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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1943
Page
1
The column notes a political shift as Frank Müller is named to head Washington in the city bond drive amid Allied bombing reports. It mentions a new high in the war effort and a focus on national actions affecting the capital.
A United Press summary reviews August air operations by Allied forces. British aircrews flew 25 missions this month with Hamburg and Italian cities Milan Turin Genoa heavily hit. American raids focused on French and Low Countries airfields and a Regensburg Messerschmitt factory strike.
Des Moines Describes the 1944 political effort by the CIO through its Iowa Nebraska Industrial Union Council president Ben Henry. He pledges to press Congress for stronger labor support and criticizes Nebraska congressmen and local representatives for poor labor records.
Keokuk Swift & Co workers and management have satisfactorily settled differences over union shop hours overtime and grievance machinery. The panel chairman David Berenstein said the agreement has been sent to the national war labor board for confirmation.
Des Moines report shows primary road upkeep costing 3,654,242 dollars for 1942 48, down from 7,853,599 dollars in the previous year. The state highway department notes nearly four million dollars less spent in the period.
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt has arrived in Auckland New Zealand on a tour of American military hospitals and camps in the Pacific theater. She told reporters the trip has been very pleasant and is the longest of her many journeys, with good weather throughout.
Iowa insurance commissioner Charles R. Fischer says there is no inflation in farm prices or land boom on the horizon. He notes that the average Iowa farmer is getting out of debt.
Prime Minister Winston Churchill will travel to Washington next week for talks with U S leaders. Mrs. Cleo Shockey and Dorothy returned Wednesday evening from Elgin Illinois where they visited relatives over the weekend.
Agent Lewis Goodlander reports timetable changes effective Sept 12 for Rock Island trains. Golden State Limited shifts to 8:30 PM from Chicago with 2:00 AM arrival in Washington. Californian westbound leaves 9:00 PM arriving around 2:30 AM. new Southwest Express Nos 11 and 12 run Chicago to Dalhart with coach sleeper and diner, meeting in Washington or Ainsworth. No. 1 and No. 2 to be discontinued. eastbound Californi an and Golden State Limited times adjusted with arrivals around 2:32 AM and 5:30 AM respectively.
A new pool timetable for boys at the Y begins with the school term. Monday and Thursday offer beginners 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. and 4:39 to 5:00 p.m. with minnows 5:00 to 5:30, and flying fish to sharks 5:30 to 6:00. Saturday slots run 9:00 to 12:00 with two-hour blocks. Mixed swimming for adult couples is Thursday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Jim Gilchrist remains in charge.
Jefferson Barracks St Louis reports Maynard L Brown of Washington has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain. The St Louis station notice cites the promotion in recognition of service at the barracks with no other duties noted.
Sunday evening marks the final Union Service in Central Park after July and August gatherings. Rev. Alfred Trenerry will preach The Master Builder at eight o clock with Rev. George Kerr presiding and Rev. Milo Phillips invoking. Other readings and prayers will be offered by local pastors and a community chorus will provide music.
Captain Brown demonstrates ability and diligence at Jefferson Barracks, a basic training center of the Army Air Forces technical training command.
Washington county launches a third war loan drive in September expecting larger effort. A committee of 18 will organize city canvassing. Frank B. Miller chairs with Mace Brookhart Bailey Pratt and others. City to be zoned, 100 local workers recruited, and quotas assigned per community. Washington city has only 25 percent of its quota. drive aims to fund war needs and curb inflation by encouraging individuals to buy bonds.
Washington Public Schools set to open Monday August 30 marking the 1945-1946 year. Supt W A Erbe notes reorganizations due to war conditions including moving junior high to the high school and updating rooms. Registration procedures and early dismissals are listed for Lincoln and Stewart schools with kinder registration and book lists available at Nicola Harmon store and the high school.
W. C. Lamansky leads the installation of new fixtures at the Paul Thomassen IGA store which will reopen after a recent fire on the square. Carpenters Art Glider and Wallace Johnson, both Washington men, work with reused old material and new lumber bought from Washington Lumber and Fuel Co. The project is separate from building repairs noted earlier.
Washington county rural schools plan openings next Monday August 30 with many first year teachers. County Superintendent Lester B Krabill reports 50 at a district meeting plus demonstrations by Willmina Townes and students from No 4 and No 11. Rosaline Schillerstrom has joined Blackhawk schools in Clay township.
Marvin Edward Widmer of Crawfordsville and Ethel Pauline Roth of Wayland secured a marriage license at the courthouse today.
Forty people donated blood for the state health department serum plasma center at the county health unit office yesterday. The Legion Auxiliary provided refreshments and assisted with the drive, with Mrs. BE Ward and Mrs. Carl Voorhees aiding the effort.
Entry blanks for the Merchants' Thrift Club contest must be turned in at the Journal office before 10:00 p m Saturday to receive 1000 free votes. A $50 War Bond awaits the winning contestant. Details appear on page 4 of today’s Journal.
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