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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1946
Page
1
Acting Secretary Clayton stated the United States will consider the Yugoslav incident closed if compensation for property damage and five lives lost is paid. The indemnity bill would be sent soon with hope for an amicable settlement and no third party needed.
MILWAUKEE SEPT 4 Automobil e production resumed at two Nash Kelvinator plants as workers were assured pay for the week More than 10 000 employees at the Seaman Body plant and the Kenosha assembly plant were struck a week ago protesting right hand drive export cars while the company limited output to 382 cars weekly for sale. Previously the firm offered unlimited sales to workers for three months but unions feared reduced public sales and worker resentment.
Two divorce actions were filed in district court for the September term. Henry Ibendahl seeks a divorce from Elva Ibendahl at Monmouth with custody of one child and the home. one child is in a mental institution. Agnes Droll sues for divorce from Lawrence Droll at Hills, Iowa, alleging desertion and eight children with custody and support sought.
The commerce department said Americans may receive a larger sugar allotment after next March as the Cuban crop is expected to supply about 525000 tons more than the previous year. Supplies are believed adequate to maintain current rations until early 1947 when distribution could become more generous.
Des Moines reports say corn development has slowed due to cool, cloudy weather. About 60 percent of Iowa corn reached the soft dough stage, with northern counties lagging behind while some fields are dented and beginning to cure. Soybeans show better yield potential and pasture conditions remain good as fall tillage nears completion.
United Press reports two more fatalities increase Iowa highway death toll to 835. Joseph Starkweather five of Muscatine died after running into a truck on a Muscatine street. driver I J Stockert said the boy darted into the road. Reymond Cameron twenty eight of Winterset died from injuries after his creamery truck collided with a Great Western train near Cumming. Cameron's death marks the second Iowa highway fatality in Madison County this year.
Delegates and alternates at the state Legion convention reported at the Leon Beatty Post meeting last night. A plan with the bowling club for the winter season was discussed, with a committee appointed to work out details. Commander Boyd White announced a joint Legion and Auxiliary meeting for Sept 17, followed by social activities. About 50 World War II veterans attended to get help with terminal leave settlement claims, with several staff on duty to assist nightly 7:30 to 6:30 through Friday.
Dailey's circus drew packed crowds for two performances with total attendance described as large. Spectators praised the high class acts and the organization as the tent housed ten elephants, an unusually large number for a smaller troupe.
House campaign committee was asked to investigate the Missouri Democratic primary where Roger C. Slaughter was defeated. Jerome Walsh, a Slaughter candidate, sent the plea. Enos G. Axtell backed by Truman and the Pendergast organization won. Speaker Rayburn received Walsh's telegram, and no decision has been made.
Washington performers Jess Radda Don Radda Ron nie Baker Eldie Van Winkle and Miss Teets joined Columbus Junction and Hillsboro musicians for a Sunday Mt Pleasant park picnic then formed a 35 piece ensemble for a Hillsboro concert. The report lists the players and directors from Columbus Junction and Hillsboro.
Gov Thomas E Dewey and Sen James M Mead were chosen by acclama tion at New York state conventions to head their party tickets for governor in the November election. State Sen Irving M Ives was nominated for U S senator after Maj Gen William J Donovan withdrew. Demonstrations marked both conventions with Dewey receiving a 21 minute ovation as delegates danced in the aisles.
The public is invited to attend the installation of officers for the Order of Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple Thursday evening at 7 30 PM. Beverly Brown will be named grand musician and a reception will honor her for recent state office appointment in Burlington.
Notes describe several circus act members who stand out as exceptionally skilled in the ring. The piece emphasizes the talent and artistry of these performers among the troupe.
William Heirens a 17 year old Chicago University of Chicago sophomore pleaded guilty to the murders of Suzanne Degnan Frances Brown and Joseline Ross along with 24 burglaries and two assaults. The court heard the possibility of death or life or at least 14 years, and prosecutors planned to present evidence to support the Degnan plea.
Aud Widmer of Wayland who owns an airplane flew to Spencer with Guy Cole as a passenger. They returned the next day covering 600 miles in about three hours each way at 500 to 1000 feet, surveying Iowa farming. They found Iowa corn crop in excellent condition and saw only one farm yard with cattle feeding. Cole spoke with Peterson Sheep Co of Spencer, which he represents locally, and predicted rapid growth of air travel.
J. W. Stewart received an express box from the west coast with two large fresh-water salmon caught by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Bell of Keota while they vacationed along the Columbia River. The Bell party enjoyed good fishing during a week when commercial salmon fishing was halted and sportsmen were allowed to fish. Stewart and his wife had just returned from a two week holiday at Leech Lake, Minnesota.
F A Hoskins of Brighton sold his undertaking business to Omer Hoskins of Fairfield who took possession September 1. The new owner, longtime associate of Mark Hoskins at Fairfield, plans to convert the Ira Saunder home into a funeral home and move in by November 1. He will begin renovations when lumber arrives.
Morton Wilson Davidson 32 died shortly before noon at the county hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Washington November 19 1918 to John W and Sallie Davidson. Survived by parents and several siblings, with arrangements pending word from distant relatives.
Mrs Maude M Thomas of Miami Florida claims the state owes her husband and father in law for work on the new capitol building. She told Governor Blue the state owes at least 10000 and could be settled for that amount due to her age and sole support by her grandson. Blue will refer the letter to the attorney general.
Washington public schools show a small enrollment increase over last year led by elementary grades. High school totals underperform expectations with 375 students. Overall enrollment reaches 1,606 in the high school and elementary system with 64 at junior college and 60 men 14 women enrolled.
In four days of Muslim Hindu clashes in Bombay the official death toll climbed to 182 with 484 injured and 1,063 rounded up. A curfew was lifted for food but tensions remained high as new clashes were reported north of the city.
North Bay Ontario reports the Dionne quints marking the birth of a baby brother, the 14th child of Mr and Mrs Oliva Dionne. The 12 year old quintuplets were mentioned in the notice as part of a growing family event.
Washington report by Housing Expeditor Wilson W Wyatt says most former servicemen receive between 35 and 95 percent of homes built for veterans. He notes a worsening winter shortage and that veterans are being frozen out of homes. He pledges tighter enforcement of residence rules and maintains a goal of 2,700,000 veteran homes by 1948, despite tough progress.
Fred T. Schwob of Des Moines resigns as director of the state conservation commission for health reasons, effective Sept. 30. G. L. Ziemer named assistant director to succeed him. Schwob, longtime conservation leader since 1923, also served as chief of the fishing game division and once held local political roles.
A newborn weighing six pounds eight ounces arrived last night. Parents are selecting a name for the baby.
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