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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
8
A Washington grocer struggles with scarce paper bags as readers are urged to bring baskets and cartons for groceries. The note warns of serious shortages and urges conserving paper while sharing local updates on neighbors and community life.
Farm Bureau notes a January 11 meeting at the YMCA in Jackson and Franklin townships on Shortcuts in Housework led by J. W. Chandler and Ruth I. Foster with similar sessions planned for Oregon and Highland townships on January 14.
Funeral services for Harry E. Dodson were held yesterday. The Sherman’s funeral home conducted a service followed by a Methodist church service in Lone Tree led by Rev. Fred E. Miller. Pallbearers at the home service were Dale Gallagher Fred May Ray Whitehead Lester Luckenbill Grant Humston and George Breitenbach. Lone Tree pallbearers were Morse Kelso Lloyd Watson Charles Eden Harry Jarrard Bert Mathews and William Ashton. Burial occurred in Lone Tree cemetery.
Libe reports on a Des Moines gathering led by Prof. R. K. Bliss with representatives from industry, county garden directors, federated clubs, the A A A, PTA, press, and radio. Gov. Hickenlooper spoke on Iowa’s garden success, noting 125 million quarts canned and 26 million acres in gardens, and urged a 25 percent expansion to meet wartime needs.
Seeds should be protected from mice and rats. Use metal or glass containers rather than paperboard. Store seeds in a dry and preferably cool place.
One of 30 indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington on pro Nazi charges is Joseph E. McWilliams organizer of the Christian Mobilizers. The jury charged a plot to incite mutiny in the armed forces and overturn the United States government.
Council Bluffs activity reports a Junior Garden Club reducing child delinquency to prewar levels. A seed house rep urges buying garden seeds now to beat labor delays and seed shortages. Plan emphasizes limited varieties, adequate supplies, and starting victory gardens promptly.
Aboard a Liberty ship the hull and decks use plywood panels totaling about 16 thousand feet in area. The ship features woodwork above and below decks including cabins and bulkheads.
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