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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
8
Gen Bradley travels toward France as Mrs Harold Nicola and daughter Corrine stay with the Lewis Plummer family in Two Rivers Wisconsin. Mrs Nicola plans to return after a week’s visit. Col.
Major General J F Miller of the Ninth Air Force Service Command is demoted to lieutenant colonel and sent home amid charges. He is a Salem County New Jersey native and was alleged to have said the European invasion would occur before June 15.
Isaac Sprague returns to Westchester from a parental visit in Sioux City. His brothers Fred Sprague Jr who completed basic training at Farragut Idaho and Arthur Sprague now employed in defense work near Kansas City also share the gathering at the parental home.
Mrs. Smith formerly Maurine Martin. Sarah Page of Sigourney and Marian Newquist of Agency visited the Ferguson home. Page taught in Keota last year and will teach in Oskaloosa next year. Newquist taught in Exidyville and will teach in Otumwa. Roy Bauer’s son Bob is reported missing in action, prompting family and community hopes for news. Mayme Madill of Gilman visited relatives including Agnes Ross.
Iowa State college will confer 255 degrees and certificates at its seventy third commencement tonight. Dr Charles E Finley will preside as president and conduct the ceremonies with Gov. Bourke B Hickenlooper delivering the commencement address. The event will be broadcast on WOI starting at 8 p.m. Degrees include 230 bachelor of science 11 master of science eight doctor of philosophy five professional degrees and one certificate.
Des Moines area rivers rise toward bankfull as heavy rains soak south central Iowa. Forecasts expect the Raccoon to climb six feet from Van Meter to its confluence with the Des Moines by Friday and the Des Moines to rise up to four feet below Ottumwa. Crests depend on 24 hour rainfall. Ottumwa logged 4.19 inches, Oskaloosa 2.53, Van Meter 2.12, Des Moines 2.04.
DES MOINES Judge Charles A. Dewey indicates the government takeover of coal mines during 1943 may constitute a taking of property as Pershing Coal Co and No. 4 Coal Co seek damages. Pershing seeks 9349 dollars and No. 4 asks 6553 dollars for losses from May 1 to Oct. 12 1943. Benedict Deinard argues motions to dismiss.
The passage outlines making an ice bag from inner tube ends and a raincoat sleeve, or sealing a vegetable bag. Substitutes for hot water bottles include bricks, flat irons, dutch oven lids, soap stones, or bags of hot salt, cornmeal, or sand. It also notes that patients should drink from straws, available at grocery and drug stores.
William H. Cobb, business manager and secretary at State University of Iowa since 1922, will resign Sept 1 to become secretary and board member of the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America. The association, established by the Carnegie Corporation, serves insurance and annuity needs for college personnel. President Virgil M. Hancher expressed regret at Cobb’s departure.
An oil portrait of Bishop J. Ralph Magee of the Des Moines Methodist area was unveiled and dedicated at the state historical building during the Iowa-Des Moines Conference annual meeting. The portrait by Harry Solon of New York will remain in the gallery as dignitaries including Gov. Bourke Hickenlooper and Dr. George A. Lawton praised the bishop and his work.
On December 8, 1941 about 60 000 amateur radio operators in the United States ranged from ages 9 to 90 and included both men and women.
The report lists key figures including Bishop Charles C. Selecman of Oklahoma City and Lieutenant Governor Robert D. Blue among others connected to the Des Moines Methodist district leadership.
Distinction for Indiana City Richmond has one of the largest nurseries in the country and originated about 71 percent of all the new improved forcing roses produced in the world during the last four years.
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