Markets Chicago Livestock Roundup Hogs Sheep and Cattle
USDA livestock report shows hog salables at 21 000 with a slow start but later active trading. hogs 24 to 50 cents lower, mostly 25 cents down for weights over 230 pounds. top 16.35 for 180 200 pound hogs. Sheep salable 6 500 with lambs steady to 24.00 bid, best shorn lambs 22.75. Cattle salable 3 000 with steers and heifers scarce, steady to slightly lower bids, bulls up 25 cents, cows 14.75 to 17.00, vealers steady. large lots around 35.00 for select steers, mid ranges 19.50 to 27.75.
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Chicago
USDA
Dewey to Evolve Into GOP Elder Statesman
Gov Thomas E. Dewey announced he will not seek the White House again, ending a 10 year campaign. Sources say he aims to serve as an elder statesman guiding the GOP toward modern reform while weighing a possible future governor bid.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas EE. Lewey
Graming
White House
Dewey
New York
Wendelll
Willkie
GOP
Notable contrasts in atomic radiation penetration
Some atomic radiations lack strength to escape a paper bag while others pierce like bullets. Beta rays are halted by a sheet of celofane whereas powerful x rays demand several inches of lead to be stopped.
Local family gatherings span Des Moines to Iowa City
Columbus Junction hosts Mr and Mrs Griffiths for a family dinner. Des Moines guests include the Canotts and Brown. Hochstetler Schaefer wedding in Richmond drew guests from Ainsworth and nearby towns. Corporal Bill Kelsey returns to Carswell Air Base after holiday visit. Janice Parizek from Iowa City visits Irene McKay. Russell Bell hosts Stewart relatives for Christmas with multiple family attendees. Cordelia Crossett Struble of Phoenix visits H E Gray family in town.
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David Griffith
Columbus Junction
George Canott
Sam Canott
Donnie
Garth Brown
Debbie
Des Moines
Leo Sueppel
Gertrude Eagle
Herman Eagle
Ainsworth
Hochstetler- Schaefer
Richmond
Carswell Air Base
Ft. Worth
Tex
Randolph Kelsey
Janice Parizek
Iowa City
Irene McKay
Russell Bell
Stewart
Fred Stewart
Myrtle Pierce
Jessie Stewart
Stewart Bell
Dorothy Allen
Chicago
Ralph Stewart
Cordelia Crossett Struble
Phoenix
Arizona
H. E. Gray
County 4 H Clubson page 1
Washington county reports 14 girls clubs and 11 boys clubs as Iowa weighs an International Farm Youth Exchange. Donna Hichelberger, state 4 H girls president, urges contributions from 3 to 15 dollars by February 15 to fund the county and state exchange and foster cross country understanding through personal contacts with visiting delegations.
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Iowa
Washington County
Donna Hichelberger
United States
Niemoeller Proposes UN Occupation of Germany
Rev. Martin Niemoeller urges the United Nations to take over Germany’s occupation to avert war and end division between Russia and the West. He argues peace requires German self rule and predicts the iron curtain would crumble if the UN assumed control while permitting necessary security measures.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Martin Niemoeller
Adolf Hitler
United Nations
Niemoeller
Gustav Heinemann
Interior
Russia
West
East
Railroads Equip Majority of Main Track with Heavy Steel Ties
More than half of Clauss I rail main track mileage now features steel rail weighing 100 pounds per yard or more, up from 40 percent a decade ago. The shift reflects a modernization push across the network aimed at improving durability and load capacity.
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Clauss I
Thelma DeVore Leads Rebekah Lodge Officers
Thelma DeVore was elected president of the Past Noble Grand circle of Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge with Cornelia Hanft as vice president and Neva Maswell as secretary treasurer. The Shellhark club met at Mrs Judge Wrede’s home for December with gifts exchanged and a silent auction raising 27.70 for the treasury. Rev and Mrs Alfred E Parsons received a cash gift at United Presbyterian church family night in Columbus City. A children’s program followed the potluck, led by Mrs Lester Orr.
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Columbus Junction
Noble Grand Circle of Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Thelma DeVore
Cornelia Hanft
Neva Maswell
Shellhark Club
Judge Wrede
Treasury
Alfred E. Parsons
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Lester Orr
Present Program At Eicher School House
Patrons of the Eicher school district enjoyed a social evening with readings and musical numbers at the school house. Santa visited, distributed treats, and helped with gift exchanges and the adults grab bag. Refreshments followed. Committee in charge included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Leichty and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Roth. Gilbert Roth elected chairman for the next meeting.
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Vernon W. Frey
Noble
Eicher
Santa
Leonard Leichty
Everett Roth
Gilbert Roth
Kenneth Goff
Clarence Goff
Dean
Ronnie
Dale Goff
Beverly
Maynard Goff
Bradley
Washington
Allen Goff
Winfield
Arnold Rinner
Ben Beese
Moundridge
Kansas
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ETOAC
Adtaker
Washington Transfer
Humble Produce
B. D. Duna Fur & Wool Co
Hampshire
Frank Pearson
W. R. Richardson
Howard McBride
L. L. Waters
Dave Elder
Washington Evening Journal
R. G. Burger
W. Ramseyer
C.L
c/o Journal
G. & H. Dairy
al Hahn
Crawfordsville
Skelgas
Payne Marston
Sentinel
Little
Kermy Payne
Mills Auto Service
R. Philip Kneen
Chrysler
Sorrell
Stewart & Crane
Buick & Pontiac
Oldsmobile Business
North Marion
Call
International
Tucker — Wing
Chevrolet
Wilson Putman
McDaniel Drug Store
Washington Lumber & Fuel
Durochamp Gifts
I. Te. Gakktius
West Chester
Westing House
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
South Wind
Evans Welding
Spurgeon's
Durst Feed Store
Hampshire Boats
Lloyd Kempf
Olde
Eclipse Lumber Company
OTTER
Nicola and
Harmon
Klein's
Bell & Gevock
Osinecup Walgreen Drug
Western Auto Associate
POLAR
Firestone
Bell & Geyock
Baker's Tractor Shop
Baker Tractor Service
Cine- Kodak
MecDaniel Drug Store
BESBY
DU Pont
DU Pont Duco
Duco
Eichelberger Motors
Tarmon
Shail
Ford-Ferguson
Long Sales & Service
Madison St
Evans Welding & Austrator Shop
Western Auto Associate Store
the Pines
Besse Conger
Pioneer Drug Store
Marcia Holmes
Guernsey
Jay Brewer
Osineup Walgreen Drug
KOR Sale
Jay Hrewer
Tait’s Radio & Applianch
No. Ja. Ave
Poland
China
Keith Barnes
Brighton
Dupont Duco
Dad
Angus
Wm. K. Day
Girlings HH
Kandy
DuPont
Sclipse Lumber Company
Davel Livingston
Ross Motor Service
John Knott
George Miles
M. Willis Richards
Arlis Niffenegger
Katona
RUSCO
W. H. Graber
North Iowa
Roadstone
Don M. Hayes
Eod
Leland White
Iowa Avenue
George J. Breitenbach
Agen
West Main Street
Fred W. Bell Ree Rwick
Rock Island
Mackie Lowa
Bill Beenblossom
Jean Ann
Harry Lauderman
Leslie Beenblossom
Wilma Jean
Joseph Failla
Camilla
Main
Freshie
Rebekahs
Rev
Parsons
Eicher School
Wayne Rich
Mt. Pleasant
J. M. Rich
Wayland
Clayton Nobel
Hfe
Margaret Wittiig
Daniel Schantz
Emerson Wittiig
Wyman
John Jr
Ames
Arthur Davison
Earl Gingerich
John Dill Hulme
Near Wayland
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