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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1944
Page
5
The notice lists changes in rationing rules for tires and farm implements and details on vehicle inspections. It covers certificate requirements, tire replacements, and canning sugar allocations with dates and stamp numbers. it also notes coupons valid through specific dates and indefinite validity for certain food stamps and airplane shoe stamps.
A new cantaloupe variety developed at the Texas agricultural experiment station resists aphids and downy mildew, the worst insect and fungal pests for cantaloupes, and is claimed to boost marketable produce.
Cornell University researchers found roosters kept in darkness gained more weight than sunlit birds. Limited exercise likely contributed to the weight increase.
Hogs traded near the 14.75 to 14.00 ceiling with weekly receipts down. Cattle and calves showed gains with good steers and yearlings strong. vealers steady. Lambs and springers moved higher, with shorn ewes steady and springer lambs 14.50 to 14.85. Washington springers 14.00 to 15.40. ewes top 5.25.
Chicago UPI grain table shows Wheat Sep 155 percent high, Dec 153, May 153 percent close. Oats Sept 70 percent, Dec 66, May 64 percent. Rye Dec 106, May 105, July 103 percent. A note adds a rubber substitute from farm vegetable oil blended with reclaimed rubber.
8S. W. Livingston, Attorney Abstract department, is in office at 204 West Main Street, one block east of the Court House, phone 147.
A list of city officials includes Mayor City Clerk Lloyd Lytle and City Treasurer W. H. Fulton with Supt. Water Henry Bailey. At large is W. B. Dupuis and Dr. C. F. Boller. First Ward R. F. McFarlan g Second Ward A. W. Yard Third Ward Clarence Jacob Vourth Ward Harry Montgomery.
A roster lists county government figures including County Attorney Walter Roeder County Auditor, County Clerk R R Noonan, County Engineer W P Rawn, Welfare Director Laura Kehoe, Recorder Harriet Coulter, Sheriff Harold Putnam, Treasurer W E Howell, Superintendent Sekeda Lester B Krabill, Coroner Dr W B Kyle, and Supervisors Ned Morrow Harve Wilson Ernest Rudolph Dr CHAS Brown. Also notes a Chiropractor service office near the courthouse with phone numbers 102 and 814 for house and residence.
A Wisconsin study finds honey contains a fair amount of B complex vitamins and notably niacin, challenging the belief that honey is only sugar. It cannot correct deficiencies alone but can supply nearly enough of some vitamins to balance its calorie content.
A new coffee product on the market combines six different blends from six countries and includes 1200 international units of vitamin B1.
After the war the ironing board covers will use a new asbestos yarn woven from cotton and asbestos. The yarn weighs about half as much as the older asbestos yarn on the market. Current supply is being directed to the armed forces.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Brethren D Morrison Jr, W M, and A W Yard, secretary, urge attendance and provide the schedule.
Westbound and Eastbound trains run daily with local and limited services. Key departures include Westbound No 3 Golden State Limited No 11 Southwest Express and No 25 Southwest Limited, plus Davenport-Kansas City locals and mixed trains. Bus service from Washington runs to Chicago with multiple daily departures and tickets available at the depot and Winga's North Side Cafe.
Bus lines from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Ft Madison Winfield Burlington and more show schedules with multiple daily departures and arrivals. The notes list southbound and northbound times including transfers and depot details at Wind Street and local depots.
A Moscow broadcast claimed Bulgaria severed relations with Germany to clear the way for an armistice with the Allies. Reports said a Hungarian government reorganization and Axis-defecting officials were in German custody. Russians opened a large offensive near Warsaw while advancing toward the Baltic region and Tartu. Finnish authorities warned of intensified tensions. In the Pacific, Allied bombers damaged 12 Japanese vessels near the Dutch East Indies, Halmahera was subdued by U S air power, and Iwo Jima was bombed with scattered strikes on the Gilberts, Marianas and Carolines.
The Clay Sunday School group held its annual picnic at the Harley Carter home. Iowa City guests included Mr and Mrs Tom Cooney and daughters Wilma and Doris. Others visiting or traveling mentioned include Mr and Mrs Jerry Clark visiting Missouri, Mrs Kenneth Grant and son Craig, Mrs Ray Trumbo from King City California, and Mrs Ernie Herr with relatives near Keota. Additional visits included Mrs Clayton Allen’s grandchildren from Davenport and Mr and Mrs Chas Davis of Washington visiting the Meachams and C H Meacham.
In colonial times hot baked potatoes were carried to church to warm hands during Services as meeting houses lacked heat. The practice reflects practical warmth needs of early congregations.
In District Court of Iowa Washington County case No 7947 an instrument claimed as the last will of John W. Davis died 1941 was filed. Hearing set for September 1 1944 at 9:00 AM in Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. By Clerk R R Noonan. August 26 1944. Sealed.
In Africa the umganu tree bears a fruit that intoxicates wild elephants after consumption. Elephants cavort fight play and misbehave as if drunk. Local natives reportedly brew beer from the tree’s fruit, reflecting traditional use and observed effects.
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