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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1941
Page
7
Chicago markets show hogs steady with top 12.00 for week and bids 11.55 to 11.95 for good to choice over 270 to 300 lb. cattle yearlings and vealers rise 0.65 to 12.75 with long fed steers 11.50 to 12.25. Sheep and lambs advance with native springs 12.40 and bulk 12.00 to 12.25. fat sheep 25c higher and ewes around 5.25.
Paul F. Hill of the Iowa Department of Public Safety presents the Field of Vision test to Miss Theda Thorne of Montezuma as part of free safety education at the Iowa State Fair. The tests compare individual traits to a broad group, offering guidance on improvement or compensation with caution for drivers.
Rene Montbrand of Dayton Ohio waited on the New York pier to greet his stepchildren Roland and Yolande Veyriewas born in France and living in Vichy after the S S Exeter arrived from Lisbon Portugal.
Eureka notes a busy social week as Mary Ann and Bertie Wagner visit grandparents in Iowa City while others attend gatherings at the Davison and Bell homes. Neighbors welcome a new granddaughter Delores born to Louis Fetes Jr. and family, with several visits, travels to Rock Island, and local farm activity noted.
Thomas H Tracey of Manchester was unanimously elected commander of the Iowa department of the American Legion at the Des Moines state convention. Tracey has served the Legion as post district and department vice commander.
Chicago August 23. Cash grain values shown for corn and oats. Corn bids for 1 yellow at 74 to 75 percent, 2 yellow at 74 to 75, 3 yellow at 74 to 75, 4 yellow at 7 to 314. Oats bids list 1 mixed 13, 1 white 43 to 12, 4 white 36 to 23.
Chicago grain figures show September 1.11% to 1.18% May 1.18% to 1.18% with corn oats rye soy bean values. Funeral services for Samuel B. Sands were held yesterday in Ainsworth Methodist Church with Rev. John Nye in charge and burial in Ainsworth cemetery. Cat eyes reflect a strong light making pupils vertical slits.
Prices list from Powers Produce in Washington Iowa shows heavy breed hens at 15 cents per pound, Leghorn hens at 11 cents, broilers at 36 cents per pound, and old roosters at 10 cents per pound. Includes overall pricing and supplier notes.
Midway Sale Co of Columbus holds weekly auctions every Wednesday. Community Sale every Friday. City Feed Yard hosts a closing out farm sale on Thursday August 28, two miles south of Washington. Strain and Bailey present a closing out sale of household goods at 609 FE on Saturday August 30. Flood Knepp announces a sale September 4 by W D Booth.
Mrs John Simmering reports a grand time at Sah Kah Tay beach Cass Lake Minnesota. The party stayed in a cabin beside the lake with kitchen living room four bedrooms and bath and a screened porch. They enjoyed fishing swimming and exploring the country while noting corn and oats growing near by.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holland W M and A W Yard secretary are listed as contacts for the lodge secretary duties.
Timetables show O.R. 1 P Westbound arrivals at 3:57 p m for Golden State Limited and 2:20 a m for Californian with Washington stop. Eastbound No 2 Local 7:50 a m and No 44 2:20 a m. Knox County branch trains run daily except Sunday. Davenport Kansas City locals No 3 No 8. Burlington Trailways buses depart Washington at 6:00 p m 8 02 p m 3:45 p m and 12 10 a m notes tickets at local depot Kansine
4-H exhibitors Billy Ray Stewart and Betty Colthurst are忙 with projects this week while parents assist. Local residents Mr and Mrs Warl White and Connie visited at D W Griffiths home Tuesday evening. Community members plan to attend the state fair and share meals with neighbors including the Roberts and Rees families.
A description features Mrs. Will Roberts, Carl and Dale with an elephant using a vacuum cleaner in front and a tug beater at the rear suggesting a parade or display.
Dr. Donal A. Laird asserts that poor sleep signals a neurotic condition rather than causing one. He explains treatment should target the underlying neurosis, not the sleep itself.
Report shows two pounds of ravioli manufactured in America every minute of the day signaling strong demand and steady output across the industry.
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