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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1941
Page
7
Chicago markets show hogs at 9 000 head with bulk good and choice 8.70 to 9.00 and top 9.05 for 270 to 380 lb. Sows 7.75 to 8.25. Sheep 12 000 head with lambs steady to up to 11.25 top. slaughter ewes 7.25. Cattle 65 500 head steady to strong with steers 9.50 to 12.00 and yearlings up to 13.60. best heifers 11.55. vealers 13.00 top. Estimated receipts: cattle 1 000 hogs 8 000 sheep 6 000.
Charles W. Long Jr an Iowa Southern Utility credit employee announces his acceptance of a position with the Commercial Investment Trust corporation of Des Moines. He will move to new duties beginning April 21 after severing ties with ISU. Long and his wife plan to establish a home in the area as the job includes travel in the region.
Twenty six Y boys opened the kite season in Washington at Lincoln school field as part of the YMCA Easter vacation program. In workmanship Tom Goodwin won first Bob Loxan second Keith Williams third. In flying Robert Skipton won first Leo Lewis second Keith Williams third. About 200 spectators witnessed large soaring kites and skilled moves. Prizes included two flashlights two knives and two soft balls.
Mr Long to operate from the Des Moines branch with territory to be designated later. He brings prior experience in the credit department as I.S.A and previously worked at the Washington State Bank for several years.
Refreshments featured a floral blue crystal centerpiece from honoree’s great grandson Eddie Halligan of Muscatine. Ecards and bouquets poured in from family including daughter Mrs Mike Jekel of Westwood California. Mrs Riley mother of six daughters with grandchildren and great grandchildren. She joined the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club on April.
Mrs. FE Riley honored as guest of honor at a Davenport connected party in Crawfordsville. The event hosted by daughter Mrs. Leo Hines featured bunco at three tables with prizes to Mrs. Irene Schroeder Edith Rose Verlee Smith and a traveling prize to Mrs. Vernon Halligan.
Colorado boasts the highest elevation in the United States with an average altitude around 3,800 feet, marking a distinctive geographic benchmark for the region.
Chicago April 15 grain table lists Wheat Corn and Oats with May July September futures. Open highs lows and closes show varied moves across Wheat at May, July, Sep, Corn around 67 68 and Soybeans around 1.16 to 1.23 in different months. The OCR text includes several garbled entries and errors.
Chicago cash grain quotes show mixed corn and soybeans. Prices include yellow and white corn ranging 68 to 72 percent moisture readings, oats at 28 to 36 percent, and soybeans with several yellow and white lots priced around 18 percent.
Funeral services for Joseph Bryah Kulp 81 of Columbus Junction were held at United Presbyterian church after his death Tuesday at home in Columbus City following a two week illness. Born September 5 1859 in Hannibal Missouri he was married to Elizabeth Bailey. Survived by three sons Howard Robert Noah two daughters Myrtle Sturdivan Elsie Allen a brother Sumner Kulp and a half sister Louella Brown. a son Hilton preceded him in death. Burial was in Columbus City Cemetery.
In 1932 only 40 percent of livestock moved to markets by highway. By last year department of agriculture studies of 67 major markets show 62 percent of cattle and 68 percent of hogs traveled to market in motor trucks.
Midway Sale Co holds Wednesday auctions in Columbus. A Friday Community Sale occurs at City Feed Yard with listing for April 16. Household goods sale led by Mrs. Frank Kurtz at 305 South Ave CC Washington.
Donald F. Smith 71 of Dubuque dies from injuries after a sharp pointed stick struck him in the face by a playmate more than a week ago. He suffered a puncture wound and lockjaw after failing to seek prompt treatment.
Two Milwaukee lovers Carl Kuester and Martha Krocker, both flying enthusiasts, flew separately to Dubuque to marry before an Iowa health bill becomes law. Justice Thomas M. Darrett performed the ceremony.
Fire damaged the Will Wooley residence in South Hill when a spark on the roof ignited the attic. Neighbors arrived quickly and the blaze was controlled before the fire company reached the scene. Water and smoke damaged an upstairs room but no one was harmed.
Westbound local No. 3 Davenport to Kansas City departs 9 58 a m. No 25 Southwest Limited 1 45 a m. Eastbound No. 8 Kansas City Davenport local departs 5 14 p m. No 26 Southwest Limited 1 19 a m. Daily except Sunday Nos 8 and 8. Burlington Trailways schedule lists buses from Washington 6 08 a m 9 18 p m 8 53 p m and 3 55 p m 12 02 a m 10 23 a m all eastbound to Chicago Tickets sold at Bus Depot Candy Kitchen North Side Square Cantoni agong.
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