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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1928

Page

15

Iowa Southern Utilities seeks electric franchise in Washington County

Official notice from the Board of Railroad Commissioners of Iowa lists a petition by Iowa Southern Utilities Co for a franchise to erect operate and maintain electric lines across public lands roads and private property in Washington and Brighton areas. Hearing set for July 10 1928 at Des Moines with objections due five days prior.

Board OF Railroad Commissioners State OF Iowa Washington Country Iowa Southern Utilities Company Centerville Washington Washington County Brighton City of Inits Des Moines Board OF Railroad Commissioners OF the State OF Iowa Geo. L. McCaughan

Local Notes From Wellston and Surroundings

John Hanley returned to Milwaukee Sunday evening after visiting Wellston. Elmer Kolosiek and wife drove to Ottumwa Saturday to ship hogs. Eleanor Brinning visits Gladys Wolfe for the week. Elmer Kolosick unloaded four carloads of corn last week. H A Engle I L Miksack and Wilbur McClelland wrote dividend checks for Farmers Co op store Monday. Rev Carl Klein solicited ads in Washington Friday for the Dutch Creek Fair book. Chas Wolfe visited John Luers Chris Brinning and Wilbur McClelland Saturday.

Farmers Co-op Rev Carl Klein Washington Chas. J. Wolfes John Luers Chris Brinning Wilbur McClelland

Master Hen performs in Columbus egg find

A Columbus report states an egg measuring 10 44 inches by 8% inches was observed by George Drinnn. He notes an ordinary hen egg runs about 6 by 7 inches in circumference.

Columbus Neb George Drinnn

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