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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1949
Page
2
Chicago hog markets show a slow session with the early March contract steady before turning 25 cents lower across all weights. Prices top 21.50 for 180-220 pounds, with other weights and sow categories listed. heavy and overweight hogs range from 17.75 to 18.00 for 250-275 pounds and 16.25 to 17.00 for 425-475 pounds, while 500 pounds and over fetch 15.00 to 16.00.
Wayland. Mrs Matilda Monson, 94, died this morning at her son Everette Monson’s home after several weeks of illness. Funeral plans were not yet definite.
Commercial use of X rays in the United States started in 1922 after transformers controls and tubes reached high voltage capability. This marked the end of early development and the start of practical radiography applications.
Johnny F Neill of Ottumwa who won the feather weight Golden Gloves division in the Washington Marine Corps league tourney last year is among three Ottumwa fighters signaling willingness to return for this month's Gloves event. Entries are arriving at the Sport Shop and marine league officials expect more than last year with a Fairfield team confirmed and local youths showing interest.
Weather forecast for Des Moines notes increasing cloudiness tonight with drizzle in the extreme south. Tomorrow remains cloudy and mild with light rain or drizzle risk in the south and east, colder conditions expected. Highs today reach 40 to 45, low tonight 40 in the south and 20 to 25 in the north. Tomorrow’s highs 35 to 40 in the northwest and 45 in the southeast.
When a tire runs low, the tire body bulges and flexes excessively generating heat that weakens the cord and can bruise or break cords. The condition also yields rim bruises as the tire cannot resist being jammed against the rim by curb or rock impacts.
The notice indicates that pullets should be allowed to mature to egg production capacity. It emphasizes delaying early forcing of production to ensure full maturity before output.
At the hospital admitted yesterday is Mrs Emry Yates of Kinross for medical care. Dismissed today is Joe Wagenknecht of Ainsworth. Birth today is a son born to Mr and Mrs Herman Wagenknecht of Ainsworth at 12:05 a.m.
Attics may yield oak mahogany or walnut pieces with carved relief flowers fruit or foliage. Paint these in natural colors after thorough sanding and a background finish for novel effects. Replace broken handles or add bright decorative knobs. For grain retaining refinishes use clear finishes and thorough sandpapering to revive the wood grain. If stained or blotchy, sand and stain judiciously to enhance the grain.
The department of agriculture warns poison ivy is dangerous all year, peaking in spring and summer when leaves are greenest and sap is abundant. Even in winter stems and roots can poison, and smoke from burning cut plants can injure.
Des Moines Jan 14 UP A cafe owner aided by his daughter in law fought an intruder for 30 minutes before police stopped the struggle and arrested Delia Farrell 381 Des Moines Jess Holsapple 48 said Farrell entered the cafe and pressed a cloth covered screwdriver into his back Holsapple’s wife Florence 21 grabbed the tool and the three suffered minor injuries during the confrontation
Six year old Jimmy Yearbo whose mother was sentenced to twenty years for shooting his father to death in Germany leaves Westover Field Massachusetts with Wave Chief Marion Andrews Empo Pa on a flight from Frankfurt. He is taken to his maternal grandmother's home in New Bedford.
The group gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Federated Presbyterian church in Crawfordsville with fifteen members present. Mrs. Lee Lease led in Mrs. Georgia Williams absence and Mrs. D K Ford gave devotions. Members sewed while refreshments were provided by several members.
Harmony club met Monday evening at Mrs. Hattie Jones home. New member Mrs. C E K Darnieltle was initiated. Guests included Mrs. Gladys Kessel and Mrs. Cecil Walker. Evening featured games and refreshments by the hostess.
Chapter L TTT members hosted a pot luck supper at the country home of Mr and Mrs William Robert son near Crawfordsville with their husbands as guests. After a bountiful meal the evening was spent playing bridge and pin ochle.
The WWE club met Monday at Mrs. Charles Wells home in Crawfordsville with all members present. New officers elected for the next year include Mrs. Allen Conrad president Mrs. Chester Spangler vice president Mrs. Wayne Davis secretary and Mrs. A D Henss and Mrs. Carlton White flowers and cards. Pinochle followed the business session with Mrs. John McCoy winning high score and Mrs. Wayne Davis low score. Refreshments closed the evening.
The Brighton Presbyterian Church will hold a worship service and the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 2 30 P M on Sunday afternoon January 16. The Rev Daniel Knox Ford moderator will conduct the service.
Mrs Libbie Mehaffey and Hubert Kron both of Riverside were married last week at St Pauls Lutheran Chapel in Iowa City. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Melosh Havel of Riverside. The couple will reside in Riverside where Kron works for Home Lumber Co.
Announcement to Solon and Riverside residents notes the engagement of Leona Mae Kasper daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kasper Solon to Frank Novy Jr son of Mr and Mrs Frank Novy Riverside The couple plans to marry January 27 at St Wenceslaus church Iowa City The bride elect works at First National Bank Iowa City and the groom farms near Riverside.
Eight members met with Mrs. Harry Hamilton on Wednesday for a quilting bee. Mrs. Charles Bond attended as a guest. A cooperative dinner was served at noon as Mrs. Homer Mayer, vice-president, led the business meeting. The financial secretary Mrs. J A Mayer and retiring treasurer Mrs. Carl Mayer presented last year’s financial reports. Lexington Circle Mrs Paul Adam hosted.
Mr and Mrs William James of 302 South Second street celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary today. They married January 14, 1888 in Wales and moved to the United States in 1908. Their son J S James of Washington survives along with a daughter and another son who died in Wales. They have five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
The Crawfordsville Methodist WSCS met Tuesday afternoon at the church. Kathryn Williams led devotions and hymn singing then offered prayer. The World at Our Door was the lesson, led by Mrs. Kenneth Cherryholmes, with scripture by Mrs. Raymond Robertson and prayer by Mrs. Howard Anderson.
Several wedding anniversaries are observed today including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Nelson Mr. and Mrs. William James 61 years Mr. and Mrs. J M White Mr. and Mrs. Verle Gallagher and Mr. and Mrs. P E Babcock January 14 birthdays include Mrs. Arnold Nicholson Dr J M Lloyd Mrs S J Boyd Mrs John Krotz Mrs Charles Churchill also Mrs John Lasek Daniel Dwight Holcomb and Judith Ann Curl part of Lexington circle at January club meeting. A steak cooperative dinner was enjoyed at noon and plans for a Valentine exchange at the February 9 meeting with Mrs. Gayle Cupp.
Local calendar lists cooperative dinners church circles lodge practices and club meetings across Friday to Tuesday. Highlights include No 4 and No 11 schools dinner 6 30 p m at No 4 with two dishes. Circle 11 Methodist WSCS. joint Rebekah Odd Fellow installation. WRC practice for Kalona installation. 19th Century club luncheon. 4 H club farm events. Fortnightly dramatic group at 8 p m. Rainbow Girls at Mason Temple. oyster supper at Baptist church. K P hall events. YWCA mixers knitting sewing and leathercraft. garden department and Pythian Sisters meetings. VEW auxiliary and Handcraft II sessions. Inter YWCA basketball league at YMCA gym.
Soil treatment and fertilizers enhance feeding quality of crops due to their chemical composition of essential basic elements.
If you live in Washington or surrounding territory your family can now be assured of cash if any member should go to the hospital on account of sickness accident or child birth. Take advantage of this new plan and request free information by sending your name and address on the coupons. No obligation.
Advertisement touts affordable life protection for families with a single monthly payment. It emphasizes "only a few cents a day" to cover immediate family members under one contract.
This United Hospital Plan offers cash for hospital room and meals for any member of the family, cash to help pay doctor or surgeon fees, and cash for extra charges such as operating room fees medicines X rays anesthetic and ambulance service.
Plan backed by United Insurance Company of Chicago Illinois notes over 18 million dollars paid in claims. It is rated A plus Excellent by Dunne's Insurance Report. You receive cash for hospital expenses whether disability happens at home or work.
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