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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1941

Page

6

County Board Proceedings July 1 1941

The Board met with all members present and approved minutes of June meetings. Claims totaling funds for miscellaneous expenses were authorized, covering supplies, salaries, services, insurance, and county operations across numerous departments and townships.

Board OF Supervisors Ned Morrow H. P. Wilson EK. F. Bauer Stan Kiesey Peeres R. R. Noonan J. E. Bovee HH. A. Baxter Perry F. Richardson Charles Dolies Paul Kurtz H. P. Wile Joseph Rus John Rath Don Maxwell Ned Morrose Young's Washington Iowa Amg Sage H. P. Wwe Ned Motte

Train and Bus Schedules Mixed With Local Fares

Rail lines list westbound and eastbound departures to Davenport, Chicago, and California routes with stops at Washington and other points. Local buses schedule from Washington with multiple departures daily and notes on coast to coast travel from the North Side Square depot. Community expenses include various payments to shops, services, and individuals.

Golden State Limited RT Sea California Omaha Chicago Washington Ee Washington Ne Chrearn Candy Kitchen North Side Square Coast

City Officials and Staff Listed in Municipal Roll Call

A roster of city leaders and department heads includes Mayor City Clerk City Treasurer City Solicitor Supt Water and several named staff such as Lloyd Lytle W H Fulton EB F Milick Henry Bailey and others with roles in light plant and utilities. The document names P L Jordan George Baker Mark Pratt H H Reister A L Griffith AP among the municipal personnel.

Meri King W. Kos John Nash Co Pinkerton Tobacco Co Bawroch Porter Elevator Firma Luther Aitchison Mfg. Co John Shields & Sons Washington County Dairy R. J. McGrevey Joe Knotek Stark Bros. Nurseries Wolf Floral Co EFM Carson Plumbing & Heating Co Richard Johnson Pioneer Drug Store Frank Godfrey Spurgeon’s Cooperative Service Co Wessler Bros Rukgaber Hardware Oelwein Chemical Co Iowa Southern Utilities Co Biklen Winter Grocer Co Pratt Paper Co United Chemical Co G. Grant Griffith L. Clifton Swain Michum Clem Mottit Bovine T. B Charles G. Anderson Charlie Jeffries Carl B. Schneider Merle Twinam Elmer Wulf Carl Zieglowsky Harvey O. Banks Leslie M. Beenblossom Griff Davis George EB. Lutz Elmer G. Mason Harry McConnell Fred E. Palmer Chris Pohren Viola Schantz County Poor Benteco Food Store Benteco Store J. J. Pleig E. J. Frey Grace’s Grocery H. & H. Grocery E. J. Hesselschwerdt Schneider's Grocery Silby’s Grocery Wellman Food Store Brewer's Dairy Washington Dairy Mose Bontrager Lewis Smith Florence Thomas J. M. Lloyd Aid A. Keith Droz Mary Palmquist Wesley Butterbaugh Chas. Strohm F. Roberts Lloyd Lytle W. H. Fulton EB. F. Milick Henry Bailey P. L. Jordan George Baker Mark Pratt H. H. Reister A. L. Griffith AP

Nazi consul departs for home after US closes offices

The German consul-general in New York Dr. Hans Borschers and his wife board a plane in New York about to fly to San Francisco. From there they will sail to Japan and then home as the U S closes several German consulates including his.

New York City Hans Borschers New York San Francisco Japan Borscher United States

Becoming Hat Guiding Job Seekers Interview Style

Advice from an employment consultant urges job seekers to wear hats during interviews. Describes blue felt hat with saucy tilt and orange feather accents, a bright chapeau for charm, a casual green felt hat with a red feather curl, and a cinnamon brown felt beret to complement a brown frock with a white collar.

Federal Housing Authority urges frequent termite inspections

After corrective measures, the Federal Housing administrator urges frequent inspections to ensure termites do not find new entrances and that old entrances are adequately blocked.

Screened dining area created by table screen in living rooms

A decorative screen in extra large living rooms is used to conceal a dining table during setup and clearing, serving as a flexible dining and room layout feature.

Gila Monster Poison Myth Debated by Encyclopedia Authorities

The article notes that some records label the Gila monster as poisonous while the Encyclopedia Britannica counters with scientific authority, explaining the nature of venom and the distinction in documented facts.

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