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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
3
The treasury discloses that by July 1 1940 war costs reached 199.94 billion dollars with daily outlays around 140.6 million. Total government expenditures in the last fiscal year totaled 938.744 million, marked unprecedented as funds go to train equip and wage naval and air forces.
The Enid Oklahoma News notes reports from the Truman and Byrd committees exposing excessive war waste and bloated civilian payrolls. It argues the administration fails to deliver the level of economy demanded by taxpayers funding the war effort.
A compiled set of editorial comments contrasts gasoline rationing with rising April 1944 auto fatalities, critiques on planned economy and regimentation, and worries about Hitler’s use of poison gas. It notes remarks by Rexford Tugwell and Senator Read, and quotes from Webster City and other papers. The column also mentions Mrs Roosevelt’s stance on a fourth term and jokes about a Dewey loyalist bird.
A vivid account notes Kilauea volcano in Hawaii features a fiery pit about 800 feet deep. The surreal scene draws spectators who observe molten lava and crater activity from nearby vantage points.
A terse classified style blurb offers quick money loans for various needs including tax, fuel, medical bills, home expenses, car licenses, and refinancing. It promises easy monthly payments and emphasizes accessibility through credible lending options.
In Washington County District Court Iowa H A Dougall sues Joan Campbell Janice Campbell Judy Kay Campbell and L A Holland as administrator of Bertha Dougall deceased The final report of L A Holland referee is on file and set for hearing August 21 1944 at 9 am at the Washington Court House The notice warns appearances and any objections or default will be entered and the report approved by order of the court
A gardening guide cautions that deep cultivation harms soil structure and encourages weed growth. It recommends using a single blade hand weeder a wheel hoe with a scuffle blade or a hand hoe to remove weeds while they are small.
The text states pyrethrum is safe to use on any vegetable at any time and is effective against many common pests but not as good as rotenone for general purpose insecticide and that little is available.
A shopper complained about a bill item reading One tom cat for 15 cents. The grocer explained it was short for tomato catsup. In another quip a draftee asks for tomato juice and the waiter replies with a remark about his own order.
A comic courtroom scene features Mrs Brown blaming gas rationing for marital strain and a judge prompting explanation. The dialogue shifts through quips about teeth, dancing, a request for charity, and a hobo's stadium hot dog, ending with a science professor remark about immersion.
Mae McLaughlin and Ross Jones of Salem Oregon were married June 22 at the First Presbyterian church in Vancouver Washington with Rev John Pressly officiating. The couple plans a wedding trip to Oregon beaches and will reside at 1180 Hunt Street Salem. Mrs Jones noted her brother Russell McLaughlin and Grace Robinson were married a few months earlier.
Jane Walker hosted a party in Ainsworth on August 8 to honor Lavonne Buenacke moving to Battle Creek and Bonnie Jean Simpson whose birthday is August 4. The evening featured games and gifts. Hostess received presents and guests enjoyed homemade ice cream cake and refreshments.
Mrs. Dewey Weeks hosts a Salem event showcasing 46 varieties picked by Mrs. Joe Te Bockhorst for a prize bouquet. The display features sweet peas zinnias gladioli marigolds phlox roses salpiglossis and other in season blooms, with Mrs. James Shalla’s zinnias winning a low pottery basket arrangement.
A roadside bouquet won Lovisa Sojka a first prize for the oddest arrangement and a separate win for the most beautiful bouquet of mixed flowers. The winning arrangement used mainly flowers gifted by friends over years, described as a “friendship bouquet” and reflecting visits with those friends.
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