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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1944

Page

6

Mrs Robertson Honored at 85th Birthday Dinner

In Dublin on February 18 a cooperative dinner at the Arford Richardson home celebrated the birthdays of Mr Richardson and Mrs Margaret Robertson. Mrs Robertson turns 85 on February 9 and was joined by numerous family members and friends including many Robersons, Littles, Mangolds, and Randalls. Several relatives unable to attend due to illness or service were noted. The event followed by community gatherings at the Valley and New Haven Ladies Aids.

Dublin Ar’ford Richardson Richardson Margaret Robertson Lee Sanders Patty Leland Ollie van Dyke Ft. Madison Glenn Little Ivan Little Linda Waltery Wolfe Cleo Trier Karen Sharon Roscoe Robertson Clayton Leroy Richardson Phyllis JoAnn Sherry Join Hough Larry Jay W. C. Robertson Mirs Keith Augustine Reita Gerry Roy Johnson Judy Carol Dean Janice Airs Robertson Cpl Clove England Navy Pvt Glenn Miller Army Air Base Lincoln Neb Gertie Sanders Olive Sanders Hoscoe Robertson Edward Iogie Jake Seethout Clarence Randall Robert Roy Randall Charles Randall Nick Tinnes Cloyee Tinhes Bride Verne Dill Donnie Howard Mangold Charlie Mayer Homie New Haven Ladies Aid Wayne Mangold

Banquet Planned for Fathers and Sons

WESTCHESTER February 18 The annual fathers and son banquet will be held at the Methodist church Tuesday evening February 22 Rev H W Munster and Robert Stephens will arrange the program Mrs Fred Forinash and Mrs Roy Gardner will supervise the kitchen The Comrade Class of the Methodist Sunday school with Mrs Troy Forinash as director will run the dining room and ensure proper service at seven o clock

Westchester Methodist Church H. W. Munster Robert Stephens Fred Forinash Roy Gardner Methodist Sunday School Troy Forinash

Thankful acknowledgment from the Richards and Olyey Set

Mr and Mrs Stanley Richards Mrs Eleanor Olyey Set David Brinning extend heartfelt thanks to those who expressed sympathy during our recent bereavement.

Stanley Richards Eleanor Olyey David Brinning

Disinfect the Brood E R House With Par O San

A brief note instructs disinfecting the brood er house using Par O San product to kill germs. The message emphasizes sanitation and disease prevention in the poultry facility.

Peel Eggs Easily With Quick Ice Water Dip

Peel hard cooked eggs by cracking shells immediately after cooking and placing in cold water for ten minutes. The cold dip prevents yolks from turning dark. Slice eggs without breaking the yolk by dipping the knife in warm water before cutting.

Moisture in Homes Through Evaporation and Ventilation

Evaporation from kettles pans and house plants helps keep air moist. Natural slow air circulation and occasional fresh air ventilation improve comfort in insulated homes.

Washington Lodge 26 Regular Meeting Friday Night

Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Russel Goodin is WM and A W Yard is secretary, with details for the fraternal gathering.

Washington Lodge No Russell Goodin W. M A. W. Yard

Train Schedule Fragments Include Limiting Stops

The clipped timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with names such as the Golden State Limited and Southwest Express, noting regular stops and loading for passengers in Washington and Kansas City. It specifies sleeping car and coach passenger rules and California discharges.

Southwest Express Washington Kansas City California

Local Train Schedules and Operator Notes

A railroad timetable lists No. 430 daily except MERION with 7:00 am, No. 429 daily except ROGET at 1:00 am. Agent Goodlander notes No. 33 Mixed Train 10:45 am arrival and No. 22 Mixed Train 11:30 am departure, with all trains daily except Sunday. West Bound No. 8 Davenport to Kansas City departs 9:58 am, East Bound No. 8 Kansas City to Davenport departs 6:14 pm. Nos. 3 and 8 daily except Sunday per agent notices.

Merion Cernmeneatentess L. Goodlander C. F. Anderson C. M Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Davenport Dodreee W. C. Bell

House Committee Condemns Peace Now Movement as Seditious

The House committee led by Rep. Martin Dies denounces the Peace Now movement as seditious and plotting treason. The organizing committee is headed by George W. Hartman, a former Columbia professor and New York Socialist mayoralty candidate now teaching at Harvard.

House Committee Martin Dies George W. Hartman Hartman Columbia University New York Harvard International

Ration and coupon dates for wartime vehicle tires and essentials

The notice lists inspection periods for Class A and B ration tires, bulk coupons, and commercial vehicle rules through early 1945. It warns tire shortages and urges conserving tires, with valid dates for gasoline, sugar, processed foods, stamps, and shoes coupons and notes family exchange rights.

Burlington Prailways Local Bus Schedule

Daily eastbound buses from Washington bound for Chicago with multiple departures. Bus No 3 at 6 08 a m Bus No 5 at 10 56 a m Bus No 7 at 7 45 a m Bus No 2 at 2 60 a m Bus No 6 at 10 35 a m Bus No 10 at 8 50 p m Tickets available at Bus Depot Winga s North Side Cafe and North Side Square.

Burlington Washington Omaha Chicago Chi Cago Winga North Side North Side Square

Bee Line Transit Schedules Across Iowa and Nearby Cities

The Bee Line transit lists bus departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt Pleasant Winfield Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa and Knoxy with multiple daily times. Key routes include Washington to Iowa City at 6 45 am 10 35 am and 6 50 pm and reverse from Cedar Rapids to Washington with arrivals around 9 26 am 3 1F pm and 8 25 pm.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Mt. Pleasant . Ly Mt. Pleasant Mt. Pleasant Ly Winfield, Burlington Knoxy

Loose cotton samples vary within fields

Notes on seed, ginner, and bale variation show five $2nds of an inch staple difference in the same field. Differences in trash and color also occur within areas, and ginning can vary across bale portions. An old tailor trick to oil scissors is described as a tuning tip.

School teacher shortages and attrition in early 20th century

In 1910-20 about 18,000 schools had no teachers of any kind and 45 009 to 50 000 schools were taught by teachers below the minimum legal standards. In 1919-20 some 143 600 public school teachers left their posts.

Fit for King Pork Roast with Cherry Skewers

A pork loin roast topped with a row of red cherries on toothpicks will wow the family. Serve the roast with whole onions and broccoli with pimiento stars or, if no onions, glazed sliced apples. Garnish with parsley sprigs.

Censorship Draws Criticism Over Rome Front Reports

Allied censorship restrictions on correspondents covering fighting near Rome draw sharp criticism in Washington and London. OWI chief Elmer Davis asks War Department to probe. Sir James Grigg promises immediate inquiries into Anzio dispatch censorship. Alexander visits near Cisterno.

Rome Harold A. la G. Alexander Italy Im Washington London Elmer Davis OWI War Department James Grigg Anzio Naples Alexander Cisterno Internatios

Quick Spaghetti Method for Perfect Texture

The method suggests cooking spaghetti briefly then rinsing with cold water, setting aside in a colander, and reheating in boiling salted water for two minutes when ready to serve. It emphasizes preventing mush by controlling doneness and using a quick reheat step.

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G. Robinson Glenn Ford Marguerite Chapman Edgar Buchanan M. Robertson H. J. Mangold The Kermit Payne's Orchestra Journal Building John Shields & Sons YUEL Blanche Spevacek Beauty Nook National Bank Bee Line Taxi BEE Line Bus Depot Oskaloosa Go. B Arle RTE LI Rin PN IFAT M-G-M Vaki Mary Eleanon Mickey R Rooney OB Kys juDd Peh Een Arance wynnerTu Virginia O'Brien Frank Morgan Lena Horne Marsha Hunt Marilyn Maxwell Donna Reed Margaret O'Brien June Allyson Gloria Dehaven Don Loper and Maxine Barrat John Conte Sara Kaden Ben Blue Frances Rafferty Mary Elliott Benny Carter His Frank Jenks Dick Simmons Frank Sally Ben Lessy Dancing Girls Late Pathe News Winga's Cafe BEE Line Transit Iowa Wesleyan Pioneer Ws Business College Iowa Earl Little South Marion Avenue Grunow Bruty Raymond Toehead Segrece Auto Parts West Madison K. C Harold C. Timm Muscatine Knotek Head Knotek Bros Riverside, Iowa Harold C. Tim Guy L. Pettit J. W. Chandler Washington State Bank
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