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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1941

Page

7

Fry Family Moves Into Former Enos Kauffman House

Fry family relocates to the north side home that was vacated by the Enos Kauffman family after remodeling the Fischer property near the school. Several students return to colleges after Christmas. Mary Patterson remains unable to speak following a stroke, with friends hoping for recovery.

Fry George Fry Enos Kauffman Fischer Aarph Drollinger Lois Yoder I.S.T.C Cedar Falls Richard Snodgrass Cornell College Lydia Earl Hershberger Dennis Michum Donald Hesselschwerdt Martin Levy University of Iowa Norma June Te Bockhorst A.sc Davenport Dorothea Shalla Mercy Hospital Mirs Mary Patterson

Missionary Group Meeting With Mrs Ruth Norris

The Glad Hand Missionary society met with Mrs. Ruth Norris in Annsworth with twelve in attendance. Miss Emma Walker led the lesson on Christian Triumphs in India Sudan Ethiopia and Egypt. Participants included Mrs. Wilma Hunt Mrs. Jessie Pressly Mrs. Doris Orris and Miss Effie Porter. Mrs Hempill conducted the prayer cycle. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mary Townsend and the hostess.

Midway Sale Listings and Closing Out Dates

Midway Sale Co of Columbus Junction holds Wednesday auctions while Community Sale runs Fridays at City Feed Yard. On January 21 P Winger and Will Kendrick hold sales near Wayland and Washington. January 23 Mrs Paul Peiffer and January 28 T A West list sales near Washington and West Chester.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction Fridwey City P. P. Winger S. Wayland Will Kendrick Washington Brighton Road Paul Peiffer

Hogs and cattle market notes from Chicago opening day

Markets report strong hog trade at 10 to 20 cents higher early, then down 5 to 14 cents. top hogs at 7.0. large weights and sows quoted. Cattle brisk with steers up 9 to 15 cents, top around 14.35. heifers strong, cows higher. Sheep 7,000, fat lambs firm to higher, woolen lambs above 40.00. tomorrow's receipts projected: cattle 1,500 hogs 10,000 sheep 7,000.

Chicago U.P

Chicago Grain Table from January ninth market update

Open high low and close figures for May July and Sep contracts across grain categories. Data shows corn oats rye and wheat values with May and July positions, reflecting slight fluctuations in closing prices.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Market Mixes Prices

Cash grain report shows corn bids with mixed lots and color notes. Prices range from 64% to 65% with variance across different yellow and white kernels.

Chicago

Notes From The Air By Jack Snodgrass At Miami Airport

Miami airport boasts its size while air show activity begins with Wendell Wilkie boarding an Eastern plane to the north. Aviatrix Amy Mollison crashes but is praised as an exceptional flyer. Blimp Goodyear conducts seasonal flights as planes line the field. The Miami moon shines over Biscayne Bay and deep sea fishing plans are hinted at amid a festive scene.

Wendell Wilkie West Palm Beach

Haskins Ladies Aid Meeting Hosted by Mrs K A Mathers

The Haskins Ladies Aid met at the country home of Mrs. K A Mathers with Mrs. Roy Steele as hostess Fifteen members and two visitors Mrs Raymond Coon Janet and Jean Mathers attended A birthday committee presented a radio broadcast styled program with Ebner as announcer Each participant performed a stunt A guessing game followed with prizes Then refreshments were served The next gathering will be with Mrs Sue Thoma.

Steam therapy cited as natural lubricant for voice

A throat specialist says steam acts as a natural lubricant for vocal cords, explaining why many enjoy singing in the bath. The note includes scattered data on unrelated samples and oats soybeans, but the core claim centers on steam's soothing effect on the throat.

Milk and fish can be eaten together safely

The text argues that mixing milk or dairy with fish or oysters poses no danger if both are fresh. It notes many recipes use milk in fish chowders and oyster stews and that butter or milk with fish is common. The claim that these foods are harmful together is dismissed as a silly eating legend.

Des Moines Trip For Funeral Of Mrs A M Samuelson

A E Atchison and E A Raston traveled to Des Moines to attend the funeral service for Mrs A M Samuelson mother of Agnes Samuelson secretary of the Star Teachers association. Della Brookhart escaped serious injuries after a fall at their apartment but suffers shock and bruises and was readmitted after a New Year’s discharge.

A. E. Atchison E. A. Raston Des Moines A. M. Samuelson Agnes Samuelson The Star Teachers Association Della Brookhart Myrtle Poole

Polk Name Origin Revealed as Pollock in Presidency

The article notes that President James K. Polk’s ancestral surname was Pollock, later shortened to Polk. It cites historical records tracing the family name change and its impact on national perception of the Polk lineage.

Kalona John Yoder Yoder James K. Polk Pollock

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