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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1940
Page
8
Notice announces proposals for installing a new furnace to replace the old one at the schoolhouse in Ainsworth Washington County Iowa. Bids due by 6 p m on June 11 1940 with contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board reserves the right to select any or all bids. Dorothy Smyus Secretary Ainsworth Iowa.
The final narrow gauge line still in commercial operation in eastern America runs in western North Carolina, serving the region with freight and passenger services on a historic route.
In Sac City on Tuesday night, Walter Dee Hinz, president of the Sac City Chamber of Commerce, beat Harry O. Hay, president of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, with 16 pounds to 11 in an 83 minute milking contest. Hay had previously won in Des Moines, but Hinz argued his cow refused milk then, prompting a rematch.
A brisk travel note describes Estonian affection for baths. It notes every home has its bath feature, with maids seeking work often asked to inspect the bath before accepting positions. Tourists are told the bath is a national attraction.
Washington County Sheep and Wool Growers announce a quality lamb grading demonstration and sale at Milwaukee yards in Washington on Wednesday June 12. Lambs received 7:00 to 10:30 a.m. with KE Hegg of Iowa City grading. Farmers urged to bring lambs early, creep feed, and market from ewes early in June for best profits. Further information from Glen Dunbar or County Farm Bureau Office.
Officers of the Washington County DHIA announce the annual reorganization meeting for Wednesday evening June 12 at the Farm Bureau office in Washington. The session starts at eight o'clock with Floyd Arnold discussing DHIA trends and a special talk on the centering of the testing day. Plans for the coming year and elections for officers and directors will follow. Past officers include President Marvin Matthes Vice President D G Yoder Secretary Truman Erh Directors A L Duensing and Wallace Bush.
U S Department of Agriculture figures show fires start about once every three minutes nationwide. Each blaze destroys on average 119 acres and causes about $112 in monetary loss.
Weather forecast notes cloudy skies with showers or thunderstorms. No strong winds or temperatures listed.
Texas Technological College opens an art lending library enabling students to rent pictures to hang in dormitory rooms. The program aims to brighten living spaces and promote student engagement with the arts on campus.
Thousands of Christian Scientists from around the world gathered in Boston for the First Church of Christ Scientist annual meeting. Harry C. Browne spoke on trusting divine Mind and the power of righteousness, while George Shaw Cook noted temporary gains by force cannot endure. Mary Baker Eddy’s guidance was cited, and Mrs. Margaret Glenn was elected president, with Edward Ripley and Kara Palmer reappointed as treasurer and clerk as the church reported sound finances and growing membership.
A brief mention states it became necessary recently to add 38 per cent additional floor space to the clerk's office and that a classified pays.
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