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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1941
Page
8
A Iowa congressman receives a letter from a one year old draftee constituent complaining about camp life and discomforts near his camp. Other items report Ralph Fratzke moving to London posting and Rep Henry Talle’s dedication invitation for rural electrification projects.
Mrs Richard Stephens of Crawfords ville spoke on women's role in farm programs and national defense before the Lexington Ladies Aid at the church. The meeting featured hostesses, special guests from Pilotburg, devotional leadership by Mrs Mary Oldfield, singing by Mrs Maria Oldfield, and prayers led by Mrs Mabel Huber as patriotic colors decorated the setting.
Des Moines reports on patronage infighting between Republicans and Democrats, naming figures like Senator Clyde L Herring and Frank Comfort in connections to approvals for a Des Moines area small arms plant. The piece notes Iowa history figures and political maneuvers, including comments by Lester Drennen and state HQ leaders, plus brief items on personnel moves and local trivia.
The obituary notes William Langenberg fifty to seventy one, a former Washington man who moved to Columbus Junction after marrying a Junction girl. He served in the Spanish American War and was known as a unique musician linked to Prof. Davis Munsie School. He died July 10. He leaves two children Carl and Helen and his wife.
The article notes Earth sits fifth in size among the planets. It discusses planetary size rankings and places Earth after larger gas giants and before smaller rocky worlds.
Bette Victor of Philadelphia traveled to New York for her wedding and lost her purse. She wired fiancé Frank Cinelli to bring cab fare. Hack Driver Anthony Vitelli drove her back to Philadelphia, and Cinelli met her with $22 for cab fare, receiving a kiss as pictured.
Atlantic City Republican leader Enoch L Johnson age 56, treasurer of Atlantic County, stands in court on charges of evading 39800 in income taxes. Prosecutors say part of unreported income came from protection fees tied to a numbers racket in Atlantic City.
Insurance Department of Iowa certifies Columbia Insurance Company of New York is authorized to transact Fire Wind storm Automobile Fire Property Damage and Collision Sprinkler Leakage Riot Explosion Marine Insurance in Iowa until April 1 1942. The December 31 1940 sworn statement shows Total Admitted Assets 3 353 438 91 Total Liabilities Exeant Capital 1 923 411 80 Capital Paid Up 1 000 000 00 Surplus over all Liabilities 201 330 027 11 Surplus as re-
In District Court of Iowa Washington County case No 7636 the last will of James Schulty dated December 2 1931 is filed for probate. A hearing is set for 9 00 AM Friday July 25 1941 at the Court House in Washington before the District Court or the Clerk. All interested must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. Dated July 18 1941 R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court SEAL. July 19 1941.
Among Hungarian makers, the furrier and the tailor of peasant coats stand out as important artisans. Their skills reflect traditional crafts and regional design.
A U S share accounted for about half of all toilet articles used in Latin America during 1958. The data illustrate strong American involvement in regional consumer goods markets and highlight cross border trade patterns.
The project to electrify the Pennsylvania railroad between New York and Washington DC cost 100 million dollars. Authorities announced the plan to modernize the line with electric traction to speed service and reduce fuel use. The work covered track upgrades, power infrastructure, and installations across the corridor.
The article explains that turtles do not possess teeth but use horny, chisel like jaws to bite. It notes the jaws function similarly to teeth for processing food and camera behavior describes their feeding mechanism and adaptations.
William D. Sahm 32 was arrested in Chicago for embezzling about $250000 from Northern Bank and Trust Co of Lancaster Pa where he worked fifteen years. He blamed a strong urge to bet on horses for stealing the funds over eight years and said he squandered his fortune on horse bets.
A chattel mortgage is a loan arrangement where movable property is transferred conditionally to secure the debt. The borrower retains possession while the lender holds claim to the collateral until payment.
The Bellview Training School for Female Nurses in New York City commenced in 1870 as the United States' first of its kind, marking a landmark in nursing education.
The Weekly Arizonian became Arizona’s first newspaper when established at Tubac in March 1859, marking an early press presence in the region.
Kentuckians consumed 4,670,000 more gallons of gasoline in 1238 than in 1937, reflecting a swing in fuel usage. The report highlights statewide consumption shifts with figures showing the increased total and the comparison baseline.
A historical notice from Des Moines dated June 1, 1941 records the official seal and signature of Commissioner of Insurance Chas. R. Fischer. The document bears the office seal and a closing statement of testimony, with a July 19 date line appearing in the margin.
Margaret Jung a 37 year old mother of five was found beaten to death in the milk house on the Jung farm near Woodstor. Her husband Joseph Jung discovered the body. Authorities hunted a boy parolee whose mother had lived with Mrs Jung since mid April.
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