1940

Dr. Lillian Rich opened an office at the former Mansfield office at the corner of Walnut and High Streets.

The Reporter purchased its first camera for taking news pictures.

The city council adopted daylight savings time.

The new U.S. census total for Washington was 2,456 residents.

Mr. & Mrs. W.E. Petri sold their grocery store and retired after 37 years in the business.

Peter Garber sold his interest in the Garber garage to Ralph Belsly.

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