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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1940

Page

7

Jackie Singmaster Asthma Patient Heads to Mayo Clinic

Tyrone report notes Jackie Jean Singmaster, an asthma patient, will travel from Tyrone to Rochester Minnesota for Mayo Clinic evaluation. Family members and neighbors, including Otto Sheets, Roy Hafferty, and the Bales and Crawford households, joined gatherings and assistance amid the medical arrangements.

Jackie Singmaster Rochester Otto Sheetz Tyrone Fred Sheetz Josephine Singmaster Jackie Jean Minn Jackie Mayo Clinic Gene Gorham Rudy Tanner Washington Otto Sheets Waldo Miller Denny Dave Miller Omar Crawford Roy Hafferty Myron Oswalt Jackie Jean Singmaster Levi Bales Richland Guy Black Lou Dillon David Marjorie Crawford George Dillon Jesse Bales Mrs George Bond

Trains in the United States Run Faster Than Other Nations

The United States has more trains operating at speeds of 60 mph than any other country, reflecting a robust rail network and commuter service. The claim highlights U.S. rail capacity and broader transportation trends, with implication for infrastructure and mobility.

United States

Burlington Railways Local Bus Schedule

Local transit note lists bus routes and times for Burlington area. Timetables show departures, frequency, and stop locations for morning and afternoon runs. Riders advised to check for possible delays on posted boards and at the depot.

Washington Chicago Candy Kitchen North Side Square AL Cantons

Local Socials and Visits Round Highland Center

Community notes record visits and gatherings in Highland Center with residents and guests from nearby towns. Entries list movements to and from homes of the Kuceras Florangs Murphys and Krotzs, a church service by Rev Helthibi, and a Burlington appearance by Lucie Murphy.

Everette Smart Mary Custer Washington F. F. Florangs Win. Murphy W. A. Murphy Lucille Samuel Murphy Gary Keith Burlington Fred Kucera Kenneth Wilbur “Kalupe Mra John Krotz Win, Krotz Frank Podaris Gladwin Frank Florang Duane McCreedy Near Rubio Milford McCreedy Lucie Murphy BE. B. Helthibridie Grundy Center Ella Marshall

Flax Harvesting Guides for Iowa Farmers in Washington County

Washington County farmers grow flax for the first time and seek harvest timing. Agents cite bulletin guidance: harvest when bolls are ripe and stems turn yellow, varying with weather. Methods include windrowing, binding, or combining, with emphasis on allowing ripening but avoiding overripe stems. Also notes on copper sulfate to control green scum in stock tanks and safe handling during treatment.

Washington County J. W. Chandler C. S. Reddy L. C. Burnett Towa State College Bulletin Iowa

Consumers lack quality assurance for eggs in Iowa markets

A. D. Oderkirk of Iowa State College says consumers in towns lack guarantees of egg quality. More eggs sold on grade than ever, but retailers rarely use grades when selling to customers. He argues uniform quality assurances could raise consumption and that grading must consider both production and selling standards.

Ohio Michigan Indiana Minnesota Oderkirk Iowa A. D. Oderkirk Towa State College

Local visitors call on area residents Sunday

Mr and Mrs George W Deatach were Sunday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Simeon Bernard Kleopter of Chicago and his sister Miss Gretchen Kleopter of Iowa City visited here at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs John Kleopter Stephen Dautremont employed in Iowa City visited Sunday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs John C

George W. Deatach Rudolph Simeon Bernard Kleopter Chicago Gretchen Kleopter Iowa City John Kleopter Stephen Dautremont John C

Farm cooperatives meet about ten percent of Iowa farmers needs

Iowa farmers buy nearly one tenth of their retail needs through farm cooperatives. Economists R C Bentley and W T Maakestad report in Iowa Farm Economist that in 1937 Iowa farmers retailed about 23 million dollars through 940 cooperatives, with petroleum products forming the largest share of sales.

PARM Ames Iowa R. C. Bentley W. T. Maakestad Iowa State College Iowa Farm Economist Lowa Petroleum Cooperatives United States

Riverside Plumbing Hires Dautremont Family Helper

Dean Reifenstahl of Vinton joins Riverside Plumbing and Heating Company as a new helper, under manager William H. Cress, alongside the Dautremont family.

Dautremont Dean Reifenstahl Vinton Riverside Plumbing and Heating Company William H. Cress

International-Great Northern Railroad Stays Entirely in Texas

The longest railroad operating solely within one state is the International-Great Northern, located entirely in Texas and spanning 1,154.51 miles.

International-Great Northern Railroad Texas

Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices July 18

Chicago markets show hogs at 18,000 head with top 6.65 and cuts across weight ranges. Cattle receipts 4,000 with best heavy steers at 11.10 and cows down 10 to 15 cents. sheep 5,000 with spring lambs slower but fat sheep steady. Estimated tomorrow’s receipts list cattle 1,500 hogs 8,000 sheep 6,000 and other figures.

Chicago

Grain prices in Chicago cash market report

Chicago cash grain roundup shows corn bids at 64% to 65% for yellow, oats mixed and white 32% to 44, soybeans bids at 8 yellow 82 to 82 4. The figures cover 1 to 4 unit lots with price ranges and grain types listed.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Offers Mixed July and September Totals

Chicago grain table shows mixed results with July and September figures across Wheat Corn Oats Rye. Open High Low Close data indicate slight variability in futures contracts while some months show declines from highs.

Chicago

Chicago Market Update Eyes Steady Receipts

Chicago reports a steady market as receipts for produce come in. Buyers show cautious demand while price levels hold, with traders watching supply shifts and potential summer demand changes.

Burial service held for Phoebe Akers at Elm Grave

Phoebe Akers was laid to rest at Elm Grave Cemetery with Rev. I. Fred Mund presiding. Pallbearers included John Dodd, Roy Stewart, Ed Wiley and Bert Yard.

Phoebe Akers Elm Grave Cemetery I. Fredmund Joh Dodd Roy Stewart Ed Wiley Bert Yard

Funeral rites for Mrs. Irma Jugenheimer held yesterday

Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at L. A. Jones Funeral Home with Rev. J. Fredmund officiating. Pallbearers Lloyd Nelson Charles Thompson Rodney Kephart Mel Crandall Gus Strum and Frank Embree assisted at burial in Elm Grove Cemetery.

Irma Jugenheimer L. A. Jones Funeral Home J. Fredmund the Baptist Church Lloyd Nelson Charles Thompson Rodney Kephart Mel Crandall Gus Strum Frank Embree Elm Grove Cemetery

Man Traps Muskrat After Car Wires Chewed in Michigan

John Bates faced repeated headlight failures with his car before discovering a muskrat gnawing the wires at Adrian garage. He set a trap under the hood and captured the animal, ending the ongoing trouble with the wiring.

John Bates Adrian, Mich

School Leadership Lineup Names Included in Report

The report lists school officials including Principal Harry Bowles Superintendent B A Ralaton Dean Harland Mead Chief/Core administrator Ceoreys Fields Principal Junior High Ethel McCreedy Principal Elementary Schools and School Board members led by President Richard A Stewart with secretary Ralph W Thompson and trustees T J Pease A E Atchison C W Tucker D F Barnes.

Harry Bowles B. A. Ralaton Saaskai

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