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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1944
Page
4
The notice explains changes in tire and inner tube certificates for farm and passenger tires, with certificates now required for new tires and used truck tires and a mandatory inspection to obtain certificates. It also lists various gasoline, fuel oil, sugar, and shoe stamp coupons with their validity dates and conditions.
The notice lists multiple train services including Golden State Limited and Southwest Express with regular or irregular schedules, plus Burlington routes and BEE LINE buses. It notes departures and arrivals between Washington and major hubs, with agent contacts and ticket outlets at the depot and local cafes.
At Dayton Grove on December 18 the Norman family visited Robert Stephens for Sunday dinner. The West Chester Comrade class served lunch at the Ted Anderson sale. Local women assisted with preparations for sending boxes to service members, while Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Moore hosted Mrs. Sadie Moore and family.
A historical note states that Eskimos have never participated in war and live almost exclusively on meat. The remark highlights their distinctive subsistence and isolation from conflict in cultural context.
The speaker pleads for mercy from God and a cleansed heart. He acknowledges sin, seeks inward wisdom, renews the spirit, and vows to teach others. He desires restoration, joy of salvation, and righteous offerings, ending with a plea for rebuilding Jerusalem and proper sacrifices.
The Clay township group of the Washington County Soils District met at the Clay school house Wednesday evening with O. W. Schmitter as chair and Paul Bechter as county technician. They plan to meet again next Wednesday evening at the same location. Donald Walton, a college student at Pella, visited for holiday vacation. The Clay church Missionary Society met at the Meacham home with Blanch Cline in charge. The annual Christmas exchange occurred and officers were reelected for the coming year. Lt. Clare Cooney spent a few days in town before a transfer.
The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines on Tuesday January 9 1945 at 10 o clock. Guests included Mr and Mrs Oliver Leppert and Mr and Mrs Julius Cline at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Starr. The Ladies Social Club hosted a 1 o clock luncheon at the home of Mrs Robert Wead in Washington. The Christmas program is planned for the schoolhouse Friday evening and the church Christmas program for Sunday. Rev BE Willy has been unable to preach in Clay the last two Sundays due to illness.
Bids on the final report of the Highway Committee and other state printing are invited. Bids will be received until the specified hour and date, opened and read, with the board reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Address inquiries to S. W. Needham Superintendent of Printing, State House Des Moines.
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