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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1940
Page
1
Susie Hop aged 16 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Hop of Rock Rapids, is in critical condition at Van der Wilt Hospital after drinking kerosene from a cup. The incident highlights household fuel safety and child poisoning risks noted in local columnists.
Authorities urged search for Lloyd Crouse a farmer near Williams last seen after he stopped at the AAA office and received a $90 conservation check on Wednesday.
Twenty eight employees at Strand Baking Co in Marshalltown walked off the job to protest an extended work schedule they say exceeds their capacity.
Sid ries, a 44 year old New Sharon farmer, was badly hurt at Mahaska hospital after a tractor toppled onto him as he attempted to climb an incline on the work site. The accident occurred while he was operating the implement on the property.
John Lavery 42, former Fort Madison prisoner, rejected a judge’s promise of freedom in Iowa and chose jail instead. He was returned to custody for 22 more months for illegal narcotics sales, per District Judge Robert H. Munger.
Henry County Memorial hospital board chairman C. H. Cook of Mount Pleasant died after a two day illness. Two hours later BE. R. Morrow of New London died unexpectedly. Cook had been renominated before his term expired this year.
Des Moines report shows Henry Browne Wallace son of the Democratic vice presidential nominee reacting to his father's nomination as if it were only talk. He said he had not given it much thought and treated it as conversation rather than a serious political move.
Sheriff H M Putnam seeks surveys to map acres of marijuana weed in Washington County and patches location. The program, aided by NYA labor and federal agencies, will run until September with local transport tools supervision funded locally.
Ben Bentzinger, examiner for the state highway patrol, yesterday gave passing grades to 14 persons who took the driving tests. Licenses were issued to Vira wm, A Negus, Robert Gray, Elizabeth McCutchen, Kim na Bopp, Mia Palmer Holden, Washington Elmer Kiene, Will mer Zelgiowsky, Richard Lennon, Loretta Dacy, Aina worth, Lee Allen Wellman, Guy Whitaker, Harold Luers Brigh ton, Pierce Stoss, Keota C. L. Watton, Riverside. Four failed to receive licenses and four instruction permits were issued. Harold Fount ain of Wellman and Doyle Sands of Ainsworth were granted chauffeur licenses. A reporter observed a wing-labeled hybrid chicken on the Pioneer Hi red Corn Co. farm northwest of Des Moines where he works in the poultry division. A grin and forelock show the son’s resemblance to his father.
Walden farm near Keota hosts a field day on July 23 to showcase Pfister hybrid seed corn detasseling and seed-field operations. The program runs 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM with tours, field visits, a free noon dinner, and a musical program featuring acts I to IV.
United Press reports that Britain and Axis powers faced a looming battle for victory or destruction. Berlin calls British surrender intolerable as London strengthens defenses while Nazi blitzkrieg readiness looms. German bombers hit the channel coast and claim 21 British planes shot down.
President Roosevelt signed a four billion dollar naval expansion bill to create a two ocean fleet. The act authorizes a 70 percent increase in fighting tonnage, adding about 200 ships beyond those afloat, authorized, or under construction, elevating U S naval might beyond the combined power of Japan Italy Germany and Russia.
In Ottumwa Iowa an unnamed man was fatally struck by a car on road 63 leading to an early morning death. Police tentatively identified the victim as Larry Gardner 32. Investigating officers released few additional details pending a formal identification and autopsy.
The official observer noted 95 degrees at 1 PM and 99 degrees at 2 PM with a 69 degree overnight low. Yesterday marked the first 100 degree day of the season, with a high of 100 degrees late afternoon.
Generalissimo Francisco Franco declares Spain expects to reclaim Gibraltar in a message to high army officers. The Rock, a strategic entry to the Mediterranean, was annexed to Spain in 1502 but has been under British control since 1704.
George Mohr announces a community pet show August 1 at the Lincoln grounds open to children from both playgrounds and country neighbors. Prizes will honor many pet categories as attendance remains around 170 daily despite heat.
Washington county members of the Mount Pleasant Production Credit association received its semi annual report showing 185 320 in short term loans for the first half of 1940 an increase of 49 856 from the prior year Farm members own 14 360 in voting capital stock and reserves total 16 985 to protect stockholder investment Each borrower is a member of the cooperative and participates in the loan system
Washington county health unit maternity nurses report a busy year through July 1939 with 67 home deliveries so far. Stella Jorpeland aided during vacations and has delivered six babies in a week. If July continues, this year’s first seven months may surpass last year’s six dozen deliveries. The Mount Pleasant Production Credit Association also extends loans to farmers in Des Moines and neighboring counties.
Chairman Jerome Frank of the SEC rejects North American company’s call for a public investigation. The brief dispatch notes the decision issued from Washington with no further action announced.
Reports of anti third term activists forming in Chicago with former Senator James A. Reed and Senator Edward Burke involved. Sugar cane planters in Louisiana oppose Wallace nomination and align with Willkie amid growing cross party sentiment. Secretary Wallace hints at staying in cabinet as he weighs campaign plans.
Ivan Sullivan, one of three Iowa prison escapees from Fort Madison, was captured three miles east of Atchison Kansas on July 20. Missouri troopers arrested him after a failed attempt to flee in a stolen car. The case prompts possible first degree murder charges for Sullivan and Lowell Haenze if Iowa can gain custody.
President Roosevelt signed the Hatch Act extending limits on campaign spending by state and municipal workers paid with federal funds. The law targets political contributions by officials connected to the Illinois Iowa Power company and its affiliates and takes effect immediately.
Burlington Iowa July 20 Republicans name three candidates for the state supreme court on a two ballot convention. Incumbent Ralph Oliver and T G Garfield were chosen on the first ballot. On the second ballot Charles F Wennerstrum won the majority with 162 1 2 votes. Republican chairman Harry B Swan cited record registration. Oliver seeks regular term continuation. Garfield and Wennerstrum would replace Democratic appointees.
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