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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1941
Page
6
The Board met with all members present after a recess on January 2 1941. Pursuant to Section 828.117, Code of 1939, the Board ordered publication of the Financial Statement of Receipts and Expenditures.
The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of F. E. Bourgeois as Deputy Auditor and a list of bonds for Justices of the Peace, a constable, and assessors. They adopted a 1941 general revenue appropriation and approved numerous budget transfers among departments and offices, including Sheriff, Clerk, Elections, Court, Hospital, and road funds. Recess called for reconvening by the chairman. Entities include Washington County, F. E. Bourgeois, Ned Morrow, H. P. Wilson, M. P. Rowe, Benj. Coppock, and E. Veggy.
The notice covers Marion S. George as treasurer for the period June 1 to December 31, 1940. Actions include soldiers exemptions granted for Anton A. Vodicka and Hattie Mayhew, Fred May cigarette license approval, and insurance on school books. The Evening Journal, Wellman Advance, and Kalona News named official papers for the year. Transfers of 551.36 to Drainage No. 8 and 762.80 to Drainage No. 9 from the Secondary Road Maintenance fund approved.
In Columbus Junction on Tuesday, Edith Marshall was elected president of the local Red Cross chapter. The new officers include Helen Pepphard as vice president, Loretta Little as secretary, and H. Lee Huston as treasurer. The executive committee features Elizabeth Duncan and Dr. D. A. Marker.
Miss Ruth Jane Hubbard 5th and 6th grade teacher spent the weekend at her Cedar Rapids home. The report notes attending ministers meeting in Washington and a Coe College student Robert Miller returning home for semester vacation.
The Crawfordsville boys defeated Conesville 89 to 16 while the girls were edged 51 to 25. Referee was Linguist of Davenport.
The guide explains filing requirements by status. Widows widowers divorces and singles with gross income 800 or more must file. Married individuals with or without joint returns have thresholds of 2000 and 2,000 combined. Joint returns affect tax and surtax. Joint returns require both signatures unless a nonresident alien exists. Separate returns allow a $2,000 joint personal exemption. Electing joint or separate returns is allowed yearly, but no midyear basis changes after the due date.
Hesseltine Clarence and family are moving to their newly purchased home in Haskins, vacated by Happy Edwards. Joe Podaris shipped a carload of cattle from Haskins last Tuesday. Mrs. Sue Thoma shopped in Washington Friday. Dan Edwards and Marjorie visited Washington Friday afternoon, with Marjorie staying over with friends Mr.
Wayland, Jan 30 Wayland Dutchmen beat Yarmouth Indians 22 to 20 to seize the Tri County League lead. A 6-0 first quarter and 12-3 at halftime propelled Wayland, then 18-11 after three, while Yarmouth rallied late to close to two points.
The community reports deep snow drifts and mild temperatures. Visits include Mrs Thoma with Dan and relatives from Wyman and Atlantic. church services were canceled due to the storm and drifting roads.
East Highland residents share weekend visits and small gatherings. Richard Swailes spent the weekend with Murdock friends. Thresa Leau returned from a visit with brother Joe. The Hovel and Mincer families hosted and traveled to Cedar Rapids and Cuba mentioned in a note from Joseph Mincer and Mickey Delaney.
One third of all patents granted in the United States are never used because their inventions lack practical commercial value. The finding highlights a disconnect between patenting activity and real-world utility.
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