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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1942
Page
7
Duvall announces awards for West Point 4-H with Marion McDowell as club president and Bertha Flading showing grand and reserve champions. Blue and red ribbons honor Fairview Farmerettes Headliners and others across numerous booth displays and projects.
Markets show hogs 9000 head with 10 cent gains on heavy weights and sows to 15.15 while top hogs reach 15.10. Cattle activity includes 4500 head with yearlings and steers to 16.40 and heifers steady, week’s decline noted. Sheep and lambs jump with spring lambs up 10 to 20 cents and bulk at 15.50. native ewes around 6.50.
The report lists expected receipts for tomorrow: hogs six thousand, cattle one thousand, and sheep two thousand across the auction.
Chicago reports show eggs with receipts of 10 021 cases and varied freshness levels, market steady with firsts at 34 percent and extra firsts at 351 percent. Poultry receipts stand at 1 car and 17 trucks, with White Rocks prices easing and overall balance steady to firm for White Rock springs at 25.
Daily cash grain prices for corn oats and soybeans in Chicago with various graded lots. Prices show yellow and white corn lots around 83 to 84 cents and 1.04 for oats, soybeans at 1.71 and 1.79 with multiple color grades and weights.
Chicago August 20 grain table provides brief market figures and closing ranges for wheat corn and oats with small upticks noted in morning trading by local exchange reporters.
Trading data shows Wheat Sep, Dec, and May futures with fractional gains around 1.18 to 1.25 percent. Corn and Soybeans display varied quotes with several months posting around 83 to 90 percent equivalents, while Oats and Rye futures move in modest percentage ranges.
Twenty one women attended a golf luncheon at the elu house. Twelve played in the afternoon with Mrs A W Crow winning the golf ball for the lowest stroke on No 4. Bridge followed at two tables. The final luncheon of the summer series will be held next week at the club house.
The American Legion Auxiliary hosted a picnic supper at Sunset Park for members children and Junior Auxiliary members. About 25 attended with Mrs. Helen Ward chairing the supper committee assisted by Mrs Rodney Arnold. Mrs Carl Voorhees led a brief business meeting and plans for the year were discussed.
Jessie Sage of Chicago arrived yesterday to stay several days as a houseguest of Mr. and Mrs. George Masson. She plans to visit her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sage in Des Moines after completing time with the Massons. The note lists J. Donald Hazen’s Sea address and mentions Decorah residents Mrs. Merrill Harkness and her daughters Lea Lu and Susan Jane visiting.
Nettie Nyla Donovan of Prighton advertises an Oakland eight in prime condition for cash terms. Remaining details are limited to the listed name and location with a garbled tail.
Juanita Weidner was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted in her mother Edith Weidner’s home. About 22 guests enjoyed bingo and gifts for the bride to be. She will wed Irvin Fenn in Kahoka Missouri, where his mother resides.
The historic figure Rasputin, described as a Russian mad monk, earned a name tied to debauchery. locals reportedly gave him the moniker due to his father's neighbors noting his drinking.
Margaret McCall presents Blue ribbons to Viola Marek and teams Farmerettes and Jolly Jokers. Red ribbons honor Joyce Gault Virginia Mc Laughlin Esther Stewart and Charlotte Young. White ribbons go to Betty Sojka Neda Young. Poster lists Blue ribbons for Clover Leaf Jacksonites Headliners Farmerettes and West Point with red for Brigh ton Go-Getters.
Livestock awards announced with placements for Milking Shorthorn Victor Thompson first and baby beef record books led by Bertha Fladine and Bill Foster second. Dairy and baby beef showmanship honors went to Deane Rinner first with Dean Emde also placing in showmanship.
William H. Archer of Des Moines driver of a truck carrying supplies to Mt. Pleasant and Fort Madison sustained bruises and lacerations about eleven this morning on highway 92 west of town when a front tire blew out. The vehicle left the road, crossed a ditch, struck a fence, and overturned into a field at the Marion Augustine farm. The truck suffered heavy damage but its contents were only lightly harmed.
Plastic cake dishes and berry bowls are described as made from air water and coal, noting the materials used in their production.
A frame for a sturdy work bench can be made from discarded pipe pieces and standard fittings. The bench top is attached to the pipe supports using U bolts or pipe straps.
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