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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1941

Page

2

Reid couple attends Iowa Veterinary meeting in Des Moines

Dr and Mrs Fred Reid traveled to Des Moines for the Iowa Veterinary Medical association annual convention at Fort Des Moines. Asa Reid improving after illness. Ned Fry of Kalona appears in a mob scene for the film Arizona near Tucson. Ford-8 priced at 770 in Washington Iowa. Petterson to Des Moines for state veterinary convention. Barnes family moves into new home on South Marion. Legion auxiliary bridge Friday afternoon. Phalanx party hosted with refresh ments at Orth Side cafe. James Birney bobsled project completed. Washington Lodge No 26 A M regular meeting Friday.

Fred Reid Des Moines Iowa Veterinary Meds Association Ote Ft. Des Moines Jackeid Harrison Ark Asa Reid Ned Fry Kalona Cvie Arizona E State Theater Tucson Ariz Ned Fry A. C. Petérson Veterinary Medical Associa Phalanx B Orth Side James Birney Mary Lynn Heilman Elizabeth Duant Esther Hayes Flavis Ids Frances Sartor Martha Ker Logan Heilman Lom

Anderson Grabs Golden Gloves Win In Belle Plaine

Local boxer Bob Anderson defeated his opponent by technical knockout in the second round in the 15 pound class at the Golden Gloves event in Belle Plaine. He heads back tonight for a potential second match to earn another bout.

Bob Anderson Belle Plaine Milo Erwin Rex Frank Stanley Smith Mr. Anderson Glen Anderson Mr. Smith

Local residents listed in yesterday’s notices

Dismissals included Jean acy of Brighton and Jerry Ray man of Ainsworth. Frank Lewis of Washington was admitted yesterday for medical treatment. Richard Keith of Washington route 4 underwent an appendectomy yesterday.

Jean Acy Brighton Jerry Rayman Ainsworth Frank Lewis Washington Richard Keith

Housing Loan Applications Rise in Washington County

Washington County saw 12 families apply for first mortgage loans insured by the federal housing administration during 1940, according to O A Brandt, FHA state director for Iowa. The report notes a large volume of new applications in Des Moines area and statewide.

Pirates Hand Cards 42 to 24 in Albia Tilt

Albia Pirates defeated the Washington Cards 42 to 24 on the Pirates’ court. Max Overmyer and Mike Kasper led Albia with 20 and 11 points, while Sparky Madison and Bob Jones excelled on defense. Norris and Gingerich led Washington in scoring as the Cards struggled offensively.

Albia Pirates Cardinals Max Overmyer Mike Kasper Royal Sparky Kasper Melrose Sparky Madison Bob Jones Cardinal Norbert Norris Norgal Norris Marvin Gingerich Verle Crist Harold Weber Fort Dodge Iowa Junior College Conference Muscatine Five Marvin McConnell Iowa State College Ames Muscatine Des Moines Aibia Meesaon Rorrenor Ietieen Peterson Fas Teasdale Tees Co Washington Norval Norris Snes Hott Morrison L Broges Rouse Soo Bobby Roberts Towa

Two Monday Basketball Games Set for Y Court

Washington Merchants face Crawfordsville on the Y court while Cities Service meets Mount Union. The Crawfordsville game was moved from this evening after the local management requested a postponement.

Washington Merchants Crawfordsville Cities Service Mt. Union

Perfumed Millinery Fashion Sparks New Style Trend

Lilly Dache, renowned milliner, unveils summer and fall hats with sacheted satin linings and ribbon headbands as the latest fashion fad, signaling a fragrance inspired millinery trend.

Lilly Dache

Baptists Defeat Presbyterians in Church Basketball League

The Baptists beat the Presbyterians 40 to 17 to tie for second place in the first round. Hadley Edmondson led with 20 points, while Jack Watson topped Presbyterians with 9. Managers plan second round meetings and schedule two volleyball games Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the YMCA.

United Presbyterians Baptist United Presbyterian Methodist Christian The Baptists Presbyterians Hadley Edmondson Jack Watson

Income Tax Help Arrives for Iowa Returns at Washington Post Office

Charles D. Huston announces a field deputy will assist Washington County residents at the Washington post office on February 26 and 27 to prepare income tax returns. The filing base has changed to gross income with new exemptions set at 800 for singles and 2000 for married couples. nine million returns last year, with fifteen million expected this year. The service is free, and taxpayers are urged to file by March 15 to avoid congestion. The defense tax is collected with the income tax, payable in one lump sum or four quarterly installments.

Charles D. Huston Internal Revenue Iowa Washington County Washington Post Office Congress Bureau of Bureau

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