Certificates Not Needed for Used Tire Purchases
Notice states certificates are no longer required to buy used farm implement tires used car tires and all inner tubes.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1945
Page
6
Fingertip Styles in Ancient Empires
In Salome and Cleopatra era tales, women stained nails with henna while under imperial Chinese social rules aristocratic ladies wore long gilded nails. These elaborations signified wealth and privilege, indicating those who did not labor with their hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salome
Cleopatra
Tire certificates required for new and used truck tires
Certificates are needed to buy any new tires and used truck tires. An inspection is required to obtain certificates. Regular commercial vehicle inspection occurs every 6 months or every 5,000 miles, whichever comes first. A coupons No. 16 cover six gallons and are valid through September 21, 1945. RT Sees 490 Cte Oe
Washington Lodge No 26 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday each month with Vice- Master Blattner and Warden Yard serving as officers and the secretary listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
Vicetor Blattner
W. M
A. W. Yard
Secretar
Train schedules show delays and stops across routes
A fragmentary timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains on the Golden State Limited and Southwest Express. It notes sleeping car and coach stops between Kansas City and Washington, with several irregularities in times and train names.
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Ht & P
Golden State Limited
Southwest Express Devet Sc
Southwest Express
Washington
Kansas City
Kamsas City
California
City Bus Schedules and Ticket Locations Listed
The notice lists eastbound routes to Chicago and local schedules from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Waterloo Mt Pleasant Fort Madison Hamilton Quincy Ill and other destinations with departure and arrival times. Tickets may be purchased at Hue Depot Wings North Side Cafe and North Side Square or at the local depot. defot located at 107 W 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Iowacity
Towa City
Washington
MT. Pleasant
Fort Madison
Hamilton
Quincy
Ill
Ft. Madison
Winfield
Burlington Ly
Burlington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knoxville
Keota
DEFOT
W. 2Nd
Coupon Val id And Gasoline Stamp Validity Summary
The notice lists fuel and food stamp validity for the 1945 46 season including non highway gasoline coupons E2 E3 R2 R3 D motorcycle stamps and oil fuel unit value coupons periods 1 2 3 4 5 with specific expiry dates August 31 1945 June 1 for new coupons and several food stamp series D1 H1 J1 N1 etc with varied end dates through September 30 October 31 and July 31 for meats and cheeses plus Airplane Stamps No 1 2 3 valid indefinitely for one pair.
Rev A Volger to Lead Grace Hill Church Service
Grace Hill plans a Sunday service July 15 with Rev. A Reg Volger officiating at Grace Hill Church. A basket dinner follows at the community building, inviting all residents to attend and bring their own table service. Volger, a former Grace Hill pastor from 34 years ago, will reconnect with old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gracehill
Che. U. S. N
A. Reg. Volger
Volger
Briday
H. A. Engel
Gracehill Church
Hazel Strom
Poteau
Oklo
C. A. Strom
Mes. Strohm
Chas. Johnson
Charlene
Lloyd Bradshaw
Unionville
Meo
H. A. Bavel
Eugene
C. A
No Handicapped Farm Lad and Chickens in Lane
A young woman walks with a farm lad along a country road at dusk. He carries a pail, chicken, a cane, and leads a goat. In a dark lane she fears kissing him, and he jokes about how to kiss despite his burdens.
Private and Confidential Letter Sparks Curious Reply
A家庭 letter marked Private and Confidential arrives at home prompting the husband to ask what it said. The exchange hints at hidden matters or personal affairs within a family context.
Riddle Exchange About the World’s Most Useful Creature
A teacher asks which creature is most useful to humans. A scholar answers with a joke about an alien, stating we can eat it before birth and after death. The lighthearted dialogue highlights playful wordplay on usefulness and perspective.
Visiting mother asks what is served at camp
A mother questions a rookie son about camp meals. He replies they get mostly soup stew and hash with a mix of other foods. The exchange highlights simple camp fare and homey humor between parent and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S
Dance Night Advice From Mother And Daughter
A daughter recalls meeting a charming officer who praised her beauty at a dance. Her mother warns not to trust a man who deceives at first meeting, advising caution in matters of infatuation.
Hidden Savings in Mattress Sparks Gentle Counsel
Mrs Smith admits hiding savings in the mattress. Mrs Brown questions the choice. Smith explains she wants a fallback fund in case of trouble or need.
Wonder Worker Two Lyra Dare
Lyra-Did you hear about my miracle Myra-No what was it Lyra-I swallowed a dime and the doctor made me cough up two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyra
Myra
Speaking of gems birthstone joke
A humorous exchange features a daughter asking for a birthstone and a father retorting that his is the grindstone. The quip plays on the grindstone as a rough, masculine symbol, delivering a light pun.
Hi-The Vet Dog Fight Injury Update
Hi reports Hi-The Vet stitched a dog after a clash with a Great Dane. The specialist confirms the injury is treated and the dog is expected to recover.
Local Visitors and Furloughs Highlight Clay Notes
Mrs Miriam Crant and Hittle of Washington visited the Stannard home in Clay on Friday. The Clay missionary society to meet Thursday with Mrs EB C Dickinson and Edith. Janice Herr visited from Des Moines at her parents home, the Herrs. Lieut Roger Stannard on furlough with wife and son at Rubio and with his Clay relatives Edith Peiffer of Washington visited last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Paxton
South Pacific
Anna Paxton
Calfornia
Keith H. Robertson
Camp Ellis
Ill
Larry
Anna Robertson
Ray Barrick
Daniel M. Barrick
Pvt
Barrick
Lowry Field
Denver
Colo. Pfe
Adolph Boysen
Boyd Boysen
Lonely Field
Douglas Langstaff
Canada
Police Man Biscuits Serve Up Cop Cakes Night Treat
A playful dialogue contrasts youth slang with a dessert, as the woman presents biscuits to the man and reveals the punny name Cop Cakes for the police influenced sweets.
It's a Hard Life Father-Why are you crying, son
A brief exchange shows a boy crying after being slapped by Tommy and the father advising only a return blow would perpetuate the cycle. The dialogue highlights a theme of repeated conflict and seeking a better response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Boss and Clerk Exchange Morning Schedule Jibe
A quick workplace quip has Boss accusing lateness and Clerk retorting that no one wants a double tardy. The exchange underscores punctuality expectations and playful office humor.
Sergeant and Corporal Trade Witty Sea Jokes
In a light exchange the sergeant quips about being rejected by a wave and mocks it as a lasting joke. The corporal retorts the one that got away left him with all the bait, turning a setback into humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal
Cora Delights in Practical Love While Debating Nicknames
A witty exchange reveals Cora’s new beau is judged by his trade as a plumber rather than a playboy. The banter contrasts social image with practical skill.
Foot of the Class Teacher
Jimmy asks for a sentence with the word sphere. He says his father has a sphere cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foot of
The
Jimmy
In the Army Now Funny Cook Provokes Laughter
A humorous Army cook amuses unit members with meals that taste comically odd. Sergeant and Corporal banter highlights the playful nickname and the soldier's unexpected culinary flair.
Wilma Walton Visits O D Walton Home
Wilma Walton, employed in Chicago, arrived Saturday for a week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Walton in town. The brief visit highlights family ties during her time off from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Walton
Chicago
O. D. Walton
Legume and Grass Seed Demand Up For 1945 Harvest
USDA notes legume and grass seed demand will triple farmers gains through seed sales and livestock feed. 1945 seeks 179000 acres of clover seed and about 100000000 pounds of alfalfa seed, with red clover seed at roughly 120000000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S.D.A
Europe
Controlling Bean Beetles With Inexpensive Sprays
The guide outlines methods to kill Mexican bean beetle and bean leaf beetle using cryolite spray or dust every 10 days until pods form, then rotenone. Cryolite dose is 1 ounce per gallon water. dust uses 2 pounds to 1 pound talc. Rotenone spray uses Derris or cube root powder at 5 percent rotenone, 44 ounces per gallon water. dust requires a ready prepared mix with at least 1 percent rotenone.
Sgt Gipple Arrives From New Guinea To Be Home Soon
Denver area column notes Sgt Weldon Gipple returning to the U S after service in New Guinea and the Philippines, to spend furlough with his mother Mrs Alice Gipple. Also listed are discharged Pvt Richard Paxton and various service family updates and local social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt. Gipple
New Guinea
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Weldon Gipple
Philippines
San Francisco
Calif
Alice Gipple
Tractor Safety Rules to Save Time and Life
Time, money, injuries and deaths from tractor accidents can be prevented by proper operation. Avoid holes that can cause overturns and drive slowly on turns or when braking. Never ride on the draw bar or permit riders. Make adjustments with the tractor idle, stop the power take off before dismounting, ensure shielding, do not operate in a closed building, refuel only when cool, and crank engine with the gear shift in neutral.
Effect of Pregnancy on Heifer Market Finish
The Illinois agricultural experiment station notes that price discrimination against pregnant yearling heifers is unjustified when sold by the end of the fifth month of gestation. Slaughter tests show pregnant heifers reach similar or higher finish with no drop in dressing percentage or market grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station
Public school children face heavier reading load now
Read More notes that students are required to read roughly fifteen times more material than a generation ago, reflecting increased literacy demands in public schools.
East Sunset Social Notes from July Gatherings
East Sunset column records numerous Sunday visits and visits to Iowa City. Names include Mr and Mrs Ovan Hahn and son at Alvin Hahn home, Magin Williamson in cousin visit, Gertie Clark and others at her home, Ezra Fryenbergher, Max Owen, Louis Hileman, Steve Redjenovich, Dale Bales, and Past Oracle club member Ralph Beauchamp. Also mentions A E Sands of Ainsworth visiting Ernest Clark family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Raymond
East Sunset
Ovan Hahn and Son
Alvin Hahn
Richard Stephens
Ed Bloom
Marjorie Johnson
Iowa City
Magin Williamson
Gertie Clark
Ernest Clark
Lyse Leuse
Kenneth Killpatrick
P. J. Graber
Ezra Fryenbergher
Melvin Soukup
Max Owen
Louis
Hileman
Steve Redjenovich
Steven
Dale Bales
Ralph Beauchamp
Oracle Club
Winfield
Buriington
Mra
Lyle Lowe
George Ebnet
A. E. Sands
Ainsworth
Local families visit and harvest hay amid showers
Mrs. Gail Fry of Arizona visits are noted along with Mr. and Mrs. John Krause visiting Ainsworth. Mrs. Dale Peters and sons joined the George Ebner family. Residents work to harvest the hay crop between showers as some report near completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Fry
Arizona
John Krause
Ainsworth
Richard Stephens
Dale Peters and Sons
George Ebner
Keep Out of Sun Mirrors Warning
A caution advises never hanging Keep Out of Sun mirrors where sunlight hits them for extended periods to prevent damage.
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Hailey
Alt Law
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Washington Fruit
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Attorney Abstract Department
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Court House
George FB. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Lloyd Lytle
John Lowash
Oo. P. Weldin
Henry Batley
Water and Light Plant
P. L. Jordan _Car
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H. H. Reisterner
Ralph Mintek
A L. Griffith
Ruth Church Park Commissioners
Marion
Bailey, Frank
Miller
J. EB. Lemmon
W. BB. Dupuis
T. W. Harwood
R. V W. McFarlane
Clarence Jacobs
Ruth Lytie
Assestant Yourth
Harry Montgomery
Ofpy Library
Ire
Grace H. Stephen
Sherman
Geart House
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
George FP
Morrison
Walter Schroeder
R &. Noonan
W P. Rawn
Virginia Romine
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
R Owell
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Arthur Wiley
Chiropractors
Chas
BROWN
Washington Independent School District
Ethel McCreedy
Harry Ramseyer
P. Weldin
Richard A. Stewart
Henry B. Bailey
B. F. Westwick
Marion George
M. M. Schell
Beer Lin Bus
USK Aloosa
Lewis Goonlander
Mizsed Fprain
RK. B. Haight
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Davenport
Southwest
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Kansas City-Davenport
Qugrfe
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Burlington Prailways
Seve &, i
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Bune No 2
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Winga's Cafe
BEE Line Transit
Rev
A. Volger
Grace Hill Church
Nelson Woodford
Journal Bidg
Cora
Mary McCormac
Baumgartner
West Shore
Esther Taber
Louise Tabor
Iowa State Teacher's College
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Dorothy Edmondson
Lester Holmes
Tucson
Ariz
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Brewer & Sons
John Shields & Sons
Rock Island
Etta Ete
Traffic Control
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