Washington IA School District Coal Bid Notice 1937
Washington Independent School District invites bids for coal supply for the 1927 1988 school year for district buildings. Stoker coal for high school and 6x3 inch coal for others. first filling in August. Bids due by 7 30 P M June 8 1937 on a guaranteed B T U basis with Iowa production preference. Board may reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Washington Independent School District
Washington
Iowa
West Main Street
Board of Directors
Wellston Social Notes Include Visits and Returns
J L Hendrix and sons Harold and Eddie of Leonard Missouri visited Ira Mikseh and Edd Mikseh homes over the weekend. Helen Hendrix and Irma Butt Rountree accompanied them back to Missouri. Mrs A G Scheffel, after three months with her parents Rose and Brinning, returned to Los Angeles California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wilson
Wellston
J. L Hendrix
Harold and
Eddie
Leonard, Mo
Ira Mikseh
Edd Mikseh
Hlelen Louise Hendrix
Irma Butt Rountree
A. G. Scheffel
Rose Brinning
Los Attigdes Calif
Keith Mclelland
Wilber McClelland
Harold Griggs
Dp. E
Local families gather for visits and meals across towns
Glenn Dunbar and family shared Saturday supper at his parents home. Merle and family drove from Chicago after a western trip. Washington visits by Brumback and Wilson occurred. Eleanor Brinting stayed with Wilbur McClelland. Leana Haines visited Chris Grining. Pearl Bennett and Keota guests dined with Chris Brinnings. Clark Pfeifer’s family visited Brighton. Allie Koonts from Chicago stayed with Sidney Johnson. Sunday trip to Keosanqua with Harland and Sidney Johnson and daughters. Several other visits and canning of cherries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Dunbar
George Jittle
Dunbars
Merle
Chicago
D. E. Brumback
Washington
Wilter Wilson
Eleanor Brinting
Wilbur McClelland
Leana Haines
Chris Grinning
Pearl Bennett
Keotu
Chris Brinnines
Clark Pfeifer
RK. E. Brinning
Class Has Picnic Wednesday Near Columbus Junction
Local note many residents attend events and visits in nearby towns. A Presbyterian Sunday school picnic at Lilly's Lake occurs Wednesday evening and several locals travel and host guests while others attend sessions and see recovering relatives in the area.
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Columbus Junction
Washington and the Constitution Presidents in Congress Assembled
The article notes that George Washington was the first President under the Constitution while John Hanson and later figures served as Presidents of the United States in Congress Assembled or Presidents of the Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George Washington
John Hanson
United States
Congress
Corn planting and road work spotted in county
Report notes extensive corn laying by Walter Duvall north of West Chester with crops about as high as the fence. Gerald Dun, Raymond, and Uuthbert Redl linger seeing a road grader operation pulled by a tractor improving the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Duvall
West Chester
Gerald Duncan Raymond
Uuthbert Redlingers
Wind Storm Strikes Rural Iowa Areas. Farms Reported Damage
Residents recount a week ago Sunday wind event that toppled hay and a corn crib, damaged outbuildings, and uprooted trees near West Chester Powell school yard. Farmers like M. Dayton and Raymond Redlinger describe wind as a twister while crops mostly escaped major harm. Local figures Earl Lemley, Lloyd Humston, Earl Atwood, Glen McCall, and Frank Tierney note varying impacts and ongoing recovery efforts.
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Raymond Redlinger
Dayton
West Chester
Chicago Markets Hogs and cattle rise in Chicago livestock report
Chicago livestock prices show hogs up to 11.95 for 160 to 190 pound barrows and sows 9.90 to 10.65, cattle mostly steady with beef steers 13.50 to 15.75 and calves 7.00 to 10.00, sheep steady with lambs 11.25 to 12.00. Estimated tomorrow's receipts: cattle 4,500 hogs 6,000 sheep 6,000.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Neighbors Ready for Large Grain Crop This Season
In the local vicinity Herman Schultz reports farm and crops fine and threshing gear prepared for a big grain yield. Robert Stephens notes fat cattle and rising corn prices expected to pay for recent feed. Ted R. Anderson on the P. Beatty farm is renovating the grainery in anticipation of a substantial future harvest. Nearby neighbors also show ample supplies.
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Robert Stephens
Ted R. Anderson
Haying Scene On Local Farm With Cookies And Helpers
Sam Schultys store a fine hay crop as Lottie Perrin bakes home made cookies for the workers. Roy Carters and Grandpa Henry Ditties supervise timothy hay loading while Raymond, age five and a half, leads the horse. Tom Swift and his two sons operate a tractor, helping their father on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Schultys
Lottie Perrin
Roy Carters
Washington
Timothy Hay
Raymond
Grandpa Henry Ditties
Tom Swift
Dad
Lieutenant Keeps 18 Year Promise To War Dead Friend
Lieut C N Richards visited Mrs Lillie Dunning of Deepwater Missouri mother of Hardiman Dunning who died in World War I. Both men served in the Rainbow Division in France and swore a postwar visit if one was killed. Dunning fell before the attack. Richards, wounded, later fulfilled the pledge after 18 years in hospital.
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C. N. Richards
Lillie Dunning
Deepwater
Hardiman Dunning
Rainbow Division
France
Dunning
Niehards
Walter Fisher Farm Visit Sparks Family News In June
Walter Fisher has a new tractor and family visitors from West Chester and Washington. Several households, including the Dunbars, Cole, Martin, Kleese, Fisher, and Davis families, spent weekends or Sundays at the Walter Fisher and Gleede Cold homes in Coppock and Washington. Helen McCarty returned home after two weeks in Coppock.
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South
Walter Fisher
Hennon
Billy” Rief
West Chester
Glenn Watson
Jimmy
Thelma Dunbar
Washington
Bert Dunbar
Dale Cole
Floyd Martin
Bettvy Jean
Wm. Martin
Gail Rief
Any
Frank Kleese
Harold Fisher
Richard Fisher
Haskins
Warren Davis
Gleede
Coppock
Helen McCarty
Chicago Produce Market Report June 24
Chicago insiders report June 24 market activity with steady prices across produce and poultry. Receipts show large totals with butter tub and first class outputs. poultry ranges include broilers ducks and turkeys with firm tendencies. Potatoes show on track arrivals and shipments in the high hundreds.
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Chicago
Billy Wiley Recovers From Tonsil Operation In Glendale
Glendale report notes Billy Wiley recovering after tonsil removal with throat difficulty. Spread Eagle Glendale Homemaker group meeting drew about 14 women led by Leta Glenn Tuesday afternoon. Members displayed hobbies including flower arranging, quilting, knitting, embroidery, sketches, stamp collection, poultry record exhibit, and a Bible study.
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Thomas Gerdes
Glendale
Billy Wiley
Spread Eagle
Leta Glenn
Chicago Cash Corn Market Figures Reported
Chicago market notes show mixed corn prices with No 4 mixed at 116 and 113, No 2 yellow 119 to 122, No 3 yellow 117 to 118, No 4 yellow 116, No 6 yellow 112 to 114, sample grade 96 to 113. June 24 trading data from INS.
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Chicago
Soybean Market Opens Mixed as Prices Move in July
The report shows soybean market figures with open high low and close values, indicating varied activity. Notable percentages include July at 1.26, October at 1.08, and other readings around 1.07 to 1.10, reflecting minor shifts in futures trading.
Chicago Grain Table Shows Futures for Wheat and Corn
Chicago June 24 grain table lists Wheat futures for July, Sept and Dec with prices around 1.13 to 1.16, and Corn futures for July, Sept and Dec with quotes near 1.04 to 1.20. The figures include multiple contract months and corresponding percentage shifts.
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Chicago
French sheet hand embroidery vindicated in county club notes
The notice describes French sheet hand embroidered and hemstitched work with lace and needlework inserts. It also mentions a meeting with Mrs. John Hindah on July 20 and a travel talks event led by Mrs. Thomas Gerdes. The Washington county rural chorus, including Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Roudabush, plans a trip to Ames Friday.
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John Hindah
Thomas Gerdes
W. J. Roudabush
Washington County
Evolution of Atlanta Names From Terminus to Atlanta
The site of present day Atlanta was chosen in 1836 as the southern rail terminus and named Terminus. It became Marthasville in 1843 and was renamed Atlanta in 1847, marking its transition to a unified city.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Marthasville
McCormick Deering Thresher Features and_sizes Offered
The McCormick Deering Thresher showcases wide adjustment ranges and all steel construction for long service. It features a four section straw rack for complete grain separation, a ball bearing cylinder, roller bearing stacker fan, even air blast to sieves, Alemite lubrication, and Rockwood pulleys. Two sizes 22x38 and 28x46 suit most farms, with options to thresh clover peas beans alfalfa kafir rice flax and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick - Deering
McCormick-Deering
Kidneys and Urinary Health Alarm The Body’s Filter Explained
Doctors warn kidneys contain many tubules that purify blood and maintain health. Irregular urine flow, burning sensations, and edema signal possible kidney issues. Excess wastes in blood from disorders can cause pains, fatigue, headaches, and nighttime swelling.
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C. D. Care Journal
Washington State Bank
Ray Blinkenhorn
Ainsworth
Quincey, Ill
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Canada
Charles Work
Colengo Hotel
Geo. Askea
Journal
Harry Reed
Bose
Carson Plumbing Co
Joe's
N. Stewart Hardware
J. EB. Wright
O. Griffith
Call Warren Carris
Lee. Wilson
Coppock Road
Geo. W. Brown
Lite
Eclipse Lumber Company
Reister
Viday
Dog
Alice Kerrigan
Rubio
Globe
En-Ar-Co
Louie Johnston
Crawfordsville
C. E. Phillips
John Deere
W. RA. McConnel
Everette Palmer
CALF
Alis Chalmers
W. Thompson
Packwood
Jefferson County
R. P. Thoma
Fairfield
Taylor Auto Parts
West Main
C. W. Stewart
Fred Wagner
Joe Wolfe
Meness
Cat L
Hotle
Leghorn Springs
RE. D. Rayburn
Martha Putter
Donald Howell
Howell
Presbyterian Church
Lilly's Lake
Joan Loraine McCormac
Everett Orris
Florence Klotz
University of Iowa
Glen Pretz
A. Pretz
D. L. Forbes
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Virginia Anderson
Ogden
Shirley Williams
Ray Sinclair
Davenport
Sarah Rinehart
Frank Isett
Columbus Junction Ramblers
Wapello
Frank Pierson
Cedar Rapids
Howard Oak
Wilbur Long
Henry Oak
Mabel Troxel
Columbus City
Rickey’s Barber Shop
Sn. Ave
Earl F. Lemley
Lioyd Humstons R. 4
Earl Atwood
Glen McCall
Frank Tierney
Kepta R. 2
Meath
Powell School House
Mr. Powell
Herman Schultz
Kreps
Ty Feed Yard
Midway Sale Co
Zenith
Wm. E. Sloat
Mangold
Iowa Ave
Howard L. McCleery
Nicola
North Side
Powers Produce
S.E. Corner Square
Leghorn
Herman’ Funeral Home
Montgomery Ward
South Side Square
Bo Tee
McCormick Deering Store
East 3Rd St
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