Office Hours and Recapping Tires Policy
Court House office now open weekdays from 1 to 4 p m and Saturdays 10 to 12 m. Tires certificates no longer needed for recapping trucks.
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Court House
Chas
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
6
Wartime Tire and Coupon Directives in 1944 Notice
The document details discontinued tire production and ongoing inspection requirements for certain tires, with local War Price and Rationing Board authorization for replacements. It outlines vehicle inspection intervals, and lists numerous fuel gas and sugar coupon stamps with validity dates, usage rules, and applicable stamp books for home canning, processed foods, meats fats and cheese, and airplane shoes stamps.
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OPA
Washington Lodge Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F A M holds a regular meeting on the first Friday each month. Rus sell Goodin serves as W M and A W Yard as secretary.
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Washington Lodge No
Russell Goodin
W. M
A. W. Yard
Train Schedules Between Washington Fort Madison and Iowa City
Eastbound trains depart Washington at 6:38 p1 and arrive at 6:38 p.m. The schedule lists multiple departures to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids with arrival times including 1:47 a.m., 11:44 a.m., and 7:00 p.m. from Washington, and 8:25 p.m. to Washington. Tickets sold at local depot 107 W. 2nd.
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Washington
Xenia Locals Recall War News and Local Visits
Xenia residents report deaths and military updates from World War II service. Sgt Lawrence Owens listed as killed in action in Italy. Others, including Leo Carson on leave from Owens-Run Point and Lt R Bruce Lord transferred to Avon Park Florida, share family gatherings and visits with relatives in Iowa and nearby towns. Local social events include dinners and gatherings at farms and homes across communities.
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Julia Woods
Davenport
Woods
Jim Cook
Sgt
Lawrence Owens
Lone Tree
Italy
Leo C. Carson
Owenset Point
Rhode Island
Frank Carson
Set
Claude Carson
England
R. Bruce Lord
Avon Park
Florida
Lt. Mahin Describes Opening of Army Hospital in New Guinea
Lt. Margaret E Mahin recalls setting up a new Army hospital ward in New Guinea describing daily work loading equipment choosing wards including orthopedic contagious and surgical units. She notes living quarters showers electricity and rapid progress with barracks improvements amid jungle surroundings.
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Mahin
New Guinea
F. M. Mahin
Ainsworth
Margaret E. Mahin
Melbourne
Australia
Mrs Dillon Graber Hosts Shower for Ruth Freyenberger
About 30 relatives and friends gathered at the Graber home in Noble for a courtesy shower honoring Ruth Freyenberger, a bride of the month. The afternoon featured writing contests and social time, followed by refreshments. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts.
Swift & Company reports record livestock purchases in 1943 drive
The 1943 government program pushed hogs cattle and lamb production beyond quotas. Farmers met targets despite shortages, creating marketing and packing challenges. Swift & Company bought more live stock in heavy markets than ever, operating long hours and six to seven days a week, with held over animals increasing costs.
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Swift & Company
Armed Services
Army
Navy
Lend Lease
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