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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
6
L C Hill sells long running Main Street grocery to son in law Donald Morgan who has worked there for years and takes over management. Rock Beauty shop moves into former Frank Kern building on Walnut. Duncan and Howell Insurance shifts to rooms over the Gazette. Columbus Gazette marks 60th anniversary in May since 1887 founding.
The Jamison family, once led by O I Jamison until 1908, sold the business to B H Shearer in 1909. W D Jamieson of Washington D C sends The Window Seat weekly. Louisa County officials and engineer A W Hinderman announce an expensive road program with nine point to nine point eight five miles of grading bridges and culverts on federal and secondary roads including routes near Jamison home Columbus City and Wapello. Surveys and land owner cooperation are noted as projects await federal aid.
Crawfordsville May 6 Farmers toil early as dry spell allows. Antoine Finke began plowing before 1 a m Monday with Ronnie taking over at about 6. Local visits include Walter Schnelle guest at the Orrin Johnson home and Norma Finke staying with Marjorie Goode in Columbus Junction.
Howard Kratter and Janice of Iowa City joined Mrs. Genevieve Jones and family of Morning Sun as Sunday visitors at the Raymond Robertson home. Clifford Kilpatrick and family traveled from Burlington for the weekend with Kenneth and kin. Lloyd Mooithart visited E L Clark on Sunday afternoon. Hollis Whiting toured Illinois before visiting an aunt in Roscoe and his cousin Rev Claude Warren in Rockton. Antone Finke and Norma visited Davenport relatives. Henry Crooks resumes downtown activity after a fall injuring his back and wrist. Glen Hyulquist hosted the senior class at Olds on Saturday. Chece Dusenbery and sons of Burlington spent Sunday at John Hamil’s.
Mrs Ivyl Kenneth and her son Douglas from Denver Colorado visit her parents Mr and Mrs Harley Rhea and relatives in South Hill. Other locals host family meals and discuss illnesses moves painting at the Kepper place as improvements continue around farms and homes.
In the District Court of Iowa Davenport Division an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Maurice Weisz is set for response by May 23 1947 after emotive service returns show he cannot be found. The order directs appearance plead answer or motion to dismiss before the date or the court will schedule a hearing for adjudication of bankruptcy. Mr and Mrs Frank Sands were shoppers in Muscatine Thursday. Mrs Harley Rhea and daughter Ivyl Kenning were Washington shoppers Saturday.
Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales each Wednesday at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. May 14 closes out household goods at 502 West Second starting 1 30 led by George Dittmer.
A 1947 Des Moines Iowa federal court orders publication in the Evening Journal of Washington Iowa five days before the appearance date for the petition in bankruptcy proceedings. The notice, dated May 5 1947, serves as sufficient service on the bankrupt.
Storage holdings as of April 1 show a decline of 16 661 000 pounds from the previous year while noting proven quality. The report emphasizes strong breeding quality and industry leadership.
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