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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1947

Page

5

Richmond street vacating approved after coal bid delay

On Tuesday June 17 1947 the Board of Supervisors met with all members present to consider coal bids for county facilities but no bids were received and the board voted to halt further advertising. The semi annual report of County Treasurer Howell was approved and a resolution vacating streets and alleys in Richmond petitioned by Leo and Paul Welte was adopted.

Board OF Supervisors Court House Jail W. E. Howell Richmond Leo and Paul Welte

Obituary for Lewis Morgan of Pharr Texas

Lewis Morgan 81 died at his Pharr home June 19 after two heart attacks. Born January 4 1866 in Columbus City Iowa he married Mary Humphreys December 10 1891 in Denver Colorado. He moved from Dawn Missouri to Texas in 1915 and owned a citrus orchard near Pharr. Funeral June 20 at Pharr Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn McAllen. Survived by wife two daughters Anna Morgan and Bertha Beaman a brother A L Morgan and several nieces and nephews.

Pharr Texas Lewis Morgan Mr. Morgan Columbus City Iowa John M Ann Lewis Morgan Denver Colo Mary Humphreys Edward and Elizabeth Humphreys Wyman Dawn, Mo Anna Morgan J. L. C. Beaman Berthat Alice A. L. Morgan Austin, Minn Washington Della Humphreys John Winga Bob Roberts Harvey Davis

Noble Items: Local Notes From NOble Iowa

Mrs W J Garber and family returned home after two weeks at Blattspieler home in Manley Iowa where John had a tonsillectomy Mrs Sam Conrad of Delhi Minnesota Mr and Mrs John Christner and Mrs J R Wenger of Wayland were supper guests at E W Goff home Lona Buffington from Columbus Junction visited Lyle Paisley home and more local notices follow with small community updates

Vernon W. Frey Noble W. J. Garber John Marilyn Jpsrental Blattspieler Manley Iowa Sam Conrad Delhi Minn John Christner J. R. Wenger Wayland E. W. Goff Lona Buffington Columbus Junction Lyle Paisley F. L. Matson

Bulgarian Party Leader Alleges Soviet Plot in Europe

Dr. George Dimitrov, former head of the Bulgarian Agricultural Party, is pictured in Washington asserting that Communist operations in Bulgaria and the Balkans form a conspiracy to dominate Europe. He cites Red interference in other nations’ affairs since the armistice.

Bulgarian Agrarian Party George Dimitrov Washington Bulgaria Balkans Red

Local Visits and Social Calls Around Noble Area

Burlington visitors spent Saturday evening and Sunday at the E W Goff home. Ina Mae Freyenberger of Washington worked as a nurse's aide at the county hospital and visited her parental home on Monday. Mt Pleasant and Olds residents called on Noble and Clayton Nobel households during the weekend with family and friend visits.

Burlington E. W. Goff Ina Mae Freyenberger Washington E. J. Freyenberger Ina Mae Noah Wittmer Mt. Pleasant Noble Ronald Carla Johnson David Alten Graber Oskaleese C. L. Garrick Olds John Garrick J. M. Rich and Son Wayne Bertha Schumacher Clarence Schumacher Wayland Clayton Nobel Vernon Orlin’ Frey

Ainsworth Locals Update From Ruth Norris

Max White Jr is in Chicago visiting his aunt Mrs Helen Eckersly and a service buddy. Rev and Mrs O J Fix have moved their household goods to another location.

Ainsworth Max White, Jr Chicago Helen Eckersly Buddy Rev O. J. Fix

Roper Ranger Feature Shows Gas Range Demonstration

In the June issue of Roper Ranger a photo depicts Margaret Stewart of the Southern California Gas Co with a division manager in Pasadena and a Roper representative demonstrating a Town and Country model. Davenport purchased one previously and Rev. Fin retires from the ministry. Weekend at Frank Tenderson home includes many relatives. A picnic lunch is shared. guests travel from Lincoln Nebraska Alberta Canada Cincinnati Ohio Galveston Texas Burlington Keota Airsworth Washington.

Roper Ranger Roper Tasazine Margaret Stewart Southern California Gas Company Aptionee Department Pasadena Hides Wenderson Oakdale Frank Tenderson Mary Marr Bell Pierce Lincoln Neb Etta Crafts Alberta Canada Leonard Trotter Cincinnati Ohio H. Stickley Lillian Trotter Galveston Texas

Nash's department store feature on Miss Stewart

Miss Stewart daughter of W G Stewart has served as a home economist with the gas company for over a year, a profile noting her career path and family background.

Nash's Department Store Miss Stewart W. G. Stewart

Essential Fertilizer Superphosphate Recommendation

Essential Fertilizer Superphosphate is described as the most essential fertilizer for dairy farms and advised for use in the poultry house as well.

Fitting Socks Step by Step

Instructions describe pulling on hose careful to fit foot part first then raise sock top.

Moore’s Bootery East Side Square

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