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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
7
Washington County Board adopts 1939 road program and sale resolutions
The Washington County Board of Supervisors approves a 1939 road construction plan including concrete pipe gravel and asphalt surfacing and sets March 17 1999 for a public hearing. It also approves school fund loan and real estate sales in Brighton and town lots to Howard Norton and W F Stockman with bids and tax compromises finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Office of the Auditor
Washington County
Iowa
Courthlouse
Washington
Uidders
Ned Morrow
K. FP. Lauer
Harve P. Wilson
Bauer
Howard Norton
Mealey
Brighton
W. F. Stockman
E. F. Bauer
Towit
Hrighton
W. FF
School Election Set For Crawfordsville Monday
Crawfordsville news notes the annual school election on Monday March 13 with two director positions to be filled. Also reports on local moves and visitors including Howsares relocation to a Mt Union area farm and Rev Webster’s substituted service pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Mary Manners
Merle Howsare
Baby
Mt. Union
Walter Ravuecher
N. G. Webster
Will Twinam
Kansas
Cotter Presbyterian Church
Emerald and Amethyst Beliefs in Ancient Eye Health
The ancients held that emeralds benefited sight while amethysts prevented drunkenness, shaping use of these gems in medicine and daily life.
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices In Chicago Markets Report
Chicago markets show hogs 6 000 head with top 8.25 and 220 pounds down to 8.00. cattle 1 000 with calves at 12.75 and steers 8.50 to 10.95. heifers scarce. cows 6.00 to 6.75. bulls 7.25 to 7.40. vealers up to 11.50. Sheep 7 000 head with fat lambs 8.99 top and 8.75 to 8.85 bulk. ewes 5.00. overall market mixed with early dips and firmness later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
Grain quotes from Chicago trade table
Open high low and close figures for Wheat Corn Oats Rye and other grains in Chicago trading on March 4. May July and Sept futures show small percentage changes with mixed gains and declines across contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Maren
Chicago Produce Market Firm on Oe LAU
Chicago market reporters note firmer tone in produce trading as Rutter Market stabilizes. Traders cite steadier prices for leafy greens and specialty vegetables amid steady demand from regional buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kalona and area notes from March arrivals and sales
Local column reports March events in Kalona and nearby towns. Mentions visitors and subscriptions in Crawfordsville and Washington R 3, farm improvements on No 218, a sale next Monday March 6 near Joe Lukovsky, and local business activity including banks near Kalona. Also notes Miss Marguerite Skola and Virginia Ann, harness shop at Peter Wilting, and Emma Rogers funeral. a poem titled The Bright Side concludes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona Way
Alvin C. Hasty
Melack Marek
Joe Lukovsky
Kalona
Mee
Marguerite Skola
Vere Davis
Marguerite
Virginia Ann
Ferdinand
Virginia
Denece
Washington
Wellman
Joe Nejedly
Honries
Bradley
Atwater Kent Radio
McCormick Deering
Joe E. Lukavsky
Chicago Cash Grain Reports Mixed Corn and Poultry Market Data
Grain and poultry market notes from Chicago show steady market receipts and mixed grain futures. Corn and oats prices shift across grades with yellow and white corn variants and mixed oats reported, while poultry receipts rise with trucks and varied fowl weight classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Shiloh Social News Highlights Across March Weekend
Mr and Mrs Dale Bales and families hosted Sunday dinner with Susie Hopping and Sam Simmons from Washington and Fairfield respectively. Ralph Schoonover joined a chemistry field trip to Iowa City. Neighbors and relatives from Rock Island Moline Ainsworth and others visited in Shiloh and at the Sigafoose and Beenblossom homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Schoonover
Shiloh
Dale Bales
Suzanne
Nancy
Susie Hopping
Washington
Sam Simmons
Fairfield
Ralph Schoonover
Iowa City
Roland Armstrong
Rock Island
Our Hom
Glen Reen Blossom
Ada
Mack
Harold Been Blossom
Lewis Anderson
William Caldwell
Floyd Wagner
Roy Sandell
Mack and Harold Beenblossom
Moline
Lester Bleck
Joe Amline
Earnest Arnold
Homer Coppock, Jr
Baby of
Ainsworth
L. F. and
Howard
Birthday Dinner Honors Co EK Nicholson at Wyman Home
Sunday dinner guests included Schoonover family and Sam Lambert with Donald and the Louis Andersons to honor Co EK Nicholson's 62nd birthday on February 28 near Wyman. Local residents attend school, sports events, and family visits while several sick with the flu are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoonover
Sam Lambert
Donald
Louis Anderson
Co. EK. Nicholson
Wyman
Mary Gier
Jean Sigafoose
4-H Club
Faye Schoonover
Norman
Ralph Schoonover
Bill Rawn
Giffo Morrison
Iowa
Northwestern
Town City
Cris Barnes
Ki F
Howard Sigafoose
Sam Marsh
Orville Caldwell
Billy
William Caldwell
Mel Donaldson
Jean Sivafoose
Milt Dennison
T. BR
J. B. Donaldson
Joe Amrine
Carl Amrine
Brighton
A N. Amrine
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Journal
J. D. Rabenoid
M.K
Dyson, Sigourney
Call Baptist Prrsonage
Cleo Jarrard
Puller
South
Ruiebsam Agency
Bob Martin
Gene Martin
Columbus Junction
Pioneer Drug
Moore's Bootery
Vetere Hardwere
Smart & Parrish
Leroy Jichardson
Joe Lukavsky
J. W. Hendrickson
RicWand
Coppock Road
Nellie Kuhn
Reister’s Markets
Washington, Iowa
W. S. Reister & Sons
Jennery
Ile
Delivey
Kenneth Ward
Journal Office
Kenneth
the Evening Journal
Sirs
Washington Journal
Yours
D. F. Macon
THE
Tursday
Secon
Washi County
Ing
Ren van Nostran
Myre van Noastraod
Hlarve PO Wileen
Ethel Greelan
T. M. Harvey
ACME
Brown's
Brower
Ramseyer
Ecclipse Lumber Company
Carr
StoFeb
Pontiac
Tucker & Ficher
Elm Grove
Frank L. Wilson
Ross Pence
Wolfe Hatchery
Aji Roe & Son
Ramesever's Hatchery
E. Madison
Ralph le Moine
J. E. Wright
Chester Katinger
Ulay
B. M Pierce
Floyd Grecian
Annaworth
National Cash Register
Wm. Palmer
Cy Birka
Burnham
Washington Oil Company
Eclipse Lumber Company
Social Security
Donald Howard
Phillips & Heber
Ce Shops
Des Moines
Washington Street
Chicago Livestock
OR. P
W. G. Edwards
Our
Evening Journal
Christ Schwartz
Bil
John May Ainsworth
John
Lloyd Stagner
Peter Wilting
Hamess
Emma Rogers
Mae Snider
Wayside Inn
Peoria
Miss Snider
Jim O'Laughlin
Chris
Louie
W. H. Jackson
Dale
Bill Jackson
Trieng
John Bear
Vern Escher
Frank Pratt
Havre
Charley Grifith
California
Jast
Ruth R. Saunders
B. F. Macon
Lunch Kay Whitehead
Federal Farm Loans
Nat’s Farm Loan Ass'n
Congress Hotel
Ia. D. C
Pettit, Secy
Treas
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