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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1937

Page

5

Ford Marks 25 Millionth Ford Car at Rouge Plant

Dearborn, Mich. Henry Ford and Edsel Ford witnessed the final assembly of the 25,000,000th Ford as workers completed the car at the Rouge Plant. The event included a parade to the Ford Rotunda and a display of Ford models from 1896 to the present, with a luncheon for guests and press.

Dearborn Mich Henry Ford Ford Motor Company Rouge Ford Edsel Ford United States Edison Institute Museum Greenfield Village Fords Ford Company

Weeks Win Spelling Contest at Jackson Center School

Raymond Weeks and Mary Lee Weeks triumph in Jackson township spelling contest held at Jackson Center school. Lower grade winners include Mary Lee Weeks and Frances Whisler, advanced marks go to Raymond Weeks and Jean Shalla. Electric line work expands east from Boyd Foster corner to Beth ey church with wiring at Applegate, Clive Gray homes, and others.

Rennie Dawson Living Lake Jackson Township Jackson Center Mary Lee Weeks Salem Frances Whisler Robert Shalla Center Raymond Weeks Jean, Shalla Phyllis Brown South Prairie Velma Jarrard Miss Wiley Mary Ann Hobbs Viola Marek Dele Downs Leona Kos Garina Laney Elizabeth Clark Iowa Southern Utilities Company Boyd Foster Bethey Church Davis Brothers Applegate Clive Gray Donald Brown George Reed

Giant Kwannon statue overlooks Takasaki hill

A colossal concrete statue of Kwannon, Buddhist goddess of mercy, rises atop a hill in Takasaki City Japan, visible across surrounding landscapes.

Kwannon Takasaki City Japan

Studebaker Awards 16000 Dollar Used Car Contest

Paul G Hofman announces a nationwide Studebaker contest offering 452 cash prizes totaling 16000 dollars. Buyers must choose a Studebaker from any dealer and write a fifty word letter explaining why a pledge backed used car was chosen. Judging by Hoffman and staff. First prize 1000 dollars.

Paul G. Hoffman Studebaker Corporation Studebaker United States South Bend Hoffman

Cars with 1937 plates rise in Washington county

At the county treasurer's office it was reported that 2,789 Washington county cars are already licensed for 1937, up from 2,564 the year before. Truck licenses total 306, vs 263 previously. Car owners have one week to obtain plates without penalty as the higher price takes effect February first. New licenses issued include H. K. Berdo Washington Ford deluxe 2 door touring Oscar Hughes Washington Dodge 4 door sedan Max White Ainsworth Ford deluxe 2 door Virgil Turnipseed Wellman Ford standard 4 door touring sedan C R Oldfield Wellman Ford pickup John Soukup Riverside Ford deluxe 4 door touring sedan Stan Kiesey Washington Chevrolet deluxe town sedan.

Washington H. EK. Berdo Oscar Hughes Max White Ainsworth Virgil Turnipseed Wellman C. R. Oldfield John Soukup Riverside Stan Kiesey

Studebaker Pledge To The Public Used Car Sale Terms

The ad outlines a January 1 1937 to March 31 deadline with prizes for ties and a nationwide ad plan. It promotes Studebaker pledge pricing with clearly marked prices, rigid pricing, and a 0 day guarantee on defective parts. Buyers may drive five days and return for credit toward other stock.

Studebaker

1937 Dodge Commercial Panel Unharmed in Transit

A 1937 Dodge Commercial Panel remains undamaged in transit as noted in the brief report. No further details on location or condition are provided beyond the assertion of intact status.

Dodge

Used Cars and Farm Equipment Auction Listing

A catalog of vehicles and machinery includes a 1931 Chevrolet four door sedan in best condition as well as a 1929 Chevrolet tow truck a 1927 Chevrolet sedan a Ford Model A Coupe a 10 20 McCormick Deering tractor a 14 inch two bottom plow and related items listed for sale with location 14929.

Little Wonder plow advertised by L. A. Willits Motor Co

Washington Iowa dealer L A Willits Motor Co advertises a 14 inch two bottom Little Wonder plow for sale with model details and source.

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