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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1941
Page
1
Sponsors of the proposed city manager plan say petitions with about 3000 names will be at city hall Monday. A vote on the plan is sought for the city primary election on March 18.
IO WA CITY Helge Kokertiz on leave from Uppsala University in Sweden has joined the University of Iowa Department of English as a staff member.
Joseph Pura Dek of Sioux City died December 20 leaving a preliminary inheritance tax report showing a 16352 estate, mainly in real estate. Three children are named as heirs.
In Des Moines both senate and house bills for an open mourning dove hunting season were defeated Friday. The Senate Conservation Committee met at noon to recommend killing the senate bill after the House committee Thursday recommended killing the House measure.
MASON CITY The drivers strike that tied up coal deliveries since January 28 is near settlement. Union business agent Joe Pease said both sides have given oral approval to a new contract with a wage increase and a seniority clause.
Ottumwa senior Miss Helen Mec Elroy was announced winner of Iowa DAR Good Citizenship Pilgrimage Award, earning a trip to Washington, DC, in April during the national DAR Continental Congress. Runner up was Miss Barbara Moser of Eldora and Miss Marjorie Sidwell of Iowa City placed third. award honors dependability service leadership and patriotism.
DES MOINES Seven new trustees of the Iowa Lumber and Building Materials Dealers association were elected at the close of the annual convention. Elected are O. Lindquist Spirit Lake M J Welch Hamburg H A French Titonka H E Smith Independence BK L York Grinnell J H McElveen Prairie City and C W Durian Wellman
Approval was received from six federal agencies to continue sediment surveys at the State University of Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research. Prof. K W Lane announced the work has run for several years under Lane’s direction with aid from the war and agriculture departments.
A bill to rewrite Iowa pharmacy and drug sale laws is set for a public hearing Monday before a joint house and senate committee led by Rep. George Keeney. In three days after introduction, 2684 protests have arrived from residents, with more to lawmakers. The measure is backed by the state health department and would repeal the 1897 pharmacy section of Iowa code.
Cedar Rapids police report Mrs Walter Bender 32 signed a statement admitting she started a fire that killed her five year old stepson Ralph Kohlichek last November. First degree murder charge filed. arraignment set for Monday. boy died from suffocation after being found in a locked bedroom in a Cedar Rapids apartment above a cafe. Estate worth 1600 left to him by his father.
Admiral Francois Darlan, Francs’ closest confidant of Marshal Petain, emerges as France’s man of the hour amid the government crisis over French German relations. A new portrait of Darlan is presented.
Representative Dvorak filed a bill to erase from exemption lists items such as cloth, spinning wheels, looms, two yokes of cattle, and a debtor's pew. He also suggested adding radios tractors and combines as non exempt after creditors close in.
Grinnell College student pilot Bill Orr disappeared during practice power turns. He later surfaced about 60 miles from Grinnell, prompting concern among locals and officials.
Deputy Walt Kiesey acting for Cedar Rapids police picked up Mrs. Bender in Kalona and drove her to Cedar Rapids where Linn County officers questioned her. She admitted starting a fire in the room where a boy slept but could not explain a motive.
World War I veterans are asked to register for emergency volunteer service through a national program coordinated by Leon Beatty of the Ameri can Legion with the Iowa post. Forms are available at the Legion rooms in city hall and at the sheriff's office. 75 vocations are listed and participation is voluntary with no current obligation to serve.
The House Rules Committee advanced a resolution to extend the Dies committee un-American activities inquiry to April 1 1942. Sponsored by Representative Joe Starnes the plan could seek 150000 to fund the extension with Chairman Martin Dies pushing for a two year span and up to a million dollars. The measure is to go to the house floor for debate.
The Woman's Republican club of Washington county will meet next Wednesday February 12 at 2 30 p m in the woman's room at the Y M C A A business meeting will be held and a lesson study will be conducted from material provided by the national federation of Women's Republican clubs All women of the county are invited to attend.
Twenty eight farmers operating family sized farms in Washington county formed a cooperative to purchase livestock and machinery for the current season and future years. Major purchases will be on a cooperative basis to reduce individual costs and strengthen competitiveness against large operators. Donald B. Robison was elected president with Holly E. Johnston vice president, Elmer B. McArtor secretary, and Robert Mikseh treasurer. Local area directors oversee four county regions. Cecil F. Rooks, RA supervisor for the Farm Security Administration, led the discussion and officers were elected afterward.
Idelia A. Bakke led a Farm Security Administration session for fifteen families at the Court House G A R room. She demonstrated methods to can beef and pork to preserve identity and variety, noting a diet plan of ten to twelve quarts per person with cured meat as well. Preheating reduces canning space by 30 to 35 percent and precooked meat can be canned after brief cooking in broth or oven or skillet.
Clarence Woodrow Sorenson, foreign correspondent and radio broadcaster, delivers the final 1941 Institute of International Understanding lecture in Washington on Human Values in a Changing Order. Tickets for the last of four lectures cost 25 cents.
British forces, fresh after victories at Benghazi and eastern Libya, face a strategic choice between pushing toward Tripoli to crush Italian forces and link with Weygand’s Tunisian army, or shifting most troops to new fronts. Germany weighs aiding Italy or pressuring Britain in the Balkans as Laval presses for premier power in Vichy. 125,000 Italian prisoners cited. German air activity hits Malta. Kiel Canal reportedly blocked by ship collision.
Two hours in the pressure cooker was suggested, but Miss Bakke notes that if a pressure cooker is unavailable a hot water bath is better than not canning meat at all. She warns to take special care in cooling and storing the meat.
In Des Moines 18 year old Cora Jean Hook, crippled by infantile paralysis since age two, gains schooling via the Ike Smalls Medical Aid fund which is paying for her education at Drake University. She is now learning the alphabet from a wheel chair.
The Washington Odd Fellows lodge plans a large meeting next Tuesday evening February 11 to confer the first degree on a class of 15 to 20 candidates. Expected attendees hail from Keota Iowa City Sigourney and Washington with the Sigourney degree staff led by Judge H F Wagner. The 67 year old judge will be honored with a special party.
In Des Moines municipal court Raymond F. McManus a Perry attorney, defends himself against a charge of intoxicated driving. He presents friends’ testimony denying intoxication while police testified he was intoxicated and unfit to drive. McManus, a former Dallas county attorney candidate, sits before Judge C. Cooter as Tom Bannister prosecutes.
A business group resumes renewal of the Festicorn fundraising to wipe out a $2,085.49 deficit from October. The drive, led by Frank B. Miller and others, aims to complete by next Monday. Total cost $5,667.38. income $3,581.89. Early donors raised $904.84. $1,180.65 remains. Ninety seven firms and individuals still to be canvassed.
University journalism student Edith Sherrick began tutoring Cora Jean in reading lessons a week ago. On Friday Cora Jean spelled simple words correctly under the tutor’s guidance.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee extended hearings on the British aid bill after Alfred M. Landon testified it threatened American democracy. Earlier, the committee moved into executive session following protests that opponents were being rushed in presenting their case.
Alf Landon denounces the all out British aid bill as a guess and be damned policy that would give Roosevelt unlimited world policing powers. He charges the president with gagging Senator Burton Wheeler and urges Congress to retain control of aid while urging billions in support for Britain and rapid factory output.
Lorin W. Worley aged 70 died February 1 at the home of his daughter Mrs Glen Hoyle in Waukegan Illinois after six months illness. He was born October 21 1870 in Bates County Missouri and lived in Columbus Junction for many years with a large family. He is survived by nine children, two sisters and a brother. Funeral services and burial were in Waukegan Illinois.
Six persons were licensed to operate motor vehicles after examinations at the court house by a state highway patrolman. Recipients included Marvin J. Bower Esther Lipscomb and Charles B. Lipscomb of Washington Valentine Pratt McKune of Coppock Leo R. Wagner of Columbus Junction and Eldon Vegey of Riverside. Two licenses were denied and two chauffeurs licenses issued to Samuel I. Housens and William David Vinton, both of Washington.
A fire trapped eight men in a Salvation Army flop house in Dallas. Sixty nine others slept as the blaze surged, with twenty six men hospitalized and several in critical condition.
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