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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
7
For sale items include red raspberries, a 1938 Chevrolet truck with easy terms, a day bed a high chair and a sewing machine. Also medicrude mix for hog worms, world’s fair seed corn Melo Kallous, coccdiosis tablets for poultry and a new Goodrich tire model by Silvertown advertised by The Washington Oil Co.
In Cedar Rapids the town of Fairfax renewed its power franchise with all 92 voters casting yes ballots. The 25 year old agreement with Iowa Electric Light and Power, Cedar Rapids, was unanimously approved, a first in the company's 56 years.
An official call from Atty. Gen. John Mitchell directs Iowa peace officers to enroll in the University of Iowa second annual peace officers short course July 11 to 16. Officers will be paid their expenses, expected to boost enrollment.
Mrs. William C. Kueneman and daughter from North English visit Riverside relatives and attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary M. Droll at St. Mary’s church. Guests include Dr. Gregory Barer and Mrs. Barrer of Iowa City, plus families of Hous eal and Gelhaus.
Suburban brief highlights from the Journal Subscription Representative noting local events, engagements, and happenings in nearby towns. Includes upcoming sales, club meetings, and community moments collected for readers.
Community snippets describe Clarence Booth shopping, farm and home chores, and farm folk like Mrs Crozier trimming a hedge. Mentions include Fletcher Motor Co. workers in Crawfordsville, Miss Mildred Duvall at Hi Way cafe, and a Philadelphia daughter born to Rollins Sidwell.
Local notes thank residents from Ainsworth Riverside and Washington R 3 families for home daily help. Everett Palmer asks Journal to advance his copy. A tramp sleeping behind a golf course bunker was challenged by the club secretary who claimed authority. The tramp quips that the secretary is no way to recruit new members.
David McCall of Washington rode his bicycle to the Howard McCall home Tuesday for a day visit. The item notes other local visits including Bowser and Schooley families, stays in Des Moines and Riverside, and funeral services near Keota.
Mr and Mrs Marland Winicky of Chicago were weekend guests at the Blanche Shalla home in Salem en route from Eisel Hine 8 D and other points of inter city travel.
Mrs. W. D. Simkins and her friend Mrs. Dell Walker from Washington R. 3 and Koehler Bros. of Ainsworth R. 2 were in town yesterday afternoon.
Bobce Wagner and a Cedar Rapids friend spoke Thursday afternoon about enjoying the Journal and noting timely delivery. The casual remark highlights reader satisfaction with the newspaper service.
The major league All-Star game will be played in Cincinnati at the park of the Cincinnati Nationals on July 6. Owners and managers still oppose the event but continue it because fans want it. Selection of the teams has shifted from fan vote to manager picks, with two open dates on the schedule.
Ella Simmering Hancher of Chicago is visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Simmering at West Washington and resting following her fifth operation. She has the sympathy of many friends.
Miss Jeanne Shalla returns from Washington with friend Marjorie Carlson. Visitors include Mrs. Andrew Hanson of Moline and Elaine Swick of Washington. Blanche Shalla buys 300 white rock chicks from Erb hatchery. Several Shalla relatives and acquaintances share gatherings at Ed Shalla and Louis Havel homes. Helen Shalla to resume duties at Moline hospital. she graduated June 6.
A C Gingerich of Wellman left Tuesday for California to join wife Mrs Gingerich and children Evelyn and Cecil. They plan to visit California Washington and Oregon before returning home. L W Durst was a Cedar Rapids visitor. Mr and Mrs L C Maler shopped in Washington. Mrs Crie Ruegsegger, ill for weeks, is very low.
Writ ten in 1840 Die Wacht am Rhein became especially popular with German soldiers during the 1870 war with France as morale and patriotism rose among troops.
Markets report hogs at 8 000 head with 3 500 direct and weights 230 lb and down firm to 10 cents higher. Top hog 9.40 for 180 to 230 lb. 240 to 280 lb 8.65 to 9.15. Cattle steady with beef steers 10.00 to 11.40 and calves 5.00 to 9.00. Sheep 5 000 head steady with lambs 9.25 to 9.75 and yearlings 6.00 to 7.25. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 1 500, hogs 5 000, sheep 3 000.
Chicago reports a steady produce market with egg receipts at 12 487 cases and butter at 18 171 tubs. Egg categories show extras firsts and current receipts rising to near 18 percent, while butter prices ease alongside varied classifications. poultry markets remain steady with Springers and turkeys highlighted by percentage ranges.
Chicago grain table shows July and September prices for WHEAT CORN OATS and RYE with open high low and close values. Data includes July bids for WHEAT CORN OATS RYE and September and December figures with percent changes and mixed decimals.
Chicago prices show mixed corn values with No 2 mixed at 655 to 58 and No 3 yellow around 55 to 57 percent. White corn bids near 58 percent with No 2 yellow around 57 to 58 and sample grades in the 31 to 52 range. Estimated carrots noted as 261.
Market brief notes Solbean prices with July open high low and closes, showing July at 90 with 85 percent readings. October at 84 to 85 percent. December around 85 percent with 35 percent reference. Indicates uneven performance across months.
Indianola Dr Bar I Enyart Harper president of Simpson College since March 15 1936 resigned his post and will become director of the school of fine arts and Memorial Union at the University of Town. He told trustees salaries this year will be the highest since 1932.
EMMETSBURG Clar ence Fry a 27 year old farmer drowned while swimming in the Des Moines river five miles from Emmetsburg, authorities said. A brother attempted rescue but was unable to reach Fry before a boat arrived. Fry was identified by his brother.
Mrs. Joe Knotek hosted the H. J. club at her country home yesterday afternoon. Heavy rain limited attendance to two members with guests Mrs. Ray Bell Mrs. Ed Gallagher and Mrs. Charles Casper. The hostess and her daughter Arlene served a two course refreshment after a friendly visit.
Lillian Johnson 18 of Carroll is in an iron lung at St Anthony hospital after a Myasthenia Gravis attack. The device was brought from Council Bluffs as doctors report her condition improved with treatment.
Two brothers, with Virgil Fry nearby, tried to rescue a swimmer on the Iowa riverbank area. The drowning man was seized by cramps while crossing the river to inspect crops beyond the far bank.
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