This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
1
A Des Moines column reports the Iowa House defeated a bill requiring vaccination against smallpox and diphtheria for all children entering school for the first time. The measure failed by 3 votes, 62 to 37, with 19 absent or not voting. Exemptions would have existed for church-based convictions against medical treatment.
German panzer divisions sweep toward Belgrade as reports from Berlin deny entry while Zurich radio claims German troops have entered the capital of Croatia in northern Yugoslavia. The Zagreb broadcast hints at Croat extremists seizing control and forming a free Croat state under Vlaimir Matehek’s proclamation.
Private John Paul Jones of Council Bluffs, now in Hawaii, won the Soldier's Medal for heroism in rescuing five men marooned on a rock at Waimea Bay on Sept. 8, 1949. He volunteered to join an Army crash boat, then swam to the rock on three separate trips despite heavy surf and dangerous currents.
Shirley Kennedy 18 sues Kellie Jensen Omaha owner of the car in which she and Mervin Jensen 23 were injured when the vehicle overturned December 11 in Council Bluffs. She says the $4,915 personal injury suit will not derail her planned marriage to Jensen.
In Cedar Rapids district court Robert H Huston 28 and William Barnett 22 each got 10 year penitentiary sentences. Huston, newly married, was charged with breaking and entering in car thefts. Barnett admitted being an accomplice with Mrs Betty Haves and Woodrow Gallagher in a Mar 3 incident involving a man towed to a tavern and the theft of his car. Mrs Haves 18 received six months at Tackwell City reformatory. Gallagher had a five month jail term.
Davenport Iowa Soldiers Orphans home will host an Easter egg hunt Sunday with 400 colored eggs sent by Emmet county rural school children. Additional eggs are being prepared by older children and kitchen staff, according to Supt. Warvey Daies.
DES MOINES The Iowa house passed 58 to 20 a bill to outlaw double decked auto transport trailers from state highways. Proponents call them roadhogs and a menace to roads while the senate has one day left to act amid many other pending measures.
The Washington County selective service board announced Norman Schoonover was accepted by military doctors and inducted at Fort Des Moines after a draft call. The board expects another call soon, in addition to those already announced for April.
Washington report notes Senator Guy Gillette did not attend the Des Moines Jackson day dinner due to duties in Washington. He helped preserve the Iowa State College extension service funding and focused on farm policy rather than making a public New Deal speaking appearance.
Congressmen Cunningham Gwynne and Gilchrist from Iowa travel to Camp Claiborne near Alexandria to observe draftee training. Gilchrist, on the agriculture committee, hopes to learn about cotton production firsthand as GOP farm study groups expand nationwide.
A union church service for Easter preparation will be at United Presbyterian Friday from noon to 3 PM featuring seven pastors speaking on the seven words of Christ. Preceding the talks, organist Miss Helen Harvey will perform from 11:45 to 12.
The agriculture department reports April 1 winter wheat condition shows 616,128,000 bushels forecast, down from 689,151,000 bushels last year, indicating a reduced yield outlook for the season.
Des Moines report says the House Appropriations Committee approved trimming the University of Iowa central library unit's appropriation from 500000 to 300000 as the bill moved to the floor for debate, while the Senate had earlier approved the higher amount.
Congressmen Tom Martin and Karl LeCompte return to Washington midweek to push Iowa redistricting. House members say the Iowa legislature bill protects Republican interests. Senator Herring reports strong Democratic turnout after a Des Moines Jackson Day dinner, while Capitol Hill adjourns for a three day senate recess and a week for the house.
Washington firemen of 1941 held a city hall party for more than 94 current and former members. Alumni plan biannual events with present firefighters hosting the gatherings. Doug Page noted as the oldest ex-fireman as speeches recalled early fire fighting days and rival hose companies Gazelle Wilson and Hook and Ladder.
Acting Dies committee chair Joe Starns said a committee investigator reported by telephone that about 200000 dollars in damage was caused by sabotage at Ford Motor Company River Rouge plant. Wisconsin panel ties Allis-Chalmers 74 day strike to communist planning and directed action. Governor Van Wagoner proposes three point plan to end the Ford strike and resume work on defense orders.
Word arrived that Frank W. Brindley who died in Beverly Hills will be sent to Washington for burial. The body is expected to reach Sunday morning with services planned for Monday. Arrangements are handled by L. A. Jones funeral home and details will follow.
Chairman Roger Sherman of the Washington county Red Cross chapter announced that the annual meeting will be held next Monday at 7 30 PM at the Y M. Officers for the new year will be elected and reports for the past year will be received. Plans for the coming year’s Red Cross activities will be considered and a Red Cross knitting project will use the large city building auditorium.
Hollywood report says James Roosevelt son of the president and Romelle Theresa Schneider, former nurse, filed for a marriage license. Roosevelt, a motion picture producer and Marine captain, plans to wed next Tuesday.
A gathering honored veterans of the old engine company that served the community before modern fire protection. Mayor R L Lytle attended, once chief of the department, with many former Washington firefighters such as Clyde Brown Don Bell John Davidson Will Harwood Mark Pratt Ralph Dougherty Ed Carris and others listed as guests.
R R Noonan of the Washington County district court received from Secretary of State Earl Miller details on the new premarital health certificate requirements. The law, effective today, mandates a two part health certificate and a 20 day validity window before marriage licenses can be issued.
The United States extends its protection to Greenland bringing American influence within 1200 miles of the British Isles. A broader neutrality patrol could follow to Greenland or allow American shipping further. If supplies flow steadily, Britain’s Atlantic shipping lanes will be better protected and American help may shift to British African and Balkan fronts.
Edward C. Eicher was elected chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission succeeding Jerome Frank. Eicher, 63, from Washington county Iowa, was first appointed by President Roosevelt in December 1938 and reappointed last June for a five year term. Frank will retire as he is confirmed to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
The article notes Bri. C. Elcher’s election as chairman may not end his bid for a judge appointment in the eighth circuit court of appeals. Senators Bennett C. Clark and Harry Truman of Missouri predicted his appointment, with Bicher identified as the fifth chairman in the sequence.
Cairo April 10 AP The General Sir Richard O'Connor, famed commander of the army of the Nile, is missing and possibly a prisoner in German hands. Two of his aides are reported missing. The German high command says five British generals and 2000 troops were captured at Mekilli south of Derna.
In Malcom Wisconsin two well dressed bandits robbed A. A. Longcroft of Berlin of diamonds and watches valued at $85,000 just north of town. They pulled alongside in a large black sedan, one man pressed a gun to Longcroft's face, then fled southward with the loot.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.