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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1946
Page
4
A new six row, smooth awn barley named Lars has been developed by the Minnesota experiment station. It outyields Wisconsin 38 and adds three to four pounds per bushel in test weight. Availability will be limited in 1946.
Funeral home occupies 116 118 East Main Street next to the library with a listed phone number 95.
East Side Square shows county officers including County Attorney County Auditor County Clerk County Engineer and Welfare Agent. Names appear for Sheriff Treasurer Superintendent of Schools Coroner and County Supervisors along with physicians and chiropractors, with office contact details.
The Washington Independent School District lists Superintendent, Principal of Junior High, and School Board members including President Miss Ethel McCreedy and Secretary C P Weldin. Regular meetings set for the first Friday of each month under the A F and A M No 26 schedule with Vic tor Mistiner and W M A W Yard noted.
Organic matter from crop residues and manure is essential for crop land. It helps retain soil moisture and nourishes soil bacteria, acting as a sponge and food source for roots. Continuous rotting releases nutrients crops need.
A cloth or hot pad should be used to handle hot utensils and care taken when opening them to prevent steam scalding the face. To remove a pan cover safely lift the far edge first on roasters steam ing kettles and pressure cookers.
Train numbers and times list westbound and eastbound routes including Golden State Limited Southwest Express California daily trains and schedule notes. Noted stops include Washington for sleeping car and coach passengers, Kansas City and beyond, with California passengers discharged on No 4 and sleeping car arrangements on No 3.
Comprehensive timetable listing daily and excluding Sunday train arrivals and departures for B. & Q. R. R. Co. Davenport-Kansas City and Kansas City Davenport locals, Burlington Trailways eastbound buses from Washington with multiple routes and times, Bee Line Transit connections to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt. Pleasant Fort Madison Macomb Quincy and other cities, ticketing at the local depot 107 W 2nd.
An editorial note describes a weekly Washington Bureau column addressing veteran and serviceman family issues. Readers may submit questions to the Bureau at 1616 Eye Street N W Washington D C for later answers in the column.
The War Department explains discharge points continue to accrue in service with updated freeze dates. Questions cover study opportunities in Japan, widows’ pensions, and eligibility rules for discharge and mustering-out pay for various cases.
Dr. George N. Hoffer of Lafayette Indiana warns farmers against selling soil fertility capital and urges use of scientific knowledge and soil tests. He says successful farming relies on close cooperation with nature and that crops and animals profit from proper soil management and fertilizers.
The article notes that nearly 90 percent of human tularemia infections come from contact with rabbits and other animals. It reports that dogs cats coyotes and foxes have been cited as carriers, while treatment options are limited and penicillin is largely ineffective.
The description notes the great seal of the United States featuring a large eye above a pyramid that appears on U S currency. It mentions the symbol commonly seen on dollar bills and its iconic placement.
A light weight knapsack feeder construction allows hand feeding when a cart is impractical. Build from % inch plywood with a bottom 18 by 12 inches and height 12 inches for a compact, portable feed box.
The intrusion of wholesale and retail drug interests into animal health draws federal attention. Farmers are urged to buy only from reliable firms and only tested products approved by recognized authorities to avoid harm to the livestock industry.
Bluing does not whiten clothes but creates a whiter appearance by camouflaging the yellow or dulling caused by poor washing.
Mr and Mrs Walter Leet have moved into their newly purchased home in West Chester formerly owned by Mrs Lady Dusenberry The house built in 1892 1893 serves as a United Presbyterian parsonage on highway 92 South Side The Leets made improvements including stairway relocation room partitions remodeling wallpaper rewiring and new fixtures Several neighbors and local residents are noted with visits and recent events in the community including coach Gordon Winlock Howard Stewart and families reassessing local ties
When shades are new and clean, rub them lightly with wax to polish while a gentle dusting keeps them clean. This method preserves brightness and extends the shade’s life.
Mrs Clarence Rummelhart hosted the Riverside Y club at her northeast Riverside home with Mrs Rose Shebanek and her daughter as guests. The report lists school activities including Iowa Every Pupil Tests, a waste paper drive, a 4 H meeting, graduation photos, and student moves.
Riverside defeated Kalona 41 to 30 marking Kalona’s first loss to Riverside in eight years. The result energized fans with a solid defensive display and a clear Riverside lead throughout the game.
A belated New Year dinner at Mrs. Tressie Hopping’s Brighton home honored Raymond Kephart who was recently discharged as a sergeant after overseas service in 1942. Guests included seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren along with family and friends from Columbus Junction Fairfield and nearby. Elmer Harland is ill with flu.
The program moved about 15,000,000 tons of food abroad from March 1941 to July 1945 under the lend lease effort, reflecting a major wartime aid initiative.
In the stable the daily use of fly spray keeps cows comfortable and quiet. Milkers work more efficiently and milk stays cleaner. Tail switching decreases, reducing disturbance and mess.
The notice urges regular defrosting to prevent thick ice buildup on freezing units and reduce operating costs. It advises defrost when frost reaches a quarter inch and suggests covering foods to limit frost, noting exceptions for certain items with built in coverings like oranges.
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