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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1945

Page

5

Market roundup shows steady hogs and mixed cattle gains

Hog prices held at 14.75 and 14.00 ceilings with slow quality sorting and receipts near last week. Cattle and calves posted steady to 25 cents higher, with fed steers and yearlings leading gains and top price at 18.00 for 1508 pounds. steers 15.50 to 17.50, heifers 15.00 to 17.00, weaners steady at 16.50. Sheep fully steady to 25 cents higher amid sparse old crop lambs, good native spring lambs 15.75 to 16.00, mids 14.50 to 15.50, load shorn lambs 14.25 to 16.35 depending on grade and pelt.

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Wheat and corn prices from Chicago grain table

Chicago market notes show open high and low figures for wheat corn and oats across July September and May contracts along with rye values and varied percent ranges reflecting price activity in mid June.

Chicago Cash Grain CHIC Repeat AGO Taping

Fragmentary note records Chicago cash grain activity with unclear references to pricing and timing. No clear names, dates, or entities readable.

Polish leaders to meet in Moscow on June 15

A Moscow meeting June 15 may shape Poland's provisional government reorganization and resolve the Polish dispute. About a dozen leaders, from Poland and abroad, were invited by Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov, with Harry Hopkins believed to have arranged the plan. Attendees include Stanislaw Mikolajczyk and Vincenty Witos.

Poland Moscow V. M. Molotov Harry Hopkins Stanislaw Mikolaiczyk Top London

Local Social Happenings and Community Notes

Julia Zeck graduates highlighted as an unusual soloist while Earl Burroughs barn fire destroys the Kleese farm structure but cattle were safe. Bee swarm prompts courthouse windows shut. Muscatine Y's Men meet with dinner. Daves Livingston and Elder spoke. Pvt Berlen Houseal returns from European theatre after 40 months, ten months as a POW. Various visitors, church events, and community notices follow along with local awards and errands.

Community Notes From Wayland Dated June 13

Wayland residents report hospital visits and recoveries while a large family picnic honors Joe Sutter and Vincent Krabill. Local events include a high school janitor start, sewing at the high school by United Service Women, and several visitors from Cedar Falls Davenport Philadelphia and Burlington.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Victor Stacy Burlington Hospital Harold Meyer Washington Hospital Wayland Park Joe Sutter Vincent Krabill Jack Shinagi Dickie Lone Rock Wis P. R. Altiman United Service Women Forest Rich Henry County Hospital Robert Mathieu Ard Chester Beckler Pauline Bartlette Sophie Perks Patricia Sehneider Philadelphia Norman Clark Cedar Falls F. D. Clark J. W. McCoy Glen Gisef Davenport Grace Moser Cautril D. J. Boller Grenine Anna Richard Joan Graber Gilbert Wenger Vivian Zear Town Wesley Noah Wittmer Mt Pleasant Jesse Davison Kay and Joy Wapello Lloyd Davison Deanna and Marian Burlington Clair Leedereren Iowa Ordnance Plant

German Forces Reissue Captured U S Maps

German high command reissued captured American army maps for use by German forces during World War II.

German High Command

Sunday school origins and spread in 18th century England

Encyclopedia Britannica notes that the Sunday school began in Gloucester in 1735 after Robert Raikes sought to reform idle children. The movement grew quickly, spreading to many major English cities during his lifetime and persisting in England and beyond in the Christian world.

Encyclopedia Britannica Robert Raikes Gloucester England Raikes

Fish as a frequent meat alternative in planning

The article argues fish should be included often in meal planning. It notes fish provides essential protein and nutrients, can substitute meat, and urges keeping fish cold to preserve quality. It advises defrosting while still frozen or in cold water without soaking after thawing.

Triple Header Sale Week Livestock Schedule

A three day sale lineup lists events including a draft horse sale on June 21 at 12:20 and a saddle horse sale on June 21 at 7 20 PM after a livestock sale on June 20 at 1 00 PM.

Livestock Sale Scheduled for Wednesday June 20

Livestock sale featured cattle with Hereford steers and mixed bred drafts, plus 40 choice Hereford steers noted. Expect more steers and heifers for grazing, cattle from range loading stations, and strong demand across bulls cows veal calves hogs including feeder shoats bred sows and boars.

Draft Horse Sale Promises Large Auction Preview

We expect 100 or more draft horses at the June 24 sale following a top auction. Buyers Lip schultz Penn Herr Wise Fuller Moss Southern Jordan Ill and local demand remain active. Take advantage of this unexcelled outlet as the season remains unusually strong.

Madel Lark, N Lipschultz Penn Herr, Wise Fuller and Moss Southern Jordan, Ill

Saddle Horse Sale Presents Broad Demand Evening Sale

Saddle Horse Sale Thursday evening June 21 at 7 30 features gatted pleasure and stock horses consignments total 64 with a large crowd and strong bidding. Horses and buyers travel from far and near for a swell selection and unlimited demand for saddle stock consignments.

Saddle Horse LOCK

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