Ration Date Updates for Food and Fuel Supplies
The notice lists current validity dates for blue ration stamps R S T through Sept 20 and U V W from Sept 1 to Oct 20. It details red stamps T U V W through Aug 31, Y through Oct 2, Z through Oct 2, brown stamps A through F with various Sept dates, sugar stamps 14 15 16 through Oct 31, shoes stamp 18 through Oct 31, fuel oil coupons 1 through Jan 4 1944 and 5 through Sept 30, gasoline coupons 7 through Sept 21, and exchange dates for old B C books by Sept 1. It also notes inspection deadlines for A B C books varying by date.
School Administrative Staff Listed in Meeting Minutes
Superintendent W. A. Erbe Assistant Supt Kenneth Freeman Principal of Junior High Miss Ethel McCreedy Echoo Board President Richard A. Stewart secretary C. P. Weldin Harry Ramseyer Fred Downing B. F. Bostwick Jr Mrs Charlotte Baldrige
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Erbe
Kenneth Freeman
Ethel McCreedy
Echoo
Richard A. Stewart
C. P. Weldin
Harry Ramseyer
Fred 8. Downing
B. F. Bostwick, Jr
Charlotte Baldrige
Bee Line Transit Buses Schedule Notice
Bus routes detail departures from Washington and Iowa City with arrival times and intermediate stops. Depot at Congress Hotel Plant and Intermediate Points. Tickets available at Bus Depot and Winga's North Side Cafe for trips coast to coast.
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Hthenas Nebatinis Eicedeals
Washington
Cago Noth
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
BEE Line Transit
Lows City
Iowa City
Knoxville
Congress Hotel
Thriller novel links Buckfield to English murder
In a trial at the Old Bailey Reginald Buckfield a royal artillery gunner known as Smiler Buckfield was found guilty of the Brompton Road murder of Mrs Ellen Ann Symes. Prosecutors argued his prison written thriller mirrors the crime, while Buckfield grinned throughout sentencing. The motive, method, and timing aligned with the actual stabbing in Brompton Road Strood Kent, as police and thousands of soldiers were questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Reginald Buckfield
Royal Artillery
Smiler
Buckfield
the Old Bailey
Brompton Road
Ellen Ann Symes
Strood
Kent
Child
Symes
Robin
England
Man Goes on Rampage With Ax in Lakeview
Mrs. Anthony Mudano called police as her 55 year old husband locked in the kitchen turned on gas jets and swung an ax at officers. Police ducked, windows were broken, tear gas used, and Mudano surrendered after the attack on windows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeview
N. Y
Anthony Mudano
Mudano
Pays Bill He Didn't Owe With Francs From Algeria
Warrant Officer Henry D. Ivey of Montgomery, Alabama, paid a gas bill by mail with 330 Algerian francs after service in Africa. George MacKenzie of the Portland Gas and Coke Co. auctioned the notes to employees for ten dollars and mailed the funds to Ivey. He had already paid the bill once and forgot it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Obe
Henry D. Ivey
Montgomery
Ala
Africa
George MacKenzie
Portland Gas and Coke Company
Ivey
Handbag Finder Returns Most, Keeps Eight Dollars
In Newark New Jersey an unknown woman who once found Mrs Belle Bearison’s lost handbag kept $8 from the $25 inside and returned the rest. She left an unsigned note saying she would have preferred return of the purse and its contents. Mrs Bearison approved the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Belle Bearison
Langston Bus Station Destroyed by Fire Report
A Guthrie reporter notes a false alarm at the city bus station as firemen investigated a telephone tip. The call came from Langston, miles away, and the Langston bus station was found destroyed in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Langston
Industrial Workplace Accidents Claim Thousands of Workers
Reports show at least 47000 accident victims among industrial workers with over 18000 fatalities occurring while on the job. The figures reflect harm across sectors and underline dangerous conditions for laborers.
Laundryhouse nab fraudulent FBI claimant in Lynn
In Lynn Massachusetts a man posing as an FBI agent questioned Chinese laundry owners about narcotics and spies. Police were tipped by the Chinese and the man was arrested. He had no official ties or authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
FBI
Coast Guardsman Fights Jap to Death in Guadalcanal Waters
Machinist Mate George T. Rhodes, 23, of Awendaw South Carolina, swam to aid a wounded Japanese sailor after his transport sank near Guadalcanal. Despite three shrapnel wounds, Rhodes fought in the water and on a liferaft, later receiving the Army Purple Heart as a coast guardsman. He is temporarily at Boston headquarters.
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Boston
Coast
Mr. Rhodes
Rhodes
Coast Guard Invaders
Army
Coast Guardsman
Boy Fooled Navy Train Ride Heads Home
A 14 year old boy, Jimmy Pottery Jr., pretended to be a recruit to ride a Navy train to the Great Lakes station near Chicago. After hiding his 113 pounds and boarding with bona fide recruits, he was challenged when the unit leader noticed extra meals. He protested he would be 15 in July and was turned over to the Red Cross and sent home to Hetzel West Virginia.
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Chicago
James Pottery Jr
Navy
Jimmy
Charleston
W. Ve
Great Lakes
Cincinnati
The
Red Cross
Hetzel
W. Va
Kin of Anthem Author Is Convicted of Murder
Derek Lees-Smith, 20, was convicted of murdering his mother Mrs Marion Scott Key Lees-Smith in London. He was found insane and ordered detained during the King's pleasure. Prosecutors said he signed a confession after his mother complained of beer on his breath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Derek Lees-Smith
Lees-Smith
Marion Scott Key Lees-Smith
Francis Scott Key
Has His Wallet Stolen Its Found and Returned
In Baton Rouge Louisiana William D Bridges was robbed on the street when a man pinned his arms and grabbed his wallet. A dredge boat worker later returned the wallet to Bridges' family after it washed ashore from the Mississippi River with $103 intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
William D. Bridges
Bridges
Church Membership Reaches Record High in U S
United States church membership rises to 50.3 percent of the population, the highest level ever reported. The increase reflects growing religious affiliation across regions and demographics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soldier crawls four miles on belly to aid freezing comrade
In Valdez Alaska a young soldier died in line of duty as a hurricane wind and avalanche trap left 20 survivors. One crawled four miles on his belly through gale snow to seek help for a freezing comrade, leaving only shredded sleeping-bag strips as proof of his sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valdez
Alaska
War Department
Valdez Glacier
Fate
Hunter Kills Wolf on Wrong Side of Road
Lawrence Derks killed a wolf on the wrong side of the road in Albany Missouri and lost 65 dollars. After a long chase the wolf darted into a fence and was killed. The road divides Gentry and Nodaway counties and the kill occurred on the Nodaway side. A bounty of 5 dollars from Gentry county was then avoided if the kill had been on the other side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Lawrence Derks
Derks
Gentry
Nodaway Counties
Nodaway
Gentry County
Missing Teeth Spur Soldier to Break Ranks
CAMP EDWARDS MASS Soldiers of the Thirty-ninth General hospital lined up for breakfast when Pvt. Thomas F Hession of New Haven Connecticut dashed for the barracks after the top kick ordered forward march. On return he explained to the fuming sergeant I forgot my teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Edwards
Mass
Thirty-ninth General Hospital
Thomas F. Hession
New Haven
Father Hears of Son's Death and Carries On
SOUTH BEND INDIANA Frank Woltman Jr a 25 year old Flying Fortress pilot was killed on the North African front January 31 His father Frank Woltman Sr returned to work making airplane engines vowing to save another man s son He said boys over there don t quit when someone gets hurt I can t either.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Frank Woltman
Frank Woltman Jr
Woltman
Blind man collects five tons of scrap metal drive
GRAYSVILLE TEN Aaron Smith, blind, has driven a door to door scrap collection in support of the war effort. He has gathered more than five tons of scrap metal by pushing a cart through the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blind Man
Graysville
Tenn
Aaron Smith
Smith
Chinese Farmers Face Strain amid Farming Life
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Chinese agriculture and farming life, noting a large portion of people depend on farming. The text hints at social or economic pressures on rural workers without a clear event or date.
East Sunset News Notes First Day of School
Hazel Raymond reports on the start of the school year in East Sunset with students eager for classes and new teachers. The column records local visits, family gatherings, picnics, and social events including Dale Jones’s return to Camp Hale and multiple neighborhood dinners and outings.
Manganese Deposits Found in Pennsylvania Localities
Manganese minerals have been discovered in commercial quantity at three localities in Pennsylvania, signaling potential new ore sources for industry. Local prospectors and mining firms monitor tests and market implications as exploration continues.
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Pennsylvania
Dehydration Requires Precooking for Vegetables
The article explains that precooking is necessary before dehydration to destroy enzymes that spoil the dried product. Fresh vegetables must be prepared to prevent quality loss, especially leafy greens which may not regain their original appearance after rehydration.
Engagement party ends in tragedy at Havenhurst
In Havenhurst the party for Pam turns grim as Toya reports Henny missing then Toya is arrested after Henry’s nude body is found on the beach. Pam collapses into hysteria and a killer seems to be at large as Dennis, Hilda, Crick, and Romey race to locate the truth.
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Peggy
Greg
Pam
Nancy
Dennis
Hilda
Hilly
Glenn
Pamela
Crick
New York
Havenhurst
Everard
Beach Cottage
Toya
Henny
Devon Club
Mr. Riorden
Big Rock
Dennis Riorden
Romey Hodges
Miss Pam
Henry
Calvin
Jack Drummond
Jack
Vermont
Rogery
Thehief
Police
Jenkinson
Romey
Ng Rock
Sergeant O'Toole
Aith and
Begorra
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Washington Directory
CIA & County
Qheodore
Bailey
Washington St
Barclay’s Grocery
W. Livingston Attorney Abstract
West Main St
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George F. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Officers
Chani
O. Lloyd
Lytle
W. H. Fulton
Henry Balle
P. L. Jordan
George Baker
Carl Hancecher
H. HA. Reister
A. L. Griffith
Ee Wr
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Marlune Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. E Lemmon
W. B. Dupuis
O. ¥. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery
Cury Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
DR. O. FL Boller Penn West
State Bankerner
W. Washington St
Funeral Service
Jones Funeral Home
East Main
Sherman's Fun Leal Home
Optometrists
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Walter Schroeder
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Bawa
Laura Kehoe
Harriet Coulter
cHarold
Putnam
Marion
George County
Lester B. Krabill
Kyle
Ned Morrow
Arve RP
Wilson
Ernest Rudolph
Chiropractors
Chas
BROWN
Puone
Independent Komool District
P. L. Etter
Iowa
Washington Lodge No
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A. M
Russell Goodin
W. M
Golden State Limited
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California
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Sunees
A L. Goodlander
Obak
Co. F. Anderson
C.M
Davenport
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Burlington Trailways
Eh eAenet Ahi Ase Ck Bee Epes
Omaha
Chi
Winga’s Cafe
Sullivan Bus Lines
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Algeria
Yank
Almos
Hunter
Wolf
China
East Sunset News
Hazel Raymond
Dale Jones
Camp Hale
Colorado
Clarence Lowe
Karl
Lyle Loewe
Don Miller
Cleo Fletcher
Larry
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Bobby Lowe
W. E. Frame
Richard Stephens
Harry Jones
Frank Scranton
West Chester
Doris Graber
Jeannette Krabill
Charles William Twinam
Mount Pleasant Fair
Howard Williams
Robert Evans
Winfield
Lyle Lowe
Mount Pleasant
Elmer McArtor
Song
Sunset Park
P. J. Graber
Alvin Graber
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
T.W. Harwood
Westphal
Poss Motor Service
Cimon Trou
Steiss
Love
Commodore Knowlton
Greg Mason
Lilian Lauferty
Bing Pestuses Syndico Daw
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