Big Iowa utility merger creates dominant central region
The Iowa Southern Utilities Co merges with the Iowa Gas & Electric Co to form a consolidated utility group. George M. Bechtel of Davenport and George S Carson of Iowa City lead the deal with E F Fulmahn managing operations from Centerville. The merged system will be tied by new high voltage lines and continue under existing leadership with no service changes.
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Sigour
Washington
Keokuk
Jefferson
Henry
Louisa
Mount Pleasant
Iowa
George 8. Carson
Iowa City
Thos. B. Carson
Davenport
H. F. Darbyshire
F.C. Carson
C M. Dutcher
E. F. Fulmahn
Centerville
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Iowa Gas and Electric Co
Sweaters for Children Showcased by Klein Clothing Kompany
The Klein Clothing Kompany features a range of sweaters for youngsters from one year up in all over style coat and sport jacket designs. Prices are described as moderate.
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Klein Kiothing Kompany
Washington Eyes Ottumwa Victory to Rebound in Football
Washington high school fans urge a win at Ottumwa to erase last Saturday's 38 to 0 setback to West Chester. Coach Yount fields a scrappy, battle ready lineup led by Captain Dukes hoping to avenge the Ottumwa loss and reclaim local bragging rights.
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Washington
West Chester
Ottumwa
Yount
Duke
Crow
Increase in Entrants Expected in Evening Journal Prize Campaign
A marked rise in contenders is anticipated as contestants begin their bid for votes. It is not too late to enter and seize a leading position in the race for the automobiles and other awards offered by The Evening Journal. Subscriptions in advance boost a contestant with votes. The campaign emphasizes fellowship among the paper, contestants, and subscribers.
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Evening Journal
The
Funeral for Paul Knauss Held at Family Home
Funeral services for Paul Knauss were conducted at 2:30 P M at his parents home on East Third Street, with Rev Willard Wyle officiating and a duet by Carolyn Hamilton and Mrs Hugh McCleery. Pallbearers were six Spanish American War comrades. Burial took place at Wood lawn cemetery. The body arrived in Washington from Clearwater Florida via Burlington train after being shipped last Friday. The widow Mrs Paul Knauss of Pinellas Park Florida attended alongside other relatives.
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Paul Knauss
A. J. Knauss
East Third Street
Willard Wyle
Second United Presbyterian Church
Carolyn Hamilton
Hugh McCleery
Woodlawn
Knauss
Washington
Burlington
Clearwater
Florida
Obituary fragment notes Knauss family relations
The passage lists Mrs. James Burmham of Chicago as sister of the deceased and her children Marguriete and Whi ona, Floyd Knauss of West Liberty and Mis Marie Gustafson of Chicago as children, Mrs George Norton of Chicago as another sister, and Wen dall Knauss and wife of Columbus Junction as a brother and spouse.
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Floyd Knauss
West Liberty
Mis
Marie Gustafson
Chicago
James Burmham
Marguriete and
Whiona
George Norton
Wendall Knauss
Columbus Junction
Community thanks for kindness after loss of mother and sister
Delighted by the sympathy and floral offerings sent to the family for the death of our mother and sister. Special thanks extend to Miss Lina Vaughn J. W. Campbell and Family M. G. Campbell and Family W. R. K. McCreedy and Family Al Cocklin and Family W. L. Campbell and Family.
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Lina Vaughn
J. W. Campbell
M. G. Campbell
W. RK. McCreedy
al Cocklin
W. L. Campbell
106 Acre Farm for Sale Northeast of Washington
106 acre farm listed for sale 50 miles northeast of Washington. Good land with buildings, nice location, price 200 dollars per acre. Terms favorable. Sold to settle an estate, described as a real good investment. Showings available, but likely to sell soon. Dempsey and Breitenbach North Side 1942.
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Washington
Well Built Swimming Pool At New Y M C A
The YMCA pool will be waterproof and durable with three coats of asbestos material two coats of a tough chemically treated cloth and more concrete then tile finish. Walls use brick instead of final concrete layer. The pool follows Marsh W Bailey’s recommended design and will be among the state’s best. The building site sees daily progress with a large gymnasium, social and committee rooms planned for community gatherings.
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Marsh W. Bailey
International Y. M. C. A. Building Bureau
New York City
Bailey
Auto Breaks Pole in Rock Island Yard Incident
Telegraph supervisor Dupuis seeks the owner of a vehicle missing a windshield after a crash that snapped a forty foot pole near the eating house and gasoline tanks in Rock Island yards. Damaged windshield fragments and deep dents indicate the vehicle came from the east and left the road 10 to 15 feet away.
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Will Dupuis
Rock Island
Eating House
RST Beam Replacement Urgently Planned
A report notes the need to replace a pole immediately, a task requiring time to complete. The statement emphasizes prompt action to address the structural issue and prevent further disruption.
New Haven Revival Attracts Large Crowds At Baptist Church
Rev and Mrs C K Hillis conduct evangelistic services at New Haven Baptist Church drawing heavy Sunday attendance. Evening and afternoon sessions filled pews while a noon basket dinner fed about sixty. Weeklong program features nightly topics including The Divine X ray and The Atone ment with a Saturday women and girls address The Model Woman and a Sunday 3 00 preaching on The Promised Return of Christ followed by The Home sermon.
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New Haven Baptist Church
C. Kk. Hillis
Funeral of Mrs. Sol Alen in Jones McElhinney chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Sol Alen were held Saturday afternoon at the Jones McElhinney chapel conducted by Dr W W Bowers of the Methodist church with a solo by Jease J Miller. Pallbearers were Lyman Bunce A Hunter Ed Grayson John Bergquist R E Brown Wm Sutherland. Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery.
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Allen
Sol Alen
Jones @ McElhinney chapel
W. W. Bowers
The
Methodist Church
Jease J. Miller
Lyman Bunce
A Hunter
Ed Grayson
John Bergquist
R. E Brown
Wm. Sutherland
Woodlawn Cemetery
Klein Klothing Kompany Showcases Large Suit and Coat Assortment
A local notice promotes a broad display of fabrics and finished wear priced in line with suits and overcoats. Klein Klothing Kompany invites shoppers to view the current stock and choose from a wide range of materials and styles.
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Klein Klothing Kompany
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Daven
Tieo M. Beehtel
Inter- Ocean Casualty Company
Gicease
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Chester
Buick
Pinelles Park, Fla
Dempsey & Breitenbach
North Side
Yy. M. C
Lyons
Lyon
Sally Ann
Lyon Baking Company
White Dept
J. R. Watkins Company
Winona
Minn
Washington Motor Co
James K. Helmick & Son
Boyd Berdo
J. O. Crawford
Hampshire
C. A. Roebsam
Sore
C. A. Reubsam
W. D. Booth
Jerry Chapek
Richand
W. N. Johnson
Carson
Radio 5
Karel
W. L. Gates
W. D. Stafford
Gg. W. Kerr
Birmingham
Geo. W. Stewart
Blachford
Warren's
W. F. Stockman
Otts
West
Madison
Win Smouse
James McCutcheon
Inquire Journal
Brussels
D. G. Knottnerus
Uye
Acme Nursery
County
Hospital
New Haven
Arnold
N. E. Corner Square
Call
1. Roothschild
Kansas City
S. Gradwohl
I. Rothschild
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Buttes
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