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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1952

Page

6

Public sewers required by city council ordinance

The Berry Council of the City of Washington Iowa orders use of public sewers where accessible. The ordinance defines sewer supervision, building sewer scope, and required connections, with detailed construction standards and materials including vitrified clay pipe or extra heavy cast iron soil pipe, jointing methods, backfill, trenching, and inspection provisions dated May 1952 under Mayor Wood Douris and Clerk Jot Ko Sowash.

Berry Council City of Washington Municipal Code of the Cite of Washington ASTM Jainta Cape Pose Hanes Washington Iowa Ivez

Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief

Backache and fatigue from slowed kidney function can bother many people. Stress, cold, or diet irritations may cause waking nights and frequent passages. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used by millions for over 50 years, flush out waste and provide relief.

Deetore Doan

Reddy Hints Small Wage Hike To Sustain Low Power Costs

The article notes rising costs for electricity and falling wages for Reddy as it outlines a two year 14.2 million dollar expansion plan to keep rates low. Reddy pledges efficiency gains and volume discounts while warning of a potential modest wage increase to maintain the long held "Big Bargain" in Southern Iowa.

Reddy Iowa

Roberts Family Attend Salem Church

The Roberts family participated in Salem Presbyterian services then had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rees of Columbus Junction and visited John Mt. Davis in Cotter. Dorothy Davis, a Davenport area teacher, was home over the weekend. Various neighbors and relatives visited throughout the day including the Donaldson and Henderson families and Marguerite Hering.

Prairie Flower Robert Roberts Salem Presbyterian Wayne Knupp Knupp Washington John M. Donaldson Robert Llenderson Crawfordsville Ehurch Warren Donaldson Henderson Home Marguerite Hering J. W. Nebergall Merce M. Crossett Milo Patterson Junior Jerry Duane Disney Burrell Poster Wellman Robert Jones Pop Elizabeth Ann Davis Salem Missionary Society Ed Rees Jones Hugh S

Sunday Socials Opened by Local Families

Sunday afternoon callers visiting the Mir and Myre home. Miller hosted family at the Drew J. Masson store. Mr and Mrs Rober Joes entertained at the 6 Rees home near Crawfordssill. J A Hober home hosted guests H L Hiber and others including W O Rittenhouse and Will O'Loughlin.

Mir Myre Orl Miller Drew J

Local Moves and Awards Highlight Small Town Notices

John Muston Sr moves from Wayland Gerig Lane to Restopia in Columbus Junction. Barbara Furenson earns a second rating at the State high school contest in Winton Iown. Dr Jim McGreevey and Margaret Ann Tour visited relatives in Montana while Harold Crawford of Chicago spent the weekend with his parents in Wayland.

Olds John Muston Wayland Restopia Columbus Junction Glen Roth Roth Lois Ross Th High School Winton Iown Barbara Furenson Jim McGreevey Margaret Ann Frou Bute Montana J. J. Raush

Birthday notices for Ray Stagner and several local residents

The notice wishes Ray Stagner a SSth birthday on May 6. It also marks wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adam and honors other birthday celebrants including Robert A. Jugenheimer, Mrs. Roy Sewash, Mrs. Roy Funston of Keota, Roy Steele, Lawrence Wilson of Ainsworth, and 82 year old Clara Russell, a Three Quarter Century club member.

Robert A. Jugenheimer Roy Sewash Roy Funston Keota Roy Steele Lawrence Wilson Ainsworth Clara Russell Three Quarter Century Club

Invitation to bid for library building and utilities

The Washington Iowa Library Trustees invite sealed bids for the construction and furnishing of a city library building and related equipment in Washington Iowa. Bids due May 12 must include plans specifications and bid forms obtainable from the secretary. Bids to be opened publicly, with payment to the city, and bonds required. The board may reject any or all bids and favors to in state production where possible.

Washington Iowa Hay Port Ivery Conner Thom Mary Wry Waehington Oweleek AL Moen Orsi Rivetronm Eam Marin Street Trom HH Lowhen S. Peel Wrehteten Tewa Ned Phdtter Moe Shell Towa Board of Library Trustees

Local Iowa Newspaper Printer City Listing

Eider Shannen and Publishers J. Shannen listed with staff including Dave Tt Eider and Charles Morris editor. Mentions advertising manager Howard Hazen shop foreman and weekly publication afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4th. Details entered as second class matter under March 3 1879 act at Washington Iowa post office. Minted Press leased wire member Iowa Daily Press Ass’n and Iowa Press Ass’n. Rates by mail in Iowa.

Eider, Shannen & Publishers J. Shannen Dave Tt Eider Proce Cowden Charles Morris Neo W. J. Shannon Howard Hazen Washington Towa Taland Daily Press Towa Daily Press Towa Press Assen

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