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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

7

Loyd Blumenstein sells clothing store stake to son Paul

Loyd Blumenstein sold his interest in Munson and Blumenstein clothing to his son Paul Blumenstein. The Blumensteins have moved to Geneseo Illinois to run a Chevrolet agency with brother in law James Pearson of Iowa City. They will relocate once a house is found.

Frank Wilson Wellman Loyd Blumenstein Munson and Blumenstein Paul Blumenstein Blumenstein Geneseo James Pearson Iowa City Chevrolet Dlumensteins Paul Noffsinger Joan Jimmy Gibson Mr. Noffsinger Paul Hann H. B. Rugg Donald Bidwell Orlo,Green Lyle Wade L. C. Miller Mason Lodge Dorothy Jean Livzey Loyd Polson Leah Curl Towa City W. J. Wade Wm. Curl J. G. Wehrle Ed Sehlanbaugh Mercy Hospital Jean McIntosh W. §. McIntosh McIntosh Jane Norman Newman Tommy Jack Dale Bertha Millice George Frey Chas, Semler Hilla Mr Dill Allie Dill Keota

Indian Creek Club Meets at Mrs Tucker’s

The Indian Creek club met with Mrs Tucker and Vera on Wednesday with six members present. Guests included Mrs Amos Stou, Mrs Daryl ruecker, and Beverly. The next meeting will be an all day event at the Carl Corpman home with sandwiches and covered dish.

H. W. Mineart Sandy Hook Indian Creek Club Tucker Vera Amos Stou Daryl Ruecker Beverly M. Corpman Carl Corpman Hiollis Archie T Marka Maynard Mineart

Community News Notes From Neighboring Areas

Journal subscription representative D. F. Macon compiles brief updates on local happenings from nearby towns. The Notes cover events, announcements, and social items of interest to readers following regional communities.

Alber Fellendorf and neighbors excel at farming last year

Transcribed notes show Alber Fellendorf and family near Wellman and Washington now at Springville prospering on Ted Michels farm. They raised hundred head of hogs, stored two thousand bushels of corn, and paid last year’s rent with this year’s rent prepaid. Local sale notices and community tidbits follow, with remarks on livestock sales and daily news read in Washington area.

Alber Fellendorf Wellman Washington West Chester Springville Ted Michels

Akron traffic halted by empty fuel truck blockage

On a busy Akron thoroughfare a gasoline truck skidded and stopped crosswise, blocking traffic. The driver could not start the engine and Officer Mark Heffernan, after attempts by several motorists, found the fuel tank empty, ending the standstill.

Akron Mark Heffernan Heffernan

Markets Chicago Brief Slump Across Hogs and Cattle

Chicago markets report a slow day with hogs 10 to 15 cents lower on average and top weights at 8.00. Cattle receipts about 7,500 with calves 1,000. most killing classes steady to strong. Fat cows 6.00 to 7.00, sheep 5,000. lambs 9.00 to 9.25, natives 4.00 to 4.75. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 5,000 hogs 5,000 sheep 9,000.

Chicago

Amber myths and wedding charms in Scottish folklore

An authority notes amber’s historic believed powers to ward off disease and grant beauty. The old lore said amber could protect its owner, counter witches and fairies, and beads given to brides on marriage eve were thought to enhance charm and desirability.

World’s worst Himalayan Kara Koram road dangers

Travelers label the Himalayan Kara Korum route between Turkestan and India the world’s worst. The road reaches 3 000 feet high, with sheer rock faces and precipices, being barely 1 feet wide. Caravans from Mi, capital of Turkestan, expect to lose 40 animals per journey.

Himalaya Karakorum Turkestan India

Chicago Produce Market Summary

Chicago produce market shows mixed tone with steady to weak readings. Receipts total 565 770 overall. poultry shows varied gains with ducks and geese up to mid teens and turkeys rising to 2 percent, potatoes arrivals at 72 and shipments 694.

Guard Against Evil Eye With Rowan In Scotland

A Scots belief ties rowan or mountain ash to protection against witchcraft or the evil eye. A sprig fed to a cow or hung above the byre door is common. Rowan berries are used in preserves and can yield liqueur if fermented or a strong intoxicant if distilled. In Russia they are viewed as a stomach remedy.

Scotland Russia

Okra Gumbo Herb Grows Widely for Long Pods

Okra or gumbo is a herb of the allow family native to Africa and tensively grown in this country for its long pods used to give body to soup stews catsups and more.

Africa

Grain and grain futures report from Chicago market notes

Chicago futures show mixed wheat corn and oats prices across May and July contracts with fluctuations from 58% to 69% and scattered percentages. The report lists bid values and color coded notes, including white and yellow corn and bean receipts but notes no soybean sales.

Chicago Fen Eample

The Emerald Isle Phrase Coined by William Drennan

The line The Emerald Isle used to refer to Ireland originated with William Drennan born 1754 died 1820 a Belfast nationalist lawyer and poet who popularized the phrase in late 18th century debates and writings.

The Emerald Isle Ireland William Drenna Belfast

Winged Bali Cherubs and Assyrian Figures Noted in Wall Art

Descriptions mention winged Bali cherubs and Assyrian figures on wall panels with references to the Old Testament. The figures are described as decorative motifs shaping architectural walls.

Bali Assyria

Community sale listings from Louisa county Cattle Hog Sheep and lumber

Mr Brown presents 25 Hereford cows in full blood and springers plus cattle, hogs, sheep and miscellaneous items. Buyers encouraged for calves, fat lambs, stock cattle and heifers while tools and lumber are offered. Whitaker & Sons MGKs promote the sale with varied goods and livestock.

Brown Louisa County Whittaker & Sons, Mgks

Hollywood Gossip Haunts M Q M Stars in 1930s Scene

Hollywood gossip tracks marriages and romances among Nelson Eddy Clark Gable Barbara Stanwyck and Mary Pickford era names. Reports say New relationships shuffles, wedding plans, travel notes and industry buzz fill current entertainment pages.

Harrison Carroll Hollywood M-Q-M Nelson Eddy Clark Gable Carole Lombard The Star

Flatboat Served as Bolivar County Seat in Mississippi

A historical account describes Bolivar County Mississippi using a Mississippi river flatboat as its seat of justice bringing courts to the people rather than residents traveling to a fixed courthouse.

Bolivar County Mississippi

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