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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1948
Page
8
Livestock markets in Chicago on April 21 show hogs 11 000 head with gains of 50 to 75 cents for many grades. Cattle and calves trading active with higher prices for steers and heifers. cows down 25 to 50 cents, bulls mixed. Sheep receipts 1 500 with slaughter lambs and woolly grades steady to firm. Tops and mid range prices listed for various weight classes and product cuts.
The report shows hogs leading at 25.74 per unit while weather remains fair tonight. Tomorrow is expected to bring partly cloudy skies and a warmer trend.
Chicago market reports show hens and colored fryers steady to firm with varied prices and eggs at 38 566 cases on hand. In Mt Pleasant a mental health conference discussed auxiliary plans, a Gold Star Mothers Tea, a hospital dance, and a joint officer installation April 27 at the K of C hall with public attendance invited.
Ellen Hartnett, field representative for the Iowa State Education Association, will speak at Washington junior college's Vocational Guidance Conference on Friday, April 23. Her talk, Teaching as a Career, highlights her long career in Iowa education from rural schools to Jasper county superintendent, with extensive university study and leadership in state and national education groups.
The VFW Auxiliary met last evening at the KC ball where Mrs. Dale Fuhr was initiated into the organization. Thirty essays have been received in the county contest sponsored by the auxiliary.
A Springfield family welcomes Mrs Hines named American mother of the year by the Golden Rule Foundation after a statewide selection from 51 candidates and three extras. The modest home buzzes with congratulants as the mother receives honors from nation, husband, and 10 children.
Guard officers stated that members enlisted and serving on the bill’s effective date would be exempt from induction under the proposed selective service and universal military training measures. Capt. Charles Snyder said vacancies remain in the Washington troop with a recruiting table at the upcoming Sport Show in the armory Thursday and Friday night, with Lt. Wayne Limerman Jr. or Cpl. Robert L. Clark available to answer questions. The unit will also display current weapons at the show.
Heating granulated honey in a water jacket liquefies it with minimal color and aroma changes. At 145 to 160 degrees F for one hour the honey remains essentially unchanged, suitable for straining and bottling. Hot-filled honey stays liquid longer after cooling.
The oldest, Herbert Jr., remains home and serves as president of the Hines School of Business at Springfield. Other siblings pursue diverse careers in nursing, construction, engineering, music, and chemistry.
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