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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1944
Page
5
Market report from Chicago lists hog receipts at 12000 with mixed demand and steady to higher bids for various weight ranges. Cattle demand steady with fed cattle and calves 18.00 to 16.50, top 16.50, dressed for calves around 16.00. Sheep and lambs active with early sales steady to slightly higher, top lambs 15.25.
Livestock market forecasts show hogs at 8,000 head, cattle 1,500, and sheep 9,000 for tomorrow. Prices and demand pending, buyers watching trends across rival markets.
Chicago cash grain report lists corn at 1074, oats with 84 and 85 percent specials, and soybeans at 190 with January 6 data. Prices reflect early market bids with futures not shown.
The Chicago market shows unsettled eggs with receipts of 9 751 cases including extra firsts 3816 and firsts 36 while current receipts total 3 dirties 30 checks 29. Poultry receipts reach 21 trucks with market steady and unchanged.
The grain table lists Wheat with Sep and May figures around 169 to 171 percent, Oats with Sept and May around 77 to 74 percent, and Rye May readings near 129 to 131 percent. Prices fluctuate across contracts with slight gains and dips noted.
Coppo ck Jan 5 Lester Nicola and family plan to move to a farm south of Washington Arthur Allred of near Wayland will move to the Neff farm vacated by Nicolas Ella Merchant has returned home after holidays with her son and daughter in law Richard Alter is on the sick list School to resume after Christmas break Denzel Leeper has earned the good conduct ribbon in Italy Leo Wagner's son Leo reports he is a German prisoner of war well Weather in Iowa mild this winter News of visits furloughs and recoveries from ill health across Washington county New Years greetings and family updates conclude the item
Allied forces push into central Italy opening a 10 mile gap toward Rome as American and British troops seize ground near San Vittore. Meanwhile heavy RAF and US bomber raids hit Berlin and Stettin, with 15 aircraft reported lost amid improving but stormy conditions.
Mrs Smith W Brookhart died last week in Prescott Arizona. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by Rev Fred E Miller and Dr W W Bowers. Pallbearers were Lee Holland Ray Cox Frank Miller Lloyd Lytle Ed Carris and Ralph Shannon. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery. PEO society attended and held a graveside service. Four children attended including Major Smith W Brookhart Captain Joe Brookhart John Brookhart and Dr Florence Yount, and sister Mrs Alma Hearne Holland.
Rev Virginia Nelson the Chicago girl evangelist conducts a week of revival meetings at the Christian Tabernacle. Services are held nightly this week at 7 30 in the newly decorated young people's chapel with an enthusiastic congregation invited to hear her messages.
Members report progress as they sew at home for the Red Cross. Yesterday several garments were completed and returned, with material taken home to craft more apparel.
Weekly sales announced with locations across Keota Ainsworth Brighton Washington Columbus Junction and Wellman. Listings include closing out sales household goods estate sales stock sales and misc. buyers are directed to early January dates and local routes for access.
About 40 members and friends shared a dinner last evening at Prairie Flower church. Rev A E Diddams led a devotional and prayer. Eight joined as members and ten were baptized. Officers elected: Orva Scott deacon William Gamon trustee Bob Benson clerk C C Reeves general treasurer Paul Benson mission treasurer Marjorie Benson pianist Maxine Reeves assistant, ushers Leonard Booth Stanley Jarrard, with Robert Scott and Paul Benson as assistants. Pastor salary and missions allotment were increased. Lord's Supper followed.
Two week gathering planned with Mrs Wes Meyers as host. Seasonal refreshments were served with help from Mrs Ger des and Mrs Simmering assisting.
The article notes that Ludwig van Beethoven published his first musical work in 1783 at age thirteen. The event marks an early milestone in the future composer's career and signals his developing talent.
Mrs Henry Lunning hosted Sunshine Community Club with visitors Mrs Philip Gerdes Mrs John Simmering and Mrs Dale Cole. Vice president Mrs Will Richards led the business meeting in the president’s absence. A New Year resolution roll call followed a reading titled A Tribute to Water by Mrs Henry Sutherland. Mrs Jesse Stout organized the afternoon's entertainment.
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