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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
6
If painted woodwork stays sticky after cleaning, a careful approach and the right technique can restore a smooth finish and prevent future tackiness. A cautious repaint or resin-based sealant may be advised depending on the wood and glaze used.
Local transit notes list westbound buses 3 7 1C with Washington depart times 6:00 am 4:42 pm 2:07 pm and eastbound buses 4 6C 8 with 4:10 pm 9:15 am depart. Tickets available at the Bus Depot and nearby outlets for travel coast to coast.
John W Lemmon is listed at East Side Square for a visual training event or program. The notation suggests a notice or itemized entry in a local publication. No additional context or dates are provided.
The county officers include County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R Noonan County Engineer W P Rawn County Welfare Director Mrs Payne Marshall County Recorder Mrs Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W E Howell County Supt of Schools Lester B Krabil County Coroner Dr W S Kyle County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District lists superintendant Prinicipal Miss Ethel McCreedy School Board President Marion George secretary Don Boyer Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Harry Ramseyer Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M meets first Friday Merle R Green W M A W Yard secretary
Norseman Eric the Red, exiled from Iceland, sailed west in 981 and established a colony on Greenland. He named the land to attract settlers. Norse settlements grew to about 3,000 at their peak.
The notice lists daily arrivals No. 3 Golden State Limited 2:22 a.m. and No. 47 Southwest Express 3:55 p.m. plus No. 43 California 2:14 a.m. and No. 48 Southwest Express 2:25 p.m. also No. 44 California 2:14 a.m. No. 4 Golden State Limited 8:37 a.m. It states No. 3 and No. 4 will not stop at Washington with the closest stop at Col. Jet.
Depart No 430 runs daily except Sunday at 7 00 am. No 429 runs daily except Sunday at 1 00 am. Leaves No 22 Mixed Train at 11 30 am. All trains daily except Sunday. West Bound No 3 Davenport Kansas City local departs 9 48 am. No 25 Southwest Limited departs 1 12 am. East Bound No 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 5 14 pm. No 26 Southwest Limited departs 1 12 am. Nos 3 and 8 daily except Sunday.
The timetable lists departures and arrivals between Cedar Rapids Iowa City Washington Mt. Pleasant Ft Madison Macomb Quincy Burlington and Des Moines with multiple daily options. Depot located at 107 W 2nd. Tickets sold at local depot to your destination.
A secret 1945 memorandum by Hans Verchmeyer former Schering board chair reveals plans by German industrialists to reclaim leading control of Germanys chemical industry from I G Farben and seek alliances with Du Pont after occupation ends. The document surfaced in Berlin among Verchmeyers files during a US investigation.
Official testimonials of appreciation with the Presidential seal and President Truman's signature are being sent to 12 million US military veterans of World War II. The message thanks them for answering the call, defeating the enemy, and setting leadership examples in peace.
Berlin reports that Britain will dissolve German army administration in its zone by hastening disbandment of 656000 troops. An official said a complete plan would be announced soon to end suspicions. Zhukov pressed for Allied-zone investigation. Montgomery offered inquiry if other zones are examined.
Navy medical officers tested 74 crew members of the cruiser Tuscaloosa hospitalized after illness traced to Subic Bay and the Yellow Sea. A Mare Island official called the condition potentially serious in tropics but currently mild. UC and Stanford labs probe a suspected kidney cause.
The Ryan FR-1 Fireball, first warplane with both jet and conventional engines, is unveiled by the Navy. It can fly on either engine or both, reaches 320 mph with propeller, 300 mph with jet, and a combined speed with both is undisclosed. It carries two 50 cal guns per wing and can lift 1,900 lb bombs or rockets, with a 1,500 mile range and tricycle landing gear for aircraft carrier use. Built by Ryan Aeronautical of San Diego, it uses a modified Bell P-59 jet engine.
Berlin reports the United States group control council states there is no plan to permit marriages between GIs and German nationals or to billet troops in German homes in the American zone. Zone commanders may decide on billeting and marriages but no intention to grant these privileges in the American zone.
The national duck callers contest drew 130 entrants from across the country to Stuttgart. Chick Major of Stuttgart won the national crown and $1,000 grand prize, while Ruth Lynch of New York City earned best woman caller.
Frankfurt dispatch reports the U S military government diverting 40,000 tons of flour to German civilians to avert food riots and starvation threats that could endanger occupation troops. The action targets preventable civil strife as Germany remains under Allied control.
RAIDOSO New Mexico The disappearance of a prize stuffed wildcat a year ago is explained to Bud Sheff. A Yank bomber crew sent a photo of their plane with the wildcat and a note saying they took her to complete missions over Tokyo and will return her intact and safe.
Succotash mixes green corn kernels with shelled lima or other beans. If beans are unavailable, substitute snap beans. Season with salt pepper butter and a touch of sweet milk. Canned version uses salt and corns in jars or enamel cans, processed at 10 pounds pressure.
The Yangtze ranks as the sixth largest river basin covering about 500000 square miles. It stretches over more than 3000 miles from Tibet to the East China Sea near Shanghai where its mouth spans 30 to 40 miles. The upper reaches remain largely unknown to Western explorers.
A public notice urges residents to maintain clean attics closets and basements free of rubbish. Households are advised to remove debris store waste properly and prevent fire hazards while preserving storage spaces.
A new barley variety Wong shows mildew resistance and yields 60 to 70 bushels per acre as reported, indicating improved spring growth and crop resilience for farmers.
Tokyo reports Supreme Headquarters allowed Dr. Y Nishina to operate his cyclotron after a study by Drs. F L Moreland and Karl H Compton found the machine not capable of research harmful to Allied interests.
Photographs introduced in the Mead committee investigation link congressional leaders to the Garsson munitions combine. Maj. Gen. William N. Porter appears dancing with Alexandra Soveles at a Washington hotel wedding party for Joseph Freeman. Judge Samuel Dickstein testifies about long distance calls, while Raymond K. Martin identifies images from a January 1944 Garsson-Klebenov wedding in New York.
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