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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1929

Page

5

Notice of Assessment for Sewage Plant Contract Completion

The City Counsel of Washington Iowa gives notice that the Sewage Disposal Plant construction by Weighton Construction Company has been completed and accepted. Assessments have been filed for review and may be examined by interested parties per applicable procedures and tentative approval terms.

Ie City Counel Wadine Town Washington Iowa Weighton Construction Company

Proposed plat and schedule of a se lecsment at City Clerk office

Notice states objections to proposed assessment must be filed within 20 days of May 1923 publication. After the period, the City Council and Comed Chamber review objections. assessment may be levied. First publication May 1923. last filing June 14 1929. Council review June 17 1928. City Clerk W H Fulton signs May 23.

Cty Comed Chamber Nicetin Council City Council of Washington Towa W. H. Fulton

West Chester Iowa Farm Notes May 21 Weather and Hopes

West Chester residents report a busy planting week ahead with good weather and a meadowlike, weed-free field condition. A long-running school term ends in September and Miss Braty returns for a sixth year. Frost touched the area Sunday, gardeners worry about late plant growth, and shoppers visit Montgomery Ward in Ottumwa. locals discuss farming plans, store trade, and a possible medical operation.

Braty Sigourney Washington Montgomery Ward Roger Augustine Ottumwa

High School to Host Expanded Exhibit Friday Afternoon

A large scale exhibit at the high school will be shown Friday afternoon and evening. Room 4 will feature works from manual training and domestic science along with displays from other courses. Prof. W. F. Bickel will supervise the exhibit and the domestic science staff will greet visitors. The displays open at 2:30 and stay until late, with the auditorium exhibit open after the senior class departs.

W. F. Bickel Iin

Sebesta Announces Party for Children at Grahoam Theater

Manager Sebesta says a Saturday afternoon event at Grahoam Theater will entertain pupils from Wathe Lincoln Centennial Heights St es and Junior High, with limited seating and admission free. The program features local students and a few invited visitors.

Centennial Wil Sebesta Sebesti

Farmers and corn value in hard times lamented

A St Paul Dispatch item recalls past debates on farmers and corn prices. It notes corn once traded around cents per bushel and a farmer needing large crops to reach $100.09, arguing critics overlook the farmer’s challenges.

Honor the Dead and Serve the Living Poppies Sale

Memorial poppies, crafted by disabled veterans, will be sold May 25 to honor fallen comrades and aid their living families. Proceeds fund relief and support through the American Legion Auxiliary, with volunteers distributing the flowers and proceeds directed to veterans in need.

Leon Beatty Anit Katherine Swift Miss Swift France Belgium John McCrew Dors Field Waar Moiny Nose Legion Auvillary

Too Lonely Two Women Debate Burial Place

Two old women discuss where they wish to be buried. One prefers Killemumary graveyard while the other objects, saying a lone grave would be a lonely sight from dawn to night.

Cosin Killemumary

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