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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

7

Notice of Will Probate for Rodney N. Craig Deceased

An instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Rodney N. Craig, dated February 5 1941, has been filed and is set for hearing proof March 10 1948 at 9:00 AM at the District Court in Washington Town. Eleven interested parties must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated.

Rodney N. Craig Court House Washington District Court R. R. Noonan Washington, Town

Rev E Zimmerman Discusses Bible Work at Eicher Church

Nobles March 3 report notes Rev E W Zimmerman of Hutchinson as a Northern Bible Society representative spoke on Bible distribution and delivered a sermon at the Eicher church Sunday evening. Other items include social visits, a Navy assignment for Raymond Nebel, and a wedding in LaCrosse Indiana.

Billy Nebel Washington Raymond Des Moines U. S. Navy E. W. Zimmerman Hutchinson Kan Northern Bible Society Eicher Church E. J. Freyenberger Dennis Graber LaCrosse Ind Edward Irene Good Everett Roth Everett Gilbert Alliman D J. Alliman Clayton Nebel

Markets Roundup from Chicago Wilde Farm Report

Chicago markets report livestock bids with hogs at 7 000 head trading steady to 2d lower on lighter weights while 180 to 240 lb hogs sold around 23.00 to 23.75 per cwt and cows, bulls, steers and heifers showing varied declines. Sheep slaughter subdued with lambs around 22.35 to 22.85 per cwt and woolskins around 20.00. Local community notes include church meeting at Bellevue hospital Muscatine with Mrs Northy hosting and devotion lead by Mrs Lewis.

Chicago USDA

Poultry and Egg Prices Move in Chicago Trade

Chicago producers report varied poultry prices with 12 trucks listed and hens and fryers partly weak. Leghorn and Plymouth Rock varieties show mixed spring prices, while eggs range from whites to browns with multiple category receipts and quality levels noted.

Chicago Marel White Rock Springs Plymouth Rock Springs Colored Springs

Elaine Joy Leichty Born At Washington County Hospital

Betty Jo ter born Friday at Washington County Hospital. Mr and Mrs Leonard Leichty correct last week’s letter naming their newborn daughter Elaine Joy. Elaine Joy is the child of Mr and Mrs Leichty and was newly reported in the local note.

Ter Betty Jo Washington County Hospital Leonard Leichty Elaine Joy D. J. Alliman East Noble J. W. Hesseltine Swartzendruber Harry Foardner Harry Jr Cedar Rapids Kk. J Kin

Wolford couple mark 52nd wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs BE C Wolford of Columbus Junction celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary on March 3 They have long resided in the Catnip Ridge area Relatives visit and friends share Sunday calls among local households including Hattie McGrew and the Seidler family Privacy of illness notes mentioned with Mrs Spencer Bell as a patient

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mar BE. C. Wolford Catnip Ridge Hattie McGrew Muscatine Frank Seidler Iowa City

Ball backs Iowa airfield funding plan near Davenport

Sen Joseph H Ball of Minnesota endorsed a Civil Aeronautics Administration proposal to fund a new airport at Mt Joy near Davenport Iowa. The plan would provide between 400000 and 500000 dollars for the facility as part of a debate over Davenport Illinois versus Iowa airport location and funding.

Washington Joseph H. Ball Minn Civil Aeronautics Administration Mt. Joy Davenport George A Wilson Ball Iowa Illinois Moline Ill Mississippi River CAA Tillinois

Parents jailed for neglect in Atlanta case

Police found four children aged four and two to three years old living in filth in a single room while six siblings were in better surroundings. Juvenile officer Sgt I A Thomas called it the most flagrant case of child neglect in Atlanta history. Two malnourished children were hospitalized and Edward D Carney said he was willing to do anything as he was jailed.

Atlanta I. A. Thomas Edward D. Carney

Visitors and relocations highlight Cotter area farm note

Recent visitors included Mr and Mrs W A Norris and Mr and Mrs John D Morris with David and Marion. The Morrises moved from Eldridge to a 200 acre Cotter area farm bought last fall. Ray Spears has been a tenant. Enoch Sanford and son Paul of St Louis hosted at W L Sanford and Glen Woodruff homes. A machinery and horse sale is planned March 10 at Oskaloosa Sales Pavilion starting 11 00 run by Harold H Fisk owner.

John D. Morris David and Marion Eldridge Cotter Mr. Morris Ray Spears Enoch Sanford and Son Paul St. Louis W. L. Sanford Glen Woodruff Oskaloosa Sales Pavilion Harold H. Fisk

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