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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1945
Page
4
Certificates no longer required for used farm implement tires and used passenger car tires. required for new tires and used truck tires with inspection. Regular vehicle inspection every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Gasoline and other coupons updated with new validity through mid-1945 to 1946. Food stamps and shoe stamps with updated valid periods.
The fragment lists multiple railroad services including the Golden State Limited and Southwest Limited with daily and regular stops. It mentions times such as 2:41 p.m and 5:50 a.m, plus depot names like Daven port and East Hound, and notes departures and exceptions like Sunday service.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Victor Blattner acts as W M with A W Yard serving as secretary for the lodge.
The notice lists westbound buses from Washington to Chicago and eastbound lines to Chicago with multiple departure times from Washington and connections to Cedar Rapids and Madison. It notes ticket purchase at Wingas Cafe and various regional stops, detailing outbound and return times and transfer points.
Edna Marie Schaeffer daughter of Roy and Mrs Schaeffer of St Louis Missouri and John W Hancock son of Mr and Mrs E A Hancock of Keota were married April 14 at Shoemaker chapel California by Chaplain Clyde Way. Bride graduated Washington High School 1942. groom Keota High School 1949. both recently in Oakland California.
Edith Ferguson hosted a Thursday afternoon Sunset Circle gathering assisted by Ina Wells. Refreshments were served as the group socialized. The next meeting will be hosted by Genevieve Holmes on May 24, one week earlier than the regular day.
Members attended a Saturday luncheon at the Washington cafe with a one o clock service. The afternoon gathering at Mrs Clifford Thorne's home featured Mrs Orville Elder reviewing We Are Only Human Once about Grace Moore the Metropolitan opera singer.
The Men's Brotherhood of a Christian church will meet Wednesday night at 6 45. All men invited. The Presbyterian church will hold a morning prayer meeting at 9 40 Wednesday at the church led by Hite.
Peppermint oil serves as a flavoring for chewing gum candy toothpaste pharmaceuticals soaps and toiletries and as a household flavoring extract across multiple consumer products.
Two little boys celebrate first birthdays Frank Joseph Skubal of Ainsworth Marion Francis Striegel of Harper and Andrew Zeck age three. Dale White turns 17 as friends extend congratulations. Others listed include Kate Shalla James Clegg Oscar Wilson Pilot Rock Wellston Boyd Twinam Myron Lemley Crawfordsville and John Holmes.
A dense social calendar lists Monday through Thursday events across various groups. Handcraft departments, missionary societies, luncheons, dessert socials, club gatherings, and women's aid societies are scheduled with times, locations, and host names, noting changes in meeting dates and potluck guidance.
The Mystery party hosted by Bernice Quintus featured Don Benblossom and his mother with Mrs. Emmi Barnett coordinating. About 100 guests attended at the Shannon home, amid decor and playful intrigue, while Mrs. Roosevelt notes and local notes added color to the social page.
Several southern states approve enrichment laws for staple foods. Texas Louisiana Mississippi Kentucky and Alabama require flour enrichment. South Carolina Mississippi and Alabama add necessary elements to corn meal and grits. Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama mandate enrichment of oleomargarine. Louisiana tests a rice fortification process, while Arkansas rice growers develop a method to retain vitamins in white rice.
Extension fruit specialists report that straw mulch benefits strawberry plants even with snow on the ground. Wheat straw is best for this purpose.
Martha Jenner visiting sister Mrs Adrian Kuipers in Wellman after Alaska trip. Rotary officers elected with A C Gingerich as president and H H Foss as secretary. Wellman School hires Roy Meatherson as athletic coach and Marian Durst cadet nurse added to staff. Army nurse Carly Carson training at Camp Carson. Mrs Belle Messenger visiting Des Moines friends. Wilbur Hradek promoted to Lieutenant with 52 missions planned before return. Pte Dale Whetstine home on furlough. Bob Bidwell family visiting Wellman. Leroy Oldaker of Exira mourned.
Wyman residents report the senior play set for Friday evening April 27 at the schoolhouse. Mrs. Dewey Conrad of Column bus Junction visited Wyman Tuesday. R. Rees traveled to Keokuk Monday to serve on federal AREY. Mr. and Mrs. K. V. Humphreys joined Della Humphreys and Mrs. C. Blake of Washington as Muscatine visitors Wednesday. A wind storm Monday evening toppled a tree, damaging the front porch and a large window at the old home. The Wyiman Community club met at the schoolhouse Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Lewis Coach hosting and voted by donation.
Short excerpts from letters received from Washington County boys serving in the armed forces. Readers glimpse daily life, duties, and distances as servicemen describe their experiences abroad and at training camps.
Pleasant Ridge reports two school age boys in the district with one new boy, Howard, amid notes of local visits, weather, and farm changes. Edward Kauffman Jr is listed as killed in action on Iwo Jima March 13. Community updates include visitors, teaching staff, and future school enrollment plans.
A charity event for cancer research featured a short program with a piano solo by Mrs. Ray Lambert readings by Mrs. Violet Davia and Mrs. Lois Dayton, a vocal solo by Miss Jenkins, and a knot tying contest won by Mrs. Letts' side. Refreshments were served by hostesses including Mrs. H. B. Oldt and others.
Crawfordsville plans for a Baccalaureate service in the school auditorium with Rev N Postoy of the Presbyterian church as speaker. Examinations are set for May 4 and report cards on May 19. Eighth grade commencement and senior picnic set for mid May with multiple hostesses listed.
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