Standard Oil Announces Gasoline Rationing in Summer
Standard Oil of Indiana will ration gasoline for June through August to amounts similar to last year’s use. With a 15 percent sales increase from a year ago, dealers will divide the limited supply, as they are independent operators. The plan covers a 12 state area including Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Oklahoma South Dakota and Wisconsin.
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Chicago
Standard Oil of
Indiana
Standard
Acllas
Standard Oil
Iowa
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Claims Against Yoder Estate Total $8 750 After Fatal Collision
Two district court claims totaling 8750 sue the Yoder estate over a December 21 1946 automobile crash in Johnson County that killed Lloyd M Yoder and seriously injured two Washington youths. One suit by William Barth seeks 3750 plus 5 interest. the other by William P Barth for Betty Jean Barth seeks 5000 plus interest. Baldrige Bailey lawyers represent the plaintiffs.
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Clerk of District Court
Lloyd M. Yoder
Yoder
Washington
William Barth
Lois M. Yoder
William P. Barth
Johnson County
Barth
Betty Jean Barth
Baldrige & Bailey
Omaha Livestock Workers Strike Shuts Omaha Market
The Omaha Livestock Exchange urged shippers not to send animals to the Omaha market due to a union stock yards company strike. There is no assurance livestock received today will be weighed or sold. E. W. Janike, secretary, said to withhold all shipments until further notice. Coffee blamed the strike for workers not showing up and noted ongoing contract negotiations.
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Omaha, Neb
Omaha Livestock Exchange
Omaha
Union Stock Yards Company
E. W. Janike
the Exchange
Coffee
Filipino chef Blas Reyes found dead in jail cell
Medical examiner E. Johnson said Blas Reyes a 65 year old Filipino chef hanged himself in his jail cell in June at Far Harbor. The note mentions insanity claims and references ongoing investigation.
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Far Harbor
E. Johnson
Blas Reyes
Bids Sought for County Road Grading Project
Washington county invites sealed bids from contractors to furnish all equipment and labor for grading multiple road sections totaling 45.72 miles and 360000 cubic yards of earth excavation. Bid deadline is July 11. awards possible this year. Roads include East Richmond Younkin Old White Way Prairie Flower Statler and others across the county.
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Board of Supervisors
Washington County
East Richmond
Younkin
Old White Way
Prairie Flower
Statler
Havel
Kroiz
Wright
Sheety
Bailey
Weaver
Swittne
Jardner
Baird
Parcel
Sandy Hook
Longer
Witting
Wiemer
Beacham Cemetery
White
Mrs Ida Shearer Dies in California
Mrs Ida Shearer widow of W D Shearer died at a daughter's home in Montebello California. Everette Shearer of Ainsworth received word her body will be brought to Washington for burial. She was a former Washington resident with two daughters Mrs Fan Simmons and Mrs Tonia Benr and a son Frank Shearer in California. One sister resides in Rock Island Illinois. The late husband headed the Washington express office for years.
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Everette Shearer
Ainsworth
Ida Shearer
W. D. Shearer
Montebello
Cali
Washington
Express
Fan Simmons
Tonia Benr
California
Frank Shearer
Corn futures soar to new high on Chicago Board
Corn for June delivery topped $2 per bushel reaching an all time high of $2.01 in Chicago trading. The market spike comes after a week in which prices neared the prior peak of $1.99 amid supply concerns and strong demand.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Edge
Soils Field Trip Planned for Washington County
Washington county real estate men bankers landowners and agriculture workers invited to a soil classification and management field trip on Thursday June 20 at 1 30 p m in Central Park Washington. Howard Oak of the soil conservation service with extension service and the Washington county soils district coordinates the event with W Silkett and H B Cheng presenting on soil classification and best management for local soil types. A short field trip will demonstrate how different soils require different treatments including rotations fertilizer strip cropping terracing and pasture management with comparisons of virgin soil versus current conditions.
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Washington County
Central Park
Washington
Howard Oak
Soil Conservation Service
Extension Sevice
Washington County Soils District
W. Silkett
H. B. Cheng
Mrs Sampson 67 Dies After Short Illness at Washington
Mrs Lottie Sampson aged 67 died after a brief illness of about one hour. Born in Chicago March 6 1880 she came to Washington as a child. She and John Sampson were married at St James Church in 1908. Surviving are siblings Thomas Jr Fred Dupuis Minnie Stewart W B Dupuis Laura Smock Philip Dupuis Harry Dupuis and Elmer Peiffer with Henry and Ida deceased. Funeral services at St James Catholic church with arrangements pending brother W B Dupuis away fishing. Body to return from Sherman’s funeral home.
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Lottie Sampson
S.45
W. B. Dupuis
Minnesota
St. James Catholic Church
Shermans
Mrs. Sampson
Chicago
Thomas J
Hattie (Fortier) Dupuis
St. James Church
John Sampson
Washington
Mr. Sampson
Altar and Rosary Society
GHM Club
Thomas J. Dupuis, Jr
Sigourney
Fred Dupuis
Minnie Stewart
Keota
Laura Smock
Kenta
Philip Dupuis
Burlington
Harry Dupuis
Jackson
Mich
Elmer Peiffer
Henry
Ida
Corn belt floods lift market past 2 dollar mark
The record reached 2.00 dollars, surpassing last Thursday as traders cite floods in the corn belt. The rise follows concerns over prospects for a bumper corn crop, and notes the weather impact on 1946 Iowa loss events.
Ottumwa Flood Warning as Crest Near 17 Feet
Ottumwa braces for renewed flood danger as mayor predicts crest just over 17 feet before noon. About 1,500 people evacuated from 30 west side homes while 154 volunteers sandbag and guard key streets. Des Moines weather office expects higher levels later in the week.
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United Press
Ottumwa
oOwn
Herman Schaefer
South Church Street
Naval Reserve
Des Moines
Raccoon
Weather Bureau
Tracy
Ottuma
Worries Over the Rains Hangs Self
Ralph Emerson Flynn, 62, of 12 miles northwest of Washington, took his own life at his home. He reportedly worried over persistent rains and a bad farming season. a heavy rain earlier intensified his distress. Funeral plans in charge of L. A. Jones pending word from Seattle relatives. Flynn had worked as a Union Pacific station agent at Ord, then Seattle street railway conductor and motorman for 32 years before retiring to the family farm. He is survived by his wife Nina Clement, a son Earl L. Flynn, a daughter Mildred Hittman, two brothers Claude and Roy, and an aunt and uncle Fred and Mrs Mouser.
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Ralph Emerson Flynn
Washington
W. S. Kyle
L. A. Jones
Seattle
Wash
Mr. Flynn
Rush County
Kansas
Edward
Laura
Mouser) Flynn
Riverside
Yatton
Highland Park Business College
Des Moines
Nina Clement
Flynn
Union Pacific Railroad
Ord
Nebr
Seattle Street Railway
Fred Mouser
Victoria Lodge of Masons
Earl L. Flynn
Mildred Hittman
Claude
Roy Flynn
Funeral services for John W Wanerus at Brighton Christian Church
Funeral services for John W. Wanerus, 74, will be held at 2:30 Thursday afternoon at the Brighton Christian Church. Rev. R. H. Fillmore and Rev. F. E. Voss will conduct. Burial follows at Hillcrest Cemetery. Omar Hoskins Funeral Home in charge. Wanerus died suddenly Sunday at his Brighton home. P. E. Wanerus of Jof Washington is a brother.
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Brighton Brighton
John W. Wanerus
Brighton Christian Church
R. H. Fillmore
FE. E. Voss
Hillcrest Cemetery
Omar Hoskins
Mr. Wanerus
Brighton
P. E. Wanerus
Jof Washington
Washington County Elective Officers Renew Experience in Court House
County officials with long tenures fill key offices at the court house. R R Noonan. clerk of the district court, in his seventh term. Fred Bourgeois, county auditor, appointed 1946 and elected that year. W E Howell, county treasurer, appointed 1944 and now in his second term. Harriet Coulter repeatedly re elected since 1948. Sheriff H M Kutnam. Lester B Irabill county superintendent of schools, in his 14th year and fifth term. County Recorder first elected 1934. office in the court house continues in service.
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Court House
Washington County
R. R. Noonan
District Court
Fred Bourgeois
W. E. Howell
Harriet Coulter
H. M. Kutnam
Lester B. iXrabill
GM Chief Says Taft Hartley Key to Full Production
General Motors president C F E Wilson testified before a congressional economic committee that the Taft Hartley labor law marks an important step toward full production and prosperity. He urged protection from organized unemployment caused by monopolistic strikes and said Congress has taken a crucial move in this direction.
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Washington
Ff. Wilson
General Motors Corp
America
Wilson
Joint
Congressional Economic Committee
Congress
General Motors
General Economic Stabilization Problems Committee
Robert A. Taft
Camp Fire Girls Conducting Ottumwa Relief Drive
Camp Fire girls go door to door this week collecting household goods and clothing for the Ottumwa relief effort supervised by the Red Cross and Salvation Army. Collections are stored at Mrs George Dowell’s garage with pickup by Camp Fire members and brokers. contact Mrs Dowell for details.
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Ottumwa
Red Cross
Salvation Army
George Dowell
Dowell
Mavnine
Municipal Band Concert Ceases in City
The municipal band concert program ends after a season led by Sousa and featuring Buchtel, King, Rodgers, and Lincoln. Community venues, dates, and attendance details are not specified in the readable text.
Washington drives to aid flood victims in Ottumwa
Washington residents urged to donate money furniture and clothing for flood victims forced from homes in Ottumwa and southeastern Town The Chamber of Commerce backs an initial $100 donation and hopes for more funds stored in local banks Donations of furniture can be arranged by calling Secretary John Lee and clothing should be left at Humble Produce plant with pickup arranged by organizers The effort runs alongside Camp Fire Girls independent drive for Ottumwa flood relief and aims to deliver aid promptly to affected families
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Washington
Lect Week
Ottumwa
Chamber
Logan Heilman Wilh
State Bank
Richard Weeks
Ie National Bank
John Lee
Chamber of Commerce
West Second Street
Salvation Army
Lee
Protests Grow Over New Taft Hartley Law Crisis
President Truman called a White House conference on enforcing the Taft Hartley act as labor groups threaten wildcat strikes and a general walkout. Rep Howard Smith proposed extending the government mine operation authority to avert a June 30 expiry amid stalled wage hour talks with UMW and miners in protest. In coming days 40,000 CIO shipyard workers may strike at Bethlehem Steel if no contract is reached.
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Smith
United Mine
Truman
Smith-Connally
UMW
John L. Lewis
J. A. Krug
Fred A. Hartley, Jr
House Labor Committee
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
White House
CIO
East Coast
Bethlehem Steel Co
Eisenhower Accepts Presidency of Columbia University
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Army chief of staff, accepted the presidency of Columbia University in Washington on June 24. His decision follows weeks of discussions with Columbia leaders about the post and its responsibilities. The move places a former World War II commander in an academic leadership role as the university reshapes its programs.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Army
Columbia University
Road Crash Injures Four Near Busch Corner
Paul Chapek of Richmond and Leland Aggson of Wellman were injured in a collision north of Washington. Chapek suffered a serious arm fracture while Aggson received minor bruises. Mrs Aggson suffered severe bruises and lacerations. Patricia Kay Aggson, seven, broke a collar bone.
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Paul Chapek
Richmond
Leland Aggson
Wellman
Busch Corner
Washington
Chapek
Aggson
Flood Relief Drive Under Way For Ottumwa Aid
The Salvation Army has an organized flood relief effort linked to radio station WHO. Funds will support the station’s flood relief fund administered by its relief organization. Evacuees linger as new floods threaten southeastern Iowa towns. Chamber leaders urge statewide contributions to aid rapid distribution before week’s end.
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Salvation Army
Station
WHO
Ottumwa
Lowe
Chamber of Commerce
Washington
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Omaha Livestock Workers
Fred A. Hartley Jr
Ohio
Senate
Carl A. Loeffler
International Soundphoto
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Reyes
Fort Dodge
R. Ro. Noonan
Sheriff H. M. Putnam
Lester B. Krabill Wehr
Camp Fire Girls
Tiow
Melvin Hill
U. S. Field Artillery
Sousa
Buchtel King Rodgers
Lincoln
Hayes _ Berlin
Fillmore
McHugh Romberg Meacham Sousa
Howard Smith
D. Va
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