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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1946
Page
6
The guide notes gum or adhesive stains on fabrics must be treated before washing to avoid heat setting. For wool silk and rayon use alternating sponges of carbon tetrachloride and tepid water, while cotton or linen respond to egg white and tepid water or carbon tetrachloride.
The Atlantic swallower leads a list of fish noted for eating capacity. Its stomach expands greatly and can swallow prey larger than the fish itself, stretching until it becomes transparent.
A national rural health survey found 80 percent of farmers surveyed want public clinics in rural areas and 75 percent support a prepaid plan for hospital and medical care.
County officials and Washington Independent School District details include names for county attorney clerk engineer welfare officer treasurer sheriff recorder coroner and supervisors. Washington Independent School District superintendent principal and school board members listed. Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M announces regular meeting times and officers.
A trench silo presents a low cash cost and quick construction with wind and frost proof walls. It is easy to operate and cheaper to fill, with options for concrete plastering, sloped sides, and walling to prevent caving. In suitable soils walls reduce spoilage, and trench size is flexible though above ground silos may be considered when funds allow.
Rail lines list westbound and eastbound trains with departure times and stops including No. 3 Golden State Limited No. 11 Southwest Express and No. 43 California daily. Local buses from Washington to Chicago and routes to Cedar Rapids Iowa City Mt. Pleasant Mt. Madison and other cities are shown with depart and arrival times and depot location at 107 W. 2nd.
An apple offered as dessert in a school child's lunch is praised as a highly effective tooth cleanser and breath freshener, promoting dental health and pleasant odors.
Sophomores finish French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars study with focus on peace and government origins. Seniors study Business Law and emphasize citizenship. Basketball tournaments run with Juniors beating Freshmen 62 to 10. Journal trip, student newspaper plans, and Greek life booklets noted. District families move and local guidance on classes and staff highlighted.
Mrs June Gardner welcomed the Lexington circle and guests at her home for a cooperative noon dinner last Tuesday. The next meeting is scheduled for March 13 with Mrs John Flading. Local movers and neighbors assisted several families relocating to nearby areas as well as farm work crews finding new assignments.
Coppock residents will vote Monday March 11 to elect three school directors two to be reelected and one vacancy filled. The item notes illness of correspondent Mrs Carl Emerine of Merrinac who had surgery at Washington County Hospital last week. Mrs C M Benson spent the weekend near Ainsworth. Joe Ricks who recently discharged from the U S Army began work for Bill Rechley.
Use a mild soap jelly to clean rugs at home. Strong soap may fade the rug and remove the fibers.
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