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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1947
Page
7
A Des Moines bakery spokesman said wholesale bread prices will rise 1 to 2 cents per loaf starting Monday. The 12 cent loaf becomes 14 cents, heavier loaves gain 2 cents, and consumer prices could reach 16 to 17 cents per loaf due to higher flour costs and ingredient prices across Iowa.
Mr and Mrs Verle Gallagher hosted a dinner bridge at their home with five tables in play The yellow and white buffet decor paired with fall bouquets while a two course meal was served High and second high prizes went to Mr and Mrs William Glassburner and Mr and Mrs R H McCleery Low score went to Mr and Mrs Clarence Logan Earl Loveless earned the traveling prize
Cedar Rapids Iowa October 17 A district court jury after nearly 36 hours deliberation found Richard Lemont 34 year old firefighter guilty of arson in the Magnus hotel blaze here June 9 Judge G K Thompson accepted the verdict in Judge M C Hamiel's absence no sentencing date set
About 1380 Farmall workers at International Harvester in Rock Island returned to work without incident after a two-plant strike began earlier in the week. In East Moline, 25 workers also reported for duty as roughly 7000 production employees walked out in protest of alleged union member firings.
Ottumwa Iowa will take over a 1440 acre naval airport on Monday under a lease approved by the city council and airport commission. The Navy will rent the air station to the city for 1 dollar annually, with the city to operate the land and 50 buildings. Chairman Charles Sehl said the lease enables Ottumwa's largest industrial expansion to date.
Four airmen injured in the C 47 crash on Pik Peak near Camp Carson are listed in good condition. Three others died when the plane encountered a storm during a Rockies flight. Hospitalized are Master Sgt. John W. Knight of Des Moines, Maj. Robert R. Oliver of Albert Lea, Minn, Maj. Joe Parks and Lt. D. D. Cleary of Minneapolis.
Proper oiling can extend motor life and prevent failures. Check alignment of bolts and clean dirt from ventilation holes now. Consider installing a delayed-action fuse to guard against overloads. A motor checkup now may save time and trouble later.
A new tropical storm gathering strength over the Bahamas moves northwest at about 183 mph and is expected to likely reach hurricane intensity. Early advisory places winds at 60 to 70 mph near 79 miles east of Turke's Island at the Bahamas. Course toward the United States remains uncertain.
Clarence Gerkin, 30, of Hudson Colorado, was shot when a dead deer kicked his gun. While preparing to dress the animal, a reflex kick caused the weapon to discharge, tearing through his left arm and sending him to a Colorado Springs hospital for treatment.
At the hospital a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Smith at 12:45 yesterday. Elmer Glant and partner from Kinross welcomed a son at 12:42 this morning. Yesterday a medical patient at 120 Clara Barton and another at 1401 E. Main street. Today Reverend Walter A. Smith at 803 N. Second avenue. Dismissals include Phyllis Patterson route four and Mrs. Albert Barnes with daughter Carolyn Margaret, and Mrs. Paul Miller with son Larry Ardeji, of Wellsoan.
Dr. John P. Turner of the Philadelphia board of education warns daylight saving time harms students. He says children average six to seven hours of sleep and many show nervous reactions due to the time change.
Chicago buyers moved hogs to 30.09 per hundredweight tying the 1947 peaks while overall pork trade slowed. Cattle prices climbed to 36.35 with steers reaching strong highs and beef cows, bulls, and lambs showing mixed gains and declines across weight classes.
Chicago grain table dated October 18 shows open high low and close figures for wheat corn and oats with monthly and nearby contracts. Prices listed for Wheat Dee My Mar May July Sept. Corn Dee May July. Oaks Mar May July.
Wheat steady to firmer with no sales. Corn mixed gains 19 cents higher. No 1 yellow 251½-254, 3 yellow 251¾-253⅝, 3 yellow new 249, 4 yellow 245¼-247½, 5 yellow 238-244¼, 5 yellow new 217, sample yellows and whites noted. Oats steady. various mixed heap and white types priced 123¾-128½, red special extra heavy 128½.
Health unit timetable for the week of October 20 1947 notes a Tuesday 1 15 to 3 45 p m child health conference in the office.
A giant meteor strike in 1908 Siberia sent air waves that blew water from rivers and lakes, reshaping regional hydrology and leaving a lasting impact on the landscape and local climate studies.
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