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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1937

Page

7

Three Rules Offered to Help Prevent Drownings

New York June 29 Dr Robert A Fraser Chief Medical Director of the New York Life Insurance company advocates three rules to curb Fourth of July swimming deaths. Do not swim alone avoid water an hour after meals and do not dive until you know the depth. He cites 5500 fatalities in 1935 as proof of common sense rules.

New York Robert A. Fraser New York Life Insurance Company Fraser National Safety Council

Market Report Chicago Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Chicago market summary shows hogs at 10 to 15 cents higher, top 12.06 for 200-300 lb, cattle mostly steady to strong with beef steers 13.00 to 16.00, calves 7.00 to 10.00, sheep 106000 head steady weak with lambs 10.50 to 11.50 and yearlings 7.00 to 9.90. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 4,000 hogs 10,000 sheep 9,000.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Prices Reported

Chicago market notes show No 2 mixed 128 to 129 percent No 1 yellow 128 to 129 percent No 2 yellow 128 to 129 percent No 5 yellow 117 percent with sample grade 90 to 115 and estimated carlotage around four.

Chicago

Soybean Market Opens Share Prices and Day Data

Market data shows soybeans with July at 1.38 percent, Oct at 1.154 with 1.15 percent, 1.12 percent, and 1.12 percent. For December, 1.134 with 1.13 percent, 1.11 percent, and 1.11 percent, reflecting intraday moves across contracts.

Chicago Produce Market Report Standings and Receipts

Chicago market round up shows eggs with 15 571 cages receipts and 21 percent extra firsts 20 percent firsts 19 percent dirties 19 percent. Butter remains steady to firm with 16 309 tubs receipts, specials 30 percent extras 30 percent, extra firsts 29 percent, firsts 27 percent, standards 29 percent. Poultry unsettled with broilers 16 to 19, ducks 9 to 12, geese to 11, turkeys 18 to 15, roosters 12 to 13.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Forecasts and Prices

The Chicago grain table lists Wheat, Corn, Oats, and Rye with July and September futures. Prices show small percentage changes, with Wheat around 1.20 to 1.25 and Corn near 1.10 to 1.28, Oats near 0.43 to 0.45, Rye hovering around 0.90 to 0.94.

Chicago

Kid Galahad Opens At Filate Theater Today

Three stars head the cast Bette Davis Edward G Robinson and Humphrey Bogart in a Warne Bros film about boxing. Eddie Robinson pursues a championship with Bogart as rival. an 11 round title bout and a managers duel unfold amid backstage plots and a tender romance featuring Jane Bryan and Wayne Morris as the new star.

Bette Davis Edward G. Robnson Iumphrey Bogart Kid Galahad Filate Theater Francis Wallace Warne Bros Eddie Robinson Miss Davis Bogart Madison Square Garden Withal Eddie Wayne Morris Galahad Jane Bryan

Harvest Talk From Ainsworth Community

June notes from Ainsworth recount Edward Lambert and his parents visiting from Colorado. Elmer Guenther harvests fine timothy hay while 60 acres are out of pasture. Eli Jackson completed 110 acres of corn and cut rye. fields show rye shocks. Rolland Organ invites readers to July Three Quarter Century club dinner.

Edward Lambert Ainsworth R. 2 I. F Lambert O. K Colorado Elmer Guenther Timothy Eli Jackson Rolland B. Organ

Quits swimming at 97 in Missouri River

Burl King 97 of Blair Nebraska abandons birthday river swim for the first time in years due to perceived risk. Relatives think the Missouri River lowlands trip is too dangerous this year. John Sampson manages crops and comments on local farming skill and age related work. Juzeler farm repairs and an old building get a refresh with new foundation and roof this fall.

Missouri River Burl King Blair Neb W. Augustine Juzeler Fred Juzeler Sam Doran Pat May

Holmes and Burris Families Highlight Farm Life News

The report notes Sterling Holmes and son manage a farm and livestock business with Mrs. Holmes yielding hog profits from ten Chester White pigs. Low Burris praises current crops while recalling racing days near Decatur Illinois. Their daughter Heen Burris Driscoll welcomes a baby girl Joan at Iowa City Hospital as Grandpa Burris comments on her red hair and bright future.

Sterling Holmes Low Burris Veay Vethel Deceatur Illinois

No clear event in Washington outline a public notice

Fragmentary text mentions Washington and a Journal office or post office but provides no verifiable details about people actions dates or outcomes for a factual summary.

Washington

Local farm families report strong crops and busy chores

Elmer Kolosick and neighbors describe thriving fields with corn, rye, hay, and large quantities of canned fruit and poultry. Havel and Holmes families work sunrise chores while Ed J. Havel mows road sides. Many hands on Farber and Wolf farms boost haying and fruit gathering amid harvest prep.

Moses Havel Ed J. Havel

Former Millionaire Chooses Poets Over Fortune

Everett W. Hill once led Rotary International and owned a Oklahoma trust of ice plants. After losing 2 million in the 1932 crash he retreated to seclusion in Oklahoma City and now writes poems and essays under an unknown pen name. His modest income comes from his writings and he refuses any return of wealth.

Everett W. Hill Rotary International Hill Oklahoma City Oklahoma Rotary

Nine Planes Battle and Crash for Air Realism in Film

The Columbia thriller Criminal of the Air stars Charles Quigley Rosaline Keith and features two weeks of aerial sequences using nine planes. Machine gun battles high above, out of control stunts and parachute drops were filmed with actors including Quigley John Gallaudet and Marc Lawrence. Directors and pilots report several near accidents but no injuries to cast, while several planes were damaged or wrecked as part of the plot.

Columbia Charles Quigley Rosalind Keith Fox Theater Quigley John Gallaudet Marc Lawrence C. C. Coleman, Jr

Organized crooks smuggle contraband across the border film cast

Rita Hayworth and Patricia Farr star in a film about organized criminals smuggling contraband across the international line from Mexico into the United States. Owen Francis wrote the screenplay from a story by Jack Cooper.

Mexico United States Rita Hayworth Patricia Farr Owen Francis Jack Cooper

Stephens of Xenia Buys Threshing Separator and Binder

Mrs John Fliott of Chicago visited parents Mr and Mrs D D Stephens in Xenia from Thursday to Monday. D D Stephens bought a Case threshing separator and a McCormick Deering binder via Washington dealer. Various neighbors and relatives visited, including Brucher and Ann from Caledonia Minn, and Claire Edmondson plans to return from Quincy. George Baird recovers from a run away injury. Alex Cleee farm painted. Frieda Van Horn visited.

R. L. Stephens Xenia John Fliott Chicago D. D. Stephens Harold Clere Jimmy Larry Ainsworth Will Reanery McCormick-Deering Washington Edward Brucher Michael Ann Caledonia Minn Richard Stephens Brucher CCC W. E. Frame Quincy Fred Hawkins Alex Cleee Frieda van Horn James Clegg George Jord George Baird J. M. Lord Moline

Mrs. John Carter Spends Few Days at Fishburn Home

Snowball notices Mrs. John Carter visits at Fishburn home for a few days. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Cook and three children from Monmouth New Hampshire, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carter and Earl of Burlington, Mrs. June Warden of Galesburg, and Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Menefee with Martha.

John Carter Fishburn Home John Shebeck Stanley Fishburn Ernest Cook Monmouth Leo Carter Earl Burlington June Warden Galesburg H. A. Menefee Martha

Local Social Notes From Wyman And Surrounding Areas

Mrs. John Carter of Wyman stayed for a longer visit. Everett Genkinger had his tonsils removed Thursday at Washington county hospital and is recovering well. Sunday visitors at the D. C. Griggs home included Margaret Snider Orville Grieges and the Armour Griges. The C A Brooks family from Stronghurst UL visited Walter Kyle Wednesday. Mrs Kyle accompanied the Brooks to Illinois for a few days and will visit relatives in Monmouth. Richard Knapp is not very well and hoped to recover soon. The Walter Kyle family enjoys a new radio. Sunday callers at John Sheheck home included Mr and Mrs Glenn Knapp their daughters Mr and Mrs Lawrence Howell and Everett.

John Carter Wyman Carter Everett Genkinger Washington County Hospital Margaret Snider Orville Grieges Armour Griges D. C

Community sale offers cattle and more at Whittaker event

Nice consignment expected with six fresh cows and springers, shoats and piggy sows, boars, sheep, veal calves last week, and a stock of posts, furniture, and fruit jars. Sale starts at 12 30 with lunch room available. Whittaker and Son managers.

Whittaker & Son Col. Bruty Walker & Babcock

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