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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1940

Page

5

Franklin District Social Roundup At State Fair And Visits

Mrs. David Kleese and Mr. Walter Anderson attended the State Fair. Wilma Kleese visited Helen Janecek. Frank Kleese traveled to Chicago with cattle and returned. Several local families held birthday dinners and visits at Reed and other homes. Twila Mangold attends the state fair. Howard Hoyle suffers from quinsy for several days.

Howard Hoyle Franklin District David Kleese Walter Anderson Wilma Kleese Helen Janecek Frank Kleese Chicago Clifford Thompson C. B. Reed Reed Earnest James Davidson Jimmy Parkersburg Harry Davidson Charley Palmer Wilma Harold Fulton Gordon Shellman Merle Sheets Faily Rose Nehergall Harold Hameton JH Thompson Howard House Harold Humater Clay Humston Rose Nebergall Quincy Lewis Herring Maynard Kallous Harold Humeton Twila Mangold

North Prairie Flower Notes and Local Happenings

Aug 30 updates from North Prairie include Clyde Fishburn building a new machine shed and Walt Ledman completing a fine chicken house for Clayton Bear. John Stiver of Murrowstown visits his niece Mrs Harold Schults and friends. Mr and Mrs Donald Smith visit Everett Flemings. Mrs John Young hosts a ladies shower for Mrs Wayne Stransky. Miss Irene Fishburn vacationing with her parents Clyde and Irene Fishburn.

Mra D. F. Smith North Prairie Flower Clyde Fishburn Walt Ledman Clayton Bear John Stiver Murrowstown Ohio Harold Schults Donald Smith Everett Flemings John Young Wayne Stransky Irene Fishburn

Teachers and Pupils Resume School in Crawfordsville

Mary Manners reports Crawfordsville students and teachers resuming school after summer. Several teachers including Louise Darnes at Greenwich Oma Strain Norwood and Lillian Holmes Sac City left for assignments. Many students plan college or advanced study at Pureen's Darlington Iowa Wesleyan Coe College and others.

Mary Manners Crawfordsville Louise Darnes Greenwich, Conn Oma Strain Norwood Ohio Lillian Holmes Sac City Ruth Voss Jewell Mary Ethel White Phoenix Ariz Ruth Barnes Hawkeye Manda Davis Thornchurgh Marian Williams Orchard Doreen Lease Pureen's College Mairfield Mildred Whiting Business Darlington Max Schlatter Iowa Wesleyan Robert Miller Coe College Cedar Rapids Ted Maxwell Columbia Maude Barnes Monmouth College Clarenee Davis Theological Seminary Omaha Nebi Mary Lillian Moorhead Washington G. W. Wallace Robert Baker Ferndale Mich Anna Riley Olive Moore Winfield Irene Mason Ted Lemon Roy Mason Harvey Mason Doll Swartz Inlaw Ralph Miller Olle

Patriotic School Programs Set for Opening Week

Washington schools announce patriotic exercises to begin the new year next Tuesday. Miss Ethel McCreedy reports outdoor flag raising and a program of songs an The American Creed with possible address by Rev. William M. Nichol. Morning schedules vary by building with high school nine o’clock and others soon after nine. Recitals include The American Creed America the Beautiful God Bless America and addresses by local pastors and school leaders at each campus.

Washington Ethel McCreedy America William M. Nichol McCreedy

Hogs and cattle prices hold gains in Chicago market

Hogs 400 head steady with week up 40 to 65 cents. top at 7.75 a new crop high. Sows 40 to 60 cents higher. 270 to 300 lb butchers 6.90 to 7.35. Cattle as a group stronger. fat steers and yearlings up 25 to 59 cents. grain fed bulls to 13.25. week average fat steers about 11.40. Sheep activity weak with top 10.35 for natives. yearlings 7.25 to 8.15. feeding lambs 7.25 to 8.50. Ewes 2.00 to 3.50.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn prices for August 31

Chicago market note lists corn bids from 64% to 67% with varieties labeled as yellow and red. Oats bids show ranges from 29% to 32% across several entries including white and heavy classifications.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Aucusi 81 Uip

A Chicago grain table notes a price move as traders react to market shifts. Details mention parallel bids and regional supply signals shaping the day’s values for key commodities.

Chicago Chicago Aucusi UIP

Trixie the musical dog returns to Buffalo couple

Trixie, a terrier with an ear for music, led to her owners Mr. and Mrs. Morris Jacobs after weeks missing. While the couple drank in a saloon, a waitress opened the door and the dog leaped in, racing to Mrs. Jacobs who believed Trixie recognized her.voice.

Trixie Buffalo Morris Jacobs

Nazi rulers order Bohemia Moravia gypsies settled

Nazi governors of the protectorate of Bohemia Moravia have halted roaming across the region and ordered about 4,000 Gypsies to remain in place. Many forced into field work or government labor camps.

Protectorate of Bohemia Moravia

Local notes from Sigourney area labor day weekend

Many residents and relatives travel and visit over Labor day weekend. Mrs. Ernest Wagner recovers after major surgery at University hospital Iowa City and will stay a few days. Several families, including the Barkers, Stewarts, Masson, Cannon, and Galloway kin, vacationed, visited relatives, or prepared moves to new homes in Cleveland and other cities.

Ernest Wagner University Hospital Iowa City Edward Barker Maywood Ill Harry Barker Sigourney W. J. Masson

Carrots Riced and Spiced with Orange Hint

Tender cooked carrots are pressed through a ricer then seasoned and heated. A few teaspoons of orange juice are added to brighten the flavor.

Jews Debate Zionist Palestine Return Predictions

Evangelist C L Vories denounces the belief in Jews returning to Palestine before the second coming. He argues no prophecy supports restoration and cites Arab-Jewish population concerns. He lists weekly lecture topics and schedules at the auditorium inviting all attendees.

Palestine C. L. Vories Voice of Prophecy Henry ‘Morgenthau New York City Biblio School

Vacationer Dies in Boat on Rice Lake

Alfred Rebick aged 35 of Tama died at Rice Lake park from heart disease after being stricken in a boat and falling overboard. He was on a vacation trip with Mikey Neko lake of Tama and camped at Riew lake en route to the Black Hills.

Brilliant blue dye replaces old inks and paints

A new blue to green pigment from the pthalo cyanine class shows exceptional fastness, replacing older dyes in printing inks paints lacquers rubber wallpaper and linoleum due to its superior colorfast properties.

Distemper Epidemic Sparks Massachusetts Pet Care Reform

WPA records show in eighteenth century Massachusetts an epidemic of distemper raised pet deaths and prompted the general court to require each town to appoint a bar agent for dogs and cats.

Massachusetts General Court WPA

Hudsons on Display New 1941 Symphonic Styling

Willits Motor Company, Hudson dealer for Washington and vicinity, displays three new 1941 Hudson models with symphonic styling. The design features a longer wheelbase, new exterior body lines, and interior color harmonies coordinated with exterior shades. Three color combos grey green tan standard on the Hudson Six, with Super-Six offering all three choices.

Hudson Willit Motor Company Washington Vicinity Cloud Willits

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