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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1976
Page
4
Ads remind that deadlines require office drop before 5:00 p.m. the day before publication. A meeting for Hennigan Inc on Thursday September 9 from 7 to 8 30 p.m. on Highway 92 east is announced along with a feeder pigs for sale listing of 100 head weighing 40 to 55 pounds and contact phone 653-4181.
A report on the waning Bicentennial buzz in Pennsylvania notes estimates of visitors falling far short of early forecasts. Philadelphia records about 3.5 to 4 million visitors, with 2.7 million seeing the Liberty Bell since Jan 1. The Philadelphia 76 agency and the Pennsylvania Bicentennial Commission wind down after years of planning and spending.
Canadian National Railways recorded a remarkable 140.6 mph speed on a special test run between Montreal and Toronto last April 22. The milestone showcased the Turbo train’s high speed capabilities and potential for faster intercity service.
A comprehensive list of estate and farm auctions across Iowa, detailing dates from September 7 to September 27. Listings include locations near Danville Mediapolis Winfield Kalona Mt. Pleasant Letts Washington Keokuk Sigourney Burlington and more with start times ranging 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and notes on farm sizes from 160 to 360 acres. Livestock sales occur weekly at Wayland Washington Wapello Columbus Junction and Kalona markets.
On this day in history, notable events include Jane Addams born 1860, Pilgrims sailing in 1620, McKinley’s assassination in 1901 with death eight days later, Peary’s North Pole discovery reported 1909, and Tony Boyle charged with murder in 1973 over the Yablonski case. Also the date falls under Virgo with Jupiter Saturn and Mercury as evening star.
A dense listing of local professionals including attorneys from Griffiths Anderson Buffer Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker Bates Morrison Morrison and Lloyd John C Owen Stewart and Shearer with office addresses and phone numbers. Also chiropractors Dr Thomas D Kauffman and Dr M L Tweeton, osteopath Dr P L Etter, optometrist Dr John W Lemmon, nursing homes Maplewood Manor Keota, and services like Swarthout Realty and Atlas Van Lines movers plus travel agency Allen Travel with contact details.
A Monday to Tuesday grid outlines Channel 2 4 6 9 12 programs with News, MASH, Gunsmoke, Happy Days, Law Shirley, ABC Movie Rage, and regional features. Additional channels show Price Right, Tarzan, Tomorrow, and various talk or arts segments, plus Weather at 11:30.
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