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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1947

Page

6

Washington Iowa Ordinance Prohibits Parking on Key Streets

Ordinance No 320 declares no parking on the south side of Madison Street between the city limits and South Second Avenue, on the east side of South Second Avenue between Madison Street and Washington Street, and on the south side of East Washington Street between South Second Avenue and the city limits. Violators face fines from 1 to 100 dollars and possible jail time. Passed May 19, 1947, by Mayor G E Mace and City Clerk John K Sowash.

City OF Washington Iowa Madison Street Said City South Second Avenue Washington Street East Washington Street G. E. Mace

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa

In Washington County Iowa a will believed to be Emma M Maxwell's dated July 13 1940 was filed opened and read May 27 1947. The hearing to prove the will is set for 9:00 AM at the Washington County Courthouse before the District Court or clerk. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the deceased's last will.

Emma M. Maxwell Sanzte Court House Washington Iowa District Court Said County R. R. Noonan

Court Clerk Seals Record May 20 1947

On May 20 1947 R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court affixed the seal to official court records.

Eighth Grade Promotion Held at Crawfordsville High

Crawfordsville May 17 eighth grade promotion exercises were held Friday morning at Crawfordsville High School. Class members include Janet L. Fletcher Roger D. Holmes Keith B. Johnson Vaughn R. McArtor Richard Thomas Russell W. Monson Phyllis I Owens Marjorie L. Raymond Willard J. Sands JI Pletcher gave the salutatory address and R Monson the vale.

J. A Raymond Crawfordsville Crawfordsville High School Janet L. Fletcher Roger D. Holmes Keith B. Johnson Vaughn R. McArtor Richard Thomas Russell W. Monson Phyllis I. Owens Marjorie L. Raymond Willard J. Sands JI Pletcher R. Monson

Community Sale Dates At Whittaker And Midway Sales

Weekly Friday sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. May 27 Blue Grass Hereford Assoc sale at Albia Pavilion Albia starts at 1 99 p.m. May 28 household goods sale at 09 North Second starts at 1:30 Harry Dye.

Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Blue Grass Hereford Assoc Albia North Harry Dye

Graduation Address and Music Recital Noted in local Event

Rev. Howard Ball delivered the graduation address while R. Holmes led a baritone solo and a girls trio. J. Flet cher M. Raymond and P. Owens sang in a selection as certificates were handed by Supt H FE Don. Lloyd Beanblossom underwent a delicate heart operation in Chicago. Local visits and family news follow with several births visits and relatives. An analysis notes that four critical vision tests could reduce lost time accident rates by up to 25 percent. Oriental rug designs incorporate many familiar garden flowers such as roses and poppies found in American gardens.

Howard Ball R. Holmes J. Fletcher M. Raymond P. Owens H. FE. Don Lloyd Beanblossom Glen Beanblossom Children’s Hospital Chicago H. E. Dow Walter Schnelle Merle Twinam Ed Owens Alberta Knox Clair Field W. W. Twinam Twi Orient

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