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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1946
Page
1
A Spokane team chartered bus left a mountain road in rain on Snoqualmie Pass and plunged 160 feet, killing seven players and injuring eight teammates and the driver. Rescue teams lowered to the wreck amid flames and debris.
A fast-spreading blaze on Staten Island in New York Harbor damaged a ferry house and touched off flames on two oil barges, with the Baltimore and Ohio rail yards also catching fire. One person was killed. authorities feared additional fatalities as the ferry house collapsed 80 minutes after ignition. Fire crews from Staten Island, New Jersey, and Manhattan rushed to the scene as a Manhattan to Staten Island ferry boat emptied passengers. A witness said the entire ferry house ignited within three minutes and some people jumped into the water.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a ten acre corn yield contest in Washington County this year. Any county farmer may enter by applying at the Farm Bureau with a five cent entry fee. Entries must be received before July first and field plots designated at entry. Several entries have been requested and Farm Bureau offices are urged to sign up.
Washington Municipal band director Ralph W. Young announced the Wednesday concert in Central Park will repeat the prior week’s program with one additional number. Wet weather last week caused the first rainout in three or four years. The roster lists current players including Tommy Gray, Stewart Bell, James Quinn, Bob Genrich, and others across woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Warren L. Thomas, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies M. Thomas, Creston, died from a tetanus infection after injuring his foot while wading in the street Tuesday. He fell ill yesterday.
Data show 400 applications filed yesterday in Washington county with 120 in one city and 280 by two clerks in Kalona, part of a total around 5000 countywide. Extension of filing to July 15 reduced urgency, though Sheriff Putnam urges prompt registration to avoid a last minute rush. Clerks operate in multiple towns and the courthouse lobby daily.
G W Rosinkild of Audubon Iowa arrives to begin field work as an assistant in the Washington soil conservation district. He trained at Ames and will aid farmers in planning and carrying out soil conservation programs. Mrs Rosinkild accompanies him as they seek living quarters. He works under supervisor P F Boettcher who has led district work for some time.
Col Ray C Fountain of Des Moines named commanding General of the 34th Division of the national guard. The news came from Gov. Blue with Gov. Griswold in attendance. Fountain, 52, WW II veteran, will be promoted to Major General and lead all division units excluding air units. Iowa 8560 men Nebraska 4000. Fountain reports to national guard examining board in Washington.
Frank Rummelhart aged 60 died at Mercy hospital Iowa City last night after weeks with a heart ailment Funeral services will be at St Marys Riverside He was the oldest Riverside twin along with August who died in January 1934 He was born April 8 1856 and lived his life in Riverside He married Mary Mougin November 20 1884 and had 11 children surviving seven sons two daughters and two brothers and two sisters also listed are 23 grandchildren and four great grandchildren
Last night's rainfall measured .52 inch pushing the two week total to .75 inch. Weather records show ongoing wet spell with inconsistent precipitation across the region.
Judge Patterson signed an order for the confiscation and sale of a 1935 Ford Coupe used in illegal liquor transport in Scott county. The car, seized Feb 26, was registered to Lyle Wandling and held since his arrest. It will be forfeited and sold by the sheriff.
The Washington Legion posts announces Oscar's Bar-O rodeo to be held July 3, 4, and 6 at the Armory Field west of town. Commander Alvin Rommel says the event will feature bucking broncos and steers, trick riding, roping, and other stunts with afternoon and evening shows. Ticket sales will be handled by the Legion with advance sales planned this week.
The plaintiff seeks the Riverside home and their automobile plus household furniture and asks for alimony and support as equitable. Swisher and Swisher of Town City represent the plaintiff.
Weighing in and inspection of home-made soap-box cars will occur at ten o'clock Wednesday morning at the Wilson coal yard. Afterward, cars will be displayed at the Tucker Chevrolet garage until the race. The derby is set for 2 30 Thursday afternoon on the south end of Marion avenue.
Ottumwa Iowa June 25 1931 The John Morrell & Co packing plant laid off 500 workers for an indeterminate period due to extremely low livestock receipts cattle and hogs scarce with some sheep available operations at Morrells halted last Wednesday and Fort Dodge Tobin plant also shut down many workers laid off as the company only processes pork.
The army will pause inductions in July and August under a compromise draft extension passed by the House and sent to the Senate. The measure allows 19 to 44 year olds to be inducted, with possible resumption after September 1 if volunteer rates lag. Navy also suspends in July and August. local draft boards ordered to halt inductions.
About 2 000 hog breeders from six states and Canada gathered in Omaha in June for a hog calling contest. Judges chose Fred Shaw of Memphis Tennessee as having the loudest calling voice, winning the event for the third straight year, despite no hogs being present for testing.
In Appleton Wisconsin on June 25 the National Kraut Packers Association launched a promotional drive to raise the social level of sauerkraut with or without wieners. The campaign seeks wider acceptance and prestige for the product.
Girls nine years and older will hike tomorrow afternoon under Jean Atchison from the Y W C A. Participants should meet at the YW rooms at 2 30 and bring a sack lunch.
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