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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
7
Classified snippets show Madkin soybeans for sale with two contact initials and a local phone, plus exterior paint ads promising low cost Pittsburg Vitalized oil paints from Pioneer Drug Store, and a do it yourself permanent wave kit from McDaniel Drug Store with full equipment and a money back guarantee.
Mr and Mrs Edward Kauffman and baby visited Ray Martins on Sunday evening. Orie Gingrich Grace Carter and family visited Orville Carters. Harold Disney family plus Henry Underwood visited. Wilmer Kauffman and daughters Karen Kay Sharon Rae and Edward Kauffman with Carolyn called on Ikauffman. Joe Schlatter and John Renoux families visited. Fred Stalder and family visited Tony Kauffman. News is scarce as everyone is busy and tired.
Sunday gatherings fill Havre households with visits from Kelley and Wittmer families. Revs Metzker and Rich join in Noble and Crawfordsville connections, while Lunning welcomes Leanna Ruth. Numerous callings and dinners mark a lively weekend in the area.
Milway Sale Co in Columbus Junction holds weekly sales every Wednesday. Friday community sale at Whittaker sale barn. Public sale of household goods in Wayland starts 1:00 p m. Mary Mast house sale in Crawfordsville on June 26. Closing out sale at North 7th Ave and West Main Street starts 1:30 p m. J A Morrison at 817 E Ave D on Tuesday June 29 at 1:30. Richenberger listed for June 26 sale. Marvin Buckwalter listed.
Loren Renoux nearly escaped when his overalls snagged on a pulley in a corn shelter last week. His brother Marion freed the belt and he walked away with only minor hip bruises. Patricia Swift is working in Wellman briefly. Frank Sechadd Jake Warnest and Barbara Wiggins visited Thursday evening at Tony Kauif.
Hogs and cattle prices move up across the board in Chicago trading with gains of 5 to 10 cents on most lots. Hogs top at 14.05 with 180 to 250 pound pigs at 13.85 to 14.00 and sows 13.15 to 13.40. Cattle include steer runs with early tops near 17.00 and bulk 14.25 to 16.50. calves at 5.50 down for feeders. Fat lambs hit 15.50 with a few at 16.00. ewes 8.00 to 8.25.
Chicago cash grain report shows oats trading mixed with heavy lots at 68 14 and 68 percent, white oats at 68 percent, red special heavy 684, and soybeans at 171 percent. Prices reflect light activity and standard market movement for June 2.
Eggs receipts 24,859 cases with firm market. ex tra firsts 39 percent firsts 38 percent current receipts 37 percent dirties 35 percent checks 35. Poultry receipts 21 trucks, market unchanged.
Chicago grain table reports wheat and corn futures with Sept Dec and July contracts trading near unchanged to modestly mixed levels. Wheat ranges from 141% to 144% with brief gains while corn and rye show small shifts and oats steady around mid sixties.
Excellent fire retardants for indoor use are now available, but water resistant outdoor fire retardant treatments are still in the process of development.
Field Museum paleontologist notes ground sloths were among the largest and most amusing native animals in South America, once dominating the landscape with their size and behavior.
A Willy-willy is a strong Australian wind that can reach speeds around 120 miles per hour, known for sudden bursts and driving dust and debris across open areas.
The Midwest Farm Bureaus conference passed a resolution calling on the federal government to abandon its subsidy and price rollback plan for food. It argues the subsidy would be a subterfuge to raise wages and other consumer costs amid inflation.
Westens Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cannon and Max spent Sunday afternoon at the George Wells home. Mrs. Pete Lauber event Thursday in Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Jesse Stout's sister Marie Elmore spent the weekend in the Stout home.
Patricia Stacy leads as 4-H Girls Club president with about two hundred in attendance. Speakers including M. M. Rabenold and Esther Stewart outlined the Victory themed program and 4-H aims. New officers were installed and a pageant by county clubs closed the celebration with patriotic songs.
Ruth Gideon reports Bethel notes as Mrs. Clara Bennett visits sister in law and others call on neighbors. Charles Wulf's wife and daughter arrive at Camp Blanding Florida Monday noon, occupying a two room cabin near the camp. Marvin is ill with measles, Jerry Niffenegger makes trips, Ruth Gideon reopens social visits with neighbors and relatives in Winfield, West Chester, and Chicago contacts.
Mrs. Levi Van Dyke reports neighbors and relatives visiting and dining at homes across Rubio. Gatherings include Dr leaves for Washington trip with O W Schmitter party, Henry Mourer funeral attendance in Queen City, and Minnie Bowman Leggett funeral in Hedrick. Several families mention travel and hospital stays, with Fort Ord service member updates.
RAF losses totaled thirty five bombers in a raid on Mulheim while 44 aircraft were lost in a larger attack near Krefeld. Soviet reports say twenty German planes were destroyed near Leningrad and 17 more were shot down in raids on targets near Leningrad. A second German attempt to cross the Donets at Lishchansk was thwarted by sinking barges and other obstacles.
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