Primary Election Board Roles Named for Riverside
Riverside May 31 Officials appointed by the Washington county board for the Riverside and Iowa township primary election at Riverside town hall Monday June 3 receiving board judges Claude Flynn D S Hardy and Howard Fisher clerks Joseph Knebel and Kf V Skubal counting board judges Ava Bell Fannie Meeks and Geneva Schnoebelen clerks Marion Thompson and Miss Zelda Shebek
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Riverside
Board of
Washington County
Iowa Township
Claude Flynn
D. S. Hardy
Howard Fisher
Joseph Knebel
Kf. V. Skubal
Ava Bell
Fannie Meeks
Geneva Schnoebelen
Marion Thompson
Miss “Zelda ‘Shebek
Visual Training at Lemmon and East Side Square
Locally titled Visual Training session hosted at East Side Square featuring John W. Lemmon and associates. Coordinated by C. S. 8S. LEMMON with emphasis on practical observational techniques and screening methods. Public participation encouraged by the East Side community group.
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C. 8S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square Visual Training
County Officials and School District Leaders List
A roster of county officers including Stan Kiesey as County Attorney and R Noonan as County Clerk plus W. P. Rawn and Mrs Payne as county staff. It also lists Washington Independent School District leaders led by M M Schell with Miss Ethel McCreedy as junior high principal and Marion George as board president. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M details Merle R Green as W M and A W Yard as secretary.
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Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Payne Marshall
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
W. E. Howell
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Clarence Fulton
Arthur Wiley John Owen
Washington Independent School District
M. M. Schell
Ethel McCreedy
Marion George
C. P. Weldin
Richard A. Stewart
Henry B. Bailey
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Harry Ramseyer
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Merle R. Green
W. M
A. W. Yard
Riverside builder to split former George Rose brick into two apartments
William Ingram who bought the George Rose brick building on Main street in Riverside plans to remodel it into two apartments one on the ground floor and the other above He already has several rental applications for occupancy Mrs A H Pogge takes a vacation from her job as an operator at the local Illinois telephone company exchange Composition by Karel and mentioning local residents Mr and Mrs Earl Walton and son Marvin Mrs Harry Colvie Mrs J W Cagley and Mrs C F are listed in the piece
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William Ingram
George Rose
Main Street
Riverside
Ingram
A. H. Pogge
Illinois Telepone Company Exchange
Karel Mr
Earl Walton
Train Schedule Lines for California Limited and Southwest Express
The notice lists westbound No 3 Golden State Limited and southwest express No 43 and 11 12 44 4 trains with daily regular stops and specific times. It notes No 8 and No 43 stops at Washington for sleeping and coach passengers and No 4 stops to discharge California passengers only.
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Cc R. 1
Golden State Limited
Southwest Express
California
Washington
Kansas City
Beyond
Local Train and Bus Schedules for Washington Area
Train notices list No 430 No 429 trains daily except Sunday with departure and arrival times, Davenport to Kansas City local No 3 and 8 services, and Southwest Limited No 25 26. Bus schedule shows routes No 3 7 10 from Washington with times to Chicago and depots selling tickets at the depot and Winga's North Side Cafe as agent.
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R. B. Haight
Kansas City
Davenport
Southwest Limited
L. R. Carbee
Hastpouna
Washington
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Riverside Figures Attend Iowa City Composer Concert
Kenneth and Jean Kern and C J and Mrs Karel of Riverside attended the University of Iowa Student Composer’s concert in Iowa City. Leon Karel’s Is rafel received high critics’ praise. Leon, a former Riverside boy, now lives in Iowa City with his wife. Louis Dautremont has returned home after teaching in Manson. Ivan Fuhr of Park Rapids and his wife visited Riverside relatives Earl and Mrs Walton. Dar lene Walton, now Mrs Fuhr, is daughter of Iowa City natives Harry and Mrs Walton.
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Fitzsimmons
Kenneth
Jean
John Kern
C. J. Karel
Riverside
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Israfel
Leon Karel
The Three Stooges on Screen Turbulence and Art
The Three Stooges describe their risky slapstick work as art while promoting Swing Parade of 1946 at Fox theatre. Moe recalls injuries from stunts including Curly’s broken leg and Larry’s hospitalizations. They note the dangers of their craft and insist the work is art.
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Stooges
Monogram
Moe Howard
Curly
Larry Fine
The
Gale Storm
Phil Regan
Connee Boswell
Louis Jordan
Will Osborne
Fox Theatre
Moe
Larry
Curley
Prairie Dogs Share Burrows with Predators Yet Face Threats
Britannica notes prairie dogs often share burrows with owls, weasels, and rattlesnakes. Predators prey on the young, while prairie dogs graze on grass. They also sometimes kill young owls and may bury rattlesnakes alive, indicating a harsh ecological balance.
Dual Infrared and Ultraviolet Lamp Unit Shines Home
A new home lighting fixture combines an infrared heat lamp with an ultraviolet sun lamp in a compact unit resembling a streamlined car headlight. The device marks the first appliance to integrate both sources in a single residential tool.
Local Bus Schedule for Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Destinations
Bus timetable lists departures from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City to Washington Mt Pleasant Ft Madison Mt Pleasant Ly Washington to Winfield Morning Sun Burlington and other cities. Includes arrival times from various origins and depot location at 107 W 2nd. Tickets sold at local depot.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Kansas
2Nd
Thawing Frozen Fruit Should Stay in Sealed Containers
The note advises keeping frozen fruit in its sealed container during thawing to preserve fresh flavor, as exposure to air tends to dull taste and aroma.
School Daze At Arlington: Granddaughter Seeks Present
General Hap Arnold's granddaughter, raised at a sequestered army post near Washington, starts school and returns home in tears after the teacher assigns a seat and a future present, not immediate reward. The incident highlights a child’s misunderstanding of classroom routines and parental reassurance.
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Hap Arnold
Washington
Virginia
Sour Puss Bootblack Trade Beats a Grimy Street Exchange
A bootblack offers shine in a bustling street exchange. The passerby refuses and the bootblack insists the shine will reveal the face, but the passerby remains unpersuaded.
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Bootblack
Harbor misdial leads to dinner invitation mix up
A comic misdial reveals a husband asking to bring friends for dinner, only to learn he dialed the wrong number. The exchange ends with the wife graciously accepting visitors, keeping the humorous domestic moment intact.
Fence Egg Dilemma Sparks Friendly Exchange
A light exchange centers on a chicken laying an egg on the fence between two properties. Harry asks who owns the egg and Jerry answers the egg belongs to the chicken. The joke lands on a playful legal riddle about ownership.
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Harry
Jerry
Married couple’s two-year happiness ends with husband’s return
A brief dialogue reveals a couple’s two-year marriage ends when the husband returns home, suggesting a pivotal change in their relationship.
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Jane
Joan
Dub and Caddie Exchange Bargain on Course
A humorous exchange unfolds on the golf course as one character bets less than a hundred dollars for a round, and a caddie plans to use the winnings in old age. A sergeant and private joke about a rifle bore highlight the scene.
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Dub
Blondie Pie Shortage Sparks Batter Banter
Dagwood laments butter shortages while Blondie complains about scarce scotch as they joke about baking a terscotch pie. The exchange highlights wartime rationing humor and kitchen pressure.
Let's Have It Jim and Shovel Joke Exchange
A playful exchange features Jim asking why Tim calls his girl Shovel. Tim replies she’s always passing dirt, framing a light banter about nicknames and cheeky humor.
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Jim
Tim
Night Work Wakes Harry and Bill to Success
Night work leaves Harry and Bill celebrated as they wake up to a perceived success while Jerry muses that he suspects he was never asleep.
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Harry
Bill
Jerry
Eight Wonder Remark Sparks Banter
Kate jokes that Bill called her the eighth wonder of the world and Kitty replies that she warned him not to be seen with any of the seven others.
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Kate
Bill
Kitty
Flame Cultivation Proves Useful On Cotton And Sugar Cane
Cornell and Mississippi State tests show flame cultivation effective on hard-stemmed crops like sugar cane and cotton. The system uses diesel fueled burners on tractors to flame both sides and may reduce hand labor through cross plowing and machine picking. Resistance seen in Johnson grass and pig weeds when leaves escape flame contact. Some crops still under study for broader applicability.
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Cornell University
Mississippi State College
Mississippi
Johnson
Swine Tuberculosis Spread by Chickens
Tuberculosis in swine rose 10 percent last year per the American Veterinary Medical Association. One in 14 slaughtered hogs showed lesions and condemned meat caused heavy losses. Spread occurs mainly when sows are infected, and control hinges on eradicating tuberculosis in cattle and poultry with poultry out of hog lots.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
Improved Machinery Corn Sheller From International Harvester
The corn sheller has a capacity of 100 to 150 bushels per hour and can be operated by a 5 to 10 hp one-plow tractor or motor. It shells corn for sale to elevators or for feeding, with optional elevator and cob stackers. The design features a downward feed and a one-piece cylinder.
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International Harvester
Brighton Plans A Whoopee Day
Brighton plans a community whoopee day on Wednesday June 19 organized by the American Legion members of Brighton. The notice lists local events including showers for a bride elect and a mix of social gatherings and family notices from May to June.
Sailor Compliments Dancing With Your Girl
A sailor says he enjoyed dancing with the soldier’s girl and notes she did not object. The soldier responds that she is “pretty well oiled,” reflecting a casual dialogue about the situation.
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Sailor
American foulbrood the deadliest bee disease
The most serious bee disease is American foulbrood. It primarily kills young bees in the larval or grub stage, affecting hive health and development.
Rival Insecticide Versicol 1068 Outperforms DDT
A University of Illinois chlorinated hydrocarbon compound named Versicol 1068 is reported to be three to four times as toxic as DDT to houseflies and twice as toxic to potato beetle larvae and to pea and spirea aphids. It matches DDT in mosquito effectiveness with other new competitors including Gammexane and TDE.
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University of Illinois
First drinking cups crafted from eggs and gourds
The article notes early vessels were made from bird eggs gourds shells coconuts or even human skulls reflecting primitive cup making across cultures.
Backing a Skirt by Reversing It for a Fresh Look
Turning a skirt is easier than sewing anew. Fold and follow original stitching when resewing from the inside, but first hold the garment to light to ensure the underside appears new and free of wear.
Belief that whales spout water debunked by Britannica
Britannica explains that whales blow moist air from lungs which condenses into droplets in cold air. This creates the illusion of a water fountain rather than actual water spouting.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
Weed Killer Under Development for Carrot Parsnip Fields
Oil industry researchers are developing a weed killer targeted for use in fields sown to carrots, parsley, and parsnips, aiming to control weeds while protecting these crops. The project reflects ongoing efforts to improve agricultural chemicals in specialty crops.
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Name Primary Election Board
Washington Directory
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
Attorney Abstract
West Main St
Court House
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Lloyd Lytle John Sowagh Co
P. Weldin
Henry Baileyght Plant
P. L. Jordan
Carl Hancher
Carl Kelly
Police
Street Commissione
Park
Marion
Bailey
Frank B. Miler
J. E. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
T. W. Harwood
R. F. McFarlane
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
Sherman
Optometrists
Oskaloosa Branch
Lewis Goodlander
Iseee
Winga’s Cafe
Three Stooges
Share
BEE Line Transit
Solomon’s Choice
TIN Shop
Tommy
J. B. Randle
East
Madison
Brighton
Legion
Edna 8. Crile
American Legion
George Statler
Fairfield
E. C. Statler
Jefferson County Hospital
East Pleasant Plain
Evelyn Mineart
Henry Mineart
Kkoman Gerok
Harmony Club
Edna Crile
T. T. T. Chapter
Mable Robison
L. W. Griffith
Stockton
Calif
Almon P. Ogier
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Jeanne Hoskins
Women of the
Presbyterian Church
Challis
Idaho
Melvin Johnston
Leslie Deal
Tyeaver
Colo
Deal
Deals
Florence Lloyd
Nibal
Lulu van Winkle
Harry Wentworth
Mary Ellen
David Wentworth
Moline
Lee Walace
Richard Siren
S.lowa
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Naheli
Black
State Banking Dept
the Journal
R. G. Wessler Repair Shop
East Second St
Oy Studio For
Martin's
Methodist Church
Tsavis
Quaker State Motor Oil
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Massey Harris
Massey Harris Hammermill
Wisconsin
Chevrolet
A. C
West Chester
John Shields & Sons
Materiai
Washington Concrete Company North 12Th Oe & Oy Island
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