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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1950

Page

7

Dairy bloc rejects plan to lower price supports

The nation’s leading dairy groups oppose a proposed slight reduction in government price supports to boost butter and milk consumption. They warn the move would flood markets, while Brannan holds supports steady at about 1950 levels with butter at 60 cents per pound through April 1, 1951.

Sam American Butter Institute of Chicago National Milk Producers Federation Charles F. Brannan Gvernment

Former Wayland Girl To Marry in Denver

Mary Kathryn Widmer of Denver and Otis Wedum of Idaho Springs plan a wedding in Denver next week. The note lists Easter visits, family moves, new births, visitors from Chicago and Iowa City, and community notes from Wayland including church classes and local society activities.

Wayland Denver Oral Conrad Javerly Harvey Conrad L. N. Roberts Richard Wornstaff Bergh Hixson Clair Sodergren Bert Bain Urban Te Bockhorst Washington Harold Wenger Rodney Ray Hedwin Arthur John Arbogast Leo Wagner Leslie Dean The

Sedans and Sedan Chairs In Paris Cafes

Seventeenth century Paris cafes featured ladies seated in sedan chairs outside, sipping coffee while waiters served from tucked windows. The scene reflects early curb service traditions before modern dining norms took hold.

Paris

Young Parents Urged To Do Baby-Sitting To Gain Experience

New York. Mrs. Sidone Gruenberg former director of the Child Study Association of America says young parents gain practical childrearing experience by doing their own babysitting. She argues smaller families reduce inherited know how and colleges focus on irrelevant courses. She favors community babysitting exchanges and cooperative child care despite housing management concerns.

New York Sidone Gruenberg Child Study Association of America

Nylon two way suit tests in subarctic cold reported

WHITE HORSE YUKON TERRITORY Canadian pilots and ground troops tested a two way nylon pile suit designed to be worn without wool or underwear. The wearer dons two nylon pile layers with fur like texture, one inside and one outside, plus a hood and multiple zippers for subarctic temperatures. The design aims to replace bulky wool and enhances mobility.

White Horse Yukon Territory Subarc

Vision of Virgin Mary in El Rio Mostly Water Stain

In El Rio California a large crowd gathered to view a claimed vision of the Virgin Mary but Msgr Anthony Jacobs and Rev John Feselman ruled it a watermark on wooden surface. Manuel Reyes sparked the event by reporting the sighting while repairing his mother's new house. Traffic control by California highway patrols grew crowds from 500 to about 1200 by midnight.

EL Rio Calif Anthony Jacobs California Jacobs John Feselman Guadalupe Manuel Reyes Ventura Reyes State Highway Patrol

Markets Chicago livestock prices show wide range by weight

A Chicago market review lists hogs with 19 to 260 lb grades selling 14.25 to 16.15 per cwt and heavier hogs down to 12.75. Cattle steer prices run 25.50 to 28.25 with a load yearling at 29.00, heifers to 28.00, cows 19.50 to 21.00, bulls 21.00 to 23.25. Sheep lambs bring 25.00 to 27.50. ewes 10.50 to 13.50, with some specialty buyers at 14.00.

Chicago

Atomic Whiskey Takes Man to the Hoosegow

Lloyd W. Jackson, 45, admitted in court his still was for making an explosive device rather than whiskey. He pleaded guilty to charges, was fined $100, and sentenced to six months in jail by U.S. District Judge Rubey M. Halen.

Louis Lloyd W. Jackson Hed . S Rubey M. Halen Jackson

Chicago Grain Table Snapshot With Mixed Movements

Chicago markets show varied grain changes with Corn May and July futures drifting amid spots and ranges. Soybeans display modest shifts with May and November contracts trading around two to three percent gains and losses across listed months.

Roof Fire Damages Brighton Home of James Bitner

Brighton fire department responded to a noon time roof fire at James Bitner residence. Ira Sehater reported the alarm. Fire damage was confined to the roof shingles and soaked by water. insurance partially covers the loss.

Bitner James Bitner Ira Sehater

Two Frenchwomen Meet Uncle and See Teeth Trick

In Minneapolis Jeanne and Georgette Soulard, visiting their uncle Rev. William C. Soulard, marvel at American false teeth for the first time in 45 years. The priest demonstrates by removing and snapping a set to the astonishment of the sisters.

Minneavolis Jupi

Fire starter blamed on chimney spark

The blaze is attributed to a chimney spark. The Bitners are staying temporarily with Mrs. Bitner’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Shidter.

Bitner Mrs Levi Shidter

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