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Mrs J J McConnell learns of brother in law George Wauchope of Columbia S C death. Wauchope was a college teacher who retired last year. Charles Deemes and family visit A W McConnell. Deemes is Mrs McConnell s nephew. Sympathy sent to Wilbur Beenblossom over sister Josephine Puckett s Washington death. Thompson and Charles attend a pot luck at David Kleese s near Keota. Robert O Connor leaves for Camp Dodge with state guards for two weeks. Pat Morarity of Washington files for A Thompson. Robert Atchison ships cattle to Chicago then Cedar Rapids with Max White of Ainsworth. Letter from Rev W B McCrory in Long Beach Calif mentions his Doug la Aircraft work and son Le.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Thompson
Oregon
J. J. McConnell
George Wauehope
Columbia
S. C
Wauchope
Charles Deemes
Burlington
A. W. McConnell
Mr. Deemes
Wilbur Beenblossom
Dale Beenblossom
Josephine Puckett
Washington
Charles
David Kleese
Keota
Robert O'Connor
State Guards
Camp Dodge
Pat Morarity
A. Thomp
Robert Atchisons
W. B. McCrory
Long Beach
Calif
Rev. McCrory
Douglas Aircraft
Crash boat patrol near Australia aids crash landings
Dean serves on a crash boat believed near Australia, watching for emergency landings and rescuing fliers. LaVaugh Buenneke of Ainsworth assisted Mrs. Robert Mikseh this week in canning cherries.
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Dean
Australia
LaVaugh Buenneke
Ainsworth
Robert Mikseh
Market snapshot from Chicago hogs cattle and sheep
Chicago markets show all hogs down 15 to 25 cents from Friday with 180 to 240 pound bulk at 13.60 to 13.85 and top 14.00. Cattle receipts total 14 000 with fed steers and yearlings steady to 15 cents lower and heifers 10 to 15 cents off. calves and weaners steady. Sheep and lambs light activity with spring lambs 15.00 to 16.00 and throw-out under 14.00. tomorrow's projections list hogs 16 000 cattle 7 000 sheep 1 000.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Corn and Grain Prices Report
Chicago cash grain prices list corn mixed with two yellow bids at 107.3 and 106.45. oats at 71.5 for mixed and 70.9 for white. soybeans at 171.5 for yellow and 159.0 for another yellow bid.
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Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report Summary
Chicago June 28 eggs market firm with 17,485 cases receipts and various grade totals. Poultry receipts include 21 trucks and 5 cars with mixed grade percentages and turkey line items showing varied weights and ages.
Grain table and grave marked at Middletown corner
A grain market update from Chicago shows Wheat, Oats and Rye bids with mixed highs and lows for Sep and Dec contracts. Separately, the daughter of Roger Williams was buried beside her husband in a common grave at a simple stone marker set near Purgatory and Paradise roads in Middletown.
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Roger Williams
Rhode Island
Purgatory
Paradise Roads
Middletown
River Shipyards Build Armed Vessels For Navy
River shipyards work on their first Civil War era era armed navy vessels. Some ships are so powerful they require towing to deep water to prevent damage. If engines were started and screws turned, river bottoms could be torn up.
Freezing Effects on Produce and Venereal Disease Rates
The article notes certain fruits and vegetables survive freezing better while others poor, with snap beans as an exception. It also reports the Army venereal disease rate in 1942 at 37.8 per 1000 men, 1941 at 40.5, and January this year 25.2 per 1000 versus January 1942 at 45 per 1000, per the War Department.
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War Department
Paints Not Weakening Wood Strength
Statement declares paints are not harmful to wood and do not penetrate it appreciably, so no adverse effect on wood strength is expected.
Coast Guard Cutter EsCambia Sinks After Explosion
The Coast Guard cutter EsCambia was torn by an explosion and sank in the Atlantic. Skipper Lieut. Commander Carl Uno Peterson went down with his ship. Only two crew members were rescued. Coast Guard photo.
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Coast Guard
Escanaba
Atlantic
Carl Uno Peterson
International
Suits Dismissed in Power Divorce and Buck Settlement
Notice filed with the clerk of court shows Hazel M. Powers seeks a divorce from Richard L. Powers. The case J C Buenneke versus Mervin and Irene Buck is dismissed as part of a four party compromise settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel M. Powers
Richard L. Powers
J. C. Buenneke
Mervin
Irene Buck
Governors Born Abroad Surprising State Lineup
A survey shows that a quarter of chief executives across several states were born outside their current domains. Illinois stands out with three native sons serving as governors: Harry F. Kelly from Michigan, William H. Wills from Vermont, and Lester C. Hunt from Wyoming.
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Illinois
Harry F. Kelly
Michigan
William H. Wills
Vermont
Lester C. Hunt
Wyoming
Moisture Seen as Leather’s Biggest Enemy
The article warns that dampness from perspiration harms leather. It recommends two pairs of shoes for daily use to allow drying between wearings, reducing moisture damage and extending shoe life.
Haskins News Notes Birthday Celebrations and Service Flag Dedication
Mrs Clara Godlove reports a busy weekend with family and friends visiting in Haskins. E J Frey and Mrs Good celebrate birthdays on the 17th and 21st, relatives gather for meals, and the community attends the dedication of the Service Flag at the Presbyterian church in Washington.
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Clara Godfrey
Haskins
Dalewood
E. J
Good
Frank Embree
Brighton
Robert Wittmer
Toni Jean
Washington
Roy Krotz
Norma Jean
Krotz
Esta Birney
L. M. Birney
Una Gordon
Albert Wehr
K. A Mathers
Godlove
Presbyterian Church In Washington
van Eversa
Production of Livestock Through Home Grown Grains
The text explains livestock production stages from assimilation to lactation and suggests home grown grains as the economical nutrient source. It notes supplementation with proteins vitamins and minerals to meet all needs and claims a well balanced grain ration promotes growth vitality and worm resistance.
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Winga
State Cafe
Washington Concrete Co
Ted Simons
Iowa
Reiste, Bros
C. d. Jennings
New London
W. A. Bealer
Washington and
Kalona
Food For Freedom
Ramseyer’s Hatchery
East Washington
Jake
Mickey
Lemmon
C. V. Crull
Orie O'Connor
Ainsworth Hoskins
Yoder
Bill Fold
Journal
Carl J. Roberts
Washington Concrete Company
Armour’s
Ames Test
T. W. Hunter
BRUCE
Eclipse Lumber Company
Dr. Salsbury
Reister Bros
Rawleigh Products
C. G. Picken
van Buren
John Deere
de- Laval
Robert Atchison
Mr. Atchison
Max White
Cedar Rapids
M.lway Sale
Columbo Junction
Whittaker Sale
J. A. Morrison
S. Ave. D
Marion
Les Utterback
Minnie Chance
C. R. Gallagher
Dupont Duo
Call
General Electric
T. H. Barnes
Crawfordsville
Farmall Tractor and Cultivator
West Chester
Washington Oil Company
Frank Fletcher
Olm Grove
Frank L. Wilson
John Foster
Chester
Hite Kos
Chicago Livestock
George J. Breitenbach
Ayers & Powers
U. S
Sitter
Champ Salvager
WPE
Dial Rawl
Gilbert
Dial
J. D. Dayton
North Side
Washington County
SMART
Parrish
Haskins News
Ella
Ila White
Davenport
Ethel
Vivian Booth
Kansas
John
Jennie
Howard Keatsing
M. T. Coons
Coon
John Rath
Anna Nicholson
Ella Coon
J. R. McCreedy
Rubio Motor
Rubio
Midway Sales
Columbus Junction
Lowarld
Smylib
Mgr
State
South
Marion Avenue
Wm. Bruty
Ray Whitehead
John Shields & Sons
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