Washington City Hall offer could fund historic Blair House
The Washington County Historical Society has been offered gifts and money to restore and furnish the second and third floors of the Blair House, currently Washington City Hall. The deal requires roof restoration in period style and a lease to the society for public use of the floors. A local architect endorses restoration, noting the building’s historical value and cultural potential for the city.
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City of
Washington
County Historical Society
City Hall
Blair House
Historical Society
Commercial Club
the Historical Society
The
Washington County Historical Society
Washington City Hall
William Wagner
Town Historical Landmark Association
West Branch
Town Town Restoration Project
Hubbell
Terrace Hill
Des Moines
Iowa
Contract Bridge By B. Jay Becker
South opens with a pass and West starts with a trump. The lead disrupts declarer plans and forces a choice between heart ruff or establishing diamonds. In the shown hand, a trump lead avoids a doomed heart ruff and allows South to pursue a diamond establishment for eleven tricks with optimal defense.
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South
East
Almanac Snapshot Of October 1st In History
Almanac notes for Friday October 1 1971 include events such as 1885 mail service expanding to towns of 4000 plus, 1903 the first World Series began with Boston beating Pittsburgh in eight games, and 1962 James Meredith becoming the first Black student at the University of Mississippi.
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United Press International
United States
Boston
Pittsburgh
Henry Ford
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Absence makes the heart grow fonder in love study
University of Redlands scholars report women forget former affairs more readily after long absence, while men’s attachment may strengthen. The column cites quotes on love, age, and marriage trivia, adds light remarks on nostalgia, surnames, and public questions, concluding with a viewer letter address for Pass It On.
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University of Redlands
Texas
Mexico City
Neva Lest
Europe
Mississippi
William Lyon Phelps
Boyd
P.O
Fort Worth
Service Erlenbush Completes Armor Reconnaissance Training
Private Donald E. Erlenbush son of Mr and Mrs Ralph E Erlenbush 709 North Avenue B Washington Iowa recently completed eight weeks of advanced individual training as an armor reconnaissance specialist at the U S Army Armor Center Ft Knox Ky He received instruction in weapons maintenance armor vehicles map reading communications artillery adjustments and mines and demolitions
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Ft. Knox
Donald E. Erlenbush
Ralph E Erlenbush
North Avenue B
Washington
Iowa
U.S. Army Armor Center
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Washington Evening Journal
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Patrick Henry
Charles Pagene Boone
Charlie Chaplin
A. Maniyn Harris
Alicia Gray
Paulette Goddard
Oona O'Neal
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Washington County Fairgrounds
Washington County Developmental Center
Rolling Meadows Center
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