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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1939
Page
7
Market Reports Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep
Hogs 10,000 head fair activity steady to 10 cents higher top 6.80 for 190 to 240 lb. Packing sows 5.00 to 6.00. Cattle 16,000 with calves 1,000. red steer and yearling market not established, bids 50 cents lower. Wealers 9.00 to 9.50, stockers 7.35 to 8.75. Sheep 5,000. market slow, early bids unevenly lower. One load fed lambs 8.75. Tomorrow's receipts: cattle 6,000 hogs 16,000 sheep 2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local readers renew Evening Journal subscriptions
Howell Davis family from Crawfordsville and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chorpening visit. They renew and trade while noting recent rains in the area. J B Long from Brighton mentions a subscription expiration and calls the notice a love letter, as Jim and Wile are thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Davis
Crawfordsville
Wayne
The
Evening Journal
Brighton
Jim
Wile
Local Residents Visit From Havre and Crawfordsville
Mr and Mrs Frank Pratt of near Havre and Mr and Mrs Huston with daughter Miss Helen of Crawfordsville were noted visitors. The note thanks these young folks for daily home support and signals continued home news delivery in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pratt
Havre
Mr. Huston
Helen
Crawfordsville
District 4 Notes of Sunday Visits and Cemetery Work
Mr and Mrs Alvin Shebeck hosted Sunday dinner at the Will Longer home. Visitors included Homer Coppock and baby, Paul Mayer and family, Helen Baker with Clark, Howard Baker and daughter, Ruth Longer with sister, Joan, and LeRoy McGraw. Grave decorating at Keota cemetery followed by gatherings in Wellman and with the Longer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Harvey
Alvin Shebeck
Will Longer
Homer Coppock
Baby
Francis MccConnells
Joe McGraw
H. J. Brennaman
Keota Cemetery
Paul Mayer
Wellman
Helen
Clark Baker
Julia
Richard Harvey
Howard Baker
Earl Kephart
H. J. Brenneman
Eddie Gretter
Nadine
Della Long
Florance Smith
Elvin Luers
LeRoy
Ruth Longer
Mrs Chas Stewart hosts Everett cousin visit in Lexington
Mrs Chas Stewart entertains Eva Stein of Everett Washington with a family dinner in Lexington. A Sunset park relatives reunion followed and Teresa Riorden visits from Ft Collins Colorado at Warren Bishop home. Cedar Chain plans, strawberry social June 9, and a new baby boy for Clay Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Gardner
Lexington
Chas. Stewart
Eva Stein
Everette
Washington
Stewart Home
Glen Knapp
Chas. Caldwell
Howard Waster
Floyd Wagner
Sunset Park
Gertrude Riorden
Iowa City
Teresa Riorden
Ft. Collins Cole
Warren Bishop
Teresa
Lexington Circle
Marie Rogers
Bishop
Cedar Chain
Arlys Meyers
Elsie Bratten
Wm. Flynn
Clinton
Flynn
Flading
Detweiller
Schultz
Hayt Gardner
Ames
Clay Morgan
Midway Sale Colony Listings in Iowa Auction Schedule
Community and weekly sales listed for Midway Sale Co in Columbus Junction and South Eastern Iowa Shorthorn breeders sale at for mer Negus Sale barn. Dates include Wednesdays and Fridays with June 27 noted for the Southeast Iowa event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Sale Co
Columbus Junction
South
Iowa
Negus Sale
Brighton family visits old town amid rains and crop hopes
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Smith and daughter Joan of Brighton shopped in their old town Saturday. They report good rains Friday and favorable outlooks for crops. Chris Leichty and son Edward of Wayland were also there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Smith
Joan
Brighton
Chris Leichty
Edward
Wayland
Mr. Leighty
Local visitors renew home trade and arrivals noted
Mr W H McConnells of Washington R3 renewed home daily with magazines. Mr and Mrs Luther Williams and daughter of Crawfordsville bought a cook stove. Russel Williams and Waldo Wells visited. Tom Willis and others from Ainsworth were here Saturday. KE Simkins of Mason City visiting son W O Simkins at Ainsworth. near 60s yet looks young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. McConnells
Washington
R 3
Luther Williams
Crawfordsville
Russel Williams
Waldo Wells
Tom Willis
George Lord
John Jones
W. H. Brown
AinsWorth
KE. F. Simkins
Mason City
W. OD. Simkins
New Journal Readers From Wayland Area Noted
Mr. D W Qrendorfs of southeast of Wayland became readers of the Journal. The piece recalls a dlee farm home in a good farming country. Donald Howes of Crawfordsville praises his wife and entertains Donna Lou in their car while subscribing to the Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Washingon
D. W. Qrendorfs
Wayland
Donald Howes
Crawfordsville
Donald
Donna Lou
Evening Journal
Boy recalls ride with family friend and secret plea
A mother questions her son about thanking Mr Banks for a car ride. The shy boy answers softly, admitting he was told not to mention the favor. The scene ends with a vague introduction of the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hanks
Jimmie
Mr. Banks
Rain Brings Hope as Norfolk Area Enjoys Unusual Saturday
Mrs. J. E. Cook and her daughter of Ainsworth RK 1 express daily contentment with home life. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kron from east of Richmond on Kalona R 3 report a welcome rain and bright future prospects for their crops.
C E Rickey Near Eureka Sends Message
C E Rickey near Eureka left his message and it was thankfully received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Rickey
Eureka
Local residents attend Saturday gathering in Keota area
Dale Jacksons Kalona W A Shallas Washington KK 4 Mr Bonnwetts Brighton John Haus Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs AR Strum New Haven Clyde Thompson Brighton Mr and Mrs Frank Florang Ais worth Friteben Bros and sister of Keota Harve Corpman Dublin and others here Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Jacksons
Kalona
W. A
Shallas
Washington
Bonnwetts
Brighton
John Hausils
Columbus Junction
A. R. Strum
New Haven
Clyde Thompson
Frank Florang
Aisworth
Friteben Bros
Keota R
Harve Corpman
Dublin
Brighton Social Notes Show Weekend Visits and Local Changes
Mr and Mrs J Kyle and others at Brighton enjoyed Saturday in Washington. Clyde Rouse Washington R 2 visited town Saturday evening. Howard Baker stopped by and plans to return. Mom and Pop Snack Shack on east Washington is now run by Mr and Mrs J Lloyd of Yulsa Oklahoma. A large Sunday crowd gathered for eats and drinks. A fine couple from Waylord May may be bride and groom. Mr and Mrs Howard Wolfe and family of Decatur Lil visited over the weekend with CC Wolfe and wife of Ainsworth R2. Grandson visited for straw berries and cream. Roy Caviness and Karen visited Washington with DeLongs home from a 10 day east vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mom and Pop
East Washington
Howard Wolfe
Decatur, Lil
CC. H. Wolfe
Ainsworth
R 2
Roy Caviness
Karen
Washington, M. C
DeLongs
East
Meek escort faints in shop as rolling pin purchase revealed
A small man fainted during a shop visit while a woman tried to buy a rolling pin without his notice. The exchange prompted questions from a clerk about the man’s reaction. Johann Ahmling of Wellston noted rain. News includes Mrs. C H Harvey’s death and Junior Bishop remaining hospitalized after a tractor accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womn
High Production Noted in Washington County Cow Testing
May production reports from the Washington County Cow Testing Association show 47 cows on test producing 319,248 pounds of milk and 11,700 pounds of fat from six herds. Pearl, a Reg. Holstein owned by A. C. Gingerich, led with 1,798 pounds of milk and 65 pounds of fat, while 120 cows surpassed 50 pounds of fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
A. C. Gingerich
Cash Grain Market Report From Chicago
Chicago cash grain prices show mixed corn notes with several yellow and white varieties, oats ranging from 33% to 85% white, and soybeans at 82% yellow. Corn receipts total 247 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grain Prices in Chicago Open High Low Close
Grain table from Chicago shows Wheat Corn and Oats with July and September futures. Entries include Wheat July 77% Sept 16% and Corn July 50% Sept 62%. Oats July 33% Sept 32% with several fractional values and typos in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Offers Mixed Market Signals
Chicago market reports steady overall with varied receipts across commodities. Produce receipts total 34 788 for vegetables while poultry shows steady demand with truck arrivals and price ranges for ducks geese hens and spring chicks. Potatoes stay about steady with arrivals on track and shipments noted for Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lta
Dayton Grove Social Notes Spread Across Nearby Towns
Dayton Grove reports Mrs. Robert Stephens and daughters visited relatives in Wellman while Mrs. Irma Oldfield attended Memorial day services there. The Moore and Embree families joined church services in Clay, Brighton, and Keola. Walter Lance visited Washington midweek. Mrs. Embree to host So and Sew club Thursday June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Moore
Dayton Grove
Robert Stephens
Mary Martha
Barbara
Wellman
Irma Oldfield
Lyall Moore Dean
Lois
Wilbur
Clay
Brighton
William Embree
Keola
Walter Lance
Washington
Wm. Embree
Washington County Cow Testing Association Seeks Dairymen
The association invites local dairymen to join for the new year starting July 1. Members can compare their herds with others in the county throughout the year and at year end. For questions or joining, contact the county agent or an association tester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
War on Squeaky Cars and Smoking Monkeys
A quirky column describes a constant war on squeaky automobiles with Moto Sway lubrication gear from Washington Oi Company. It notes a Mossy English habit, citing a carving at Cawdor Castle showing monkeys smoking pipes as an ancient tobacco precursor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Oi Company
Cawdor Castle
England
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa
An instrument claimed as the last will of J A Maxwell, dated May 15 1929, was filed and read in Washington County District Court. A hearing to prove and probate the will is set for 9:00 AM on Monday June 12 1989 at the Washington Court House before the District Court or clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
J. A. Maxwell
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
Said County
R. R. Noonan
Cherry County
Texas
Renard Ranch
Jeff Wheat
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