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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
5
Winter Weather Arrives in Iowa Town After Christmas
The note describes icy winds and a wintry scene in town after Christmas. It mentions fashion hoops and hoop skirts affecting appearances, requests for design changes, and references to local sales by J. M. Martin Crawfordsville and Fred L. Mangold with events planned around January 10 and shortly after Lester Macon’s sale.
Woman Finds Two Platinum Diamond Rings at Salvation Army
An excited woman rushed into a San Francisco Salvation Army salvage shop seeking drapes given to the organization by her husband. Brig. Joseph Sturm located the drapes and she discovered two platinum rings set with diamonds in the seam. They were worth more than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
San Francisco
Joseph Sturm
Christmas Dinner Guests Gather in Brighton Area
Local families shared Christmas dinners at multiple homes. Earl Neal and family joined Mrs. Clara McClintie. Gowey relatives from Des Moines visited Don Gowey and grandparents Terry and Mrs. Gowey. Everett Garrett and Raymond dined with Mary Courtney. Brinton family hosted guests including Leonard Pickerd Gene McClelland and Belle Brinton with Reasie Shreaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prody A. Borkoski
Brighton
R. 1
Earl Neal
Clara McClintie
Jeanette
Ruth Gowey
Des Moines
Don Gowey
Terry Gowey
Don
Everett Garrett
Raymond
Mary Courtney
M. Brinton
Belle
Leonard Pickerd
Fast Pleasant Plain
Gene McClelland
Ben Brinton
Reasie Shreaver
Clarence Grosacup
Fred Grossacup
Mervin
Bernardine
Fairfield
Cletus Grosscup
Atlantic
Paul
Kansas Tribe Named Sioux People of the South Wind
The term Kansas refers to a Sioux tribe known as the People of the South Wind. This identifier ties a region to its indigenous group and reflects historical naming. The note emphasizes tribal identity linked to geographic naming conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
the South Wind
Public sale notices listed with dates and locations
Journal sale date column lists events including December 29 by J Lester Macon west of Washington and near Dublin, January 10 by J M Martins near Crawfordville, January 11 by Virgil Turnipseed 12 miles NW of Wash and 6 miles SE of Wellman, Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction every Wednesday, Negus livestock auction every Thursday at 1 pm, and a Community Base sale Fridays near Milwaukee yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lester Macon
Washington
Dublin
J. M. Martins
Crawfordville
Wash
Wellman
Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
Negus Livestock
Bashy
Milwaukee Yards
Yara
Faculty Leaves for Christmas in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on December 27 teachers depart for Christmas vacation. Bernice Bodideker travels to Newhall Marguerite York to Stanwood Violet Bergstrom Ilene Bens on to Olds Ruth McLaren to Mt. Pleasant Wilda Busby to Washington James Clinger to Sioux City Supt Walter Raucher to Mt. Pleasant Mr and Mrs Willis Wittmer go to Rockwell for holiday travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Bernice Bodideker
Newhall
Marguerite York
Stanwood
Violet Bergstrom
Ilene Benson
Olds
Ruth McLaren
Mt. Pleasant
Wilda Busby
Washington
James Clinger
Sioux City
Walter Raucher
Willis Wittmer
Rockwell
Family gatherings and hospital discharge noted
Augusta Williams returned home from Muscatine hospital after several weeks. Mildred Johnson of Columbia, Missouri visits sister Mrs. J. E. Maxwell. A family dinner Sunday was held at the home of Don ald Lee near Winfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Willa Arthur
James Clinger
Mineral Point
Wis
Clinger
Arthur
Joe Schlatter
Cedar Falls
Marie Johnson
Velma Johnson
Wayland
Marie
John Wool
Y.P.C.U
U.P
Doll Swartz
Winfield
Burlington
Max Anwyl
Riverside
Fred Anwyl
Kenseth Kilpatrick
Davenport
Lilian
Alice Holmes
Elkader
T. M. Holmes
Alice
John Mitchell
Waterloo
Everett Mitchell
Howard Kratter
Forest Davidson
Omaha
Clarence Moorhead
Marie Welch
Tipton
Marian Williams
State Teachers College
Newyate Cable
Fairfield
C. W. Martin
Will Hagie
Donald Lee
Augusta Williams
Muscatine
Mildred Johnson
Columbia
J. E. Maxwell
Pleasant Ridge Program Draws Crowd and Prize Winners
A large crowd attended the Pleasant Ridge school program and candy social, with Alfred and Buster Stalder and Harold Ricks providing music. Miss Stalder won best lady, Raymond Fritz received best man and a cigars box, and the school cleared 21.76 dollars at the auction. Christmas visitors and local notes follow with families visiting Keota, Washington, and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Ridge
Alfred
Bustier Stalder
Harold Ricks
Max Arbogast
Miss Stalder
Raymond Fritz
Washington
Fritz
William Bruty
Nick Linnencamp
Keola
Henry Underwood
Wilmer
Edward
Helen Kauffman
Zelma van Syce
Ray Steele Fom
Ray Steele
Haskins
Harold Disney
Pleasant Hill
Aileen Smith
Milton Smith
Richard Leet
Harold and
Wilford Saltzman
Keota
Elmer Saltzman
J. B. Renoux
Keokuk
John Renoux
Tommy Pacani
Sigourney
Louis Paccani
Harry Renoux
Dan Saltzman
Local travelers report improving roads and steady traffic
A residents group noted roads not so bad while listing locals visiting the area. Sam Sigafooses Jake Ernest Washington R 2 and A G Eberle of Keota R 3 were among those trading here on Tuesday. Don Brown Clive Gray Ainsworth and Ted Givans Washington R 3 also appeared. Dr Mahin Ainsworth was in town on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sigafooses
Jake Ernest Washington
A. G. Eberle
Keota
Don Brown
Clive Gray
Ainsworth
Ted Givans
Washington R
Dr. Mahin
Voice Betrays Thief in Wheeling Penny Heist
Thomas E. Fitzpatrick confessed ten minutes after stealing a jar of pennies from the Civilian Clubs Christmas party for poor children in Wheeling West Virginia. Cerone, a blind confectionery stand operator, identified his voice and police report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Thomas E. Fitzpatrick
C. C. Cerone
City County
Cerone
Fitzpatrick
Boy skips school claim in Oakland mischief tale
Nicholas Long, twelve, loafs on Oakland Maryland school grounds while the principal overlooks him. A neighbor asks if he attends class and he replies he attends right there, then jokes he was skinning a polecat. The lighthearted incident reflects urban school day humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Long
Oakland
Nicholas
Christmas Chores by Milton Smith Noted
Milton Smith did chores for Fred Heck from Saturday to Monday while the Heck family spent Christmas with relatives in Rock Island. The Journal wishes readers a happy and prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Smith
Fred Heck
Heck
Rock Island
Journal Force
The eastern meadowlark and its western cousin ranges
The eastern meadowlark spans from the Atlantic coast to the Great Plains and winters from the southern border to Washington DC and Illinois, with occasional reach to Iowa. The western form winters farther north and, though a plains bird, thrives on level grassy land with water nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Great Plains
Pacific
District of Columbia
Ilinois
Iowa
Plains
Washington Lodge No. 6 Regular Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No 6 A F and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. William Mohland W M and W Yard secretary provide details for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Wiliam Mohland
W. M
W. Yard
Markets Report Cattle Sheep Prices Steady Across Board
Market summary shows 9 500 head cattle and 9 000 head sheep with steady tone. Beef steers quoted 11.00 to 13.60, yearlings 7.50 to 13.50, cows 5.00 to 7.00, lambs 9.00 to 9.40, feeders 7.50 to 8.50. Other classes range 5.00 to 11.25 depending on type and quality.
Chicago Produce Market Wrap Dec 28
Eggs market steady with receipts 5 426 cases and grade breakdowns for extra firsts and firsts. Butter market steady with receipts 15 097 pounds and varied grade prices. Poultry market steady with ranges for broilers ducks geese turkeys and roosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Grain Table Summary
Chicago grain markets report varying open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and rye with May July and Sept contracts showing small shifts. Notable values include wheat May 48 62 68 68 and corn May 52 53 52 58 indicating slight activity across major grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
Des Moines
Market Report on Mixed and Yellow Corn Prices
Chicago market notes show mixed corn at 54% and No. 1 yellow at 54 with No. 2 yellow at 53 1/4. No. 8 yellow traded 62 to 53 and No. 4 yellow 51 to 52 with No. yellow around 50 1/4 to 50. Opportunity for price details includes No. 3 white 54 and estimated carrot yield at 22.
Fires Blind Fowl Indians Caught Ducks and Geese at Night
Report describes tribes using large nighttime fires to dazzle waterfowl, enabling them to trap wild ducks and geese. The practice involved building extensive flames along shorelines to drive birds toward nets and makeshift blinds.
Odd Fellows Lodge Plans Social and Initiation next meeting
Covenant lodge No. 101 met in regular session with twenty-five members present. Ballots were held on several applications for membership and initiations are scheduled for January 3. The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs expect a good turnout for the social tomorrow evening.
Community Sale Gratitude and livestock demand noted
Whittaker & Son thank patrons for a successful year in the Community Sale. Over 100 head of livestock listed including cows heifers yearling steers fresh cows stock cows calves hogs sheep and miscellaneous items like lumber furniture and an automatic washer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittaker & Son
Westbound CGR Timetable and Local Departures
Westbound CGR and related trains listed with daily and holiday schedules. Includes fares and ticket outlets at the Bus Depot and North Side Square, with times for No. 8 Golden State Limited No. 2 Local and No. 4 Golden State, plus Knoxville and Davenport branch notes and station agents L Goodlander and C F Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden State Limited
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Cantont Agant
Pacat
Californian
Censemins
Washington
Ceeninettes Eens
Golden State A. Gor Atemamenmniam
Gaiifosainie Engers
Knoxville
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J. D. Rabenold
National Bank OF Washington
Orville Campbell
Don Hays
Mangold & Campbell
Iowa Ave
Marion
M. Hammond
FORD
Mace Motor Company
S. F. Baker & Co
Towa
Evening Journal
Earnie Smith
Call
Green
Dee
Quincy
E. M. Pierce
Town
Lonie Fullerton & Son
W. 6Th St
Reister’s Markets
Washington, Iowa
Reister & Bons
James A. Thompson
the Journal
Dear Evening Journal
Journal
Yours Truly
Jas. A. Thompson
Second Ave
D. F. Macon
Matt Kessel
1St. Co
Crull
Bob Blair
Willard
Willard’s
Washington Qi
J. B. Dill
Janatin
Dewey
H. P. Fairbanks Morse
Washington County
Sargent
Joe M. Wolfe
Illinow Coal
Herman Kron
J. M. Martin
Fred L. Mangold
Lester Macon
Fred
Clyde Little
S. Marton
J. BE. Brovee
Zogtaw
Baptist Church
E. Neal
McClintic Home
Kayner
Journal Office
George J. Breitenbach
South Side Square
West Chester
J. D. Dayton Land Company
North Side Cafe
Mary Manners
MISS
Stalder Popu
Chicago Livestock
Washington State Bank
L. H. Orr Land CO
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
C. S. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
Richard Stewart
Ethel Grecian
R. R. Noonan
W. P. Rawn
Martha Foster
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnam
LSS
George County
Lester B. Krabi
W. S. Kyle
Ned Morrow
Harve P. Wilson
Fred Bauer
Lemley & Yard General Insurance
East Main Street
A. O. Peterson
S. Second Ave
O. F. Boller
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Theodore B. Bailey
Loan & Trust
CGR
la P
L. Goodlander
Bunday
C. F
Anderson
Kansas City
South West
Port
Er & m
Bell
Chiropractors
DR. Chas, C. Brown
Court House
Washington Independent School District
A. Ralston
Harland W. Mead
George ‘Fields
Ethel McCreedy
Glenn Mace
Ralph Www. Thompson
P. L. Etter
T. J. Pease
A. E. Atchison
C. W. Tucker
Shehkman's
West Main Bt
W. Livingston
West Main St
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Fulton
E. F. Milek
Henry Bailey
Sadi P. L. Jordan
D. Oaroun
Walter Kiesey
Mark Pratt
C. C. Reister
C. E. Lemley
Kyle Park
Marian Bailey
Frank V. Miller
J. B& Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
F. Boller
J. H. Squire
Will Despute
W. Carl Hedges
Fred Reid
City Library
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Eveready Plumbing
Lowe
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