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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1940
Page
1
Barbara Youn Collins four of Marshalltown sustained two broken noses and facial bruises when a light truck driven by Leslie Moore and a car driven by Leslie Miltenberger collided.
Inventor Hartley Mie Juger, a farmer northeast of town and inventor of a tractor hitch, lost two fingers on his right hand when a hole he was using exploded accidentally. The accident highlights safety risks in farm machinery testing.
Dean Davie 21 of Quantico Virginia allegedly deserted the marine corps three weeks ago and was apprehended by authorities in Des Moines and returned to service. He faced marine corps officials for reassignment.
Albert Matu gik 63 of Iodianola Indiana, a World War veteran, died at the veterans hospital from injuries after a horse he rode was struck by a truck. He rode Mereon Cummings’s horse when frightened by the truck, the animal felled, and Matu gik struck his head on pavement fracturing his skull. The horse was injured as well.
Ward, Roy 23, of Creek Ky, escaped Wednesday after being moved from Madison to Anamosa reformatory. He was sentenced Oct 25 1939 in Mechanicsville for robbery with aggravation to 25 years and previously transferred from Cedar County jail to Madison pen the previous December.
In Iowa City, Preud Mills was arraigned in court on charges related to a North Liberty incident and pleaded not guilty to the alleged offenses. The court scheduling and specifics of the accusations were not fully disclosed in the readable text.
Swayne Beatty father of Leon Beatty, first Washington county soldier killed in World War I, died at his Brighton home after six years of illness. Born 1865 in Lexington, he lived in Davenport and Washington, survived by five children and six grandchildren, and was active in Masons and local organizations. Funeral set for 2:30 Saturday at IL A. Jones Funeral Home with burial in Woodlawn cemetery.
An Iowa incident involved Mills’ car striking Virginia Lewis, aui a Iowa State student, then hitting Muriel Hlount, another student, causing injuries. City officials ordered a sweep for pinball machines and punch boards to prevent student campaigner injuries amid raids on venues.
A 13 year old foster son fatally wounded Mrs. Harold McConnell in Richland Iowa with a 22 caliber rifle after an argument at the McConnell farm. The boy Eric Allen McConvell also fired at his foster father but missed and has been jailed at Sigourney awaiting psychiatric examination before any action.
In Fairfield yesterday, Washington High School performers earned high ratings in a statewide contest. Kenton Steele and Ottumwa, Muscatine and Burlington soloists received top marks in division one. Small instrumental groups from Centerville, Oskaloosa, and Davenport also earned ratings, with other results still pending.
The Commerce Department reports US exports in Q1 1940 reached 1.068 billion dollars, more than a third of all 1939, with shipments to foreign countries exceeding imports by 410.449 million. Demand grows for airplanes machinery calicos raw cotton and iron and steel while US purchases of crude rubber tin and wool rise amid European warfare. The analysis notes continued strong demand in March as warfare intensifies.
Dr. Higginbottom, a noted missionary to India since 1908 and a pioneer in applying scientific agriculture there, will speak at the Washington Presbyterian Church on a May afternoon in a tour of the denomination. He holds the moderator’s post of the Presbyterian Church, which counts about 1,978,095 communicant members.
Congressman Thomas E. Martin of Iowa A first district writes the behind the scenes work on an army officer promotion bill that passed the House and over 16 years will save taxpayers more than 26 million. He opposed the earlier must bill and drafted a plan balancing senior experience with youth. The War Department and White House reportedly studied his approach before final action.
Knotek Bros sold to C. A. Allen of Jacksonville Florida a carload of purebred Duroc hogs for show and breeding. The shipment includes 55 gilts and four boars. Forty nine animals are Knotek breeding from the Knotek farm and 4 H club youths Raymond Bell William Maas Edward and Stanley Chabal. The shipment will go to Florida about the first of May.
Mrs Elizabeth Maud Hoffman Porter 49 died at Washington county hospital after months of illness. Funeral in United Presbyterian church Ainsworth with Rev W H Hemphill. burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Survived by husband Glen Porter daughter Grace Sweet mother Mrs Robert Paul and several siblings. Funeral arrangements by L A Jones Washington. Spring lawn mowing in Central Park noted.
German forces drive toward Trondheim with armored cars artillery and air power while British naval air and land units counter. Allies fight to block a northern push as German bombing targets rail lines and passes. Norwegian and British troops attempt to hold southern Norway and prevent linkage with Trondheim.
The United States legation in Bucharest has informed all Americans in Romania to return at the earliest feasible time if they have no compelling reason to stay. The advisory indicates planning for possible evacuation if conditions permit.
British fighter planes were seen operating in Norway as French troops, reportedly from the Foreign Legion, went into action on the Steinkjer front. The air ministry said six army aircraft were shot down by anti aircraft guns and fighters, eight more were damaged, and some of our fighters were damaged by bombing attacks.
Diplomats and military experts in Washington weigh Sweden's chances to stay neutral as German advances in Norway threaten to draw Sweden closer to the conflict. Reports cite Swedish military prep and gold shipments totaling about 160 million dollars to the United States since January, signaling anxiety over a possible German pressure.
Inquest reveals Henry H. Reeb laid a dummy on his bed and used mirrors on a window sill to view the street. He waited as officers approached to serve an insanity warrant and then fired injuring civilians and police officer Harry Anderson who was shot in the hip.
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