Iowa Utility Stock Battle Ends With Most Bechtel Shares Void
District Judge Henry N Graven voided 600000 of George M Bechtel Davenport holdings and upheld 44 million in stock for 4000 other shareholders denying receivership. Wayne G Cook Davenport chief counsel called the decision well right perfect and said it backs company management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Ilowa Southern Utilities Co
Henry N. Graven
Wayne G. Cook
Davenport
Bechtel
Cook
Des Moines Tavern Inquiry Expands Across City
A federal probe into liquor supply sources broadens as investigators from the United States alcohol tax unit interview Des Moines tavern and nightclub owners. The three to four week inquiry follows a Minneapolis St Paul case, with operators freely sharing records of purchases and payment methods. A seized customer list in Minneapolis names many prominent Des Moines citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. F. Wilson
United States Alcohol Tax Unit
Iowa
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Steer Brings $910 At Denver National Stock Show
The grand champion Hereford Torpedo weighed 910 pounds and sold for 910 dollars at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. The buyer was Linder Packing Co. of Denver, with 12 year old Jack Hoffman of Ida Grove Iowa leading the winner into the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Jack Hoffman
Ida Grove
Iowa
Linder Packing Co
New Trial Granted in Cooperative Financing Case
District Judge E lL Simmons granted a new trial in a test case brought by the Omaha Bank for Co operatives against Red Novotny of Tracr Iowa. The action involves several thousand Southeastern Iowa farmers who signed notes to finance the defunct Iowa Poultry Producers Marketing associations and about 100000 dollars. A prior directed verdict had favored the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
E. Ll. Simmons
Omaha Bank For Co-operatives
Red
Kraschel Named Farm Credit Agent in Omaha
Nelson G. Kraschel former Iowa governor is reappointed district general agent of the Farm Credit Administration for Omaha by the Farm Credit Board. L. W. Bicknell is re-elected general counsel Wayne Smith becomes secretary to succeed John Carmody who retires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Kraschel
Omaha
Nelson G. Kraschel
Iowa
Farm Credit Administration
Farm Credit Board For
L. W. Bicknell
Wayne Smith
John Carmody
American Casualties in Italy Reach 19210 Total
Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson reported that American casualties in Italy from the September landings total 19 210 to date. The figure includes 2985 killed 12504 wounded and 2721 missing, with the 100th Infantry battalion suffering 96 killed 221 wounded and 17 missing. In New Britain Cape Gloucester area 3100 Japanese dead were counted along with 228 American killed and 694 wounded.
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Washington, D. C
Italy
Henry L. Stimson
Stimson
Hawaii
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
MacArthur Will Stay On At War Department
Secretary of War Stimson announced Gen. Douglas MacArthur will keep his command even after reaching 64 on January 26. He noted MacArthur was retired in 1937 and recalled to active duty, so the statutory age limit does not apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Hentry L. Stimson
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Stimson
Hog Slaughter Reaches All-Time High In Last Week
The War Meat Board reports a recent week of record hog slaughter at federally inspected plants totaling 1 871 000 head producing 269 million pounds of pork plus lard. Total meat output rose 5 percent with cattle calves and sheep/lambs also tallied. Civilians will not see higher meat supplies due to wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Jak
War Meat Board
Present address for Howard B. Moberly in San Diego
The note provides the present address for Howard B. Moberly, Mo. M.M. 2/C. L.C.8.P.B. Tog. Div., U. S. Naval Amphibious T NG Base, San Diego, 55, Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Moberly
Mo. M.M
C. L.C
U. S. Naval Amphibious T NG Base
San Diego
Calif
Annual Inventory Shows Valuation At County Home
Annual inventory of the Washington county home shows a valuation drop of about 1000 from last year, totals $29 057.54 and $30 071.37. Household goods rise about 400 while provisions on hand fall from 3513.70 to 1186.73. Cattle at the county farm valued at 3526 and hogs 1707 with hay grain and feed 352 receipts total 13066.50 and expenditures 23029.31. Receipts include 3436.38 for board and care of residents, livestock sales 7670.11 and cream and eggs 1168.12. The lower provisions value does not imply food shortage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Jones Elected President of Washington Federal Savings and Loan
At the annual meeting L A Jones was elected president by the board. W L Alcorn named vice president C R McCutchen secretary and treasurer and Mrs Marguerite Swift assistant. Directors re elected include C V Crull McCutchen Jones and Dunlap with Jungbluth resigning. Other nine member board members listed. Also report notes S100 000 in War Bonds and year end details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Federal Savings and Loan Association
L. A. Jones
W. L. Alcorn
C. R. McCutchen
Marguerite Swift
McCutchen
Seasion
C. V. Crull
Mr. Jones
L. E. Dunlap
Carl J. Jungbluth
Many Killed Version by Nazi Agency
German DNB dispatch claims allied raids killed many in Rome with bases hit by American heavy and medium bombers. Allied repots say raids targeted seven air bases near Rome and north of the capital, as Bari Harbor suffered a December 2 night attack by German bombers. Clifford Blecha writes his mother from the U.S. Navy, asking for letters at Fleet Postmaster New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
DNB
Rome
Algiers
Bari Harbor
Clifford Blecha
Joe Wehr
Washington
Ensign C. F. Blecha
U.S.N
Fleet
New York Ciy
WN. Y
War bonds and steady loans mark strong year for savings share
The association invested $75 000 in war bonds and bought $25 000 more this year. It added $9 000 to reserves and surplus, reaching $42 800 after a three percent dividend. Outstanding Washington area 393 dwelling loans reflect wartime demand shifts, but the fund shows solid health with mortgage loans at $447 252.46 and share accounts at $567 524.96, with $42 841.28 in reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCutchen
Association
the Savings and Loan Association
Washington
Washington War Bond Drive Opens On Next Tuesday
The Washington City executive committee announced plans for a fourth war loan drive to sell war bonds. A general meeting for 125 to 150 solicitors is set for Monday night at the high school to finalize plans and issue canvassing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Executive Committee
Washington City
Frank B. Miller
Miller
Lst
Fire at Atlanta ordnance depot destroys two buildings
A fire of undetermined origin at the army ordnance depot near Atlanta caused the loss of the 4th Service Command base shop and a warehouse. Officials estimate the damage between 2.5 and 2.6 million dollars. There were no casualties.
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Atlanta
U.P
Army Ordnance Depot
4Th Service Command
Murphy and Lewis Obtain Marriage License in Ainsworth
W. R. Murphy and Olive M. Lewis of Ainsworth secured a marriage license at the county courthouse today, enabling their upcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Murphy
Olive M. Lewis
Ainsworth
Court House
Meeting Called To Start Patriotism Campaign In County
Commander Ivan Norton of the Washington county Citizens Defense Corps asks school officials ministers and patriotic groups to attend a Jan 6 meeting at eight o clock in the civilian defense office to discuss a program promoting patriotism and respect for the flag with invited organizations including the Chamber of Commerce Rotary Y M C A and many veterans and youth groups as part of wartime civic effort
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Washington County Citizens Defense Corps
Ivan Norton
The
Defense Council
Civilian Defense Office
Norton
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Cub
Y's Men
Hi-Y
Americas Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans of Foreign War
Auxiliary
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Knights of Columbus
Farm Bureau
A.A.A
Red Cross
Civil Air Patrol
WLA
9Th Century Club
P.T.A. Ministerial Association
Y.W.C.A
Y.M.C.A
Daughters of Union Veterans
P.E.0
Eastern Star
White Shrine
Rebekah Lodge
Pythian
Catholic Daughters of America
Mrs. Frye Dies. Longtime Area Resident
Mrs. Clara Frye died January 16 at the home of her daughter Mrs. BE Reed in Seal Beach California. She was sister to Mrs Frank Kurty of Burlington and daughter of W R and Maney Rolling, spent childhood in Washington and later years visiting her sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Frye
Frank Kurty
Burlington
BE. W. Reed
Seal Beach
Calif
Frye
W. R. and
Maney Rolling
Washington
Sey
Red Army Captures Novgorod Amid Threat to Trap Nazi Troops
London dispatch reports the Red Army seized the ancient citadel of Novgorod, a key German defense stronghold 100 miles south of Leningrad, as Moscow announced the offensive could trap Nazi forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Red
Novgorod
Leningrad
Moscow
Germans Lose Novgorod and Minturno in Quick Offensive Push
The German DNB reports Novgorod fallen after a Soviet offensive north of Leningrad, as Govorov’s Red Army advances cover about 50 towns near Leningrad. In Ukraine Vatutin’s forces push toward Rovno, while Minturno evacuation follows British advances under Clark’s 5th Army near Carigliano and Tufo.
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United Press
Novgorod
Leningrad
Lake Ilmen
Minturno
Italy
DNB
Red Army
Leonid A. Govorov
Latvia
Estonia
Nikolai F. Vatutin
Goscha
Rovno
Mark W. Clark
5Th
Tufo
Argento
Carigliano River
Cap
Death of F A Shelangoski in Sandy Hook community
Frank A. Shelangoski died at 11 30 last night at his home in the Sandy Hook community ten miles southwest of Washington. He was 65 years old after a lingering illness. Funeral services set for ten o clock Saturday morning at St Josephs Catholic church East Pleasant Plain. Burial in the local cemetery. Body taken to Sherman s funeral home and moved to the Shelangoski home this afternoon. A rosary will be held at the family home this evening at 8 30 and another at the same hour Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Shelangoski
Sandy Hook
Washington
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
East Pleasant Plain
Sherman
Shelangoski
Bolling Family Remaining Member Identified
Mrs. Kurtz is the last surviving member of the Bolling children, noted as the remaining family member in a obituary fragment.
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Eral Times
Kurtz
Bolling
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Teddy, JR
Rough Rider
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
U. S. Army Signal Corps
International Soundphoto
U. Management
U.S
M’arthur
Jones
Savings and Loan
George J. Breitenbach
L. H. Orr
Ralph W. Thompson
Carlton C. Wilson
India
China
Aman
Nicobar
Indian Ocean
Marana
Australia
Caroune
Pacific
Pacific Ocean
Marshall Is
Cubent
New Hebrides
Tokyo
William F. Halsey, Jr
South
Central Pacific
Gilbert and Marshall Island
New Guinea
Philippines
Indian
Michigan C. I. O. Council
Detroit
International
Defense Corps
Mrs. Frye
F. A. Shelangoski
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