Ration Dates for Tires Clarified in Public Notice
A public notice states certificates are no longer needed to recap tires or to buy inner tubes or used farm implement tires. The change impacts purchasers and dealers in the regional trade.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1944
Page
4
Wartime rationing and coupon validity guidance
The notice outlines changes to tire inspections and ration records, and lists validity dates for various wartime coupons and stamps. It details commercial vehicle inspection requirements, replacement tire authorization, and the indefinite validity of certain food, shoe, and airplane stamps, with specific expiration dates for alcohol and sugar coupons and notes on first and second sugar application periods.
Washington Lodge Nove a F. and A.M Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month at 8 PM. Officers B B Morrison Jr W M and A W Yard, secretary, will preside and keep minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
D. Morrison, Jr
W. M
W Yard
Train Schedules and Note on Sleeping Car Passengers
The timetable lists westbound and eastbound Golden State Limited and Southwest Express trains with stop patterns and note specifics. It mentions sleeping car service for Washington passengers and Kansas City connections, and indicates California passenger discharges only on No. 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hh Sr
Golden State Limited
Gerips
Southwest Express
Californian
RIE Agate
Washington
Kuansas City
Kansas City
California
Train Schedule Notice for Daily Runs and Mixed Trains
The notice lists No 430 and No 429 trains with morning departures at 7:00 and 00 a.m. respectively plus mixed trains arriving 10:45 a.m. and leaving 11:30 a.m. Service runs daily except Sunday, signed C F Anderson, agent for O B Q.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Goodlander
C. F. Anderson
Avent
Local trains and timings for C M and P R R services
The Davenport to Kansas City local No 3 departs at 9 58 a m and the east bound No 8 to Davenport departs 4 14 p m. The Southwest Limited No 25 verso 1 43 a m and No 26 Peperte access 1 07 a m. Daily except Sunday Nos 3 and 8 operate as noted by W C Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Kansas City
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
Peperte
W. C. Bell
Burlington Prailways Local Bus Schedule
Bus No 3 leaves Washington at 6 08 am for the eastbound route to Chicago. Bus No 5 departs 10 56 am and Bus No 7 at 7 45 pm from Washington. Westbound and other services to Omaha Chicago are listed with multiple departures from Washington. Tickets available at Bus Depot and local cafes for the full coast to coast trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Prailways
Washington
Omaha
Chicago
Ees Stee
Ettawellin
eThena
Winga
North Side
North Side Square
Bee Line transit routes list varied daily departures
The timetable lists buses from Washington to Iowa City Cedar Rapids Mt Pleasant Ft Madison Winfield Burlington Sigourney Oskaloosa Knox and back with multiple morning and afternoon departures and arrivals. A depot address is noted and the machine reads as a cold focal depot to your destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Madison Ly
Ft. Madison
Ft. Madison Ly
Madison
Mt. Pl
Winfield
Burlington
Sigourney
Oskaloosa
Knox
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
In District Court Washington County Iowa No 7950 notice is given that the last Will and Testament of DeVault William Boileau dated July 31 1944 has been filed opened and read. A hearing for proof is set for September 11 1944 at 9 00 AM at the Washington County Court House. All interested persons must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be probated as the deceaseds will. Signed by Clerk R R Noonan September 5 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeVault William Boileau
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Insect Pest Control Dust Found Effective
Imperial College London specialists report fine coal ash clinker dust can kill costly insect pests when dusted on grains or plants. The dusts are effective against rice weevil grain weevil flour moth fig moth cocoa moth meal worm spider beetle and bedbug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial College
London
Poison in bitter almond oil becomes flavoring when diluted
The text notes that concentrated bitter almond oil is poisonous due to hydrocyanic or prussic acid, but when diluted it serves as a popular flavoring in confectionery and cooking.
Three Sisters Have Sons Within 24 Hours
In a Yorkshire village three sisters each welcomed a son within a 24 hour span. The first born at 1 30 am Sunday, the second and third following through 8 am Monday. Mothers include Mrs Tom Thwaite Mrs Stanley McGregor and Mrs R S Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Yorkshire
Tom Thwaite
Stanley McGregor
Redmire
R. S. Hunter Castle
Bolton
Diamonds Hidden by Dutch Pilot Spark Australia Theft Probe
Three men are held over an $80,000 diamond theft amid a stash worth more than $1.5 million buried by a wounded Dutch pilot after his plane was shot down by Japanese forces near Broome, Australia. Comm. Ivan Smirnoff helped deliver diamonds to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia before the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Java
Australia
Aneta
Netherlands
John Palmer
James A. Mulgrue
Frank A. Robinson
Ivan Smirnoff
Royal Dutch Airlines
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Broome
Carnot Bay
Smirnoff
Palmer
Perth
Malgrue
Robinson
New Electron Microscope Reveals Smoke Particles
London reports a new electron microscope capable of breaking smoke into distinguishable particles. Developed by Prof L C Martin of Imperial College in collaboration with Metropolitan Vickers, it uses electron beams instead of light and electrostatic and magnetic lenses. The image projects on a fluorescent screen or can be photographed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
L. C. Martin
Imperial College of Science
Metropolitan Vickers Electrical Company
Hughes Seeks Salary From 1893 State Guard Case
In Topeka, Col. J. W. F. Hughes cannot collect 299 from the legislature as back pay from 1893 state guard service. Yet lawmakers and a growing private fund raise hope unofficially, with Rep. Henry Buzich contributing 5 from his postage allowance, pushing the pool toward the owed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
J. W. F. Hughes
Henry Buzich
Surviving Rate For Torpedo Attacks Reported At Luncheon
London official says eighty seven of every one hundred men aboard torpedoed vessels survive. Lord Leathers notes most deaths occur from enemy attack or while escaping the ship. Lifeboat losses are under two percent and most survivors are rescued within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Leathers
Tin Plate Workers
Italian Air Defense Plea Draws Fascist Badges
British prisoners from northern Italy report on Italian air defense plea in Genoa where a fountain for an air defense fund is filled with Fascist badges instead of money after a heavy raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Said
Egypt
Italy
Genoa
Theaters Looted for Rubber Arm Pads in London
London theater owners report rubber arm pads on seats are being cut off and stolen amid a rubber shortage, with thefts occurring at an alarming rate across cinemas in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Child Labor Surge Reported Since War Entry
A rapid rise in child labor is reported with an increase of about 450 percent since the United States entered the war. The statistic highlights wartime strain on families and employment conditions during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Columbus high school class officers and sponsors named
Columbus Junction reports the election of class officers and sponsors for all four classes at Columbus High School. Freshmen: Kenneth Colgazier president, Robert Greene vice president, Dorothy Lewis secretary treasurer, Miss Palm and Miss Mercer sponsors. Sophomores: James Butt president, Tom Huston VP, Kyleen Smith secretary treasurer, Paul Gronwinkel sponsor. Juniors: Marva Gilkey president, Edward Stinson VP, Wendell Teeter secretary treasurer, Mildred Payne sponsor. Seniors not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Kenneth Colglazier
Robert Greene
Dorothy Lewis
Misses Palm
Mercer
James Butt
Tom Huston
Kyleen Smith
Paul Gronwinkel
Marva Gilkey
Edward Stinson
Wendell Teeter
Mildred Payne
Elizabeth J. Orr
Albia
Columbus City
University Hospital
Iowa City
Charles Orr
J. Albert Simpson
Douglas Langstaff
Canada
D. R. Langstaff
Rhoda Morrison
Geraldine Hughes
Hill
Columbus Junction State Bank
William Jeide
Mineral
Brighton residents note moves and plans in brief notices
Tom Alter buys the Elrod Dayton building to salvage lumber while Ira Schafer acquires the John Brier properties and plans tear downs. Various residents travel, visit, or plan departures, including Lillian McFarland to Chicago and Nyle Donovan to Des Moines for school. A Victory Day program is planned by the Brighton Commercial club. Sharp Corner school district reunion slated for Sept. 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna S. Crile
Brighton
Tom Alter
Elrod Dayton
Ira Schafer
John Brier
Lillian McFarland
Chicago
Rhoda MacFarland
Nyle Donovan
Des Moines
Brighton Commercial Club
Arnold Cafe
J. H. Brier
Rena Richardson
Cedar Rapids
B. A. Horner
Marion
Henry Hinkle
Bert Ross
Olds
Eliza Norton
Harry Norton
Salem
Sharp Corner
T. B. Davison
Orrie DeWolf
Moline
Ill
Delores DeWolf
Kate Snyder
DeWolf
Nellie Black
Turpentine Added to Starch Prevents Clothes Sticking
A tip notes that adding a few drops of turpentine to starch water keeps garments from sticking to the iron. The method promises smoother ironing and improved fabric handling.
Sheriff Sale of Property in Washington Iowa 1944
A Writ of Special Execution directs a public sale in Washington Iowa by Sheriff. The property includes forty five feet width off west side of Lots 5 and 6 Block 7 Western Addition City of Washington with described bounds. Sale set for September 12 1944 from 2:00 PM in front of the court house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
Matilda Braunshausen
Court House
Washington
City of
Property of Braunshausen Estate Auction Notice
Sheriff sale in Washington County Iowa listing creditors and parties including Mattias Braunshausen Margaret Helscher B D Helscher Clara Estagaard Rudy Estagaard and Matilda Braunshausén as Administratrix of Joh Braunshausen Deceased. Terms cash. Deputy Walter L Kiesey. Date August 11 1944. Sheriff H M Putnam. August 29 September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattias Braunshausen
Margaret Helscher
B. D. Helscher
Clara Estagaard
Rudy Estagaard
BEss# Torske
Jennings Torske
Virginis Braunshausen
Carl P. Snyder
Matilda Braunshausén
Joh Braunshausen
Clarence G. Adrian
Washirl
Iowa
Walter L. Kiesey
Sulfa Drug Production Surges Between 1937 and 1943
The output of sulfa drugs grew from minimal levels in 1937 to over 10 million pounds in bulk chemical form by 1943, reflecting rapid expansion of these medicines.
Traveling couple to visit relatives in Canada
A couple traveled to Washington on Wednesday evening and had dinner with the Lee Holland family before continuing to Columbus Junction to catch a train to Winnipeg Canada to visit Mrs. Long's brother Al Bales and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lee Holland
Mr. Holland
Columbus Junction
Winnipeg
Canada
Mrs. Long
al Bales
Also Mentioned on This Page
Official
Washington Directory
Business City & County Officers
Theodore B. Bailey
Washington St
W. Livingston Attorney Abstract
West Main St
George FP. Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
Ruth
W. B. Dupuis
O. F. Boker
R. F. McFarlang
A. W. Yard
Clarence Jacobs
Harry Montgomery
City Library
Grace H. Stephen
Ruth Lytle
DR. O. FE. Boller
State Bank
Corfer, Ustairs
East Main St
Sherman
Optometrists
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
George F. Morrison
Walter Schroeder
R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Laura Kehoe
Harriet Coulter
cHarold Putnam
W. E. Howell
Lester B. Krabill
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Ernest Rudolph
Chiropractors
Chas
C. Brown
Washington Independent School District
W. A. Erbe
Miss Ethel McCreedy School Board
Richard A. Stewart
C. P. Weldin
Harry Ramseyer
Fred 8. Downing
Bostwick, Jr
Darien Deus Ge
Oskaloosa Branch
O. B
C. M
ST. P
Winga’s Cafe
BEE Line Transit
Gems
Cash
Journal Building
Merle Lee
Arnold Merle
Chester DeVore
R Barbara Lee
E. R. Bond
Portsmouth
N. H
Robert Wayne
Bond
Raymond Smith
Ella May
Harry Hartspeck
Midway Sale
Klotz
Duncan and
Dunlap
Dayton
Winifred Coffman
Vernon Coffman
Tucson
Ariz
Miss Coffman
Brighton High School
Henry Knerr
Alvin
Lorell
A. A. Knerr
C. W. Long
Ybellingham
Tacoma
Boloneview
Spokane
Uncle Sams Arsenal
Lee Tae Alyne
Butte
Harlowton
Yellowstone Park
Rapid City
Duluth
Superior
Mobridge
Sioux City
Toe Ast
Paul
Omahaod
Mason City
Green Bay
Tri-Cities
Ottumwa
Terre Haute
Milwaukee Road
Midwest
Uncle Sam
Great Lakes
Pacific
America
United
THE
Sheriff's Sale
H. M. Putnam
Washington Cour Town
P. L. Etter
S. Lowa
Aviation
Iowa Wesleyan College
T. W. Harwood Insurance Agency
John Shields & Sons
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