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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1944
Page
4
The county rationing board provided the Journal with a schedule of ration dates and allotments. Details include distribution timelines, approved categories, and the authorities overseeing the process. Citizens are advised to consult local notices for exact dates and eligibility criteria.
Administrative office hours listed for the Court House and notes that tires certificates are no longer needed for recapping true tires. It reminders to keep car inspection records and outlines authorization for tire inspectors before welfare ration certificates. It enumerates gasoline and coupon validity, sugar allotments, processed foods stamps, and airplane stamps. Local social notes mention visits and theater reviews for Cover Girl and Johnnie Come Lately at the State Theatre.
Mrs Grant Humston attends funeral in Burlington. Generational visits and dinners mark a weekend with extended families across Mediapolis Keota Sigourney Morning Sun and Keota. Burns injury to John Porter noted amid local social updates.
Verne J. Boulton fifty of Columbus City died May 21 in Anchorage Alaska where he worked for the U S Department of Engineers since last October Burial was in a military cemetery near Ft Richardson with services in the post chapel led by an army chaplain His grave bears a white cross and service tags He was a World War I veteran and is survived by his wife and nine children.
Timetable fragments show departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids and other cities with multiple times and destinations. Listings include Fort Madison Winfield Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knoxville and more with arrivals and departures noted at Washington depot. Tickets sold at the local depot.
Washington Lodge No. 26 announces its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Morrison Jr. is worshipful master with A W Yard serving as secretary.
A clipped timetable lists westbound and fastbound trains with numbers No 3 No 11 No 48 No 12 No 44 and No 4 Golden State Limited and Southwest Express. It notes stops at Washington for certain passenger classes and California bound discharges.
The Haskins Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon at J R McCreedy home with twelve members one visitor and three children present. A short business session preceded a social visit and a one course lunch served by the hostess with assistance.
Daily railway timetable notes No 430 and No 429 services with trains arriving and departing around 10:45 to 11:30 a m on weekdays, all trains run daily except Sunday. Agent Cc B Q and Cc F, Anderson listed.
Eastbound and westbound schedule items listed for the Washington bus depot. Buses to Chicago and Omaha depart at various times daily with Nos 2 6 10 and others. Tickets available at Bus Depot and Winga's North Side Cafe for full cross country trips. WINGA'S CAFE, Agent.
A spring-tooth harrow is described as a durable farm tool that will last for a decade if worn parts are replaced each year.
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