Grading Underway on Washington-Brighton Right of Way
Work progresses on the 11 mile Washington to Brighton highway project with J D Armstrong Construction Co Ames deploying 25 to 30 local workers. Seven large HD-24 cats and transport scrapers move dirt to raise the road for future surfacing as crews near completion expected this fall or early spring.
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Washington-Brighton
Highway No. 1
Washington
Brighton
Skunk River Bridge
J. D. Armstrong Construction Co., Inc
Ames
J.D. Armstrong Co., Inc
Mystery Man Rhyme Guess Washington Figure Prize
A verse invites readers to identify a prominent Washington man described by clues. Entries use the official blank in the Journal, with details submitted to the Journal office for a May 25 contest. Rhyme hints include a year round worker, a male with a common surname, a fixed vote, and a three part domestic tie.
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Washington
Journal Office
County Road Surfacing Contracts Awarded in Washington County
The Washington county board of supervisors let road surfacing contracts totaling 21966 dollars. The largest bid went to Kuser Construction Co. of West Des Moines for 135354 42 dollars, while Don M. Hayes of Washington secured 8412 28 dollars. Resurfacing work is slated to begin around June 1.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Kuser Construction Co
West Des Moines
Don M. Hayes
Washington
Graveside Rites For Infant Son In Columbus Junction
Graveside rites for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Oak of Columbus Junction were held at Columbus City cemetery at 1 oclock this morning. Survivors include the parents with Rev FE Sears in charge and Stacy funeral home handling arrangements.
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Columbus Junction
Ralph Oak
Columbus City
FE. C. Sears
Stacy Funeral Home
Poppy Day Proclaimed By Mayor Dupuis
Mayor W B Dupuis declares May 26 Poppy Day in Washington urging all residents to wear the memorial poppy as an individual tribute to America's war dead and those serving in defense.
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Washington
W. B. Dupuis
America
I. W. B. Dupuis
City of
Ridiculous Day Prize Winners To Be Announced Late Friday Night
Washington officials announce Ridiculous Day prize winners including the Mystery Man contest and costume contests. Central Park will host rooster and egg events and children’s prize opportunities with races and crowing contests at 3 PM.
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Central Park
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Infant Ronald Gerling Dies. Funeral Arrangements Set
Ronald Eugene Gerling infant son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Gerling died today. Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The baby is the son of Ralph and Geneva Bean Gerling. Survivors include the parents maternal grandparents Norman and Mrs Bean of Haskins and paternal grandparents Fred and Mrs Gerling of Grandview.
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Ronald Eugene Gerling
Ralph Gerlling
Jones Funeral Home
Ralph and
Geneva Bean Gerling
Norman Bean
Haskins
Fred Gerling
Grandview
Mrs. John R. Krusor Former Washington Resident Killed
Mrs. John R. Krusor of Guthrie Center, formerly of Washington, killed in a highway accident near Jefferson, Iowa. Her husband, once an operator for the Rock Island railroad in Washington about 20 years ago, and their daughter married Roy Grecian of Washington.
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Washington
John R. Krusor
Guthrie Center
Jefferson
Iowa
Krusor
Rock Island Railroad
Roy Grecian
Washingston
Bond Set for Francis Hiller on Drunken Driving Charge
Justice of the Peace H. M. Putnam set a $1,000 bond for Francis Hiller and bound him over to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing on a second drunken driving violation. Hiller remained in the county jail awaiting bond posting.
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Justice of the Peace
H. M. Putnam
Francis Hiller
Grand
Hiller
Public Meeting On OPS Controls Planned For Monday
A meeting to explain OPS regulations and gauge local opinion on price controls is set for Monday at Washington high school auditorium. Speakers from Des Moines and attorney L J Kehoe will discuss farmers’ views and OPS impressions, with an open forum to follow. Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau urge wide attendance.
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Washington High School
Des Moines
L. J. Kehoe
Washington
Washington, D. C
Kehoe
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Washington County Farm Bureau
OPS
Appeal Condemnation of Land For Highway Use
Notices of two appeals from the state highway commission appraisal board rulings were filed today in district court by landowners affected by the Highway 1 right of way southwest of Washington. Damages on W. S. and Ethel A. Corey land were set at 136.25 dollars and on Elwyn W. and Hazel L. Corey land at 1802.75 dollars. Both appeals are ongoing.
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State Highway Commission
R. R. Noonan
District Court
Highway 1
Washington
W.S
Ethel A. Corey
Elwyn W
Hazel L. Corey
Junior High Grants Citizenship Awards At Assembly
Six junior high students received the citizenship award at a morning assembly led by Ed Kelly. Recipients: Margaret Ahrens, Cherry Lukinbill, Rodger Hamm, Roger Hazen, Wanda Blatner, and Richard Winga. Additional honors included letters and ribbons for athletics and perfect attendance.
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Ed Kelly
Margaret Ahrens
Cherry Lukinbill
Rodger Hamm
Roger Hazen
Wanda Blatner
Richard Winga
Services Held For Infant in Conesville
Graveside services for Allen Eugene Everett five day old son of Mr and Mrs Dale Everett of Conesville were held at Cones Ville cemetery at one PM Wednesday. Rev E C Sears officiated. Survivors include the parents and two brothers William and Michael. Stephens funeral home arranged.
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Columbus Junction
Allen Eugene Everett
Dale Everett
Conesville
Cones Ville
E. C. Sears
William
Michael
Stephens Funeral Home
Wellman Youth to Receive Eagle Scout Award
Robert McNeil of Wellman will be presented the Eagle Scout award next Tuesday during Wellman high school commencement exercises. He is a senior, set to graduate with his diploma and Eagle rank, the first in Wellman history. He belongs to Troop 36 sponsored by the Wellman Rotary Club and plans to study at Iowa Wesleyan College for Methodist ministry.
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Wellman
Robert McNeil
Wellman High School
Robert
Martin E. Hunter
Iowa City
National
Rotary Club
Nev. D
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Rapid Advance Likely Splits Remnants Of Battered Communists
United Nations forces push across the 58th parallel in three sectors, with a mile-long armored column driving 13 miles into enemy lines on the east central front, crossing the parallel and splitting Chinese Communist forces. A second South Korean thrust northwest of Seoul meets light resistance while a third tank column seizes Chunchon, destroying fleeing Chinese troops and taking prisoners as Allied air and ground support targets supply lines in the iron triangle.
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Torio
United Nations
East Central
Seoul
Chunchon
8Th Army
James A. van Fleet
Edward M. Almond
U. S
East Central Front
Hangye
Choyang
38Th Parallel
Almond
Annual Izaak Walton Derby Plans Announced
The Chicagua chapter sponsors a boys and girls fishing derby for ages 6 to 13 with two possible sites at Harry Schimmel pfennig pond or Schoonover Crooked Creek bridge. Participants must register by May 26, wear red tags, bring gear, and compete for age-specific prizes. Transportation provided, derby starts May 23 at 2 PM.
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Chicagua
Izaak Walton League
Central Park
Chamberlin Bros. Sport
Harry Schimmelpfennig
Washington
Brighton Road
Schoonover Crooked Creek Bridge
Wayland Road
May Procession Held Wednesday at St. James
The traditional May procession took place at St. James church on Wednesday evening May 23. Crossbearer Michael Chebuhar and acolytes Michael Flynn and John Baker led the school in honoring the Mother of God. Phyllis Kinner crowned the statue with flowers assisted by Eileen Wittetoe and crownbearer Gladys Sehulty. Father Kinnavey preached on Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Benediction followed.
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St. James Church
Michael Chebuhar
Michael Flynn
John Baker
First Communion
Phyllis Kinner
Eileen Wittetoe
Gladys Sehulty
Father Kinnavey
Semi Truck Flips Near Armory on Highway 92
A semitruck overturned on the curve near the Armory along Highway 92 detour. The truck lay on its side by the Brigh ton gravel road east of the Armory. Officials say the incident was not reported and the driver's whereabouts are unknown though he was not seriously hurt. The trailer spilled burlap sacks. windshield on the driver side cracked. Traffic unaffected.
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Brighton
Armory
Speedway Market marks fifth anniversary in Washington
Fred Speed observes his fifth year in the grocery business in Washington this week. He opened the Speedway Market in May 1946 on the east side of the square, adding a meat department a year later led by Tommy Thompson with Monna Schlatsker and Dorothy Pearson assisting. The store staff includes Daryl Turnipseed, Richard Minick, Wade Page, Wayne Hyde and Paul Renell.
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Fred Speed
Washington
Will Elect Officers For Teachers' Group
Washington public school teachers will elect officers at the annual breakfast sponsored by their association at Lincoln school Friday at 5 in the morning. Retiring president Leonard Tindal will lead the election and program which includes a citation for Helen Wilson, high school English teacher, who began teaching in Washington in September 1920. Dr. M. J. Cruise, president of the board of education, and Supt. M. M. Schell will participate.
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Washington
Lincoln School
Leonard Tindal
Helen Wilson
Miss Wilson
Tindall
M. J. Cruise
Board of Education
M. M. Schell
Des Moines Iowa Weather Outlook
Sunny and warm in Des Moines with highs near 86. Winds southerly 15 to 25 mph west and east, partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Scattered thundershowers west and north central. low 55 to 60. Friday highs 82 to 86. Ridge of cool air arrives Saturday with partial cloudiness and possible showers in the southeast. Sunday mainly fair.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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