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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1952
Page
5
Chicago Livestock market reports show active general trade with hogs unevenly higher by as much as 25 cents for some lots and sows up 25 cents. Cattle and calves offered limited fresh receipts with stockers and feeders steady and light slaughter demand, while prime steers and heifers range 25.00 to 34.00 in value with mixed offerings across classes.
A large turnout at Lake Darling last Sunday filled the concession area and water safety program. Volunteers forecast more cooling gear for next week and officials anticipate about 1500 bathers. Plans include free boat rides from Youth Center side at 4 50 with boats and motors from several rally volunteers.
Livestock sales scheduled weekly at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa on Wednesdays and at Ollie Livestock Exchange on Tuesday afternoons. Kalona Sales Barn in Kalona Iowa hosts a Thursday sale. A closing out sale of Mrs Jenny Harris household goods in Keota Iowa starts at 1 20 p m on June 24 at 42 block West of stand pipe.
The Washington Chamber of Commerce outlines a membership campaign with a new dues schedule tied to business size and location. Officials aim to widen participation, boost funding, and fund community projects including labor market studies, decorations, and better town advertising. Secretary Kenton Mangold manages operations, bulletin notices, and city hostess services while coordinating with six directors.
Today’s birthday line includes Marilyn Falk Darlene Payne Jack Maple Dale Atkinson Diana Marie Schulty daughter of Lyle Schultvy and W W Wilson. Anniversary couples are Mr and Mrs William Perdock and Mr and Mrs BE J Hamilton. A humorous aside asks if a chicken can swim noting its feathers waterlog when forced.
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