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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1943
Page
6
Ration details list various stamps and dates. Red meat stamps HE EB G H expire May 3 while blue and red stamps for processed foods and sugar have new through dates in May and June. Gasoline, coffee, and sugar stamps receive revised expiration terms and War Ration Book allowances.
The notice lists multiple bus departures from Washington including buses No 4 No 9 and No 7 with times in the morning and notes that tickets may be purchased at the depot and nearby cafes for trips across the country. It details Iowa City routes with departure and arrival times and indicates a route to Knoxville and the Iowa Ordnance Plant with corresponding timings.
Official notices list June 15 stamp No 17 for one pair of shoes and June 16 stamp No 18 becomes valid. June 30 requires tire inspection for B gasoline book holders. September 30 fuel oil coupon No 2 expires and A book inspection must be completed by then.
The Better Riverside club in Riverside postpones its June 8 dinner meeting to June 15 and will host the Riverside schools band as guests. The notice lists attendees and details of local family gatherings and visiting relatives connected to Riverside.
In a rural town, Ann and her dog Rowdy encounter a pushy caller at the door. They walk to town with Paul and Christopher discussing dog racing and Rowdy’s potential at Morris and Essex as they handle money troubles, a car tunnel, and a parade of roadside sights.
Paul and Ann prepare Grey long Astra of Heathcote for a high price show as Rowdy the dog looms in the Morris and Essex grounds. They plot publicity through risk and spectacle while debating the odds and the social function of the event.
Ann Rivers navigates a glittering dog show with Rowdy the Dane, amid photographers and a rival Brenda Wain. Paul flaunts Rowdy’s setup while Christopher warns against inflated expectations as Konstantin von Urbach’s top dog looms in specials. The drama centers on value, prestige, and a caller’s stake in the contest.
The Pilotburg Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Daryl Oldfield's home with co host Mrs. Olin Bishop. President Allison Maas led devotionals and four teen members shared garden hints. The group donated in honor of Esther Hamilton's mother and noted guests. reminders include church services and a children's day program.
The Wellman American Legion Auxiliary met and re elected its officers for another year. Funds from the poppy sale totaled 122 dollars. O K E S members reported buying a 100 dollar war bond and contributing 564 to war relief, while 260 hours of Red Cross sewing and knitting were logged. Vacation Bible school enrollment reached 60, with supervision at the Methodist and Baptist churches. The annual flower show occurred at the Methodist church.
June 4 notes show Mrs Wayne Hurst and Mrs Co Kirkpatrick serving as judges for a listing in South England. A 12 30 luncheon was held at the Mannering and at the church in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Joel Schlaubaueit observed their 25th wedding anniversary Tuesday night with fresh meats served and twelve guests present.
In some towns hotbeds fail to start plants as sensing conditions worsen. Beds are rented on an hour by hour plan with occupants handing over to fresh renters at each shift end.
Stricter enforcement of a long standing anti smoke ordinance over the past year has lowered the smoke pall that once hung over Salt Lake City. The surrounding mountains had made the area a natural smoke harbor and the measure aims to improve air quality.
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