Short Apple Crop Highlights 1945 in New England
The 1945 apple crop in New England was the smallest since 1910 and even smaller than the 1921 crop once deemed a terrific disaster by old timers.
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New England
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1945
Page
6
County Officials List Names and Posts
A full slate of county officers is announced including County Attorney John Owen, County Auditor Stan Kiesey, County Clerk R. R. Noonan, County Engineer W. P. Rawn, and County Welfare Director Mrs. Virginia Romine. Also listed are County Recorder Mrs. Harriet Coulter, Sheriff Harold Putnam, Treasurer W. E. Howell, Supt. of Schools Lester B. Krabill, Coroner Dr. W. S. Kyle, and County Supervisors Ned Morrow Have P Wilson and Arthur Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Owen
Stan Kiesey
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Virginia
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Have P. Wilson
Arthur Wiley
Washington Independent School District Announces Administrative Lineup
Superintendent M. M. Schell. Principal of Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy. School Board includes President Harry nmumseyer, Secretary CC Weldin, Richard A Stewart, Henry B Bailey, B F Bostwick Jr, Marion George. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings first Friday monthly. Victor Blattner WM and A. W. Yard listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Independent School District
M. M. Schell
Ethel McCreedy School Board
Harry Nmumseyer
CC. P. Weldin
Richard A. Stewart
Henry B. Bailey
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Marion George
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Victor Blattner
WM. A.W. Yard
Longest Straight Rail Line Crosses Nullarbor Plain
The Trans Australian railway spans 330 miles of uninterrupted straight track through the Nullarbor plain in southern Australia. The plain is a vast limestone formation with no hills valleys trees or towns along this stretch. The next longest straight segment is 205 miles between Mackenna and Junin on Argentina's Buenos Aires and Pacific railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nullarbor Plain
Australia
South America
Mackenna
Junin
Buenos Aires and Pacific
Argentina
Train Schedule Notices for Local Lines
Arrives Nov 28 Mixed Train at 10 45 a m and leaves No 22 Mixed Train at 11 30 a m daily except Sunday. West Bound No 3 Davenport Kansas City local departs 9 48 a m. No 25 Southwest Limited and East Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 5214 p m. No 26 Southwest Limited departs 1 12 a m. Nos 3 and daily except Sunday. L R Carbee Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Haight
Davenport
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Ltd
Aopame Ince Ncen
L. R. Carbee
Burlington Trailways Westbound and Eastbound Bus Schedules
Westbound bus No 3 leaves Washington at 5 00 am bus No 13 at 9 45 am bus No 7 at 4 42 pm. Eastbound bus No 4 at 9 30 pm bus No 8 at 4 10 pm bus No 10 at 8 05 pm. All eastbound buses go to Chicago. Tickets sold at Bus Depot. Winga's North Side Cafe offers full trip tickets from coast to coast at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Washington
Chicago
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Bee Line Transit Buses Local Schedule
Transit timetable lists routes from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City Washington Mt Pleasant Mt Madison Fort Madison Macomb Quincy Ill and beyond with multiple departure arrivals and a depot at 107 W 2nd. Tickets sold at the local depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BEE Line Transit
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Macomb
Quincy
Ill
Mt. Madison
FT. Madison
Winfield
Morning Sun
Burlington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Indianola
Kansas City
Keota
W. 2Nd
Fatitn
Malaria Fear Sparks New Alliance in Charlton Hills
Deputy Bill Riordan confronts a false alarms case at Ellen Maybury's cottage revealing her malaria flare ups from Red Cross days. He tends her, names her Ellen, and proposes a supportive friendship with nurse duties in return for companionship from him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Riordan
Ellen Maybury
Riordan
Los Angeles County
Maybury
Charlton Hills Road
Willco
Charlton Hills
Bougainville
Jungles
Red Cross
Mrs. Maybury
Ellen
Bill
January Observances and Watch Night Services Across denominations
The article notes January as a legal holiday nationwide and highlights watch night services begun by the Methodist Episcopal church, dating back to 1770 with St. George's Philadelphia leading the practice in 1944. It references Janus as the origin of January and covers naval and army regulations designating January 1 as a holiday on ships and bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. George's Methodist Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
America
District of Columbia
Massachusetts
Army
Navy
Cooking Sweet Potatoes Without Peeling Preserves Vitamin C
Oven or kettle cooking without peeling retains 69 to 83 percent of vitamin C. Tests show unpeeled sweet potatoes keep more nutrients and save time. Some add a touch of sugar to boiling water for sweeter flavor.
Stipple Spray Technique Prompt Improves Painting Texture
An instruction style note explains a stipple spray method using a stencil or schedule to create a stippled texture when painting. It highlights spraying steps to achieve a dotted surface effect and suggests practical tips for even coverage.
Mummers Parade History Highlights From Philadelphia
The Mummers Parade evolved from English and Swedish customs in Philadelphia with roots before the Revolution. George Washington became a central figure after the war, and the city began formal sponsorship in 1886 by the Silver Crown New Year’s association. City recognition followed in 1901 as participation grew, with 12,000 marchers and 300,000 spectators on New Year’s Eve 1930, the event lasting into the New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pasadena
George Washington
St. George
Silver Crown
Bond Street
Comes Out Fighting New Year Customs
Danish families celebrate New Year's Eve by breaking crockery and tossing it at friends. The tradition ends with the tossers running back for doughnuts and an invitation in. The most popular household is judged by the debris left at the doorstep each New Year morning.
Illinois Cropland Crops Reach 90 Percent Share
Illinois cropland focused on corn, soybeans, oats and hay making up about 90 percent of total crops, highlighting strong emphasis on primary staples in the state’s agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Tilimnie
John Deere
McCormick-Deering
McCormick Deering
McCormick- Deering
Black and Decker
Bee Practices Show Efficient Progress Insemination
Artificial insemination of bees becomes a reality as the bee culture laboratory develops a method to fertilize queens for value driven breeding. Beekeepers are advised to clip queen wings to curb wanderlust and remove drones to prevent trouble. Feeding tips note pollen-enhanced syrup boosts egg laying within 12 hours, with nectar content variation and higher laying linked to mustard, manzanita, and sweet clover nectar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Culture Laboratory
Department of Agriculture
Not Too Late to Mulch Strawberry Beds Now
Mulching strawberry beds reduces winter injury and erosion and prevents soil heaving from freeze thaw. Salt hay is best, with straw or spoiled hay acceptable. Apply two tons per acre when ground is solid enough for a truck, covering rows and middles so plants are not visible.
GE Stock-Tank De-Icer Aids Farmers In Freezing Weather
General Electric presents a stock-tank de-icer that requires no adjustments or maintenance. Simply plug into a light circuit and it floats on water to melt ice, solving a common problem for farmers in freezing spells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
Dry Mash Hopper for Laying House Use
Describes a dry mash hopper designed for placement in the laying house or for growing stock. It should be hung about eight inches above the litter.
Soil nutrition and regional deficiencies affect profitable farming
The American Veterinary Medical Association notes soil peculiarities across the country cause nutritional deficiencies in livestock. Regions such as the swine belt and milk sheds developed partly due to existing nutritional facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Veterinary Medical Association
Tractor Growth on Illinois Farms Surges in 25 Years
Over a quarter century Illinois farms expanded the tractor fleet from about 22 000 to more than 150 000 tractors. The rise reflects intensified farming, mechanization, and broader agricultural modernization across counties and enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
W. Smith Buys Mottet Farm in Iowa Territory Move
Wesley Smith purchases the 158 acre Mottet farm 314 miles northwest of Gladwin for 15000 dollars. The G N Duncan agency of Columbus Junction handles the sale. Mottet buys an 80 acre Johnson county farm and will move early 1946. Funeral services for Mrs Wesley Solomon are held in Lone Tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Junction
Wesley Smith
Gladwin
Louis Mottet
G. N. Duncan
Columbus Junction
Wesley Solomon
Conesville
Theatholic Church
Lone Tree
Swank Cemetery
Washinewton
Kalona
Wellman
Washingsgen
Efficient Dishwashing Idea From Kitchen Help
An old kitchen tip advises keeping a small pad or container of sudsy water on the breadboard to soak utensils as they become soiled. Soaking reduces hard rubbing later and saves soap while cutting dishwashing time.
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TIN Shop
City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
Washington St
Washington Fruit Mkt
Edmund PD
Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Building
Benteco Food Store
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
W. Livingston
Attorney Abstract Department
West Main St
Court House
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Police
Lloyd Lytle
John Lowash
C. P
Eee
Ruth Church Park
Marian
W. B. Dupuis
T. W. Harwood
R. F. McFarlane
Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery City
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
Sherman
Optometrists
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Chiropractors
Chas. C. Brown
Res
Methodist
BEE Line Bus Depot
Golden State Limited
California
Oskaloosa Branch
Soucy Gs Batcem Aires
Buncay
O. B
Winga's Cafe
By Joyce N. Martin
Janus
W. Smith
Mottet Farm
Martha Butler
H. A. Harbison
Luckey and Harbison Implement
Main
Walnut Streets
Dorothea Roundy
Mrs. Solomon
Mercy Hospital
Elma Gesling
Jasper Solomon
James Gesling
Robert Hynes
Hynes
H. W Eliason
West Walnut Street
Germany
Bobby
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
Texas
Rio Grande Valley
Palm City Realty Company
Milton Rue
Waugh
Kruger
J. B. Kunath
J. E. Kunath
East Washington Street
Palm City Realty Co
Casa de Palmas
Mcallen
Guernsey
T. B
New Hampshire
Marion Oats
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