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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1942
Page
7
Chicago markets report with hogs at 240 to 270 pounds quotations from 14.25 to 14.70 per cwt for 240 to 270 pounds and 14.60 for 270 to 330 pounds. sows 13.26 to 13.65. light weights 10 to 15 higher. Sheep steady on spring lambs. fat ewes 4.50 to 6.00. Cattle steady with calves near 14.85 to 15.25 for long year steers, 12 to 25 higher for heifers, dealers around 15.0.
The forecast shows hogs at 0, cattle around 5,000, and sheep about 1,000 for tomorrow. No other livestock or regional details are provided.
The report lists futures quotes across corn oats rye and soybeans with September and December contracts showing small percentage changes. Rates vary by commodity and month with occasional new highs or lows and notable shifts between old and new July contracts.
Chicago market update shows eggs market firm with receipts of 15 991 cases and mixes of grades up to 32 percent extra firsts and 314 percent firsts. Poultry receipts list 42 trucks with varied hen and leghorn grades and broiler categories, noted as market firm.
Chicago cash grain prices list mixed and white corn and yellow varieties at various percentages and weights. Oats show mixed, white and red special grades with multiple entries, and soybeans report yellow 1.74 and 1.70 percent figures.
Chicago market report shows a grain table with wheat prices listed as open high low and close for July 8. The brief entry notes the data as part of the day’s commodity pricing, with no additional details in the readable OCR.
Removing antlers from male deer in spring lowers the risk of infanticide by jealous fathers, a seasonal natural control on fawn mortality.
Pvt Charles Mass of the Ohio School of Aeronautics spent the Fourth at his Washington home and returned home on Sunday planning to be back by Monday. Pvt Mark Koening and fellow soldiers from Mason City joined the celebrations with friends from the area. Relatives brought baskets and shared at Charley White and the Koening/Benson gatherings.Rain delayed hay-making, with plans to resume soon.
Ervin Brown a 23 year old garageman in Cleveland spent a year assembling his own automobile using parts from 22 different cars. The creation showcases ingenuity and resourcefulness amid postwar motor trends. Brown plans to display the vehicle at local shows and consider commercial possibilities.
A concise note claims the average life of smoking a cigarette is a little over ten minutes. The statement frames cigarette smoking as a brief activity rather than a health habit.
Public real estate sale announced for July 25 at 2:00 PM. George Westfall, agent, advertises as selling real estate at the Long Tree area, four miles southwest of Long Tree, Iowa, via Midway Sale Cox Columbus Junction and Whittaker sale barn listings with weekly community sales on Fridays and Wednesdays.
A claim notes there are 25,260,000 cars in the United States, enough to transport every man, woman and child simultaneously.
The Male Animal opens at the State Theatre featuring Henry Fonda Olivia de Havilland and Joan Leslie. The college farce sets Midwestern University amid lively scholars and alumni with a breezy plot of romance misadventure and witty dialogue.
Mrs. Art Rigenhagen hosted the Queen Esther society on July 7 with many members present. A former member, Mrs. Walter Lance, and her daughter Karen Kay attended the social and slumber party. The American Made club met at Mrs. J. D. Dayton’s home for a patriotic quiz and discussions. Home Art club leader Mrs. James Griggs led sewing and contests as President Mrs. Homer Hotle presided.
Harold E Hyde born March 11 1918 near Richland Iowa son of Robert W Hyde and Edna Morrow Hyde died June 30 Burlington hospital from injuries suffered June 27 after earlier marriage to Phyllis Alberta Longwell. He was laid to rest in Richland Friends Cemetery with pallbearers Robert Vincent Wayne Mangold Carol Wade Marion Miller Melvin Longwell Ober Longwell. Rev Paul Hann officiated funeral at Ft Madison Santa Fe Avenue Methodist Church.
A crowded local column reports social visits around Tyrone including Mr. and Mrs. Otto Sheetz and relatives from Packwood and Sigourney. It notes community events, visits to Camp Grant furloughs, farm activities, school moves, a 10 acre corn yield contest entry, and obituaries for Richard H. Gay of Washington.
A H Evans of Hudson has been elected vocational teacher to succeed Jedele at Columbus High. The ceremony in Columbus Junction July 4 included club members and guests. The event featured collection of buttons donated by members for dress adornment and refreshments were served by the hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Dunbar are parents to a six pound boy born July 4 at Washington county hospital. Dunbar, in the army stationed in Washington DC, is expected home on furlough Wednesday. Mrs. Dunbar is the former Jeanne Martin.
An Iowan has created a sleeping cot that deploys from under the truck hood to extend the seating area. The device aims to give relief drivers more space for cargo and rest during long hauls.
The Board of Directors of Ainsworth Consolidated School District in Washington County Iowa will meet on July 21 1942 at 830 PM at the school. Taxpayers may be heard for or against the proposed expenditures for the 1942 43 year. A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing showing the net unencumbered balance and school house fund totals.
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