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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1943
Page
6
The list outlines May validity and expiration for several ration stamps from April 24 to September 30. It records meat, processed foods, gasoline, sugar, and fuel oil stamps with their active periods, first reports by distributors, and registration deadlines from May 3 to May 14.
A car driven by George Widmer and owned by Sam Wyse turned over three times near the Emery Eigsts farm east of Wayland. Harold Graber suffered cuts from broken glass as the vehicle sustained minor damage.
Ann Rivers seeks shelter at the Tru French Tourist Cottages in Bar Harbor. A sleet storm delays her, and in a warm cabin she discovers Rosalinda the Great Dane about to birth nine puppies. Ann aids briefly as Rosalinda provides care, ending with a dramatic birth scene and a hint of more to come.
Prairie Center reports a busy period with Easter dinners and family visits. Notable attendees include Sgt. Everett Matthess of Wellman, Rock Island residents, Muscatine connections, Ames students, and local families sharing meals and greetings amid wartime talk and a four generation Sunshine Community Club gathering.
Riverside May 7 The annual commencement for the senior class was held May 5 in the school auditorium. Superintendent F B Wyllie introduced J Dale Welch of Coe College Cedar Rapids who spoke on The Three Ships Friendship Leadership and Citizenship. Six seniors Velma Beranek Anne Beranek Rosemarie Luckey Darlene Sojka Nita Wingler Buel Meeks received diplomas. awards were given for basketball and baseball to Dale Kos Elme Korn Richard Swailes Hal Cress Buel Meeks and Dean Hartzler with Richard Dutler and Charles Yordh receiving baseball honors. The ceremony concluded with the benediction by the Rev Peterson.
In Crawfordsville on May 6 about 40 residents met at the schoolhouse to plan Red Cross activities. Mrs Cora McCoy was named chairman with Mrs Grace Williams as assistant as they prepare to organize local efforts.
The article notes meetings set for Wednesday afternoons and Friday evenings with the first session on Wednesday May 19 after school. It hopes for many helpers and mentions Mrs W G Edwards returning from Mitchellville to visit her daughter Mrs Ralph Scheussler and family. Rev R M McCracken and W [cut off].
P Davidson attended a cand meeting of Keokuk Presbytery at the U P church in Columbus City Thursday afternoon. Rev McCracken served as moderator of Presbytery.
In Abbotsbury England nearly 1 000 swans gather in what is described as the world’s oldest bird sanctuary. The site draws visitors and researchers studying the swans that migrate to this coastal refuge.
Daily bus routes from Washington to Omaha Chicago and Iowa City with departure times. Tickets available at Bus Depot Wingas North Side Cafe and North Side Square for full nationwide trips. Westbound and Knoxville connections shown with arrival and departure times.
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