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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1938

Page

7

Local Social Notes From YOUNG AMERICA Area

Community members visit friends and relatives across towns. Names include Fred Vanderlick Burl ton Margaret Lanning caster Tenn Hiam Beal Minnie Vera Wolf Will Marie Clarence Jackson Otto Sutterome Wayland Harry Dodson John Godwin Ced Rapids Ced- Rapids Frank Pringle Richard Palmer Sam Howell Vienport Harold Kline Long I stalls and weekend gatherings mark the week's social activity.

Claud Rhodebeck Fred Vanderlick Burlton Margaret Lanning Caster Tenn Hiam Beal Lakin Barthelow Minnie Vera Wolf Will Marie Clarence Jackson Otto Sutterome Wayland William Bell Vis Harry Dodson Ursday Frank Pringled Richard Charles Palmer Ced- Rapids George Nelson John Godwin Sam Howell Vienport Frank Pringle Harold Kline

Local families share visits and meals across towns

Sunday and weekday visits dot a busy period as Glenn Schwartz and many households hosted relatives and friends. Attendance includes the Clarence Jackson family at Edgar Porter home and Will Marie group at Leo Marie residence with other households in Horton Kansas and Pierre South Dakota, plus trips to Dubuque caves and Crystal Lake.

Glenn Schwartz Roy’ Bauers Lloyd Humston Dorothy Humston Elmer Cherry Harley O’laughlin Clarence Jackson Edgar and Harve Porter Will Marie Leo Marie Charles Palmer Sunset Park Harold Bruce Horton, Kans Vera Hardwick Pierre Harry Dodson Essie Dodson Lone Tree Mary MacGinnis Clinton Wis Nora Eagle Zion City Ill Merle Eckles West Chester Hardwick S. D Arthur Gimble Lincoln Lakin Barthelow Raymond van Dorin Kenneth Salem Frances Porter Helen Jackson O' Laughlin Ruggles Leo Leonard Marie Johnson Cedar Rapids George Nelson Will Richards Ainsworth Claud Rhodebeck Pvp. L. Fenn Maquoketa Caves Crystal Lake Dubuque

Exaggerated reports on Lone Tree kidnapping case

Johnson county Sheriff Don McComas says reports that he asked federal authorities to refrain from intervention are greatly exaggerated. He notes he sought aid only from Post Office officials and has not received a response.

Sale notices for glasses Coccidiosis tabs and hog feeders

Pioneer Drug Store offers sunglasses at 19 and 29 cents with a note to save your eyes. Coccidiosis tabs guaranteed to save your chicks are on sale June 24 to 28 at Pioneer Drug Store. Eclipse Lumber Company advertises hog feeders large and small ready for delivery, call 71.

Pioneer Drug Store Eclipse Lumber Company

One Minute Washers and Local Transit Schedules

Local ads include a sales pitch for the One Minute Washer model and prices for home grown raspberries. Also listed are livestock for sale and a long appendix of railway and bus timetables with station stops, local agents, and contact names.

Washington

No new clues in search for Gaeta kidnap threat

McComas said no new clues emerged in the search for the person who threatened to kidnap 11 year old Jimmy Gaeta son of Lone Tree cafe owner Charles Gaeta if $2000 were not paid police continued the inquiry in the case with officials stating no progress on the suspect list.

McComas Jimmy Gaeta Charles Gaeta Lone Tree Cafe

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communiaities

A brief notice from the Journal Subscription Representative highlights local items from nearby communities. It lists updates on readings, events, and community notices affecting residents and readers.

Morgan county corn harvest grows after flood damage

Lloyd Hopping in Ainsworth reports twenty five acres of corn flooded last week with hundreds more expected to finish this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. White of Ainsworth were seen shopping in Washington on Monday.

Lloyd Ainsworth R. S. White Washington

Major League Umpire Keeps Hogs as Hobby on Kansas Farm

Umpire Ernie Quigley, famed in the major leagues, raises pedigreed hogs on his Kansas farm. He recently sold a prize hog to a buyer in Italy. In Ainsworth Nebraska, Ss. T. Wheelers will soon manage a hotel and cafe. Ainsworth businesses, a new store, and local farms are noted along with several residents and local industry details. A German city Lauban is cited for its single industry handkerchief production and a world unique museum.

Ernie Quigley Kansas Italy Ss. T. Wheelers Ainsworth Lauban Germany

Chicago Grain Prices Mixed As Markets Close

Chicago cash corn prices show varied mixed and yellow grains with grades ranging from No 1 mixed 58 percent to No 4 yellow 53 percent and white at 69 percent in a single market report.

Notice to Contractors for Egypt School House Bid

Bids will be accepted until July 6 1938 for building a new school house Sealed bids go to secretary Claud Sojka Riverside Iowa on or before the rate Letting at 8 PM July 6 1938 Plans and specifications available at the county office Owners may reject any or all bids

Claud Sojka Riverside Iowa Egypt The Coun

Images of British towns thriving on single industries

The text lists towns in Great Britain known for specific industries such as straw hats in Luton, carpets in Axminster and Wilton, biscuits in Reading, shoes in Northampton, jute in Newcastle, and woolens in Leeds. It then notes local farm activity with James Boyd laying by corn and oats ripening, neighbors like Mr Hart sock, the Quinns, Raymond farms, and the Merrifields appearing busy. Ernest Kath on Riverside route improves his Buick and farm appearance.

Great Britain Luton Axminister Wilton Reading Northampton Newcastle Leeds James Boyd Ainsworth R. 1 Mr. Hartsock John B. Quinns Raymond Farms Merrifields Ernest Kath Riverside Ernest

Farm life notes near Riverside and Washington

Lorack owns a 300 acre farm near Riverside with fruit and livestock and shows no plan to move. Barns and bins are full with another large crop in sight. Ralph Waegener west of Washington remains tied to farm work and will soon have corn laid by.

Ralph Waegener Washington

McGraw Missed Henk Greenberg for Pitching Theory

The article recalls John McGraw once passing on First Baseman Henk Greenberg now with Detroit and a top home run hitter of the era. It notes the Giants could use him today and mentions local figures Mert Hawkins and L B Luithiy Rubio with a brief social update.

McGraw Big Hank Greenberg John McGraw New York Nationals Henk Greenberg Troit Americans Big Hawk Giants

Chicago Grain Table Reports Mixed Futures in June 28

Grain table from Chicago shows Wheat July 76%, Sept 77%, Dec 78%. Corn July 57%, Sept 58%, Dec 58%. Oats July 26%, Sept 26%, Dec 27%. Rye July 53%, Sept 52%, Dec 53%. Names listed include Superintendent in Washington Iowa, Harry Malichky president, Claude Sojka secretary.

Chicago

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Chicago June 28 hogs 7 000 receipts 2 500 direct prices 8 8 9 00 top 9 00 lighter weights 7 50 to 7 90 450 lbs up 6 75 to 7 00 cattle steady calves 1 500 steady beef steers 10 00 to 11 20 yearlings 9 00 to 10 85 butchers 7 40 to 9 90 cows 5 25 to 7 75 sheep steady lambs 8 40 to 8 75 yearlings 6 06 to 7 25 ewes 3 90 to 4 00 feeders 6 54 to 7 50 wording notes tomorrow receipts cattle 9 000 hogs 15 000 sheep 4 000.

Chicago

Market Update Shows Steady Trade on Strong Receipts

Eyes reports market steady to easy as receipts total 15 168 cases with 19 percent extra firsts. Firsts range 19 to 19 percent. current receipts 1 814 dirties 164. Batter section shows easy market with receipts 17 771 and titbs specials 26 to 24, extras 25 percent, extra firsts 25, firsts 23 to 24, standards 25.

Chicago

Local Produce Markets Prices From Courtesy to W S Reister Sons

Prices paid Wednesday for dairy and poultry items include Sweet Cream 25 cents per lb No 1 Sour Cream 22 1 2 cents per lb No 2 Sour Cream 21 cents per lb Hennery Brown Wees 18 cents per dozen Hennery White Eyes 18 cents per dozen Leghorn hens 7 to 10 cents per lb Leghorn roosters 4 to 5 cents per lb Heavy Springs various weights priced 4 to 5 cents per lb We pay 5 1 2 cents per lb for delivery to plant. Heavier cull poultry with defects bought at 4 0 cents less than quoted.

W. S. Reister & Sons Hennery

Turrou Leaves NY G Man Post Turns to Spy Books

Leon G Turrou resigns as a New York government investigator and writes about espionage. The case highlights a federal grand jury indictment of 18 people, including two German officials high in the Reich ministry, closing his investigative chapter.

Leon G. Turrou Ace New York G-man Turrou Reich Ministry

Poultry Market Steady With Wide Price Ranges

Market remains steady for poultry with springers priced 14 to 17 percent, broilers 14 to 17, ducks 10 to 14 and veesels to 11, turkeys 14 to 18, roosters 13 to 138 percent.

Soybean Market Moves Sharp After Market Close

Market notes show soybeans trading with an up day and ranges near highs and lows. Highs around 83, lows near 82, closing at 83 with modest gains after a volatile session.

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