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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1949
Page
6
The county board proceedings note a hearing time for remodelling the courthouse and streets, with bids for coal, a circus permit, and alcohol license actions. It records approvals for tax relief, quarterly reports, and various vendor payments, including road and bridge supplies and repairs. The minutes list postmaster, assessors, franchise procedures, and commissions with dates in 1949.
A condensed directory page lists lawyers and firms including Morrison Morrison Attorneys E D Morrison Jr Morrison Building phone 246 W Livingston Robert Day Attorneys Abstract Dept 203 W Main phone 147 964 George F Morrison G G Morrison Lawyers phone 231 located near J C Penney Co Lemmon John W Lemmon Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted East Side Square phone 45 Visual Training.
The Iowa Southern Utilities Company files a petition with the Iowa State Commerce Commission seeking authority to lay and operate electric transmission lines, poles, wires, and related fixtures across lands in Washington County. The hearing is set for July 26, 1949 at 10 AM in Des Moines, with objections due by the docket E-9210.
The article notes July 183 birthdays for Clayton Bear and others, lists several individuals with ages including one year old Mary Margaret Crone and six year olds Bonnie Lee Sehmitter and Shirley Ann Drish, and mentions Allan Rocky Lane appearing at the Fox Theatre in western attire. It also previews the film Enchantment starring David Niven Teresa Wright Evelyn Keyes Farley Granger at the State with supporting cast.
A biblical verse from Proverbs 24 13 highlights the value of honey and its sweetness. The remark suggests wisdom and nourishment linked to honey and encourages reflection on benefits.
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