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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1949
Page
8
At the Washington Rotary club meeting on Monday Glenn Johnson of the state health department led a heart health lesson. A motion picture depicted one man over middle age who overtaxed his heart and was warned to rest his organ, with the doctor sharing a similar tale.
The forecast notes mostly cloudy conditions with chances of rain this afternoon tonight and into tomorrow. Light showers may appear at times and temperatures remain mild. Local area humidity expected to rise as systems move through.
Walter Farrell led a Rotarian meeting where Mr Johnson, familiar to Washington residents, spoke on aging hearts and tempering effort. Dr Mildred Doster, head of the county health unit, answered questions and contributed to the discussion along with other doctor members.
District Court in Washington County Iowa announces probate of the last will and testament of A P Jeffery deceased dated December 3. The notice instructs all parties interested to appear and contest or accept the will as filed. The case reference is No 8640 and details require compliance with court procedures.
Filed documents reveal a probate hearing set for April 4 1948 at 9:00 a m at the Washington County Court House. District Court Clerk R R Noonan orders all interested parties to appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the last will and testament of the deceased. Dated March 28 1948 in Washington Iowa.
The Board of Directors of the Independent School District of Washington Iowa invites sealed proposals for repair work and waterproofing on the Stewart and Lincoln buildings. Sealed bids must be filed with the district secretary in Washington Iowa by 7:30 p m on April 12 1949. Proposals will be opened and contracts awarded to the lowest bid in the board rooms at Lincoln School.
The Washington Iowa school district invites sealed bids for elementary school building work. Bids require a 10 percent certified check, performance bond, and compliance with Iowa law. State product preference applies. The district reserves the right to reject all bids. Donald R. Boyer secretary.
Three youths escaped from the Anamosa reformatory and were recaptured about ninety minutes later in Dubuque. Robert Hanrahan 17 Shenandoah Lenny Gray 19 Shenandoah and Norman Griffis 19 Davenport stole a pickup and fled after leaving a milk detail. Griffis parole ends in June, Gray up for parole in May, Hanrahan eligible in June.
The United States navy has lightened PT boats by replacing metal with wood, increasing strength by about one third. This change aims to improve speed and maneuverability while maintaining durability in combat conditions.
A small hand brush is placed bristle side up in the soap dish with soap on top of the brush so it is ready to use and already soaped.
Public notice announces proposed plans specifications and form of contract for repairing and waterproofing two elementary school buildings. A hearing is set April 12 1949 at 7 30 p m in Lincoln School Washington Iowa to file objections or appear. otherwise the plans specifications and contract form stand adopted.
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