County Board Proceedings Approve Maintenance and Salaries
County Home maintenance and salaries for August 1947 approved. Board suspends taxes on Lot 1060 in Stickney's Add to Brighton. Resolution reblock on North 2nd to 4th Aves Highland Park Add. January 2 1947 salary schedule amended. warrants monthly as of August 1 1947 for county officers and road crews listed. Adjourned sine die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stickney
Brighton
Dept. of Social Welfare
12Th St
North 2Nd and
4Th Avenues
Highland Park Add
W. P
R. C. Oes
H. G. Ticurigg
E. S
Man
Saas
Ralph Hoxworth
BGT Prr
Chas, Mapel
Edgar Porter
Donald Romine
Joe Schlatter
Anays Bheetzm
Henry Wieland
Robert G. Welte
Nelson Woodford
Herelds
Younes
Arthur Wiley
Board of Supervisors
Fred Bourgeois
Jarrah Wood Used as Fireproof Building Material
The jarrah tree of western Australia is noted for extreme fire resistance. It is used in chimneys and fireplaces instead of brick or stone and under high heat where steel would buckle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
Army denies WWI veteran wedding to Japanese love
Edward W. Roselle, a World War I veteran who flew five World War II combat missions as a civilian, is barred by the Army from marrying a Japanese woman. Tokyo officials say the war brides act covers servicemen with post December 7 1941 honorable discharges, while Roselle’s is dated 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Roselle
Tokyo
Roselle
G International
Awards at The Horse Show Highlight Expert Judging
Harlan Conley praised the event as the toughest judging task amid keen competition and fine horses. O T Wilson, veteran Mt Pleasant horseman, lauded the show run, with eleven classes featuring mounted and driven horses and strong applause from the crowd. Official award list includes multiple stables such as Hilltop Stables Davenport Rockwood Stables Cedar Rapids and Edgetown Stables Oskaloosa, with riders and drivers named across classes like Open Fine Harness Palomino Three-Gaited and Five-Gaited events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Conley
O. T. Wilson
Mt. Pleasant
Kalarama Joy
Hilltop Stables
Davenport
M. J. Scott
Startling Kalarama
Rockwood Stables
Cedar Rapids
Russell Davis
Ord
Hightone Dare
Penny Stables
Ottumwa
Mabel Floyd
Royal Motion
Roy Gaddis
Richard Dempsey
Edgetown
Oskaloosa
Bud Garner
Hallmarks
Royal Lady
Merle Warner
Washington
Lloyd Augustine
Western Equipment
Golden Lode Star
Carl Phillips
F. Miller
Golden Dream
Riverside Stables
Agusta
I. J. Kinkeade
Paul Mohler
Golden Bow
Less Bake
Golden Babe
John Jorras
Queen Avon
Neal Nor Nuag
Miller
Black Widow
Chief Penny Stables
Mable Floyd
Mt. Scott
Roy Banghart
Bobby Gippert
Rock Island
Rid
Susabelle
Lady McChord
C. T. Fausel
Burlington
C. H. Danielson
Mhall‘marks
Glenn Montgomery
G. Montgomery
Angelus Rex
Rex
Allison Stables
Joan Willhall
Bob B
R. S. Ferris
Dynamite
Dynamo
Wm. J. Fielty
Blarney Castle
R. O. Wilson
Cox's Surprise
Clifford Cox
Jim van Zee
Columbia Stonewall
L. Lincoln
Dudley Walker
Meadow Gold
Twin Towers Cafe
Cedar
Pony Class results from Iowa show list
Local pony class and open stock horse results feature riders and owners such as Nancy Van Maanan J L Witt I J Barthkolow Glenn Thompson Robert Brown Roger McKay Bob Wiley and Virginia McDonald in multiple placements. Musical Chair class also lists winners including Paul Boughner Fred H Howe and Hawkeye Stables participants.
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Pella
Nancy van Maanan
St. John
Country Club
Iowa City
J. L. Witt
I. J. Barthkolow
Skipper
Paul Johnson
Society Boy
Paul Mohler
Major
Glenn Thompson
Mary Ann Wagner
Dixie
Janice Thompson
Ginger
Robert Brown
Daisy
Roger McKay
Sth
Peanuts
Bob Wiley
Roberta Wiley
Rocket
Charles Thompson
Nellis
Virginia McDonald
Monte Lyle Ness
Casey
Frank Miller
Mt. Pleasant
Miller
Gold Standard
Hawkeye Stables
Muscatine
C. R Yoder
Sergeant
Paul McDonald
Wm. McLaughlen
Earl Grant
Trigger Gold
Paul Boughner
Goldie
Fred H. Howe
M. Matthes
Tony
H. T. Carter
Wilbur Beghtel
Local Briefs From Williamsburg and Nearby Towns
Mrs Warren Goodwin of Williamsburg visits parents Mr and Mrs Curtis Saycer and plans to return Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marsh Atkinson and Mr and Mrs Dale Atkinson return from a 10 day fishing trip to Steamboat Lake near Cass Lake Minnesota. In Bemidji they met Mr and Mrs Irvin Coffey of West Chester en route from Duluth. Cownie fur expert Cline Greer will present a one day fur showing Monday September 15 at E M Bridges & Co. Mrs Ed Utterback of Delta visits cousin Mrs S H Neill north of Washington. Wellman Locker Service offers custom butchering any day. Virginia Shepherd from Fairfield visits her parents Frank and Mrs Shepherd this weekend. Coes Cafe is touted as coolest place in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Goodwin
Williamsburg
Curtis Saycer
Marsh Atkinson
Dale Atkinson
Minnesota
Steamboat Lake
Cass Lake
Minn
Bemidji
Irvin Coffey
West Chester
Duluth
Cownie
Cline Greer
E. M. Bridges & Co
Music at Methodist Church Service
Sunday morning program at the Methodist church features organ preludes and postludes, a hymn anthem, and small ensemble pieces. Organist selections include LeMaigre and Arkhangelsky with titles such as Andante and Hold Thou My Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Arkhangelsky Organ
LePage
Guireud
Mrs Nellie Booth Admitted For Surgery At Keota Hospital
Mrs Nellie Booth residing at 4146 South Marion was admitted as a surgical patient this morning. Discharges announced include Mrs Richard Swan and her son Richard Dean, and residents Joyce Klein and Clifford Conklin of Keota. Rent with a Classified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Booth
South Marion
Richard Swan
Richard Dean
Keota
Joyce Klein
Clifford Conklin
Law Won't Help Housing Says Expeditor Creedon
Frank Creedon in Washington tells a special Congressional committee the housing shortage stems from middlemen profits in building materials. He argues laws alone cannot lower home costs. full production and competition are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Creedon
Washington, D. C
Congressional
Creedon
Evangelists Hegstrom to Speak at Nazarene Church
The Church of the Nazarene announces evangelists Rev. and Mrs. H. Hegstrom will give Sunday morning sermons at 11 o clock and evening services at 7 50. Rev. C F Gieseliman, the pastor, invites Washington residents to attend all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Nazarene
Washington
H. &. Hegstrom
C. F. Gieseliman
Chilean Nitrate Shipments Mark Early Exports
Chile exported nitrate to Europe in 1830, shipping 830 tons mainly for explosives preparation and as a natural chemical fertilizer, marking an early foreign trade milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
The Pipe Wren ch Morning Parade and Farewell
A reflective note on a morning with rain relief and a Washington parade including the White Horse Patrol. It mentions loss for Mr and Mrs Bill Smart, Miss Reeves’s patience during repair work, and a thanks for six weeks of readership as Ivan takes over the column duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Horse Patrol
City Celebrates Visitors From Across Counties and States
Residents record a large turnout for a city celebration with many visitors arriving from Ottomway and other Iowa counties and numerous cars from other states. The event drew attention to regional travel and civic gathering.
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Mother
Ottomway
Iowa
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Gerald Crow
Omer Conklin
A. W. Dunn
Durian & Gingerich
da, Lubricant Co., Inc
Gladding
Bert Dickinson
Surf
Cecil Estes
Clem Fleury Eq. Co
Fenn Mig. Co
Fields Motor Co
William Gladstein
Gretter Chevrolet Co
Yilmere Shell Service
Orr
John Holmes
Mlge
Melvin Bell
Benner Tea Co
B. & G. Firestone
Elec. Corp
Don M. Hayes
Stone
Lowa Steel & Iron Wks
Pramasee
Lowa Paint Mfg. Co
Walter L. Kiesey
Keota Howe. Co
Hdwe
A. Leschen & Sons Rope Co
Wemma Oan
Recs
John Oswalt
Paul, Gar
T. H. Peters Fldwe
Tools
Servicised Products Corp
Eeek
Standard Bearings Co
Nestless
Sieg-Ottumwa Co
Sitter Auto Parts
Standard Oil Co
Fred L. Stewart
Shell Oil Co
Richards Const. Co
Ola Pee Abe Pe Ae Alee
Chris E. Troyer
Lester Thomann
R. J. Thornton
Ulin
Milt Wolrab
Ward Wetrich
E. A. Wetrich
Wheeling Corrug. Co
City of Washington
White
Concrete Co
Ross Constr. Co
County Home
Hedrick Motor Trans
Ifarm Loans
Waar
Loren É. Letterdael
Wwadeaeerben
Mrs. W. C. Hedges
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bernard Hebensberger
Rts
Gregory Peck
Joan Bennett
Macomber Affair
Story
Maureen
Tara Jon Payne
Edmund Gwenn
Gene Lockhart
Natalie Wood
Porter Hall
Erome Cowan
Philip Tonge
Skey
20 Century-Fox
Ed Utterback
Delta
Wellman Locker Service
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Virginia Shepherd
Fairfield
Mrs
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Coe’s Cafe
Methodist
Methodist Music
New York
Lone Live
Brith Trumpeldor
Admiralty
New York City
Chile
Keith
Ivan
Ida
Vol
Ed Wells
Bill Smart
Columbus Junction
Des Moines Register
George
Washington County Exposition
Faye Reeves
The
Eveready
Miss Reeves
Grimes
Nortons
Evoready
Main St
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