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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1940

Page

5

Five Weeks Left in School as Vacation Nears

Mrs Emma Rhum census tak en from Wayland finished work in Coppock with great cooperation. Board of Review met to review assessment books and officers were sworn in. Glenn Simpson left for Burlington to join the Navy and proceed to Chicago for training. Families gathered for birthdays and funerals with local residents visiting relatives in Kalona and Wayland.

Emma Rhum Wayland Coppock G. D. Simpson Board of Review O. K Glenn Simpson Burlington Navy Glenn Chicago Charles Davison Lester Wagter Leo Sam Petratz Willmer Lauderman

Coppock Notes and Local Socials in April

Entries from Coppock detail visits by Mr. and Mrs. Gleede Dold and others in Burlington Mt Pleasant Winfield and Wayland. The piece mentions Glenn Hesser’s work near Wayland, a cow loss, and a light glance at spring chores and busy housecleaning.

Gleede Dold Evelyn Gerald Neff Burlington M. Benson Ella Merchant Mr. Pleasant John van Sant Winfield Glenn Hesser Willard Hauenstein Wayland Fred Dold Edwin Leeper Mt. Pleasant Glenn Hessers

Locals Work Assignments Mentioned Near Wayland

Russell Davison is employed by Wm. Widmer near Wayland and Raymond Edwards is employed by Ward Exssley near Washington.

Home Russell Davison Wm. Widmer Wayland Raymond Edwards Ward Exssley Washington

Machine Hits Wire Kills Two Workers Near Sioux Rapids

An axle on a truck hauling a graveling machine failed and tipped the load. A long boom touched a 13 200 volt power line, causing a fatal contact. Ole man Wilbur and C G Osweler died. another man suffered a burned hand in the unusual accident southeast of Sioux Rapids.

Sioux Rapids Here Wood Wilbur C. G. Osweler Wien Wilbur Osweler

U.S. Grants Totaling 28000 Accepted by Iowa Board

The Iowa State Board of Education meeting recorded grants totaling more than 28000 for university work. Rockefeller Foundation provided 24600 for general physiology research under Prof J H Bodine. Edward Sprichett bequest released 2000 as first payment. Parke Davis & Co provided 1000 for pathology research at the College of Medicine.

Iowa City State Board of Education Rockefeller Foundation J. H. Bodine State University of Iowa Edward Sprichett Parke, Davis & Co College of Medicine

Chicago market report shows mixed livestock prices and gains

Hogs trade 10 to 20 cents higher with tops near 5.35 for 270 to 360 lb hogs. cattle remain active with fed steers and yearlings up 15 to 25 cents and vealers strong. cows and bulls rise while vealers ease in spots. sheep demand weak with heavy western wools market unsettled. buyers anticipate sizable next day receipts.

Chicago Colorado

Grain table summary from Chicago open market

Chicago grain table shows wheat May at 1.0374, high 1.04, low 1.035. July 1.02, Sep 1.03. Corn May 56, July 58, Sept 59. Oats data present but incomplete. Market quotes reflect slight percentage changes across contracts.

Chicago

Market Bid Prices for Grains Reported in Chicago

In Chicago cash grain notes dated April 1 mixed and yellow corn prices appear with grade breakdowns and percentages for multiple lots, including oats and soybeans. The report lists samples and grade indicators with percentages, highlighting white and yellow corn varieties and corresponding quality notes.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Reports Firm Prices and Mixed Receipts

Chicago April 8 reports a firmer produce market with receipts totaling 16 8423 cases including extra firsts 164 and current receipts 1534. Poultry shows steady receipts with ducks and hens listed in various weight categories and small lots of goose and other items.

Chicago Geere

Stained Glass Window at St. Marys Cathedral Sets Record

A 27 by 67 foot stained glass window at St Marys Cathedral Covington Kentucky is described as among the largest in the world. The feature highlights craft and church history amid local pride.

St. Mary's Cathedral Coving On

Poultry figures show varied weights and counts

The data lists No 2 hens 12, leghorn hens 12 6, springs 17 to 23, stags 14, rocks 10 percent, broilers 17 to 20, young tom turkeys 138, hen tur keys 19, weapons 22.

Memorial Service for Shambaugh Wednesday

IOWA CITY Dr Benjamin F Shambaugh 69 head of political science at the University of Iowa died shortly before 6 pm Sunday Surviving wife a sister Mrs Roger Mahon of Clinton and a brother Dr George Elmer Shambaugh Chicago I ashes will be scattered over the university per his wishes

Iowa City Benjamin F. Shambaugh University of Iowa Shambaugh Roger Mahon Clinton George Elmer Shambaugh Chicago University

Memorial services set for campus figure

Memorial services will be held here Wednesday at 4 p.m. for a campus figure who spent all but the first 16 years of his life there. Details of the services have not been arranged.

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