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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1947

Page

5

From Little Acorns To Fund for Atomic Bomb Beginnings

In February 1940 a fund of $6,000 was set aside to begin research on the atomic bomb. This marked the start of the $2,000,000,000 expenditure required to complete the project.

Local residents head to new posts and visits across states

Local news notes Bill Limerman returns from Champaign with his aunt and Ralph Young heads to Waterloo for plant manager duties. Others visit relatives in Indianapolis and Dubuque while many travel for banquets, schooling, and family visits across Iowa and neighboring states.

Bill Limerman Champaign Ill W. G. Eldridge Ralph Young Waterloo

Notice of Hearing on Receiver Final Report in Washington IA

Official notice to all parties of Washington County Iowa that a hearing will be held August 1947 at 9:00 AM in the Washington Court House on the Receiver L H Orr Final Report. The report includes a Sheriff's Deed, financial statement, and request to approve accounting and fees and to discharge the Receiver and surety. Attorneys Baldrige & Bailey represent the Receiver.

Julius Wulf Highland Township Washington Haskins Geo. J. Breitenbach Whittaker Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Board of Earl Booth William Gamon Maurice Crawford Poland Columbus City Evergreen Farm C, EH Pierce & Son District Court OF Washington County Ed Stout Clerk of the District Court of L. H. Orr City of

Fishes Found to Be Vocal Says Britannica

Britannica reports fishes once thought mute actually vocalize, producing grunts, toots, chirps, clicks, rattles, hums and drums. The article highlights diverse sounds across species and notes behavioral contexts in mating and communication.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Hogs sell at month’s highs then ease in Chicago markets

Chicago markets report July hogs at all time highs for the month with top at 29.00, then a decline as slaughter and dressed trade slowed. Prices for various weights and classes across hogs, steers, heifers, cows, calves, lambs and sheep are listed, noting declines and firmness in different categories.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Grain Market Update

Chicago cash grain prices hold on wheat and oats while corn slips slightly. Wheat and oat listings show varied grades and quality with modest shifts. corn prices mostly move down a dime to two.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Aug 2 Open High Low Close

Market brief notes grain trading range in Chicago with open high low and close values. No detailed figures provided in readable text.

Chicago

East Highland Social News Update

East Highland notes report Alma May Heck helps with housework for Mrs. Ardel Gerot this week and cared for Dean while the Gerots traveled. George Lunzquist visited relatives Gary Gayle and Lois Mincer. The Swailes family hosted meals and threshing helpers. The Forbes family visited Prymek and rode to West Chester in a new Chevrolet. Prymek and Mincer family farming activity noted.

Henry Prymek East Highland Alma May Heck Ardel Gerot Little Dean George Lunzquist Gary Gayle Lois Mincer Marie Swailes Frank Dvorak Frank Mincer Leona Ann J. E. Swailes Ray Forbes Leroy West Chester Floyd Prymek James Longquist Linwood Heck Fred Lear

Hefty Hippo Size and Adaptations Described

The hippopotamus weighs about four tons, second only to the elephant. Its hide reaches nearly two inches thick and may itself exceed a quarter of a ton. It can walk along riverbeds underwater, closing ears and nostrils and surfacing every six to seven minutes. Its plant diet helps keep river channels clear.

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