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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1938

Page

8

Sunrise Easter Service Held At United Presbyterian Church

A sunrise Easter service in Crawfordsville drew about thirty two attendees. The service featured a talk on The Easter Hope by Leigh Soule of the Washington Y M C A, vocal solo by Ruth Barnes, a quartet, and a baptism with new members received during the communion.

Nellie Manners Crawfordsville United Presbyterian Jesus Methodist Ruth Marie Rieh Marie Darbyshire Presbyterian Church

Markets Chicago Livestock Report April 19 Prices

Chicago markets show hogs 25 to 35 cents lower than Monday with top at 8.75. Hogs range from 8.20 to 8.70 for various weights. Cattle and calves steady with beef steers 9.00 to 10.75, cows 5.75 to 7.75, calves 5.50 to 10.08. Sheep steady with lambs 8.00 to 8.50 and yearlings 7.00 to 8.25. Estimated tomorrow arrivals include cattle 8,000 hogs 8,000 sheep 4,000.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Journal subscription representative D F Macon reports on briefs from nearby towns. Items cover local happenings, upcoming events, and community notices with quick updates at a regional level.

Local residents report road moisture and crop notes

Mr and Mrs James I Lowe of Brighton R2 and Mr and Mrs Sam Baker of Sunset were seen in the county seat this week. They mention needing chains to traverse the dirt road and express that moisture is helpful. They note oats and wheat are growing and describe the grass as looking fine.

James I. Lowe Brighton R. 2 Sam Baker Sunset

Laughing Through Pain Scarce in Domestic Scene

A brief domestic vignette shows a mother advising composure as a child recounts a minor injury from a hammer. The exchange centers on resilience and coping, capturing a quiet family moment with gentle humor.

Local readers and farmers listed in city notices

Mrs Harry Campbell of R 4 and residents from Woodman John Hamil Columbus Junction Oscar Sheetz Washington R 3 and others are named among early customers in this city. The note mentions farmland families and livestock as part of community profiles and moral sayings by Henry Van Dyke.

John Hamil Columbus Junction Oscar Sheetz Washington Lockett Chas. Davis Ainsworth Victor Blattner R. I Harry Long Keota Harry McConnell Havre

Community notes from West Chester and surroundings

Local residents share greetings and updates from Monday with callers mentioning weddings rings humor, neighbors and friends, schoolchildren, and visits. Names include Margaret Keysers, Chris Jensen, Jeptha Walton, I F Coffey, Milo DeLong, W F Flynn, Lester Lease, Mrs Robert Gormly, Forrest Davidson, Veda Twinam, Alice Holmes, T M Holmes, Clarence Fletcher, Lois Fletcher, and Pratk Flet.

Erloo Robert Gormly Forrest Davidson Omaha Nebraska Clarence Moorhead Veda Twinam Chicago W. W. Twinam Alice Holmes Elkader T. M. Holmes Clarence Fletcher Davenport Lois Fletcher Moline Pratk Fl

Hebrews Cradled in Arabian Desert

The Hebrew people were cradled in the Arabian desert and migrated in small tribal groups between the fifteenth and twelfth centuries BC, finally settling in Palestine.

Arabian Desert Palestine

Wood from storm debris and lesson in trust

A brief note mentions turning blown down limbs into wood after a storm and jokes about future happenings. J. R. Griggs Produce quips about being ahead on the home daily. The writer closes with thanks.

Lester J. R. Griggs

New Ultra Violet Sterilization Lamps Promise Safe Food and Air

An article describes portable ultra violet lamp devices that sterilize food air and utensils with low current, claiming safety for humans. It notes human tears as antiseptic and references the Big Dipper, eyewear, and average milk production. The piece mentions Indianapolis auto races on Decoration Day and predicts heavy spectator interest and a loser’s hardship.

Indianapolis race raises purse to reward all drivers

Indianapolis motor speedway increases the Memorial Day 506 mile race purse to about 100000 dollars by guaranteeing at least 500 dollars to every starter. The top prizes remain 20000 for first, 10000 for second, and 5000 for third, with decreasing amounts for lower finishes. Safety upgrades include a concrete pit zone, new retaining wall, track hump removal, paved safety aprons, reinforced guard rails, and a tunnel to the infield.

Indianapolis The Speedway Edide Rickenbacker

Betty Boulton Named Valedictorian at Columbus City High

Betty Boulton daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Boulton Columbus City earned a four year average of 93.2 and will be valedictorian of her class Russell Newell son of Hugh Newell is salutatorian with a 92.8 average Declamatory winner Craig Huston took second in the humorous division at the state contest held Friday evening at Flora with Supt H E B Northey and English teacher Cleve Robertson in attendance.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Betty Boulton Verne’ Boulton Columbus City Russell Newell Hugh Newell Craig Huston Flora H. EB. Northey Cleve Robertson Dorothy Weber

Chicago Produce Market Summary

Chicago April 19 market notes show eggs strong with receipts 21,943 cases and mix of extras firsts and current receipts. Butter steady with 12,698 tubs and varied grade offerings. Poultry mostly steady with ranges for broilers ducks geese and turkeys. roosters listed in the 13 14% range.

Chicago

Foggiest Spot in United States Named Moosepeak Lighthouse

The foggiest location in the United States is identified as Moosepeak Lighthouse at the bay mouth of Fundy.

United States Moosepeak Bay of Fundy

Chicago Grain Tahkie Open WHEAT CORN OATS figures

Grain table shows May July and Sept quotes for WHEAT CORN and OATS with various percentages. Listed values include May 83 percent, July 824 percent, Sept 82 percent for WHEAT. May 59 percent, July 61 percent, Sept 62 percent for CORN. and May 29 percent, July 27 percent, Sept 27 percent for OATS with additional figures and anomalies.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Price Ranges Reported

In Chicago on April 19 the market listings show mixed feed grades at 59 percent, No 4 mixed at 56 to 57, No 1 yellow at 60 to 61, No 2 yellow 69 to 61, No 3 yellow 57 to 59, No 4 yellow 55 to 57, No 2 white 69 to 60, No 3 white 58 to 59, No 4 white 57, and sample grade 51 to 55 percent.

Chicago

Soybean Market Report Opens Mixed For May July Oct

Market notes show May, July and October Soybean futures with 94 percent basis and a 9345 level mentioned. Traders watch open, high, low and close activity as price action develops across contracts.

Many Kinds of Chile Across Mexican Varieties

The Mexican chile shows many variants including red and green chiles, black chiles, wild quipin, and chiles from Vera Cruz San Luis Potosi Oaxaca plus numerous other types.

Chile Vera Cruz San Luis Potosi Oaxaca

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