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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1939

Page

5

Leche Appears Before Grand Jury In Louisiana Graft Case

Former Louisiana Governor Richard W. Leche is pictured with U S Attorney Rene Viesca in New Orleans as he prepares to testify before the grand jury regarding graft and corruption allegations in state administration. He is to answer questions about WPA labor and materials used for two buildings on his country estate.

Richard W. Leche Louisiana U. S Rene Viesca New Orleans Grand Jury Leche WPA

Cover Interior of Havre Schoolhouse with New Material

Joe Wittmer helps S. C. Wittmer cover Havre school interior with Stay-Lite New-wood improving appearance and insulation of the country school. Numerous local residents and relatives are noted in a sequence of visits and gatherings around Havre and nearby towns.

Havre

Shooting Victim 11 Year Old in Westville Accident

An 11 year old boy Frank Garrigan of Westville New Jersey died after an automatic pistol discharged while he and two playmates examined it. The incident occurred during a prank like household rule dispute leading to a tragic outcome.

Frank Garrigan Westville N. J

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Journal Subscription Representative D. F. Macon compiles brief local items from nearby towns. Short notices cover civic events, school activities, and small community updates of interest to readers in the region.

David Durst Wellman R 4 Evening Journal Daily News

Riverside Day in Washington Park Draws Large Crowd

The Riverside celebration drew many visitors from Washington and beyond with meals, ice cream, and shaded park spaces. Local residents Alvin Hasty and James Havel Jr. patronized stands while weather and farming discussions kept the community active.

Riverside Washington Alvin C. Hasty James Havel, Jr

Local Families Share Dinner Guests Across Washington

Lin home in Washington hosted Reverend Eastwood for Tuesday dinner at the El mer Mason home. Charlie Zieglow sky and family joined Elmer Graber and family and Mes Cloyee Ziegslowsky for Sunday dinner at the John Zietlowsky home. Mrs. traymond Sankey and Mrs. Brock with two grandsons visited Frank Pratt on Thursday. Walter Westen and Martin Westen shared Sunday dinner.

Lewis Hering Havre Joe Wittmer S. C. Wittmer Sam Wittmer Pwicht Samuel Peter Witting Kalona Hiram Westen Noble Ed Rinner Marjorie Noble C. B. Reed Washington Frank Pratt Raymond Sankey Wood Martin Westen Walter Westen Albert Zieelowsky Edward Alberta bKvert Westen Olde Harold Wilson Www F McConnell Harry McConnell August Zieclowsky Otto Frey For Wittmer A. RR. Smith Peal Tennessee Mre Boe Arthard Edna Frank

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Grows Since 1923

The Carlsbad area expanded from 700 acres when Carlsbad Caverns became a national park in 1923 to 49 448 acres today. The park now includes many explored and unexplored caves across its expanded surface.

Carlsbad Caverns

Taverns Licensed Gratis to Widows and Needy in NYC

A Columbia University Press study reports that three New York City taverns once granted licenses at no cost to widows or other needy individuals, reflecting a charitable practice in historical licensing of taverns.

New York City Columbia University Press

Loving kindness and English telephone manners

A mother explains loving kindness to a six year old using bread with jam. The boy distinguishes kindness from loving kindness. A humorous exchange follows about English telephone greetings and communication.

Length and growth of whales and Alaska campus data

Whales are 20 feet long at birth and reach adulthood with rapid development. They become parents around 24 percent of years and veterans at 15. They may reach 100 feet and weigh 150 tons when full grown. The University of Alaska sits about three miles from Fairbanks on the Alaska railroad and spans 2 560 acres.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Alaska

Paleontologist Uncovers Large Wild Dog Skeletons

University of Oklahoma paleontologist De J Willis Stovall reports discovering skeletons he believes belong to wild dogs twice as large as a man that roamed Oklahoma millions of years ago.

de. J. Willis Stovall University of Oklahoma Oklahoma

Hogs and cattle market roundup at Chicago fair

Market data shows hogs steady to 10 cents higher with top at 6.80 and 180 to 240 lb hogs 6.50 to 6.75. Cattle active and steady on yearlings and light steers with top at 10.25 for light weights. cows scarce and slightly lower. Spring lambs strong with 8.75 to 8.90 and top at 9.00. natives ewes 2.50 to 3.50. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 4,000 hogs 12,000 sheep 6,000.

Chicago

Chicago Market Report Highlights Corn Mixes and Receipts

Chicago prices show mixed corn grades with percentages listed for various lots and types. Grain receipts appear incomplete with unclear car counts and values.

Chicago Grain Table Signals Wheat Decline

Chicago on August 2 reports the grain table with Wheat May at 66% 67% 66% 64% percent for Open High Low Close and other months showing varied limits. Corn and Oats show declines and slight gains across May September and December contracts.

Chicago

Community Sale At HoGs Ends Week With Strong Demand

HoGs reports a large sale last Friday with buyers from far and near. Sixty head of white face cattle including steers and heifers, calves, several milk cows, fat heifers, and various cattle and calves listed. Also 1150 shores, pig sows, sheep, 150 head sold last week, 75 ewes listed. Whitaker & Son, Murs.

Market rate fragment reflects mixed rye and agricultural futures

Fragmentary OCR shows percentages for rye and other grains across months, indicating fluctuating futures or prices. Specific values appear incomplete, listing figures like 27% 28% and 45 46 44% with unclear context or commodity labels.

Chicago Produce Market Slashes Fresh Firsts Amid Volatile Receipts

Chicago reports unsettled produce trading with receipts totaling 11 085 cases and fresh firsts at 15 percent. Extra firsts and dirties noted. Poultry line shows 43 or ducks 10 to 10 percent, reflecting limited demand in an uneven market.

Chicago

The Word Chemurgy Definition Explained

The term chemurgy combines Greek chemi meaning chemistry with ergon meaning work to describe applying chemistry to farming for practical uses. It signifies putting chemistry to work for the farmer.

Chemurgy Chemi Ergon

Gorman Women Willet Not Hop Jomen of Germany

Gorman women Willet not hope Jomen of Germany participated in a hop skip and jump event.

Gorman Willet Jomen Germany

Milan Cathedral Size and Attendance

The Milan cathedral in Italy covers 14 000 square yards and can hold about 40 000 people. It attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Milan Italy

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