Harold Putnam Treasurer W E Howell Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill Coroner W S Kyle and Supervisors Ned Morrow P Wilson Arthur Wiley.

John Owen Stan Kiesey R. R. Noonan W. P. Hawn Virginia Romine Harriet Coulter Harold Putnam W. E. Howell Lester B. Krabill W. S

Chas C Brown Chiropractor Announces Neurocalometer Service

Dr Chas C Brown offers neurocalometer service at his office opposite the courthouse. Office phone 102, residence 814.

Chas. C. Brown Court House Aemette Office Res

Washington Independent School District Officials and Lodge Notice

Washington Independent School District announces Superintendent M M Schell Principal of Junior High TM Miss Ethel McCreedy. School Board members listed include President Harry Mamseyer and Secretary C P Weldin along with Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr and Marion George. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M regular meeting first Friday monthly with W M Victor Blatiner and W Yard. Quorum.

Washington Independent School District M. M. Schell Ethel W. M A. W. Yard

Marguerite Griffith Weds W F Allman in St Louis

Marguerite Griffith daughter of Mrs L Vot roubek Columbus Junction and W F Allman Flint Michigan recently discharged from army service married in an event of December 20 at St Louis Missouri. They will reside in Flint Michigan.

Marguerite Griffith

George White Scandals Now Playing at the Fox

The Fox presents the lavish musical George White Scandals starring Joan Davis and Jack Haley in a goofy romance. Gene Krupa leads the band with top drums and strong acting moments. Featured cast includes Phillip and Hollywood beauties in a glossy ensemble.

George White the Fox Georst White Joan Davis Jack Haley Haley Gene Krupa Sloweh Hollywood Phillip

Fertilizer Use Is Topic for Soil Conservation Meeting

A Washington meeting on January 23 at 1 15 p m in the Y M C A community room will discuss fertilizer use as a tool for soil conservation. H B Cheney a Towa State extension agronomist will lead with expert advice for farmers fertilizer dealers and others interested.

Washington H. B. Cheney Towa State College Extension Agronomist Washington County Cheney

Notable cast list includes Terry and Martha Holliday in film

The article catalogs a notable ensemble featuring Terry, Martha Holliday, Glenn Tryon, Margaret Hamilton, Bette Jane Greer and renowned pianist Ethel Smith as part of a studio lineup.

Margaret OBrien Stars With Edward G Robinson In Our Vines Have Tender Grapes

Margaret OBrien returns in a tender drama with Edward G Robinson as the star in Our Vines Have Tender Grapes at the State Theatre through Tuesday. The film blends humor and pathos as Jackie Jenkins plays Margaret's cousin and playmate.

Margaret O'Brien Edward G. Robinson M-G-M State Theatre Angel Jackie Butch” Jenkins Margaret

Cemetery care meeting planned in Dutch Creek township

A meeting is scheduled at the New Haven church on Wednesday January 23 at 1 pm to organize a group for the care of all cemeteries in Dutch Creek township. All interested individuals are urged to attend, signed by W. C. Sheets.

New Haven Dutch Creek Township W. C. Sheets

Community Friday Sales at Whittaker and Weekly Auctions

Journal lists weekly sales including Friday livestock sales at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday sales at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. Notices show closing out sales on Jun 22 near Kalona and 1 mile west, and Jan 22 near Wayland with seller names A A Maas Harris Boese.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa S. Kalona A. A. Maas Wayland Harris Boese

Public sale notices across multiple Iowa locations

A sequence of public and closing out sales scheduled from January to February in Kalona Wayland Washington and surrounding towns. Entries list sale type, nearest location, start times and sellers such as Ray Duttweiler Morris Beese John F Horak Orville Caldwell and Royal McNeese along with firms like Knotek Brothers Harold C Timm and Halter and Draker.

Kalona Oved Road Marner Miller Brighton Ray Duttweiler A. W. Duttweiler Wayland Morris Beese Adm John F. Horak Washington Wayland Road Orville Caldwell Knotek Brothers Harold C. Timm Henry Dittmer John Patterson Richmond Reiner and Dann Winfield Iowa Earl Kelley and Sons Harold Strum Ed Horak Riverside Road Haskins Halter

Isotones Defined as Chemically Similar Forms

The text explains that several forms of elements share chemical similarity but differ slightly in weight. By definition these forms are called isotones.

Earth

Farm Equipment and Implements Auction List

High wheel wagon triple box in good shape and low iron wheel wagon with hay rack. Mud buggy closed in school buggy sleigh two-wheel auto trailer hog waterer 70 gallon Concord harness 10 gallon portable sprayer. Iowa cream separator electric like new 3x8 ft feed bank rotary hog feeder James Way hog feeder nearly new. Four movable hog houses 10x12 ft double floor other small articles also listed.

Concord Iowa Jamesway

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Wm. C. Oakes S. Iowa Washington Directory Business City & County Officers Theodore B. Bailey Washington St Washington Fruit Mkt Edmund D. Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Jr Morrison & Morrison Attorneys W. Livingston Attorney West Main St George F. Morrison J. C. Penney Co Officers Lloyd Lytle John Lowash C. P. Weldin Henry Bailey Carl Hancher H. H. Reister Ralph Minick A. L. Griffith Ruth W. B. Dupuis T. W. Harwood R. F. McFarlane A. W. Ward Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery City Grace H. Stephen Wwe Ruth Lytle Qskaloosa Lewis Goodlander Oo. B R. B. Haight Southwest Limited L. R. Carbee Burlington Trailways Pont Cago Winea North Side North Side Square Winga’s Cafe Jones Funeral Home East Main St Sherman's Funeral Home Optometrists John W. Lemmon East Side Square Chiropractors Bee Line Taxi BEE Line Bus Depot Washington Dairy Glass Service Pittsburgh Sorrell Auto Parts West Madison W. Ob. Cheney Journal Bud Mulcahy Francilla Farrier Pleasant Plain Royal McNeese GEO. Baker Marion Ave Finney’s Feed & Supply So. Ave W. L Col Little Long & Hotle Foxbilt Bestienos Red Comb Reister Bros John Shields & Sons Reiner Guernsey Shropshire Ewes Shropshire Rock White Rocks New Hampshires Washington Concrete Company North 12Th Street Rock Island Hampshire March Farrow Chester Ames Machinery John Deere Deering Davne IHC Merritt Reiner Dale Dann Brown & Bruty, Auctioneers
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