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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
4
Government ration notices outline tire inspection periods for Class A through C rations and commercial vehicles, urging tire conservation as supplies run short. Fuel A coupons No 10 remain valid through March 21, with B and C coupons from 1943 valid for 2 gallons. No. 3 and No. 4 fuel oil coupons have March and September expirations, while sugar coupons No 30 and 40 cover March through canning needs.
The notice provides daily train timings for the Golden State Limited Southwest Express Californian and sleeping car services, plus eastbound and westbound departures. It includes Burlington Trailways bus times from Washington to Chicago, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Winfield, Sigourney, and Oskaloosa, with depot location at 107 W. 3rd and ticket notes for coast to coast travel.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Worshipful Master Russell Goodin leads. A W Yard serves as secretary.
February 28 1945 ration list shows G H J green stamps Book 4 valid through Feb 20 K L M Book 4 through Mar 2. Meats fats cheese canned fish V W Book 3 through Feb 26 X Book 3 through Feb 26 X Y Book 4 through Mar 20 % Book C through Mar 20 Shoes Coupon No 18 Book 1 one pair valid 30 days notice given. Airplane Stamp Coupon No 1 Book 3 one pair expiry date to be announced. Stamps may be exchanged between family members living under the same roof. Loose stamps not good.
Heavy spring rains washed a large hole into the road north of the Arthur Romine home, prompting county supervisors to inspect and order repairs. Work began Monday and will take several days to complete. Residents, including the Romine and Sheetz families, noted ongoing road danger and crews at the site.
United States electric generation relies on steam turbines for about two thirds of its output. The statement reflects the central role of turbine technology in meeting national energy demand.
Riverside February meeting of the Senior Needle club was hosted by Mrs C V Dautremont. Members and guest Lorena Kron enjoyed an afternoon of needlework and socializing with refreshments served by the hostess. Present were Bertha Tener William Knebel R H Heitzman Matilda Wieland Minnie Holtz Frank Lafourek Anna Walter C E Fitzsimmons William Kron Estelle Critz and others.
A classified note urges buyers to insist on known medicines for colds and cites Vicks VapoRub as a trusted, clearly identifiable remedy. It warns against unclear or unknown packages and advises asking for the trade name at the drugstore.
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