Paint Kills Dairy Cows and Three Steers in Kalona Column
Kalona reports Joe G and Willis Gingerich lost four dairy cows and three steers after cattle fed on paint left uncovered near buildings. In Muscatine, Phil A Minges, head of island experiment station work for Fruitiang, plans to move to Davis California to continue UC experimental research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Joe G
Willis Gingerich
Fruitland Station
U. of Calif. Muscatine
Phil A. Minges
Island
Fruitiang
Davis
Cal
University of California
Ot Tumwa Girl Named Iowa Pilgrim Contestant
Ottumwa high school student Helen McElroy, daughter of Mr and Mrs R V McElroy, chosen as Ottumwa's good citizen to compete for the Iowa Pilgrim title in the D A R pilgrimage to Washington. Des Moines reports show 30 percent more sheep on Iowa farms Jan 1 than a year earlier. Lamb prices in 1940 rose overall with December 15 at 8.40, up from 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Helen McElroy
R. VO. McElroy
Oitumwa High School
Iowa
Washington, D. C
D.A.R
Des Moines
Leslie M. Carl
Federal
State U men buy tickets for Memorial Union Military Ball
Four University of Iowa men sat on Memorial union steps in drizzle to buy one hundred tickets for the annual Military ball. Tickets numbered to six hundred sold out within two hours after sales opened Tuesday morning. Wayne King's band will provide music for the dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Memorial Union
Wayne King
New Court Member Delivers First Iowa Supreme Court Opinion
Justice T. G. Garfield, newly elected to the Iowa supreme court, issued his first opinion upholding Woodbine’s contract with Fairbanks Morse & Co. for a municipal electric light plant. Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Up challenged the revenue bonds provision as an undue bid restriction and bond-law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
T. G. Garfield
Iowa Supreme Court
Woodbine
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Iowa- Nebraska Light and Power Up
Man Testifies Driver Momyer Intoxicated At Crash
Robert Momyer of Knoxville faces a manslaughter trial after a 1939 collision killed three and wounded six. Sheriff Fritz Van Genderen and Guy Phillips testified they believed Momyer was intoxicated when seen after the accident on December 26. They also said the crash occurred on the east side of the highway, suggesting his car was on the wrong side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Robert Momyer
Knoxville
Fritz van Genderen
Mahaska County
Guy Phillips
Momyer
Phillips
Slippery Washington Streets Persist Amid Ice and Drizzle
Weather continued to keep streets and sidewalks hazardous in Washington as ice coats surfaces. Officials warned of more drizzle and freezing conditions, though some roughening of ice offered minor travel improvements in spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Judge Pats on Grants Marriage Annulment in District Court
Judge J G Patterson signed a decree annulling the marriage of Leone Crayton Franklin and John Robert Franklin in district court yesterday afternoon. The decree, granted in Mrs Franklin's petition through attorney L J Kehoe, restores both parties to single status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Patterson
District Court
Leone Crayton Franklin
John Robert Franklin
Far East Crisis Deepens As War Looms
United Press reports an alarming crisis in Japan driven by China involvement and axis commitments. Britain blocks French shipments through Montevideo and warns against Soviet Russia aiding Germany. Europe shows a lull possibly signaling a renewed German air and sea offensive against Britain and the Mediterranean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Japan
China
Ciret
Pacific
United States
Ministry of Economic Warfare
Montevideo
Russia
Germany
Europe
Britain
Mediterranean
Missouri governor election in doubt over Donnell recount
Forrest C. Donnell Republican appeared to win Missouri governor race by 3 613 votes but inauguration on January 13 was postponed as lawmakers probe the election and the General Assembly will not certify Donnell as governor elect. Lawrence McDaniel demands a full recount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest C. Donnell
Missouri
Donnell
General Assembly
Lawrence McDaniel
Garden Seeds for Britain in 41 Urged by Farm Women
Des Moines reports farm women are asked to donate garden seeds for Britain to aid 1941 planting. Iowa Farm Bureau women join the project led by Mrs. Charles W. Sewell head of the Associated Women of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Seeds will be distributed through the British Soil association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Great Britain
Iowa Farm Bureau
Charles W. Sewell
Associated Women
American Farm Bureau Federation
Britain
Thorugh
British Soil Association
Hog price outlook signals higher averages than last year
AMES, Iowa Jan 25 Hog prices are expected to average well above 1940 figures through the nine months ahead says L K Soth Iowa State College agricultural economist He cites improving demand and shrinking supply as the twin forces behind higher prices and notes smaller marketing volumes due to a 19 percent smaller pig crop in 1940 and heavy early marketing in Oct Dec 1940 The hog corn price ratio and the defense era influence support a sharp rise in 1941 with storage by packers moderating some of the change and cheap lard offering a dim prospect for 1941 exports
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amee
Iowa
L. K. Soth
Iowa State College
Soth
Seth
Corn
National Defense
Europe
Concert Tonight Called Off After Accident Delays Soloists
The concert tonight is canceled as John Neher and Kate Havas, both unharmed, were in a car crash near Estherville on their way to Washington. Damaged vehicle prevents timely arrival. options include Saturday return or rescheduling after January 27. Mrs Baldrige to confer with Chicago headquarters for plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neher
Kate Havas
Estherville
Washington
Minnesota
Concert League
A. E. Baldrige
Chicago
Invasion Possible Says Hull Calls for Aid to Britain
Secretary of State Cordell Hull told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that Germany could cross the Atlantic if Britain falls and urged swift passage of the aid to Britain bill. He warned of a German move against this hemisphere, especially across the South Atlantic, unless the U S acts now and noted broad support for aid. Hull also condemned Germany for effrontery and cynicism in claiming the British measure violates international law by permitting British and allied warships to be serviced in American ports and bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Cordell Hull
Germany
Atlantic
Britain
House Foreign Affairs Committee
South Atlantic
Hull
Roosevelt
Burton K. Wheeler
Stolen Car Scene Shifts Across Iowa Rail Lines
Sheriff H. M. Putnam learned late yesterday that the Miller Crawfordsville car was found abandoned by three men in Keokuk. The trio had been seen near cars abandoned at Crawfordsville and Vinton, Cedar Rapids, and Burlington, before boarding a train and fleeing. Harold Miller plans to recover his vehicle in Keokuk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Putnam
Harold Miller
Crawfordsville
Keokuk
Miller
Minnesota
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Rotary Institute speakers to discuss An Impoverished World
The International Institute of Understanding lectures by Dr Ethan Colton begin January 20 at the high school auditorium, eight o clock Mondays. Tickets are 50 cents for four lectures with reserve seats 25 cents extra. 67 seats were already reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Committee
Rotary Club
Journal
Y.M.C.A
Stutsman
Ethan Colton
Colton
VMA
International Institute
Harland Mead
Mrs Albert Maghefran Visited Wayland Last Evening
Mrs Albert Maghefran of Wayland was a visitor here last evening. The brief note records her arrival and brief stay in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Maghefran of
Wayland
Bitter lend lease fight rages in Congress
A bitter fight over President Roosevelt's lend lease arms bill for Britain is waged in Congress. Wendell Willkie, the defeated Republican candidate, backs the bill with modifications at a New York press conference. House Minority Leader John McCormack of Massachusetts introduced the measure and predicts swift action in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Britain
Congress
Wendell L. Willkie
Modi
New York
House
John McCormack
Massachusetts
National Bank Directors Re-elected at Washington Meeting
Stockholders of the National Bank of Washington re-elected five directors R E Dougherty Carlton C Wilson Fred W Stewart George E Gilbert and Frank C Crone. Officers were reappointed with Dougherty as president Crone as vice president Mack as cashier and Weldin Whitehead tellers and Dempsey Anderson as assistants. The bank reported 1940 as the best year with loans 401154.34 deposits 1432135.01 and total resources 1567074.13 up 208000 from a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Washington
R. E. Dougherty
Carlton C. Wilson
Fred Wu. Stewart
George E. Gilbert
Frank C. Crone
R. &. Dougherty
Frank AC. Crone
EB. F. Mack
C. P. Weldin
R. M. Whitehead
Lucy F. Dempsey
R. M. Anderson
Dougherty Presiden
Mr. Muck
Crone
Mrs. Mary Knepp Dies at Home in Kalona Iowa
Mary Kinsinger Knepp died this morning at about 9 30 at her Kalona home. Funeral 1 30 Friday at East Union church north of Kalona. Burial in Eash cemetery near Sharon Center. Surviving children include Mrs Truman Yoder, Mrs Henry Brenneman, and Floyd Knepp. siblings John Kinsinger Aaron Katie Sadie and others. eleven grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by L A Jones funeral home of Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kinsinger Knepp
Kalona
East Union Church
Eash
Sharon Center
Knepp
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Washington
Mary Kinsinger
Peter Kinsinger
Elizabeth Yoder Kinsinger
Jacob A Knepp
Truman Yoder
Henry Brenneman
Floyd Knepp
John Kinsinger
Wellman
Aaron
Katie
Sadie Kauffman
Fannie Bales
Windham
Iowa
Harwood to Close Harwood Shoe Store After Insurance Buy
Will Harwood announces purchase of Mrs Frances Cherry's insurance business and immediate takeover. plans to close the Harwood shoe store on the square after 65 years in the family. Cherry retires and leaves for California. Harwood cites health and desire for less confining work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Harwood
Frances Cherry
Harwood
Fidelity Life Association
Woodmen of the World
Washington Golf and Country Club
Methodist Church
Misg
Tegsie Klein
Harwood Hive
J. A. Harwood
New York State
Will
Timeline of relocations from New Sharon to Kalona
The subject moved from the vicinity of New Sharon to Sharon Center in 1929, then to Washington for two and a half years, and two years ago relocated to Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Sharon
Sharon Center
Washington
Kalona
Auto Supply Store Opening Near Feb 1
Roy Estes will own the new Western Auto Associate store to be located in the former Thomassen’s I.G.A. building and plans a formal opening about February 1. Western Auto Supply Co. is the parent brand involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Estes
Western Auto Associate
Thomassen
I.G.A
Western Auto Supply Com
Troopers Given Bon Voyage Party by VFW and Local Groups
Troop D officers and visiting personnel were honored at a bon voyage party and dance at the K C Hall. Everett Burham served as master of ceremonies while May Lloyd Lytle and Captain Jay Brown spoke for the V F W and K C respectively. The Co-Hi Melodiers provided music and a floor show featured a girls trio and dancers as about 100 couples danced. Punch and water were served. committees were named from the V F W post and auxiliary and local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K.C. Hall
V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary
K.C
Co-Hi Melodiers
Everett Burham
V.F.W. Post
Lloyd Lytle
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Joe Caputo
Jay Brown
Tone Steele
Lois Humble
Margaret Hennon
Frances Hayes
Zelather Taylor
Merje Booth
Gerald McGaffey
Harold Brock
Iowa proposes economy budget for next two years
Governor George Wilson and Comptroller Fred Porter recommend a total state budget of 384 million for the coming biennium, well below departmental asks and near the current year’s appropriation. They outline capital improvements with limited funding across hospitals, schools, and reform institutions, emphasizing pension increases and selective upgrades at multiple facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George \. Wilson
Fred Porter
State Board of Control
Board of Education
Independence
Cherokee
Mt. Pleasant
Glenwood School
Woodward Hospital
Anamosa
Eldora
Mitchellville
Davenport
Toledo
Oakdale
Mrs Nordyke Moves to Shellabarger Home Apartment
Mrs Emma Nordyke moved Monday to an apartment in the Shellabarger home at 116 West Third Street from 915 West Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Nordyke
Shellabarger
West
Third Street
Madison Street
Local Western Auto Supply Store to Open February First
A locally owned Western Auto Supply store, part of a large national chain serving over 200 independent merchants, will offer auto supplies accessories tires radios tools bicycles sporting goods electrical supplies and appliances. Stores already operate in Oskaloosa Mt Pleasant and Iowa City. Watch for opening around February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pany
Estes
Western Auto Supply
Oskaloosa
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa City
New Western Auto Supply store opens on south square
Roy Estes arrives from Des Moines to run the new Western Auto Supply on the south side of the square. He previously worked with Goodrich Silvertone in Des Moines and owned oil interests in Oklahoma City. A Missouri Military Academy graduate, he favors golf and plans a first of the month opening as a Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Estes
New Western Auto Supply
Washington
Des Moines
Goodrich Silvertone
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Mr. Estes
Missouri Military Academy
Mexico
Missouri
Estes
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Axis
United Press
Wan
Secretary of State
Representative McCormack
National Bank
Mary K. Knepp
Harwood Shoe
the Square
Auto Supply
Istes
V.F.W
Everette Burham
Lytle
Captain Brown
Governo
Wilson
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