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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1944

Page

7

Markets Chicago hogs cattle and sheep report

Chicago market notes for March 9 10 show hog receipts about 14000 with mostly 10¢ higher bids and top at 14.20 for 190 350 lb hogs while 170 190 lb hogs fetch 13.50 14.10 and light weights up to 15.75. Cattle receipts about 6500 with steady to uneven trade and tops at 16.75 for fed steers plus 15.65 for fed heifers. most trades 13.00 15.00. Sheep receipts about 7000 with slaughter lamb bids 16.25 down and loads at 16.50 and higher. mutton lighter demand and native lambs scarce. Estimated totals hogs 10000 cattle 2000 sheep 2000.

Chicago

Market Reports Show Steady Prices Across Goods

Mggs market remains steady with receipts at 17 706 cases. Extra firsts 3 434 and firsts 33 with current receipt 32 and dirties 3 014 and checks 2 914. Poultry receipts show no cars, 5 trucks and market firm.

Grain table Chicago open high low close report

Grain table shows Wheat for Sep Dec May and July with values around 165 to 171 cents per bushel. Oats Sept new lists prices near 73 cents with small daily movement. This reflects Chicago futures trading activity for March 9.

March 9 Horse Sale and Dairy Cattle Auction Listings

Riverside Sales Company hosts a 1:00 PM March 9 horse sale at Riverside Town. A dairy cow sale follows a % mile east of Harper. Mrs Mamie Hammen schedules a March 13 closing sale at 2% miles south of Lone Tree on the gravel road to Conesville. Glenn Johnston is the contact.

Riverside Riverside Sales Company Harper Mamie Hammen Lone Tree Conesville Glenn Johnston

Group Spends One Afternoon a Week In Red Cross Work

Wayland residents report a weekly Red Cross sewing session at the high school each Tuesday afternoon. Members include Mrs. Sadie Henss, Mrs. C. K. Schantz, Mrs. Clara Wenger, Mrs. Warren Bergh, Mrs. Will Severt, Emma Nichols, and others. three absentees listed. Gilbert Troutman arrives from Camp Campbell Ky for a ten day visit. Mrs. Andy Tschantz and three children plan to relocate to San Francisco while her husband serves near there.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Red Cross Sadie Henss C. K. Schantz Clara Wenger Warren’ Bergh Will Severt Emma Nichols Harry Clark BE. C. Allen Orus Boshart Will Allen C. Elhum Frank Clark Gilbert Troutman Camp Campbell Clyde Troutman Andy Tschantz Phyllis Shirley Gary San Francisco Andy

Haskins Ladies Aid Society Meets in K A Mathers Home

Haskins March 9 the Ladies Aid society met at the country home of Mrs K A Mathers with sixteen members two visitors and two children present Mrs Stout became a member during the meeting Officers were re elected President Mrs Mathers Vice President Mrs Godlove Secretary Una Gordon Assistant Wanda Skubal Treasurer Hazel Boyd Assistant Elva Coon The next meeting will be with Mrs J R McCreedy

Clara Godlove Haskins Ladies Aid Society K. A. Mathers D. H. Branfield Neil Stout Stout Mathers Godlove Una Gordon Wanda Skubal Hazel Boyd Elva Coon Gertrude Wehr J. R. McCreedy Fay Cherwinker Stanley Chabal Tampa Florida

Woman Killed in Truck Car Collision Near Postville

Mrs Edith Berry about 65 of West Union was killed in a car-truck crash a quarter mile west of Postville late Wednesday. Her husband Dr George Berry 71 a West Union dentist died March 1. Mr and Mrs F W Loftus of West Union suffered head and body cuts when Loftus tried to pass a truck and skidded into it. They were taken to the hospital.

Postville Edith Berry West Union Here George M. Berry F. W. Loftus

Young Des Moines Youth Among Prison’s Youngest Inmates

Warden Percy Lainson reports John A. Culp, 16, of Des Moines, is the youngest prisoner at the state penitentiary. Culp and 19-year-old Raymond L. Simbro of Prairie City were admitted to begin life terms for the slaying of William Bare, an oil station operator from Pleasantville, Iowa. Culp pled guilty to second degree murder while Simbro pleaded to first degree murder.

Fort Madison Percy Lainson State Penitentiary John A. Culp Des Moines Culp Raymond L. Simbro Prairie City William Bare Pleasantville Simbro

Vitamin C Solubility and Use of Cooking Water

Water soluble vitamin C means cooking water and liquor from canned fruits or vegetables should be used. Use minimal cooking water and incorporate the remaining liquid into soups gravies and sauces.

Local School Cancels Day for Teacher Illness

The school planned a holiday on Friday due to the teacher Mrs M T Coon suffering a severe hoarseness illness. Students were dismissed early and return to classes the following day.

M. T. Coon

Big Gain Mineral Stock Food for Livestock

Leading authorities on animal nutrition endorse supplementing grain with a balanced mix of proteins vitamins and minerals. Using Big Gain Mineral Stock Food can save 40 percent to 50 percent in protein and 10 percent to 15 percent in grain while boosting gains and profits. Ask your dealer about Big Gain Mineral Stock Food.

Urge Salvage Drive for Tin Cans and Paper

The salvage department requests that all properly processed tin cans and waste paper from outside Washington be left at the salvage bins across the street from the post office on or before March 11. Washington residents may have their cans and paper ready for collection by youngsters on Saturday morning March 18.

Washington

Club Meeting With Mrs Wenger Votes for Red Cross Support

The Good Will club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Jacob Wenger's home with 15 members. President Mrs Edith Tucker led a brief business session before social time. The group voted to donate $2 to the Red Cross. the April meeting will be at Mrs P B E Babcock's home.

Good Will Club Jacob Wenger Edith Tucker Red Cross P. BE. Babcock

Village event serves refreshments by Klopfenstein and Wagner

Joe Klopfenstein and Mrs. Fred Wagner served refreshments at a local community gathering, providing hospitality for attendees and contributing to the event's welcoming atmosphere.

Joe Klopfenstein Fred Wagner

Iowa venereal disease cases rise to 4337 in 1943

Des Moines reports 4,337 venereal disease cases in Iowa for 1943, up 24 from 1942. Dr. A. Wooster, head of the state health department venereal disease division, announced the figures on Wednesday. Syphilis totaled 2,569, down from 2,764 in 1942, while gonorrhea reached 1,768 compared with 1,549 a year earlier.

Des Moines Iowa A. €. Wooster State Department of Health

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