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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1950
Page
7
Markets report 6000 salable sheep with steady to uneven bids and poor shipper demand. Lambs and yearlings move to 21.00 for choic ewes mostly firm. cattle supplies 9500 salable with calves 500, prices mostly lower for steers and heifers, prime loads at 40.50, many steers 22.00–29.00, cows 13.00–18.00, bulls 20.50–22.00, feeding steers 22.15–24.25, broad activity subdued.
Riverside residents report gatherings at the Wilkinson home with Des Moines guests and several visits across Iowa. Nurses aide Dorothy Muller returned to University hospital. Henry Florang came home after two operations at the University hospital. Virginia Luckey visited the state sanitorium with a return to Oakdale. The Marner couple attended the National Turkey Growers convention in Minneapolis last week.
Washington County Farm Stores showcases the Eagle Hitch with a 3 point hitch and hydraulic control. The system allows quick latch-on implements without leaving the seat, keeps depth steady over rough ground, and operates with ordinary motor oil. The two plow VAC Case tractors will feature the new hitch as standard equipment.
Columbus Junction reports a rural evening school session at Columbus High School focusing on sprays with Lyle Weber assisting. The Future Farmers of America chapter served refreshments and a ten day southeastern state trip was undertaken by several local residents. A purebred Aberdeen Angus bull and cows were sold to buyers in Louisa and Muscatine counties. A baby named Waldo Virgil Curtis was born December 22. Frank Wilson is recovering from a tractor accident with a broken ankle confirmed by X ray. The Willing Workers meet Friday at Columbus City Methodist Church with hostesses and devotions led by Mrs. Harry Marsden and Glenys.
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