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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1946
Page
1
Ford Motor Co. announced 35 000 employees will be laid off for one week starting tomorrow due to a steel shortage. About 18 500 Detroit area workers and 16 500 elsewhere will not report after the day shift ends. Production was about 3 500 units daily last week.
The office of Sheriff H M Put issues notices to owners of 44 cars 12 trucks two motorcycles six trailers and 30 farm trailers with delinquent licenses for the year. The sheriff warns that unlicensed vehicles may be seized and sold to cover fees unless owners file sworn affidavits indicate dismantled junked sold out of state or stored status at the county treasurer’s office. Drivers without proper plates face arrest and court penalties.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home for Cloyce B. Dougherty with Rev. T. E. White presiding and Dr. F. W. Eastwood assisting. Pallbearers were Ivan Rehmel, Harry Ramseyer, Charlies Wiley, Harry Turner, Oscar Cuddy and Harlan McCreedy. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
The Iowa Farmers Price Index for prices received rose to 201 last month, gaining four points and matching a four point quarterly rise since December. Corn prices rose two cents per bushel in March, wheat four cents, oats one, barley four, rye seven, Tlax seed four, soybeans unchanged at 2.10, and May soybeans fell 40 per ton. Hog prices held steady while beef cattle jumped from 13.50 to 14.10. Veal calves were up.
The House Banking Committee voted 20 to 5 to extend the OPA until June 30 1947 and to grant the president power to decide when price controls should be lifted. Rep Paul Brown of Georgia proposed the plan for future control operations. An amendment to empower industrial advisory committees and the agriculture secretary was defeated 15 to 4.
Milk cows rose from 129 to 132 per head while lambs gained 50 cents to 14.00. Sheep held at 6.90. Horses fell by one dollar as mules increased by three dollars. Prices range from 30 cents to 13.90 in the livestock market.
Joan Swanson a 15 year old Chicago freshman described the canoeing trip with John Rothlisberger of Washington on the Iowa River Monday night. She recounted the moment the canoe capsized near the Mayflower and John called for help as the current swept them apart.
Iran proposed to drop charges if the Soviet Union unconditionally withdraws all troops from Iranian soil by May 6. Ambassador Hussein Ala made the offer at the UN Security Council as Russia and Iran answered questions on negotiations. Tehran cited Russia’s March 24 pledge as linked to oil concessions and Azerbaijan autonomy.
The civilian production board announced 534 million yards of fabric will be set aside over the next three months for making low-cost clothing. This marks a six percent increase from the first quarter. The plan also earmarks 24 million yards of wool fabric for 3.5 million men's and boys' garments.
Washington pastors announced a union program of services through Easter. A United Presbyterian choir will lead next Sunday at United Presbyterian church, followed by a Methodist choir the next Sunday at One Methodist church. A Thursday evening Baptist service and a Friday noon to 3 PM Presbyterian service will feature seven ministers speaking on the Seven Last Words of the Cross. A sunrise service by youth groups is planned, with location to be announced, completing the union plan until Sunday evening services resume in Central Park.
A marriage license was issued yesterday at the courthouse to T. Karl Jackson and Florence Martin Lewis, both of Washington.
A market report notes emphasis on medium and low-cost suits during the second quarter. Retail shifts focus toward affordable tailoring as shoppers seek value in apparel.
Calvary Baptist Church held a full day of services from early morning until 9 30 p m with visiting pastors delivering sermons. Rev Allan Fast Rev W L Sanford Rev J Lynn Pace Mrs Wayne Barber and Rev Paul Middleton plus Rev M G Hatcher spoke on topics including The Sufficiency of Christ The Continuation of the Work of Christ Through the Holy Spirit The Position of the Believer in Christ The Fruit of Light and Soul Winning. Wayne Barber returned missionary from Brazil will speak and show pictures at eight this evening.
At the Legion meeting last night Graf and Brewer were chosen to head plans for sending two Washington representatives to Boys State next June. Rotary Y’s Men and the Chamber may join the Legion. A GI baseball team and junior baseball activities are proposed. The district Legion Auxiliary meeting is set for April 23 with about 400 expected attendees. Lunch was provided by the Auxiliary.
A large audience enjoyed the talent assembly at the high school yesterday evening. Students performed music stunts and readings, with noted acts including piano solos by Mary Rita McLaughlin Nadine Payne Beverly Brown. barbershop numbers by Jack Pauls Wayne Pratt Eugene Wead Bob Livingston Stanley Jarrard and Jim Easter. senior and eighth grade sextets. clarinet quartet. and many soloists and accompanists such as Ellen Gray Dorothy Walker Sheila Ross Jean Freshwaters Lorene Booth Martha Young and Mary Margaret Broghammer.
Iowa farm activity kicked off early due to favorable soil conditions as rains slowed some regions. Plowing for spring planting and initial grain seeding progressed, with about five percent of spring plowing done nationwide and oats seeding around thirteen percent, higher than last year in similar calendar points. In north central Iowa five percent of oats seeded, while east central reaches about twenty percent.
President Truman said reconversion is over the hump but warned a prolonged coal strike could nullify progress. He cited 460000 UMW strike as a knockout blow if not resolved, urging extension of price control and stabilization laws to prevent economic chaos.
Iowa units will conduct a 1946 summer field training at Camp Dodge from July 7 to August 3. The second regiment under Col Otto Ronningen will train July 7–20 at Ames. the first regiment under Col Erwin Falk will train July 21–August 3 at Davenport. Competitions in close order drill guard mount and sanitation will determine trophies for winning units.
The funeral was held this afternoon at Jones Funeral Home conducted by Rev T R White. Pallbearers included Robert Patterson Frank Miller Henry Berdo Willis Jones Rex Severt and L A Jones with burial in Kon Grove cemetery.
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