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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1948

Page

7

August 9 Deadline For Death Benefits Of Social Security

Burlington officials note the last date to file lump sum death benefit claims for those who died outside the United States between December 6 1941 and August 16 1946. Congress extended two years from August 1946 but that deadline ends August 9 1948, urging eligible survivors to apply at the Social Security Office in the 206 Post Office Building.

Burlington United States Ma N. M. Treat Social Security Administration Mr. Treat Congress Mr Treat Post Office

Two Die in Des Moines Area Car Truck Collision

In Des Moines County near highway 165 three miles east of Des Moines two men identified as Robert L. McAlister 72 and Walter B. Wilson 62 were killed when their car collided with a light panel truck. The car carried Mr and Mrs Clarence Roth both injured described as in critical condition.

Des Moines Upaaig le Moines Mien Here Robert L. MeAlister Walter BE. Wil Clarence Roth Critica McAlister Foxhuilt Do Des Moines Wilson

Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Mixed

Hogs 5 500 head mostly steady to 25 cents higher. top at 31.50. Bulk 170-250 lb 20.25-31.25. heavier weights scarce. Sows 26.75-27.50 under 800 lbs, 25-26.75 800-360 lbs. Cattle calves steady to 60 cents off. best steers 40.25. cows 16-24. vealers steady. Sheep 1,000 head. lambs 29.00-29.50. ewes steady. mixed native ewes 12.25.

Poultry Market Report Mentions Freight and Prices

The record lists poultry counts by category such as hens leghorn and hybrid plus colored fryers and springs with hundreds of cases and mixed browns and whites. It also shows grain futures for wheat corn oats and soybeans with unsettled open high low and close figures across several months.

Hatcher Reaches Washington City Golf Final

Bill Hatcher advanced to the Washington city golf tournament final by defeating Clint Stewart 7 up in the semifinal. Hatcher opened with three straight birdies and led 3-2 early as Stewart fought but could not match Hatcher's pace. Jim Roach waits to meet the Tucker Phillips winner for a shot at Hatcher in the final.

Bill Hatcher Washington City Clint Stewart Hatcher Stewart Stright Jim Roach Gene Tucker T. R. Phillips

States keep no periodic license reevaluation except North Carolina

The article notes that aside from North Carolina which started this year, no state re examines drivers periodically for license renewals, highlighting a nationwide practice.

North Carolina

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