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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

Page

5

Mrs C Lowe Travels to Albia for Brother’s Death

Crawfordsville reports Mrs Clarence Lowe journeyed to Albia after her brother Charles Leslie Bolon fell ill and died Saturday while en route to University Hospital Iowa City. Burial set for Monmouth. Marie Rose begins year teaching in Cairo. School opened Monday as Mr and Mrs VU Taylor visit Des Moines.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Clarence Lowe Albia Charles Leslie Bolon University Hospital Iowa City Monmouth Marie Rose Cairo VU. E. Taylor Des Moines

REISTER'S MARKETS Prices List Wednesday

REISTER'S MARKETS lists dairy and poultry prices. Sour cream 28¢ per lb, extra sour cream 2¢ more, No 2 sour cream 15¢ per lb. Hennery Brown Eyes 16¢ per dozen, Hennery White Eyes 16¢ per dozen, No 2 Eyes 5¢ per dozen. Delivers to plant pay 5¢ per lb. No. 2 poultry including damaged parts bought at value.

Local church notes and fairgoers mingle in weekend visitations

The report lists multiple weekend visits from Des Moines state fair attendees including Cleo Fletcher Glenn Owens Allan Conrad and J H Crooks among others. G A Forbes of Stanwood and his daughter Misa Beatrice preached at United Presbyterian Church with service arranged late in the week. Various residents visited relatives in Ottumwa Marshalltown Davenport Phoenix and Olds while others traveled to attend fairs and gatherings. Regular preaching by Clarence Davis at Sigourney followed Rev Davies absence.

Craig Nelson Goldfield G. A. Forbes of Stanwood United Presbyterian Church Misa Beatrice Des Moines Cleo Fletcher Glenn Owens Allan Conrad J. H. Crooks Donald Monson D. D. Owens Clarence Hering Iva Armstrong Ottumwa A. H. Raymond John Holmes Dwight Woodburn G. Taylor Maude Smith Cheyenne Wyoming T. H. Barnes R. 8. White Harold Lamb Arlington W. H. Hagie Frank McCoy Martelle William Edgar Hanson Phoenix Ariz California Keith Lord Lishke Anwyl Mediapolis Ollie Anwyl J. C. Wooley Avoca Joan Maxwell Violet Bergstrom Olds David Johns Rosina White Anna Mae White Davenport Clarence Davis Sigourney

Burlington Trailways Westbound and Eastbound Bus Schedules

Davenport to Kansas City local Bus No. 8 departs at 1 42 BURLINGTON TRAILWAYS Local. Westbound Bus No 9 at 6 23 p.m. Eastbound Omaha to Chicago Bus Nos 2 6 10 depart Washington with note tickets sold at the Bus Depot Canty Kitchen North Side Square for full country travel.

P.a Davenport Kansas City Southwest Limited Kansas City-Love Port W.C. Bell Burlington Trailways Ward Omaha Washington Washingon Chicago Canty Kitchen North Side Square Eoam Eoant Ane

National Anthem Designation by Congress

An act approved by the President on March 3 193 was passed designating the words and music of The Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem of the United States of America.

Congress

Sunday Visitors and Family Gatherings Noted

Burlington visitors at Rex Swans. Mr and Mrs Noah Widmer and Norma spent Sunday at Clarence Boshart home near Washington. Milliard Young of Peoria came Sunday after his wife and children who had been visiting at the Noah Widmer home and other relatives.

Burlington Rex Swans Noah Widmer Norma Clarence Boshart Washington Milliard Young Peoria

East Highland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

East Highland column lists Henry Wolters with J W Mehalek on Sunday afternoon. Fred Chihak visited Milt Birka's home Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs J Swailes Richard Mr and Mrs James Dvorak Jr and Johnnie returning from Des Moines after attending the state fair. Lenore returned home after a few days with her grandmother.

Frank Mincer East Highland Henry Wolters J. W. Mehalek Fred Chihak Milt Birka J. Swailes Richard James Dvorak, Jr Johnnie Des Moines Omer Rath Anna Rath Lenore

For Sale Various Furnishings and Sewing Machines

For sale four dining room chairs an iron cot and mattress a hall tree and rocker Mrs Robert Dawson 16513 also two Singer sewing machines in good condition priced 15 and 20 dollars see them Grubb Maytag Store 16712

Robert Dawson Grubb Maytag Store

Automakers Lead U.S. Demand for Key Commodities

The automobile industry stands as the largest buyer in the United States for 12 commodities, consuming 80 percent of rubber, 73 percent of plate glass, 60 percent of alloy steel, and 31 percent of lead, underscoring its pivotal role in material markets.

United States

Wayland and Wellman Notes Highlight Local Life

Dispatches describe Charles Greiner injured on Washington Road near Titus, plus praise for Wayland front street machinery. The column goodwill covers local shops, radio war news, churchyard beauty, and reminiscences from Wellman residents aging since 1880, with a playful look at future town life in 2000.

Charles Greiner Titus Washington R 4 Larry Mr. Greiner

Markets Chicago Hog and Cattle Prices Report

Market summary shows hogs at 11,000 head with early trades up about 1.15 cents and top at 7.10 for 270 to 300 lb. cattle receipts 8,000 with fed steers and yearlings steady to higher, top 10.15 for certain weights. Sheep turnout 9,000 with spring lambs strong, vealers 8.65 to 6.76, natives 6.00 to 5.76. Estimated next day receipts: cattle 10,000. hogs 11,000. sheep 6,000.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Prices Mixed Across Corn and Oats

Chicago market report shows mixed corn and oats bids with variances across grades. Prices list mix 45 percent for mixed corn, 44 to 55 cents for yellow and white oats, reflecting fluctuating demand and quality distinctions.

Chicago Casa

Grain table shows May and Sept futures in Chicago market

The grain table lists wheat corn and oats with May and Sept contract figures for open high low and close. Wheat shows May around 68 and Sept near 60 to 67 with various decimals. Corn and oats show mixed percentages and small moves across May and Sept contracts.

Chicago

Market Report Summary Rye Produce and Poultry Prices

The report notes mixed figures for Rye and Chicago Produce with receipts totaling 779 cases and various grade discounts. Poultry market remains steady with 45 trucks of receipts and mixed price stability across items.

Dee AZM Chicago

Family News From STRINGTOWN and Surrounding Areas

Mrs J Krabiel and Mrs E Slagle visit their sister Mrs Freyenberger at her home in Stringtown. Edna Widmer and children attend a platitude dinner for Albert Bohn’s family in Wayland. Several families visit the state fair, attend picnics, and update on health with tonsil removals and livestock activity.

Mrs. J. Krabiel Mrs. E. Slagle Mra J. J Stringtown Ave J. B. Krabiel Mire Elias Slagle Aurora Kimer Freyenberger Kabiel Mrs. Slagle Mre Freyenberger Edna Widmer Plenice Sarah Koshart Wayland Albert Bohn Manson Robert Edward Freyenberger Harlan Marvin Widmer Elmer Preyenberger Leyd Roth Madge Brooks Burlington Donald Deane Kinner Deane Re Wm. Freyenberger Evelyn Eimer Freyenberger Walter Rieh Paul Widmer Irwin Sommers John White Dea Moines Chester Yohe

Community Social Notes From Local Homes

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mincer host relatives including Hester and Leona Anne visiting from local and extended families. James Swailes and family called on Gail Murdock. Mrs. Frank Mincer assisted Mrs. Milton Birka with threshers’ meal. Henry Prymek visited Elmer Pearson. Joseph E. Mincer and Michael Delaney returned from Backoo North Dakota reporting a fair potato crop. Dvorak reunion planned at James Dvorak Sr. home on September 10.

Frank Mincer Hester Leona Anne Joe Fisher James Fisher Frankie I. Mincer James Swailes Gail Murdock Milton Birka Henry Prymek Elmer Pearson Joseph E. Mincer Michael Delaney

Johns Hopkins Research on Newborn Vision Signals Light Perception

Beasley of Johns Hopkins University reports experiments suggesting newborn babies can distinguish light and perhaps ordinary objects. The findings imply early visual discrimination capabilities in infants.

W. C. Beasley Johns Hopkins University

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