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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1942
Page
1
Americans buy Mexican silver at inflated rates as silversmiths fear a silver shortage due to war demands. Mexico and the United States both see high industrial use for silver, with estimates showing global output insufficient for arts and war needs this year.
The House defense labor migration committee charges U S war production is lagging behind goals with officials blamed for not pushing maximum output. It urges War Production Board reorganization to coordinate labor and procurement and notes slow progress six months after its creation.
The Citizens' Defense School will meet at the high school auditorium at eight to train residents in air raid safety. Commander van Norton says the session will cover self and family protection, gas mask care, and home safety if bombs fall. About 200 enrollees from last week are expected to attend and a siren test will occur at six. Mrs Effie M Dunning from New York arrived to visit relatives.
DETROIT August 19 More than 500 soldiers are now serving in the army and marine corps after failing the first time. A rehabilitation service started in November 1941 by William H Malloy of American Legion post No 327 arranged medical and dental care through volunteers and funds from city agencies.
A truck driven by George R Norman and a car driven by Charles D Probst of Washington collided on highway 92 at the west approach to the Ainsworth business district Sunday morning. Damage to both vehicles was about 150 dollars.
Rev Ivan Riess of the Church of Christ delivered the Sunday evening union sermon in Central Park about building a world of tomorrow with today’s tools. He urged Christians to pursue spiritual permanence, faith over doubt, and use time and resources for God’s kingdom, stressing practical Christianity over materialism. Special music and multiple pastors contributed to the service.
About a hundred members in their 90s gathered Saturday at the Washington Country Club for the ninth annual get-together. Transportation was provided by the Washington Chamber of Commerce, with dinner under Mrs. John Dodd’s direction. Rev Alfred Trenerry spoke on three beliefs in life and mixed humor with remarks. Ralph Shannon emceed, noting members and couples married over fifty years, as Sigafoose was named oldest member.
United States Admiral Ernest J. King announced that African forces have landed on the Solomon Islands as part of the first major American offensive in the Pacific. One cruiser was sunk and officials warned against speculation while declaring the battle in its fifth day with naval, land, and air operations continuing.
George McClelland York aged 79 died Sunday at 8 45 AM in Washington county hospital after a year of poor health and a brief illness. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 38 AM at L A Jones funeral home with Rev Alfred Trenerry of the Baptist church officiating. Burial in Elm Grove cemetery. York born August 7 1863 in Henry county Iowa to William and Marie York. He married Matilda Oswalt September 24 1885 at Mt Pleasant. They farmed in Henry county before moving to Washington 29 years ago. Wife died May 18 1933. Survived by three daughters Mrs W M Young Fort Madison Mrs Emma Haber Muscatine and Mrs Leslie Brecht Washington, 16 grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and one brother Alonzo York of Washington.
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