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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1944
Page
4
Recap of truck tire rationing notes that Class A requires no certificates beyond the third inspection period through March 31 and Class B through June 30, indicating tightened certificate requirements for tire inspections and stock control.
The notice lists class C ration and bulk coupons valid through May 31 and details for gasoline coupons A B C E and R. It requires car owners to write their license number and state on all gasoline coupons to prevent black market activity. Period No 3 4 5 coupons are specified with validity through March, September, and unspecified dates.
Washington Lodge No. 2 AEF and ALM conducts a regular meeting on the first Friday each month. Rus sell Goodin is W M and A W Yard is secretary.
The notice lists westbound and eastbound train numbers with departure times including the Golden State Limited and Southwest Express, plus multiple Californian and mixed trains. It also documents local Davenport and Kansas City routes, and Burlington Parelways bus departures from Washington with times and purchase notes at the depot and cafe.
The article lists ration stamp changes with stamps valued at ten points under War Book IV and tokens worth one point, outlines validity dates for various food stamps and air stamps, notes indefinite validity for some coupons, and records a family move and a death in the community with sympathy extended.
Dayton Grove记 reports several family moves and illness notes. Mr and Mrs Raymond Hammon and family relocated south of Ainsworth while Mr and Mrs Merty joined the Wombacher farm vacated by Mr Hammond. Mrs Sadie Moore returned from Rock Island after her mother Mrs W H Mahoney fell ill but is gradually improving.
A Rexall Laboratories salve for athlete's foot is urged as an effective fungicide. The 1% oz tube sells for 49 cents at Pioneer Drug Store and Rexall locations, with doctors endorsing its use to treat ringworm of the feet.
Grace and Glen McCoy share relief after receiving a letter from Glen Jr an electrician aboard an aircraft carrier written on the eighth. He reports active service in the southwest Pacific as Grace and Glen read of his experiences amid wartime. The note appears in a Wayland column alongside local visits and family updates dated February 26.
A large card party at St. Marys hall in Riverside drew 40 euchre and pinochle tables as pupils of St. Marys school organized by the Sisters of Charity held a pre Lent event. High scores went to Jack Miller in euchre and Ed Rotenburger in pinochle with consolation prizes awarded to Reno Drolt and Miss Mildred Schneider.
Mr and Mrs H L Wyse hosted a pinochle party Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Alvin Graber and Mr and Mrs Dannie Roth traveled to Kirksville last Tuesday where Mrs Roth stayed for a week's medical observation and examination at a hospital. Ted Tschantz is employed with Blythe Construction Co.
Notice to J D Dayton Florence Dayton and Daryl D Dayton that the described real estate currently taxed in their name has an expiration. The notice states the parties in possession and the property details are involved in the tax records and require action by the recipients.
In Washington County Iowa the East 22 feet of Lot 7 and West 22 feet of Lot 5 in Block 16 Original Plat were sold for 1939 taxes on May 19 1941 to Dora Jones. Redemption expires ninety days after service of this notice. Treasurer’s Deed will be issued if not redeemed. Dated February 28.
The item describes Mexiana soothing medicated powder used to form a protective coating between skin and dating bed clothes to ease irritation.
A fragment notes Dora Jones in 1944 discussing that success comes more from sales ability than from inherent talent, highlighting Buxton as a case study in practical achievement despite limited means.
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