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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1940

Page

7

Market snapshot Chicago hogs cattle and sheep prices

Chicago markets report vitals for hogs cattle and sheep with latest bids. Hogs top at 6.40 per hundredweight while 216 to 280 pound hogs run 6.20 to 6.35 and lighter weights 6.10 to 6.30. Cattle show steady to stronger tone with yearlings near 13.00 and medium grade steers 8.75 to 10.25. Sheep and lamb markets steady to firm with fat lambs about 9.35 and yearlings around 8.40 while ewes remain scarce. Estimated receipts tomorrow: cattle 2 000 hogs 11 000 sheep 8 00.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Presents Mixed December Prices

Chicago grain table shows wheat soy corn oats and rye movements with May and July delivery figures. Wheat around 84 percent in May and 87 percent in December, corn near 59 to 60 percent, oats about 25 to 36 percent, rye hovering around 4 to 7 percent.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report Dec 19

Chicago prices and receipts show a weak market for kegs with mixed firsts and fresh graded firsts at 2 percent. current receipts 22 dirties 18 and fresh checks 18. Poultry market irregular with 1 car and 37 trucks received. small ducks and geese valued at 1244, No 2 chickens springs 16 to 18, broilers 164, capons 22. prices otherwise unchanged.

Odds and results from mixed color samples in Chicago lab report

A Chicago field note lists percentages for mixed and yellow samples with gauges like 66 and 59 percent, plus stands of white and oat references. It records ratios across several sample lines including yellow and white figures and mentions a White GSM sample.

Mrs Lyle Hayes Hosts Grace Hill Aid Meeting

Mrs Lyle Hayes entertained Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society at her home with 21 members six children and one guest Mrs Eyestone honored with prizes in contests. The group voted 35 for the Coun cil Bluffs children's home and exchanged gifts with secret sisters packages.

Lyle Hayes Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society Charles Evertone Briehton Council Bluffs Eyestone Robert Mikseh

Christmas Party at Baptist Church for Children

The Baptist Church hosted a Christmas party for Sunday school children, parents, and friends. The dining room was festively decorated and the program featured songs, speeches, and instrumental music from classes of all ages. Mrs. Leo Mansmold led games, Santa distributed treats, and Wayne Kendrick announced the program.

The Baptist Sunday School Leo Mansmold Santa Claus Wayne Kendrick John Beenblossom

Merry Maid Club Hosts Christmas Party With Gifts and Games

The Merry Maid club held a Christmas party at the Music home with many decorations and a Christmas tree. Dorothy Salladay led the business meeting as members shared favorite carols and exchanged gifts, plus a sea towel shower for Emily Music’s birthday. Prizes went to Nora Hobbs and Lorene Spenter.

Merry Mad Club Music Home Lorene Spenser of Wellman Dorothy Salladay Emily Music Georgia Mnnsil Nora Hobbs Lorene Spenter Emily Libby Musil Hazel Georgia Alan Anuguert Evelyn Hoxworth Irns Merry Maid Club Alice Richardson Georget Koentesmark

Used Car Buyer Consultant Guides Prospective Purchases

A skilled auto mechanic offers a paid service advising prospective buyers on the mechanical condition of a bus they consider. The consultant tests systems, checks for wear, and provides recommendations to inform a potential purchase decision.

Mrs Beggs Hosts Heights Thursday Club Christmas Dinner

Mrs William Beggs entertained the Heights Thursday club Tuesday at a potluck dinner and Christmas exchange. Eight members sat at decorated tables, with children at a small table. After dinner gifts were opened and a Christmas program followed by visiting.

William KBege@s Heights

Red Cross Roll Call Details County School Support

Mrs Reid announces county junior Red Cross totals with 98 rural schools, $71.83 paid locally, and multiple township contributions including Ainsworth $52.85 Haskins $2.55 and others. Several townships report 100 percent participation and additional schools added to junior Red Cross.

Nior Red Cross Reid Ainsworth Riverside Washington Town Red Cross Oregon Township Haskins Crawford Township Crawfordsville Stringtown Havre Kaulona Richmond English River Township Town Township Rubio Clay Township Lime Creek Wellman Nira West Chester Franklin Township Marion Township Coppock Noble Jackson Highland Dutch Creek Washington Cedar Iowa Franklin Oregon Junior Red Cross White Cloud Club Grant School St. James Greenvale Clay Summit Clara Barker

Nov vehicle purchases exceed prior year totals in Iowa

Iowans bought motor vehicles and trailers costing 5 243 208 in November, with use taxes collected 104 854 versus 93 202 a year earlier. Washington county showed a total of 824 in the same period.

Des Moines U.P Washington County

Doctors Elect Washington County Medical Society Officers

The Washington County Medical Society held its annual meeting in the North Side cafe private dining room. After a 6:30 dinner, officers for 1941 were elected: President Dr N J Lease Crawfordsville, Vice President Dr EB Stutsman, Secretary-Treasurer Dr W S Kyle. Dr J W Dulin of the State University Medical School lectured on fractures with lantern slides.

Washington County Medical Society North Side N. J. Lease Crawfordsville EB. Stutsman W. Ss. Kyle J. W. Dulin The State University Medical School

Billy Cox to Arrive in Iowa for Recuperation

William G. Cox known as Billy arrives by Rocket in Iowa with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cox to spend weeks recovering from illness. He has worked for Walt Disney productions for nine months and has accepted a promotion as assistant art director for Major studios at age 22. Clyde Maxwell of New London returns from University hospital Iowa City after eye operation. he will recuperate at the McConahey home.

William G Billy) Cox Iowa Hollywood Calif J. W. Cox Billy Walt Disney Productions Clyde Maxwell New London John McConahey University Hospital Iowa City McConahey Maxwell

Library addition proposed for Des Moines institutions

The legislative interim committee on retrenchment and reform recommended funding for a $25,000 university library addition and a $25,000 gymnasium addition at the school for the blind in Vil lation.

Legislative School For the Blind Villaton

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