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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1944
Page
6
Certificates no longer required for recapping trucks or buying inner tubes or used farm implement tires. The policy update clarifies that owners may obtain tires and tubes without prior certificates, simplifying stock purchases.
The notice covers discontinued periodic tire inspections while urging owners to keep inspection records. It explains inspection is needed before issuing ration certificates to replace certain tires and outlines commercial vehicle inspection timing. It lists A through RR fuel coupons with validity dates and gallon values and notes old fuel oil coupons.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of every month. Worshipful Master D Morrison Jr and secretary A W Yard oversee the sessions.
Local agent A F Anderson lists daily trains and buses serving Washington. Westbound No 8 leaves at 10 41 a m and No 5 at 10 41 a m from the Washington lines. Eastbound No 2 departs at 10 35 a m and No 6 at 8 50 p m for Omaha and Chicago. Tickets sold at Bus Depot and Winga's North Side Cafe for through-coast travel.
The notice outlines sugar and other ration coupon validity through 1945, with Book 4 sugar stamps 5 pound units and various periods. It explains eligibility for initial 10 pound canning sugar, required Spare Stamps 87 or 37, and second period options from August 1 to October 15. Airplane stamps and other Blue and Red Stamps are listed as valid indefinitely.
The article explains turnips, rutabagas, and kohlrabi belong to the brassica family and share flavor traits. Kohlrabi’s globe above ground contrasts with the underground turnip. Both crops have short, tender seasons that quickly pith, with advised small sowings and avoidance of harvest in hot weather as a cool weather crop for spring and fall.
National Maritime Day marks 125 years since the America’s Savannah, the first steamship to cross the ocean, completed its historic voyage. The voyage showcased steam propulsion advancing global maritime commerce and exploration.
Timetables show departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids and vice versa with multiple daily trains. Locals list arrival times at Lowa City Fort Madison and Washington and note onward routes to Winfield Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxy Westhound. Depot location at 107 W and tickets issued to destination.
Sharon school will not open this year due to lack of teaching staff and no available superintendent. About thirty students will be divided between Iowa City and Kalona schools. Various community members and service members are noted in the Riverside area including residents returning from service and local visits.
The British gyro gun sight mark doubles fighter efficiency, enabling pilots to fire accurately at speeds over 4100 miles per hour, at ranges beyond 400 yards and at deflection angles once deemed impracticable. This revolutionary change, shown above, marks a major shift in aerial combat.
District Court of Iowa in Washington County hears the guardianship petition of Jesse Lackender guardian of James W Mehaleck for authority to sell the ward's undivided two thirds interest in described real estate. The property includes parts of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the West 17 acres of the Northwest Quarter of Section 36 and subdividedLots D B B FE in Government Lots 2 and 8 in Section 36 Township 77 North Range 6 West, P M. A hearing date is on file.
Jesse Lackender guardian informs that ward James W. Mehaleck’s property may be sold to cover debts. A hearing is set for September 5 1944 at the district court in Washington Iowa at nine o clock A M. Objections must be filed at the courthouse in Iowa City Iowa by then.
In 1718 North Carolina officials and Governor Eden faced suspicion of alliance with pirates. Virginia dispatched ships to Ocracoke where Blackbeard was killed, while two months earlier South Carolina sent Col. William Rhett into the Cape Fear river to capture Stede Bonnet.
Guidance urges washing colored accessories separately in cool suds to avoid color transfer. For single garments use a basin or small container to save hot water and measure soap to the right amount.
An expert states washing hair does not damage it with proper soap thorough rinsing and drying. Shampooing neither dries the scalp nor increases dandruff. it removes dirt grease and infectious agents, lowers infection risk, improves circulation, and enhances scalp and hair condition.
The data shows California with 32 day and 55 night incidents, Ohio 12 day and 66 night, Illinois 23 day and 24 night, Texas 19 day and 60 night, and Michigan 5 day and 44 night, highlighting regional accident trends.
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