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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1949
Page
6
Bruce Cowden reviews an office device advertised as a quiet voice transmitter that reduces speech volume to prevent fraying nerves and protect confidential matters. He recalls seeing it during a train reservation and notes potential broader use in Washington. He questions whether current news of violent crime reflects societal strain from heat waves.
A reader notes how sensational crime stories push public concern over juvenile crime and comic books. The piece then reviews Dr. Howard C. Hardy’s Chicago Noise Reduction study showing summer noise in transit is louder, worsened by open windows, with subway cars the loudest and winter noise less noticeable due to closed windows.
A birthday list includes Dr. C. A. Peterson Sam Erwin Mrs Tres McKay and Ernest Fisher. Anniversary observances mark Mr and Mrs Edsall Brown and Mr and Mrs Stanley Smith.
By virtue of a writ of general execution issued from the District Court of Washington County Iowa the goods chattels lands and tenements of Charles W Martin are levied upon and will be sold at the farm residence on Highway No 92 in Oregon Township Washington County Iowa on Wednesday July 18 1949 between 9:00 am and 4:60 pm the following described property in Washington County Iowa to wit
A sheriff sale notice lists auction of real estate described as red brick property in Washington County Iowa to satisfy an execution against Charles W. Martin in favor of Remington and Incorporated. The sale starts at 2:00 PM on the day of the notice. Deputy sheriffs Loren Robertson and Charles Snyder oversee proceedings dated June 13 1940.
The Washington Evening Journal publishes in Washington Iowa with Shannon and Co as publishers. Management includes R F Shannon and Dave R Elder, with Bruce Cowden as editor and W J Shannon as news editor. Advertising and plant operations are listed. subscription rates show weekly carrier and yearly mail options within and outside Iowa.
Antique advertises Inelish originations iris tubers at $4 each with varieties BLACK MAGIC DOW HOLE CONSTANCE MEYER SUNS PLC and extra selections. Offers 9 bulbs total with labels, postpaid pricing $2 for two additional irises, Canterbury Gardens Dept. 3526 Empress Bldg Seattle Washington.
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