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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1944
Page
2
The drive aims to raise 1 243 000 from individuals as farmers and workers prepare for the fifth war loan. Officials say the toughest campaign yet requires strong county organizations to reach every person with subscription forms at the drive opening. Farmers expect to place bonds first thing opening day and finish in a single day.
The Y's Men's Club met last night with Herbert Osincup of Pioneer Drug Store discussing poisons and narcotics. He described opium production from oriental poppies and the physiological effects of opium derivatives, noting therapeutic uses and dangers.
Des Moines reports a war manpower commission statement urging 4-F men to consult their U.S. Employment Service office. It says 4-F can seek occupational deferment by transferring to essential war production or agriculture work and to obtain guidance on transfers to help win the war sooner.
The report notes two allied armies capturing three towns and two peaks along the north bank of the Liri river, bringing the total since the offensive began to 25 towns and three peaks. A separate talk covered poisons and their effects on the living body, illustrated by druggist anecdotes. President Robert McFarlane presided at the event. A committee of Ted Brown and Joe Picken was formed to obtain awnings and an exhaust fan for the YMCA kitchen.
Tuesday scores include Chicago 10 New York 4 Philadelphia 4 Detroit 3 St. Louis 7 Boston 3 Washington 3 Cleveland 2. Tonight Chicago Grove versus New York Page. St Louis Muncrief Jakubi at Boston Hughson O Neil. Detroit Trout at Philadelphia Newsom. Cleveland Naymick at Washington Wolff.
A Louisa county labor council is set up to help farmers secure labor during planting season. Local members include P. F. Benson Floyd Beauchamp Ray Cornie Harlan Foster Kenneth McCoy and others with various residents reported on travels birthdays and service members. The May Red Cross surgical work quota begins May 17 in the community building.
Earl Hiller and Warren Shafer injured in an automobile accident Sunday were to be released from the county hospital today. Helen Sueppel discharged yesterday evening and Kenneth Boemershine Monday.
The OPA District announces a two period home canning sugar system effective immediately. From now until July 15 applicants may receive 10 pounds per person for period one with a possible 10 pounds for period two from August 1 to October 15. First applications require Spare Stamp 37.
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