War Ration Dates and Stamp Expirations Noted
The notice lists rationing dates and expirations for June through September. Red meat stamps L and earlier K J valid through June, blue K L M processed foods valid through July, sugar stamps 13 15 16 through August, coffee 24 through June, gas stamps 6 through July with family transfer, shoe stamps 18 through June and 17 expires June 15, red N meat through June 20, red J K L M N expire June 30, fuel oil and tire inspections due by dates, and War Ration Book Three forms due June 10.
Young America notes and visits across families
Mrs Ola Minner of Fountanell visits Mt Pleasant. Archie Owens of Monmouth spends time with the Pringle family. Many relatives join a cooperative dinner at the Humston home. Ensign Herbert Carris and Charles Luckenbill return from furlough as families share calls and hospitality across Keota Davenport Agency Des Moines and Alliance Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Humston
Ola Minner
Fountanell
Town
Carl Phillips
Will Marie
Leo
Vera Wolfe
Emma Schilling
Wolfe
Howard Johnson
Denver
Colo
Grant Humston
Humston
Gilbert Wikoff
Libertyville
Coyner Speas
David
Birmingham
Ralph Wikoff
Raymond Wikoff
Helen
Keith
Kd Robertson
Brighton
Wikoff
Chas. Palmer
J. L. Swift
Marengo
Hal Figgins
Charlie Palmer
Mrs Palmer
Harrison Dodder
Cloyce Pringle
Davenport
Frank Pringle
Leland Pringle
Mae Werner
Lloyd
Leonard
Ensign Herbert Carris
Boston
Mass
John Carris
Chas, Harris
Keota
Aviation
Charles Luckenbill
California
Lester
Mediapolis
Luckenbill
Mare Knew Her Way Home Ends Up At Stable
Salem report tells of a mare from the Shalla farm that wandered north and east toward home before being found locked in a Stable near West Chester. The article also notes local farming life with late bean planting, vaccination drives for 300 pigs, and social gatherings among area families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Weeks
Salem
Dwane
Shalla
Charles Shalla
West Chester
Charlie
Harry Donaldson
Mr. Donaldson
Jeanne Shalla
Glenn Miller
Kalona
James Shalla
Jackson Bus Lines Schedule to Iowa City and Knoxville
Jackson Bus Lines lists routes from Washington to Iowa City with morning and evening departures and arrivals. Westbound service and times to Knoxville are shown, along with a brief note for Sullivan Bus Lines from Washington to Iowa Ordnance Plant starting at 5 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Chicago
Washington
Washington Ee Ee
Winga's
North Side Cafe
North Side Square
Jackson Bus Lines
Iowa City
Knoxville
Sullivan Bus Lines
Iowa
Ordnance Plant
Evening Euchre and visits noted in local social round
The evening featured visits and euchre games with Mrs Harold Strum and Dewey Weeks winning high score prizes while George Shalla and Frances Weeks earned low score prizes. Mr and Mrs Marek served refreshments and the Goff family visited the Zeck home Friday evening. Also mentioned is Try Sails on Trains describing 19th century wind sail propulsion for railway cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Stout
Glen Schwartz
William Perdock
Ted Simons
James Olinger
Lloyd Humston
Jack Simons
Chas. Jackson
Yoder
Agency
Washington
Clarence Jackson
Mike Peiffer
John Hammer
Alfonse Peiffer
Keota
Asaph Peiffer
Annabel
Carl Phillips
Martha
Martha Phillips
Ayeko Kuramoto
Des Moines
Anna O'Loughlin
W. B. Rittenhouse
Anna
Japan
States
Keramoto
Harold Strum
Rocket
Town City
Roy Smith
Colorado
Harold
Ernest Strum
George Zeek
Charles Wolfe
Gloyce Zieglowsky
John Shalla
Dwane Shalla
Dewey
Charles Marek
George Shalla
Frances
Marek
Clarence Goff
George Zeck
Land of Temples Thailand Hosts About Seventeen Thousand Budhist Temples
A Thai survey notes roughly 17 000 Buddhist temples across Thailand reflecting the country rich in religious heritage and temples. The count highlights regional distribution and the role of Buddhism in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of Temples
Thailand
Oldest Lapis Lazuli Mines in Afghanistan Urged
The Afghan lapis lazuli mines have been worked for about 6,000 years and are regarded as possibly the oldest in the world, highlighting their ancient mining heritage and enduring significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Toughen Cotton Rope with Lab Formulation for Marine Use
A new laboratory test-tube development creates a liquid toxic preservative to strengthen cotton rope so it may replace imported Manila and sisal ropes in marine applications.
Strawberry Plant Supply For A Four Person Family
A note on growing strawberries states that fifty plants provide a family of four with fresh fruit through spring. It suggests planting now for a new crop and notes each plant yields an average harvest.
Danes at a show stir old rivalries and new schemes
Christopher Wain navigates a tense dog show scene as Otto Pfeiffer mocks his strategy while Hans hints Konstantine may be sold. Brenda, a new rival, asserts her own Dane and taunts Wain about a foundered plan, revealing entangled loyalties and rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Wain
Otto Pfeiffer
Christopher
Mr. Wain
Paul
Ann
Otto
Freund
Gretel
Rheingold
Hans
Konstantine
Chris
Brenda
Darky
Miss Rivers
A Turbulent Day for Christopher Wain and Ann Rivers
Christopher Wain frets over a hasty romance as he confronts a steward’s office and a dog auction scandal. He imagines ending his marriage, considers kidnapping Ann and her prized dog, and plots a swift escape to a neighboring state. The scene mixes jealousy, media buzz, and personal ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenda
Christopher
Ann
Barton
Tom Barton
Hans
Gretel
Christopher Wain
Miss Rivers
Paul
Jackasees
New York
Connecticut
Maryland
Rhode Island
Franken Moloney
King Peatures Syndicate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kentucky
Groer
John Shields
Washington Directory
Business City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
Birclay
W. Livingston
West Main St
Court Oast
George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Officers
Hayer
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
C. P. Weldin
Henry Batley
P. L. Jordan
George Baker
Carl Hancher
H. H. Reister
A. L. Griffith
Jr. Ruth Church Park Commissioners
Malan
Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. B. Lemmon
W. RB. Dupuis
O. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Ward
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
DR. O. FP
Boller C
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Uneral Service
Bherman's
Geart House
Cotometrists
Walter Schroeder
R. R. Noonap
W. P. Rowe
Harriet Goulter
Harold Putnam
Marion
George County
Lester B. Krabill
Kyle
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Ernest Rudolph
Chiropractors
DR. Chas
Court House
Ashington Independent School District
W. A. Erbe
Kenneth Freemas
Misa Ethel McCreedy
Richard A. Stewart
P. Weldin
Harry Rameeyer
Fred G. Downing
B. F. Bostwiex
Jim
Ghariewe Baldrige
Young America
Eliza Butler
Bremerton, Washington
Smith Stalder
Martin Kern
Carol Lemley
Omer Lemley
Bessie Schoepfer
Wayland
Moore's Bootery
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Russell Goodin
W. M
A. W. Yard Eretary
Golden State Limited
Denen
Oskaloosa
L. Goodlander
Agert
C. F. Anderson
C.M
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
W. C. Bell
Burlington Trailway
Ins
Winga’s Cafe
Ed A
Service Magazine
Armi Ry
Fiji Islands
Strawberry
Sy Franken
Meloney
Washington Beverage Co
U. 3
Navy
U. S. Naval Air Station
Ottumwa
Hawkeye State
Jesse L. Madson
Leta Steffen Laurens
Thelma A. Gilbsitsen
Decorah
Roberta E. Meyer
Dubuque
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