City Council Considers Paving Plans This Year
The Washington city council asks residents if they want new paving this year and says it will not force paving. It may pave Clara Barton Street to the county hospital if other similar work is planned. Clerk Kellogg will study paving costs this spring, with decisions due at the next two week meeting. The light committee will inspect high school area lighting and the sidewalk committee will review crossings between East Washington Street and the high school.
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Clara Barton
County Hospital
J. Kellogg
Washington
East Washington Street
Kalona Youth Held for Forgery
Deputy Sheriff Fred Sweet seized a Kalona youth, about twenty two, wanted in Beatrice Nebraska on passing worthless checks. His name is being withheld due to his first-time jail status. He is jailed locally and will be sent to Nebraska to answer charges.
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Fred Sweet
Kalona
Beatrice
Nebr
Nebraska
Delinquent Auto License List Published in Washington County
County Treasurer Harry McCall completed a list of 150 to 200 automobile owners in Washington County who have not paid this year’s license fees. The names will be published in official county papers this week and then sent to the sheriff to collect the due amounts.
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Harry McCall
Washington County
Many Mushrooms: Fungi Should Be Well Identified
The moist weather boosts mushroom growth in common spots drawing interest from pickers. Experts warn novice collectors to identify species carefully, avoid toadstools, and heed gill color. Nutrition is modest. flavor varies. edible varieties exceed 760 types in literature.
Bethlehem Commandery Calendar for Week May Second
Bethlehem Commandery No 45 lists May second Tuesday temple conferral for one Sir Knight G A Kerr BE C. May third Wednesday Ascension Day prep. May fourth Thursday Templar Masonry day with banquet 6 30. Washington Lodge No 26 Friday Masters degree for one candidate with refreshments. Mrs John Ruplinger of Harper visited Pete Ruplinger's home.
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Bethlehem Commandery No
Order of the Temple
Kerr
BE. C. Bethlehem Commandery No
E. C. Bethlehem
Templar
E. C. Washington Lodge
Elliot Grayson
W. M
Relief fund closes Saturday for Chinese famine aid
Land in Shan tung province to aid starving Chinese will be administered by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mac Eachron and closes Saturday evening. Contributions, totaling over 900 dollars, must be turned in to Cashier D. J. Ross at Commercial Savings Bank before closing. Afterward funds go into the general Chinese relief drive. Y W C A at the high school solicits gifts, selling life saving stamps and accepting cash via Esther Hay or other members.
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Teehow
Shantung Province
China
Paul MacEachron
D. J. Ross
Commercial Savings Bank
General Chinese Relief Fund
Iowa
Washington Co
MacHackrons
MacKachron
Ross
MacEachron
Esther Hay
Round Corners on Wayland Road Improve Turns
A crew on the Washington Wayland road rounds three square turns into thirty foot corners. Landowners donate the extra ground. A road case from Clay township is postponed to June for further investigation and possible new road work. Hedge fences must be trimmed or county crews will do it with the cost charged to owners. Most time was spent on routine business.
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Washngton-Wayland
Frank Lape
Clay Township
Board of Supervisors
Street Head Given Full Police Power in Washington
The city council and Street Commissioner Fred Werner vote to grant full police power to Werner who is sworn in as a departmental officer. James Little remains city marshal for two weeks before Ron Downs takes over on April first as appointed by Mayor A. N. Alberson. The mayor will be away for two weeks visiting his daughter in Wisconsin.
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Washington
Fred Werner
Werner
James Little
Ron Downs
A. N. Alberson
Garth Duell
Wisconsin
London’s oldest markets include Smithfield and Billinggate
London’s oldest markets are said to be Smithfield where cattle were sold in 1150 and Billinggate reputed to have been founded in 400.
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London
Smithfield
Billingagate
I Don’t A Nod To Road Safety Poem
A humorous verse by Bob Grimes humorously warns motorists to follow traffic rules and stop signals. It rails against speeding and reckless driving while admitting the speaker cannot afford a car. The piece ends with a playful self deprecating note about lacking funds to purchase one.
Local club notices list meetings through Memorial Day
The Navajo club meets with Mrs. E. B. Hammer Wednesday afternoon at 6512. The Just Us club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Ray Lemley at 6512. The Harmony club meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. R. J. Davidson 6512. American Legion to night for the last meet before Memorial Day. The Independent club meets with Mrs. Lloyd Swift Thursday afternoon at 6612. The Prairie Flower Missionary circle meets at the church Thursday afternoon May 5 at 6512. Pythian Sisters West Chester: Mrs. Pooler district deputy will be at West Chester Wednesday evening to inspect the temple.
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The
Navajo Club
E. B. Hammer
Just Us Club
Ray Lemley
Harmony Club
R. J. Davidson
Independent Club
Lloyd Swift
Prairie Flower Missionary Circle
Pythian Sisters
West Chester
Pooler
Burlington
West Chester Temple
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City Council
WARDS
Silk
Mullis
H. L Ward & Co
Johnny
Jack
Mabel
A. E. Atchison
John Ruplinger of
Harper
Pete Ruplinger
Close M’eachron Fund
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Evening Journal
Journal
Mre
M. C. McDonald
Mr. Barr
Graham Theatre
GTRL
J. M. Goodwin
American Pearl Button Co
Frank Godfrey
James Turner
John J. Black
Iowa Street
Chippewa Falls
Taes
W. D. Loftiss
Kreed
W. W. McFarlane
Colenso Hotel
Ralph Hesseltine
Falk Motor Co
Ruersam
Ainsworth
Mel
Karl Smith
Mutual Phone
Dodge Bros
Gabriel
Bevins Motor Co
National Six
Poland
FORD
John Mathers
SES F. L. Mannhardt
Cleveland
Bavins Motor Co
A. C. Larson
Washington St
Oscar Font
Bevins Meter ‘Co
Kate Poorman
D. W. Crawford
Green
Grey Reed
Ford Bull
Amos Stout
O. H. Palmer
E. 2Nd St
Ford Falk Motor Co
Columbus Junction
East End Garage
No. 11
John Nickerson
London Markets
Bob Grimes
W. S. Reister & Sons
Neo
Little & Pratt Transfer Co
Sherm Welch
Karl Little
American Legion
Chan House
Grahams
M. BE
Second United Presbyterian Church
D. D. Davis
Frank Sage
Womans Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
C. W. Busby
East Washington St
Amos Weaver
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