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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1945
Page
4
Certificates no longer required to purchase used farm implement tires used passenger car tires and all inner tubes. Certificates still needed for new tires and used truck tires. Inspection 18 required for certificates. Regular vehicle inspection every 6 months or 5 000 miles. Gasoline coupons No 15 valid through June.
The notice lists various wartime fuel and sugar coupon programs with form numbers and period validity. It specifies Be ne erg and Coupons, non highway gasoline coupons, motorcycle D coupons, and unit value coupons good through August 31 1945 and sugar No 35 coupons valid through June 2.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M declares regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Victor Blattner W M and A W Yard secretary are referenced for official duties and contact.
Fragmentary timetable lists Westbound No 8 Golden State Limited and No 11 Southwest Express with departure times around 1:19 am and 12:55 pm, plus arrivals at Washington and connections to Davenport Cedar Vania and other towns. Includes agent Anderson and scattered city names, with inconsistent spellings and partial times.
Frank Miles reports from Germany April 16 describing 31 red cheecked German children playing near a blasted trench. He notes resilient civilians aiding reconstruction, frequent women and youths performing repairs, and a belief among locals that Americans will rebuild and provide food if needed.
An American officer recalls occupied Germany where white rags signaled surrender and most civilians submitted calmly. A defiant man curses over a factory bombed by Americans while arguing home bombing would harm civilians, and the officer notes his German-born parents and childhood move to Texas.
The notice lists stamp validity ranges for different stamp types and books. Several stamps show expiry dates in late April or early May, while others extend into June and July. Indefinite validity applies to specific airplane stamps, with guidance on removing stamps from books at purchase.
A narrator and driver cruise along a sunlit macadam road beside the Rhine. They realize Nazi forces are within sight and range, prompting a rapid escape plan and a cautious return route after a grave warning from an officer.
Mrs. Donald Lemsey and her daughters visited with Mrs. Albert Taylor while Lemsey's baby was unwell. Una Gordon L M Birney and Mrs. Godlove joined a birthday visit at Frank Embr ee's. Memorial services for Robert O Connor were held in Ainsworth. John Erwin visited Davenport with family then returned. Delegates attended Presbytery in Muscatine. Shoppers and visitors traveled to Washington for errands and relatives.
County Extension Director S A Ossian and County Home Economist Ruth I Foster share publicity strategies for farm families. They outline outreach ideas, educational programs, and media tips to improve information flow and community engagement.
A district conference in Wapello on Wednesday April 1 with K E A and utility reps discussed war production rules for extending electrical service. Frank Miller K E A manager Warren Morgan AA chairman and A Ossian county extension director attended. A good crowd attended and helpful information was shared.
A district seed meeting for seed producers dealers testers and operators was held at the Washington YMCA on Wednesday April 4. About fifty people from local counties attended. Speakers included Joe Robinson secretary of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association Horace Cheney agronomist Dr Ready and John Green from the college.
Members met at the Farm Bureau office on Thursday April 6 to honor Mrs Wade Gardner for years of service to the women’s program and to note she will move to Indianola this spring. Discussion with county and township leaders focused on the family living program and soliciting suggestions for next year.
Members of the program development committee plan a Tuesday meeting on April 24 to discuss the 1945 46 educational program. Retired members Mr and Mrs George Dare are noted for their Farm Bureau 4-H contributions and new appointees Mr and Mrs Glen Fuhr are introduced. The group aims to analyze current programs and suggest improvements for farmers and homemakers.
The Merrymakers met with Ella McClure to discuss an upcoming event. The brief notes record a cordial exchange and planning steps for a community gathering.
Mr and Mrs Paul Edwards traveled to Washington for a medical visit with Paul going to a hospital for treatment during the forenoon hours of the trip.
Four 4 H girls led sessions on testing garden seeds and closet accessories while sharing sewing and craft ideas. Virginia Long and Ernestine Bulger demonstrated seed testing and discussed seed viability. The group reviewed a picture study and dressmaking tips as part of their Cloverleaf Pals activities.
The proposal aims to extend library access beyond cities with no state funding. It lets counties levy up to one mill for library service after district votes, and names a five member county Library Board from the served area. Establishment may occur by supervisors motion, district electors vote, or petition signed by 5 percent of district voters passing at the next election.
Many homemakers agree two heads are better than one yet few practice using two hands. The article asks if cutlery is stored for both hands to use simultaneously and suggests the left hand could help with dusting furniture preparing foods setting the table and similar tasks to save time and energy.
A fruit shipment note reports that red bananas are luscious to eat but do not hold to the stem, making the individual fruit incompatible with standard shipping.
The farm program development committee will meet at the Farm Bureau office on Tuesday April 24 at 7:00 p.m to discuss extending the program for next year. Merle Twinam is temporary chairman guiding the discussion on this year's work and planning for next year. The group will review farm needs in the county to shape a usable program. Members include Mrs Twinam Mrs C C Stewart Joe Knotek Jr Mrs Glen Fuhr M 2 Kabenold Richard Stephens and Robert Miksch.
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