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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1938
Page
7
For sale line items include Melo Kallous 66M tf on FF seed corn and Reed's Improved Yellow Dent with 98% germination. Madison Jones 624 blue, S514TF. Extra shoe mileage service offered by Joe's Shop transferring old shoes into new. 76t&8FT.
Through the Red Cross, Washington physicians will examine children enrolling in daily vacation Bible schools using the YMC A pool. Heart-focused tests precede pool use as secretary Leigh Soule notes most water deaths stem from heart failure. Dr. F W Eastwood leads pool safety coordination with the ministerial association.
In a Salaman ca communique General Francisco Franco's forces claimed a fresh advance on the Mediterranean front, saying his troops moved two miles forward. The report cited Hendaye France and bore the INS dateline for June 3.
Des Moines June 3. With the arrest of Robert Daw son 37 at Sioux City authorities say a ring of Iowa cattle rustlers has been broken up. Daw son is the fifth suspect seized by state officers in two weeks under Chief W W Akers of the state bureau of investigation.
The signal horn from a tusk was the emblem of knights and high rank in the Middle Ages. Its loss in battle was regarded as a shameful stand in equal to losing a sword or banner.
Mark G. Thornburg of Emmetsburg Republican candidate for nomination to the office of Secretary of Agriculture is a graduate of Iowa State College agricultural division, a farm manager, and lifelong farm operator who aided in founding the department of agriculture at its creation.
Lucy E. Hall, a longtime educator and current county superintendent in Jasper for twenty years, seeks the democratic nomination for state superintendent of public instruction. Rachel Weston Wormhoudt, Mount Pleasant Democrat, heads the state Young Democrats and serves as Henry County recorder, seeking Secretary of State.
Charles E. Martin, county superintendent of schools in Maquoketa Iowa, is a Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. A past president of the State Association of County Superintendents he represented Iowa at the National Education Association convention in Washington D C.
Thomas L. Curran, a Democrat and war veteran, runs for reelection as Secretary of Agriculture. Curran emphasizes experience and public service in his campaign.
June 3 local notes report corn farming activity by Charley Zieglowsky near Havre plowing up to 50 acres daily on 120 acres with tractor aid. Distinct visitors include Mr and Mrs Sam Stites and daughter from Keota, Mrs Laura McBride of Havre, and many Shoppers from Washington and nearby towns. Funeral attendance for George Duke cited with Illinois visitors.
Thursday brought near ideal weather with farmers commenting on field and crop conditions. In West Chester a busy town saw roads improving, while Amos Stout and many local residents including the Redekers and Sheetz family gathered, with others like Levi Simmons and Luther Williams noted among attendees.
W. T. Hobbs and Keota R. 2 are described enjoying home grown strawberries alongside other farmers. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hamilton with their family are also featured in a snapshot of rural life and daily work on the farm.
A political advertisement listing candidates for Washington County Board of Supervisors and County Treasurer. S. Russell Bell runs in the Democratic primary for the term starting January 1949. H. W. Mineart seeks Republican nomination for the supervisors term beginning January 1939. Marion B. George also seeks Republican nomination for County Treasurer.
The message from S RUSSEL BELL and W H Bill Brown announces candidacy for County Supervisor for the 1939 term with term starting January 1, 1940. Both state ambition subject to Republican voters at the June primaries and name G L Roy Fetters as associated.
Republican candidate A Claire Dewey asks for vote and support in the June 6 primary for another Iowa Senate term. The notice also states Rich Crawfordsville announces candidacy for County Supervisor starting January 1, 1940 and seeks primary support.
The report details farm work at a Keota location including an orchard, fields, barns, and cribs. It notes Robert Macon’s birthday on Thursday, his mother baking a cake, and inviting his grandpa for a big feed. It mentions Bob’s interest in twin boys and a reflection on time.
Mr and Mrs C F Rathmel and sons near New Haven report a bountiful peach crop this year with most other fruits also in sight after recent rains. Water gaps in fences were repaired and the family notes the rainfall was needed and conditions are now favorable.
In Susanville California on May 31 1938 a farmer jokes about clearing snow from around the house despite it being a warm dry period. Joe Shalla R. 4 notes the forecast as a lighthearted quip amid farm duties. Mrs Cloyee Dunbar writes to Mr Macon enclosing money to restart the Journal.
Chicago market notes show hogs mostly 10 to 15 cents lower with top at 8.99 for 160 to 230 pounds and 240 to 350 pounds at 8.25 to 8.70. Sows mostly 7.60 to 7.90. Cattle steady with beef steers 9.75 to 10.75, cows 6.00 to 8.25, calves 5.50 to 9.00. sheep steady with lambs 7.00 to 7.59 and yearlings 6.90 to 7.00. Estimated receipts for tomorrow include cattle 1,500 hogs 5,000 sheep 5,000.
Chicago market notes show eggs steady with receipts of 22 630 cases and various quality levels. Butter remains steady with 26 690 pounds received and multiple grade ranges. Poultry market mostly steady with springers 15 to 21 cents and turkeys 14 to 19 cents.
Chicago grain table for June 3 shows wheat and corn futures with multiple month contracts. Entries include July September December prices and daily high low close ranges across wheat and corn, reflecting volatile market shifts.
Chicago market notes show mixed corn prices and grades for May 3-4. Price ranges include No 3 mixed at 57 to 57% and No 4 mixed at 55 to 56%. Yellow and white varieties list multiple percentages, with sample grade corn at 50 to 54. Estimated escarlots 277.
Market brief notes July and Oct figures with percent ranges and price cues. Mentions BOM and BO Dee with percentages 84 to 85 percent and 79 percent in a compact price signal summary.
St Pauls Evangelical church announces a Thursday evening fundraiser featuring home made ice cream cake and fresh strawberries. The public is invited to attend and support the event.
Mary Atchison recalls guidance from two women who shaped Abraham Lincoln and urges graduates to serve others. She warns of societal ills like disease and crime and asks peers to act as big brothers and sisters, maintaining high personal standards and offering inclusion across race, class, and religion.
Mary Westphal delivers a salutatory address in high school urging students to view their future as ports of destiny. She thanks attendees for their wishes of Godspeed as the class embarks from the harbor into the sea toward success and a promising voyage.
Mr and Mrs James Foley leave for New York City after visiting relatives. Ruth Pelmer Foley is Mrs Foley. Miss Helen Bishop travels to Washington and eastern points then returns via Kentucky. Mrs Maude Stuart attends Mt Pleasant graduation where granddaughter Myrel Jean Stuart graduates. Joyea Stuart visits. Mrs Arthur Bishop and children move to Creston. Arthur Bishop Jr and Betty explain school year completion. Wanda Casper returns from Clark College Dubuque for summer with Mr and Mrs Charles Casper.
Mrs Juanita Rabenold Mathers announces the opening of a home beauty shop at 1015 Fast Washington Street. She has new standard equipment and offers the Nestle permanent wave and shampoos with soft water. She is joined by Thelma Dunbar of Keota, a fellow graduate cosmetologist, for full beauty services.
Iowa City reports Fayette student Claude Welsh will be the busiest high school competitor at the tenth annual scholarship contest held Monday and Tuesday. Most visiting pupils will sit for one or two exams while Welsh tries multiple tests.
Dinner was served to 170 members of the country club their families and guests at the clubhouse last evening Seasonal garden flowers decorated the tables A program followed with group singing a tap dance by Dickie McCleery and a vox pop by Richard McCleery and William Shannon Bridge was played at seven tables Mrs B F Bostwick Jr won the women's high score Mrs A W Clow won the men's high score Out of town guests included Mrs Dan Brindley and son Danny of Moline Ill Mrs Helen Southwell of Des Moines and Mrs Ned Baker of Humboldt Guests were hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Thomasson Dr J N Irwin of Brighton Dr M L MecCreedy of Brighton and Mrs John Dodd catered the dinner Mrs Roger Sherman was chairman Members of the committee were Mrs R S Warfel Roger Sherman Mr and Mrs Will Harewood Mr and Mrs I E Coffey Mr and Mrs Richard Methery Mr and Mrs George Rudiger Mr and Mrs William J Shannon Mrs Rudiger and Mrs McCleery led the entertainment
Myrtle Poole and several others celebrate birthdays today including Mary Jane Lemley age five and Griffith Humphreys 78. The Three Quarter Century club member born in Wales marks another milestone. James Casey and Jane Hays birthday notices appear as Mr. and Mrs C K Snyder observe their silver wedding anniversary.
Nine members of the Kolah club plus four guests gathered at Mrs. Clayde Knupps home for an afternoon program. Guests included Mrs. Carl Jarrard Mrs. Armeer Griggs Mrs. Arthur Wiley and Mrs. Clarence Fulton. Recipes from Mrs. I D Quinn used by the 4 Helubeſts and a driving rules quiz conducted by Mrs. Knupp were featured. Refreshments were served. Welsh will undertake five writing tests totaling nine hours and fifty minutes.
Market notes list sweet cream sour cream and eggs with No 1 and No 2 grades. Poultry prices feature heavy hens Leghorn hens roosters and ducks with per pound and per dozen quotes. Purchases include a discount for poultries with defects and cull poultry rejects.
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