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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1946

Page

6

Taylor Couple Vacationing at W V Durst Home

Mr and Mrs C W Taylor of Murray Iena arrived Tuesday to spend several days at the W V Durst home in Franklin. Opal Bickford of Wellman also visited. the three women are sisters.

Mrs. C. Taylor W. V. Durst Franklin C. W. Taylor Murray, Iena Opal Bickford Wellman Wm. Chmelars Homer Brinnings Allison Maas Baling Hay Frank Kleese Clark Bauers Everetts Coon Lewis Coon’s Frank Mayhew Washington Harry Kleese H. J. Brenneman Deborah John Hindahl Darlene Columbus Junction Owen Everette Coors Vernon Tucker Arthur Woods Fairfield Vernon

Local Bus Schedules and City Officials Listing

The fragment lists city officers including Health Officer Park Commissioners Marion Bailey and others, plus rail and bus timetables for Golden State Limited Southwest Express California and multiple eastbound buses from Washington with departures times. It notes ticket purchases at the Bus Depot and advertises Winga's North Side Cafe as a trip sales point.

Marion Bailey Frank B. Miller J. KE. Lemmon Washington Leaa Eae Washington Oe Ls Tessas Chicago Winga North Side North Side Square

Washington Independent School District Appointments Listed

County officials and school leaders named include County Attorney Stan Kiesey County Auditor R Noonan County Clerk County Engineer W P Rawn Welfare Director Mrs Payne Marshall County Recorder Mrs Harriet Coulter Sheriff Harold Putnam Treasurer W E Howell Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill Coroner Dr W S Kyle Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District Supt M M Sc Dell Principal Miss Ethel Mc Acreedy School Board President Marion George Secretary C P Weld in Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Harry Ramseyer Washington Lodge No 26 AF and A M holds regular meeting first Friday Merle R Green W M A W Yard Secretary

Harriet Coulter Harold Putnam W. E. Howell Lester B. Krabill Kyle Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District M. M. ScDell Ethel McAcreedy Marion George C. P. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Harry Ramseyer Washington Lodge No A. Ff A. M Merle R. Green W. M A. W. Yard

Community Socials and Visits Around Vernon County

Local families and friends share visits and gatherings from Friday to Sunday. Mrs. Eldridge enjoys a farm trip. Sgt. and Mrs. Van Inweigen travel via Idaho to New York with relatives. the Kleeses attend a Clark Bauer party and rodeo. numerous calls occur at the Brenneman and Humston homes with meals and ice cream.

Carol Ann Brenneman Oie Nona Ebner Will Shalla Gerald McDowell Robert Lloyd Bauers Harry Kleese Eri. C. Bauer Tommy Carl van Inweigen Pocatello Idaho Bert Peoth New York

Local bus schedule listing routes and departure times

The document lists multiple routes from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids to Washington Mt Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Des Moines and Kansas City. It notes departure times from Cedar Rapids Iowa City Washington Ft Madison Mt Pleasant and other points with arrival times and depot location at 107 W 2nd. Tickets sold locally.

Iowa City Washington MT. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill Ft. Madison Winfield Morning Sun Burlington Ly Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indtanota Kansas City Des Moines W. 2Nd

Aberration of starlight shrouds true positions

Light waves bend through Earth's atmosphere causing stars to appear displaced. Atmospheric refraction and telescope optics create misleading positions that differ from actual celestial coordinates. The result is observational error in star maps and measurements.

Long Mandiee Cleaning Tools for Large Floor Areas

Long Mandiee brushes and self wringing mops efficiently cover large floor spaces. Only corners and baseboards require manual scrubbing.

Public Auctions and Friday Community Sale Listings

Weekly sale listings include Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and Livestock sales each Wednesday at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction. July 12 public sale of village lots in Haskins by Paul Newcomer at 1:00 p.m. July 17 public auction of real estate the old nurse's home starts at 1:30 p.m. Trustees Washington County Hospital.

Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction West Ltd Hayes Dairy Carroll Johnson Haskins Paul Newcomer Washington County Hospital

Grand Coulee Dam Stands as Largest Masonry Structure

The Grand Coulee dam on the Columbia river is described as the largest masonry structure ever erected. It is seven times the size of Cheops pyramid, and its spillway would form a waterfall five times Niagara’s average flow and three times as high.

Grand Coulee Dam Columbia River Cheops Pyramid Egypt Niagara

Buying Seed of Unknown Crop Varieties

A saying warns that purchasing seed seeds of unknown crop varieties risks hidden defects or poor performance. The metaphor compares the risk to buying a pig in a poke. The lesson stresses due diligence and evaluation before buying seed stock.

Rule for Table Manners

The article states the first rule of good eating habits is to base all table manners on consideration for others. It emphasizes politeness and awareness at the table.

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Iowa P. L. Etter Business City & County Officers Theodore B. Bailey North Marion Ave Leet Morrison & Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Jr Morrison Benteco Food Store S. W. Livingston West Main St Court House George J. C. Penney Co Officers Water and L Lloyd Lytle John Sowa Henry Baileright Plant P. L. Jordan Carl Hancher Carl Keily Ralph Minick A. L. Griffith W. B. Dupuis T. W. Harwood R. F. McFarlane Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery City Library Grace H. Stephen Ruth Lytle Jones Funeral Home East Main St BEE Line Bus Depot Oo. R. J Golden State Limited Southwest Express California Col. Jet Oskaloosa Branch Lewis Goodlander R. B. Haight Oc. M. G ST. P P. BR. H Davenport Southwest Limited L. R. Carbee Winga’s Cafe Sherman’'S Funeral Home Fhone Optometrists Lemmon John W. Lemmon East Side Square Visual Training Joyce Junior Griffith Donald Griffith Glenwood, Mo Ford Chev Dodge Sorrell West Madison Washington Dairy West Washington Washington County State Banking Dept Harry the Journal BEE Line Transit Cedar Rapids Journal TIN Shop Washington Concrete Company North 12Th Street Rock Island T. W. Harwood Insurance Agency Pig In Big City Your Town Evening Journal Your Home Daily Newspaper
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