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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1944
Page
6
Ration board warns readers about incorrect stamps for canning sugar. Use Spare Stamp 37 in Book 4 for canning sugar and Sugar Stamp 37 for table sugar. Details cover tire certificates, vehicle inspections, and various GSA coupons with expiration windows and limits.
Tickets for travel to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Winfield Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa and other points coast to coast can be purchased at Bus Depot and Winga's North Side Cafe North Side Square. Departure times from Washington include 6 40 am 10 35 am and 6 50 pm with multiple daily connections to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
W. A. Erbe serves as superintendent with Paul T. Dixon as high school principal and Miss Ethel McCreedy as junior high principal. School Board includes President Richard A. Stewart and Secretary C. P. Weldin, plus Harry Ramseyer, Fred Downing, B. F. Bostwick Jr., and Chislotte Baldrige.
A monthly gathering is announced for Friday by Rushtenedin Lodge. Worshipful Master A W Yard leads the session with Kennlar in attendance. The notice lists dietary considerations and routine business for the 8 ton Judge No. 26 chapter.
Eggs require gentle cooking. Cook slowly over moderate or low heat to avoid toughness. High heat or long cooking times make eggs tough and leathery.
Pvt Robert W Manley formerly at Fort Meade Md has landed safely in North Africa. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James Manley of Conesville. Other local military notes include Grant Eugene Buser stationed at Fort Pierce Fla and son of Mr and Mrs John Buser, Woodrow J Shearer visiting from Fort Custer Mich, Paul K Huff promoted to first lieutenant at Clovis NM, and Daryl Bitting on leave from Hanford WA. Social notes report Mrs Helen Miller and Mrs Carrol Muller Cadillacin attending a committal in Columbus City cemetery for Mrs Kate Turner. Sgt Joseph M Grove visiting his wife in Staten Island NY. August Foss guest of honor at a Paul Wylie home party.
In the District Court of Town in Washington County John A. Therion sues Merillyn Therios for absolute divorce, child custody of Betty Anne, and court costs. The petition alleges cruel and inhuman treatment endangering the plaintiff and asserts Iowa residency in good faith. Appearance required by May 18, 1944. default leads to judgment.
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