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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1946

Page

6

Pleasant Ridge Contour Plowing Demonstration Draws Farmers

Katherine Linnenkamp of Muscatine visited family in Pleasant Ridge. Farmers observed a contour plowing demonstration on Jesse Harbison's field, led by the County Extension service. Frank Schaad attended the funeral of his brother-in-law Harvey Wiggins in Mt. Pleasant. Tony Kauffman and Helen joined Sunday dinner at Joe Schlatter’s in Washington.

Pat Swift Pleasant Ridge Katherine Linnenkamp Muscatine Nick Jesse Harbison Frank Schaad Harvey Wiggins Mt. Pleasant Tony Kauffman Helen Joe Schlatter Washington C. E. Roth Edith Marguerite Marvin Widmer Cedar Falls Waterloo D. 5. Graber Otto Frey Harold Bontrager Elmer Graber J. J. Rich P. P. Graber Margaret Witting Eicher Church Dennis Klopfenstein K. W. Goff Maynard Goff Susan Reschly Otto, Frey Vernon J. R. Kauffman Wayland Edwin Leichty Henry Leichty

Transportation listings for trains and buses at Washington

Daily and Sunday train departures and arrivals listed for Westbound and Southwest Limited trains, mixed trains, and local Davenport routes. Bus schedules show east and westbound departures from Washington to Chicago with ticket sales at Winga's Cafe and North Side Depot.

Hastpouna Washington Chicago Winga North Side North Side Square

Visual Training at East Side Square by Lemmons

John W. Lemmon of East Side Square offers visual training sessions through the S. LEMMON company. The brief notice lists training services and contact options for residents seeking eye confidence and sight improvement.

County Officials and School Leaders Named in Washington Independent

County Attorney and auditor listed alongside clerk engineer welfare director and recorder. officials include Sheriff Putnam, Treasurer Howell, Supt. Krabill, Coroner Kyle, Supervisors Morrow Fulton Wiley. school district head Schell and Miss McCreedy. school board members George Weld Stewart Bailey Bostwick Ramseyver. Masons meet first Friday with Green Yard.

Payne Marshall Harriet Coulter Harold Putnam W. E. Howell Lester B. Krabill W. S. Kyle Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent M. M. Schell Ethel McCreedy Marion George C. P. Weld Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Harry Ramseyver

Passenger Train Schedules and stopping details

The notice lists train numbers and times for the Golden State Limited No 3 and No 4, Southwest Express No 11 and No 13, and California daily services Nos 43 and 44 with their eastbound and daily regular stops. It notes that No 3 stops Washington for sleeping car passengers and No 43 stops Washington for coach passengers, while No 4 discharges California passengers only.

Golden State Limited Southwest Express Gely California Southwest Express Washington Kansas City Beyond

Local Rail Schedule From Cedar Rapids and Washington

The timetable lists departure and arrival times between Cedar Rapids Iowa City Washington Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola and Kansas City with depots at 107 W 2nd. Tickets sold at the local depot.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington MT. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill Ft. Madison Mr Pleasant Winfield Morning Sun Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville Indianola Kansas

Local residents share visits and family events

Henry Bruty, just discharged from the U S navy, visited the Kuhn and Swift homes then re enlisted in Des Moines. Families, birthdays and hospital news populate a weekend of visits across Davenport Keota Burlington and Washington with many guests and returning soldiers.

Henry Bruty U. S. Navy Donald Kuhn Don Pat Davenport Naval Center Des Moines Naval Service F. B. Swift Woodyard Burlington Ed Kauffman Carolyn Carl Nelson Carl Sevilla Orville Carter Grace Carter Ivan Hesseltine Bert Hesseltine Anton Kauffmans Wilmer Kaufman Leonard Beauregard Orville Garter Maude Hering

Noble Locals Rev Regier Family Return From Midwest Visit

Reverend and Mrs Walter Regier and their sons returned Friday from a two week trip visiting relatives in Goltry Oklahoma and Newton Kansas. Consecration services for children were held on Mother's Day at the Eicher church. Eight children.

Vernon W. Frey Noble Walter Regier

Tarred sailcloth hats gave sailors their name Tar

In early naval history hats made from tarred sail cloth were called tarpaulins and the wearers were nicknamed tar. The term was later shortened to tar, a enduring sailor sobriquet.

Wrapping Trees Protects Bark From Rabbits

Wrapping trees not yet protected against rabbits can be effective. Use canvas strips, old screen wire, corn stalks, or any barrier that blocks rabbit access to the bark.

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Washington Dairy Washington Directory Business City & County Officers Theodore B. Bailey North Marion Ave Leet Morrison & Morrison Edmund Dpd Morrison Edmund D. Morrison Jr Morrison Benteco Food Store S. W. Livingston Attorney Abstract Department West Main St Court House George F. Morrison J. C. Penney Co Officers Police City Lloyd Lytle John Sowneh C. P. Weldin Henry Baileyght Plant P. L. Jordan Carl Hancher Carl Kelly Ralph Minick A. L. Griffith Marion Bailey Frank B. Miler J. &. Lemmon W. B. Dupuis T. W. Harwood R. F. McFarlane A. W. Yard Clarence Jacobs Harry Montgomery City Library Grace H. Stephen Ruth Lytle East Main St Oskaloosa Branch Lewis Goodlander R. B. Haight C. M Southwest Limited L. R. Carbee Burlington Trailways Winga’s Cafe Sherman Optometrists Aeices John Owen Stan Riegey R. R. Noonan W. P. Rawn Washington Lodge No Merley. Green Ww. M Yard BEE Line Bus Depot R. J BEE Line Transit Mary Ellen Nebel Dan Nebel TIN Shop J. B. Randle East Madison United States Denmark Sweden United Kingdom France Belgium Holland Yugoslavia Greece China Oaly Germany U. S. Zone Japan UNRRA Herbert Hoover International John Shields & Sons Brighton Iowa Guernsey Hampshire McCormick Deering Robert T. Fulton Frank Kos Purina Sollet Pura Purin Say Choi Ptaa Cceurs Purina Broiler Bit Purina Chow Jee Ange THE
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