Washington residents listed as ten famous people
A reader contributes a list of notable Washington, Iowa figures from financiers to politicians and performers. Names include George Pauls, Dave Livingston, S. W. Brookhart, Don Radda, Peter Ackey, and George Washington, with mentions of McCleerys calendars and Robert Greene. The editor notes interest in a county historical society discussion of such lists.
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The
County Historical Society
Washington
The Main Lines by W. H. Marriott
A satirical column notes that a do nothing policy can work, jokes about a famous inert mouse on Christmas Eve, and puns on music, idle talk, and opportunity. It discusses shifting business models to toss minus versus cost plus and mocks stump speaking with lam
Iowa Poll Shows 63 Percent Favor Liquor by the Drink
The Republican sponsored survey by Central Surveys of 600 Iowans across 33 counties during Oct 1–5 found 63 percent in favor of liquor by the drink, 30 percent opposed, and 7 percent undecided. Demographics show substantial support among independents and city dwellers, with strongest backing from the University? Not specified. highlights include party splits and age groups.
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Iowa
DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa Daily Press Association
Central Surveys, Inc
Shenandoah
Republican State Central Committee
Norman Erbe
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
Harold Hughes
Erbe
Hughes
George Nagle
Iowa City
Central Surveys
Iowa Liquor by the Drink Question From Central Surveys
The Central Surveys October 15 poll asks residents whether Iowa should permit selling liquor by the drink. Respondents are asked to state if they favor or oppose the proposed change in liquor control law.
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Central Surveys
Iowa
King of Hearts Decision Beats Three Notrump
In a three notrump contract North dealer, East defends with a bold king of hearts lead. East's heart return and subsequent plays cripple the dummy, allowing declarer to lose seven tricks after a successful defense. If East had led a low heart, declarer could force out clubs and reach ten tricks.
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East
South
West
King
Declarer
King of Hearts
Red East
Tes Syndicate, Inc
Traveling Lilies Journey South Amid Freezing Texas and Mexico
In January letters from the Traveling Lilies describe a cold wave reaching the Rio Grande Valley with icy ponds and unheated stations. They note sparse hogs, many cattle, extensive cotton and alfalfa farming, and plans to enter Mexico with Mexican insurance, birth certificates, vehicle titles, and passports, warning of strict U.S. entry checks.
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Arkansas
Rio Grande Valley
U. S
Iowa
Laredo
Texas
Mexico
Tanglewood
States
Humble Oil Station
U.S
Washington Iowa Briefs January 24 1963
Local roundup from Washington Iowa reports community happenings with short notes on events and notices for residents. Details include upcoming meetings weather or civic items of interest to readers in late January.
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Gwendolyn
Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
Scenes from a Kitchen Window and Curious Club Names
A winter note from a reader describes feeding birds with ground suet and cracked corn, noting starlings and daily visiting squirrels but no tufted titmice yet. The piece playfully lists quirky local clubs and ends with a recipe for an orange glaze cake. See You, Marge.
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Marge
George Washington’s Sleep Problems at Inns Revealed
Washington’s diaries described rough, vermin‑ridden beds and fire dangers at roadside inns. The National Geographic Society released excerpts noting scarce sanitation and high prices, portraying Washington as a discerning traveler who avoided crummy lodgings.
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Washington
George
Rock Island Motor Payroll Increases in Iowa 1962
Rock Island Motor Transit Company based in Des Moines announced higher Iowa payrolls for 1962. Auditor R V Fletcher reported Iowa employees were paid 3 325 889 in 1962 versus 3 207 211 in 1961. Washington city payroll totaled 53 277. Mighty Mouse Playhouse celebrates its seventh anniversary in December.
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Des Moines
Rock Island Motor Transit Company
Iowa
R.V. Fletcher
Mighty Mouse Playhouse
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Egypt
Elia
Lowa
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Canada
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Dave Livingston
S. W. Brookhart
Alex Miller
Peter Ackey
McCleery
Robert Greene
George Washington
W. H. Marriott
Noah Webster
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
B. Jay Becker
North
Arists
By Earle Libe
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Dixie Dugan
Miss Prunella
Jerry
T'Ree
RY McEvoy and
Striebel
Brunella
West Liberty
UPI
Inn
National Geographic Society
Duncan Hines
Conrad Hilton
Rock Island Motor
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