Traffic lights planned for Washington West Madison intersections
Editorial notes a traffic problem at West Madison street with Highway 92 and crossing streets South Iowa Marion and Avenue B. Mayor Willitts says semi trucks worsen the view. state approval and plans are needed before semi-traffic controlled lights can be installed to ease crossings at peak times.
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Washington
Madison Street
South
Iowa
South Marion
South Avenue B
Madison
Willitts
Iowa Avenue
Highway 92
State Highway Commission
College grads and high school essays draw sharp focus
A column recounts four Ames seniors failing to graduate for weak English 500 word essays and warns about phony schools. It also recalls stagecoach travel rules and a Southampton court case fining a couple for a kissing incident while driving.
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Ames
The German Measles Question Should you expose your daughter
Burton E H Fern argues about deliberate exposure to German measles for a child. He cites studies on mothers of abnormal babies and contends most children suffer no lasting harm, though early infection can prevent growth during illness and usually grants lifelong immunity.
Notrump and Heart Slam Puzzle by Becker
Declarer starts with seven sure tricks two hearts two diamonds and three clubs. Lead a low spade toward dummy to establish two more spades, hoping North has the jack. If spades split, adjust with clubs and finesses to preserve the ninth trick.
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North
South
King Fear
Res Syndicate, Inc
Noble Students Graduate at IMS Kalona and Wayland
May 29 graduation list includes Emma Jean Conrad Stevan Roth Kenneth Wenger Richard Wenger Don Krabill Shirley Wyse Norman Untermacher Elaine Graber from Noble area. Graduates from Wayland include Connie Miller John Untermacher Barbara Bain. Weather note recalls 2.6 to 3 inch rainfall with wind thunder and lightning Friday night. Merle Conrad Jr. suffered a 30 stitch arm injury Friday playing.
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Noble
Merle Conrad
WHS Senior Darlene Mills Plans for College
Darlene Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Mills, plans to attend Iowa Wesleyan College in Mt. Pleasant to major in elementary education and pursue a teaching career. She has been active at WHS in Girls Recreation Association, Pep Club, Y-Teens, Hi-Life, Future Teachers, Thespians, Quill and Scroll, and other clubs.
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Darlene Mills
Gilbert Mills
Sean
Washington
WHS
Darlene
Girls’ Recreation Association
Hi-Life
Quill and Scroll
Washingtonian
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Brown's Shoe Fit Company
Blitz Brothers Grapple With Plowing Delays and Local Graduations
Farmers face slow crop progress as corn is behind with much still not up. Firman at Burlington ordnance plant ends five week strike after Sundays meeting with work resuming Thursday. Graduations noted at Ainsworth with several graduates from Bethel and Washington Jr. High. Sundays events include travel plans of Rev Milan Thompson family and hospital news for Mrs Margaret Harris.
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Firman
Ordnance Plant
Burlington
Ralph Witthoft
Ernest
May
Firman Carlson
Vacation Bible School Starts at Bethel June 4
Bethel plans a five day Vacation Bible School beginning Monday June 4 at 9am, with sessions daily through Friday. Bethel Church also voted to switch to a new schedule with Sunday School at 9 and preaching at 10 starting June 19.
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Vacation Bible School
Bethel
Bethel Church
Smiths of Keota Attend GOP Dinner
Mr and Mrs Walter Smith of Keota attended a Republican Central Committee dinner honoring primary candidates. Smith is county recorder and seeking reelection. More than 70 party workers were present. Mrs Melvin Bell remains a pa.
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Keota
Walter Smith
Republican Central Committee
Smith
Melvin Bell
Listing of Washington Evening Journal staff and local professionals
The Washington Evening Journal in Washington Iowa lists staff including Editor David Kildeer and Advertising Director Charles Morris. It also includes a large directory of local professionals: multiple attorneys such as Louis J Kehoe and Stewart and Shearer, doctors including Dr P L Etter, and specialists like Dr R Q Eastland.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
David Kildeer
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Lowa
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Don Stuart
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Ottumwa
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East Washington
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Robert Day
Robert Bates
Abstract Moat
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George F. Morrison
Gifford Morrison
Ira Morrison
Marion Ave
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Edmund PD. Morrison Jr
James FE. Lloyd
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