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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1946
Page
6
The Dupont Company reports that the postwar nylon yarn supply now equals three times the prewar level. Warren A. Beh of the nylon division states civilian shipments resumed last September and enough yarn reached hosiery makers to produce about 80 million pairs of nylon stockings monthly.
Sugarland Agriculture 4-H club met Friday June 14 with Bessie Lashbrook discussing Poultry Diseases. Members earned trips to the Junior Leadership Conference in Indianapolis and Purdue Roundup. Refreshments for 45 plus guest Ron Frette. Next meeting June 28 at Sugarland School 8 p.m. Washington Township Junior Leaders met June 12 in Washington High School Agricultural room. Tom Kendall absent. Mr Frette led 4-H problems discussion. Next meeting July 3 at 8:30 p.m. includes film and discussion on 4-H Club Exhibits.
Calvin Moore and wife transfer part northwest parcel to Leo VerTrees and wife, 16 acres, price 1.00 dollars. Minta B. Hamersly transfers inlot 17 Bath’s addition to Lester Bingham, price 1.00 dollar.
The Materials company Inc of Terre is resurfacing Highway 58 patching the old concrete to provide a solid base for the new surface. Work should finish by early fall with one way traffic at the works for a short stretch and each half of the pavement treated in sequence. Nearby sections east from Looquotee and toward West Baden and French Lick have similar construction. Motorists express satisfaction with this highway section.
Conference leaders discuss phased removal of price controls after June 30 while seeking a new law to maintain Rett price controls. Congressional probes target tax accounting at the Reconstruction Finance Corporation after Warren accuses practices of serious concern. International food council advances amid Hungary requests for committee representation. Russia and the United States maneuver to influence Poland elections as Washington and Moscow vie for influence. The U.S. Army faces new pressures as events unfold.
The Cleveland Indians were sold to Bill Veeck, 32, of Chicago, and associates including Bob Hore. Announcement was made at 12 53 p m EST by Veeck's attorney Hurd Reichmann, with price not disclosed and to be announced after Veeck returns to his Cleveland hotel.
The Sea Lamprey, a growing threat to Lake Michigan fish, prompts the Interior Department agency to urge unified action by states and Canada to eradicate the parasite. The invasive eel-like fish enters via canals, clamps on with suction, and chews flesh with its saw-like teeth. Michigan and Wisconsin have begun setting traps to catch Lampreys as they migrate to spawn.
Governor Ralph F Gates is accused of ignoring Indiana church interests after his address to the Republican state convention. Clayton M Wallace Indiana Anti Saloon League superintendent told the Indiana Methodist conference that the governor failed to demand a local option plank in the GOP platform, urging churches to mobilize against liquor politics. Wallace also called the denial of Senator Raymond E Willis renomination a blow to the state's churches.
Miss Dora Brooks Smoot entertained friends at her Troy road home with a morning breakfast and swimming party. Guests included Doris McEvilly Barbara Mattingly Shirley Kremp and house guests Peggey Fisher Gail Beckman Mitzie Hillenbrand Lannette Martin and Joan Specht. Arthur Drury attended the All Star Basketball game in Indianapolis Friday night.
Regular meeting of the O E S scheduled for Tuesday at the Masonic Temple includes initiation. Also noted is a D of L meeting on Tuesday at 7 30 pm in club rooms and a Delta Theta Tau initiation at 7 30 Monday evening with officers meeting Sunday at 1 30 for practice.
County farmer alert from Daviess County Agricultural Conservation chair William Beckett notes the 50 cent per hundredweight feeder subsidy ends at midnight June 30, 1946. The program began May 19, 1945 to aid cattle feeding, aligning with USDA moves to reduce available livestock and free grain for humans. Eligible cattle must be owned or delivered before the cutoff and transactions completed by then.
Washington June 22 A congressional inquiry into tax accounting practices at the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was urged by several house committees after Comptroller General Warren said the issues are serious. RFC chairman Henderson defended rapid wartime expansion hindered centralized records, while Warren claimed no irregularities were stated. The probe may link to extending RFC lending authority beyond January 1947 and could run with hearings on that bill. Warren accused RFC of weak controls over seven billion dollars in properties eight hundred million in subsidiary inventories cash receipts rents on properties liabilities plant extensions surplus property disposal and its affiliate U S Commercial Company.
Washington June 22 Airmail history was made as a P-80 Shooting Star landed at Washington National Airport with a letter for President Truman less than 50 minutes after taking off from Schenectady. Capt Robert A. Baird of Clarksdale Mississippi piloted the jet reaching 580 mph top speed and about 450 mph average. Postmaster Vincent Burke whisked the letter to the White House before the plane departed for Dayton Ohio after refueling.
Indianapolis livestock market report notes hog sales totaling about 1,000 head with prices unchanged from yesterday. Cattle and sheep offerings were too light to form a market.
The market shows varied steady to brisk values across cattle and hogs. Top cattle prices reach about 14 to 18 dollars, with calves and yearlings steady. hogs and sheep also listed with multiple price bands including feeder and stocker categories.
Hogs held near ceiling levels with arrivals about 60 percent lighter than last week. Top hog price reached 14.95. Cattle were firm with steers topping 17.50 and most good steers and heifers 16.25 to 16.75. Weighty fed cattle up to 14.90, wooly stock sellers firm to 30 cents higher at 18.30. Lambs pressured finishing 50 to 70 cents lower weekly with spring lambs top 18.75 and most good to choice 16.50 to 18.25. ewes top 8.50 after 9 earlier.
Teddy the dog, famous for aiding in recapturing an escaped German prisoner in Ross township, is reported missing by owner Mrs Howard Boyle. The dog once treed Heinz Golze, 24, on the Boyle porch roof after the POW fled Camp Reynolds for a third time.
Mr and Mrs Joe Swartz welcomed as guests Mrs Arnold Cufek and her husband from Indianapolis on Friday evening.
Mrs. Clifford Farris entertained the Mudpike Aid Society in an all day gathering at her home. A noon dinner served a large group including Mrs. Edith Dillon Rex Bunch Elva Hastings and others. The next meeting is set for July 17 at Mrs. Jack Phillips home. The town also notes church group gatherings, garden produce details, and local residence changes including the G. Gee sale and the Killion move to Richland Manufacturing Co.
The State of Indiana Daviess County cites Melba Ruth Gould and others versus Henry Clarence Gould et al in a 1946 quiet title action. Non residents Theodore R. Gould and Frances Gould must appear at the September 1946 term or respond, or the case will proceed in their absence.
Discharges recorded for Dwight Richard Hayes U S Army George Marion Bough U S Navy Daniel E Fleetwood U S James H Smith U S Army.
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