Bids for Washington County road oil and stone chip work
Sealed bids due March 28 1941 for furnishing and applying about 500000 gallons of RO oil and 1405 tons of stone chips plus 1995 tons of chips for secondary road work. Includes Iowa specs and penalties, with $1600 certified check and 75 percent contract bond. Opportunities for Iowa products and plan viewing at County Auditor. Bids opened by Board of Supervisors with plan details and guarantees.
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Washington County
County Auditor
Washington
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Iowa Highway Commission
U. S
Auction Notice at Washington County Auditor Office
An auction will be held at the office of the Auditor of Washington County Town until 1 36 o clock P M on March 28. The notice provides a deadline and location for bids.
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Washington County
Bids Sought for Concrete Culverts and Direct Control Structures
Sealed bids to be received by the Auditor of Washington County Iowa until 1 3 oclock P M March 22 1941 for concrete culverts and direct control structures. Bidder must file a certified check on a solvent Iowa bank with approved bond within ten days after bid acceptance. Proposals must use county forms and be plainly marked. County reserves right to waive technicalities and reject reservations.
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Aesolvent
Iowa Bank
Washington County
Iowa
Metals Against Sea Metals and alloys for naval engineering
Metals against sea describe how marine alloys like high nickel monel and inconel are rustproof corrosion resistant and suited for specific shipboard jobs. Each alloy offers a distinctive mix of properties making it preferable for particular duties aboard vessels.
Marble table top restoration steps with putty powder
Apply putty powder from a monument yard to the marble surface. Damp the powder with water. Use a piece of soft leather to rub the surface until smooth and polished.
Bid rejection for excavation and concrete components
The document states the rejection of all bids for a project involving excavation of 6547 cubic yards, 2106.44 cubic yards of Class A concrete, 169,730 pounds of reinforcing steel, 648 feet of 15 inch Class 2000 D concrete pipe, 48 feet of 24 inch Class 2000 D concrete pipe, and a 1-4 foot brick manhole, with a curb intake priced at 2200 dollars.
Kirton Family Returns to Farm in Gracehill News
Gracehill notes moving season with roads good as Sidney Johnston moves from Ivar Dunbar to Packwood and Dale Robertson leaves Dunbar. Lawrence Watson relocates to Haskins and J O Kirton family returns home. Harold Hayes visits Lyle’s home and Francis Romine stays a few days.
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Anna Williams
Gracehill
Sidney Johnston
Ivar Dunbar
Packwood
Dale Robertson
Dunbar
Lawrence Watson
Haskins
J. O. Kirton
Harold Hayes
Pleasant Plain
Lyle
Francis Romine
Neighborhood Notes From Nelson Woodford Home
Walter Wilson has been sawing wood for locals including Mr. Mottet and Lloyd Hayes. Dorothy Schaeffer celebrated a birthday with seven candles. John Pratt and Charley Strohm joined, a checkerboard cake was displayed. Lester Small went to Oskaloosa as his wife returned from Northern Iowa. Mrs. Nelson Woodford stayed with the Corpman family while ill. Several visits and casual gatherings noted with friends and relatives in the area.
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Nelson Woodford
Walter Wilson
Mr. Mottet
Myra
Allen Schaeffer
Lloyd Hayes
Allen Sehaeffer
Dorothy
John Pratt
Charley Strohm
Lester Small
Oskaloosa
Iowa
George Graham
Titonka
Carl Corpman
Corpman
Lewis Hering
Havre
C. A
Pierce Rest Home
First Ladies Attend New York Campaign Rally
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Mrs. Herbert H. Lehman join a women’s division rally for the United New York Appeal for Joint Distribution Committee and National Refugee Service, underscoring wartime relief efforts.
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U. S
New York State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Women's Division
United New York Appeal For Joint Distribution Committee
National Refugee Service
A Pleasant Afternoon Visiting North Iowa Avenue Friends
A writer recalls a Wednesday afternoon on North Iowa Avenue visiting neighbors and friends. Locations include Alice Livingston, Mrs Crisswell at Home Oil, Mrs Moore, Blanche Shields, and Arthur in the East. They share stories of illness, church work, family ties, and a sunny Pierce Rest home ambiance.
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Iowa Avenue
Heights
Alice Livingston
Livingston
Arthur
Bun
Parachutists Tour Yields Cordial Encounters Across Town
The writer recalls meeting many cordial, good natured people during a parachute event. The trip left them tired yet inspired by lessons learned. They praise North Iowa Ave women as meticulous housekeepers, noting homes looked spotless ahead of cleaning season. They miss visiting Mrs. Sam Hout, planning to catch up another day.
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North Iowa Ave
Emma Roth of Wayland Dies After Stroke
Emma Roth of Wayland died yesterday afternoon at 3 15 after two strokes. Funeral services will be Sunday at Sugar Creek church at two o clock conducted by Simon Gingerich and Willard Leichty. She lived 67 of 69 years in Wayland and was a Sugar Creek church member. Surviving are sister Lydia Roth foster sister Fannie Eimen and brother Chris Roth. Lyle Zehr Funeral Home handled arrangements. Pallbearers were Dillon and Dennis Boshart Rey Gingerich Emerson Witting and Lester Roth.
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Wayland
Emma Roth
Sugar Creek Church
Simon Gingerich
Willard Leichty
Miss Roth
Lydia Roth
Fannie Eimen
Chris Roth
Lyle Zehr
Dillon
Dennis Boshart
Rey
Omer Gingerich
Emerson Witting
Lester Roth
Card of Thanks From Mrs J F Simpson
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for cards flowers and messages sent during illness from Mrs J F Simpson. She appreciates the kindness and support shown by friends and neighbors.
Look Out Below Dropped object takes about 19 seconds
A single line note explains that an object released from a cliff roughly a mile high would take about nineteen seconds to reach the ground, illustrating a basic free fall concept.
Statement to Voters on Washington School Board Election
Charlotte Baldrige urges voters to support reforms in Washington school administration. She calls for equal educational opportunities from kindergarten to junior college, cooperation among officials, transparent finances, and public state audits. The statement advocates an intelligible financial report and accountability for all school funds.
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Washington
Charlotte Baldrige
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Louise Campbell
Jimmy Lydon
Republic Pictures
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Stan Kieser
Stan Kiesey
Crone
Buick & Pontiac
Pickens
White Sox
Mrs
Grace Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
J. Louis Comiskey
F. W. Eastwood
The
Red Cross
Isabella
L. Watsons
Sheridan
George Brent
Honeymoon
Charlie Ruggles
Ola Massen
Jane Wyman
William T. Orr
Dionne Quintuplets
First Ladies
Kkund
Mrs. Roosevelt
Mrs. Lehman
Sherpee
Fred Moore
Ladies Aid of
the Presbyterian Church
Blanche Shields
Myrtle
Blanche
the Heights
Chicago
Lyman Babcock
Lyman
Pierce
Harve Wilson
Ethel Grecian
Ethel
Wilson
W. A. Whiting
Sam Hout
William C. Lee
Provisional Parachute Group
Fort Benning, Ga
War Department
NCL
LO Regus
Gals
Tankar Station
Sugar Creek
J. F. Simpson
U.S. Army Signal Corps
Courtney H. Hodges
Infantry School
Fort Benning
Senate
George A. Lynch
Famous Circle
Duncan Hines
North Side Cafe
HAM
North Side
Jolin Winga
Prop
Washington Lumber and Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Keystone
Lowe Bros
Jim White
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