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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
8
William Haifley aged about 98 died Tuesday afternoon at his home north of Germville after a period of illness. Funeral services are planned for Friday at the church, with Mrs. Edward Crile noted as the writer. Burial arrangements are to be announced locally.
Before bringing baby chicks, thoroughly clean and disinfect the brooder houses. A simple, effective option is Dr Salsbury’s Par-o-San for primary sanitation.
Week. Born in Maryland Indiana he moved to Brighton and settled in Walnut township south of Brighton. He married Mary Ellen Lefler who preceded him in death. Survived by stepson John Pontius and brother Sherman Haifley near Germantown. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at Lutheran church Germanville with Rev. Paul Keyon officiating. Burial Union Cemetery. F A Hoskins funeral director.
Britain conducted a sparse search for free-flowing oil from 1938 to 1921 and then issued limited licenses to private contractors for drilling. Twelve deep test borings followed, with the Hardstoft site in the Midlands producing seven barrels per day on average for years, while the remaining borings showed no output.
All Iowa House members voted for state control of soldier voting after a decisive defeat of the administration. The speech by John Rankin of Mississippi drew strong reactions from Iowa Republicans, who praised the southern congressman’s challenge to the New Deal and noted improving southern northern ties amid shared opposition to federal voting measures.
Geraldine Mar uk, 23, of Portland Oregon, and Lavern Harding, 37, of Waterloo, were jailed charged with robbing Frank Schock of 30 dollars in a restaurant in Waterloo on January 21. Companion John Warren, Waterloo, began serving a suspended six month sentence for Vagrancy.
In Des Moines Iowa politics quickening pace as open season for Republican office seekers emerges Gov Hickenlooper not seeking re election first Iowa chief executive since 1893 to skip a second term James H Milroy to run as campaign manager Blue seeks governor bid Reed advances re election as commerce commissioner Dolliver announces for sixth district seat primary contenders include Fred Gilchrist and others with emphasis on experience and party leadership
Washington county farmers may organize a soil conservation district after a joint meeting of the County AAA committee and the Farm Bureau board. A petition signed by 20% of landowners triggers a public hearing and possible referendum. If 65% vote yes, the district is formed. petitions are due by March 1 with signups and hearings planned soon.
A 1942-era figure, formerly county attorney, also held the top post of state commander of the American Legion.
Haskins February meeting of the Ladies Aid Society at Una Gordon's home drew seventeen members and two visitors Mrs Albert Taylor and Mrs Lois Godlove White. Finances report on sales pleased all. Lunch featured creamed chicken sandwiches doughnuts and coffee. Next meeting to be hosted by Mrs K A Mathers.
A plan to subsidize food costs for low income groups gains support in Congress with sponsors aiming for Senate passage as a middle ground to an outright ban. Senator George Eakin of Vermont says more colleagues back direct aid to those in need since yesterday’s vote defeated extending subsidies to all. Senator Walter F. George of Georgia backs direct aid to poorer groups if inequities are shown.
Mr and Mrs Harry Showalter Earnest Ray Mond Mrs Leonard Strohm Posey and Tommy were shopping and transacting business in Washington Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Otto Sheetz notes Tyrone residents making moves and hosting visits. Marjorie Van Sickle helped with moving at Puane Daerings. Brinton Transfer hauled hogs for Otto Sheetz to Chicago. Eloise Sheetz visited until Friday.
Iowa meat packers will cooperate to move emergency hog shipments for farmers who must relocate by March 1 and cannot market hogs before moving. A J Loveland says packers will accept special cases via county AAA committees, with farmer details and hog counts verified for real emergencies.
A British ground unit has joined Yugoslav partisans on Hrvar island near Split in a new operation against German forces. The move signals possible wider Allied support for Tito’s partisans and marks the first land-based British troops in Jugoslav territory.
Navy WAVES recruiters, Paul Shearer of Burlington and Glade Fredrick, announced enlistments at Burlington and Pe Ellington. Jem Walker completed her enlistment and awaits call possibly next month. Offices will operate at 42 Jefferson Street Burlington with a medical board on Feb 2 and further visits planned in Washington and Weelington. The Navy seeks more air dets and general service roles including radio technicians.
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