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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1947
Page
8
Ordinance 323 regulates operation of vehicles on designated arterials in Washington Iowa and sets rules for stopping before entering these routes where they intersect with other streets. The measure establishes traffic control requirements and enforcement against violations.
City of Washington Iowa enacts traffic rules requiring drivers to stop at through highway intersections from any street or alley, with exceptions where electric signals are installed. Violations carry penalties as defined by the ordinance and repeal conflicting laws.
City ordinance clarifies right of way at Madison Street South Second Avenue and South Avenue D West Washington Street. East and South and North entrants to Madison Second must stop. West entrants may go through. Violators face fines up to 100 dollars and possible jail until costs paid.
On magnesium deficient soil three corn types reacted differently. One showed no chlorosis, another partially chlorosed, and a hybrid sweet corn never produced a tassel or seed, reaching about two feet in height. Pumpkins showed chlorosis late but did not clearly affect vigor or yield.
When bed linen is changed the pillows are fluffed and aired with cases off. Airing preserves feather softness and extends pillow life by letting moisture escape and the filling settle.
Four Rotary Club members shared life histories detailing early births and journeys to Washington Iowa. Dall as Chamberlin born 1918 in Louisa County rose to co own a sports store with his brother after service and work. Robert Speed born in Oskaloosa progressed from high school to manage Kipple and De Prenger stores here. John Wirga born 1901 in Holland and later Missouri built a cafe and family life in Washington. Dr W J Masson born in Peaver County Pennsylvania moved with family to Wayne County then Washington where he pursued education and teaching roles.
The text recalls a University of Iowa graduate who earned an AB degree and spent three years in dental school. He married Dora Montgomery in 1913 and was described as having “been looking down in the mouth ever since.” Dr. W. L. Alcorn, now an honorary Rotary member, attended yesterday amid a cautious welcome from friends. Eugene Allbaugh of Indianola also joined the attendance.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Lydia A. Davies, deceased, dated November 27, 1942, was filed and opened. A hearing to prove the will is set for July 28, 1947 at 9:00 A.M. in Washington Iowa before the District Court or Clerk.
Every raindrop forms around a dirt particle or foreign substance.
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