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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1941

Page

7

Markets Report From Chicago Hogs Cattle Sheep

Markets Chicago July 3 up shows hogs 6000 mostly steady top 10.85 bulk 180 to 270 pounds 10.50 to 10.85 butchers 270 to 330 pounds 10.25 to 10.60 smooth 300 to 400 pounds packing sows 9.40 to 9.75 409 to 500 pounds 9.00 to 9.50. Cattle 2500 calves 300 slow trade on medium and heavy steers grassed small weights 7.75 to 7.95 several loads 8.00 to 8.15 top 11.65 for 1041 pounds yearlings strong best 10.10 cows steady cutters 7.00 down bulls and vealers steady weighty sausage bulls 8.90 top vealers 11.50 stock cattle weak up to 25 percent. Sheep 1000 spring lambs steady to strong natives 11.50 to 11.40 few yearlings 7.50 to 8.00 odd fat natives 4.75.

Chicago

Wayland Residents Share Honors in Local Corn Contest

In Wayland on July 2 Jess Hicher and Clarence Rhum boast the tallest corn, with Rhum’s stalk measuring 115% inches and growing rapidly. Nearby, Oregon visitors Rachel Roth and Dorothy Kennel visit relatives. Franklin Roth moves to live with grandmother Anna Eicher as his family relocates to Washington.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Snoy Jess Hicher Clarence Rhum Rhum Washington-Henry County Oregon Rachel Roth Dorothy Kennel Albany Ore Dorothy Dan Joe Alliman Rachel P. J. Roth Rechley Fcelks Esta fLeschly Frank Longwell Patricia Washington Willis Wood Fairfield W. E. Wood Ted Bobby Woods Glendale Woods Franklin Roth Wayland New Establishment Anna Eicher

Oats, visitors, and family picnics dot week in Lewistown area

The week brings weather with rain and wind, early oats cut and corn laid by. Visitors include Mrs Gilbert Schantz and son Ward in Cedar Falls, while J H Wittmer home hosts Mr and Mrs Ed Wittmer. Several trips take place to Iowa City and Rock Island for dental work and a family picnic with 57 attendees from Hopeale Illinois. Plans shift as Roths move to Washington and a Burling ton outing occurs with Rev Orie Miller and Ruth Miller visiting Amasa Miller’s home.

Gilbert Schantz Ward Cedar Falls Jess Cundy Jesse Homer Davies Iowa City Jess Karl Gingerich Dan Roth Sam Elder Joseph Witting Rock Island Ill Hopedale George Stuli Elkhart Ind Sugar Creek Mrs. Stull Ray Wyse William Helmuth Garden City Kans Milo Kempf Helmuth Sular Creek Jacob Roth Roberta Chicago Washington Crapo Park Burlington Charles Mess K. V. Stevens Orie Miller Ruth Miller Bellview Lrl Amasa Miller

Household and community sales listed in Want-Ads

A Want-Ads item lists a June 28 household sale at 730 E Main by Lawrence Wilson and a July 5 closing out household sale. Midway Safe Co Columbus holds weekly auctions on Wednesdays. A community sale occurs every Friday at City Feed Yard with Charlie Thomas listed.

E. Main Lawrence Wilson Midway Safe Co Columbus City Feed Yard Charlie Thomas

Cash Grain Prices Reported in Chicago Market

Commodity figures from Chicago show corn ranges with mixed grades around 73 to 74 cents and yellows near 74, white at 86 to 87, oats mostly 38 to 39 with white samples around 36 to 37, and soybeans at about 1.43 to 1.45 dollars per bushel with sample grade ~1.24. The data reflect bid prices and grade distinctions for corn oats and soybeans.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Shows Mixed Open and Close Values

Chicago July 3 grain table lists Wheat, Corn, Oats and Soybeans with July, September, and December quotes. Market notes include open high low and close figures, with variations across all contracts and grain types.

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Chicago Produce Report Shows Steady Eggs and Poultry

Chicago market notes a steady eggs market with receipts totaling 22,69% cases and 2544 current receipts, extra firsts 26% firsts 26. Poultry remains steady to firm with one car receipts, 5 dollar trucks, and counts of young geese 14 and old geese 11.

Chicago

Eggs and Hens Offerings From Powers Produce

Eggs straight run Heavy Breed Hens Leghorn Hens Sweet Cream supplied by Powers Produce Washington Iowa. Located at Powers Produce in Washington Iowa, prices listed at 38 cents per unit.

Layaway tax plan outlined by Morgenthau

Secretary Morgenthau announced a layaway tax payment plan to help taxpayers meet the 1942 tax bill through months of savings. Tax notes will be sold starting Aug 1 in two series at par, bearing minimal interest, and applied to next year’s tax, with notes redeemable against the bill.

Washington, D. C Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Treasury Morgenthau

Eureka and New Haven Country Churches Services Schedule

Sunday school 9 26 a m Glenn E Miller superintendent morning worship 10 39 a m sermon sober thinking. Public worship 10 45 to 11 30. Evening service 8 00 with sermon Thine Is the Kingdom. Young People club 6 45 p m calendar for next three months. You are always welcome at New Haven.

Eureka Church William L., Clapp Earl Dale Brighton West Chester Glenn E. Miller Our Club New Haven

Bethel and Cotter Presbyterian Churches July 6 1941

Sunday services at Bethel and Cotter churches feature communion and a new quarter start for Sunday schools. Activities include youth groups and a revival for intermediates, with a week of meetings and a Westminster Guild gathering. Local windstorm damage reported to several homes and businesses.

Crawfordsville Methodist Church Sunday Schedule

Sunday school at 10 A M led by J W Rich superintendent. Worship at 11 A M with sermon on The Glory of the Common Place. Epworth League at 630 P M led by Gladys Rose. Boy Scouts meet Monday 7 PM. WSC S meets Tuesday 2 PM. Rev Lester H Bill pastor.

Sabbath services and Bible study schedule

Sabbath school at 10:00 A M led by Mrs Ida Wooley Superintendent. Morning worship at 11:00 A M with sermon God Will Supply All Your Needs. Bible study at 6:45 P M on 1st Samuel led by Rev R M McCracken Pastor.

Ida Wooley R. M. McCracken

Presbyterian Sunday Services and Activities

Presbyterian Sunday school at 10 00 A M Morning worship at 11 A M Dr West of Davenport to conduct communion services Union service at 730 P M Dr West to preach Willing Workers meet at church Tuesday afternoon

Presbyterian Co. C. Moorhead West Davenport

Brighton Building to be redecorated by owner Floyd Dunbar

The Brighton building formerly used by Jean and Marys cafe will be redecorated by owner Floyd Dunbar. When finished the Midway cafe operated by Cary Long of Wyoming will occupy the space. Local social notes include visitors from Laramie and Park Ridge, and several moving between Fairfield and nearby towns.

Midway Cafe Jean and Mary's Cafe Rhua Helmick Brighton Floyd Dunbar Jean and Mary Midway Tafe Cary Long Wyoming Ethel Cordiner Ral Bushey Roger Cordiner Mabel Strom Laramie Wyo Charlie Charlie James Homes. Mrs. Cordiner and Mrs. Strom James Earl Nelson William E. Nelson Park Ridge Ill Minnesota William Nelson Alice Susan Ruth Rotzinger Elgin Frank Switzer Carole Fairfield Ruth Edwards Patricia Carroll Carroll Davisson William Elmore Joe Frain Merle White Irma Edith Cedar Rapids

Marching selections and polkas collection listing titles

A catalog of marching selections and novelty tunes including God Bless America March Goliad Overture Orion March Golden Gate Selection Tea for Two March The Little Giant Selection Alpine Sunset Novelty A Girl in Every Port March University of Chicago Selections Tiger Rag Land O Cotton March Under the Double Eagle Request Number Beer Barrell Polka Star Spangled Banner Berryman for a band or concert program.

Alpine Sunset Novelty University of Chicago

Shidler Family Attended by Daughters and Families

Present at the gathering were the Shidler sisters with their families, James Bitner and son James Jr, Olive Bender and son Melvin, and Roy Fread with Kenneth Margaret Bennie and Terry from Columbus Junction.

Shidler James Bitner James, Jr Olive Bender Melvin Roy Fread Kenneth Margaret Bennie Terry Columbus Junction

Clow family relocates in town and remodels new home

Dr. A W Clow and Mrs Clow moved Tuesday from their South Fourth Avenue residence to 208 East Madison Street which Dr Clow has purchased. The home will house his office once remodeling is complete. Beth Clow left for Chicago then Elkhart Indiana to visit over the Fourth. Roy Hartman and son Richard of Aurora Illinois plan Independence Day visit with Mrs Gobble and the Tucker family.

Rubio Bank Brighton L. B. Luithly Rubio C. F. Hoover Marian Gross la Grange Iil C. E. Coggeshall Methodist Parsonage L. A. Guy and Sons Walter Hagans Joe Day Dave Wentworth Carter Here Washington Fred Saunders Arthur Stark Muscatine Ira Saunders Albert Saunders Georgia Wise Dora Saunders Kermit Oswalt Cherrie Richland Ray Reeves Lois Carlson Howard Hazen Francis Crone Nancy A. W. Clow Stormer South Fourth Avenue East Madison Street Dr. Clow Beth Clow Chicago Donna Elkhart Indiana Roy Hartman Richard Aurora, Ill

Weekend Work Offer for Married Adults Over 21

Advertises monthly morf cash pay from 16 to 30 dollars with an extra week’s earnings possible by about 5 hours of Sunday morning work. Applicants must be over 21 and married and apply to John H. Ellison at 118% W. Main Washington Iowa.

John H. Ellison W. Main Washington Iowa

West Chester School District to Hold Budget Hearing

The West Chester Consolidated School District board in Washington County Iowa schedules a July 22 1941 meeting at 8 p m at the schoolhouse. Taxpayers may speak for or against the 1941 42 expenditure estimate and a detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing. Melvin T Booth is listed.

Notich Alsaco I. C. Shelangoski Fairfield Iowa Washington County Leo Shelangoski Board of Directors West Chester

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