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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1941

Page

6

Sherife's Sale of Trust Property in Washington County

A writ of special execution directs a public sale by the Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa against the estate of J E B Wright Trustee under a 1928 trust deed. The sale, March 25 1941, in front of the courthouse, lists parcels in sections 13 and 24 township 75 north range 8 west including quarter sections and railroad right of way, with descriptions of land bounds and road centers.

Sherife District Court Washington County Iowa J. EB. Wright George Hayes Glenn G. Hayes Ida M. ‘Hayes Owen ©. Hayes Hanna E. Hayes Maude Jones Clara Im. Hayes Court House Washington

Land sale description for J E Wright trusteeship in section 24

The notice describes a land tract in section 24 with metes and bounds ending at the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad right of way. The sale is set for 2:60 PM, to satisfy execu tion against J. E. Wright and others, at the Commercial Savings Bank trustees actions. The Sheriff of Washington County Iowa, H M Putnam, forecloses for the bank.

Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad J. E. Wright Glenn G. Hayes Ida M. Hayes Owen O. Hayes Hanna E. Hayes S. Maude Jones Clara M. Hayes C. G. Schmoeller George F. Morrison C. Rh. McCutchen The Commercial Savings Bank of Washington Iowa Washington H. M. Putnam Washington County Walter L. Kiesey

Twins Named Hedy and Lamarr Catch Star Honor

Hollywood star Hedy Lamarr is honored by a Texas family who named their twins Hedy and Lamarr. Lamarr appears with James Stewart in Come Live with Me at the State Theatre through Wednesday, a Clarence Brown drama about a refugee who marries for a quota number to stay in the United States.

Hollywood Hedy Lamarr Miss Lamarr James Stewart State Theatre Texas Hedy Lamarr Clarence Brown United States

Historic Buffalo Trails Shaped Arizona Route Map Kit Car

Early travelers once followed vast buffalo paths across the West. A fragment from Kit Car shows how routes through Arizona traced these ancient trails now preserved as historic corridors for rail and road travel.

Kit Carson at Fox Theatre Portrays Pioneer Trails

The Fox Theatre runs Kit Carson through Tuesday starring Jon Hall in the title role. The film references westward migration and buffalo trails that shaped pioneer routes. It frames dramatic action along those historic corridors where buffalo herds once stamped deep grooves.

Fox Theatre Jon Hall Kit Carson

Your Federal Income Tax Your Federal Income Tax No 31

The Bureau of Internal Revenue uses information at source provisions to require Form 1099 reporting for payments of fixed or determinable income of $800 or more, with higher thresholds for married residents. It details separate returns for employees, corporations, brokers, and accounts with $25,000 in transactions, noting thorough checks and substantial recoveries from information returns.

Bureau of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Code Commissioner of Internal Revenue Washington, D. C Tnited United States

Local residents active in community events and moves

Don Shepherd began work Saturday at J C Penney. Dean Bridges succeeds him at Washington Fruit Market. James Larsen and his mother of Minden Nebr plan to move to Minden. Mrs Larsen hosted guests in Washington. John and Mrs Stewart returned from a ten week trip visiting Washington Oregon and California. They spent time in Portland before moving to Iowa. In Encinitas they visited former Washington residents Dorothy and Inez Morrow. LeRoy Pratt and Janet visited Cedar Rapids. Pratt attended a district Investors Syndicate meeting with managers from several states. Company resources reported at 170 558 000, up 15 000 000, with contracts filed with the SEC. The Crore family moved from north of town to near Haskins. Zieglowsky bought the former Crone farm. Spevaver and daughter Mavis of Chicago visited Kalona and spoke at Rotary about club progress. The February Mothers Club meeting in the Durian home featured Dr Barret on syphilis tuberculosis and health.

John Stewart Washington Oregon California Portland Iowa Dorothy Inez Morrow Encinitas Calif Morrows LeRoy Pratt Lester Jones Janet Cedar Rapids Pratt Investors Syndicate Nebraska Missouri Illinois J. R. Ridgway, Jr Ralph Kennon Minneapolis Securities and Exchange Commission Kh. Do. Richer

Wellman Hosts Pythian Lodges from Three Districts

Wellman Geneva Lodge No. 61 Knights of Pythias welcomed Knights from fifteen Lodges across the fifth sixth and seventh districts on February 25. The event was to feature a contest between two teams from the fifth and seventh districts, the Williamsburg team and…

Frank Wilson Wellman Geneva Lodge Knights of Pythias Williamsburg

Brighton Lodge Knights Program Wins Contest

The Brighton lodge hosted a meeting where nine candidates were conferred the rank of Knight, including four from Wellman, three from Brookyvin, and two from Rose Hill. Eldon Morgan and Frank Sheppard spoke before the Brighton lodge presented an American flag. visitors from multiple towns attended.

Brighton Williamsburg Eldon Morgan Rose Hill D. PD Mr Morgan Frank Sheppard Cedar Rapids Brighton Lodge Wellman Brookyvin What Cheer Brooklyn Ogkaloosa Eddyville Iowa City Washington Keota Belle Plaine North English Wapello Fairfield

Former Washington County Folks Meet in Des Moines 1941

Retiring President J. B. McCleary congratulates newly elected President H. D. Treimer at the annual meeting of the Washington county association held in Des Moines. About 100 former Washington county residents attended with officers elected including Lewis Warren first vice president Stella Davis secretary Mrs. Oral Anderson treasurer all of Des Moines.

J. B. McCleary H. D. Treimer Washington County Association Des Moines Washington County H. D. Triemer W. G. Manners Treimer McCleary J. A. Hyink Lewis A. Warren Stella Davis Oral Andrson

New York Post Office Handles Heavy Daily Mail Load

The New York post office processes about 14.5 million pieces of ordinary mail daily, around 260000 pounds of newspapers and periodicals, and roughly 72000 parcel post packages.

New York

Peeping Tom Legend Tells of Lady Godiva Ride

A famed legend identifies a tailor called Peeping Tom as the voyeur who watched Lady Godiva ride through the streets. The tale links curiosity to fate with a warning of transgression.

Inventor Calva claims wool kink removal chemical

Minneapolis inventor J B Cal va has developed a chemical solution that unknots wool fibers. Treated sheepskin pelts reportedly gain beaver fur like texture, offering a new process for wool finishing and pelt texture.

Minneapolis J. B. Calva Calva

Equality Club Meets at Home of Mrs W Heyde

The Equality club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Will Heydes home with three invited guests Mrs Warren Van Winkle Mrs Jimmy Morgan and the hostess sister Mrs Darlene Paul of Washington Also noted are civic updates local travel plans visitors from Cedar Rapids and Washington and several sickness reports in the community with a property transaction involving Mr and Mrs Aff Went worth.

Rhua Helmick Brighton Mar Equality Club Will Heyde Warren van Winkle Jimmy Morgan Darlene Paul Washington Fred Waneras Ralph Harmosa Ueich Calif K. P. Degreee Wellman Severaal Luella Taylor Cedar Rapids Carrie Lemley Nell Piget Mary Lose H. C. Stouse K. C Cook William Martin Jtre Walter Hagans Aff Pleasant Plain Violet Carreti

Fr Stewart Move To New Property In West Chester

West Chester area notes moved to new property as Howard Stewart and family relocate to the Howard Stewart farm. Mary Cummings leaves for Cedar Rapids while James Griggs birthday honors and a dinner are noted. Various local residents attend church events and health updates include Rev Morrison ill with pneumonia and Elmer Fenton recuperating with friends.

R. C. Ferguson Westchester Howard Stewart Mary Cummings Cedar Rapids Harold Griggs Griggs James Griggs Clyde Dora Grinstead Betty Carol Dean Samuel Statler Coffman Frank McAvoy Near Keola Tom West Merle McDowell C. C. Niffenegger Fred Morrison Huron S. D

Sailors With Beards and Military Facial Hair Rules

A fragmented text discusses beard rules among British sailors noting they may grow beards only with mustaches while the army allows only mustaches. The passage devolves into garbled phrases and nonstandard characters, preserving a historical tone about service grooming standards amidst broken OCR. Named entities are scarce due to the corrupted source.

Army

Matronly Models Display in Boston Store

In a Boston shop, matronly appearing models showcase apparel designed for fuller-figured women, highlighting styles intended for women with substantial figures.

Boston

Cameron man keeps pet goose that follows him

E N feikle of Cameron Missouri owns a pet goose that accompanies him everywhere, earning mention as an unusual animal companion.

E. N. Feikle Cameron, Mo Mary

Ohio Elms Face Sudden Dooms from Phloem Secrosis

Elm trees across Ohio are being attacked by a blight called phloem necrosis. No effective remedy has been found, threatening widespread loss of mature trees and urban canopies.

Ohio

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