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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1945
Page
6
W H Badeaux of the Northwestern Lumber men's association says the lumber control orders hinder home building, remodeling, and repairs despite proposals to relax Order L-41. He notes the W P B rule limits spending and creates dealer pressure while Order 1895 still caps retail sales and farm certificate exemptions.
Captain Charles H. Thompson Jr. of Payetteville Arkansas, commander of the 164th Ordnance Company in the 4th Engineer Special Brigade, is promoted from first lieutenant to captain after 13 months overseas. He fought at Aitape Morotai Lingayen Gulf and Manila earning two battle stars and two campaign ribbons.
The text outlines increases in dollar limits under Order L-41 with no farm certificate or priority rating. Home limits rise to 1000 per dwelling, commercial and industrial caps adjusted, and new construction allowances for churches schools and hospitals up to 10000. Repairs and remodels fall under the 1000 limit. Officials urge revisions in 1335 for public material access. Additional local notes mention residents and farming activity.
Mrs Georgia Reaney leaves Xenia for Long Beach California to spend the summer. Decorations, visitors, and family connections are noted including Mrs Mima Roahbenold and Mr and Mrs Frank Varish of Moline and MoM Rabenold family.
Juanita Pir tle of Bloomfield marries Rev. Bl Aligiy Westbrook in Crawfordsville Methodist church. The ceremony featured pianist Jane Malone, soloist Kenneth Meithan, and vows read by Rey Larson with a consecration service. Bridal party included Lois Birchwood, Ruth Keh, Gwyneth Ann Jones, Lt. Russel Miller, and Robert Westbrook.
The text notes Indians lacked horses before Europeans, with dogs as only domestic animals. It cites a view that wild and Indian horses in the West descended from a small number that escaped Coronado’s 1541 expedition.
The United States army reports monthly purchases of candy bars reaching 100 million bars. This high volume underscores large scale provisioning for troops and related supply chains.
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