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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1943
Page
3
A reflective column contrasts Jim McCann as a harsh critic with a sorrowful wartime mood. It notes American troops to Rest Camp in Italy hearing Silent Night, Edison’s inventions, and a sober view of postwar shortages, strikes, and debates on subsidies.
Des Moines reports fall 1943 pig crop at 5 941 000 head, up from 5 760 009 in 1942. Sows farrowed total 946 000, highest fall record since 1924. Spring 1943 plus fall 1943 totals 1021 068 000 pigs for year, 3 percent above 1942. Iowa producers plan to reduce sows farrow in 1944 to 2 209 000, a 100 percent cut from spring 1943.
In District Court State of Iowa 88 Washington County No 7853 Christina Meyer deceased. An instrument purporting to be her last will dated November 12 1936 has been filed opened and read. A hearing to prove the will is set for January 8 1944 at 9:00 A M in the courthouse Washington Iowa before the district court or the court clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the will. By order of clerk R R Noonan. Dated December 28 1943.
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah E. Godfrey was held this afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Rev. George Kerr in charge. Pallbearers included Frank Godfrey Clyde Putnam Jay Prewer Will Shalla and William Zeigler.
Iowa state reports that multiple influences are causing a dip in egg prices, with Ralph Baker of the Iowa State College Myiension Service noting effects observed in Ames and statewide. The decline comes earlier than usual and reflects shifts in supply and demand dynamics.
Des Moines reports a 36.3 percent rise in 1943 Christmas seal sales totaling 80 560 62 dollars across 50 communities. Proceeds will finance a statewide 1944 effort, with Ottumwa and Adel showing top gains. Public response praised as pledges renew county and state goals for rehabilitation programs.
Chris Dittmer notes that North American Indians use a language of gestures in addition to spoken speech. Burial way in Woodlawn cemetery referenced.
The passage mentions disease in an early stage and the continuation or extension of educational activities, indicating planned or contemplated actions related to health and learning.
Davenport, Dec 28. William Ogden, manager of the Davenport WPB office, said there is plenty of antifreeze for all this winter with 50 percent more being manufactured than last year. He warned that talk of a shortage is likely aimed at creating a perceived scarcity. With fewer vehicles on the road, an over supply is more probable. Funeral services for Mrs. Christine Meyer were held yesterday afternoon at the L.A. cemetery chapel.
Rev George Kerr conducted the funeral with burial in Elm Grove cemetery. Pallbearers were John Patterson, John and Clarence Jackson, Cleve Knapp, Clayton Bear, and Joe Wolfe.
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