Two Men Die In Iowa Highway Crash Near Waukon
An auto accident south of Waukon left two men dead. William J. Thompson, 66, of Church, a farmer, died at the scene. W. G. Marti, secretary of the Church Cooperative Creamery, died later at a La Crosse hospital. Thompson survived by six daughters and a son. Marti by his wife and two children.
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Waukon
Here
William J. Thompson
Church
W. G. Marti
Church Cooperative Creamery
la Crosse
Wis
Thompson
Marti
Insurance Agents Urge Lower Auto Rates In Council Bluffs
The Iowa Association of Insurance Agents meeting in Council Bluffs urged lower automobile insurance rates due to reduced speed and mileage and rationing of tires and gasoline. Resolutions called for a revision of the Iowa insurance code and condemned agents who urged customers to cancel policies for alternative coverage.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa Association of Insurance Agents
Iowa
Explosive Shell Accident Injures Three Near Clarinda
Three men were injured when a found howitzer shell on a farm east of Clarinda exploded as it was scraped with a knife. Ivan Hughes 33 suffered severe leg and hand injuries, Clyde Hughes 65 and Orville Ferguson 36 received bruises. All were treated at Municipal hospital.
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Clarinda
Here
Ivan Hughes
Ivan
Clyde Hughes
Orville Ferguson
National Guard
Reward Offered In Burlington Zephyr Blast
James Dalton head of the federal bureau of investigation Iowa office said no new developments in the case of the Burlington Zephyr damaged near Nodaway. He authorized a $500 reward offered by W G Fetzner Chicago chief special agent of the Burlington railroad for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
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Creston
James Dalton
Iown
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Burlington Railroad
Zephyr
Nodaway
Dalton
W. G. Fetzner
Chicago
Ill
Nebraska Eyes State Guard Similar to Iowa Effort
Brig. Gen. Guy N. Henningsen said Nebraska’s state guard started earlier than Iowa’s and has several strategic policing points but lacks funding for expansion. Nebraska appropriations in 1941 were 7500 dollars versus Iowa’s 250000 dollars for a state guard. Gov. Dwight W. H. Wood urged the 1943 legislature to fund Nebraska’s guard adequately.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Des Moines
Guy N. Henningsen
Camp Dodge
Nebraska Guard
Henningsen
Iowa Guard
Dwight Wold
Victory Day Proclaimed in Washington Iowa Oct 6 1942
The city of Washington Iowa proclaims October 6 1942 as Victory Day to mobilize labor for scrap metal collection. Stores close as civilians supply scrap steel for guns, aiding war production. Mayor Lloyd Lytle urges residents to help move scrap to railroad yards.
U S Parachute Force in England
London report says American parachute troops have been in Britain for some time undergoing intensive training. The unit is among the most vigorously trained fighting men in the world and is largely drawn from the southern states. Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Edson D Rath of New York City.
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London
Eng
Britain
Edson D. Rath
New York City
Algerican claims Zephyr wreck attempt in letter
An unsigned letter mailed on a train claims responsibility for the Burlington Zephyr explosion near Nodaway Iowa on September 14. The writer says two sons are in service and criticizes soldiers riding coach while the rich ride first class. Twelve dynamite blasts damaged the undercarriage. 187 passengers were aboard but none injured.
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Omaha
Neb
Omaha World Herald Today
Burlington Railroad
Denver
Crack
Surgical Dressings Meeting Tuesday
Mrs. Rollie Jurging chairs the Washington Red Cross surgical dressings committee and urges all interested to meet at the Y on Tuesday at eight. Several have signed up but more volunteers are needed. the goal is at least 46 workers with Edith Richards and R. A. Frink noted among the project members.
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Rollie Jurging
Red Cross
Washington
Edith Richards
R. A. Frink
Ainsworth Man Pleads Guilty to Assault and Battery
Ralph Young of Ainsworth pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Justice of the Peace J. E. Bovee yesterday afternoon and was sentenced to pay a fine of 25 dollars.
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Ralph Young
Ainsworth
Justice of the Peace
J. E. Bovee
Stores to Be Closed That Day
Washington will close stores on Tuesday Oct. 6 under a mayoral proclamation to boost scrap metal collection from farms in Washington Franklin and Jackson townships. Mayor Lloyd Lytle and county defense council leaders organize the drive with 190 trucks and crews, aiming for full community cooperation to gather metal before winter.
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Washington
Lloyd Lytle
Franklin
Jackson
Willits
Czok
Frank Czok
Brighton
Mr. Czok
West Chester
Cedar
Dutch Creek
Travis to Take Post at Grinnell
J E Travis will leave Washington in October to assume the same duties with the Iowa Continental Telephone Co in Grinnell. Karl Mohr from Chilton Wis will become Washington manager, bringing 16 years of phone experience and residing at 1102 South Iowa Ave. War shortages prompted the staff changes as several workers enter military service or the army.
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J. E. Travis
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Washington
Grinnell
Karl Mohr
Chilton
Wis
Travis
Mohr
South
Iowa Avenue
Iowa Continental
John Widner
Northwestern Bell
Signal Corps
Ed W. Harriott
Boone
Iowa
Bell Company
North Fourth Avenue
Arthur Swift
Navy
Marion McAvoy
Home hotel receives fresh exterior paint on South Marion
An outstanding improvement on South Marion avenue is the painting of the exterior of the Home hotel two blocks south of the square. The brick structure, once dingy, now sports gray paint with bright red trim, enhancing its appearance. Interior renovations have also been completed recently.
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South
Marion Avenue
Home Hotel
Wall collapses at Chrysler plant kills two in Chicago
A building wall at the Chrysler plant collapsed today in Chicago killing two men and injuring several others. The FBI said it is investigating the incident.
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Chicago
Chrysler
Corrections in War Bond Donation List
Corrections to a War Bond Auction list address errors in donors and buyers. Freshwater's feed store donated the hundred pound sack of Purina Hog Chow. Carl Voorhees supplied the Pioneer Hybrid seed corn. Hap's Coffee Car donated the carton of cigarettes, not a crocheted doily.
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Freshwater
Carl Voorhees
Pioneer Company
Hap
Cancel Poultry Show The War Cancel The War
The Washington county poultry and quilt show is canceled for the duration. The association votes to continue social and educational programs and invest funds in war bonds. Officers to be elected later. Present officers are Harold Hays president L S Baker vice president and Harry Ramseyer Jr secretary treasurer. Mary Marr of Ainsworth hosted dinner for six guests from Washington.
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Harold Hays
L. S. Baker
Harry Ramseyer, Jr
Mary Marr
Ainsworth
Washington
Haskins Has Big Defense School
County Commander Ivan Norton praised Haskins defense school led by J R McCarthy noting 26 residents enrolled and 34 attended the recent meeting. Norton predicted a well organized blackout drill on September 24 and said countywide participation would be strong and creditable.
Eldridge Promoted Major in 113th Cavalry at Camp Bowie
Major William G. Eldridge was promoted to major on September 7 and now commands the 1st squadron of the 113th Cavalry at Camp Bowie Texas. He previously led Troop E of the Oskaloosa unit and has a 21 year military career with education at Fort Leavenworth Kemper Military Academy and Fort Riley Cavalry School.
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Eldridge
113Th Cavalry
William G. Eldridge
Camp Bowie
Texas
Oskaloosa
Nathaniel E. Young
Washington
W. S. Eldridge
Pen
Command and Staff School
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Kemper. Military Academy
Booneville
Cavalry School
Fort Riley, Kan
Counter Attacks Launched In World War II Dispatch
United Press reports on September 18 that Japan prepares a major naval force to retake the Solomon Islands from American Marines. Soviet reserves bolster lines at Stalingrad and in the Caucasus while German pressure pushes to the Volga. Axis reports note Soviet counterattacks and East Bank levies at Stalingrad. In the Pacific, heavy fighting nears Port Moresby as Japan contests Owen Stanley terrain and American air raids target Duna and Gasmata.
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Siberian
Stalingrad
Caucasus
Volga
Communist Party
Pravda
Siberia
Klementz Voroshiv
Semyon Budenny
Wno
Hitler
Moscow
Voronezh
East Volga
Red Army
Pacific
Australia
Owen-Stanley
New Guinea
Port Moresby
Moresby
Douglas MacArt
Duna, R and
Gasamata
Soldier Kiesey Transferred to Coast Artillery on Eastern Island
Dale Kiesey who joined the army from Washington last month was sent to Jefferson Barracks and has now been transferred to the coast artillery stationed on an island off the eastern coast. He left Jefferson Barracks a week ago and his mother received a letter confirming the move.
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Dale Kiesey
Washington
Jefferson Barracks
Coast Artillery
Guardsmen Mobilized at Pinto Island Yard Strike
Five companies of the Alabama state guards were mobilized by Adjutant General Ben Smith to prevent violence as workers at the Alabama Dry Dock and Ship Building yard on Pinto Island strike for a second day.
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Mobile
Ala
Alabama State Guardsmen
Ben Smith
Alabama Dry Dock and Ship Building Company
Pinto Island
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