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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
7
Wellman Obituary Frank Geyer 1862 1938
Frank Geyer, born April 16, 1862 in Johnsberg Germany, died March 29, 1938 at his Wellman home. He married Lucinda Ellen Griffith on December 25, 1888 and had six sons Leonard, Grant, Wilbur of Wellman George of Scranton Harold of Iowa City and John of Thornburg. He leaves his wife, six sons, 20 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Adame
Wellman
Frank Geyer
Johnsberg
Germany
Wills
Mary Geyer
Elizabeth
America
Lucinda Ellen Griffith
Leonard
Grant
Wilbur
George
Scranton
Iowa
Harold
Iowa City
John
Thornburg
Weather Oddities Spark April 1 Confusion
A November like forecast misled locals as April 1 weather baffled residents. Shoppers and farmers noted the unsettled day while W. Sheetz, Earl Miksch, Ainsworth residents, C. Thompson, Charley Palmer and others were seen early in the morning around Earl and Keota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Sheetz
Earl Miksch
Ainsworth R
C. A. Thompson
Keota R
Charley Palmer
Washington R
Mrs Lukovsky Heads Home After Town Shopping Run
Mrs. Wm Lukovsky of Aings worth R. 2 completed a local shopping trip and planned to return home as she renewed her Journal and prepared for the journey back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm _ Lukovsky
Aingsworth R. 2
Weather rumor and local business bustle near Crawfordsville
A springlike scene north of Crawfordsville emerges as soil hides under wheat with a green hue. George Yeager, a meat market operator, Fletcher Motor Co, and Henry and Clyde Huston are noted as busy. L A Cherryholmes remains in town and unconcerned about the weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Edgars
Crawfordsville
George Yeager
Fletcher Motor Co
Henry and Clyde Huston
L. A. Cherryholmes
Local lawn care scene on a cold Crawfordsville street
Mrs. Sadi Davis of Crawfordsville shows off a large lawn while Davis Bros. across the street operate a tractor on a chilly day. Neighbors note the brisk weather as they watch the equipment move along the curb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie RB. Davis
Crawfordsville
Davis Bros
Stree
Farm Scene Notes and Community Chores Reported
Howard Williams works in the fields while Robert and his mother stay warm with hedge wood. Wilbur Rose rides a disc and dreams of running for county road supervisor. Hamp shire brood sows are on the farm. Blake Spencer felled an old apple tree for timber. Dewey Dav drags roads as Thursday traffic shows good conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Williams
Robert
Wilbur Rose
Hampshire
Blake Spencer
Dewey Davis
Candidate announces for County Supervisor 1940
Political notice states JOR W. RICH eter seeks Republican support in the primary for the County Supervisor seat starting January 1, 1940. The announcement invites voters to back the candidate in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jor W. Rich Eter
Marion George Seeks Republican Primary For County Treasurer
Marion George files as a candidate for County Treasurer in the June Republican primary. The entry notes intent to win the party caucus and serve in the county office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Am
Marion S. George
For Sale Macomb Brood Stove 1000 Chick Size
FOR SALE MACOMB BROOD ER stove 1000 chick size used only two seasons Leta W Wenn R23 32 FOR SALE MODERN EIGHT room house on paved street close in Well kept up near school Exceptionally good terms Wm G Eldridge 4013
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leta W. Wenn
Wm. G. Eldridge
Stage Tag Day for Music Fund in Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction April 1 The annual tag day will be staged Saturday by the music department of Columbus high school with Eugene Myers as general chairman Funds will be applied to help cover trips to movie contests and related expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Eugene Myers
BE. W. Alsip
Frances
Irene
Jimmy Alsip
Lone Tree
Webster Newton
Virginia
Edward Gentzler
Edith Kelly
Richmond
Farmyard Scenes Report Strong Pig Rearing
Frank Courtney works on fence and ground near the Wyman building but cozy chores and pig care pull him back indoors. Hal Huston drives a feeder in cold weather headed for home. R A Beauchamp has baled hay and straw stored in a dry place. Observers note the largest pigs for their age and healthy mothers indicating good feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Courtney
Wyman
R. A. Beauchamp
Nose Sewed Back After Car Crash Near Natchitoches
In an auto accident near Natchitoches part of D L Croom nose was severed. Two nurses searched the crash scene and recovered the piece of flesh which was sewn back on at the hospital. Doctors expect no disfigurement. Hugh Hazlett in Ainsworth thanked for steady work and daily home support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natchitoches
D. L. Croom
Croom
Hugh Hazlett
Ainsworth
Miller Out on Washington Road After Years of Support
The OE Miller mentions gratitude for long running daily assistance from Washington Road contacts. The note reflects appreciation for community support over many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Washington R. 1
Local News Note From Keota And Phillips Areas
H D Kleese from Keota R 2 visited Phillips and Hebnera during the day in a effort to keep up with home and neighborly news for local readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Kleese
Keota R. 2
Phillips and
Hebnera
Future steps to walk the Atlantic dry shod
A brief speculative note on future feats where humans may traverse the Atlantic Ocean on dry land. The idea imagines advances in technology or geography that could enable significantly reduced ocean travel time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Wagenknecht Family News From Xenia Apr 1
Mrs Her man Wagenknecht visit sister Harriet Jenkins at Oakdale and finds her improved. Lew Wagenknecht buys a new Chevrolet via Columbus Junction dealer. Local social calls include Reaney and Clee families and Gene Stephens. Farm work advances oats sown and corn stalks being burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stephens
Xenia
Herman Wagenknecht
Oakdale
Harriet Jenkins
Lew Wagenknecht
Columbus Junction
Will Reaney
Harold Clee
D. C. Stephens
Gene Stephens
Washington
Anna Wagenknecht
Jesse Pearson
Emma Worley
Search ends for missing Navy plane in Pacific
Admiral Claude Tiloch announced the search for a missing bombing plane with six crewmen in the Pacific is discontinued. About 106000 square miles were combed by over 200 aircraft and ships for more than 214 hours with no trace, marking the second air mishap with eleven lives lost within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Claude Tiloch
Pacific Ocean
Funeral services for Cecil Ballew held at Sherman’s
Funeral services for Cecil Ballew were held yesterday afternoon at Sherman’s funeral home with Rev. W. M. Berry pastor of the A. M. E. church officiating, assisted by Rev. W. J. Stevens and Rev. Mr. Boyd. Burial followed in Woodlawn cemetery with casket bearers P. A. McLamore Chester How ard Don Howard James Richard and Theodore Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Ballew
Sherman
W. M. Berry
Astor
A. M. E. Church
W. J. Stevens
Mr. Boyd
A. M. BE
Woodlawn Cemetery
P. A. McLamore
Chester
Don Howard
James
Richard
Theodore Turner
County Nine Camps Offer Entertainment and Duty
Military training camps in Washington County offer baseball softball swimming tennis and track with prizes for winners. Open air shows boxing and wrestling provide entertainment after work and meals are provided. Camp life emphasizes discipline cleanliness and good food with free laundry and daily trash cleanup. Enrollment requires endorsements and disease-free status. For info contact The C M T C Officer Des Moines Iowa. Washington County allows nine reservations. apply now. Also notice of probate for Henry Barnes dated May 14 1927 hearing April 7 1928 in Washington Iowa District Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.M.T.C
Sam
C.M/T.C
Uncle Sam
Old Federal Building
Des Moines
Iowa
Washington County
Kenry Barnes
Court House
Washington
District Court
R. R. Noonan
Local Produce Markets Prices Saturday
Prices paid for dairy and poultry items compiled through courtesy to W.S. Reister & Sons. Sweet cream and sour cream prices shown per pound and per dozen for various egg grades. poultry rates listed for hens, ducks, and stags with weight distinctions. Overall remark notes 4e deduction for defective poultry and delivery pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Reister & Sons
Hennery Brown
Hennery
Leghorn
Anthracite Usage Note on Coal Terminology
A linguistic point explains that anthracite is a form of hard coal and that using the word coal for the substance is redundant. The note clarifies terminology without introducing new facts or figures.
Journal Sale Dates Column Listings Across Regions
Weekly livestock and household goods auctions listed by location and day. Negus Livestock Auction in Washington every Tuesday at the Busby building near Milwaukee yards Midway Sale in Columbus Junction every Wednesday Community Sale each Friday at City Feed Yard April 2 J W Bishop estate sale of household goods at 110% N Iowa Avenue starting at 1 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negus
Washington
Milwaukee Yards
Midway
Columbu Junction
City
J. W Bishop
Iowa Avenue
Chicago Markets Strong Hog and Cattle Quote Report
Chicago markets show hogs mostly 10 cents lower with top at 8.95 and 170 to 240 pound good and choice at 8.75 to 8.95. 250 to 350 pound hogs 8.35 to 8.70, 140 to 160 pound hogs 8.50 to 9.00, good sows 7.50 to 8.00. Cattle steady with beef steers 9.00 to 10.50, heifers 6.00 to 9.25, cows 5.00 to 7.25, calves 5.50 to 10.50, feeders 7.00 to 8.75, stockers 6.50 to 8.50. Sheep steady with lambs 8.25 to 8.65 and yearlings 6.50 to 7.50. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 1000, hogs 200, calves 500, sheep 6000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Produce Market Report From Chicago
Chicago April 1 market update shows eggs steady with receipts of 37 319 cases and grade breakdowns for extras and firsts. butter steady with receipts 9 492 pounds and varied grade percentages. poultry market steady and strong with gains in broiler duck goose turkey and rooster categories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Corn Prices and Estimates
Chicago market figures list mixed and yellow corn grades with moisture percentages and test weights. Prices range from 54 to 62 percent moisture for various grades, including No 2 yellow at 61 to 62 and No 3 white at 58 to 60. Estimated car lots total 294.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dentists Hear Talk by William Joy at Congress Hotel
Washington county dentists held a special meeting in the Congress hotel dining room yesterday. William Joy of Philadelphia head of Universal Dental research spoke on dentistry problems, attracting intense interest from local and visiting dentists from Fairfield and Washington county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Congress Hotel
William Joy
Philadelphia
Universal Dental Company
Joy
Fairfield
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Martin
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W. D. Beswick
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Elm Grove Cemetery
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Alice Bartholomew
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