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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1927

Page

7

County Supervisors Approve Bonds and Tax Exemptions

Board meets by call of the Chairman on August 1927. Minutes read. numerous claims approved with county auditor authorized to issue warrants. Bonds for Winnie M Palmer and Blanche Norris approved. Soldiers' Exemption for 1926 approved for Cochran and Lemley. Tax suspensions granted for Molesworth McFarland Palmateer Hart. Road and creek channel changes authorized with bid opening date set for September 16, 1927. Meeting adjourned sine die.

Board of Supervisors R. C. Ferguson Sam T. Donahey B. N. Jessen Winnie M. Palmer Blanche Norris H. G. Cochran John C. Lemley Cassie Molesworth McFarland Marieta Palmateer Anna M. Hart Delbert Darnell Charles M. Denison Helen 100d Alta Wyse District Court W. P. Rawn Cedar Township H. E. Spielman Washington Township H. H. Campbell Franklin Township Ella Brook Brush Lime Creek Lime Creek Township Smith Creek Lame Creek

Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors September 12 1927

The Board met at 1 00 PM on Monday September 12 1927 with all members present. The budget estimate was approved and certified to the County Auditor per law. The Soldiers Relief Commission report for July and August was approved. Dr J C Boice Clayton A Neiswanger and H F Masson named to terms on the Soldiers Relief Commission.

Soldier’s Relief Commission Soldiers’ Relief Commission J. C. Boice Clayton A. Neiswanger H. F. Masson Board of Supervisors

Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors September 16 1927

All members present. Bids for channel change and incidental work in Section 21 Lime Creek Township were opened and all bids rejected. The board will proceed to change the channel by day labor for no greater amount than the lowest bid. Reconvened by call of the chairman.

Board of Supervisors Lime Creek Township

Proceedings of county supervisors September 19 1927

On motion the extension of time to November 1 1927 for the completion of contract of Robert Garrett was approved. On motion an agreement between Washington County and the Iowa State Highway Commission covering the issuance of bonds in the amount of 450000.90 for proposed paving.

Board of Supervisors Robert Garrett Washington County Iewa State Highway Commission

Keokuk County Board Recesses Meeting Details

The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors recessed during a session outlining travel distances to the county line and to Primary Road Number 1 near Washington. The meeting reconvened on call by Chairman R. C. Ferguson with Clerk J. T. Matthews recording the proceedings.

Keokuk County Washington Board of Supervisors R. C. Ferguson S. Attest J. T. Matthews

Eureka Haskins Visit, Humility Sermon Highlight Sunday

Mr and Mrs Walter Nicholson and family visited at the Edwards home in Haskins Sunday. A morning and evening sermon by the pastor featured Humility as the evening theme, with Miss Mary Scranton singing a solo. Dr Reed was a local caller last week. Glen Been blossom family visited Columbus Junction. Esther Perry and Eureka school pupils plan a Hallowe en program and box social at the schoolhouse on Oct 28 evening.

Eureka Walter Nicholson Edwards Haskins Mary Scranton Dr. Reed Glen Been Blossom Columbus Junction Esther Perry

Columbus High School Beats Oakville 25 to 0 on Local Field

Columbus, Oct. 20, the Columbus high school football team defeated Oakville 25 to 0 on the local field. Martin Taylor intercepted a pass on the opening play and scored a touchdown. Three first half touchdowns and one in the fourth quarter highlighted the game with Taylor breaking through for a 30 yard TD in the final period. Outstanding players included Taylor and Duncan for Columbus and King for Oakville. A large crowd attended as local stores and banks closed early.

Columbus Junction Columbus High Oakville Martin Taylor Columbus Taylor Duncan King C. M. Shepherd Minneapolis Maria Sullivan James Hamill Klondyke Archie Norris Tipton M. Kennedy Conesville Katherine Louise W. A. Carr J. W. Hubbard Washington Ralph Newton Cedar Rapids Webster Kathleen Abbott Winifred Jones Emma Hogan Union Township George Gardner Louisa County Council of Religious Education A. J. Williamson Wapello

Homecoming at Clay church brings memories to old friends

Bright Sunday at the little Clay church marks a homecoming with Rev. Ross Mills of Newton preaching. Dozens of former members and relatives attended, recounting church history since 1902 and sharing meals, songs, and memories.

Sunday Socials and Visits in Douglas Community

Miss Hazel Conrad and neighbors spent Sunday evening visiting Andy Kaufman who is ill. Numerous local families toured houses, shared calls, and attended a birthday party for Lester Manning aged 16. The day featured outdoor games and late arrivals, with many households hosting relatives and friends.

Douglas Louise ‘Kaufman Amily Pete Louber Anna Mae Hazel Conrad Jake Kaufman Andy Poison Floyd Norton Forest Rich's Sam Beese Arthur Conrad Ed Richenberger Bessie Conrad Jake Henry Underwood Olive Otto Stalder Will Kauffmans Joe Boese John Weinke Susie Boese Emma Loubery Webb Yakles Jake Richenberger Chris Kauffmans Lester Manning Lester I. H. Ensminger Bloomfield I, IL Alice Shoemakers Mt. Pleasant Ellias Campbell Mr. Pleasant E. KE. Hollack Robert Taylor Margaret Alter Clyde Clark Bert Bain E. E. Hollock Ed Roth Rollie Hyde Howard Norton Ellias Campbells 8. Lauber Walter Keeble Hazel Jake Kaufmans

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Mrs J M Pulver Corresrendent reports a weekend of social visits including Mrs Joan Wehr and family with Mrs Bert Pierce visiting Bloomfield to see Frank Carson. Geneva Striegel visited John Robertson while the Robertson, McNeese, and Robertson families gathered at Ralph Robertson's. Further gatherings included Everette West at Curtis Snyders and Carris relatives at Dale Carris home near Packwood.

Joan Wehr Bert Pierce Washington Bloomfield S. D. Carris Carris Dale Carris Packwood D. Carrig Gleg

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