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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1969

Page

4

Cattle market report with varied slaughter prices

Cattle 600. No calves. All slaughter classes moderately active, steady. Prime 1300 lb slaughter steers 31.50, bad high choice and prime 1471 lb 31.00, choice 950-1200 lb 28.50-29.25, mixed good and choice 27.50-28.50, good 26.00-27.50. Slaughter heifers 1000-1050 lb 28.75-29.00, choice 850-975 lb 27.25-28.25, mixed good and choice 26.25-27.25. Canner and cutter cows 16.00-18.50. Sheep 100. Small supply adequate price test. Part deck choice and prime 107 lb shorn slaughter lambs with No 1 pelts 50 higher at 27.00.

Grain market snapshot from Chicago session

UPI reports the Chicago grain markets with bid and asked prices in Mar May Jul Sep and Dec options for Wheat Corn Oats Soybeans. Data shows varied futures with March wheat at 135 135 135 135 and corn at 118 117 118, soybeans near 260 264 266 and oats around 72. Prices reflect typical contract month movements and settlements.

Chicago UPI Jly

Body of missing girl found near West Los Angeles

The body of 17 year old Marina Elizabeth Habe, daughter of screenwriter Hans Habe and actress Eloise Hardt, was found fully clothed in brush seven miles from her mother’s home. Detectives say death by multiple stab wounds, with no official confirmation of sexual assault. A Great Dane led a walker to the scene in a semirural Los Angeles area.

Hollywood UPI Marina Elizabeth Habe Los Angeles Hans Habe Eloise Hardt

Inmates Form Texas Junior Chamber Chapter

Seagoville Texas reports the newest junior chamber of commerce chapter with high attendance. All members are inmates at the Seagoville Federal Correctional Institute, marking a unique community outreach and organizational effort within the facility.

Seagoville, Tex UPI

Arkansas Tremor Causes Minor Property Damage Across State

An earthquake rattled nearly all of Arkansas on Wednesday afternoon with no major injuries. Some pictures fell, lamps shifted, and plaster cracked in spots, but damage was limited. A separate report notes a rising trend in multiple watch ownership among Americans born after 1917, with Bulova finding most over 50 own two or more timepieces.

Little Rock, Ark UPI Arkansas New York Accurron Bulova

Classified Ad Solicits Buyers With Dial Advantage

Read ers are shopping the Classified Ads and waiting with cash to buy what they need. Sell what you don't need through a powerful little Classified Ad calling 695 2191.

Dial

Friction breaks up meteor rain on Earth and Mars risk

Palo Alto scientists note that about 40 000 tons of meteors enter Earth daily, most burn up in the atmosphere. A Lockheed scientist says Mars has thinner air, allowing larger meteors to strike. astronauts might need to tunnel beneath Mars surface for long stays.

Palo Alto Calif UPI Mars Albert D. Anderson Lockheed

Color trends in men's formal wear from color to separates

United Press International notes brown dinner suits and vests replace black tuxedos with apricot shirts and apricot bow ties. Green gray brown and blue tuxedos appear from a leading manufacturer with satin lapels. Formal separates, flared pants and bell bottoms rise in popularity. Gift robes offer size options or one size fits all kimono styles.

United Press International America

Newspapers Auction and Sale Dates Collected

A crowded list of farm and livestock auctions and closing out sales across Iowa towns including Kalona Washington Ainsworth Letts Wayland Columbus Junction Ollie Kalona Wapello and Washington with start times from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and dates from January 3 to January 21. Organizers include Clifford Ginge Fred Kron Edward H Williams Lester Pronga Mahlon Leichty Mrs J Earl Dickerson Carl Zieglowsky and others.

Kalona Cheese Factory Clifford Gingerich Riverside Iowa Fred Kron Jr. Ag Fairfield Edward H. Williams Washington Washington - Coppock Coppock Russell Leichty Adin C. Miller Ainsworth C. H. Wolfe Lester Pronga Wayland Mahlon Leichty Letts J. Earl Dickerson H. L. Huber D. A Smylie’s Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Kalona Community Auction Wapello Livestock Sales Inc Highway 61 Wapello Washington Livestock Sales Co

Wedding at St Anthony for Grandson Cox Families Attend

A wedding procession marked by the Cox family as Ensign Homer Cox wed Joan Stephenson in Mason City’s Holy Family Catholic Church. The ceremony Saturday at 1 pm followed by a homebound plan to South Carolina near his training base. Attending relatives and friends shared a weekend in Richland and nearby towns.

Richland Frank Cox Bessie Ruggles Goldie Sable St. Anthony Homer Cox Joan Stephenson Mason City Holy Family Catholic Church South Carolina John Cox Marvin Cox Earl McReynolds Kenneth Teeter Kenny Robert Sheraden Cindy Scott Rock Island Robert McReynolds Donald Tucker Ron Tucker Jeffrey Jill Council Bluffs Don Pierson Brian Davenport Jim Davis Washington Clarence Hook Pleasant Plain William Tucker Joan Danny McClure LaVista Nebraska Pamela Ann Offutt Air Force Base Hospital Omaha Charles McClu

Social Circle year end meeting at Federated Church

In Westchester on December 30 the Social Circle gathered at Melvin Booth's home for a cooperative noon dinner. Husbands attended as guests while women held an afternoon meeting with Mrs. Merl McDowell leading a Christmas meditation. The group discussed cards dating to 1905 and elected Mrs. Merl McDowell Circle Leader for the coming year. No church services on December 22 due to the pastor’s illness.

Westchester Federated Church Melvin Booth Merl McDowell Fred Coackley Glenn Gordon Mer! McDowell Charles Ralston

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