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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1941

Page

7

Five Hurt as Two Cars Collide Near Indianola

Five persons were injured in the Highways 65 and 69 collision five miles south of Indianola. Elmer Keeney aged 72 from Chariton suffered fractured ribs and jaw, and Mrs. Raymond Sargent 20 from New Virginia a fractured thigh and bruises. Kenneth Keeney 12 from Chariton was severely bruised. All were taken to Iowa Methodist hospital in Des Moines in good condition.

Indianola Elmer Keeney Chariton Raymond Sargent New Virginia Kenneth Keeney Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines

Market summary Chicago cattle hogs and sheep June report

Chicago markets show hogs steady to 15 cents lower with 12,000 head in. cattle receipts at 5,000 with calves and fed steers firm to higher. sheep 2,000 with native lambs and ewes rising modestly. Estimated tomorrow receipts include cattle 1,000 hogs 8,000 sheep 2,000.

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Chicago cash grain prices given for corn oats and soybeans

Chicago price sheet lists cash grain figures for corn oats and soybeans with multiple grades and quality lines. Corn shows yellow and white varieties with percent ranges. oats include mixed and white grades. soybeans show yellow color grades with small percentage ranges.

Chicago Grain Table Summary from June 5

Grain table shows Wheat July at 9 7 14, Sep 9, Dec 1.9944 1.9114. Corn July 7 3 7 3 1 4, Sep 1 74, Dec 1 4. Soybeans July 1 1 3 2 1 3 8 5, Sep 1 22 1 23 1 21, Dec 1 24 1 24 1 21.

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Chicago Produce Market Report June 5

Chicago report shows eggs with weak market as receipts reach 28 925 cases with 24 percent extra firsts 24 percent first 24 percent current receipts 23 percent dirties 22 percent checks 21 percent. Poultry market unsettled with 34 truck receipts No 2 chickens 13 to 15s springs 181 percent to 19s and broilers 17 to 18 percent.

Chicago

Flora Votava and Lyle P. Kelsey Wed in Neosho Church

Flora Votava of Rock Island married Lyle P. Kelsey of Washington at a May 31 ceremony in Neosho Methodist Church St Louis. Rev M G Joyce officiated with music by Lucille Shannon. Attendants were Anne Votava and Jack Albert.

Neosho Methodist Church St. Louis Flora Florence Votava Rock Island Amelia Votava Collinsville Ill Lyle P. Kelsey Ralph Kelsey Washington M. G. Joyce Lucille Shannon Anne Votava Jack Althert

FBI directives tone on sabotage and espionage in US

At a meeting of northeast Iowa law enforcement agencies under FBI direction, federal officers stated the sabotage and espionage problem has reached an acute stage and warned it will worsen, urging all efforts to stamp out the evil.

U. S Cedar Rapids Witwer Grocer Co Joe Petrus United States Hidalgo County Citrus Association San Carlos Tex William B. Danforth Iowa Federal Bureau of Investigation

Washington County graded lamb sale at Milwaukee yards

The Washington County Sheep and Wool Growers Association held its first graded lamb sale at the Milwaukee yards. Charles Marek and Glen Dunbar oversaw the event with E L Hegg grading. 114 head sold with primes at 13.60, choice 12.50, mediums 11.25. buyers from Waterloo Cedar Rapids Ottumwa. high bid by Guy Cole for Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids. A second sale is planned for June 25 expecting more lambs.

Washington County Sheep & Wool Growers Association Milwaukee Yards Charles Marek Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association Glen Dunbar E. L. Hegg Iowa City Waterloo Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Guy Cole Peterson Sheep Company Washington Marek

Dairy Association Selects Officers

The Washington County Dairy Herd Improvement Association elected officers at its annual meeting. Mar vin Matthes was named president, Dean Johnson vice president, A. L. Duensing and Stanley Bush as directors. Alvin Lueder becomes supervisor and reported on five years of growth. Floyd Johnston of Iowa State College spoke on dairying for national defense.

Washington County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Farm Bureau Marvin Matthes Wellman Dean Johnson Brighton A. L. Duensing Washington Stanley Bush Alvin Lueder Floyd Johnston Iowa State College America

Aid Society Meeting At Pleasant Hill

The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid society met with Mrs. Roy Kephart for a regular gathering. Eighteen members attended and guests included Martha Gamon Erama Kephart Rev William Knotts and Mrs Knotts. A ten cent grab bag netted $1.80 for the fund and plans were made for a penny carnival at the church Wednesday evening. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Lewis Hering with an auction to follow. Refreshments were served by the hostess and helpers.

Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society Roy Kephart Martha and Wayne Gamon Erama Kephart William Knotts Aid Society Lewis Hering Earl Kephart Bertha Kephart Sam Sigatoose

Mil dred Bruty Weds John Sherman in Kahoka

Mildred Bruty and John O Sherman wed in a single ring ceremony at Kahoka Missouri on April 6 at 1 pm. The Rev Claude Resinger officiated with witnesses Mrs Resinger and W Durham. The couple reside on the groom s farm five miles west of town and a family dinner followed with fourteen guests.

John Caldwell Mildred Bruty John O. Sherman Washington Kahoka Claude Resinger The Christian Church

Bride and groom wed at St. Louis ceremony

The couple wore a blue dress with pink rose corsage at the ceremony. A wedding supper followed at Little Be vo's on Morganford road in St. Louis. Mrs. Kelsey, a Collinsville High School graduate, works at Rock Island Tailoring Co. Mr. Kelsey, from Ainsworth Consolidated School, is employed at Deere and Mansur works, Deere and Co., Moline. They plan to reside in Rock Island.

Little Bevo’s Morganford Road St. Louis Kelsey Collinsville High School Rock Island Tailoring Go Ainsworth Consolidated School Deere and Mansur Works Deere and Co Moline Rock Island

City and rural life affect life expectancy across regions

Population expert Warren Thomp son notes city public health measures extend urban lifespans beyond rural baselines. He adds southern rural residents generally outlive northern counterparts, highlighting regional health disparities.

Warren Thompson

Rocking Chair Brigade Notes and Local Updates

Mrs Carrie Blake plans to seek hospital care in Iowa City marking her thirteenth hospital visit for diabetes. A cooling-off period of ten days will be required before divorces can be granted in Scott County after filing. A Dubuque woman seeks 25000 for back injuries from a carnival ride collapse. Arabella Mansfield, Iowa’s first woman lawyer, is highlighted alongside other women leaders and weddings with updates from Washington and Iowa.

Carrie Blake University Hospital Iowa City Scott Centraty W. W. Scott W. R. Mainens Dubuque Washington Iowa United States Arabella A. Mansfield Mt. Pleasant Agnes Murphy Mulligan New York University New York

Do not over garnish meat platters at table service

Instructions emphasize simple meat platters with adequate elbow room for the carver. Avoid excess frills and decorations when serving and carving at the table to ensure smooth portions and focus on the main cut. The guidance favors practicality over ornate presentation.

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