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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1943
Page
6
The notice lists April and May validity dates for Blue G, HH, J stamps and various Red A B C D stamps, with expirations for coffee and sugar stamps, meat rationing rollouts, and required filings by processors, retailers, and local rationing boards. It notes point inventories, menu filings, and registration deadlines through May 14.
An Atlanta woman left a piggy bank in a post office and generous locals filled it with coins before the owner recalled and retrieved it. Private Fred A. Gamm from Camden NJ, stationed at George Field IL, worked at his father’s pretzel factory known for butter Harrisburg steam and soft brittle biscuits.
The text lists inspection deadlines for gasoline books C and B with dates June 15 and June 30 respectively. It notes Stamp No 17 in Wariation Book One valid for one pair of shoes expires and transferable within a family. It also states fuel oil coupon No 5 expires September 30.
In a Miami hotel Avery confronts Lotus about a suspected romance with a jailed man. Lotus pleads innocence while Avery vows to protect her social standing and plans to exile the rival from Florida. Julia and Ann cope with injuries and budding romance as Vince aids recovery and contemplates a future with Julia.
Mrs. Dorothy Netch confronted a masked bandit in Portland and faced a blow when he struck her in the face. He fled dropping his gun and returned later to recover it but was chased away by neighbors during a second attempt.
Terrance Rosen a Drake University drama student from Marshalltown Iowa refused to sign up for selective service last summer to protest war in the draft. He is now married to Flora Miller a former WAAC trainee from Ashland Oregon. Rosen plans to serve in the medical corps or ambulance service once called to duty early in 1943.
In Wheeling West Virginia C C Cerone a blind merchant with 30 years of darkness experience leads civilian defense workers through blackout navigation. He explains how the blind sense of touch hearing and using a cane help detect objects and doorway locations in complete darkness.
London report notes that over 1000 women knew the wartime radio location secret. Sir Robert Watson-Watt says the staff initially included three stenographers and expanded slowly, with no disclosures or hints of the secret.
Lieut Louis De Camp, a Hollywood naval aviator, learns he has a baby daughter via a slate message read from a passing plane. The slate stated Mother and baby daughter doing nicely and congratulations. The baby is three months old.
Akron detective reports a thief broke a grocery rear door to steal 16 pounds of coffee marketed as golden bean. The loot also included a large ham and 16 cartons of cigarettes from Sam Levine’s store.
Historical note explains that absolute zero at 273 degrees on the centigrade scale has never been achieved in scientific experiments, highlighting the unattainability of this theoretical limit.
Forty one US merchant mariners survived a torpedo sinking in the Indian Ocean and reached Africa after seven days in a lifeboat. They were aided by friendly naked natives with knives who fed them and helped them reach civilization. Captain W W Kuhne reported the attack and rescue details.
In St Louis a dream led Mrs. Rhenhilda Branshaw of Teaneck New Jersey to seek her sister Mrs Emelie Kasch. A Denmark born reunion traced through a Kasch in the St Louis directory found Mrs Kasch’s nephew Albert Kasch. The sisters reunited after 40 years apart calling it like a new life.
Des Moines report: sailor Arthur V. Baird spent 32 dollars to propose to Ellen Spiker, 17, from Boston. Ellen agreed to accept the ring but will wait until after the war to marry, saying engagement by phone is fine but not marriage by telephone.
Portland report describes a greyhound race where No 7 avoided a full lap chasing the bunny. The dog paused, surveyed the field, and crossed the infield to meet the bunny head on, saving energy.
The old fort that gave Fort Smith its name was established in 1817 by General Thomas A. Smith to protect settlers from Indians.
Rutgers university extension engineer urges farmers to recondition tractors in spring. Key steps include charging battery, cleaning spark plugs, oiling magneto and filters, flushing cooling and oil systems, changing oil, lubricating bearings, and testing engine for unusual noises.
Wartime steel shortages push engineers to use chemically treated timber for munitions plants dry docks piers hangars and other military installations. Substituting timber for steel trusses of 12 tons saves 11 tons of metal and reduces bolt and plate needs to one ton.
Robert Sugarman of Fort Benning Georgia is called not strictly an ex as he still drums with the Columbus Symphony in his spare time. His origin story recalls a six year old violin lesson that ended with a punch on the professor’s bald pate and a vow to become a drummer.
Scientists label biotin among the strongest vitamins and report a yeast growth boost from tiny amounts. Researchers say human importance is likely, with only very small quantities produced. A formula update may lead druggists to stock 2'-keto-3,4-imidazolido-2tetra-hydrothiophene valeric acid.
Humorist Will Rogers's wife Mrs Betty Rogers visited Will Rogers Field where she became the first family member to view the large memorial to the famed humorist. She said Will would have been pleased by the honor.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M announces a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Russell Goodin serves as Worshipful Master and A W Yard is secretary.
Bus lines list eastbound and westbound departures from Washington with times for Jackson and Sullivan lines. Eastbound for Omaha Chicago starts at 2:50 a.m. and 8:40 p.m. Others run to Iowa City and Knoxville with morning and afternoon departures. Tickets available at the depot and Winga's North Side Cafe for trips coast to coast.
Rutgers dairy expert Professor C. Button says pasteurizing cream prevents rancid flavor in home butter. Heat to 145 to 150 F for 30 minutes, or 165 to 170 F for 10 15 minutes, then cool to 50 F or lower and hold three hours before churning.
The farm laborer, once a common American worker, is disappearing into two channels the armed forces and industry. Many skilled specialists in Army and Navy mechanical gadgets come from farms. Rugged farm boys, valued for their hard work, are being accepted and serving the country well.
The only grade of commercial fertilizer for home Victory Gardens this year is 3-8-7. It must be used for vegetables only.
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