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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1940
Page
5
Chicago markets show steady undertone as hogs range 4.85 to 6.80 with 170 to 300 pound classes. Cattle trade up 25 to 50 cents with best grades at 11.10 for steer and yearling prices near 9.50 to 11.75 for yearlings and heifers. Sheep rise 1 to 1.25 per head with spring lambs higher and bulk close at 9.50 to 9.75 for midthighs.
Open high low close figures for wheat corn oats rye appear for May Sep and Dec contracts with mixed percent changes and several typographical errors in the August 10 ledger. The data show slight gains in some months and flat or small movements in others across wheat corn oats and rye with closing values around mid to high seven eighths for wheat and around fifty to sixty for corn.
Chicago market update lists corn and oats prices with grain types and bid ranges. Yellow corn backed at 65 to 67 cents, white oats at 31 to 31.5 cents, with variations for multiple lots and weight.
In Brighton on August 10 the Washington County American Legion unit elected officers including Lee Storey as commander and E L Edmonteon as vice commander. Veterans from nearby towns attended a stag meeting at the local Legion Hall.
A Fairfield gathering of Christian church missionary societies drew groups from Washington and Ottumwa. Attendees included Mrs. Julia Parks Mrs. Anna Farrier Mrs. Blanche Mortimore Mrs. Eva Bennett and Mr. Elmina Williams with others from Burlington Bussey and Red Wood Falls.
Max Lyon returns home near Birmingham after three weeks with sister Mrs Leo Allbaugh. The Allbaughs host his family and relatives from Cincinnati and Ft Mitchell visit for two weeks at Dr Barretts. Helen Foster will start work in Corning public schools. Hugh Hall and G A Haygreen families plan west coast trips and Black Hills sightseeing.
Riverside news notes a “make your own sandwich” picnic planned for Tuesday August 13 in the town park, with rain plan to move to the town hall. F W Schnoebelen leads the Better Riverside club and drops the dressing up for a casual meal due to heat. The piece also mentions Pastor Stuart C. Peterson's vacation fishing and motorboating, and local staff attending a telephone company gathering in Mount Pleasant.
A pair of young men wore uniforms like Hitler's bodyguard on Des Moines streets to test reactions. The stunt caused alarm and two required explanations that it was a joke. Bystanders expressed that the gag was in poor taste and dangerous.
Pilotburg residents plan community effort to reshingle the local church roof as the harvest wraps up. The Aid ladies will provide a meal after work. Highlights include Fred Mouser’s kidney stone illness improving and Larry Campbell turning seven with a community birthday gathering.
Paul Warnell of Marshalltown pleaded guilty in municipal court to unlawful assembly tied to a two county wild ride that forced a car off the road and led to a chase. Six youths were involved with Clark Cook facing similar charges and other youths sent to Grundy Center for proceedings.
Lorraine daughter of South English and Miss Wileen Luckey returned to work at the American Pearl Button Co. in Muscatine after visits at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. Newton Whetstine. Gladys, Donald Boyd and Claire Whetstine of Haskins were otras visitors at the Whetstine home.
Magazine item from Columbus Junction notes Rev. Neal Dodd of St. Mary of the Angels in Hollywood has married many film stars including Mary Pickford and Clark Gable and is a grandson of the late Dr and Mrs B G Neal of Columbus Junction. It also mentions local births, a 102nd birthday coming for Mrs Lucy Sprague Brooks, and a camp in Camp Abe Lincoln with Tri-T girls.
New Orleans reports Red Cross efforts to evacuate Crowley Louisiana with a special train. Citizens join railroad and water transport officials to aid agencies in feeding clothing and treating more than 10 000 refugees. Governor Jones appeals for aid and motorboats are moved overland to flood towns.
We express deep gratitude to friends and neighbors for the assistance sympathy and floral offerings during the loss of our husband and father Mrs. O. P. Cnossen Children and Grandchildren
Day trips to Cass Lake Minnesota for a week with S Johnston J J Robertson Bruce Jennings O C Buffington W J and Keith Robertson in northwestern Nebraska to buy cattle for winter feeding. Former Fredonia school pupils and teachers plan annual reunion at Columbus chautauqua park cabin on August 22 with Mrs Nellie Meeker as secretary.
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