Algoa man killed in rollover near Lone Rock
Alfred ap of northwest Algoa died Monday night when his car overturned on a township road seven miles northwest of here after striking a corn wagon loaded with corn. The wagon was drawn by a corn picker driven by Bud Nelson of near Lone Rock. Camp suffered a basic skull fracture and broken neck. His wife survives.
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Teacher Accused On Assault Charge
OTTUMWA The hearing for Charles McLain charged with disorderly conduct and assault was moved from police court to justice court. McLain a former high school star was accused of window peeping and fled before being captured by residents after a chase, police said.
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Prowler Confesses to Entering Churches in Iowa Illinois Missouri
Ames police say Ernest R. Dailey of Murphysboro Illinois confessed to entering 49 churches across Iowa Missouri and Illinois in the past two years. He claimed to have slept in some churches and indicated Des Moines Shenandoah and Ogden as places he could remember. He was arrested after a church visit at St Johns Episcopal in Ames following a report of a prowler.
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Ernest R. Dalley
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Leroy S. Burroughs
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Dailey
Des Moines
Shenandoah
Ogden
Davenport Arsenal payroll hits new peak with 16,964 workers
Gen Norman F Ramsey announces October payroll at Rock Island Arsenal rose to 16,964 employees. The gain included 600 more women despite 465 men serving in the armed forces this month.
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Junk Dealer Tatelman Killed by Train Collision
A 59 year old junk dealer named Tatelman from Omaha Nebraska was killed when his truck was struck by a Rock Island passenger train on Main Street. His vehicle was dragged about 600 feet along the tracks after crossing with a partly loaded truck. investigators believe his view was blocked by a string of cars.
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Knights Templar Meeting at Bethlehem Temple
Bethlehem commandery of Knights Templar will meet Wednesday night at the Masonic Temple. One candidate will receive the Order of the Temple and a degree team from Malta commandery in Ottumwa will exemplify the work. Earl S. Daggett of Ottumwa, Grand Commander in Iowa, will be an honored guest. Refreshments will follow. all Knights Templar urged to attend.
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Earl S. Daggett
Scrap Metal Drive Set for Five Townships Thursday
Washington business men to lead a one day scrap metal drive Thursday with trucks visiting every farm in five townships. Meet downtown at 7 30 am and leave at eight. Store workers, students and local volunteers to assist. township chairmen plan final details Wednesday eight o clock.
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County Defense Council
Washington
Libe
Defense Office
Sach
Ralph Martin
Scrap metal drive seeks 150 trucks for Thursday action
Chairman G K Mace of the special truck committee announces a need for 150 trucks with drivers for Thursday. Township chairmen are named and progress listed, including Washington Two with 2 trucks, Jackson Two with 0 to 15 vehicles, Franklin Two with 0, Cedar Two with 0, and Marion Two with 2 trucks, urging volunteers to report to their township chairs.
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Warren Stewart
Stewart & Crone
Jackson
C. W. Tucker
Tucker Chevrolet
Franklin
Darrell Ross
Ross Motor Service
Cedar
Jas. Stewart
John Deere
Marion
W. Smart
Smart & Parrish
Norton Cites Important Points In Fuel Conservation Program
Norton urges the public to conserve fuel now detailing steps to reduce oil use and heat waste. He advises sealing rooms, insulating, shutting off unneeded spaces, and maintaining furnaces while noting potential coal rationing and urging cooperation with ration boards.
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Battle on Allied Plan Rages at Alamein North Front
Allied forces under the Imperial eighth army clash with Rommel's Africa corps in a growing tank and infantry battle along a 25 mile irregular front from near Alamein to Ruweisat Ridge. British aims focus on destroying Rommel's armored units and pressuring Axis lines as they seek to mop up Libya and other North African bases. Both sides report heavy losses amid intense fighting and uncertain outcome.
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Marek to Speak At 4-H Banquet
Don Marek editor of the Bomb 1942 Iowa State yearbook will headline the 4-H banquet at the Christian Church in Washington on Saturday November 7. He will speak on Harvesting Opportunities. Marek, a former county 4-H member, earned a Wilson Scholarship in 1938 and has recently graduated from Iowa State College. Esther Stewart county girl president will be toastmistress. A service board listing former club boys now in the armed forces will be dedicated.
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Esther Stewart
Armed Service
Nation Votes Light Across United States for 1944 Election
Reports from New York and other states describe a light turnout on election day 1944 across national state and local races. President Roosevelt cast ballot No 175 in Hyde Park while noting his farmer occupation and family voting tradition as Congress party lines show Democrats leading in both Senate and House.
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Franklin D. Roose
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Burglar Goes to Sleep
San Diego police report a burglary suspect Enoch Plier, 42, a dishwasher, was found asleep at the scene. the incident occurred in a residential district with officers responding to a break in call.
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Enoch Plier
Local Election Returns Expected on State Races
County election results likely dull with no contests and incumbent Republicans unopposed. Interest centers on state races for senator governor and congressman. County returns will be available at the Journal office via the county auditor, with broader reports by radio.
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City Hall West Lobby To Be Painted In Slated Work
City authorities plan to repaint the interior of the west lobby at City Hall used to access the Red Cross rooms and civilian defense headquarters. The lobby has been described as shabby while other rooms in the area have already been redecorated. The council meeting focused on routine bills with no major items on the agenda.
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Red Cross
Car Hits Engine. Five Injured in Cedar Rapids Crossing
A car struck a North Western railroad freight engine at the Beverley Street crossing in Cedar Rapids at midnight Sunday. Driver Peter Rudish, 18, and passengers Della O Rourke, 17, Betty Radeke, 17, Wallace Barnett, 17, and Rudish's brother were hospitalized at Mercy with cuts and bruises. The car was nearly demolished.
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Peter Rudish
Della O'Rourke
Betty Radeke
Wallace Barnett
Rudish
Mercy Hospital
North Western Railroad
Beverley
Burglary Suspect Foiled By Sleepy Aftermath
A man attempted to burglarize a laundry safe and, after failing to pick the lock, hid on a couch to devise a plan. He remained asleep when police arrived the next morning and offered him jail cell accommodations for his reflections.
Unusually Light Vote Marks Iowa Wartime Election
Iowa voters faced a light turnout as they elected a U S senator eight congressmen and county officers in a wartime election. Weather favored field work, and many farmers were harvesting corn instead of voting. Absentees numbered only 442.
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Des Moines
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