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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1948
Page
1
Jerusalem report says more than 200 Stern gang members arrested after Count Bernadotte's assassination will be drafted into the Israeli army amid emergency legislation outlawing terrorist groups. First group of about 200 were moved to Jaffa prison for absorption.
William R. Hart district Democratic chairman and Mrs. Alberta Metcalfe Kelly are expected to attend a Washington County Democrats meeting tonight in the Legion rooms at City Hall. All party workers and others are urged to attend at 7 34 o clock with County Democratic Chairman 8S. W. Kaster presiding.
A weekend of fatal Iowa crashes left ten dead and two seriously injured. Victims include Edith Young 35 Little Sioux Rose Marie Jones 20 Newton Ralph Carlson 24 Marshalltown Katherine Zoller 75 Dubuque William Geary 21 Oelwein Lorene Kauzlarich 28 Des Moines David Kauzlarich 7 Milton Iserman 36 Des Moines Dorothy Iserman Sandra Iserman 11. The Isermans and Kauzlarichs died when a car struck by a Burlington train near Avon Lake south of Des Moines. A two car collision near Pisca killed Edith Young. Carlton died in Clinton from a motorcycle crash at highways 67 and 30. Zoller died in Dubuque after a hit by Marius Larson. Coroner to investigate Zoller death. Geary killed yesterday.
The article reports Republicans accusing President Truman of waging a fear and smear campaign while Gov. Dewey opens his campaign. Dewey’s camp says Truman’s rhetoric is humiliating, and Democratic chairman J. Howard McGrath counters GOP on education funding. Dewey plans eight speeches, including a Denver capitol step address.
Duane C. Griggs of Washington suffered severe cuts and bruises after a minor crash on the Riverside gravel road just northeast of Washington. His car, driven by W O Boshart of Washington, struck a pile of brush and tree limbs protruding over the road edge. Griggs was taken to Washington County Hospital for treatment. a shoulder gash required several stitches.
A total of 997 Washington county youths signed draft registration cards during the initial period at the selective service office in Washington, announced by Mrs Leland Carris, draft board clerk. The 1925 birth group led with 132 registrants, and veterans were the largest single group with 401 signups. Eighteens, married non veterans, and others filled out the remaining totals as registrations proceed.
After a mishap 10 miles west of Oelwein a car left the road and two passenger occupants escaped injury with minor or no harm reported.
Washington moves to curb inflation with installment buying rules. Buyers must put at least one third cash for cars and 28 months for large home goods if over 1000, while most debts remain free of controls. Exemptions include bank loans and medical or emergency loans.
Word was received of the death of Mrs. Sadie Burris a longtime resident who died in Mercy Hospital at Clinton. She had been visiting her daughter Mrs Leroy Driscoll in Creston. Funeral services will be held at two o clock Wednesday afternoon in the cemetery at Keota.
Waldo Wells age 82 longtime Washington county resident died Saturday at 6:45 PM in his Crawfordsville home after several weeks of ill health. Funeral services were held at 2:30 PM at the Crawfordsville Methodist church with Rev. Clifford in charge. Burial followed in Crawfordsville cemetery. He was born February 27, 1887 in the hell neighborhood to Perry and Annie Wells and lived in Crawfordsville for years. Survived by wife, son Robert of Crawfordsville, a grandson and two great granddaughters. Also two brothers George of Washington and Ephraim of West Virginia and sister Anna Truesdale of near Chicago. Arrangements by Jones Funeral Home of Washington.
The California oil strike disrupts west coast gasoline supply as tanker crews from the CLO refuse to work amid picket protests. NY truckers near settlement report a 1744 cent hourly wage rise while freight embargoes persist. Threats target Union Oil foremen families as police probe gunfire at a foreman’s home.
In Columbus Junction on September 20 the Doudna Livestock & Packing company bankruptcy hearing in Davenport adjourned with no decision. Referee Ray Fountain will resume Sept. 22 to rule on the Doudnas proposal for adjudication, as liabilities and assets are about ten thousand dollars each.
Louise Bransten a 39 year old New York heiress refused to answer questions about communist espionage citing constitutional immunity. She declined to discuss income of her husband and knowledge of Arthur Adams while leaving a prepared statement with reporters after a closed House Un American Activities subcommittee session. Investigators note Branston formerly married Bruce Minton a former owner of the communist magazine New Masses.
Harold Wayne Rath of route one Riverside was arraigned before Justice of the Peace E. D. Rayburn on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Rath was arrested after a collision near Riverside on highway 22 west of the railroad crossing involving Carl C. Rife of Lone Tree. Damages were about 350 dollars to each car and Rath suffered a severe arm gash. A preliminary hearing was set for October 1 pending a blood test result.
Campfire Girls and children in the V F W auxiliary will sell V F W poppies in Washington next Saturday September 25 according to Mrs M S McAvoy drive chairman. The funds support veterans and their families.
George Paker commander of Teen Beatty American Tein Post urged all members to attend a crucial business meeting Tuesday at eight oclock in the Terion rooms at city hall. All officers and members are urged to be present.
Health statistics show heart disease as the top killer among adults across the country, surpassing other causes. Public health officials urge risk factor awareness and preventive care to reduce mortality.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey begins his national campaign from Des Moines tonight after stopping in Chicago. He urged partnership with Latin America and cited mutual defense pacts while meeting a 112 member inter American council delegation before boarding his special train.
W. E. Sotherland advertising manager of the Sioux City Journal-Tribune was reelected president of the Iowa Daily Press Association at the convention closing session in Des Moines. Lew Warren of the Oelwein Daily Register was reelected vice president with about 300 attending a noon banquet. Elmer Wheeler spoke at the event.
Sarah Jane Warnock files a petition in Washington county district court seeking to set aside a deed to real estate allegedly executed October 15, 1946 in favor of Helen and Marvin Warnock. The petition claims title passed to them with an agreement they would care for Warnock in her lifetime, which she says they violated. It also alleges Helen Warnock left home on September 7, 1948 and filed for separate maintenance, asserting half ownership in the property.
The Washington County Farm Bureau resolutions committee will draft 1949 resolutions for the October annual meeting. Chairman Howard Anderson of Crawfordsville leads Lloyd Foster A K Stoutner W C Richards Mrs A L Duensing and Mrs Lloyd Marek, appointed by William Gamon. The panel surveys members then submits drafts for vote at the county meeting before transfer to the Iowa Farm Bureau for state committee action.
The chamber meeting is for members only not a ladies night and organizers ask early reservations. Attorneys for the plaintiff in a separate case are Livingston and Day seeking to set aside a deed and void a contract.
Free invitations remain for a fur fashion show sponsored by the Fortnightly club at E M Bridges inviting the public to attend Wednesday evening. Club members will model this year’s fur fashions and a musical program is planned.
Des Moines area forecast for Sept 20 notes mostly cloudy and cooler tonight with showers in the south. Tuesday brings partly cloudy conditions in the north and mostly cloudy in the south with a few showers in the extreme south. Temperatures stay around 80 highs with lows near 60 to 65.
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