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.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1944
Page
4
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Honduras covers about 44,275 square miles with roughly 800 miles of paved roads.
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