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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1946

Page

8

Briga de A Good Tege r from Scappoose Oregon

Mrs. Lloyd Lovelett and friends in Scappoose send greetings to Iowa and Washington Iowa while sharing details of their farm life and recent visits. The note mentions their large poultry and fruit operations, a nine room house, gravity spring water, and extensive plantings. Also notes travel of Dr. and Mrs. McLaughin and local happenings including a silver wedding anniversary, birthdays, and moves by several residents.

Teger Scappoose Oregon Lloyd Lovelett Iowa Washington Evening Journal Tilbert Nere Effie Anderson Alexis, Ill Alma Squires Vestal Mr. Elders

Expansion plans announced for Osteopathic School Des Moines

President Edwin F. Peters of the Still College of Osteopathy outlined a 1.65 million dollar expansion plan in Des Moines. The program includes four new buildings and a major remodeling of existing facilities, funded by alumni gifts, local business requests, and a one million dollar grant from the American Osteopathic Association.

Des Moines Edwin F. Peters The Still College of Osteopathy Peters Umni American Osteopathic Association

Ancient Roman finds near Canter bury England unearthed

Examination of bomb craters in Canterbury reveals an ancient city formed soon after the Roman conquest in 43 A D. Pottery glow illuminates daily life of Romans. Foundations of a villa unearthed. Hampshire digs reveal Roman pottery and vases with finger printed clay. Southeast London craters yield Roman pottery and tools.

Canterbury England Hampshire London

Mrs Fred Reid Plans Early Start on Building Project

Mrs Fred Reid intends to begin construction soon, outlining plans to start work shortly and advance the building with initial preparations underway.

Fred Reid

Elect V Sheraden President of P T A at Rubio Meeting

Rubio Mar 26 The March Pay A meeting elected officers for the coming year Vernon Sheraden president Omer Long vice president Barbara Sparks secretary and treasurer Committees for April include refreshments Helen Lambert Jeanet Long Wanda Derby entertainment Blanch Steinbeck Kathleen Morgan Barbara Sparks After a school program the evening consisted of visiting.

Arthur Lambert RUBIO Vernon Sheraden Omer Long Barbara Sparks See Treas Helen Lambert Jeanet Long Wanda Derby Blanch Steinbeck Kathleen Morgan

Local residents recount visits and travel notes

Jones and her daughter Vera Wilysen have been with them since Christmas. Mrs. Sheraden stayed at the telephone office. Evelyn Sheraden arrived Saturday evening from Ottumwa. Mr and Mrs Frank Mince and Mrs Ernest Lambert and Arthur Jr were in Washington Thursday morning.

Wilford Fleig Jimmy F. F. Fleig Columbus Ohio Wilford Ikex Burns Cons Ville Rex Burns Ottumwa Vera Steinbeck Ida Long Anna Blakely Ethul Blakely Anna Walter Stevens Nan Styrickland

Iowa Cities Show Decrease in Taxes

Seven Iowa cities above 5000 population and ten below report tax rate reductions for 1946, announced by the Iowa Taxpayers Association. Spencer lowers upper bracket rate by 8.40 per thousand on 60 percent of value, while Sioux City drops to 45.42, five cents under last year. Smaller towns listed show decreased tax requirements as well.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Taxpayers Association Spencer Sioux City Boon

Tax rate increases in Iowa cities report

The report lists tax rates for 115 Iowa cities including Venison Independence West Des Moines Harlan Emmetsburg Nevada Bloomfield Sibley Belmond West Union. Jefferson shows the largest rate increase from last year, with 1946 tax at 72.70 dollars, up 17.28 from 194 dollars.

Independence West Des Moines Harlan Emmetsburg Nevada Bloomfield Sibley Belmond West Union Iowa Jefterson

Library Circulation Surpasses Million-Volume Milestone

Public libraries exceed six thousand with over a hundred million volumes. In 1943 library book circulation reached about four books per person nationally.

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