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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1940

Page

5

Youth Beating Victim at Eldora Dies. Murder Charge Planned

Lawrence Cottrell, 20, of Albia died early this morning after being beaten with a hammer by Edward Keen, 19, of Muscatine, at the state training school for boys in Eldora Iowa. Keen faces murder charges for striking Cottrell five times on the head with the hammer.

Eldora Lowa Plurence Cottrell Albia State Training School For Boys Edward Keen Muscatine Cottrell

February C T A Report on 47 cows in test association

February figures show 47 cows on test with 48 dry, average 806 lb milk in 249 days. Morton Kemde leads with 12 Registered Holsteins at 1481 lb milk and 53.6 lb fat. Gingerich & Gingerich Wellman 9 milking Holsteins average 1119 lb milk and 36.9 lb fat. Coon leads with 2105 lb milk and 84.4 lb fat. 10 first calf heifers started, 10 cows sold for various reasons.

Morton Kemde West Chester Kash & Swartzendruber, Wellman Brenneman & Gingerich Kulona Dr. H. Christianson Conesville -S Dan & Dean Johnson Brighton Iuus Frank G. Bach Wellman Gingerich and Gingerich Maplecrest Farms Marvin Matthes Ginger S. Bach & Gingerich Edna Washington County Association Farm Bureau Alvin J. Lueder Association

Washington County Wins State Farm Bureau Banner

A. L. Duensing announced Washington County earned the state banner for highest quota payment to the State Federation as of March 4. District banners circulate statewide. the county held the 7th district banner since January and must lead again by early May to keep the state banner.

Washington County A. L. Duensing Washington Farm Bureau

Ruling Sets Tax Basis for Rural Co operatives

Iowa attorney general's office holds taxation of rural electrification cooperatives should be based on each member farmer's share. The opinion says a member's tax load equals the co-op’s total property value divided by its number of members, regardless of cooperative debts.

Les Moines Atty Fred Riverett John K. Mulroney

Death Notice of Mrs. Margaret Jones in Towyn North Wales

Mrs. Richard Pratt received word of the death of her grandmother Mrs. Margaret Jones at her Towyn home in Merioneth North Wales. Mrs. Jones aged 185 years had been ill this winter. She is survived by son John lb Jones of Crawfordsville and two sons and a daughter in Wales. The notice came via a cablegram to New York and was sent on by Western Union.

Richard Pratt Margaret Jones Towyn Merioneth North Wales John Lb. Jones Crawfordsville Wales New York Blegram Western Union

Neighbor Hero Lifts Boy From Cistern in Iowa City

Four year old Bobby Emanuel slipped and fell into a ten foot cistern. Neighbor William M Markle 60 reached in and grabbed the boy by the collar, pulling him to safety. Both were soaked but unharmed. Bobby later said he knew Will would get him out.

Iowa City Hobby Emanuel Ane Buddy William M. Markle Bobby Markle William J. Emanuel Will

Mrs Mildred Chenault to Speak at United Presbyterian

Mrs Mildred Chenault of Waterloo will speak next Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the United Presbyterian church and again Tuesday noon to high school and junior college students. She is a Bible lecturer and radio speaker from Waterloo, brought to Washington by the Miracle Hook club of the high school.

Mildred Chenault Waterloo United Presbyterian Church Washington Miracle Hook Club Chenault

Davenport Chiropractor faces license revocation suit

The Town state health department filed suit in district court seeking revocation of Dr. Albert G. Wieser's chiropractor license. State attorney general's office prepared the petition based on three former patients who reportedly underwent bloodless operations.

Davenport Town State Health Department Albert G. Wieser State Attorney General’s Office Wieser

Maternity Nurse Faces Dirt Road Delivery Conditions

A county health unit nurse, Eleanor Cruikshank, recalls a winter call to a delivery on a dirt road off Valley where a snow covered corn field and wagon travel created a challenging journey. The gravel main road contrasted with the rough path to the home.

Miss Cruikshank Guy Montgomery Keota Eleanor Cruikshank Valley

Burial tombs of Xerxes and Persian kings unearthed

Excavation notes reveal tombs for Xerxes Darius and other Persian rulers carved into grand stone structures. The sites showcase monumental vaults and sculpted façades that reflect royal burial traditions of ancient persia.

Xerxes Darius

Miller Couple Relocate From Mc Caleb Farm to Longwell Farm

Mr. and Mrs. Marion Miller move from the J. B. Mc Caleb farm to the Sam Longwell farm in a local housing change.

Marion Miller J. B. McCaleb Sam Longwell

Name Officers of Missionary Society AINSWORTH

The Glad Hand Missionary society met with hostess Mrs. Ethel Davis and Mrs. Jessie Pressly assisting. Lesson by Mrs. Homer Hunt titled Tomorrow's Egypt The Church Work in Egypt. Officers elected: president Mrs. Helle McCreedy vice president Mrs. Alma Walker Secretary Mrs. Mabel Nichols treasurer Mrs. Mary Townsend temperance sec Mrs. Gordon literature sec Mrs. B. Porter bank offering sec Mrs. Maud Sands, prayer cycle Mrs. Hemphill. The Db. A. P. club met with Mrs. Alice Stewart for tea and sewing tea towels for members' birthdays.

Mrs. R. McCleery Hosts Spring Bridge Party

Mrs. Richard McCleery hosted a bridge party at her West Washington Street home with a spring flower motif. Four tables of bridge played with Mrs. Leland Morrison winning high and Mrs. Harold Johnson second. refreshments centered by a water lily pool and blue pansy telephant.

Richard McCleery West Washington Street Leland Morrison George Morrison Harold Johnson

Bridge hosts Dr and Mrs Cruise host potluck supper

Dr and Mrs Cruise hosted their bridge club last evening. After a potluck, two tables played. Mrs Charles Lote won the high score prize and James Schmoeler won the low score prize.

Mr. Cruise Charles Lote James Schmoeler

Daladier and Welles Meet in Paris on Peace Mission

A rapid photo shows French Premier Edouard Daladier with Sumner Welles, Roosevelt’s emissary, in Paris during a European peace tour. Welles discussed with Daladier and President Albert Le Brun amid talks on broader European stability.

Edouard Daladier Sumner Welles United States Roosevelt Welles Daladier Albert le Brun Paris

Market summary for cattle calves sheep and lambs

Chicago markets show steady opening with minimal early trading. For the week prices dipped 5 to 10 cents, with top week high around 6.75 for cattle and cows 1.10 to 4.50. Sheep sold firm with fat lambs near 10.50 and week gains 25 to 35 cents for fed wool lambs. closing top 10.56 and bulk 10.45 to 10.50.

ABF Adeen Angus John McInch Hereford

Chicago Grain Table Market Figures for March

A Chicago grain table lists wheat corn and oats with May July and Sept futures. Prices show highs lows and closes for wheat corn and oats across multiple contract months.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Prices Reported

Chicago buyers reported cash grain prices for corn with varying yellow and white kernels. The listing shows prices for 1 yellow 58 to 58 percent, 2 yellow 58 to 58 and 3 yellow 56 to 58, plus white 66 and sample 57 percent.

Chicago

Oats Quality Report Snapshot

The sample shows 2 mixed oats at 42 percent in a mixed grade, 40 percent in a sample, and 3 white oats at 44 percent. Overall, the data indicates varied quality readings across the batch with notable protein-like content differences.

Chicago Produce Market More Active on Firmer Receipts

Chicago market reports firmer tone with total receipts at 14 969 as fresh graded firsts and extra firsts both at 16 percent and current receipts at 15 percent while dirties hold 14 percent and checks 13 percent.

Chicago

Local Shoppers Reported Across Town Names Ainsworth and Carris

Mr and Mrs Frank Moore Ainsworth were callers yesterday Edgar Eckey of Pleasant Hill shopped this morning Mrs Tom Carris of Iowa and Mrs Seth Carris near Brighton were shopping today The Carris family has moved to a farm in the Oak district

Mrs Frank Moore Ainsworth Edgar Eckey Pleasant Hil Tom Carris Eota Seth Carris Brighton Carris Oak District

Tri-T rummage sale and VFW meeting notices

The Tri T will hold a rummage sale at City Hall on Saturday March 9. VFW notices call members to attend regular meetings on Friday March 19 and Tuesday March 12.

Tri-T V.F.W

March 11 Annual Horse Sale and Closings at Iowa Farms

Midway Sale Co of Columbus Junction announces weekly rural sales with a Friday community sale at City Feed Yard. On March 11 Joseph V Beranek will close out a sale starting at 11 am at Richland area locations 7 miles southwest of Riverside and 10 miles northwest of Washington, with Ka lona nearby.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction City Hendrickson Richland Iowa Joseph V. Beranek S. W Riverside N. W Washington S. E Kalona

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