March Weather and Local Happenings in Washington
A March mood pervades as robins return. Marion Anderson dies in Davenport, and Washington mourns Mrs Kerr and others. Property deals mark the week with Karl Little buying the Knapp place and the Washington Democrat building becoming a furniture store. Wedding bells ring for Roberta Stewart and Wilton Webb as 250 guests attend.
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Karl Little
Harve Wilson
Knapp
S. Second
East
Madison Street
Amanda Schulty
Ray Schulty
Earl
Charlie McConnell
Washington Democrat
South Marion Ave
Alex Miller
Robert Templeman
Bethany
Roberta Ann Stewart
Ensign Wilton Webb
Deaths of the Week in Council Bluffs Hospice Care
Mrs. Harry Shrader 81 former resident died in a nursing home in Council Bluffs after a stroke. She was the second wife of the late Harry Shrader 90 of Brigh ton. Bedfast since Feb 26 after a fall. Father of Mrs. Ralph Scott died in Rolla Missouri hospital. Brother of Anna Eagle Harmeiler died at home in Fremont Nebraska after a long illness. One son is overseas. His wife sur-
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Marion Anderson
Ab Anderson
Washington
Davenport
Charles
New York
Marian Slavik
Chicago
Rev
Fred Miller
Margaret Moninger
Buffalo Center
Ella Smith
Marshalltown
T. T. Keeley
W. B. Kerr
Frank McFarlane
California
Kerr
Cloyce Kerr
Ames
W. F
Charlie Ashby
Jennie Hennon
Mr. Jurging
Council Bluffs
Harry Shrader
Brighton
Ralph Scott
Rolla, Mo
Anna Eagle Harmeiler
Fremont
Neb
Sur
Adeline Juzeler
Peter Boyle
Des Moines
Ina Caldwell
Frank Edworthy
D. C. Stewart
Steve
Frank Stewart
Geo. Sturgis
Calif
Lucetta McConaughey
Clay
Mills
Soldiers Home
Burich
Clarence Rathmel
Milwaukee
Wis
Cpl
Harold Rathmel
Dale
PASSING YEARS ITEMS IN WASHINGTON DES MOINES AREA
A county newspaper page lists candidates, business moves, local deaths, and society notes. Putnam candidate for sheriff, L C Willits in auto trade for 23 years, Mrs C Speer elected historian, Harwood store remodels, Gale Heacock buys Daily Tribune, John Deere store opening, Mrs Cora Scofield book, William Boice earns track honors, I W Schenefelt to move Studebaker garage, Six Cylinder Love lecture, sheriff’s paper service by mule due to bad roads, multiple deaths and obituaries, marriages and new residents in 1914 Washington and Davenport areas.
Preacher Challenges High Assessment on Church Bill
A preacher questions the legality of a church tax or bill he deems excessive, arguing the charge burdens the congregation. He seeks clarity on rights to contest, delay, or reduce the payment under local tax or church exemption rules.
Hospital Discharges and Admissions List
The report lists multiple hospital discharges and new admissions across locations including Mrs Glenn B Holden 917 North Iowa avenue and Mrs C A Drishana with daughter Mary Elizabeth. It notes surgeries such as appendectomies and tonsillectomies, x ray treatments, and a lacerated hand from a runaway team with Bryan Coakley.
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Glenn B. Holden
North
Iowa Avenue
C. A .Drishana
Mary Elizabeth
Meville Donaldson
Gerald Ray
West Second Street
Floya Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville
William Moberly
Route Tne
Karen Way Neff
Route Two
Linen shower and wedding plans mark Mrs Stewart event
Mrs J M Lloyd and others hosted a linen shower for Roberta Ann Stewart with a 1 PM luncheon. A prenuptial supper followed at Mr and Mrs Manton Hebner's home and later the wedding party was hosted by Mr and Mrs George C Stewart at the State cafe after rehearsal.
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J. M. Lloyd
Henry Berdo
George Morrison
Theodore Bailey
Manton Hebner
Lloyd
Roberta Ann Stewart
Fred Stewart
George C. Stewart
State Cafe
Review of the Week's News Highlights
A long list of social visits, weddings, anniversaries, travels, and wartime updates fills the week. Notables include Golden Wedding anniversaries for L. T. Burham and A. B. Orris, weddings in Jacksonville and Tampa, moves, hospital and military transfers, and community events at the Red Cross and Presbyterian church.
Renewal of Incorporation for West Chester Telephone Exchange
Public notice of the renewal of incorporation for West Chester Telephone Exchange in West Chester Iowa. Details include name continuity to West Chester Telephone Exchange, principal business in Iowa, authorized capital stock $16,600.88, 8 directors, officers by stockholders’ and directors’ meetings, corporate debts to private stockholders exempt, renewal period twenty years beginning after Secretary of State issuance, dated February 16, 1944.
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West Chester
Iowa
Purerr
West Chester Telephone Exchange
J. A. Huber
Mae DeLong
Treas
Nail making sparked by American innovation
The text notes that true progress in nail making began only after the United States achieved independence. Within six decades after 1777, American inventors and businesspeople transformed nail production from hand cut strips into a modern manufacturing process.
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