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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1943
Page
1
Rumors spread through Creston when the Natural Gas Pipe Line Company opened valves north of town to depressurize a 14 mile 26 inch line. Gas escaping at 685 pounds caused a deafening roar for about 30 minutes while parallel 24 inch line remained in service.
Russell B. Garris, formerly of Woodburn, is jailed in Clarke County after returning from North Bend Oregon. Sheriff Harold C. Burgus and County Attorney K. K. Jones report Garris surrendered and confessed to the March 17 2032 murder of Chris Jessen whose body was found on the Burlington railroad tracks in Murray. Authorities have not yet determined Jessen’s cause of death.
State Treasurer W. G. C. Bagley reports August receipts of 1,528,196.42 dollars, up 96,247.57 from August 1942, reversing prior months of declines. Officials speculate July fueling ahead of August coupon value cut may explain the increase, with payments tied to July sales by distributors.
Des Moines reports a reciprocity pact with Illinois on Mississippi River duck hunting. During the open season Iowa and Illinois hunters may hunt ducks on the river without a neighboring state's license if they stay off wingdams bars islands and the Illinois side beyond the natural river shore.
Ottumwa faces legal action against the assessor's office and the state tax commission after 150 homestead tax credit applications signed in 1942 violated the homestead rule. Officials say the total amount involved will exceed $5,000 and Ottumwa is the only city with this condition. Property owners argue they should not be penalized for the assessors' mistakes.
Washington reports July war output rose 3 percent overall led by gains in signal equipment and aircraft while army munitions stayed flat. WPB chair Donald M. Nelson says May and June slowed but most programs have largely licked their problems and peak rates are near.
In Big Springs Texas officials discussed a motorist seeking a new tire while transporting a bear between zoos. Board chair Sam Eason found no rule deeming bear transport essential and approved the tire claim, joking he would release the bear in town.
A called meeting of workers at the American Pearl Button company plant will be held Wednesday evening at eight o'clock at the Knights of Pythias hall. Ed Schultheis of Muscatine.
Announcement to day at the county rationing board office listed the volunteer workers who assisted with August rationing duties. Names will be published monthly. chief clerk Mrs Don Braden noted many women contributed time and skill. Contact Earle Libe at the civilian defense office in city hall via 880 to offer further help.
Oscar Burham of Ontario California writes of meeting Mr and Mrs Daryl Burham on the street Daryl was surprised and excited. He is in the air force and plans to visit relatives at Long Beach and Van Nuys. He stopped in Lincoln Nebraska to visit with his son Arlo and met Billy Burham of Washington and dined at the Carl Burham home with other relatives. Mrs Daryl Burham will return home with Oscar via Salt Lake City Cheyenne and Omaha.
Floyd Murphy will be the principal speaker and presiding official at the event, outlining the program and introducing other participants. The arrangement places Murphy at the head of the ceremony, guiding proceedings and delivering remarks.
A Russian communique reports gains in Ukraine and Smolensk region. Stalin orders reveal breakthrough into Sevsk area and capture of Yelnya. Red Army claimed control of Glukhov and Rilsk, listed 105 and 65 miles west of Kursk.
Funeral services for Dr. W. A. Matson will be held at Healy chapel in Aurora HK at four o'clock Wednesday. The funeral party will arrive by train Thursday at 3 50 and proceed to Elm Grove cemetery for graveside services conducted by Rev. George Kerr. Arrangements are by Sherman's funeral home. He was 51, died at St. Joseph's hospital after a brief illness. Born June 6 1892 in Monmouth Illinois he married Lola Paul 25 years ago. Surviving are his wife and brother Clyde Matson of Chicago.
Judge J. G. Patterson of Oskaloosa grants two decrees of divorce in Washington County District Court. In Emily Lenninger versus Richard W. Lenninger, the wife was granted a divorce.
Churchill says it is necessary and urgent for Russian American and British foreign ministers to meet to discuss allied war plans. He notes efforts to meet Stalin, while smaller delegations should confer now. Eden in London discussed liaison with the Soviet leadership as plans form.
George E. Swift 19 of southeast town and Charles Whiting 18 of Crawfordsville have qualified as aviation cadets in the Army Air Forces. After local induction they begin basic training with five months of college study, then pilot or navigator tracks leading to second lieutenant or flight officer. Pay starts at 291 for single and 3827 for married. uniform allowance 250.
Catherine A Dusenbery wins custody of three minor children in the dispute with Clarence E Dusenbery. The ruling assigns guardianship to the plaintiff.
Opening day figures show total Washington public school enrollment at 950, down from last year’s level due to the junior college not in session. High school enrollment reached 401, about 30 below last year’s 440, with further increases expected as belated enrollments are added this week.
A memorandum dated August 28, 1943. The state office confirms all service units were notified of General Ration Order 9 requirements. Servicemen leaving posts without the proper application cannot be qualified to obtain rationed foods and should request the form immediately.
In Santiago on August 31 the Chilean cabinet resigned en masse amid political turmoil. Premier and ministers offered no comments on next steps as deputies met to discuss the crisis and potential replacements.
Rev W J Stevens announces Merle Booth will address Washington churches youth group at the Christian Tabernacle Wednesday at eight. Booth departs Thursday to resume studies at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. meeting moved to Wednesday night for this reason. Bill Brewer spoke last Friday and Booth’s singing was praised.
Mrs. Margaret Tracy aged 102, Estherville’s oldest resident, died Sunday at her daughter’s home. Services will be in Larchwood Iowa with Rev. J J Keane officiating and burial there.
German agency reported a British raid landed in southern Italy and 30 men escaped into the mountains after a purported attempt to form a foothold for an Allied invasion. No confirmation from the Allies. The article notes air raids on Italy and Germany with large RAF and American-British bombing campaigns.
Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials blamed the freight crew for a New York to Buffalo limited wreck that killed 26 and injured 60 to 75. Officials said the cause would be known only after a formal investigation and that there was no sabotage. PF H Meineke and 25 passengers died. 16 unidentified at the time. Mrs Tracy, born in Janesville Wisconsin on June 10 1841, had long worked at home after moving to Larchwood Iowa in 1888.
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