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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1944

Page

4

Court House Office Hours and Tire Certificate Update

Office open at Court House on weekdays 1 to 4 pm and Saturdays 10 to 12 pm. Certificates no longer needed for recapping truck tires.

Court House

Intercity Train Schedules From Washington and Nearby Cities

Train times listed show departures from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Fort Madison and Winfield with arrivals at Washington and connections to Sigourney Oskaloosa Knox Westbound and Eastbound routes. Tickets sold at the local depot with schedule details for morning afternoon and evening services.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids Washington Winfield, Burlington Ordnance Yo Sigourney Oskaloosa Knox v

War time rationing notes on tires coupons and stamps

The notice states tire tires are discontinued but inspection by OPA tire inspectors remains required for issuing ration certificates to replace specific tires. It lists vehicle inspection cadence and details various gasoline, sugar, foods, and shoe coupons with validity and dates, plus guidance on using Spare Stamp 37 and applications.

OPA Iowa Home Orchard

Washington Lodge No. 26 Regular Meeting Notice

Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Russell Goodin serves as Worshipful Master and A W Yard is the secretary.

Washington Lodge Russell Goodin W. M A. W. Yard

All Eastbound Buses to Chicago

Tickets for the eastbound service to Chicago are available at the Bus Depot and at Winga's North Side Cafe. Purchases cover the entire coast to coast trip from the local depot.

Chi Winga North Side North Side Square

Weed control tips for spring Victory Gardens

The article stresses weed sabotage in spring gardens and urges shallow cultivation to reduce weed growth. It advises staying out when foliage is wet to limit bacterial and fungal diseases and to pull and burn diseased plants to protect healthy ones.

Iowa State College Agricultural Extension Service

Honor Pvt. W Krahl From Ft Knox Ky At Family Dinner

Local dinner honors Pvt William L Krahl on furlough from Fort Knox Kentucky. The report names several service members and relatives, mentions promotions and transfers, a birthday, a judge's election, and garden guidance for spring planting amid postwar ration changes.

W. Krahl Ft Knox, Ky Martha Butler Columbus Junction Burl Reed William L. Krahl Fort Knox Clarence W. Buckman Chaffee Ark Donald Stapp Fred Stapp Safetly England Marvin San Francisco Pacific Ocean Lloyd Max Marshall Edith Marshall Navy South Pacific

Riverside High School Grants Diplomas to Seven Seniors

The forty sixth Riverside High School commencement was held in the public school gym at 8 p m with a processional by Mrs Ernest Bright. Senior Hal Cress led with others including Dale Kos Elmer Mannron Glenys Marner Ray Prymek Richard Swailes and Sweeting who received awards and gasplomas. The program featured vocal groups and a commencement address by Dr L L Dunnington.

Riverside Riverside High School Ernest Bright C. E. Fitzsimmons Vivial Kron Jean Havel Norma Kasper Vergie Vochoska Donna Wehrtbeck Vaida Wingler Albert Novy Donna Whitlock Vaida Wingter L. L. Dunnington Methodist Church Iowa City Harry E. Colvin Hal Cress Dale Kos Elmer ‘Ianron Glenys Marner Ray Prymek Richard Swailes Me. Sweeting Kale Kos Dean Hartzler Lyle Fox Robert Burich Charles Yordi Richard Dutler Robert Soukup Duane Latta Donald Cress Vaina Wingler Pretty Gerot Inez “Weeting Colvin Earl English

Eighth Grade Graduation at Brighton High School

Eighth grade graduation was held in the Brighton high school auditorium with a one act play Wildcat Willie's Lucky Number. Diplomas and awards were presented by Supt. Paxson. performances included saxophone and clarinet solos by Janet Horton and Elaine Swick.

Edna S. Crile Brighton Wildcat Willie Janet Horton R. W. Fillmore B. H. Paxson Elaine Swick E. E. Voss Richard Benda Ben Faris Earl Harris Norma Pohren Genevieve Stout Mary Nash LeRoy Knorr C. W. Long Richland Carroll Morgan Donald Hosking G. W. Dash Pfe Rex Widmer Topeka Kan John Widmer Cecil Jones American Airlines Los Angeles Calif J. W. Jones Frances Lucile Drish Joe Drish the Waves Frank Swisher Merle Statler Minneapolis Minn Wm. Statler Lucile Maxine Marshall Marines San Diego L. E. McAfee Robert Billy Gertrude Schwartz Mr. McAfee Roy Howell Ottumwa Howell Harry Bagby Cecil Porter G. C. Haskins Haskins Harmony Club Chas. Mumper J. H.hod Brier Methodist Church E. Voss

Community group officers named in local notice

Mrs Geneva Schnoebelen serves as treasurer with directors Joseph Knebel Ralph Kleppfer St J Marner and Mrs O E Latta listed in the official notice.

Geneva Schnoebelen Joseph Knebel Ralph Kleppfer

Seaton Family Visit and Fairfield Property Purchase

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Seaton of Davenport spent Monday night and Tuesday with his sister Mrs. Wm. Statler. Mr. and Mrs. Royston of Fairfield have bought the former Wm. Berry property with possession due in June.

Ray Seaton Davenport Wm. Statler Royston Fairfield Wm. Berry

Mary Rickey Signs Contract to Teach In Knoxville

Mary Rickey, a popular Wayland teacher, will move to Knoxville next year with a salary increase. The note mentions accompanying family events, local visits, and community notices including a lecture at the Methodist church and various personal updates from residents throughout Wayland.

Mary Rickey Knoxville Ezra Wittmer Wayland G. W. Schantz Mark Chicago Vada Wagler Trenton H. E. Davies Frank Nebel John Gugel Edward Ezra Pekin Ill Adam Rapp E. L. Jeamby Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Eichert Wayland Mennonite Pvt Duane Cpd Wittmer Sec Idaho Cora Dill Olive Boller Max Hulme Stanley South Pacific

Honduras Between Roads and Size

Honduras covers about 44,275 square miles with roughly 800 miles of paved roads.

Honduras

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