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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1942

Page

7

Hogs Barrels and Sows Prices Steady Week Outlook

Markets report in Chicago shows hogs steady to mixed for the week with barrows and gilts 180 to 330 lbs topping 14.30 and averages near 14.15 for 160 to 180 lbs. Sows 550 to 1,400 lbs up to 13.85. Cattle calves weak overall. prime steer and yearling tops around 15.60 with weaker week. Sheep report notes old crop shorn lambs and springers up slightly with choice shorn lambs mentioned.

Chicago

Auction results show pelts and springers strong

No. 2 pelts topped at 14.25 dollars while a few choice native springers brought near 15 dollars. Choice ewes sold around 6.85 dollars.

Chicago Produce Market Shows Strong Receipts and Varied Grades

Chicago June 13 receipts record 21 437 cases with extra firsts up 30 percent and firsts up 30 percent. Current receipts up 29 percent, dirties down 28 percent. Storage packed firsts rise 314 percent and storage packed extras up 31 percent.

Chicago

Chicago cash grain prices in mid-June report

Chicago market notes include corn at 1 yellow 86 percent 3 yellow 84 percent 4 yellow 83 percent 5 yellow 81 percent 1 white 98 percent. oats 1 mixed 57 1 white 50 3 white 50 4 white 47 percent. soybeans 2 yellow 1.70 3 yellow 1.65 4 yellow 1.6244.

Wayland Notes and Local Social and Agricultural News

Wayland report covers community events including a Sugar Creek sewing day, the 25th anniversary of Chapter B of T.T.T. in Brighton, and visits from Chicago and Illinois residents. It lists 4-H delegates to Ames, births near Kalona, Legion Auxiliary officers elected, and various local engagements and arrivals.

Neille Wittmer Wayland Morty Sugar Creek J. R. McKirahan O. C. Boshart A. C. Wenger Max Kaufman Edith Hileman T.T.T Brighton Boshart Leland Horton Chicago Russell Henss Sadie Henss Louis Bachman Clarence Simms Was Point Ill

Chicago Grain Table Opens Mixed in Wheat Futures

The Chicago grain table shows Wheat futures with Sep at 71.21, High 1.22, Low 1.214, and Dec around 1.24. Market data reflects minor intraday moves and slight fluctuations across nearby contracts.

First Librarian Training School Founded by Dewey

In 1887 Melvil Dewey established the first training school for librarians at Columbia University in New York City, marking a milestone in librarianship education.

Melvil Dewey Columbia University New York City

Fire Underwater Breakthrough Gets Six Years of Work

Akron’s new underwater fire apparatus marks six years of research and development. The device reportedly achieves combustion beneath water, with Akron cited as deriving from a Greek term meaning summit.

Akron

Holstein Show Attracts Breeders To Washington County

Henss and the executive committee plus Mrs. McKirahan Mrs. Monson and Mrs. Elder hosted a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Krabill as fifty five relatives gathered at Edna Widmer’s home. The Dob residents welcomed visitors from Kansas City Los Angeles and Iowa Wesleyan students signed for summer teaching positions. The Holstein show featured class winners with J J and J L Mosher among top judges and results led by Lee county team in the judging contest.

Guy Brent Kansas City E. C. Allen Woodrow Miller Larry Los Angeles Calif la Donna Stubbs Iowa City Wilbur Kotter West Point Arvid Anderson Mt. Pleasant Lee County Wilbur Rotter Winton Wervin Weber Henry County Washington County Keokuk County J. W. Chandler Washington Chamber of Commerce Anton Heitshusen South Amana Tri-county Holstein Breeders Association Gens Gollerup Waterloo F. C. Barney Fairfield John Reedle Jersey Cattle Club Henry Campbell Frank Libe Floyd Banks Roger and Royal Madison Jones Paul Lytle White Clyde Rouse Albert Lay Florence Eunice Kyle James Brooks Roberta Wheelan Lee Harrison Stephens Home J. E. Adams Francis McConnell McConnell Carl Libe

District life notes from a June gathering medium

District No. 4 reports a weekend of picnics dinners and social visits. Names include the Dare Thompson and Wheelan families with appearances by Vastine Mont gomery and Bud Baker rising in community circles. Birthday celebrations for Cecil Replogle and Karen June join dozens of casual calls and family meals across West Chester Kalona and Wellman.

George Dare Glen Thompson Malcolm Montgomery Bill Luty Boyd Stephens Myrla

Sugar rationing committee in Crawfordsville to meet

The Crawfordsville sugar rationing committee announces meetings next Monday and Thursday from 1 to 3 PM. Chairman Ro 1 Williams leads the panel including Vera Yeoauver Mrs. CC Moorhead and Mrs. Ethyl Zickefoose. residents may call any member for information.

Mary Manvers Crawfordsville Williams Vera Yeoauver C. Moorhead Ethyl Zickefoose Mediapolis

Rail Lodges Meet Urges Bond Purchase

Ot tten? Lodges of the Iowa Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen rally for war bond sales. Mrs Clara Bradley reports grand lodge purchases totaling 65000 and subordinate lodges adding 29957 at the Columbus Ohio convention urging continued morale at home.

Ottumwa Iowa Brotherhood of Railroad Ieonven Clara Bradtt Columbus Ohio Grand Lodge Bradley

Hummingbird Wings Beat 55 Times in Hover 75 in Flight

The article notes hummingbird wingbeats at 55 per second during hover and 75 per second in flight, highlighting the rapid wing motion and agile hovering ability of these tiny birds.

Cost of stopping a 560 ton train at 50 mph rises sharply

The price of stopping and restarting a 560 ton passenger train at 50 mph increases from about 84 cents to 2.80 dollars.

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