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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1946
Page
8
An 80-year-old woman at a Chicago old folks home asserts Mrs. Catherine O’Leary’s cow kicked over a lantern and started the 1871 blaze. She recalls meeting O’Leary and her cow, insisting the legend is true despite its persistence and varied explanations.
L. V. Carlton Iowa Director filed an objection to the states petition to release more than six million dollars from the penny gas tax fund impounded in two local banks. Carlton also filed a cross petition challenging the legality of the one cent tax after the Iowa Supreme Court declared the measure constitutional. Formal application for release.
Market report shows hog top at 16.25 dollars. Weather forecast notes partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and tomorrow with scattered frost tonight.
A petition to release funds to the state treasury was filed a week ago by Herbert J. Ries special assistant attorney general. District judge Harold D. Evans set October 15 for a hearing. Carlton objects to the release contending the tax law is void and funds belong to taxpayers not the state. The Iowa Supreme Court did not intend the money released to the state and revenue from the tax will not be used exclusively for highways.
John Munn of Kansas City Kansas arrives for a two week visit staying with Mr and Mrs Randall Neill and daughter Mary. Des Moines Mrs C C Thorne and Mrs J A Wray Montebello California Mrs Carrie Bailey Cedar Rapids and Mrs C A Neville Richland plus brothers and sisters gather in Washington for a family reunion their first in nearly 30 years. Riley Provance Des Moines visits sister Mrs Harvey Waggoner and serves as relief conductor for Jim Gable on the Oskaloosa Washington run.
If the lining is worn only at the neck sleeves and hem apply a two inch back neck facing and a two to three inch cuff and hem band. Catch stitch the facing and use shields or tacked lining cloth to patch frayed areas, serving as patches and holding the lining in place.
Community notices list pot lucks and meetings across groups including Stita Circle Baptist Ann Judson Circle H J club Pythian Sisters and Catholic Daughters with times from afternoon to evening. Events include fundraisers, cooperative luncheons, and family night at the Country Club with dress and food details.
University Doctor gives Rotary Club address on his three month study in health conditions in Czechoslovakia. Dr Edward D Plass, from the Iowa State University medical faculty, notes UNRRA aid aiding recovery and predicts a democratic path with socialist elements. Guests included Navy Captain E H Sherlock and Dr K L McGuire.
Mrs. Harriet Coulter led the Y W C A board in a meeting at the Y W rooms. They welcomed new member Mrs Earl Loveless to fill the unexpired term of Mrs P Ly Etter and discussed fall and winter programs.
A statement noting long tenure by a university president and a board member, highlighting years of service and ongoing involvement in university governance.
A brief earth tremor near an earthquake rattled southeastern Missouri and a small adjacent area, shaking structures and prompting local notices. No injuries reported.
Ross Heinrich of Saint Louis University said the seismograph registered a moderate borderline earthquake centered about 72 miles south of St. Louis near Fredericktown last night with no danger reported.
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