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Ration recap notes that Class A permits end after the third inspection period through March 31 while Class B permits extend into the fourth inspection period.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1944
Page
4
Ration recap notes that Class A permits end after the third inspection period through March 31 while Class B permits extend into the fourth inspection period.
Readers must follow the through dates for food and fuel coupons including Gasoline A No. 10 through March 21 B and C coupons valid for two gallons each after December 1 1943 and Periods 3 4 and 5 fuel allocations. Sugar and processed foods stamps and shoe stamps outlined with validity through specified dates and rules about family sharing and loose stamps.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Rus sell Goodin serves as W M and A W Yard is secretary as listed in the notice.
Daily timetable notes Eastbound and Westbound services including Golden State Limited No 3 No 4 and Southwest Express No 11 No 12 with regular stops at California and Washington. Sleeping car and coach passenger instructions indicate discharges and destination limits for California and Washington bound travelers.
A dense clipping lists multiple railroad departures and bus routes serving Washington and surrounding towns. It covers west bound Davenport to Kansas City line trains No. 3 and No. 25, east bound No. 8 and No. 26, mixed trains 10:45 a.m. arrivals, and Sunday exceptions, plus city bus services and depot ticketing details. It also notes connections from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with transit times to Mt. Pleasant and Winfield, and lists North Side Cafe for ticket purchases.
Shiloh locals list visiting families and neighbors from February events. Dave Schantz and relatives hosted or visited at multiple homes including Hill, Schantz, and Robison households. A pot luck at the school and outdoor games drew a large crowd. next meeting March 3 with French and Schantz families hosting.
H J Schoonover hosted visitors Sunday. Ray Miller of near Riverside called Monday morning. Howard Sigafoose and wife visited Sam Marsh Sunday evening and celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary.
Riverside news reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Leo Sehwaigert of Iowa City and Riverside relatives visiting in Iowa City. It also notes the funeral attendance for Josep Liska at Trinity Methodist church with several out of town relatives from West Liberty Maquoketa Iowa City Washington Camp Murphy Florida and Riverside contacts.
A Snowball dinner honored Cpl Harold Dean Batterson on 10 day leave at the Glen Fuhr home. Batterson received his wines January 24 at Fort Myers Florida. He is the son of Mrs. Leslie Brecht of Washington, with guests including Mr Brecht and family members.
Mrs. Donald Batterson hosts, guests include the Rebef family and honored visitors. Local residents visit, call on neighbors, and share meals from Crawfordsville to Iowa City. Sgt. John Harold Jones returns from Camp Roberts on furlough, while others recover from sickness and enjoy visits at kinfolk homes.
About seventy five attended a pot luck dinner at Bethel Church Wednesday evening in honor of five families leaving the community. Three members entering service were Thomas and Jean Walker and Lois Fitzgerald. Centerpieces were red roses and potted plants. a social hour followed with songs. William and Idug Davis were noted as Bethel’s two oldest members.
In Des Moines on February 14 Advance publicity notes Wendell Willkie’s weekend appearance as a private showing if he attends a Sunday reception for Republicans. The city hosts the National Farm Institute and an Iowa American Legion post officials conference during his visit.
Iowa Democrats and Republicans weigh the impact of having two Gillette names on the ballot. If Guy M. declines a U S Senate bid Les ter S. could seek governor, while Roosevelt era figures and others loom as potential replacements. Ed Dunn of Mason City, former U S attorney, is mentioned as a possible candiate. The note ends with thanks to supporters after a Mercy Hospital stay in Iowa City.
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