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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1944

Page

6

Ration Dates Update for Truck Certificates

Certificates no longer needed for recapping trucks. Class A ration extends to March 31 for the third inspection period and Class B ration extends to June 30 for the fifth inspection period.

Ration coupon validity details for various fuels and rules

The notice lists sixth inspection period through May 31 for Class C ration and bulk coupons, schedules for gasoline A B C and related variants with different validity dates and gallon amounts, and Rationing rules requiring car owners to write license numbers and state on all gasoline coupons. It also covers fuel oil No 4 coupons valid through September.

Gale

Regular meeting notice of Wiasaiavton Lodge No 26

Wiasaiavton Lodge No 26 A M regular meetings held on the first Friday of each month. Russell Goodin serves as Worshipful Master and A W Yard is secretary.

Wiasaiavton A.M Rusell Goodin W. M A. W. Yard

Local Train Arrangements Include No 23 Mixed Train Timings

Passenger notices detail No 23 Mixed Train arrival at 10 45 a m and No 22 Mixed Train departure at 11 80 a m. Daily services omit Sundays with agent listings C F Anderson and W C Bell. Kansas City Davenport local departs 5 14 p m and No 26 Southwest Limited departs 1 20 p m.

CG. Hi T Golden State Limited Dedincend Southwest Express C. F. Anderson Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Depatie Kansas City-Davenport W.C. Bell

Bus Schedules From Washington To Chicago And Beyond

Westbound buses No 3 6 7 depart Washington at 6 08 am 16 66 0 am and 7 45 pm Eastbound Omaha to Chicago buses No 2 10 35 am and 8 50 pm depart Washington Tickets are to be purchased at the Bus Depot Winga's North Side Cafe North Side Square offers tickets for full coast to coast trips via the local depot WINGA'S CAFE Agent.

Washington Washington Mane Omaha Chicago Washington Dam Chi Winga North Side North Side Square Cedar Rapids Iowa City Ft. Madison Ly Madison Ft. Madison Winfield Sigourney Oskaloosa Knox v

Period and Stamp Coupons Expire Dates Listed

Period No. 5 coupons 10 gals each unit valid through Sept 30. Sugar Coupons No. 30 Book 4 5 lbs each valid indefinitely. Coupon No. 46 Book 4 5 lbs each valid for home canning through Feb. 28, 1945. Processed Foods A8 B8 C8 DS and E8 blue Stamps Book 4 valid through May 20. Meats Fats Cheese and Canned Fish A8 B8 C8 DS ES and FS red stamps Book 4 valid thru. Shoes Coupon No. 18 Book 1 1 pair valid through April 80. Coupon No ai Airplane Stamp Book 3 1 pair valid in definitely.

Speech Classes to Present One-Act Plays Under Student Direction

Columbus high school Speech class will stage three one act plays in the auditorium on Tuesday evening March 28 under student direction. Casts include Wheat Fire with Joyce Genzler Lorna Jordan Dick Dircks Fred McNeal The Dummy with Irene Rees Rodney Reeves Mary Lou Swailes Bob Luckey Doyce Jennings and The House of Greed featuring Dorothy McCullough Rodney Reeves Patsy Morrison Junior Woodruff Evelyn Orris Frances Williams Farrel Gentzler. Mrs F L Darrow announced the birth of a daughter Mary to Mr and Mrs W B Hunkins of Los Angeles on March 19.

Columbus Junction Columbus High School Wheat Fire Joyce Genzler Lorna Jordan Dick Dircks Fred McNeal Irene Rees Rodney Reeves Mary Lou Swailes Bob Luckey Doyce Jennings House of Greed Dorothy McCullough Patsy Morrison Junior Woodruff Evelyn Orris Frances Williams Farre Gentzler F. L. Darrow Mary W. B. Hunkins Los Angeles Calif Hunkins Julia Darrow J. Kelly McKee Conesville P. FE Sisterhood Oskaloosa Woman's Club EB. Jasmann

Residents at Ainsworth Help in Red Cross Drive

Ainsworth s Red Cross drive opens with workers Mrs Eather Trotter Mrs Laura Lids Emma Walker Mrs Eileen White and Ruth Norris leading the effort The district chiefs are Jame Quinn Gene Stephens Bill Roberts Pete Koehler and Robert Miksch Donations include 19 from Mary Marr 5 from Ladies Aid and 2 from Vanna Ginkens plus local visits by Bryce Lord and family and others including Harold Boileau on furlough.

Ainsworth Red Cross Eather Trotter Laura Lids Emma Walker Eileen White Ruth Norris Northeast Territory Jame Quinn Gene Stephens Bill Roberts Southwest Pete Koehler Northwest Robert Miksch Mary Marr Long Beach Calif Earl and Olive Miksch Ainsworth Ladies Aid Society U. P Mary Townsend Alex McCreedy and Son Vanna Ginkens Oakdale

Prevent Tick Fever With Proper Clothing Care

George E. Baker M D Casper Wyoming notes in the Journal of the American Medical Association that Rocky Mountain spotted fever is widespread and prevention relies on avoiding tick habitats and careful clothing and hygiene. Wear tight trousers and remove clothing, inspect the body daily, and search folds creases and hairy areas for ticks. Camps should be clear of low vegetation and rodent activity.

George E. Baker M. D Casper Wyo Journal of the American Medical Association

Applesauce Recipes With Limited Sugar Tips

Applesauce can be made with minimal sugar or sugar substitutes and even canned without sugar though flavor may drop. Peel, cure, and cook quickly in a tightly covered pan with minimal water to preserve taste. Sub cook times and sweetening vary from one-third cup sugar per 14% pounds to dessert sauces needing more sugar or corn syrup as noted.

Paricutin Volcano Eruption Wreaks Dust Across Towns

Ash and dust from the Paricutin eruption extends for miles around in Mexico as towns shovel roots to protect weak structures. Heavy black basalt bombs six inches to over a foot land with a thud. Fumaroles emit hydrochloric acid ammonia and volatile salts forming crystals of ammonium and iron chlorides.

Paricutin Mexico

Tire Chains Use On Slippery Roads

When roads are slick, apply tire chains to wheels for better starting and stopping. Do not overtighten or deflate tires to fit them. remove chains when not needed to save material and ease driving. Even with chains, avoid rapid starts or sudden stops. chains provide extra safety when used properly.

Thyroid extract and metabolism tests in children

A Western Union health column explains how overactive and underactive thyroid glands affect metabolism. It notes tests show rates 15 percent above or below normal, and outlines treatment with rest, iodine, or thyroid extract. Case studies include 30 children with persistent infections, where 18 received thyroid extract and 15 improved.

M. H. Stiles Archives of Pediatrics

Excess Fluid in Body Strains the Heart

Early heart failure signs include breathlessness after exertion and after meals, palpitations, and ankle or liver swelling. Treatment aims to reduce heart work, strengthen the heart with digitalis, and lower tissue water via salt restriction and diuretic strategies. Daily weight tracking and rest are advised, with ammonium chloride if edema persists on a low salt diet.

Southern Medicine and Surgery J. B. McLester Birmingham Food and Nutrition Authority

Cattle Choose Rich Pastures Reflect Soil Health Belief

Dr. William A. Albrecht of the University of Missouri links cattle behavior to soil fertility noting cows seek greener grass and risk barbed wire to reach it. He cites lime treatments and livestock choices as indicators of soil quality affecting animal health and reproduction.

William A. Albrecht Department of Soils University of Missouri Albrecht

Proper Shoe Care for Long-Lasting Comfort

When removing white shoes place them on shoe trees in an airy area to vent in hot weather. Wash the inside sole occasionally to remove perspiration odors. Use a cloth with warm soap suds to wipe, rinse, and dry. Work quickly to prevent moisture absorption and stuff shoes with paper to retain shape while drying.

Palm Carnauba Description From Brazilian Tropics

The carnauba is one of many palm trees growing in the tropical semi arid reaches of northeastern Brazil. The palm grows slowly to an average height of 25 to 35 feet with rough scaly bark. Fan shaped leaves form a crown giving the tree a nine wheel appearance.

Brazil

FBI Laboratory Examinations Set New Yearly Record

The FBI laboratory completed 193 371 examinations in the year ending June 30 1943 the highest total to date. It handled 247 percent specimens of evidence and aided other government agencies 532 times while serving state and local law enforcement 982 occasions. A large majority of the 193 371 exams related directly to the war effort.

FBI Technical Laboratory Wer Roc Ain

Silage Feeding Guidelines for Cattle

Silage can be fed in quantities from 30 to 50 pounds per cow per day depending on the cow’s size and condition.

Flu outbreak pattern in January odd years identified

The record notes A-type flu outbreaks occurred each January in odd-numbered years over the past decade, listing years 1933 1935 1937 1939 and 1941 as examples and implying a recurring January spike during those periods.

Agricultural Notes on Sorghum Syrup Use

Sorghum syrup is not a good fruit sweetener as it masks delicate fruit flavor. To render fat, cook on very low heat until melted, avoid smoking, strain through cheesecloth, and chill the strained fat in a covered container until use.

City planning echoes Aristotle on protecting inhabitants

The piece cites Aristotle to claim city planning should safeguard residents and promote happiness, aligning ancient philosophy with urban design goals. It emphasizes humane governance, safe streets, and livable neighborhoods as core aims of civic planning.

Aristotle

Congregation Elects Officers At Annual Church Meeting

The Cotter congregation held its annual meeting at the church with a cooperative supper. Rev. Allen was elected pastor for the new year. Sunday School elected Dorothy Thomas as superintendent and other officers for the various departments. Ladies Aid and Westminster Guild also chose officers.

Elmer Thomas Cotter Allen Theodore Meyer David Jones Harry White Russell Jones Lorothy Thomas Barbara Jones W. 4. Allen U.S Dorothy Thomas Blar Lunean Stoward Jones Kenneth Arthur Margaret Owens Jean Jones Howell Owens

Wyman News Notes Social Visits and Local Events

C Dew Davis Edward Humphreys and John Humphreys were business visitors in Lancaster Missouri on Monday. Charlaine Auten of Letts dined with Doraine Oldt at the Oldts home. Whilip Yohe, finished boot training at Farragut Idaho, spends his furlough at home. Live Wire 4H held a hot luck supper and meeting at Loris Davis’s home.

RE. V. Hupiphreys Wyman C. Dew“V. Davis Edward Humphreys John Humphreys Lancaster Charlaine Auten Letts Doraine Oldt Iowa Wesleyan Whilip Yohe Farragut Idaho J. R. Rees ER. V. Humphreys Iowa City Rees T. G. Williams Live Wire Loris Davis J. K. Dunn Manhattan Kans Carl Seberg Dorothy Davis Olds Tromer Davis Sarah Dewey Davis E. V. Humphrey Detta Humphreys Blake Cook Washington Muscatine J. N. Davis Oakdale

Sophomore Class entertains at St Patrick’s Friday night

Daughters Miriam and Mildre Davis led a charming program as the Sophomore class entertained high school students and faculty at St. Patrick’s on Friday night. The event drew a very good time and positive reports from attendees.

St. Patrick's

Lincoln Club Meeting With Mrs. Wallace in Ainsworth

Lincoln street club met Friday afternoon with Mrs Eva Wallace. Eleven members attended the business session and decided to donate five dollars to the Red Cross drive. Refreshments were served by the hostess at the close.

Westminster Guild Ted Meyer Earnest Meyer Margaret Arthur Lloyd C. Douglas Mida Thomas Mark Lunean Ainsworth Lincoln Street Club Frida Eva Wallae

Light from distant stars compared to candle six miles away

A historical note explains that the visual brightness of certain stars matches the light from a candle viewed six miles distant, illustrating the vast distances and faint luminosities involved in starlight perception.

The Exciter Box Powers Massive Generators

An explained comparison shows that turbines rely on a small two foot square exciter box to energize massive generators. Engineers note the massive machines behave like lazy horses without constant stimulation, needing regular im peters to avoid stalling and keep plants online.

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