Ration Book Stamps Cause Sugar Purchase Hurdle
The local rationing board reports ration book holders show wrong stamps for canning sugar. Book 4 contains two 87 stamps, creating confusion for one veteran.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1944
Page
4
War era ration changes list sugar and tires on form
The notice lists sugar and tire rationing changes for 1944 including Spare 37 for canning, Sugar 37 for table sugar, tire certificate reductions, and ongoing inspections by OPA tire inspectors. It also details fuel and food stamp coupons, indefinite blue and red stamps, and upcoming local elections and county officials in Washington County Iowa.
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OPA
Ascineton Lodge No 26 A A M Regnier Meeting
The item notes Rus sell Goodin as Worshipful Master and A W Yard as secretary for the regular meeting held last Friday each month at Ascineton Lodge No 26 A A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascineton Lodge
Regnier
Russell Goodin
W. M
A. W. Yard
Cerelary
Last Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport Local Departs
Train schedule notes the Last Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport Local departing at 5 14 p m and No 26 Southwest Limited leaving at 1 20 a m Also mentions Nos 3 and 8 daily except Sunday with initials W C Bell and A L?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Kansas City
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
W. C. Bell. al
Burlington Trailway Local Bus Schedule Summary
Westbound bus No 3 departs Washington at 6 08 a m. No 5 at 10 56 a m. No 7 at 7 45 p m. Eastbound to Chicago: No 2 at 3 50 a m. No 6 at 10 35 a m. No 10 at 8 50 p m. Tickets at the depot or North Side Cafe. Depot at 107 W 2nd with routes to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Winfield Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxvile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Trailway
Washingtomee
Woriane
Washington
Omaha
Chicago
Chi
Bug Depot
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Ft. Madison Ly
Madison
Ft. Madison
Winfield, Burlington Ordnance
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knox v
Notice of Expiration Tax Sale and Estray Record
Notice states tax sale expiration for Lot 56, Highland Park in Washington Iowa, sold 1943 to Mrs. L. E. McNeal with deed pending upon redemption within 95 days from service. Also includes estray takings by Stephen Wolfer of a black steer taken March 24 1944, posted notices, and lack of claimant, sworn April 10 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Hughes
Washington County
Iowa
Highland Park Addition
City of Washington
L. E. Mc- Neal
Stephen Wolfer
Marion Township
Coppock-Washington Road
Stephen Wolter
W. S. Eldridge
Washington spring farming and local notes April report
In Washington on April 10 residents report oats and grass seed being prepared for spring planting while rains may delay farm work for the week. Notices cover neighbors calling, poultry gains, a family’s letters from abroad, health concerns, school year plans, remodeling, a silk bedspread gift, and a navy pre flight training update.
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Bernice Maas
Washington
Harley Myers
Primary Election Notice for Washington County Iowa 1944
Notice to qualified electors of Washington County Iowa that a Primary Election will be held at regular polling places on Monday June 5 1944. Polls open from eight o clock A M to eight o clock P M. At this Primary Election Can-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Washington County
Emerson and Early American Style in Language
The passage notes that eminent American authors like Ralph Waldo Emerson valued English language roots, finding little value in hunting purely American words. It argues that Emerson and his contemporaries followed an uncontaminated English style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson
England
Yellow Fever Vaccine Approved and Widely Used Since 1937
The yellow fever vaccine, shown as effective and relatively safe, has been available since 1937, providing protection against outbreaks. This note highlights its long-standing role in public health and disease prevention.
Washington County Soldiers Letters Excerpted Abroad
Excerpts from letters written by Washington County troops describe daily life far from home. The missives reveal hardships, camaraderie, and enduring patriotism as soldiers sailors and marines recount destinations and distant fronts.
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Washington County
Soldiers share harrowing Italy China frontline letters
Clarence W Miller in San Francisco writes of camp life in a coconut grove with native care, jungle trails, screened quonset huts, USO films, a palm grove beach, and a tropical paradise mood. Robert Knerr in Italy recounts a dusk river crossing under artillery fire, a fear-filled march, and a night atop a mountain after a brutal shell barrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. Miller
Navy
San Francisco
Journal
Henry Witthoft
Stanley Wallace
Washington
Household Accidents Dominant Share Of Incidents
The text states that household accidents are believed to make up 85 percent of all accidents, suggesting a focus on domestic risk factors and prevalence.
Denver Native William H. Meyer Dies in Denver
William H. Meyer 70 a Denver lumber executive died after a year long illness at 801 Detroit Street He was born on a Washington county Iowa farm later worked in lumber in Kansas and Oklahoma then moved to Colorado Meyer founded several Arkansas valley yards and served as treasurer of the Lumber Dealers Inc Survived by daughter Lois C Meyer brother Guy R Meyer seven nieces and nephews Funeral services were held at Olinger mortuary Thursday with private burial
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H. W. Luers
West Chester
Journal
Denver
William H. Meyer
Washington County
Mr. Luers
Detroit Street
Meyer
Iowa
Kansas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Arkansas Valley
The
Lumber Dealers, Inc
Sterling College
Sterling
Kan
Carrie M. McClurkin
Lois C. Meyer
Guy R. Meyer
Ordway
Olinger Mortuary
Mrs. Davis Hosts Kensington Club at Washington Home
Mrs. T. C. Davis hosted 14 Kensington club members at her Washington home on Wednesday afternoon. Guest J. J. McConnell attended as a guest. The gathering focused on needlework activities led by the hostess and assisted by her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Davis
Kensington Club
Ainsworth
T. C. Davis
Washington
J. J. McConnell
Ainsworth Chapter 0 E S Holds Regular Meeting
The regular meeting of Ainsworth Chapter 0 E S was held Wednesday evening with three attending. Grace Stone served a one course luncheon and a luncheon was served by the social committee. One candidate was initiated and the chapter donated $5 to the Red Cross. The next meeting will be with Mrs F M Mahin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Stone
F. M. Mahin
E. S
Ainsworth
RB Cross
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Washington Directory
Business City & County Officers
Gheodore B. Bailey
Washington St
Barclay's Grocery
W. Livingston
West Main St
Court House
Guy
Ezorga F. Morrison
J. G. Penney Ga
Iork
Solicitor Water Ao
Ef Police
It Commissor
Health of
Lloyd Lytle W. &. Fultes
P. Weldin
Henry Bailey
L. Jordan
Hancher
H. H. Reister
Ralph Minick
A. L. Griffith
Er. R. Ruth
Marion
B. Miller
J. B
W. B. Dupuis
G. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Ward
Clarence Jacobs Vourth
Harry Montgomery
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
O. F. Boller
State Bank Corner
Ustairs
East Main St
Seherman’'S Funeral Home
Optometrists
Lemmon
OHN
W. Lemmon
East Side Square
George F. Morrison
Ounty
Walter Schroeder
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Laura Kehoe
Chiropractors
Chas, C. Brown
Res
Washington Independent School District
Paul T. Dixon
W. A. Erde
Ethel McCreedy
Gehoo
Richard A. Stewart
C. P. Weldin
Harry Ramseyer
Fred @. Downing
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Amphirlotts Baldrige
Board of Supervisors
Justice of the Peace
Cedar Township
Clay
Crawford
County of
W. W. Schroeder
Bee Line Taxi
BLE Line
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Golden State
California
L. Goodlander
Anderson
Cago
Ucuuve
Winga’s Cafe
BEE Line Transit
Nate Benson
Rolland Benson
Wm. Koening
Wellman Hatchery
M. Maas
Charles
Italy
D. S
Chas
Red Cross
Charles Maas
States
Marion Stransky
Frank Stransky
M. Mass
Wim. Kerr
Union School
Clark
Charles Ashby
Viola Kauffman
Albert Maas
Allison Maas
Thornton & Minor Clinic
Thornton & Minor
Daniel
Robert Knerr
Jim
Rider
Levine
Jerry
Ralse
A Ettea
Werner
William Meyer
S. Iowa
Journal Building
Chevrolet
Ford
Plymouth
Sorrell
West Madison
Whitlow Tire Service
Quick
Jacobs Tire Service
John Shields & Sons
Oregon
Lipton’s Noodle Soup
Wisconsin
Smoking Tobacco Union
Prince Albert
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
North
Iowa Ave
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