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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
6
Rationing rules now exempt certificates for recapping and using farm implement tires and inner tubes. Certificates remain required for buying any new tire and for used truck tires. An inspection step is necessary to obtain certificates.
The notice outlines inspection intervals of six months or five thousand miles for commercial vehicles and lists various gasoline coupons A and Et with specific gal amounts and validity dates. It notes non highway coupons and Form R-530C R-531C details, heating season coupon validity through August 1945, and urges timely use of Periods No 4 heating coupons plus Sugar Coupon No. 84 Book 4 (five pounds).
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F P M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Morrison Jr W M and A W Ward secretary are noted as officers.
A dense catalog of trains and buses lists No. 8 Golden State Limited and No. 11 Southwest Express with varied daily stops, plus No. 3 Davenport-Kansas City local and No. 8 Kansas City Davenport local. It also details WEST/EAST routes, departures from Washington, and multiple depot ticket notes for regional travel.
Processed Foods X5 Y5 Z5 A2 and B2 plus Blue Stamps Book 4 become valid. Five new blue stamps C2 to G2 start Monday Jan 1 for Meats Fats Cheese Q5 R5 Sh Red Stamps Book 4 become valid. Five new red stamps T5 to 5 start Sunday Dee 3 Shoes Airplane Stamps No1 No2 No3 Book 3 valid for one pair. loose shoe stamps invalid. remove stamps from book at purchase.
The article notes Lights of New York as the first full length talking picture shown the week of August 20, 1928. It traces sound experiments from Thomas Edison in 1913 and cites earlier uses of sound in What Price Glory and the 1927 Seventh Heaven. It mentions talking principles in Don Juan 1926 The Jazz Singer 1927 Tenderloin and Glorious Betsy 1928.
For serious wounds with heavy bleeding whole blood is needed not plasma. Historically it came from England, but new techniques allow shipment from the United States. Cleanliness of equipment and thorough washing of canning products are essential to prevent contamination and spoilage.
Farm buildings total present value around 10.5 billion dollars per WFA figures. Annual maintenance and replacement expenditure runs about 5 percent, roughly half a billion dollars.
Lt Bob Hotle and wife concluded a 30 day furlough at their parental home before departing for the western coast. The column also notes family visits, service member updates, local club events, sales, and illness updates from Westchester and surrounding towns, including Harold Miller’s furnace work and Maurice Bauer returning from Colorado.
A note reports that no rivers flow from Great Salt Lake Utah to the sea, emphasizing the lake’s endorheic basin and lack of outlet streams.
North Prairie Flower reports visitors and holiday gatherings. James Brotherton of West Liberty spent time at Donald Smith’s home. Kalona visitors Arthur Davison and Joe Christner came Tuesday morning. Dickie Anderson enjoyed Christmas break in Washington. Arthur Davison and family celebrated Christmas at the Davison home in Wayland. Dorothy Young visited Otto Sheetz’s house. Harold Schulty and Keith along with 0 P Schulty and Geraldine attended a Christmas dinner at Cecil Amlong’s home. Charlie Starr and Joyce with Donald Smith family were guests at Harvey Bower’s New Year’s celebration.
A scrapbag made from mosquito netting or other open mesh fabric helps locate a specific piece of material without emptying the bag. The method relies on visible gaps and orderly arrangement to speed selection.
The National Safety Council reports more than 17 000 American farm workers were killed in 1943. The figure underscores the deadly hazards linked to agricultural work during the period.
Cutting weeds when they first appear saves work later by reducing competition for moisture and fertility in the garden. Early control keeps plants healthier and minimizes ongoing upkeep.
South Highland residents report holiday travels and social calls. Clarence Lasek and family returned to Seneca Ind after Christmas with relatives the Knottn erus and Van Arkel families hosted Friday visitors. Francine Van Arkel left Newton after a week with the Lasek clan. New Year's Day gatherings included Mrs John Lasek visiting Loriie Ballard at Ows City. The Lasek family also visited the Horak home on Sunday.
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