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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
1
Des Moines reports state Comptroller Fred Orter warned Iowa lawmakers that current spending already exceeds projected general fund revenues for the next two years. His figures suggest higher mill levy may be needed if bills enacted raise expenditures beyond $17.57 million annually for the coming biennium starting July 1.
Des Moines report notes rising corn and hog prices as Washington talks about an assured $9 hog price. Officials cite possible pork exports to Great Britain, while current Iowa prices stay below the proposed level.
Dr Milford E Barnes director of the state hygienic laboratories says the marriage health bill would need about 50 000 serological tests for syphilis. He based the estimate on normal year marriage rates in Iowa prior to the state becoming a Midwest Gretna Green. The Iowa laboratory now processes about 160 000 tests yearly.
The Iowa House approved a seed law bill 62 to 25 to require seed sold by farmers to be analyzed for germination and quality. If passed by the Senate the measure would mandate testing for germination percentage and weed seed content and require guarantees that seed is free of primary noxious weeds.
A 15 year old Waterloo boy was sent to the Toledo juvenile home by Municipal Judge George Sager for involvement in auto thefts. He admitted being with Eugene Rose 18 and David Dyer 16 who died in a stolen car fire here last week. Two other boys were sent to Eldora training school over breakins and purse snatchings.
Iowa City reports the state board of education approved Fred W. Ambrose of the University of Wyoming as superintendent of grounds and buildings at the State University of Iowa. Arthur A. Smith will return to operating the university utility plant. The board also accepted 11,200 in grants from the Markie foundation for blood coagulation and eye disease studies.
President Roosevelt backs a U S demand to remove Italy's naval attaché in Washington over involvement in sabotage on Italian ships in U S harbors. Secretary Hull delivered the note at noon, with potential action against German diplomats under consideration.
Dublin reported Premier Eamon de Valera said German planes had sunk one Irish vessel and attacked three others in the last month and that a demand for reparations had been sent to Berlin.
Pure bred beef cattle bring about 20 percent higher money at Des Moines public auctions today than a year ago, reports Carl Oldsen field representative for the Iowa Beef Producers Association.
Light but steady rain began in Washington county bringing moisture for the soil and budding plants. About a half inch fell by noon with a quarter inch before morning and similar amounts in the forenoon. Forecasters predict continued clouds and possible showers, with more rain needed to ready farms for planting.
Ames Iowa April 3 The bulletin from Iowa State College notes defense efforts are temporarily easing farm problems but warn that defense activity and the world situation may create future financial risks for farmers. It highlights labor shifts, health defects among youths, rising living costs, and a strong but uneven demand for farm products dependent on export prospects.
Budapest reports Count Paul Teleki Hungary’s prime minister died by suicide amid German pressure over use of Hungary as a base for an attack on Yugoslavia. The death follows a January death of Count Stephen Czaky amid related tensions. Teleki’s demise widens mystery surrounding Hungarian leadership in wartime Europe.
Two men registered in Washington County last October will be sent to Fort Des Moines for a year of Army training on Thursday April 17. Donald Eugene McGraw of Washington and Delmar Lee Morrow of Riverside are the draftees, leaving on the 6 10 Burling Trailways bus. A third man, Arthur James McCaffrey, now in Petersburg, Illinois, was transferred to Menard County for induction processing after volunteering and passing the local draft exam in Illinois.
Court reports indicate Washington County District Court will recall petit jurors for two anticipated jury trials later in March term. Trials likely in May or late April include Prymek versus Washington County for road vacation damages and the State versus Dr. F. G. Livesay on practicing medicine without a license. Livesay will be arraigned next Tuesday with a not guilty plea expected. Bond for Livesay rose from 100 to 1000 dollars after grand jury action. Judge Siegers plans to return for further court work after Keokuk county duties.
Hayden Hughes visits his Iowa City home as draft details surface. McCaffrey’s transfer to the Illinois county board necessitates an alternate to ensure two men are filled for the call. McGraw order 148 Morrow 152 McCaffrey 161.
The county recorder's office reported 2,296 instruments taken in during the first quarter. 260 transfers or deeds were recorded, with recording fees totaling 1088.70 and transfer fees of 65, totaling 1153.70 for the period. New fishing and hunting licenses will be needed starting April 1, obtainable at multiple local outlets.
Private funeral services for Mrs. Al Roe will be held Friday at 2 PM at Sherman’s funeral home led by Dr. R C Keagy. Burial is in Elm Grove cemetery. She died yesterday afternoon at her son Floyd’s home after three years of declining health and a recent serious condition.
News briefs report UAW charges a breach of a temporary truce at Ford River Rouge plant with access denied to the administration building. Other items note the Milwauk ee Allis Chalmers strike proceeding via the defense mediation board and possible coal contract talks ending a 400,000 miner shutdown. A CIO parade plan in Milwaukee was canceled.
The Senate voted 450 million dollars for farm parity payments within a 1.34 billion dollar agriculture appropriation bill. Protests from economy bloc members and administration opposition followed the tally.
Spring brings rains and garden plots in Washington as Mayor R L Lytle and Chief George Baker urge dog owners to keep pets home and off neighbors gardens. An ordinance section authorizes killing dogs at large harming property and Baker notes funds are spent on such actions. officials insist safe containment will avoid any harm to dogs.
The fragment lists Washington with two grandchildren and two great grandchildren, noting a daughter Myrtle is deceased.
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