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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1940

Page

4

Norbert and Norval Norris may join Washington JC next fall

The piece notes Norbert Norris, a top Ainsworth basketball performer two years ago, and his brother Norval as likely to enroll at Washington junior college next fall. It suggests the Norris family could be a valuable addition to next year’s Cardinal varsity, while reflecting on life goals and money through a collection of anecdotes and quotes.

Ainsworth Norbert Norris Norbert Norval Washington Junior College Norris

Voter Choice on Old School Buildings Weighs Tax Impact

The Board of Education outlines the choice facing Washington Independent School District voters as they decide whether to retain or sell three aging buildings. Retaining them raises taxes, while selling may prevent increases. The piece praises the newer Lincoln and Stewart facilities and notes the election centers on economy amid travel inconveniences for some families. It also references local politics, including Goodwin's Congressional race and Byron Allen as opponent.

Board of Education Wallace Lincoln Washington Independent School District Stewart Robert K. Goodwin Congress C. C. Dowell Iowa Byron Allen Goodwin

Quor monopoly system profits per liquor sales year noted

An audit filed with State Auditor Chet B Akers reports 17 retail stores operating to June 30 1939 sold 11420743 13 dollars in liquor with net income 2590828 25 dollars The profit per dollar sold was 22 69 cents The liquor sales volume exceeded the prior year by 1057612 72 dollars and profit rose by 289S58 86 dollars.

Chet B. Akers

Eagle Grove Students To Hear Classes At Home By Phone

Eagle Grove students confined by illness will now listen to their class work from home via an inter-communicating device. The system transmits classroom sound to students through telephone lines so they can listen but cannot be quizzed by the teacher.

Eagle Grove

Bremer County Seeks Gift-Free Campaign Cards

In Bremer county candidates vow to avoid accused gifts from firms they order from. Campaign cards will bear the legend Printed in Bremer county as a pledge against acceptance of free campaign literature.

Bremer County

March Anniversary Dates List From Early 20th Century Trade Names

Fragmentary OCR lists multiple business anniversaries and names with erratic dates from 1920s to 1938. It mentions Cox Motor Company Wilson Coal Sartor & Sartor Mangolds Tire & Radiator Service Ithad's Garage Lecalerros Kurtz Market Carrson Plumbing & Heating Johnson's Grocery Globe Beauty & Barber Shop and other entries with unclear spellings and March dates.

Globe Beauty & Barber Shop Rookwood's Red Lurker

Goebbels Speech Claims Mass Support Ahead of Outcome

The quote features Joseph Goebbels declaring a mass German audience of eighty million and asserting inevitable results, reflecting wartime propaganda. It signals a climate of broad public confidence and urgency surrounding political aims.

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