Brownout lighting ban begins February first 1945
Davenport Iowa January 238 Arthur 8 Lineberry district manager of the war production board said today the nationwide brownout order effective February 1 1945 prohibits certain specified types of electric lighting as one phase of the program to alleviate the fuel shortage utilities order U 9 virtually eliminates the use of electricity for outdoor advertising ornamental and display lighting Mr Lineberry said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Arthur
Lineberry
War Production Board
War Mobilization Order Aims to Save Coal and Limit Outdoor Lighting
A February 1 WPB order targets coal conservation by banning most outdoor lighting and advertising displays. It seeks about 2,000,000 tons annual savings,roughly 10 percent of a 25,000,000 ton goal cited by James F. Byrnes. Exceptions include essential public safety lighting and certified signs required for fire police and transit operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Byrnes
WPB
Prairie Flower News Notes Family Visits and Weddings
N Prairie Flower reports social visits across family homes in Washington and Udell Udell area. Residents attend gatherings and weddings with Dorothy Young and relatives while Albert Paul returns from Washington state for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don FF
Ausas
Bessie Phillips
Albert Paul
Washington State
Michel
Uthel
Donald Smith
Orville Sehulty
Geraldine
Walter Jackson
Joe Haller
Beverly Brown
Juanita Haller
Rotary hears county rationing board on wartime controls
Mrs. Frances Braden, chief clerk of the county rationing board, spoke at the Rotary noon meeting marking three years of wartime rationing. She outlined the program begun January 5 1942 with sugar first, now including fuel oil gasoline autos meals cheese fats rubber footwear stoves typewriters and bicycles. She warned of further restrictions in the coming year while stressing fair distribution to prevent shortages and runs on markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Cluir
Frances
D. N. Anwyl
Braden
L. A. Jones
O. EK. Schmitt
Raymond Wallace Enlists at 14 Returns Home Wounded
In Chicago a tru ant officer asks a grandma about Raymond Wallace. Margaret Cotton reveals Raymond, age 14 when he joined the Army overseas, is back home with wounds from St Lo France. He vows to resume schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Wallace
Margaret Cotton
Raymond
Chicago
St. Lo
France
Grandma Cotton
Caster Cups Protect Floors From Chair and Sofa Rollers
Small rubber or plastic caster cups placed under legs of chairs beds and sofas prevent sharp-edged rollers from cutting and scuffing floors.
Social Security Insurance Urged on U.S. Program
The ninth annual Social Security Board report to Congress calls for more adequate benefits for current insured and coverage for about 20 million workers not now in the program. Ottumwa official Norman Garthe says many groups would gain coverage if the proposals become law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
Social Security Board
Congress
Washington
Norman Garthe
Ottumwa Social Security Board
Mr. Garthe
Calls for Social Security reforms expand coverage and benefits
The board discusses broader social security coverage and extended benefits for military spouses and families. Proposals include lowering widow eligibility ages, raising low-wage worker payments, revising the average wage formula, and ensuring protection of benefits when service ends.
North Dakota Sheep Woollooms Through Life of Maggie
Maggie the North Dakota pet sheep died of old age after 15 years. Her fleece was carded spun and knitted at the scene producing 288 pairs of woolen socks and stockings 50 pairs of mittens 5 men's sweaters 2 babies sweaters 2 wool knit blankets 2 wool comforters and 1 lady's sweater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
North Dakota
Guide to Sprinkling Clothes for Ironing Finish
Use a bottle sprayer sprindler or whisk broom to dampen fabrics evenly. Do not dampen knit cottons or heavy play clothes. Warm water speeds ironing. roll garments tightly and sleep overnight for a smoother finish.
Window Draperies and Exterior Harmony
The article notes that exterior curb appeal hinges on uniform window treatments. It observes that straight hangings draw less attention than tiebacks and that if draperies hang straight, sheer curtains should align similarly to keep a coordinated look.
The Rocking Chair Brigade Dinner Party Notes
Mrs Harriet Coulter and Clara Faulkner hosted a dinner for local women at Mrs Coulter’s home. The piece reflects community ties and local memories including Ed Koupp’s health, a batavia fire victim, and gossip about bread slicing and social habits.
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Harriet Coulter
Clara Faulkner
Court House
Mrs. Coulter
Parsley Gardening in the Kitchen Window
Grow a bright garnish plant by placing halved small sponges in a bright dish, keeping them moist, and sprinkling parsley seeds on the sponge halves. The plant will supply fresh parsley for garnish and daily use at the table.
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Anne Shirley
Dennis Day
Phillip Poms Ys
WED. & Thurs
Warner Baxter
Nina Foch
George Zucca
Phrilling
G. I
Nmas
Tumoraec
Farmers’ Store
Gibson's Pork & Beans
Sauerkraut
Jar
Lewis Lye
Farmers’ Co-operative Store
North
Iowa Ave
Aari
Ption
Loop
Young Peoples Socialist League
Eleanor Guttman
Lulu Peterson
Nancy Gilliland
Mary Shannon
Agnes Moorehead
Natal
State Dept
Archibald Macleish
Port
New Dealer
Roosevelt
F. DR
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr
International
Kid Wes
UC Ea L
Pioneer Drug Store
U.S
Garike
Maggie Wooly
Martin's
Rocking Chair
Ed Koupp
The
Saturday Journal
Mast Lynn
Mass
Max Giltner
Batavia
Giltner
Frank Gobble
Claude Tucker
Mincoen Marsley
Vicks VA
Ainsworth
Firemen’s
Highland Palace Club
Red Steele
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation
COX Motor Company
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