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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
6
Ration rules shift as certificates drop for recapping tires and most used tires while remaining required for new tires and used truck tires. Regular vehicle inspection now governs certificate eligibility. Fuel and heating season coupons outlined with validity through late 1945.
Funeral honors for Chief Justice Edward C. Richer drew a large crowd despite snow and slush. Rev H Leonard Metzker praised the judge’s life of service, while family and friends recalled his modesty and rise to prominence. Mrs Richer faced the loss with support from relatives, and travel plans for out-of-town relatives were noted amid community notices.
The timetable lists coupons Nos 30 31 32 33 and 24 Book 4 five pounds each valid. Coupon No 40 Book 4 five pounds valid for home canning through Feb 28 1945. Processed Foods A to ZS inclusive AS to Z5 inclusive A2 and B2 Blue Stamps in Book 4 valid in Meats Fats and Cheese AS to ZS inclusive and AS to PS inclusive Red Stamps in Book 4 valid indefinitely. Three new red stamps expected Dec 2 but no official numbers. Shoes Coupons No 1 2 3 airplane stamps valid indefinitely for one pair incogo shoe stamps not valid. stamps must be removed when purchased.
The group welcomes Dade Shearer and Willa Weldin as new members. Mrs. Holden resigns with sincere regret after an outstanding period of service.
In Wayland on December 4 the Progress Club held its annual Guest Night at the home of Mrs. J. R. Meisterhan. Eighteen members attended with twelve guests as Mrs. J. B. Pooley and Mrs. C. C. Boshart led the program including piano by Mrs. A Wenger and readings and solos by local members. A social hour and refreshments followed.
Crawfordsville Iowa December 4 The community notes a teaching change at the local school Victoria Bergstrom of Swedesburg has left the 1st and 2nd grades to return home Carole Edwards of Lone Tree will replace her Joan Maxwell had taught in the room Wednesday The Presbyterian Women Missionary meeting was postponed then held November 26 at Mrs Moorheads home led by Mrs McCleary with devotion and program on the month topic
Cotter high and intermediate students return from Thanksgiving break. Honor roll members include Rhea Wehr Donna Boyd Jaiurita Griggs and Margaret Himmeyer. Tuberculosis broadcast participants were Wehr Boyd and Stapp. Cotter Keys defeated Olds 34 to 41 while Olds won the girls game. Several students earned perfect attendance and spelling honors with multiple names listed.
Mrs Moorhead spoke on New Gates in an Old Fence and Mrs Florence Maxwell described A Visit to a northern Beconin Tribe in lraque. Olive Moore led prayers with C E giving the benediction. Business matters were discussed and the meeting closed.
The article lists students with perfect attendance over six weeks including David Meyer and Sadie Peters. It notes Dale Hawkins and Janet Stapp scoring 10 in spelling and mentions first graders reading the Elson Gray basic reader with workbooks, the fourth book they have read this year.
The airframe producer now uses 2,500 plastic parts across four military aircraft. Components include lightweight phenolic flooring antenna masts de-icer fluid tanks and bulkhead doors.
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