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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1946
Page
4
COLUMBUS JUNCTION Jan 26 The Olsen Construction Company of Cedar Rapids has secured the contract from the Iowa Highways to construct bridges at Oakville and Wapello. The project will advance roadward connectivity in the region.
The document lists county officers including County Attorney John Qwen County Auditor Stan Kieser County Clerk R. R. Noonan County Engineer W. P. hawn County Welfare Director Mrs. Payne Marshall County Recorder Harriet Coulter Sheriff Harold Putnam Treasurer W. E. Howell Superintendent of Schools Lester B. Krabill Coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle and Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley.
Chiropractor Dr. Chas C Brown offers Neurocalometer service from an office opposite the courthouse. Office phone 1062 with downstairs access. Kes phone 814 listed for contact.
Washington Independent School District lists Superintendent M. M. Schell principal of the Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy and School Board members President Harry Mumseyer secretary C P Weldin Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Marion George. Washington Lodge No 26 regular meeting first Friday of each month Victor Blattner WM and A W Yard gecretary.
A state highway commission plans to build new bridges over the Town river at Oakville and Wapello within the year at a cost of 622000 dollars. The old structures will be replaced as they are long outdated for modern traffic and the new bridges will be located near the existing ones. Mrs Frank Gipple, who sold her Morning Sun area farm last fall, has bought the Harry Fletcher farm of 120 acres near Spring Run, five miles southwest of Columbus Junction, and the Fletchers will move to Wapello to occupy a home purchased from H B Jones. Duncan Farm Sale reports fifty head of shoats sold at 25 dollars on Monday January 21 at the Fred Duncan sale, one and a half miles ...
The page lists west and eastbound rail timetables for the Golden State Limited and Southwest Express, noting stops for sleeping and coach passengers, plus Burlington Route connections and local bus lines. It includes depots, agent names, and fare notes with numerous city-to-city routings and times.
Washington County loses Thomas Simpson at nearly ninety six. A Scots-born, longtime community figure, he was known for honesty, humor, and strong principles. He loved gardens, poetry, family, and his adopted country as the farm sale notes reflect with prices for cattle and equipment.
Obituary notes the quiet death of a longtime community figure in Washington. Daughters plan funeral with Dr Eastwood assisting. Also mentions Otto Jackson’s death after selling his taxi line and remarks on Mrs. W. A. Whiting becoming a great grandmother. The Warren family and others are referenced in a mosaic of local ties and recollections.
Newton Davis sells 160 acre farm near here to Irvin Lenz and moves to Evan H. Rees farm southwest of here. Rema Dietrich returns to Chicago after visiting sister Mrs J P Knott. Other local moves include Arthur Thompson purchasing property in West Hill and Chester Devore relocating to Columbus City.
Edwin Gabriel stationed at Fort Belvoir after entering service. Pfc Vernon Maxson arrived in New York after overseas service. AMM1 William Fulton discharged from naval air corps. QM3c Dean Lihs discharged at Great Lakes. Sgt Paul Shearer promoted to technical sergeant. Pvt Don Hamilton to report to Kearny Field after furlough. Eastern Star install includes Laura Edmondson and others. two officers to be installed later. Otter Creek Oakland women aid flood victims with comforters and fruit. Red Cross support noted. Eugene White discharged. family to relocate. Doudna re-enlists after discharge. reports Feb 15. Elizabeth Boulton discharged from WAC. plans social service return. Sgt Lyle Gipple discharged with multiple medals. Funeral for Daniel Pfeiffer held. burial at Spring Run. Craig Huston and son visit Greensboro. William Le Roy Heither to Greensboro station.
Parasite infections slow lamb growth and raise feed costs. Keep sheep and lambs parasite free using clean pasture, phenothiazine, and other precautions to prevent serious losses.
Research shows high grade cattle breeding fluid can be diluted up to fifty times in artificial insemination. This finding expands the reach of superior bulls used in breeding rings and enhances efficiency in dairy and beef operations.
The Iowa State Printing Board meets in Des Moines on Friday February 8 1946 to receive bids on highway and conservation maps drivers license forms and related paper. Bids open at 10 00 a m and awards follow. Bidders may request specifications from S W Needham Superintendent of Printing at State House Des Moines.
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