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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1941
Page
1
Harold Salisbury, 18, reported absent without leave from Camp Claiborne Louisiana, returned home Wednesday night. His mother Mrs J Salisbury alerted Detective Chief Tom Farley who accompanied him to a railroad station and bought a ticket for the first southbound train.
A Journal photographer visited Jess Nicola's farm ten miles southwest of Washington after reports that 25 pigs were born in one litter. Nicola confirmed the litter but only nine pigs survived the sow’s care. He also raises about 40 white pigs born last November, weighing around 200 pounds, across five litters, plus more than 40 cattle on the rented property with special livestock attention.
Two sample cases containing about 20 000 in diamonds and 5000 in watches were taken Wednesday evening near Malcolm by two armed bandits and later found abandoned by the roadside near Gladbrook. Bethel Kuehl and Arno Baumerer located the empty cases. Tama county Sheriff Harry Sharp was notified, and Bill Welsh brought the cases to Grinnell where A A Longerot of Berlin Wisconsin, the salesman, identified them as his stock bearing a Syracuse New York firm stamp.
A southbound Iowa freight train struck a car near the Waterloo west city limits injuring two men. Arthur Morgan died hours later from a fractured skull. Lyle Ernster, 24, was hospitalized in serious condition with multiple injuries.
Loras College hosts the 1941 Iowa conference track meet and the first annual loop golf tournament. The host school has always had a queen, but as a male liberal arts college it must choose between breaking precedent or selecting a queen from a nearby girls’ school. A student committee will present the idea to the faculty for discussion.
Des Moines police traced a trail of auto thefts from the west coast to Des Moines ending in Oskaloosa where three youths were arrested as they stopped to pick up a hitchhiker. Robert Hastings 24 armed but did not use the gun when taken into custody James Roberts 16 Los Angeles California and Raymond Branson Jé St Joseph Mo confessed to stealing cars in Des Moines Lincoln Neb and other cities since leaving Los Angeles.
Virginia Maxson, 19, of Toddville, a rural school teacher, was hospitalized with cuts and severe bruises after a truck struck her pony en route to school. The pony died in the accident, which occurred 12 miles north of Cedar Rapids on Highway 11.
Mrs Karl Fisher of Washington showcased the Bostitch Stitcher at the Annual Packaging Exposition in Chicago, demonstrating machine fastening of Lady Washington pearl buttons. The event honored her for a top machinery entry and highlighted the local factory’s fast, wire-based carding method and multi color button innovations.
United Automobile Workers CIO threaten a general strike at General Motors on April 20 unless a new contract is reached, with closed shop demands cited. Separately House Democrat Martin Dies warns communists will push a general aluminum industry strike within days, centered in Cleveland, as national defense concerns rise.
Deanna Durbin age 19 and Vaughn Paul a 25 year old associate producer applied for a marriage license today. The ceremony is planned for April 18 at the Methodist Episcopal church in Los Angeles with 850 guests including top film stars. Anne Shirley and Helen Parrish will be bridesmaids.
Washington churches emphasize Easter music with morning services featuring choir pieces and solos. United Presbyterian focuses on morning performances under Miss Carolyn Hamilton with a boys quartet and blessings. no evening meeting. Methodistmusic under Loren Sutherland highlights anthems and soloists including Bonnie Simpson and Marion Timmins.
The speaker extols democracy as sacred, affirming freedom of speech press and worship. They celebrate equality, progress, and the nation’s war-time sacrifices, stressing that government by the people protects all citizens regardless of wealth. The message champions eternal faith in liberty.
UK Governor Murray Van Waggoner announced the Ford strike is settled with 125,000 workers set to return to Ford plants nationwide Monday. The UAW CIO accepted the Henry Ford terms creating a truce. strikers will be rehired without prejudice and wage and conditions questions to be negotiated after an election at River Rouge and Lincoln plants.
Brindley former Washington businessman dies in California and funeral services are set for Monday at 10 20 AM at L A Jones funeral home with Dr R C Keagy of the Methodist church in charge. Burial will follow at Elm Grove cemetery.
Bob Stockman, a junior high student, won first place in both the treasure hunt yesterday afternoon and the marble tournament this morning. The YMCA event drew 28 boys with prizes including soft balls, flashlights, knives, ping-pong balls, Y emblems, and candy bars.
A county AAA committee and township members met at the courthouse to explain the 1941 program changes. Basil Huston of Olds outlined the new federal provisions while township volunteers distributed revised features to farmers seeking information. Sign up by May 1 was stressed to proceed with the program.
Leo Lewis took second overall by defeating De Wayne Farr as twenty four boys competed in the event.
German forces near Belgrade threaten to penetrate Greco British defenses as Yugoslavia collapses. In Africa German advances push toward Tobruk and Suez while Roosevelt reopens the Red Sea to American ships and proclaims war between Germany Italy and Yugoslavia.
Mr and Mrs Raymond Day ton announce the annual revision of credit bureau files to provide accurate paying histories for all customers. The aim is uniform credit policy rewarding prompt payers and cash customers, aiding merchants in serving Washington’s buying public while exchanging records with other communities and state and national associations. Washington merchants boast complete up to date stocks and favorable prices, reflecting sound business principles and renewed credit emphasis.
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