Bus Lines Offer Interstate Tickets From Washington Depot
The Jackson Bus Lines advertise trips to Iowa City with departures from Washington and Knoxville, listing specific times for westbound and eastbound routes. Local vendors sell tickets for the coast to coast trip at the Bus Depot and North Side locations.
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Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Iowa City
Washington
Knoxville
Sullivan Bus Lines
Iowa
Ordnancoo Plant
Turkey feed efficiency and growth rate notes
Under good conditions a turkey yields 1 lb live meat for 4 lb feed in about 6 to 7 months. A meat-type heavy chick requires 6 to 7 lb feed per 1 lb live weight over the same period.
Iron Utensils Ranked Among Royal Jewels in Edward III Era
During Edward III's reign the royal household classified iron utensils as jewels, reflecting unique royal inventory practices and the value placed on everyday items as symbolic treasures.
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England
Edward III
Royal Household
What You Buy With WAR BONDS
Wartime appeal explains that buying bonds funds military air and ground operations. Paratroopers risk their lives to spread democracy as lines of Europe join Greece Yugoslavia Holland Norway. The message urges saving and payroll deductions to finance the war effort.
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Europe
Sam
Greece
Jugoslavia
Holland
Norway
Geronimo
United Nations
U.S. Treasury Department
Ainsworth social notes highlight gatherings and visits
Mrs. T. C. Davis hosted the Wednesday Kensington club with needlework and a one course luncheon. J. A. Marsh celebrated his 76th birthday with dinner guests including Mrs. Marsh and grandchildren Carolyn and Monte Marsh. The Glad Hands society met for a pot luck dinner at Mrs. McCreedy’s. next week a U. P. church meeting will feature a report by Mrs. Wilma Hunt. Others mentioned include Ray Nordyke, Mrs. Larry Trotter, Neal Sands, Corp. Clifford Ross, and Mrs. Mabel Fullerton visiting from Iowa City.
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Bess Jones
Della Miller
Mary Marr
Marshes
Carolyn
Monte Marsh
Park Ridge
Ill
Glad Hands Missionary Society
Belle MecCreedy
Washington
McCreedy
U. P. Church
Wilma Hunt
Pittsburg
Penn
Ray Nordyke
Chicago
Larry Trotter
Sheepshead Bay
N. Y
Milwaukee
Wis
Merchant Marine
Neal Sands
New Jersey
A. E. Sands
Martha Fry
Buckeye, Ariz
Dorothy Erickson
Viola
Sands
Corp
Clifford Ross
Ft. Meade
N. D
O. R. Thoma
Mabel Fullerton
Iowa City
Thoma
Nephew of Monmouth Soldier Killed in Vermont Crash
Crawfordsville reports Leonard Bolan 21 of Monmouth Illinois was killed last week when a bomber crashed in Randolph Vermont. He was a Second Lieutenant. His funeral was held in Monmouth. His wife was in California.
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Mary Manners
Crawfordsville
Mra
Clarence Lowe
Leonard Bolan
Monmouth, Till
Randolph
Vermont
Monmouth
Earl and
Lyle Lowe
Don Miller
Olds
California
Mr. Bolan
South Dakota State College Grants Harvest Recess for Students
The institution allowed about 1,200 students a two week break to aid in the harvest, extending the traditional academic schedule to support agricultural work.
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South Dakota State College
USO Attendance Soars to Over Fifteen Million Monthly
USO centers report attendance more than doubling in the past year with monthly totals now surpassing 15,000,900 across clubs and centers nationwide.
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USO
Local Social Roundup in North Oregon Area
North Oregon society notes record memb ers visiting and entertaining families across the community. Hosts include Dale Beenblossom and Richard Beenblossom with friends Pfe and Mrs Beenblossom plus Vern Escher Shirley Ann and Ronald. Social calls cover Washington visits, quilting afternoon for Mrs Meeks, bridge club gathering, and multiple dinners and suppers at various homes.
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C. A. Thompson
Oregon
Dale Beenblossom
Pfe
Richard Beenblossom
Vern Escher
Shirley Ann
Ronald
Richard
Duane Hazen
Kenny
Lawrence Genkingers
Earl O'Connor
Ainsworth
Everette Meeks
East of Ainsworth
T. M. O'Connor
Myrtle
Meeks
Charles
David Thompson
Marjorie
Dan Storms
Washington
Morris Beenblossom
Orie O’connors
David Henderson
Robert Henderson
Clarence Booth
Frank Henderson
Wellman Community Notes Relate Travel Visits and Local Club Activities
Maxine Adams leaves Wellman for a two week vacation in Tucson with Kathryn Lewis. Pvt. Clifford Davis visits from Camp Davis and Mrs Jim Trent hosts family. New baby Duane Thomas born near Packwood with Durian and Flading connections. R N A ladies host potluck. Past Matrons plan July August break and September picnic at the park. Grant Miller and wife visit Cedar Rapids. Lois Smith and Hilene Mammen join FBI in Washington DC after resigning Wellman teaching posts.
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C. F. Mayer
Wellman
Maxine Adams
Tuscon
Arizona
Wellman Exchange
Kathryn Lewis
Bill Lewis
Pvt
Clifford Davis
Camp Davis
N. C
Jim Trent
John Zilmer
Duane Thomas
Richard Durian
Packwood
Richard
Fred Durian
Dan Steiner
Grant Miller
Cedar Rapids
Sophia Longwell
Ao. J. Nichols
Lois Smith
Hilene Mammen
Washington, D. C
Egypt Exports 160 Million Pounds Of Onions In Five Months
Egypt shipped 160 million pounds of onions to foreign markets in less than five months of 1940 as officials note strong export activity. The report highlights the scale of shipments and rapid pace of trade during the period.
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Egypt
Backstage in Iowa Politics
Iowa politicians and commentators weigh the prospects of Henry A. Wallace securing renomination as vice president. Debates focus on loyalty to the president, congressional rebellion, regional votes in 1940, and Southern anti New Deal sentiment. Also noted are shifts at the Iowa Motor Truck Association and a rumor of a state job for Vera Moss amid highway commission criticism.
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Paul R. Bumbarger
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Henry A. Wallace
Wallace
Congress
Dixie
George W. Hesalroad
Hesalroad
Iowa Motor Truck Association
Fred C. White
State Highway Commission
Ames
Highway Commissons Ors
Vera L. Moss
Centerville
Republican State Central Committee
Public Safety Department
How to Exchange Garden Products
List your needs and garden surpluses with the OCD and receive help making proper contacts. Telephone 880.
Iowan Attends 1918 American Legion Meets in Paris
The draft text notes an Iowan likely the sole representative at the American Legion gathering in Paris in 1918. It mentions Shaw as a sergeant in the 88th Division during World War I and Maj. Feant Miles as the oldest member on the governor's staff with long service begun around 152.
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American Legion
Pars
Shaw
Feant Miles
Point
Grennor Turner
C.S
Sunny
Dayton Grove Social Notes and Local Visits
Dayton Grove residents note visits from Pearl Chamberlin and son Billy Curtis of Davenport to Mrs. Sadie Moore. Iowa City hospital trip for son’s eye exam. Mary Jane Stephens visiting D. D. Stephens home. Local tradesmen work for Charlie Stewart and Stevens farm moves. So and Sew club to meet July 8 with Mrs. Harry Dusevers.
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J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Pearl Chamberlin
Billy Curtis
Davenport
Sadie Moore
Willard Trieschmann
Bauer
Nermaem
Frank McKay
Washington
Howard Skinner
Weer Chester
Will Eimivee
Experiments in Fiber Teer Palm Lilies Proceed
Researchers conduct trials on fiber extraction from teer palm lilies aiming to develop new materials. Initial tests assess yield and quality, with ongoing evaluations of feasibility and potential applications.
Berne Physicists Claim Isolated Element 85 Discovery
Berne Switzerland researchers report isolating Element 85 as the final major component of matter after a long search. The team presents a method to identify and confirm the element, marking a milestone in atomic science.
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Berne
Switzerland
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Washington Independent School District
General Fund
RON Eekorea Tee
O. W. Slayback & Co
Nicola & Harmon
the Evening Journal
McGraw-Hill Book Co
Silver Burdette Co
Webster Pub. Co
A. C. McClurg & Co
Laurel Book C
Frank Paxon Lbr. Co
PNM Oc
Cnizicep
Wilson Coal Co
Gen. Biological Supply Co
Central Scientific Co
Iowa State College
Washington Lodge No
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A. M
Russell Goodin
W. M
A. W. Yard Erelary
C.K. la P
Golden State Limited
Californian
Golden State
L. Goodlandber
C. F. Anderson
Kansas City
Oisema
Weath
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
Burlington Trailways
Omaha
Chi
Jackson Bus Lines
Awae
Sudo
T. H. Peters
Bush Coal Office
Washington Oil Co
Iowa Southern Utilities Light & Power
Iowa Cont. Tel. Co
Washington Laundry
Gerald Humble
Clarence Griffin
Lemmon
Ralph Woods
Kleinkopf Stationery
Vietor Animatograph Garp
Metropolitan Supply Co
W. A. Erbe
Robert Sorrell
Magnus
Geo. L. McDaniel
Sorden Music Co
Fred
Downing
CAA
J. W. Peterson
Scott Furn. Co
Richard A. Stewart
Rev. Stamps & Ree
Klipto Loose Leaf Co
UE Eee
Idea
Educators Progress League
SOME
Fas
Iowa State Safety Council
Ginn & Co
John C. Winston Co
RG Ky
Bureau of Visual Instruction Sul
RUE
John Harp
Educational Music Bureau
Kegg Pub. Co
Vita-Min-Go Inc
H. E. Jaques
Allyn & Bacon
Washington Dairy
Edna Klein
Ivan Riess
Robert Lee Hill
John Hanger
Martins Cleaners
Wash
Title & Guaranty Co
Cetes
A. S. Barnes & Co
University of Chicago, Cio Maee
H. W. Wilson & Co
R. E&. Lytie
Fred L. Stewart
Harry W. Ramseyer
Floyd Hamil
Eugenia Hoffert
Eileen Jeffrey
City of Washington
Lee Laubach
Ccgreeus
Bud's
Vonnegut Hardware Co
R. G. Wessler
Mace Motor Co
Dudley Lock Corp
McLellan
Befeat Wu
Dept. of Commerce
Corr Oko
Internal Revenue
Wolf Floral Co
R. W. Thompson
Ins
Methodist Church
Srey
Leeee
School House Fund
Washington State Bank
P. Weldin
Independent School District of
Washington County
Board of
Lucy EF
Dempsey Notary Public
Grant
Margaret M. Keyser
Art Dawson Farm
Ralph Butler
Art Dawson
Clyde, Jr
Phyllis Embree
James Allison
Williamstown
Missouri
Art Anderson
Emily Anderson
Andersons
Robert M. Moore
Mary Moore
Air Corp
Alamogorda
New Mexico
Robert
Ed Shalla
Will Bash
Adolph Shalla
Riverside
Janet Shalla
Gloria Keyser
Francis Keefe
Clinton, Lowa
David
James Keefe
Margaret Keyser
Will A. Shalla
Janet
Town
Neorders
Kentucky Mines
John Shields
Euel
Business City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
Washington St
Barclay’s Grocery
W. Livingston Attorney ‘Abstract
West Main St
Court House
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
C. P. Weldinity
Henry Bailey
P. L. Jordan
George Baker
Carl Hancher
H. H. Reister
L. Griffith
Eees
Ecw
Ruth Church Park
Marian S. Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. L. Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
O. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
State Park Corner
Funers
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman's Funeral Home
Optometrists
George I
Morrison
Walter Schroeder
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Laura Kehoe
Harriet Coulter
cHarold
Putnam
Marion
George County
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Harvey, Wilson
Ernest Rudolph
Chiropractors
Chas, C
BROWN
Res
Kenneth Freeman
Ethel McCreedy Schiol
C. P. Weldin
Harry Ramseyer
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
West Madison
Turkey
Ainsworth News
Ruth Norris
Howard Crozier
J. S. McCleary
R. M. McCracken
J. B. Pollock
Columbus City
Robert Galloway
United Presbyterian Church
Galloway
U. P. Seminary
Louisville
Vernon White
Everette Mitchell
Waterloo
Jeanette Hanna
Bruce Hanna
Mrs
Axel Anderson
Lawrence Genkinger Home
Milton White
Jane
Mary White
Bill Trotter
Tommy
Wade Scranton
Neal
John Ganon
G. F. Trotter
Dwight Hanley
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Orie O'Connor
Larry
al MecCreedy
Robert Atchison
Delores Hazelette
Richard Fisher
Lee Baird
Rodney Arnold
L. V. Hazen
Wellman News
MOSS
Dale Shaw
P. L. Etter
Maytag
Scott's
T. W. Harwood Insurance Agency
Westphal Jewelry
East Side Square Phone
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