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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1941

Page

7

So & Sew Club Meets at Mrs Timmons Home

Dayton Grove notes recount a So and Sew Club meeting delayed by weather at Mrs Harold Timmons home and a large turnout for a pleasant session. Other items include a Merry Mixer ice cream social at the Carr residence and local social visits and family events, plus condolences for Jim Schulty Man.

So & Sew Club J. B. Moore Dayton Grove So and Sew Club Harold Timmons Merry Mixer Club Mrs William Carr

Picnic Supper Honors Hattie Frey at Noble Home

Noble July 17 In honor of Hattie Frey her brothers and sisters held a picnic supper Sunday evening at the J A Frey home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Newton Frey and Arlene from Packwood Mr and Mrs E J Frey of Haskins Mr and Mrs Raymond Coon and Janet of Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Dale Good and Linda of Wayland Mr and Mrs C A Rich of Winfield Mr and Mrs Floyd Reshley and Edward Mr and Mrs O F Frey Vernon and Orlan Mr and Mrs Dave Richard Roger and Myrel Frey Mr and Mrs Everette Westen and Larry Roy Frey of Yarmouth Mr and Mrs J A Frey. Hattie Frey of Chicago came to spend her vacation with her parents and relatives.

J. A. Frey Noble Hattie Frey Newton Frey Arlene Packwood E. J. Frey Haskins Raymond Coon Janet Columbus Junction Dale Good Linda Wayland C. A. Rich Winfield Floyd Reshley Edward O. F. Frey Vernon Orlan Dave Richard Roger Myrel Frey Everette Westen Larry Roy Frey Yarmouth

North Prairie Flower July 17 Community Notes

James Patterson combines oats for Kenneth Watson. Carpenters from Ainsworth progress on Elizabeth Youngs house. Mr and Mrs Claire Neff and children visit Donald Smith home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Milford Anderson.

D. F. Smith North Prairie Flower James Patterson Kenneth Watson Ainsworth Elizabeth Young Claire Neff Donald Smith Milford Anderson

Death of Beloved Local Resident James Sehuty

The obituary notes James Sehuty died last Monday evening at 6 50. He lived in the same place all his life and was greatly beloved by friends who visited him. He enjoyed company and will be missed by many.

Elizabeth Young Frank Chilcote Keith Wilson Iowa City Harold Schulty James Sehulty Washington Airport Washington County

East Highland Social Notes July 17 Update

East Highland residents share visits and travels as families gather at the Mincer and related homes. James Dvorak in Camp Claiborne writes of July Fourth in New Orleans. a grandson’s birth in Cedar Rapids is noted and a funeral follows.

William Hayes Illinois James Dvorak Camp Claibourne New Orleans Ruby Bruegge William Weber Alvah Heek Alma Mae Heck Esther Murdock Reed Buffington Columbus City Stanley Heck Milo Stransky Cedar Rapids Homer Rath Henry Prymek

Powers Produce Market Ad Highlights Poultry Prices

Advert shows egg and poultry pricing from Powers Produce in Washington Iowa. Listed items include heavy breed Leghorn hens roosters and fresh eggs with per pound and per dozen style rates, plus assorted produce notation and courtesy remark.

Washington, Iowa

Midway Safe Co Holds Wednesday Auction in Columbus

The Midway Safe Co conducts weekly auctions in Columbus every Wednesday at the City Feed Yard. a community sale runs Fridays at the same location. A closing sale for the Cornelius J. Sherry Estate is listed for July 29 in Crawfordsville.

Midway Safe Co Columbus City Feed Yard Cornelius J. Sherry Crawfordsville

Threshing dispute leads to bonds for man and son

In Council Bluffs a farmer Fred McVay and his son William McVay were held under bonds after a landlord tenant dispute over threshing. Fred McVay, age 50, faces assault with intent to inflict bodily injury charges under 1500 dollars. William McVay, 23, is under similar bond for investigation. Frank Goldapp, 48, owner of the farm, was treated for a knife wound to the arm from the altercation.

Council Bluffs Riley Nelson Nelson Fred McVay Henderson William McVay Frank Goldapp McVay

Markets Chicago hogs cattle and sheep deemed steady

Chicago markets report steady to higher prices for hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs top 11.75 with live weight 180 to 240 pounds and sows 9.50 to 10.65. Cattle: loads of choice steers around 12.15 with several loads good 11.75. vealers 12.00 to 13.00. Sheep: native springers 11.65 to 11.75. fat ewes 4.75 downs. Saturday receipts projected hogs 500 cattle 500 sheep 200.

Chicago

Grain prices report Chicago July fluctuations

Grain table from Chicago shows corn values across four yellow grades ranging 73% to 74 plus, oats with mixed and white samples mostly in mid thirties, and soybeans at 1.48% for yellow oilseed. Market notes indicate slight shifts in grain quotations.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Report

Eggs market steady with receipts at 21 754 cases and mixed class changes. Firsts and extras hover near 26 percent while current receipts rise and dirties adjust. poultry market remains steady to firm with receipts at 24 and small hens at 21 percent and heavy hens at 19 percent.

Chicago

Grain table shows mixed futures on July Chicago market

Open highs and lows for WHEAT, CORN, OATS and SOY BEANS across July, September, and December contracts. Prices range with minor gains for certain months while others hold steady or slip slightly, reflecting typical midmonth volatility in Chicago futures.

Food costs claim large share of American income

Statisticians report 38 percent of American income goes to food and the average man works nine days each month to pay for it.

Choosing a Balanced Christmas Tree for Better Stand

When selecting a Christmas tree, ensure it is evenly balanced and has a firm stem. A square receptacle provides steadier support than a round one, improving stability and display.

Care of Tires Would Save Much Rubber

Advertises tire health rules to extend tire life and save rubber. Highlights underinflation, high speed, curb impacts, and braking as tire wear causes. Includes 12 practical tips from B F Bostwick Jr and urges regular checks and tire rotation for even wear. Read the Classifieds.

America United States B. F. Bostwick, Jr Washington Oil Company

Riverside Board Approves 12149 Budget At Meeting

Riverside board of education approved a 12149 budget with 8300 from taxation for the general fund and 200 for the school house fund. J Karel was renamed secretary and Earl Walton remains janitor for another year. Visitors from Ottumwa and Washington called on local residents with several families hosting guests in Iowa City and Muscatine.

General School House Fund Co Karel Earl Walton Ottumwa Claude Flynn Glenn Eldridge Washington Amelia Cerot William Hayes Gladys Hayes Baby Muscatine Edith Dautremont Hoquiam

Meaning of Relative Humidity at 70 Percent

The air at that temperature holds 70 percent of the moisture it could contain. It does not mean it is saturated or that rain will fall. It indicates the current moisture level relative to maximum capacity.

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