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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1950
Page
7
Cattle sales show salable 11 000 calves 400 active with fed steers and heifers mostly steady. Cows closing strong to 25 cents higher. bulls and dealers strong. Prices recorded include two loads 1200 lb fed steers at 32.75, high to choice steers 30.00 to 31.25, medium to low good 24.50 to 27.00, cows 18.25 to 23.00, cutters 16.50 to 18.00, and feeders 26 to 31.00 for dealers.
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Merle and Mrs. Cotton narrowly avoid disaster when a back door on their four door sedan opens while traveling home. Their four year old Tracy falls back into the car seat unharmed. The family had safety catches but the lock failed.
In West Chester on April 21 a Methodist church service will feature a painting donation by Mrs. Walter Duval in memory of her mother Lizzie Winegarden. The piece Christ at the Door by Salman will be dedicated with Linda and Peggy Stewart unveiling. Mario Capelli leads weekend revival meetings.
A West Chester letter criticizes Ottumwa and other boards for promoting students with weak English skills. It urges boards to test graduates on reading, writing, and spelling, discusses district reorganization, and calls on parents to push for higher educational standards and accountability.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Columbus Junction announces officers for the year led by Don Fogle as commander and Franklin Gabriel as senior vice commander. Also named are roles for junior vice commander adjutant post advocate and others. The article lists the full slate of names and positions.
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