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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1944
Page
4
The local rationing board reports multiple ration book holders present incorrect stamps for canning sugar purchases. In Book 4 there are two sets of stamps both labeled 87. One veteran is marked with a different stamp.
The notice outlines sugar rationing rules including Spare 387 usage for canning and Sugar Stamp 37 exclusion. It lists coupon types for gas, fuel oil, processed foods, meats and more with valid dates and limits. It also covers tire inspections and regulatory changes for tires. A separate item recounts Sullivan family actors transitioning from stage to Hollywood roles amid studio offers and early film work.
Bus No 6 departs Washington at 10 56 a m Bus No 7 leaves Washington Bus No 10 departs at 8 50 p m All eastbound buses go to Chi Tickets should be purchased at Bus Depot Winga s North Side Cafe may sell tickets for the full trip to any point coast to coast at the local depot WINGA S CAFE Agent
Schedule shows east and west bound trains between Washington and Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Winfield Sigourney Oskaloosa and Knoxy with departure and arrival times from Washington and connections at depots including 107 West 2nd Street Tickets sold at local depot to your destination.
The Sullivans at the State Theatre stars Anne Baxter and Thomas Mitchell with Selena Boyle Edward Ryan Trudy Marshall John Campbell James Cardwell John Alvin and George Offerman Jr. Director Lloyd Bacon spent six months finding five unknowns who became its leads. Each actor’s big break came from chance events such as a mislaid screen test or a wedding. James Cardwell’s rise began after a tussle with his wife over his acting dream and a test in New York. Offerman’s path started when a misplaced screen test reached the producers as the film rolled. Campbell’s role followed his decision to be best man at a friend’s wedding.
The Maplecrest turkey plant plans to raise 550000 turkeys to supply the 1944 trade. One hundred fifty farmers will raise young poults for the company and 216900 had been delivered by April first. The plant employs 95 during hatchings and 300 during killing season, under A C Gingerich, its general manager.
The Brighton high school music department presented a Friday evening program featuring the mixed chorus girls glee club band vocal and instrumental solos. Local families and service members were noted in attendance and visiting relatives.
Sleepy Lagoon residents stay with J. H. Wykert family. R. O. Lynn Jr. visits with his parents in Missouri during a furlough. Harry Jordan marks his 27th wedding anniversary. T. J. Gipple and Louisa county farmer companions recover after illness. Elizabeth Boulton to Washington Pa for a two month classification course.
West Chester report covers a weak weekly stamp and bond total of 25.80 with portions by grade levels. Freshmen hosted a high school weiner roast, while students pursue history posters on major American wars, future air travel concepts, and a Lincoln Highway geography project.
In Columbus Junction on April 15, Mr. and Mrs. Verne S. Hanft bought the West Side cafe from Mrs. Louise McCleery and son Hugh McCleery. Jessie Jones, longtime manager of West Side cafe, bought Spin's cafe from Harold Duncan. Duncan will enter army service.
Town of Ainsworth Iowa sets April 28 1944 at 8 PM in Town Hall for hearing on plans specifications and form of contract for drilling a new well and installing a new pump for the water works. Residents may appear to object. silence equals adoption. Town Clerk Charles Jenkins.
Town of Ainsworth Iowa invites sealed bids at Town Hall for waterworks work including a well pump house piping and electrical systems. Bids due by April 28 at 8:00 PM CW T and opened publicly at that time. Proposals must use provided forms and include a certified check as specified.
A bidder must forfeit the check if he neglects or refuses to enter into the contract and furnish bond after approval. The town may reject any bid and waive informalities. Plans and specs are at the Town Clerk. $15.06 plan cost with refunds for bona fide bidders. Preference given to Iowa grown products and coal. contract awarded by Town Council.
In 1936 Latin America imported 1 660 000 tons of steel plant products from world producers. That year regional finished steel production totaled only a few hundred thousand tons.
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