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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1950
Page
7
Livestock sales show fairly active trading with gains for certain weights and classes. Cattle and calves move higher on yearlings and red steers, while hogs and sheepSee notable distributions and buyers in LaSalle and Illinois entries including Gielow Sonnenberg Jacobs and Borkoski families.
OCR reading shows scattered figures for oats soybeans and prices with months and percentages but no coherent events or names. The text appears to be a damaged table of commodity rates and dates rather than a reportable item.
A Brighton family reunion took place at Mrs. Julia Borkoski’s home on Sunday July 2. Dinner was served cafeteria style under the shade trees on the lawn, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Ana.
The nationwide Drive Plant America gains momentum as every person is urged to aid in improving the landscape through community action and individual participation.
Kalona post office now closes Saturdays at 12 15 PM per postal inspector regulations to reduce costs. No window service for mail or parcel post remains, but mail entry and dispatch continue as usual. The new hours took effect July 1.
Christie Stiers sold 204 acres in two parcels of the former James C. Smith farm southeast of Columbus Junction. The east portion went to Christie and Mrs Holland F. Bureh, while the west 106 acres with buildings went to Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart of Washington. The Bill Reece farm of 175 acres on Bluff Road was sold to A W Macklen of Letts. The three deals were arranged by G N Duncan real estate.
A Sunday program opened with a trail ride around town for more than 170 riders and their horses or ponies. The Columbus Junction band accompanied the procession as a crowd packed the amphitheater to watch demonstrations on the race track.
Mrs. Robert Gerot hosted the S. and C. club south of Riverside on Thursday afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Fred Frank Mrs. Raymond Kron and others. Kuechre was played with prizes won by Mrs Ernest Bowman Mrs. Robert Nicola and Mrs. Fred Frank. Refreshments followed. The next meeting is set with Mr. Ted Gerot on July 13.
A prisoner said to have formed a company inside jail to market a stainless steel gadget he purportedly invented. Authorities investigate the claim and consider patent and legality questions surrounding the enterprise.
The text notes that rapid breathing, teeth grinding, and groaning in an animal can indicate poisoning. It cautions observers to suspect poisoning in such a distress pattern and seek veterinary help promptly.
Pinehurst North Carolina hosts more golf than any other location with five courses in the immediate vicinity drawing players and visitors seeking diverse layouts and year round play.
The United States Navy will establish a blockade around Korea following President Truman’s order. The President authorized nine American troops in the South Korean battle zone and the Air Force will strike key North Korean military targets, according to Central Press.
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