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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1944

Page

5

Farm Equipment Prices Capped Under OPA Rules

Walter D. Kline of the Des Moines OPA outlines price ceilings on last year farm gear including tractors combines and balers. Auctions or private sales must observe limits. units sold as a whole must meet 85 percent of new f o b price if under a year old or 70 percent if older. Buy records detailing cost, transport, repairs, and sale price are required.

Walter D. Kline Des Moines OPA E Opa Kline F.o.b

Iowa Night at Anchorage Alaska Welcomes Iowans

August 2, 1944 event in Anchorage Alaska greeted Iowans former Towans and friends. Master Sergeant Charles H. Ralston from Alaska traveled to attend the Jows event while W O Ralston and family of Keota received his letter. Attendees sang Iowa songs and heard a recording of Rhythm Rambles from WSUI.

Iowa Anchorage Alaska W. O. Ralston Keota Charles H. Ralston Anchorag WSUI State University

I Come From Town Ear of Corn Image Adorns Tickets

Sergeant Ralston serves two years in the distant northwest and has only returned home once. Admission tickets feature an ear of corn with the caption I Come From Town, reflecting local pride and wartime imagery.

Towa Ralston Far Northwest

West Chester School Opens Next Monday

West Chester consolidated school will open Monday August 28 for a half day session with buses taking pupils home at noon Regular classes start Tuesday Teaching staff listed by duties and assignments include Superintendent and mathematics John Calkins principal and English Miss Edna Pitsenbarger history and typing Mrs Kathryn Sorden home economics and science Mrs Grace Bennett 7th and 8th grades Mrs Vera Deimerly 5th and 6th grades Miss Isabelle Combs 4th and 5th grades Miss Enola Rubey 1st and 2nd grades Miss Blanche Githens Custodian Fred Forinash

West Chester West Chester Consolidated School John Calkins Edna Pitsenbarger University Park Kathryn Sorden Marion Grace Bennett Eldora Vera Deimerly Washington Isabelle Combs Enola Rubey Iairfield Blanche Githens Ainsworth Fred Forinash

School registration totals and football start date noted

Fifty one students registered for high school last Monday morning with 9 percent seniors 3 juniors 12 sophomores and 17 freshmen. A few more are expected to register later. Football practice begins Monday afternoon. Each boy in football will receive a medical examination after lunch.

Health Conference At Eicher School Draws Community Attendance

Washington County Health Unit held a health conference yesterday morning at Eicher school with good attendance. Twenty three children received medical examinations by nurses Thelma Luther and Irma Lamberti. Assisting were Mrs. Milton Nebel, Miss Roth and Edith Roth.

Washington County Health Unit Eicher School Thelma Luther Irma Lamberti Milton Nebel Miss Roth Edith Roth

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