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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1944

Page

3

Daily Bread Prayer Quote From Matthew 6 11

A brief religious reflection notes the plea for daily bread from Matthew 6 11. It emphasizes gratitude for basic sustenance and warns against taking blessings for granted.

Mrs Bowman Leads Girl Scouts From Washington DC

A Washington DC newspaper profile highlights Gertrude Bowman a former Washington Iowa native who led Girl Scout efforts since World War I. As district director she expanded the Little House on New York Ave and directed wartime programs and camps while praising scouts aiding victory gardens and youth service.

Washington, D. C The Journal Gertrude Bowman Washington Iowa Herbert Hoover Bowman New York Ave Eighteenth St N National Girl Scouts Coolidge Girl Scout Little House Girl Scouts District 1 Camp May Flather Shenandoah Mountains Virginia Victory Gardens Girl Scout

Scout mothers praise busy Lincoln Park girls projects

Mrs. Bowman notes Lincoln Park senior scouts fill hospital toy bags for Providence Hospital and redecorate walls and chairs. The group includes Lucile Risley, Dorothy Majir, Frances Kauffman, Betty Rogers, Betty Simpson, Catherine Vita, Jacquelyn Downey, Anne McCormack under Sergt Hilda Curtis A T S. They also aid Capitol Hill intermediates making stuffed animals for UN nursery and Brownie Scouts at Friendship House led by Mrs Elizabeth Connolly.

Lincoln Park Lucile Risley Dorothy Majir Frances Kauffman Betty Rogers Betty Simpson Catherine Vita Jacquelyn Downey Anne Brownie Scouts District of Columbia Friendship House United Nations Nursery Elizabeth Connolly F. F. Updike

Disappearing Drawstring Sparks Federal Ten Commandments Quote

A humorous remark notes how a missing pajama drawstring rivals the idea of a federal bureau writing the ten commandments. The quip reflects a satirical take on government roles and standardization.

Nighttime Snoring Quip Sparks Party Debate

A Washington wife jokes at a party that her husband never snored before marriage causing curious reactions. The remark highlights concerns about sleep quality and the contrast between day and night comfort.

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Ainsworth to vote on water works expansion bonds

Notice to voters in Ainsworth Iowa of a special election August 17 1944 to decide extending and reconstructing the municipal water system with a new well pump house and bond debt not exceeding 3900 dollars. Taxes up to two mills annually for bond and interest. Polls open 8 am to 8 pm at Town Hall. Charles Jenkins town clerk.

Ainsworth Washington County Iowa Towa Charles Jenkins

Wisconsin City Builds Airport Near Center of Rhinelander

Rhinelander Wisconsin created an airport two miles from downtown on 400 acres deeded by Oneida county. The plan, designed with federal funds via the State Planning board, cost the city nothing, though the city appropriated ten thousand dollars for two runways each three thousand three hundred feet long and one hundred fifty feet wide.

Rhinelander Wis Oneida County Wisconsin State Planning Board

Pruning Tools And Techniques For Healthy Shrubs

To prune trees shrubs and bushes use a sharp pruning knife a short pair of pruning shears and a 16 inch general purpose pruning saw. Keep the knife and shears sharp with an oilstone.

Ration Dates and Vehicle and Food Stamp Details

Information outlines office hours at the Court House for ration dates weekdays 1 to 4 pm Saturdays 10 to 12 pm. Certificates are no longer needed for recapping truck tires or to purchase inner tubes. car tire inspections are discontinued but records must be kept. Vehicle inspections every 6 months or 5,000 miles. Various gasoline, sugar, and stamp coupon validities and periods are listed for Book 4 blue stamps and Spare Stamp 37 with dates through 1945.

Court House

Meats Fats and Cheese Stamp Details and Coupons

Meats Fats and Cheese A8 B8 C8 D8 E8 F8 G8 H8 J8 K8 L8 M8 NB8 P8 Q8 R8 S8 T8 U8 V8 W8 X8 Y8 Z8 and Book 4 Red Stamps valid indefinitely Shoes Coupon No 1 Airplane Stamp Book 3 1 pair valid indefinitely Coupon No 2 Airplane Stamp Book 3 1 pair valid indefinitely

Home Progress club elects Kalona officers

The Home Progress club met in Kalona with a noon potluck in the Surgical dressings rooms. Officers elected include President Mrs Walter Winborn, Vice President Mrs Glen Yoder, Secretary Treasurer Mrs Chesett Schwitters, Publicity Chairman Mrs W E Ellerbeck, Assistant Township Chairman Mrs John Rhodes, Leaders Mrs Woodrow Weeher and Mrs Eldon Stutsman, Cooperator Mrs Ralph Troyer, Music Chairman Mrs Emery Rhodes, Book Chairman Mrs Harold Weeber. The newly elected officers will assume duties.

Kalona Home Progress Club Chester Schwitters Walter Winborn Glen Yoder Chesett Schwitters W. FE. Ellerbeck John Rhodes

Phyllis Hostetler Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Phyllis Jean Hostetler observed her seventh birthday as guest of honor at a party hosted by her mother Mrs Amos Hostetler. Classmates from the first and second grade joined in the park afternoon, then refreshments of ice cream birthday cake and pop were served. Recipients included Judy Jackson Bernice McCullough Karla Preston Carolyn Speas Wilma Mae Reber Darlene and Donna Eichelberger and Sally Adams.

Phyllis Phyllis Jean Hostetler Amos Hostetler Phylis Judy Jackson Bernice McCullough Karla Preston Carolyn Speas Wilma Mae Reber Darlene Donna Ekichelberger Sally Adams

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