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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1938

Page

4

East Sunset social notes from July get together

Irene Sommer visited from Orion I a visited with home folks then returned to Ti. Bob Howell Gerald and Betty Howell spent Friday with Ralph Howell family. Many relatives and friends gathered at homes in Washington and Mt. Union for meals and Sunday visits.

Clarence Hering East Sunset Irene Sommer Orion Bob’ Howell Gerald Betty Ralph Howell Ben Stout Miles Stout P. P. Graber P. J. Graber V. Smid Elsie Lone Tree Holly Johnston Betty Johnston Roy Fread Joe Rich Wayland Park Annie Alvin Long Beach California P. J. Grahey Dillon Dennis Doris Dwight Doreen Drucilla de- Hah Lester Kra Velma Johnson Olds Washington Tom Carris J. M. Martin

Willits Motor Co Hudson Terraplane Sales and Service

Local auto dealer Willits Motor Co advertises Hudson Terraplane models with sales and service offerings. The listing notes pricing and shop services for repair and maintenance.

Willits Motor CO Hudson Terraplane— Sales & Service LD Studebaker Sales & Service COX Motor Co

Pleas court records note family visit near Winfield

A list of social visits is recorded as families and relatives call at homes around Winfield and Kalona on Monday and Tuesday. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Verne Escher, Shirley Ann, Betty Schlatter, Joe Schlatter, Lyman Johnson, Amos Graber, P. J. Graber, Miles Stout, and Mrs. Miles Stout with children.

Pete Widmer Pete Graber

Notice for Coal Bids in Washington Iowa

The Board of Washington Independent School District invites bids for coal supply for the 1988 1939 school year to be delivered to district buildings. Bids due by 7 34 P M July 27 1938 at the Secretary's office 210 West Main Street Washington Iowa. Bids on guaranteed B T U basis with Iowa preference clause. First bin filling in August.

Board of Washington Independent School District Washington Iowa West Main Street

Public Notice on Elm Grove Road Establishment Washington IA

City of Washington Iowa files a proposed resolution to establish a street along the south corporation limit and a resolution of necessity for Elm Grove Road improvement from South Iowa Avenue to 1425 feet west. Public hearing set for July 25 1958 at 7 30 pm in Council Chambers.

City of Washington Iowa Iowa Avenue Washington County Elm Grove Cemetery Elim Grove Cemetery South Avenue Elim Grove Road Eim Grove Road Elm Grove Road Iowa State Highway State of Iowa Iowa State Highway Commission State of W. H. Fulton

Tecumseh Tops Deer Challenge With Bow and Gun

Tecumseh the Shawnee chief proved his marksmanship by beating several challengers in a three day deer hunt. The rivals could harvest at most 12 deer each, while Tecumseh brought in over 30.

Tecumseh

Silkworm Life Cycle Notes and Odd Text

Silkworms eat foliage daily in early life molt four times as they grow. At six weeks they spin cocoons. An unclear string of garbled characters follows, containing mixed phrases and possible cipher-like text.

Chinese Immigrants Arrive in United States in 1848

The first recorded Chinese immigrants reached the United States in 1848 with arrivals in San Francisco. This marked the early phase of Chinese migration and settlement on the West Coast.

United States San Francisco

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