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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1941
Page
8
Iowa plans to replace double line center markings on 6400 miles of highways with single lines and yellow edge lines as a nationwide standard. A two-member crew marks roads nightly, paint dries in 10 minutes, and safety benefits are cited. Also notes state political shifts and curious local trivia.
Salem June 28 Mrs James Knotek became a grandmother and great grandmother in one day when a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs John Knotek and another daughter to Mr and Mrs Harry Wolrach Norma Jean Krotz daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Krotz celebrated her ninth birthday with 25 relatives present including Mr and Mrs Frank Krotz and family and others The party featured a green and white birthday cake with nine candles Camp Mitigwa trip planned for Arlene Knotek involved in Campfire Girls work with Mrs George Dowell and her group
Grace Hill June 28 Lyle Hayes uses a drag line to load trucks hauling chips for Washington county roads. Nine trucks move about 70 to 80 loads daily. The item mentions hog sales, visitors, Bible school in New Haven, and community social events amid summer farming and haying activity.
A noted authoress claims she creates an appealing scent by painting her closet with scented lacquer. She adds that when traveling she also coats the lining of her suitcases, a tactic she says keeps her fragrance close.
In a Brooklyn court Harry Strauss faced trial as a leader of a murder syndicate. His wiry black beard had been shaved off after prosecutors argued it was worn to bolster an insanity claim.
Iowa will add 212 new laws on July 4 as 343 bills from the 1941 legislature become law. Highlights include tighter tavern bonds, dancing rules, license changes for beer, optometry training standards, seed labeling, airport funding powers, and updated election provisions for 1944.
Riverside June 28 The Sisters of Charity who have had charge of St. Mary's school the past year have closed the convent for the summer and have gone to attend summer school. Names include Sister Mary Maritius at Marquette Milwaukee Sister Mary Inezette at Marquette Milwaukee Sister Mary Anselm and Sister Mary Franzeline at De Paul University Chicago Sister Mary Clarissima Our Lady of Angels Clinton Iowa Sister Mary St Ralph Mundelsen College Chicago Sister Mary Yvonne and Sister Mary Henriette at Clark College Dubuque. Fishers Have Daughter Mr and Mrs Howard Fisher are the parents of a baby daughter born Wednesday at their home.
The sloth hangs from tree branches feeding on shoots foliage and fruits. Its anatomy limits it to hanging only. It lacks a defense weapon but hides color with hair covered in tiny green algae for camouflage.
The article notes that piano manufacturing in the United States has grown for ten years, with last year's output surpassing 136,000 instruments. It highlights continued industry expansion despite radio’s rise and presents 136,000 as a key milestone.
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