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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1943
Page
1
A Des Moines column reports a likely reduction of Iowa gasoline ration coupons from four to two gallons within weeks. County grand juries warn ration boards statewide to prepare for a possible drastic cut amid admitted shortages from distributors in the Iowa Midwest.
Ernest Birt and Fred Threlkeld both 26 are back in the Pottawattamie County Jail after escaping on September 17 1942. They were returned from California Sunday by Sheriff Riley C Nelson and County Attorney Don Jackson. Birt was arrested in Los Angeles and Threlkeld in San Francisco. Both were indicted for jail break by the last November grand jury.
The Jefferson county grand jury indicted Chester Barnett, a Fairfield auto parts dealer, for first degree murder in the slashing death of Jack Utterback II. The body was found March 15 in Barnett's apartment after the June 29 charge filing. Marvin Utterback, the dead man's brother, signed the information. Coroner's jury ruled Utterback died by nonnatural causes. Grand jury heard 31 witnesses over a seven day session.
Vice President Henry A. Wallace arrived in Des Moines for a vacation and said he would speak only about Iowa corn. He commented that Iowa corn looks well and ahead of Illinois, and he gave no new remarks on other issues, including Italy’s political situation.
A 60 man coast guard unit now at Keokuk for 18 months will train and be dispatched to Burlington this week. Capt. Stephen S. Yandle of St. Louis, commander for the coast guard in the ninth naval district, announced the move. The unit will patrol the Mississippi River from Oquawka to Laverton, Missouri, covering 180 miles and guarding bridges, locks, and dams.
Mrs Jessie Fremont Stirlen Bailey 81 widow of John J Bailey died at 3 a m after a stroke at her home 627 east Second street Washington She taught school before marrying on November 28 1879 in Fredonia The Bailey family lived in Fredonia Keota Washington since 1902 She was a Catholic Daughters member Rosary society Third Order of St Francis wives of Rock Island railway workers and Journal’s Three Quarter Century club Surviving children include Kathryn Mason City IA Mrs A G Wilcox Davenport IA Thomas Ottumwa IA Leonard Davenport IA Kenneth Brooklyn NY Cletus Houston TX and Gerald Chicago IL Funeral arrangements are pending with Sherman’s Funeral Home.
Authorities investigate an explosion on the Bruce Hudson Canadian oil tanker as it prepared to depart East Chicago Indiana. The captain and six crew members were burned critically as thousands of gallons of gasoline were transferred to the vessel. Fireboats and city equipment fought the blaze for about an hour before control.
Mrs. R. A. Frink in charge at city hall said more workers are needed as the dressings team handles four by eight pieces. A new rule allows younger high school girls to work in the unit, previously limited to 17 year olds. The dressings work runs Monday Thursday evenings 7 to 10 and Tue Wed Thu Fri 1 30 to 4 30.
The text lists extensive family survivors and deceased relatives including 25 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. It names Mrs. John J. Havercamp of Muscatine and Mrs. Jeanette Booz of Mt. Pleasant as sisters and William Stirien of Muscatine as a brother. It notes one daughter Mrs. R. W. Gowey and two sons John and Everett as deceased, along with two infant children.
Milwaukee July 27 Prospects of meeting the 1943 record food quota are very encouraging said Caude R Wickard secretary of agriculture He noted a good chance to break all production records this year Harvesting is progressing exceptionally well with some manpower shortages in the Dakota grain fields Volunteers are easing shortages and boosting crops Weather remains favorable and the July 1 forecast is 100000000 bushels higher than 1942 If conditions stay favorable a crop larger than last year's record is possible
Yesterday reached a maximum of 94 degrees in Washington with a near record hottest day of the summer. The night dropped to a minimum of 2 degrees as heat continued.
Mrs. Rose Reid chairs the war salvage drive collecting silk and nylon hose and related materials. Salavaged items counted and packed Saturday morning for shipment to New York. donations accepted through Friday. cans fats and greases to be conserved and sent to meat dealers or locker plants.
J M Kelly veteran head of the Knights of Columbus council in Washington was re elected grand knight at the annual council election. Other officers named include Chaplain Rev H J Corcoran Deputy grand knight Leo Nardy Chancellor Dr J A Marie Recorder S J Boyd Financial secretary Aelred TeBockhorst Lecturer Edward Lukavsky Advocate Joe Pacha Warden Leslie Payne Treasurer Henry TeBockhorst Inside guard Leo Shelangoski Outside guard Joe Wehr Trustees Ed Sullivan George Stumpf Earnest Kleopfer Delegates J M Kelly Henry TeBock Alternate Leo Nardy Earnest Kleopfer Kelly a long time devoted knight will begin his eleventh year as grand knight as the new officers are installed September second Monday with Gus Pusstaria installing officer.
Sam Reiman of Oakville, driver of a truck, was arraigned before Justice W S Eldridge and fined 100 dollars plus costs for failing to stop at the scene of an accident in Ainsworth where a girl sustained a broken arm. Reiman was taken into custody by Sheriff George Oakes from Louisa county at Washington county authorities’ request. Earlier, Reiman was involved in a separate crash east of Washington after parking with lights out. Donald Gardner of southeast of town reported the damage and ticketed plate.
Elmer Kiene of Crawfordsville and Mercedes Miller of Washington obtained a marriage license at the courthouse this afternoon.
Cornell University agricultural officials say OPA driving restrictions in Ithaca have revived horse drawn travel but prices for horses are too low to encourage breeding. They note it is more profitable to raise beef, pork and dairy cattle than Colts.
The White House announced President Roosevelt will speak for thirty minutes at 8 30 p m central War time tomorrow in a nationwide radio address of major importance. Secretary Stephens T Early said the remarks will be broadcast over all networks and explained that the speech will explain itself.
Harry Bridges, president of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union, testified before a Senate sub-committee that more than half of war cargo loaded at Pacific coast ports was damaged before reaching overseas fronts. He blamed inexperience among longshore workers and warned that manpower shortages may force use of soldiers and sailors to load cargoes.
Allied air forces intensify operations as Italy faces internal upheaval and German resistance shows fatigue. Washington and London insist on unconditional surrender for peace, while reports swirl about Badoglio overtures and Gestapo departures amid heavy bombing and continued campaign to knock out the Axis.
Bridges cited mis management endless and use less delays and blamed the shipping industry and government for lack of cooperation, signaling broader frustrations over port and transit bottlenecks.
Regular drill of the headquar ters company of the Iowa State Guard at the armory drew 38 men. The unit will lose five men to the army and navy in the July draft, with three recruits added to offset the losses. Captain Dawson and a lieutenant attended. Plans consider a Washington battalion session in August with Davenport Arlington Iowa City and Fairfield units joining. Corporal Keith Norton, a former Washington company instructor on leave, attended. Afterward guardsmen went to State cafe for ice cream and pop.
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