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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
7
Peggy Landon daughter of Alfred M. Landon and former gubernatorial nominee is described as graduating from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The note highlights her lineage and the milestone in the university town.
Journal subscription representative D. F. Macon compiles brief items from nearby towns including social events, school notes, and local happenings with concise updates and community notices.
Merle Gallagher of Cheyenne Wyoming travels with his parents Mr and Mrs W S Gallagher visiting in north Washington. He drove 779 miles in one long day with several stops through big towns. Forrest Donaldson on the Foster place northeast of Washington operates a two row cultivator pulled by a tractor and is doing fine work.
Mrs Albert Escher of Kalona on a rural route says crops look good if rain eases and temperatures rise, hoping for better growing conditions after persistent wet weather.
The 786 acre Booth family farm near Haskins operates year round with heavy work and livestock. Clarence Booth and his father Bert Booth directed workers to prepare a receipt before continuing, as Mrs. G C Ebner and Mrs. Dale Peters with family arrived to report three men busy plowing corn east of the farm.
A collage of farm scenes and small town moments includes Fred Chalupa’s family field work with a nine year old plowing corn, a 13 year old boy's view of time work, Harold Wayne at seven months ready for a ride, and Richmonds postmaster Mr West noting a lively town. Neighbors Kron and sons push a tractor in cold weather while sharing farm chores. A pew scene hints at humor over an ear trumpet. Casual remarks on health, Clover field plans, Chester white pigs, and diverse rustic activities fill the day.
George and Guy Peters attend Bible school with John on their grandmother’s lap learning car lessons. Brighton hosted a large Whoopee Day with Warren Morgan guiding the Legion eating stand run by Brighton ladies. Rain dampened Friday morning plans.
A reader thanks the sender of a greenback enclosed in an anonymous envelope. The note requests a line so proper credit can be given and expresses gratitude to whoever sent the money.
Ed Thomas of Brighton returns from about a month with daughter Leona Thomas in Colorado. He saw many Iowa people including former Singmaster workers now ranching in Colorado and chatted about Ed Robertson of Brighton who was with Singmasters. Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Lambert, once at Ainsworth, now own a Grand Junction Colorado property and are doing well.
Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M announces a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. William Mohland serves as W M and A W Yard is secretary.
A dense train and bus timetable lists westbound and eastbound passenger trains, mixed trains, regional locals, and holiday exceptions. It includes departure times for the Golden State Limited, Californian, Local and Limited services, Knox County lines, Burlington Trailways buses, and agents Goodlander Anderson Bell with notes on exceptions and ticket locations.
Chicago market update shows hogs 8.80 to 9.15 for 260 to 290 pounds with top 9.15, cattle prices steady to 11.00 for beef steers, calves and stockers listed, sheep demand mild with lambs 7.50 to 8.50. Chicago Produce reports steady eggs and firm butter along with mixed poultry prices. Father’s Day observance notes reflect public sentiment and June 19 observance efforts.
Chicago grain table dated June 10 shows open high low and close figures for wheat corn oats and rye across July September December contracts with percentages and minor typographical errors. The data lists wage like marks such as 74% 75% for wheat and similar entries for corn rye and oats across months and delivery dates.
A Chicago market item lists No 1 mixed at 58 and No 2 mixed at 57 to 58 percent, No 1 yellow 58 to 69, No 2 yellow 57 to 58, No 4 yellow 56, No 8 white 58 to 84, sample grade 50 to 54, and an estimated carrot total of 2438.
Market activity shows limited movement in soybeans with July and October futures trading amid fractional changes. Analysts note modest demand signals and price levels hovering near session highs as traders await fundamental cues.
Sioux City labor leader L Garett said the tra es and labor assembly will urge the Iowa Federation of Labor to enact a state law prohibiting employment of women as barmaids. A second resolution backs local option in alcohol sales at the convention in Council Bluffs next week.
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