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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1946

Page

6

County Officials and School District Board List

County officers include County Attorney John Owen County Auditor Stan Kiesey County Clerk R Noonan County Engineer W P Rawn County Welfare Director Mrs Payne Marshall County Recorder Harriet Coulter County Sheriff Harold Putnam County Treasurer W F Howell County Superintendent Lester B Krabill County Coroner Dr W S Kyle County Supervisors Ned Morrow Clarence Fulton Arthur Wiley Washington Independent School District Superintendent M M Schell Principal Ethel McAreeny School Board Marion George CP Weldin Richard A Stewart Henry B Bailey B F Bostwick Jr Ramagyer Washington Lodge No 26 A M Regular meeting held each month Merle R Green W M A W Yard Secretary

John Owen Stan Kiesey R. R. Noonan W. P. Rawn Payne Marshall Harriet Coulter Harold Putnam W. FE Howell County Lester B Ashington Independent School M. M. Schell Ethel McAreeny Marion George CP. Weldin Richard A. Stewart Henry B. Bailey B. F. Bostwick, Jr Ramagyer

Substituted Statue in Guayaquil Honors Byron Not Olmedo

A plaza statue in Guayaquil bears the name Olmedo and memory of Ecuador's famed poet who died in 1847, but it is actually a Lord Byron statue bought from a London junk shop, a costly memorial compromise.

Guayaquil Ecuador Olmedo Lord Byron London

Balance in pan design prevents spills

The pan and its handle must be well balanced so the pan stands steady when empty. A too heavy handle makes a tipsy pan and can cause dangerous spills of hot water or food during use.

Western travel timetable and bus train schedule listing

A dense timetable lists Bee Line Taxi and Burlington routes with depots at 107 W and, schedules for Golden State Limited Southwest Express and local buses. It covers departures and arrivals for Washington to Chicago routes, Iowa City Cedar Rapids connections, Mt Pleasant Mt Madison, Ft Madison, and Burlington lines with ticket sales points at Winga's Cafe and local depot.

Southwest Express California Golden State Limited Cansdinemsaun Washington Kansas City Chicago Winga North Side North Side Square Iowa City Cedar Rapids Cedar MT. Pleasant Madison Macomb Quincy Ill Ft. Madison Indianola Kansas

Virginian in Technicolor Opens at State Theatre

Paramount presents The Virginian in bold Technicolor starring Joel McCrea Brian Donlevy and Sonny Tufts. McCrea portrays the lawful Virginian while Donlevy plays Trampas and Tufts plays Steve in a western tale of American frontier growth and cowboy legend welcomed as a major seasonal release.

Paramount Owen Wister State Theatre Joel McCrea Brian Donlevy Sonny Tufts McCrea Donlevy Tufts McGinty Trampas Steve America Wister West Wyoming Theodore Roosevelt

Maria Montez Stars in Tangier at Fox Theatre

Maria Montez travels the globe through film locales from London to Paris and Africa before starring with Robert Paige and Sabu in Universl's Tangier. The adventure romance, also featuring Preston Foster and others, plays Sunda thru Tues at the Fox Theatre directed by George Wagener.

Maria Montez Ciwna South America Africa Europe Near East Pacific Robert Paige Sabu Universl Tangier Fox Theatre Miss Montez Sahara Desert Sudan Egypt Maria Hollywood London Rio Hawaiian Islands Mosc Bewaii Tahiti India Paris Hungary Preston Foster Louise Allbritton J. Edward Bromberg Kent Taylor George Wagener Paul Malvern

Eye bends light rays to form image on retina

The Better Vision Institute states light rays bend three times in the eye to form an image on the retina. The cornea initiates bending, followed by the lens, and finally the aqueous humor completes the process.

Better Vision Institute

Better Market Fowl Development Contest Underway

D. D. Slade of Lexington Kentucky leads a national committee to distribute 8000 in prizes for poultrymen who develop the ideal market fowl. The A and P Food Stores sponsor the three year contest offering 5000 to the top breeder and 3000 in progress awards for improvements in meat to bone ratio and total meat yield.

D. D. Slade Lexington Poultryman A & P Food Stores

Improved Ratchet-Action Wrench Market Entry

Hedstrom Industries of Chicago introduces an automatic adjustable ratchet action wrench. A thumb trigger and eye control adjust the tool for constant secure jaws on square hex metric and odd sized nuts while the handle remains manually operable.

Hedstrom Industries Chicago

Tether That Holds the Cow But Gives Her Plenty of Freedom

A pasture setup shows a cow tether along a road or irrigation ditch using a wire cable attached to two iron stakes. A block on the cable prevents winding and keeps the chain away from the stakes, allowing more grazing space.

Treating Poultry for Gapeworm Infestation

A U S government notice describes a safe rapid dust treatment for gapeworms in chickens and turkeys using barium antimonyl tartrate. Infested birds inhale the powder, which dislodges the parasites. up to 50 birds can be treated at once with one ounce of chemical.

U. Bureau of Animal Tat

Vaccination Measures Against Brucellosis in Herds

Vaccination of heifer and bull calves ages 4 to 8 months is advised when brucellosis or Bang’s disease is possible. If an outbreak starts, vaccinating the adult herd may help. A program combining calf vaccination blood testing breeding cows and proper feeding sanitation and management should largely eradicate brucellosis.

Pruning Goals for Fruit Trees

Pruning should primarily increase bearing of quality fruit and keep the tree healthy and vigorous through balanced growth and proper pruning practices.

Veterans education by mail expands with 38 contracts

Washington Bureau notes veterans may pursue correspondence and extension courses through 38 contracted institutions nationwide. About 500000 veterans are enrolled or in on the job training. costs may total up to 500 dollars with no subsistence. Contracts include 25 colleges in 19 states and 13 trade schools offering subjects from refrigeration to hotel management.

Veterans Administration

Veterans courses offered at nearest VA regional office

The article notes that education courses should be arranged at the nearest Veterans Administration regional office, directing veterans to obtain information and enroll locally. It emphasizes accessibility and centralized guidance for veterans seeking training opportunities.

Veterans Administration

Veterans Ask About Allotments and GI Loans

The letter asks if a divorced service wife remains eligible for an allotment after her husband’s discharge. An answer: she is likely eligible. contact Army Central Adjustment Office in St. Louis with full details. A veteran seeks GI loan guidance. advice covers finding a lender, using eligibility certificates, and local aid. Another reader requests guidance on child allotments after desertion and divorce, noting lack of navy notice. seek official guidance on support rights and allotment status.

A. D Ropesville Texas G.I Chamber of Commerce Red Cross Navy

Navy Pension Questions From Service Members

A letter column discusses overseas duty durations for marines, discharge points, and eligibility for pensions. It notes normal overseas tours for regulars as 24 months and advises contacting Field Services, Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, Navy Department in Cleveland for case details. It also explains that disability pensions do not bar adjusted compensation for self employment if eligible and unemployed.

The Navy Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department Cleveland Ohio Marines Manila D. S Luther Tenn. A

Paper mill converts 110 carloads of wood into bags daily

Daily production at a large paper mill turns 110 carloads of wood into 25 million paper bags. The operation highlights the scale of timber processing and packaging output.

Built Up Litter for Winter Egg Production

Built up litter in the laying house holds temperatures high enough to keep hens laying throughout the winter, making a practical system for steady egg production.

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