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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1940
Page
5
Markets show firm hog prices with 5 to 15 cent weekly gains. top hogs reach 6.30 for 190 to 2106 lb butchers. Calves and cattle gains include fed steers +25 cents, good weighty steers +50 cents. bulls and vealers scarce. Sheep volume 1,500 with fat lambs steady to 15 cents lower. yearlings rebound. Prices for western native lambs 9.25–9.50, yearlings 7.75–8.50.
Chicago cash grain quotes show mixed corn prices with several color grades and sizes listed, including mixed yellow and white corn and several yellow soybeans. The report notes sample grades and weights, with prices ranging around the mid 60s for corn and near 94 for soybeans, reflecting varying quality and demand.
Market for eggs in Chicago shows unsettled conditions with latest receipts totaling 5 977 cases including extra firsts 28 fresh graded firsts 27 and current receipts 234 plus checks 174 indicating varying supply levels and demand.
In extreme 2600 degree heat used to fuse spectacle glass, thermometers fail. The tempering temperature is inferred from the light emitted by the glowing mass.
Fairview pupils and Miss Elsie Stout held their annual candy social Friday, serving a Thanksgiving program before a large crowd. Nearly 40 dollars was raised to cover a school piano, with Viola Marek winning a roast, Alex Mehaffey awarded socks for biggest feet, and Betty Novy named most popular lady.
A sequence of scheduled closing out sales and community sales around Washington Riverside Crawfordsville and Brighton. Entries include dates from December 9 through January 7 with starting times at 11:00, featuring sellers such as L W Hyde Martin Jacobson M Hollinger Alvin Hatn Joe Klopfenatein and Sam Witting and locations 5 miles NW of Brighton 12 miles SE of Washington and Joe Link farm on gravel roads.
Washington won the dual meet at Burlington Y M C A on Saturday and swimmers will compete in Cedar Rapids on Dec 14. The note highlights warm water, active programs, and community involvement including Rotary, Hi Y, and church leagues with multiple teams and a large Y attendance.
American Red Cross volunteers, about 600000 women in 3000 chapters and thousands of men, have produced 3,309,805 garments and 21,446,155 surgical dressings in 14 months. Shipments totaling 1,614,954 garments valued at $3.88 million reach Great Britain and other regions, with Britain and Europe needing more outfits for 290000 children. Norman H. Davis thanks volunteers, noting the personal impact of handmade garments and the value of time donated.
Lee Holland was elected worshipful master of the Washington Lodge of Masons at the annual election held at the Masonic temple last night. Richard Stewart was chosen senior warden, Russell Goodin junior warden, George McDaniel treasurer, and A W Yard secretary. Officers will be installed at the regular January meeting on Friday January 3.
Ruth Penney aged 32 lies in serious condition after being found on fire in a bath tub in her New York apartment. She accuses house painter Charles Young of assault.
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