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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1941
Page
5
Hog demand limited as supply remains tight with 500 head reported. Week offerings 160 to 240 pounds close at 7.50 to 7.75 while 270 to 380 and 600 pounders bring 7.20 to 7.45. Cattle show mixed gains with steers up to 13.50 and tops near 15.25 for yearlings. Sheep volume 1,500 with fat lambs 25 to 50 cents higher and slaughter lambs 25 cents or more higher.
Open high low close prices for wheat corn and oats across May July and September futures. Wheat May at 87% 87% 86% 86% with other months steady. Corn May 62% with July 62% and Sep 62%. Oats May 87% and July 33% with varied figures. additional May and July oats and soybeans lines show mixed close values.
Chicago cash grain figures list corn with various yellow and white grades and percentages, oats with white lots at different weights, and soybeans noted at 98 percent for the 4 yellow sample. The data reflects market quotes as of January 11, with multiple grade and quality descriptors across corn oats and soybeans.
Chicago market reports receipts of 9 925 cases with extra firsts 19 fresh graded firsts 18 current receipts 1 714 dirties 15 checks 14 reflecting grading and quality across the produce trade.
Testimony claims 771 straight Democratic ballots were not counted in precinct 42. The issue was raised to demand a recount of voting machine totals in the November election. Frank Slevin, Democrat defeated by 724 votes by Fred Barkalow, Republican incumbent county clerk, as reported.
The Christian Women's Council held unit meetings with the Ruth Naomi and Martha groups meeting at various members homes. Participants shared devotions roll calls cited New Year resolutions and plans for bake sales lunches and upcoming meetings.
Mrs Keith Lord of San Diego Calif is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W J Edgar in Crawfordsville. Her Navy husband may be sent to Honolulu or China, so she will stay indefinitely. Edgar recently broke his arm and remains swollen. Mrs J S McCreary learns of her brother Samuel E Bentley's death in Waterloo after a stroke. Masonic Lodge dinner for families held at the hall with 80 guests, catered by Mrs Hattie Cherryholmes and Helen Huston, featuring a two course meal and napkins with the Masonic emblem.
Mrs Donald Durian and son Phillip of Detroit stayed with the Henry Durian home in Wellman over the weekend. Dinner guests included Mrs William Martin and children, Mrs Abe Troyer and Mrs Liliah Letweiler. Vera Singleton cares for Uncle Stanley Tallman whose condition is not good. Visitors to Tallman include Charley McConnell, Leo McConnell, Oliver Morgan from Richland and Elmer Aller family of Keota.
Miss Anna Comito, a clerk for precinct 42, testified to omitted votes while Barkalow's attorneys challenged. She produced the precinct 42 poll book and affirmed the returns with her signature alongside other clerks and judges.
A brief feature by Gertrude Cushing McClure reviews a recent performance or event, capturing impressions and highlights in a concise column style. The piece reflects the syndicated voice of WNU Service with a focus on culture or society.
A boastful local man named MOS RICHMAN jokes about dominant will. In a dinner scene at Amos’ club a thief steals his watch after he pays him with cash. Amos recounts how the thief relieved him by slipping into his pocket, ending with his empty pocket and stunned witnesses.
In Quebec a pension program provides a one dollar per day benefit to residents aged over 70 who qualify, offering small monthly support from the government.
Orville Sparrow a Columbus Junction businessman died in a highway crash near Wapello. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Evangelical-Reformed church, with a second service at 3 p.m. in Lomax Christian church. Burial is in Dallas City Illinois cemetery. Surviving are his widow Hazel Morrison Sparrow daughter Mrs Kenneth McCoy and granddaughter Margie McCoy two brothers Harry and Lloyd Sparrow. He was a Nazarene member in Washington. William Edward McCoy 89 former Columbus City resident died at the Iowa county farm and his funeral is being arranged. Born February 12 1851 he lived here since 1924.
The article notes tying grape clusters in paper bags, like grocery stores use, to shield fruit from birds and insects. This simple method helps preserve ripening grapes and reduce pest damage.
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