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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1943
Page
5
Mixed Signals in 1942 Africa Cipher Misread
During the 1942 African campaign a British signal cypher stated Rommel's panzers retire but was decoded as Rommel's pants are on fire reflecting misinterpretation of wartime traffic. The anecdote underscores how decoding slips could mislead Allied officers and affect morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rommel
Nitrates Linked to Wheat Moisture in Production
A report states that nitrates are as important as moisture in wheat production, emphasizing their role in crop yield and health. The finding highlights nitrate accumulation as a key factor alongside moisture levels in advancing agricultural outcomes.
Market report from Chicago hogs cattle and sheep
The Chicago market summary shows hogs at 20,000 head with prices 13.90 to 14.50 for 190 to 250 pounds, 12.50 to 13.75 for 150 to 180 pounds, and sow prices 13.00 to 13.95 for heavier stock. Cattle lists 13,000 with fed steers around 16.90 top and 14.75 to 16.25 bulk, heifers steady to weak, calves 14.00 to 15.00 for weaners. Sheep 3,000 with spring lambs 14.00 to 15.00 and top 15.26. yearlings 15.00 to 14.00 with feeder types at 12.50. Tomorrow’s estimates: hogs 15,000 cattle 10,000 sheep 1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
West Sunset Socials Across Town This Week
Mr and Mrs Hartzell traveled to Iowa City on business. Numerous visits and dinners linked the Shrader, Spangler, Baker, Smith and Bailey families with friends such as Ruth Atkins Darlene Stover and Vernon Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Sunset
Mrs. Hartzell
Iowa City
Juanita Baker
Ruth Atkins
Darlene Stover
Warren Schilatter
Shirley Ann
Sam Baker
John May
Cert Zeiglowsky
Everette Bakers
Sam Bakers
Haden Thomas
Evan Hughes
Warren McConnehley
Fairfield
Dave Spangler
Olds
Fred Spanglers
Howard Coakley
Lorene Putnam
Shrader
Myral Smith
Joyce
Wilfred Smith
Joe Conrad
Grace
Vernon
Pfe
Vernus Bailey
Clinton
Frank Bailey
Frozen milk reform may improve reconstitution
Frozen milk has been impractical as it would not reconstitute satisfactorily. When thawed the fat globules form an oily film, making the milk unpalatable in taste and appearance.
Rain Water Best Cooling Fluid for Rads
Soft rain water makes the best radiator cooling fluid for autos and tractors since it resists scale. Flush the cooling system thoroughly in spring to maintain efficiency.
Disease Threatens Livestock and War Food Supply
A call to save livestock losses from preventable disease, arguing that halving annual deaths could boost meat and animal food supplies critical during wartime conditions. The piece stresses national impact and possible meat production gains if losses are reduced.
Churches Observe Fourth of July Service in Washington Park
A Fourth of July observance led by Rev. Fred KE Miller at Central Park featured prayers by Rev. Arthur Peters and Rev. Milo Phillips, with Rev. Trenerry presiding. Miller urged turning to God to sustain democratic privileges and address race and labor issues. Upcoming sermons planned by Basil McBee, Milo Phillips, and George Kerr through July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. White
Alfred Trenerry
Arthur Peters
West Chester
Milo Phillips
F. J. Robins
Ainsworth
Fred KE. Miller
Washington
Lincoln
Trenerry
Central Park
Basil McBee
Associate Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's
Chicago Grain Table Shows Mixed Open and Close Marks
In Chicago on July 6, a grain table lists Wheat futures with varied open and close figures across Sep May and July contracts, showing highs around 150 and lows near 146. Oats and Rye futures display shifts with Sept and Dec maturities, indicating modest volatility in the commodity market.
Chicago cash corn cash grain oats prices
The report lists Chicago cash grain quotes for oats with four contracts a 1 white 74, 2 white 73, 3 white 72, 4 white 72 percent and a red special 72 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Trade Totals Mixed as Markets Remain Unsettled
Chicago market report shows mixed receipts across produce and poultry sectors. Produce receipts total 19,934 cases with extra firsts 41 percent and current receipts 3,714 dirties 36 percent. checks 85 percent. Poultry figures list cars and trucks, hens and springs with mixed percentages and turkey types including fryers and toms.
Hats Turned Into Slippers At Local Cleaner
English dry cleaners report a flood of old felt hats being cut up after cleaning and reused as uppers for house slippers, creating a novel reuse trend and inventory challenge.
Riverside Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers for Year
Riverside Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion met where bake sale raised 22 dollars and poppy sale brought in 43.63. Officers elected include President Evelyn Knebel and vice presidents Mary Hartzler Rose Dautremont with others. Committees were named for Americanism education welfare and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Ladies Auxiliary
American Legion
Evelyn Knebel
Mary Hartzler
Rose Dautremont
Leona Kucera
Edward Bushek
Aplaiin
C. J. Karel
Sufeant
At Arms
Albert Kromhian
Clarence
Man Fox
Alex
William Kucera
National Defense
Ralph Kloppfer
Cloyd Whitlock
Joe A. Soukup
Linus Veggy
Poppy
Edward Muller
R. C. Rummelhart
Glenn Bouquet
Otto Novy
J. P
West Chester Consolidated District sets August 2 1943 budget hearing
The Board of Directors of West Chester Consolidated District Iowa will meet August 2 1943 at p m at the schoolhouse. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for the year July 1 1943 to June 30 1944. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing. Melvin T Booth district secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Directors
West Chester
Washington County
Iowa
Weekend Visitors and Local Social News Reported
Weekend guests include Sidgar Holden and family from Davenport and Harvey Holden party with Barbara in Des Moines. George Gould from Norfolk, Virginia, returned after a thirteen day visit with relatives in Cowes and Washington. Attendees at the Sunset Park Kolah club supper numbered twenty one. Audrey Helmick spent weekend in Des Moines with Eleanor Maas. Mrs. Richard Young and Gladys Mace visited Mrs. James Sehmoeller, now recovering from appendectomy in Burlingame hospital. Addresses listed for service members and residents, plus local family visits to Davenport and Adel, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Adrian Fitzsimmons
Cedar Rapids
Bonnie Mae White
Iowa City
Arents
G. A. White
Don McIntyre
Jimmy
South Pacific
Kueneman
Gilbert Kueneman
Armed Forces
Clifford Rummelhart
Little Rock
Arkansas
Rose Dautremont
Riverside Garden Club
Barbara Ford
Victoria Griffin
Minnie Holtz
Anna <Rotz
Emma Frank
Ella Cul Yer
Jessie Myers
Ean Bouquet
John Rotelburger
Mary Busch- Hag
Earlara Ford
Deatsch
J. G
Fort Lewis
Washington
George W. Deutsch
B. S. Unferth
Mary Lynne
Barbara Jane
Moline
Illinois
R. H. Heitzman
Unferth
Mela
Simeon Deutsch
Holbrook
Ethel Bulger
Davenport
Frances Bulger
G. Hidden Home
Mr Sidgar Holden
Mrs
Harvey Holden
Barbara
Des Moines
George Gould
Norfolk
Virginia
Cowes
Ainsworth
Richard Young
Gladys Mace
James Sehmoeller
Sehmoeller
Burlinetoe Hospital
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Mary Benton
H. F. Cassel
Washington Oil Company
Rawleigh
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Freeport
C. L. Jennings
New London
Plymouth
Artderson
A. Jones
Gruen
Call Stewart & Crone
Ford
Ramseyer
Hatchery
East Washington
Rose Cottage Hatchery
Wood
Cheap Work
Cali
Pioneer Drug Store
Washington Concrete Company
Armour’s
Iowa City Realty Company
Walter Mickey
R. R
Sudan
Kalona
Johns-Manville
Johns Manville
Eclipse Lumber Company
Charis Foundation
Dan Hershberger
South Second
Dnsert
Tor Sale
Fred Donaldson
John Riggs
Dupont Chemical Laboratories
Cara Nome
J. H. Koehler
Ottumwa
Eldon Fairgrounds
Hast
Russell Smith
Towa
Heliose Lumber Company
Lemmon
Maytag
Newton Leslie Bresnahan
Clarence Trease
Bresnahan
Trease
Journal
Milway Sale Co
Columbu Junction
Whittaker Sale Barn
George J. Breitenbach
Ayers & Powers
Chicago Livestock
West Sunset News
Chicago Grain Table
May
Chicamjo
U. S
Sitler's Auto Parts
Riverside Legion Auxiliary
America
Jos. Kupka
Bernadine Soukup
Anna Krotz
Legislation
Jos. A. Soukup
Laverna Rummelhart
Riverside Personals
Mrs. Emerson
Donald Lee Dutler
M. P. Rowe
Bessie Halderman
West Branch
Newton Whetstine
Lawrence Bowen
Larry
Mason Ingram
East Moline
Ill
Richard Ingram
Mrs. Whetstine
Glenn Rummelhart
Elmo and
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ward Flynn
Clair B. Flynn
Raymond Deutsch
Robert Kiefer
Richmond
California
Henry Kaiser
Melvin T. Booth
SUAS
Salon Theone
Bos Soans Aca
Entalasieabeliteinn
General Ee Ee
General Fund
Red Gome
Reister Bros
Raymond Whisler
Obie
Barba
Moines
Wayne Knapp
Das
Jack Trotmaz
Sunset Park
Audrey Helmick
Prtwight W. Hayes
A. S
APO
Care
San Francisco
Pvt
Ted Mayer
Shephesfield
Whitapress
Texas
Genevieve Baker
Kelmick
Davenpay
Roy Caviness
Adel
M. C. DeLong
Caviness
Hawk's
Lowa City
Lowa
S. H
PARTS
SMART
Parrish
John Shields & Sons
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