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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1940
Page
7
A proposed Belgian law curtails penalties from six months to five years for anyone involved in political activities who receives loans gifts or other advantages from foreign sources, reshaping accountability for international political influence.
A Columbia University Press study finds students in foreign schools outperform American peers by about four language mastery levels, signaling stronger overall linguistic proficiency and educational approaches abroad.
Chicago markets report as of April 26 shows hogs 500 head, steady tone but thin offerings. Cattle around 100 head with week gains: top steer averages near 12.35, yearlings up to 12.25, heavy weights scarce and select heifers around 10.65, cows strong and cutters 5.90 to 6.00. Sheep 2,000 head with western lambs 54 to 65 cents lower for the week and tops near 11.00.
Open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and rye on May July and Sept contracts. Notable prices include wheat May at 1.20 and corn May around 64 to 64 and rye May at 70 percent with subsequent July and September figures showing minor shifts.
Chicago April quotes report mixed corn for grades 1 and 2 mostly white at 74 percent, 1 yellow at 67 to 68 percent, 2 yellow at 67 to 65 percent, and 3 yellow at 87 percent. Oats list grade 2 mixed 32 percent, sample mixed 39 percent, grade 1 feed 41 percent, grade 2 white 44 to 45 percent, and grade 3 white 44 percent.
Chicago today reports steady market conditions with receipts totaling 40,384 cases. Extra firsts make up 16 percent, fresh firsts 14 percent, current receipts 15 percent, dirties 144 percent, and checks 14 percent.
A 1940 41 officers list and plans for the Katona Baptist church rally were featured with a Woman's Baptist Missionary Society program at the church. Mrs W D Booth led devotionals on Love from John 15 and Congo mission studies were presented by Mrs J N Dodd.
Dr J R McKirahan and his son Bob escaped unharmed after a car rolled into a ditch near Wayland on Sunday night blinded by an oncoming vehicle. They backed out onto the highway and continued their drive. Also noted were funeral services for infant Thomas Lee Magdefrau of Yarmouth and a local T T T gathering hosted by Mrs A R Meyer with twelve members present and a guest.
The note lists multiple birthday celebrations for people including Lafe and Lester Hamil age seventeen and Jane Baldrige age sixteen. It also records an election of officers for a Three Quarter Century club in Winfield with President Mrs J N Dodd and other officers named.
Ernest Cowman a 44 year old farmer living near Percy was found dead in a field near a fence. The 410 gauge shotgun discharged as he climbed the fence while bringing in stock, killing him instantly.
At Sam Houston State Teachers College in Huntsville Texas newsprint is now produced from castor plant pulp. The paper from castor bean stalk is described as ideal as a filler for book paper and suitable for printing the school newspaper.
Washington Tag No 26 A FP A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month. Worshipful Master McBride presides and W Yard serves as secretary in the local lodge record.
Schedule notices list westbound and eastbound trains with regular stops and times, including Golden State Limited Nos 2 and 4, Californian, local and mixed trains, Knoxville and Davenport lines, and regional Burlington Trailways bus times. agents Gantonl and Anderson note ticket purchases at the depot.
Anamosa resident J. L. Chiodini will visit tomorrow with Mr. and Mrs. Rex Frank. Shoppers include Mrs. Rose Marr of Ainsworth Mrs. Amelia Geret Riverside G. V. Lund Ottumwa and Mrs Ki S Beauchamp Crawfordsville. Minnie Jennings leaves for Long Beach Calif after a year in Wellman with the Adams family. Adams Jimmy and Jennings joined the Crossett home guests last night as others traveled to Iowa City for a play.
British Admiral Sir Charles Morton Forbes, a hero of the Jutland battle, now at 60 directs operations of British naval activities off Norway during the Scandinavian theater.
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