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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1944
Page
4
Government notice states certificates are no longer required for recapping truck tires under Class A ration related to the third inspection period through March 31 and Class B ration details pending.
Schedule details list trains No. 1 No. 11 No. 43 and mixed trains with daily operations except Sunday. Bus services No. 6 and No. 7 depart Washington at various times. Washington serves as hub for routes to Winfield Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxvile and Eastbound arrivals and departures noted.
Inspection periods extend through Feb 28 for Class C ration and bulk coupons. Vehicle inspections every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Gasoline Coupons No 10 valid through March 21. B and C issued before Dec 1, 1943 good for 2 gallons each. Fuel oil coupons No 3 valid through March 13. No 4 valid Feb 9 through Sept 30. Coupon 30 and 40 details for Book 4 show 5 lb allowances through March 3 and canning period respectively.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M observes a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Rus sell Goodin W M and A W Yard secretary handle the session.
The notice lists various food stamp categories with stamp books and validity dates, including green stamps Book 4 valid through February 20 Mareh 2u and other stamps through March 20. It notes that loose stamps are not good and stamps may be exchanged between family members living under the same roof.
U S Army Signal Corps film depicts the Rendova operation five miles from Munda. It covers naval bombardment, beach landing, jungle combat, and the build up of supply lines as American troops grip the island amid heavy anti air and Japanese counter attacks.
A wartime reflection notes that salvage and replacement of gear will occur, but the men who died for freedom cannot be replaced. It cites Rendova and Munda as the price paid by those who served.
In District Court Washington County Iowa case No. 7873 a writ claiming to be the last will of Mrs. N J Walker deceased dated July 7 1987 has been filed opened and read hearing for proof set for February 14 1944 at 9 00 A M at the courthouse Washington Iowa before the District Court or Clerk of Court all interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the will of the deceased by order of Clerk R R Noonan dated February 1944 Seal.
Neighbors and relatives surprised Mr and Mrs Paul Miller and son Ronnie at their Wayland home for a farewell party as they prepare to move to a Brighton area farm next week. Guests included the Reschty and Yoder families, the Meyers, Freyberger and Joe, Rev Willard Leichty and family, Will Eicher, Amasa Miller and others.
Mrs. Orval Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Wittmer, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Troyer and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Schlatter and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller and children, Lois and family, Wes ley, Edwin, Marian and Ellis Leichty, Joe Stauffer, and Mr. and Mrs. D J Alliman attended the event.
Lorena Kron hosted a miscellaneous shower for Florence Schillig bride elect at her Riverside home. Co hosts and guests included Mrs. John Knotek and Mrs. C. A. Kron among many others. The couple, Florence Schillig and Clement Kron, plan a February 15 wedding at Holy Trinity church in Richmond.
Mr and Mrs Lioyd Alliman hosted at six oclock Friday evening inviting Mr and Mrs Les-
A Martha Wittmer and guests gathered in Mt. Pleasant for a basket dinner marking the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alliman Wittmer. Attendees included Mr and Mrs. David Wittmer Rochelle of Burlington and several Wittmer family members. The event followed a study club meeting led by Mrs. Clarence Shumaker and Mrs. T. EK. Meyer.
A marine states that bayonets serve many roles beyond combat. The blade is described as a can opener, bush whacker, hatchet, and paring knife. Some individuals reportedly use them for personal grooming such as manicuring nails.
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