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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1946
Page
4
The Sal vation Army fund drive runs two weeks. The note praises the charity and urges help. The column recounts community memories of Mrs. Jennie Alexander and Gideon Bear, and comments on butter prices and a theatre crowd. It ends with bicycle safety reminders and traffic concerns.
Des Moines reports Iowa's eight congressmen condemn Gerald L K Smith for endorsing re election bids. Rep John Gwynne notes opposition to stirring racial or religious prejudice and to immigration barriers while reaffirming support for religious freedoms and national interests. The letter targets Smith and related smear campaigns and urges speaking out against his organization.
The article notes a border security plan and includes a caution about groups whose main aim is to destroy America. It also mentions calf skin tender and how calf skin is easily burned by direct sunlight.
Iowa crop service reports continued favorable corn progress despite drought in many areas. High corn growth limits tractor cultivation. about 9 percent laid by. Eastern counties see some damage from corn borer, but no widespread loss. Small grain harvests advancing. oats 39 percent cut, wheat 41 percent harvested. alfalfa second cut about 34 percent. Labor capacity not seriously restricting harvest, though help could be welcome.
Iowa City July 17. Meiji shrine stadium in Tokyo is renamed in honor of Nile Kinnick Hawkeye football great killed in a 1943 aircraft crash. The 25 000 seat venue is the largest in central Honshu and used by the Sth army for sports activities. The stadium was the site of the
Washington reports Selective Service chief Lewis B. Hershey tightened draft deferments and ordered the induction of 25 000 men aged 19 to 29. A two month draft holiday ends September 1. Occupational deferments are narrowed to indispensable workers while farmers retain agricultural exemptions under the Tydings amendment.
The project honors Emperor Meiji with a national athletic facility. Officials announce a new venue dedicated to Olympic spirit and public sports, highlighting historic ties to Japan’s modernization. Construction advances amid ceremonial events featuring government and sports leaders.
Funeral services for Elmer Mason were held yesterday afternoon at the L. A. Jones funeral home with Dr. F. W. Eastwood of New London in charge. Pallbearers named include Donald Lins Latimer Davis Carl Atkinson Lewis Hering Myril Smith and Claude McCoy. Burial followed at Elm Grove cemetery.
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