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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1945
Page
5
U S Department of Agriculture estimates show rural farm population fell from 30 9 million in 1940 to just over 25 million in 1945, a decline of about 17 percent. The five year period saw roughly one in six people leaving the farm.
A roster lists county officials including Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W E Howell County Superintendent Lester B Krabill County Coroner Dr W S Kyle and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Haive P Wilson Arthur Wiley among others and chiropractors named locally.
The Washington Independent School District announces Superintendent M. M. Schell and Principal Miss Ethel McCreedy. School Board members include President Harry Rumseyer and Secretary CC Weldin, with Richard A. Stewart, Henry B. Bailey, B. F. Bostwick Jr., and Marion George. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month. officers include Victor Blattner and W. Mi Yard as secretary.
A radar altimeter is adopted as auxiliary equipment on multiple army aircraft. It measures true height above terrain by timing the downwards radio pulse reflection and conversion to feet. The compact unit weighs about 30 pounds and shares transmitter receiver hardware.
When a caster drops out of old furniture turn it over and pour melted paraffin into the hollow. Insert the caster and let the wax harden to secure it.
Zinc California produced 15,767,000 pounds valued at 1,766,000 dollars during 1944, reflecting strong wartime demand. The year saw higher sales, with production volume reaching near record levels and sustaining regional metal supplies.
A series of railroad service notes showing westbound and southwest routes with stop patterns. Details include train numbers No 3 No 11 No 13 No 44 and No 4 with stations at Washington Kansas City and California. times range from early morning to evening and specify sleeping coach or California passenger discharges. The notes indicate limited stops and daily regular schedules.
Public timetable details across multiple lines and bus services. Listings include departures and arrivals for trains No. 430 No. 429 No. 28 No. 22 No. 3 No. 25 No. 8 No. 26 and local Burlington and Bee Line Transit routes with note on ticket purchases at the depot and Winga's Cafe as agent.
The piece notes a shift from traditional New Year calls to a carnival like merrymaking on New Year Eve. Younger generations prefer a last fling before the morrow while watchnight meetings decline. The essay traces changes from postwar urban growth and the old custom of paying calls fading in large cities.
Netta Carson resolves to do good on New Year’s Day and writes two dozen thank you letters. Her praise for a elevator boy Jed, a beat officer, and a timid glove counter leads to a raise, promotion, and pay boost for several city workers. The simple act unfolds across a big city of strangers.
The 80 acre Davis farm five miles southwest of Columbus Junction sold at auction for 173 dollars an acre to C. E. Pierce, subject to Polk county probate court approval. Auctioneers were Paul Klotz and H. M. Duncan. James Hoben was the tenant.
Crawfordsville article reports the Legion Auxiliary bazaar and dinner raised 200 for veterans and their families. Community donations and volunteer service were noted as key to the fundraiser. The piece also covers local notices including discharge news and a cooperative family dinner honoring Cloyce Messenger.
U S department of agriculture researchers developed a modified cotton fabric resistant to mildew and rot. The fabric withstood burial for over six months with only slight loss in strength. A key use is bags for packing fruits and vegetables.
Store margarine in the refrigerator on arrival. Place the bottom half in a covered dish away from vegetable odors and, after coloring, repack it in its own container and keep it refrigerated.
The guidance notes seeding lawns may continue until October 1 but warns delaying seeding too long is poor practice.
Scientists assert the Earth's core is mainly a nickel iron alloy with a solid inner core and liquid outer layer. These findings arise from seismic data and high pressure experiments.
The article notes baseball is especially popular in Japan, second only to the United States and Canada in broader appeal, highlighting cultural enthusiasm for the sport.
Report notes meningitis and diphtheria are more common in England than in the United States, highlighting higher disease incidence in Britain.
The text explains that honey is the nectar collected from flowers, gathered and moisture reduced by bees, resulting in a liquid largely composed of sugar. It notes honey is known for its flower derived sweetness.
Text notes Iran's long recorded past extending back at least 1400 years before the Christian era, indicating deep historical roots in the region.
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