Speed Violations Noted in 1944 Fatal Driving
Nearly a quarter of drivers in fatal accidents in 1944 were charged with a speed violation, highlighting speed as a leading factor in deadly crashes during the year.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1946
Page
6
Nearly a quarter of drivers in fatal accidents in 1944 were charged with a speed violation, highlighting speed as a leading factor in deadly crashes during the year.
Mrs Catherine Null and two grandsons were expected last night in Gary Indiana to visit her mother Mrs T J Berdou Jr and her aunt Mrs Virginia Wright News arrived yesterday of the death of Mrs Charles Patterson of Seattle described as a remarkable woman. Her sister Miss Cora Scofield helps manage Scofield interests here. Their father Col Scofield was a well known local figure for many years.
Community notes recount illnesses arrivals and family events including Mrs. Clara Patterson's senescence and care, visits from sons in Seattle, new births in Davenport, and a grandfather in Oak Park Ill. plus planning for a bungalow on South Marion. Also schedules for October livestock auctions and household sales in Iowa towns.
A compilation of upcoming sales events in Iowa including Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales in Columbus Junction. October dates cover household goods at 219 East Madison and various breed consignments with starts around 12 to 1 PM, featuring buyers like Lloyd Turnipseed Earl Kellogg and Swartzendruber Sales Barn Wellman.
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