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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1950

Page

7

Town and City Estimate Notice in Washington County Iowa

The Town council of Ainsworth will meet August 7 1950 at 8 00 AM at Town Hall to hear taxpayers on the annual expenditures for 1951. A detailed statement of receipts and disbursements will be available for the hearing. Charles Jenkins town city clerk. The City council of Washington will hold the same hearing August 7 1950 at 8 00 PM at City Hall with receipts and disbursements available for review. John K Lowash town city clerk.

Ainsworth Washington County Iowa City Council of Washington At & P.M City Hall

Chicago hog market quotes show mixed gains and steady to strong

Hogs sold 6 000 head with general rise of about 25 cents for most categories. Top hogs reached 24.50, with 180 to 250 lb butchers 23.75 to 24.25 and 240 to 260 lb around 23.00. Sows rose to 21.95 for some weights, with lighter sows between 19.50 and 21.00 and heavier sows 17.75 to 19.00. Sheep and cattle mostly steady with lambs 26.00 to 27.00, vealers steady, and cattle 1 200 head, with feeders and cows showing mixed quotes up to 31.00 for some dealers.

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Chicago Grain Table Shows Mixed July Through May Futures

The Chicago board table lists open high low and close for Wheat Corn Oats and Soybeans across July through May contracts. Highlights include Wheat July 227 to 234 with a close near 233 and Soybeans around 320 for July with mixed months showing gains and declines.

Haskins Group Farewell Dinner at Columbus Junction

Sixty six members of the Haskins church traveled to Columbus Junction after Sunday worship for a farewell basket dinner honoring Mr. Olsen and his wife who lead both churches. A short program followed as the congregation presented a camera and pen set in appreciation of his work.

Haskins Group Junction Clara Godlove Haskins Columbus Junction Presbyterian Church Olsen

Charles Whiting Receives Degree At Ames University

Charles Whiting earned his degree at the University of Ames during Commencement as Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Whiting traveled from Crawfordsville to attend. Notable visitors included Judith Blaha of Chicago and other relatives. Community updates note church carpet replacement and social visits from Burlington and Evite acquaintances.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville H. J. Whiting Ames University Charles Jerome Blaha Judith Chicago Laurence Hedger

Evening with Mrs Owens and Mrs Pearl McNeil in Washington

Mrs Owens hosted an evening in Washington with Mrs Pearl McNeil and Mrs Glen Anderson. Anderson was admitted Monday to University Hospital Iowa City as a surgical patient and is in room C-52.

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Funeral Services Held For David Lambert 70

Funeral services were held for David Lambert 70 of Fairfield formerly Columbus City in Fairfield after a Wednesday service. Co E Lambert of Columbus City is noted as a brother. Eugene Dicks resumed his town mail carrier duties following a vacation. Mr and Mrs John H Johnston of Des Moines and Misses Lucile and Helen Duncan of Cedar Rapids were called home by the illness of Mrs F H Johnston.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction David Lambert Fairfield Columbus City Co. E. Lambert Eugene Dicks John H. Johnston Des Moines Lucile Helen Duncan Cedar Rapids F. H. Johnston

Mrs Rogers Hosts Busy Bees Guests At Veo Event

The Busy Bees club met with Mrs Roy Rogers in Veo last Thursday afternoon with nineteen members answering roll call. Guests included Mrs Ett Jones and Barbara Ann Wellens from Muscatine, Mrs Horace Johnson of Tucson Ariz, and Mrs Wil Lewis and daughter of Wellman.

W. L. Bray Busy Bees Club Roy Rogers Ett. Jones Barbara Ann Wellens Muscatine Horace Johnson Tuscon, Ariz Wil Lewis Wellman

Louisa County Fair Dates Set for August 14 to 17

Louisa county fair dates are August 14 to 17 as announced by Martha Butler. Booklets will be distributed soon. Cpl. Roger Hanft, son of Mr and Mrs tale Hanft of Nichols, now in the U S Air Force school at Scottfield Mo, spent a leave at home and specializes in radio construction. Rick Hickman of Long Beach Calif, formerly of Columbus Junction, was a recent visitor with friends.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Louisa County Fair Cpl Roger Hanft Tale Hanft Nichols This Place U. S. Air Force School Scottfield Rick Hickman Long Beach Calif

Summer fashion notes boost nylon belts and linens

Lightweight nylon belts and fresh linens top men’s wardrobes this summer, offering quick sudsing cleaning and quiet drying benefits while keeping a cool, clean look during hot weather.

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