Ramblings on a Chicago train ride from Washington Iowa
Bruce Cowden describes a first class Pullman journey from Washington Iowa to Chicago. He notes the Diesel locomotive, familiar stations, old freight and passenger engines, and encounters with a silent recruit-like lunch companion. He observes fall scenery, trains, and a Pullman conductor while ending with hotel check-in at Sherman in Chicago.
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Chicago
Washington
Iowa
Ill
Middle West
Mr. Marsh
South Washington
Rock Island
Marsh
Ainsworth-Brighton
Los Angeles
Pullman
West Coast
Inglewood
Shortest U S Railroad Valley Railroad at Westline
The Valley Railroad in Westline Pennsylvania covers 0.57 miles and is the shortest line haul in the United States. It operates solely for freight service and employed 11 people in 1948. It is an independent company rated as Class II by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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The
Valley Railroad
Westline
McKean County
Pennsylvania
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Riverside News Highlights Personal and Social Visits
Eve lyn Krotz returns home after appendectomy at Washington hospital. Neighbors and relatives visit at Krotz and Luckey homes. Local families travel to St Donatus and Richmond for dinners and visits. Bobby Howard's arm cast removed. Riverside school pupils have a vacation day for a teachers convention. Local clubs Y and Willing Workers meet with members and activities. Mrs. Tony Malichky marks 80th birthday. multiple out of town visitors noted.
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Marge Luckey
Riverside
Evelyn Krotz
Washington Hospital
Krotz
Sherman Fox
Frank Krotz
Wilbur Chalupa
Nadine
Francis
Mary Baschnagel
St. Donatus
William Krotz
Lloyd Krotz
David
Mt. Vernon
Hubert Krotz
Sherry
Leonard Krotz
Richard
Iowa City
Clifford Dunn
Richmond
Warren Forbes
Conesville
Dolores
Delbert Krotz
Ainsworth
Ted Griffith
West Chester
Free Kucera
Here
Bobby Howard
Neil Nehlsen
Cedar Rapids
Dale Howard
Milton Birka
Hot Springs
Ark
Merle Blieu
Doris
James Benish
Beth Dene
Carl Luckey
Blieu
Washington
Benishes
Wm. Krotz
Wilber
Walter
Everett Rat
Joe Krotz
Riverside School
Anna Krotz
Mesdames
Martin Kron
Wes Ramsey
Roy Havel
Chas. Vondrasek
Clarence Rummelhart
Watkinson
Albert Navy
Worth Hartzell
Mary Birka
Chas. Kolosick
Tony Malichky
Joe Malichky
Joerotz
J C s Organize New Dance Band
Several college students formed a dance band for assemblies pep meetings and dances. Members include Andy Hayter Wayne Brock Ronnie Baker Dan Holland Harry Duensing Dick Tweeten Maynard Goff Carolyn Kracaw. A three act farce titled Trouble Shooter was chosen for the junior college play coached by Bernice Wilcke with tryouts this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hayter
Wayne Brock
Ronnie Baker
Dan Holland
Harry Duensing
Dick Tweeten
Maynard Goff
Carolyn Kracaw
Bernice Wilcke
Baseball Standings and Results
Major leagues Philadelphia 8 8 New York 7 Washington 2 Boston 0 Washington 6 Boston 3 Detroit 5 St Louis 4 Cleveland 7 Chicago 0 National League. Results Yesterday Pittsburgh 7 Chicago New York 8 Philadelphia 7 New York 5 Philadelphia 0 Brooklyn 9 Boston 6 Boston 4 Brooklyn 2 St Louis 1 Cincinnati 0.
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Philadelphia
New York
Washington
Boston
Detroit
St. Louis
Cleveland
Chicago
Brooklyn
AI Ica Cn
Spurchtaitor
Wicec
Pittsburgh
Cincinna
Detroit Ee
Cleveland Se
Washington Oo
Notice of Probate of Will in District Court
State of Iowa Washington County notice of probate for the last will and testament of Harry Oye, deceased, dated November 21 1650, filed and read October 4 1950, hearing set at the Washington County Courthouse before the district court, appearance required to show cause why the instrument should not be probated, by order of Clerk R R Noonan.
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Washington County
Harry Oye
Court House
Washington Town
District Court
Said County
R. R. Noonan
Washington
Iowa
Care Tips Extend Life Of Nylon Garments
Nylon garments can last longer and retain life and beauty with proper laundering and careful care.
WWH Pin-up Girl Goes Out Of Fashion In Korea Era
New York based Loretta Marshall announces a revamp of pin-up models after GI letters from Korea. A dream girl contest picks 19 year old Anna di Bella as ideal, with measurements 35 26 35, while other models face a reconstruction plan for entry.
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New York
Gi’s
Korea
Model
Loretta Marshall
Miss Marshall
Tokyo
Marshall
Army
Navy
Air Force
Anna di Bella
Anna
Jean Williams
Ellie Regan
Jean
Miss Marshell
Jeslie Regan
Iowa Gas Line Permit Filed For Washington County Route
The Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company filed with the Iowa State Commerce Commission for a permit to construct and operate a 10 inch gas pipeline across private lands and public roadways in Washington County Iowa. The route extends from a point in Section 20 to multiple sections northward with a possible deviation of up to one mile. A hearing is set for October 10 1950 at 10:00 a.m. in Des Moines Iowa. Objections must be filed in triplicate at least five days prior.
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Titon
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company
Davenport
Iowa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Washington County
St. I.M
Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America
St. P.M
Inglish River
Chicago, Rocksland and Pacific Railroad
Towa State Commerce Commission
Lies Moines
Town
Community and farm sales announced in Iowa listings
Weekly livestock auctions are scheduled at Whittaker sale barn in Kalona, and Kalona Sales Barn. Midway Sales in Columbus Junction hosts Wednesday sales. Ollie Livestock Exchange runs Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. October 2 features Poland China boar and gift sale near Letts. October 3 Chester White hogs sale near Iowa City. October 4 household goods closing sale at 315 West Third.
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Whittaker
Kalona Sales
Kalona
Iowa
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Ollie
Livestock Exchange
Letts
Dean) Dodder
Chester White
Iowa City
R. FE
Williams & Sons
West Third
John R, Cupp
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Bruce Cowden
Armed Services
Marine Corps
Nokema
la Salle Street
Sherman Hotel
Thornton & Minor
McDaniel Drug
U. S
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Alicin Thomann
Joan
Lucille Thomann
Grenell
Emil Vanek
David City
Neb
Earl Walton
Evan Arthur
Col
Lyle
Dean Jones
Riverside Plumbing
Peter J. Kelley
Charles Babonet
Kelley
Babonet
Fred L. Stewart
J. C.s
Major
United Press
State OF
Palooka
America
Ham Fisher
Leetle
Marshal Stalin
Gregory Moshnikoffski
Lenin
Wastiing
Des Moines
David T. Long
Carl W. Reed
Sh. M. Richardson
Geo. L. McCaughan
Balanc Bordwell’s
Bordwell's Feed Store
Washington, Iowa
Journal
Rock Island Produce Co
Reisters
South ST. Paul
Montana
Dakota
Livestock Market Institute of
Dixie Dugan
McEvoy & Striebe
Oo Owns
Blondie
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