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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1946
Page
2
Major Frank Olvey receives promotion to lieutenant colonel after wartime service in Italy and Egypt. His wife, Mrs. Olvey, is the former Eleanor Brinning.
Local news notes Lt Col and Mrs Gilbert B Layton and daughter Bonnie were guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Gilbert while en route to the University of Illinois for further college work. Layton, recently discharged, served with the 90th Cavalry in Europe and holds multiple decorations including the Silver Star. Other items mention visits, new homes, travel, and a birth in San Bernardino, plus the funeral of Ida Roberts.
A cow that merely sniffs garlic plants for up to ten minutes can pass garlic flavor into her milk.
Crawfordsville defeated the Washington GI basketball team 39 to 34 on the Y court last night. Max Mitch ell scored heavily with six field goals and four field baskets for 16 points. Washington was hurt when Francis Mangol sprained an ankle, echoing Don Kiesey’s earlier injury last week, per the box score.
The Washington Y team hosts Winfield at the Y gym at 7 30 this evening. The teams met here three weeks ago in a closely contested game until the fourth period when Winfield pulled ahead. Spectators may enter free of charge and the public is invited.
The body of Martin Swift is expected here Friday night from Rapid City South Dakota where he died but the funeral plans are still incomplete awaiting arrival of a daughter from California. Services will likely be held Monday or Tuesday at James Catholic church.
Des Moines Jan 24 The Iowa centennial state fair faces postponement risks due to Army red tape delaying restoration cost settlement for the fairgrounds an air force depot since 1942. Secretary L B Cunningham urged Iowa lawmakers to contact Gen John J O'Brien Lt Col Robert Sabian to secure action.
The county ministerial association held its monthly meeting at the Presbyterian church with Rev. T. E. White presiding. Rev. Walter Smith presented a paper on the fundamentals of church music, followed by questions. Sixteen ministers attended. ladies served a luncheon.
Audra OConnor of Ainsworth had an emergency appendectomy yesterday afternoon. Andrew Olson of Colfax was admitted after injuries from a car crash. Mrs Delmar Yoder of 921 North Sixth Avenue had minor surgery this morning. Edith Hayes of 308 West Jefferson Street had a tonsillectomy this morning. Mrs Edwin Richards of Columbus Junction was admitted for x rays this morning.
Mrs. George Birney, chairman for the march of dimes campaign for infantile paralysis, will maintain her headquarters at a north side shoe store during Saturday. Contributors may call at the store to donate to the fund.
Ten members of the state highway patrol visited Washington to honor Mrs. Alex Miller secretary of state when the patrol was formed. They laid a wreath on her grave at Elm Grove cemetery on the anniversary of her death.
Iowans were promised relief from a brief cold wave with a return to typical winter temperatures. Spencer logged four degrees, with tonight's forecast fair except in the east where cold weather may persist. Several regions expect a drop to near zero in the northwest northeast and southwest. Increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions are anticipated tomorrow along with light precipitation in Mason City and Fort Dodge and modest snowfall totals in Des Moines Davenport and Cedar Rapids. Highs reached 40 in Davenport yesterday.
A. T. Stephens district director of the packinghouse workers union objects to government seizure of packers plants scheduled for Saturday. He notes wage increases for auto and steel workers but none assured for packinghouse workers if they return to jobs. Delegates from locals meet in Chicago to draft procedures for government takeover.
A house territories subcommittee recommended immediate consideration of statehood legislation for Hawaii after a two week visit. Chairman Henry D Lavrende noted Hawaii demonstrated loyalty, matrimony, and a desire to assume statehood responsibilities.
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