Notice of Election in Washington County Iowa 1941
Public notice announces a special election June 18 1941 in Washington County Iowa to approve a bond issue up to 48000 for adding to the County Public Hospital and to levy a tax up to one half mill. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm at multiple precincts including La West Chester Highland Township Iowa Township and City of Washington locations. Dated May 10 1941 by County Auditor Stan Kiesey.
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Washington County
Iowa
Washington
Brighton Township
Carroll Hall
Brighton City
Cedar Township
Cedar Center
Clay Township
Black Hawk
Crawford Township
Hagie’s
Crawfordsville
Dutch Creek Township
Kalona
Richmond Chapek
Richmond
Franklin Center
Franklin Township
West Chester
Highland Center
Highland Township
Riverside
Jackson Center
Jackson Township
Nira
Lime Creek Township
Wellman
Marion Township
Ainsworth
Seventy Six Township
Junior Senior banquet honors sixty at Wayland Methodist basement
The Junior Senior banquet took place Friday evening in the Methodist church basement with sixty class and faculty members attending. Waiters dressed as gypsies complemented a gypsy camp themed event, featuring a fruit cup to sunshine cake menu served by sophomore students. Ruth Sutter, president of the senior class, acted as toastmaster for the program.
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Methodist Church
Annette Schrock
Lorraine
Wayland High School News Highlights Include Accidents and Activities
The Wayland senior trip to Des Moines ended early after a Des Moines trailer pass caused a collision on the Oskaloosa curve. Claude Goldsmith sustained a severe cut needing eight stitches. The driver was cleared of blame. Baccalaureate services were held with a formal program. The class held a picnic at Oakland Mills. a freshmen wiener roast occurred in the park. A baseball game against Ainsworth was postponed due to bad weather. The school paper She Spotlight released its final issue. Dr. Potter spoke on “The Enchanted Stick” with cane histories, drawing a large audience.
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Mr. Pritchard
Des Moines
Wayland
Oskaloosa
Wenger
Claude Goldsmith
Groop
James Rinner
E. J. Shook
Wim. Penner
DP. J. Welty
Donald Nickerson
Oakland Mills
Wayland Park
Rickey
Ainsworth
Theater party plans for Mt Pleasant guests Monday
Norene Ellis Olive Holler Mild red Giesel and Eloise Githens attend a theater party in Mt Pleasant on Monday evening hosted by local residents.
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Norene Ellis
Olive Holler
Mildred Giesel
Eloise Githens
Mt. Pleasant
The Chousinga Antelope With Twin Horns Described
The Chousinga, a small Fast Indian antelope about two feet high, is distinguished from all other living ruminants by having two pairs of horns.
Westminster Host to locate Township on Annual Play Day
Westminster school hosted the township Play Day with pupils and visiting children taking part in games and activities. Local families Mrs W B Rittenhouse Mrs Harry Rittenhouse and Mrs Leland Griggs shopped in Fairfield. Kathleen Propst celebrated a seventh birthday and Ruth Godber marked her birthday at school. Farmers continue corn planting as weather concerns linger and livestock thrives in the dry spell. Mr and Mrs W B Rittenhouse Mrs Guy Lyle and daughters attended the Pella Tulip Festival. Baby chicks have been released with the usual ups and downs of poultry farming.
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Westminster
Westminster School
Te Township
W. BB. Rittenhouse
Harry Rittenhouse
Leland Griggs
Fairfield
Kathleen Propst
Ruth Godber
W. B. Rittenhouse
Guy Lyle
Keota
Pella
Rigar Stewart
Linda
Gardner
West Chester
Keith Stewart
Pegey
Richard
Iowa City
Miller
Niffenegger
Marion Munro
Katherine Litton
Town City
Edith Munro
Olive Munro
Mt. Auburn
Lewis Smith
Margaret
Pearl Smith
Jack Cherry
Edvin Hill
Edward Petit
Davenport
Dewey Weeks
North of Washington
Hilda Larson
Shiloh School Closes for Year with Picnic Plan
Shiloh pupils will dismiss Saturday for vacation and hold a picnic dinner. Play Day at Gray school drew attendees from the district, including the Miller and Schantz families. Local greetings cover birthdays, hospital news, visits, and high school graduates.
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Shiloh
Uses Private Plane To Visit Brother
K C Smith president of the American Petroleum company bought a Tailor Craft airplane for private use. With Bert Nagel as pilot he flew to California this week to visit his brother Lee Smith.
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R. C. Smith
American Petroleum Company
California
Columbus Junction
K. C. Smith
American Petroleum Ccompany
Bert Nagel
Waterloo
Lee Smith
Oldsmobile ships 100000 cars with hydramatic drive
Oldsmobile reports to dealers that 100000 cars have been built and shipped with hydramatic drive. D E Ralston, Oldsmobile general sales manager, notes a 300 percent increase in hydramatic sales over last year and that about 4 percent of new cars now use the feature.
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Oldsmobile
D. EE. Ralston
Ralston
Cotton Formals Add Gaiety To Festive Evenings
Festive summer evenings glow with cotton print dresses worn by stylish women. A frosty blue sheer cotton gown features off shoulder lines and velvet shoulder straps. Ida Lupino models a bright South American print with orange and red flowers and green trim. A waffle pique dress with bold tropical blossoms shows a corseleted bodice and deep decolletage.
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Ida Lupino
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