Notice to bidders for remodeling Washington County Court Room
The Board of Supervisors of Washington County Iowa invites sealed proposals for remodeling and refurnishing the Court Room in the Court House at Washington Iowa. Proposals due 1:00 PM on the 20th day of January 1949. Plans and specs on file with the County Auditor. Sealed bids must include 10 percent certified check. Work to be completed within 40 working days after contract and payment due within 60 days after completion. The board may waive technicalities and reject bids.
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Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Iowa
Court House
Washington
Washington, Sewa ‘Og
Towa
Board of Superiors
Arch
Owashington
County
Two men plan Chicago meeting then east coast drive
Harry Fullerton left yesterday for Chicago to meet Leonard Lackey and they will drive to the East coast. They expect to be away two weeks and will traverse parts of Canada on the return trip. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gidley will move next week to the apartment over Tweeten's, vacated by Ruth Bell.
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Harry Fullerton
Chicago
Leonard Lackey
Canada
Ray Gidley
Tweeten
Ruth Bell
Mrs Henness Joins Local Golf and Bridge Association
Mrs Max Henness became a new member at a Wednesday dinner at the Country club attended by 32 Ladies Golf and Bridge members including Mrs Walter Davi and Ruth Ringheim. Mae Davis presided as plans were announced for a breakfast next Wednesday and a ladies handicap golf tournament starting next week with qualifying rounds.
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Mrs. Henness
Golf and Bridge Association
Max Henness
Ladies Golf and Bridge Association
Country Club
Walter Davi
Chicago Jr
Ruth Ringheim
Hollywood
Calif
Warren Stewart
A. C. Peterson
Gerald Moothart
Bridge and golf winners to be decided by play offs
A club meeting announced the golf winners by mistake. Three players tied for low net are Mrs Dan Brindsey Mrs Gifford Morrison and Mrs Wayne Chamberlin. Ties for high net are Mrs Dallas Chamberlin and Mrs Ewald Gustafson. A fifty cent entrance fee will apply and Friday's play will determine the final results.
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Claude Tucker
Dan Brindsey
Gifford Morrison
Wayne Chamberlin
Dallas Chamberlin
Ewald Gustafson
Walnut Women’s Club Ice Cream Social at Sunset Park
Members and families of the Walnut Women's Club gathered at Sunset Park Monday evening for an ice cream social. Fourteen families attended with committee of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Davis and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Chorpening. Ice cream cake and ice tea were served. The club’s next meeting is July 29 at 2 pm at Sunset Park with Mrs. Harry Bayeby as hostess.
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Walnut Women's Club
Sunset Park
Glenn Davis
Earl Chorpening
Harry Bayeby
U and I Club Hosts Meet With Guests
Mrs. Bessie Stewart hosted eight members of the U and I club Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Emma Shalla and Mrs. Everette Swift as guests. A brief business session, presided by president Mrs. R. D. Hexworth, decided there would be no August meeting and planned the location of the next gathering.
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Bessie Stewart
U and I Club
Emma Shalla
Everette Swift
R. D. Hexworth
Social gathering ends with refreshments served
The afternoon featured guests playing wahoo and socializing. Mrs Stewart served red raspberry short cake with ice cream, cold drinks, and candy, assisted by Mrs Swift.
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Ing
Stewart
Swift
Mary E Diltz and J Griffin Wed in Wapello
Mary Eva Diltz daughter of Mr and Mrs James Diltz of Columbus Junction and John William Griffin son of Mr and Mrs William Griffin of Columbus Junction were married at 10 am Sunday in the Methodist church parsonage at Wapello. Rev R C Keagy officiated with attendants Helen Louise Diltz sister of the bride and Harmon Green Columbus Junction.
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Columbus Junction
Mary Eva Diltz
James Diltz
John William Griffin
William Gwiffin
Wapello
R. C Keagy
Helen
Louise Diltz
Harmon Green
Wedding Bells In Columbus As Griffin and Diltz Families Gather
The bride wore a white rayon tulle ankle length dress and carried American beauty roses and white carnations. Her sister wore an aqua ankle length dress with a sweet pea bouquet. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home with guests including Mr and Mrs William Griffin and the Diltz families. The Griffins attended Columbus schools. he works for John Deere and she at the Columbus bakery. They plan to live in an apartment in the Wheeler residence.
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William Griffin
Robert Diltz
Richard Diltz
Griffin
Columbus
John Deere Company
Columbus Bakery
Wheeler Residence
Mrs. Haight Takes Two Week Vacation from Duncan Shop Duties
Mrs. Robert Haight will be away from the Duncan Shop for Women for two weeks on vacation. She plans to return to duties at the store afterward.
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Robert Haight
Duncan Shop For
Sixteen Linger Longer Club Members Meet Mrs Lance
Sixteen members of the Linger Longer club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Forrest Lance. Mrs. Walter Lance attended as guest. Presiding was Mrs. Walter Westen, vice president. Plans were laid for the annual summer picnic at Sunset Park on August 3 with entertainment by Mrs Will Shalla and Mrs John Kiene. Refreshments were served by Mrs Merle Warher and the hostess.
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Linger Longer
Forrest Lance
Walter Lance
Walter Westen
Sunset Park
Will Shalla
John Kiene
Merle War
Honor Mrs Wes Erbe at Party at Osincups
Community figures gather for a social event at Osincups to honor Mrs Wes Erbe. Hosts Mrs Herb Osinecup and Mrs. attendees plan a warm tribute and festive reception for the honoree.
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Wes Erbe
Osincups
Osineup Home Hosts Courtesy Party for Mrs Wes Erbe
John Owen and Mrs Wes Erbe were guests at a Fort Dodge visitor's party hosted in Osineup home on Wednesday evening. Bridge games at tour tables awarded high prize to Mrs Robert Day, low prize to Mrs Awalad Gustafson, and travel prize to Mrs Clarence Logan with refreshments served after gifts were exchanged.
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John Owen
Osineup
Wes Erbe
Fort Dodge
Washington
Robert Day
Awalad Gustafson
Clarence Logan
Erbe
Mississippi Rhythm star linked to Louisiana diplomat Jimmie Davis
Ex governor Jimmie Davis says running a complex business requires diplomacy and campaign know how, as he notes in relation to Mississippi Rhythm at the Fox theatre where the production features a prominent cast member.
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Jimmie Davis
Louisiana
Monogram
Fox Theatre
Palm Springs Night Club Chief Manages The Stables
Davis, known for public appearances, also runs The Stables in Palm Springs California, balancing responsibilities between entertainment venues and public life. The note highlights his dual role as a nightclub manager and public figure.
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Ness
Davis
the Stables
Palm Springs
California
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