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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1944
Page
6
Certification notes indicate no longer needed certificates for Class A ration. Recap lists third inspection period extending through March 31 and fourth period approaching. Details emphasize tire allocations and eligibility under revised controls.
A government notice lists inspection periods for ration classes and a schedule of coupon expirations. It details A and B coupons for gasoline and non highway fuel oil, sugar Book 4 coupons, home canning sugar limits, processed foods stamps, meats cheeses fats and canned fish, and shoe and airplane coupons with their respective validity dates.
The text notes a regular meeting on Friday of each month led by W M Ruswell Goodin with A W Yard as secretary.
Snapshot of rail schedule notes listing westbound No 3 Golden State Limited No 12 Southwest Express and No 43 Californian with stops at Washington and Kansas City. Mentions mixed trains No 23 and No 22, and agents L Goodlander and C F Anderson with departure times around 9:58 am and 6:14 pm.
Burlington Trailways lists multiple Washington departures for eastbound service toward Chicago. Buses 8 6 7 2 10 schedule daily with times 6:08 am 10:56 am and 8:50 pm. Tickets sold at Winga's North Side Cafe for full coast to coast trips.
Timetable details for southbound and northbound trains from Washington to Cedar Rapids Iowa City Ft Madison Winfield Burnington Sigourney Oskaloosa and Knoxy with multiple departure and arrival times. Tickets sold at the local depot.
Riverside residents report weekend visits from relatives and service members. Wil ladene Korous of Wellman stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles Rath. Kenneth Muller on furlough from Camp Polk visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Muller. May Alcorn travels to Georgetown Texas and Tulsa Oklahoma to visit family and friends before summer return. Mrs Sherman Fox hosts South Side Club. C J Karel hosts Senior Needle club in April. Mela Deutsch employed near Washington visited home. Earl Walton hosted a 6 o clock dinner with Mrs William O Loughlin Mrs Dale Southwick and Elsie McAnulty.
Gray, March 27. Pete John Jefferies has carried mail on horseback for two weeks amid bad roads. Chas Jefferie lost a mule last Thursday as locals socialized. several residents visit kin and note community updates including school director Wm. Longer and local ailments.
West Chester students report stamp and bond sale totals with a $46.50 overall, plus grade contributions. Sophomores hosted a party for high school and faculty. Seventh to Eighth grades study the World War origin in Serbia, while Arithmetic lessons cover ancient measures. Fifth and Sixth grades finish bed room tasks and projects. health checks were excellent. Several students earned perfect spelling scores. St Patrick's Day celebrated with green attire and shamrock cookies. Geography maps traced a US to Italy journey via Europe. Spring decor and an exhibit of construction paper tractors appear in class.
Funeral services for Jack Odle 89 were held Sunday at Louisa Center church near Columbus Junction. He died Friday night at home. burial followed in Long Creek cemetery. Survivors include a nephew Anderson who lived with him. Funeral home handled arrangements.
This installment presents the final section of the revised up-to-date edition of The Problems of Lasting Peace by Herbert Hoover and Hugh Gibson. It outlines key concerns, proposed remedies, and the authors' outlook on postwar international settlements.
The author argues lasting peace requires free public discussion and careful analysis of war causes. It warns against relying on shortcuts or magical solutions, emphasizes nationalism and power centers, and urges acceptance of diverse governments while pursuing a transition from war to peace guided by experience.
When fertilizer arrives, store it in a dry place and avoid stacking the bags too high. Proper ventilation and away from heat sources help prevent deterioration and safety risks. Keep bags off the floor on pallets to minimize moisture contact.
Thursday at the Catholt Funeral Home in Iowa City burial was in Indian Creek cemetery near here. Mr and Mrs Charles Billings observed their 36th wedding anniversary March 25 at their home. Dr O A Kubrick has closed his office and home and plans to move to Jackson Minnesota to work with a hospital. Mash storage advice notes poultry mash deteriorates more slowly in cold weather, recommending storage on the farm in rat-proof conditions for several weeks.
The string figure game cat's cradle is widely played by African children and native Australian tribes. Complicated figures are made and competitions held where speed and accuracy determine the winner, suggesting the pastime is nearly global in reach.
The text advises increasing the ham surface with lard or oil to prevent mold on exposed surfaces. It notes oil or lard helps especially for sliced ham stored in the refrigerator or pantry.
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