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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
1
A light turnout is anticipated for the biennial primary in Washington County next Monday with limited public interest. Voters will cast ballots from eight in the morning to eight in the evening, with polling places unchanged except in two precincts.
Republican ticket candidates listed with many names and hometowns across Iowa. Senators, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, agriculture, commerce, and congressional and county posts are named with their respective cities. The list includes Bourke Hick enlooper Cedar Rapids and Robert D. Blue Eagle Grove among others.
Allied units captured Velletri and Valmontone, key German bases near Rome, and cut the Via Casilina escape route. Ferentino was seized as pursuit continued northwest along the road. German resistance remained fierce as the defense around Rome faced collapse.
Up to 3,000 American Flying Fortresses Liberators and escort fighters carried out a major strike from Britain and Italy against the Pas de Calais coast and key rail centers in Hungary and Transylvania. About 750 Italian based fighters supported the operation with light opposition and प्रभ anti aircraft fire.
Phil Wanerus completes purchase of Peoples' Grocery on South Iowa Avenue from E. J. Blatter. Sale effective next Monday with announcements by both families. Wanerus, an experienced food business man, will devote full time. Mrs Wanerus will assist in operation.
The Journal notes several wives of enlisted men managing stores in Washington. Dorothy Miller is named manager of the A and P market on the east square, and Helen Beenblossom runs the McLellan store next door. George Means, husband in the armed forces, became manager of Warner and Bristow shoes on March 10, and Hazel Rapp took over Marion Rapp shoes on the south side while her husband serves in the army.
Tickets go on sale for the Washington Y M C A annual dinner and business meeting to be held Tuesday June 6 the 100th anniversary of the Y M C A founded in London by George Williams in 1844 Richard McCleery will give the evening address and directors will be elected from the board of collectors Tickets available at the Y office or from Y's Men’s club members Washington notes its long Y presence including the 1925 dedication of the current building and memories of earlier community Y efforts.
Joe Nelson of south of Washington trucked 423 heifers to the Chicago market on Wednesday. They brought the day’s highest price for heifers and the highest price for cattle this year, averaging 819 pounds and $16.65 per hundredweight. They had been on feed in preparation for sale.
Extreme humidity amplified heat with a 90 degree maximum, second highest this year. May 15 logged 91 degrees as the warmest day. today remains warm with a mild breeze. Farmers take advantage of several dry days to plant corn and plow.
Postmaster M C DeLong invites bids for two contracts at the Washington postoffice. Bids due by 2 PM June 15 at the post office. Work includes replacing rear concrete driveway from West Second street to the alley north of the Journal building and painting masonry on the post office building. Completion within 90 days of notice to proceed. Lt and Mrs William W Brown depart for Del Rio Texas for bomber pilot training. New address for Pvt Ralston Meek Camp Robinson Arkansas.
President Roosevelt disclosed that 175000 American airplanes were produced from March 11 1941 to April 1 1944 with 33000 sent to Allied air forces. In early 1945 three months saw 4400 planes shipped to allies, 7000 paid cash and 26009 under lend lease. He highlighted keeping major war power at home while aiding allied offensives. The House appropriations panel also backed 1945 funds for foreign economic programs including 3450575000 for lend-lease and 19500000 for other foreign aid programs.
War manpower chief Paul V. McNutt announced that by July 1 the war manpower commission will institute a semi compulsory nationwide system to channel all industrial male workers 17 and older to essential war production. Employers would hire only workers referred by the commission or approved channels, with strictness varying by locality. The plan extends the current voluntary system and centers on priority referral to core industries.
County extension director urges orchardists to apply the first cover spray now due to May rains that promoted diseases. Weather favored apple scab brown rot on plums and cherry leaf spot. mix 14 quarts liquid lime sulfur and 144 pounds lead arsenate for the spray.
Allied units push into Velletri and along the Via Casilina near Valmontone as the Fifth Army assaults the front from Valmontone to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The advance targets Rome 13 miles away, with Mount Della Faeta and Artemisio mountains under operation while Canadian 8th Army presses the retreating enemy.
The Church of the Nazarene on East Jefferson Street, formerly Covenanter church, completed a debt liquidation on June 1. Purchased in 1942, the building has received recent improvements and is now debt free. Pastor Rev. Jamey Robbins thanks members and business friends for their support. a mortgage burning and dedication service is set for July 2 at 3 p.m. with District Superintendent Dr. H. Powers of Des Moines delivering the dedicatory address.
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