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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1941

Page

6

Special Election For Ainsworth Franchise Proposal

Ainsworth Iowa calls a special election on May 28 1941 at Town Hall from 8am to 8pm to decide an ordinance granting Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware the right to acquire erect and operate electricity generation and distribution in Ainsworth for 25 years. The measure asks voters to approve the franchise with conditions on poles wires meters rates and public safety and requires written acceptance by a majority vote. The notice covers election procedures and legal compliance and assigns election costs to the utility.

Ainsworth Washington County Iowa Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Southern Utilities Company of Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Towa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Rudolf Hess

Realize Dream of New House Hubers To Build New Home

May 14 landscape notes a neighborly dream of building a new house for Mrs J A Huber leaving the 98 year old portion intact. Tar penters plan to start soon and the project is described as a near complete rebuild with preservation of part of the old structure.

Hubers Clark Bauer J. A. Huber Sam Bowser Wilford Bowser South English Rollie Paul Bowser Cedar Rapids Clarence Bowser Norway

Benteco to feature Swift's U S Government inspected meats

Benteco Meat Department will carry Swift's Swift's U S Government Inspected Meats in beef lamb and veal. Manager Joe Cochran says the policy gives housewives confidence in the quality and identification marked by the Swift stamp. Inspectors oversee quality, ensuring dependable meat for shoppers.

U. S Joe Cochran Swift Bbenteco Sam Ben Teco Benteco Benner Tea Company

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