County Officials List With Named Officers
County officers named include County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Fred Bourgeois County Clerk R R Noonan County Engineer W P Rawn County Welfare Director Mrs Payne Marshall County Recorder Mrs Harriet Coulter County Treasurer W E Howell County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Supt of Schools Lester B Krabill County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Fred Bourgeois
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Payne Marshall
Harriet Coulter
W. E. Howell
Harold Putnam
Lester B. Krabill
Ned Morrow
Clarence Fulton
Arthur Wiley
School Board Officers and Lodge Schedule Noted
Superintendent W A Erbe and Miss Ethel McCreedy lead the junior high. School board president Marion George secretary Don Boyer Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B Bostwick and Harry Ramseyer listed. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M meets first Friday monthly with Merle R Green W M and A W Yard secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Erbe
Ethel McCreedy School Board
Marion George
Don Boyer
Richard A. Stewart
Henry B. Bailey
Bostwick
Harry Ramseyer
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Merle R. Green
W. M
A. W. Yard
Box Makers Busy as Paperboard Use Near 100 Million Pounds
The food industries last year used almost 100 million pounds of paper board to make folding paper boxes for packaging various products. This accounts for about half of all folding paper box production in the United States.
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United States
A Kitchen Rule Emphasizes Safe Storage Practices
The guideline stresses a place for every item to avoid tripping hazards. It warns that knives and matches must be stored out of reach of small children.
Train Schedule Changes Affect Stops at Washington
The Golden State Limited and Imperial Limited trains will not stop at Washington. No. 3 and No. 4 Golden State Limited, No. 39 and No. 40 Imperial Limited, and local California trains will adjust daily stop patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
California
Imperal
Imperal Limited
Washington
Kudzu Improves Soil and Livestock Feed on American Farms
Kudzu, a versatile legume, helps prevent erosion and provides high value hay comparable to alfalfa. Roots persist for years if not overgrazed, making it useful in ravines and on level land. A Dadeville Alabama report notes corn yields increasing 25 to 40 bushels per acre after plowing under kudzu, where typical yields were under 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dadeville
Ala
Railroad and Bus Timetable Highlights for Washington Area
The notice lists multiple rail lines and buses serving Washington with departures and arrivals. It covers No. 430 daily trains, No. 429 and No. 23 mixed trains, No. 8 and No. 26 Southwest Limited, and local routes to Davenport, Kansas City, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Fort Madison, Macomb, Quincy, and Des Moines with schedules and stations. Tickets available at the local depot and noted cafés.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Davenport
Southwest Limited
L. A. Carbee
Washington
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapings
MT. Pleasant
Foht
Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
Mys. Pleasant
Winfield
Burlington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Des Moines
W. Tnd
Havre Guests Dine With Local Families
Havre, Oct. 2. Virgil Wittmer of Burlington and Marvin Carter, new Benteco manager in Washington, were supper guests in the 8. C. Wittmer home Tuesday of last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Havre
Virgil Wittmer
Burlington
Marvin Carter
Benteco
Washington
8. C
Fred Eisele
Oxford
Kay
Dennis
Ss. C. Wittmer
Charlie Strohm
Gracehill
Evert Westen
Larry
Mary Jo
Lisele Hering
Judith Ann
Forest Mullen
The
Mason Hone
Local Notices and Farm Sales Listings at Columbus Junction
Community sale each Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales Wednesdays at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. October 9 closing out sale near Washington. October 10 sales at Fairfield and Winfield. October 11 Poland China and dairy cattle sales. October 12 Crail Bros auction and Trier Sale Barn events. October 15 household goods sale. October 16 Duroe and Jersey sales at Wellman. weekly schedule and consignors listed.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales
Compan
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Washington
Clarence French
Fairfield
Highway
Earl Fickel & Son
Batavia
Hampshire
Winfield
E. R. Brenneman & Sons
Nellie Dodder
Collumbus City
Trier Sale
Keota
Henry
Bud Trier
Crail Bros
Washington Blvd
Penningroth Bros Poland
East Edge of
Wellman
East Jefferson
Anna L. Bowman
Duroe
Nevins Farm
West Liberty
Jerald
Nevins
Howard P. Berry
Wellman Sale
Washington County Duroe Breeders Association
Labor Saving Cart Aids Dairy Labor and Sanitation
A dairy labor saving cart shown above includes a scales milk pail strain er disinfectant and record books. The cart promises a sanitary aid and reduces manual effort across dairy operations.
Gateless Cattle Gate Defies Crossing Despite Open Access
A photograph from Lincoln Electric Co shows a so called gateless cattle gate. Instructions describe digging an 8 by 6 foot pit and reinforcing it with concrete slabs and channels along with pipe supports and welding details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Electric Co
Controlling Blackleg Disease in Potatoes
Crop rotation and seed treatment are the key controls for black leg in potatoes, says R A Schroeder of the University of Missouri. Blackleg is caused by a bacteria thriving in cool damp weather. seed disinfection reduces infection on clean land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Schroeder
University of Missouri
Save Bees From Insecticide Death Policy Note
The text argues for regulating dusting and spraying of farm crops with DDT and other insecticides by crop specific approved methods. It asserts spraying before blossoms appear minimizes bee losses and reduces economic impact. It urges strict adherence to a defined procedure and cautions against unregulated insecticide use.
Iowa's diverse industries mirror its agricultural heart
Iowa's industrial income closely rivals farm earnings with meat packing and food processing plants, canneries, and tractor factories reflecting the agricultural base. The state also hosts large fountain pen, washing machine, and button manufacturing operations.
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Iowa
Shod Horses in Slippers Before Iron Shoes
The article notes that before iron horseshoes, Japanese horses were shod with straw slippers. It also mentions that around the 2nd century B C other peoples used hoof coverings resembling socks or sandals to protect their horses' hooves.
Deliberate Setting Largest Forest Fire Cause in 1945
The report lists the cause record for 1945 showing incendiaries leading with 15,376 incidents followed by smokers 12,56, debris burners 7,630, miscellaneous 7,376, lightning 6,713, railroads 4,307, campers 1,864 and summtering 936. During the year 4,157 persons were prosecuted for violations of state fire laws on state and private lands and 8,803 convictions were obtained.
Tomato prep tips for fresh eating and peeling
For greatest nutritive value eat tomatoes fresh from the vines. Do not let them stand exposed in a warm kitchen. To peel easily dip in hot water or slit skin with a knife. Another method is to prick with a fork and rotate over flame till skin cracks and slips off.
Heat Measurement and BTU Basics
The article explains heat measured in BTUs, defining one BTU as raising one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. It notes BTU as a small unit, with about 100000 BTU per hour needed to heat a small house.
Decorative Cucumbers for Salads
A simple technique adds a decorative finish to raw cucumbers. Peel the cucumbers, draw a sharp fork lengthwise to texture, then slice crosswise for eye catching salad rounds.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Washington Directory
City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
North Marion Ave
Leet
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
Edmund D. Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Building
Benteco Food Store
Ss. W. Livingston
Attorney Abstract Department
West Main St
Court House
George Ff. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Paul V. Shearer
Officers
Wateran
Ralph Minick
A. L. Griffith
Marion
Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. E. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
T. W
Ruth Lytle
Lunes Funeral Home
East Main Bt
Sherman's Funeral Home
Optometrists
Col. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square Visual Training
Washington Independent School District
Beez Line
R. J
P. Westv
Hastlepound
Oskaloosa Branch
ROG Caerte
Lewis Goodlander
R. B. Haight
Winga’s Cafe
BEE Line Transit
Dixie Dugan
You That
Mero
By McEvoy
Striebel
Miss Dugan
Ep. Reg
U. S. Pat
McNaught Indicate, Inc
Golumn
Dave Richard Hone
Joe Wittmer
Wayland
S. C. Wittmer
Pete Koehler
Lena Mason
Clyle
Margaret
Oscar Jugenheimer
Riverside
Floyd Reissley
Harold Wilson
Elmer Graber
Joan Zieglowsky
Martin Westen
C. Wittmer
Pr. P. Graber
P. m
Wellman Sale Pavilion
Swartzendruber & Son, Managers
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
John Patterson
South Second Avenue
Cash Brown & Bruty
Ramseyer’s Hatchery
E. Wash
Reister Bros
Green Top
Farmers’ Store
S. C
Porter Elevator
West Chester
Trier
Guernsey
Holstein
Jersey
Ayreshire
Henry & Bud Trier
P. N. Gibson
Fred Albin
Pete Swartzendruber
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