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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1940

Page

5

Local ticket races mix with civic slate changes

The two slates vie for city posts with re election a theme. William Knebel leads the People’s Ticket for mayor, with council candidates Ralph Kleppfer Joseph Pailliotet and William Sims among others. The Citizens’ ticket lists Edward Veggy for mayor and five council nominees. no names appear for assessor or treasurer.

William Sims John Moss Viva Koebel William O'Loughlin People's William Knebel RK I Marney Ralph Kleppfer PF. W. Schnoebelen Joseph

Clay Social Club Meeting at Mrs Viola Morgan Home

The Clay Social club met March 6 for its first afternoon session at Mrs Viola Morgan's home. Twenty two members and two visitors attended with each member sharing winter achievements. The Mystery Sisters were revealed and several gifts were exchanged.

Clay Ladies Missionary Society Zella Starr Frances Meacham Nellie Hoffman Helen Dickinson Ottumwa Washington Hulda Baxter Clay Viola Morgan A. J. Morgan Clay, Mar Clay Social Club

Soergel proposed three Mediterranean dam ideas and Sahara canal

Hermann Soergel of Munich proposed damming the Mediterranean at Gibraltar, the Dardanelles, and the Suez Canal to reverse water losses and reveal submerged arable land. He also floated digging a canal to the Sahara to turn the desert into a garden.

Hermann Soergel Munich Germany Mediterranean Gibraltar Dardanelles Suez Canal Soergel Sahara Desert

Stritch Enthroned as Chicago's Fourth Archbishop

The Most Rev Samuel A Stritch was enthroned as Chicago's fourth archbishop succeeding the late Cardinal Mundelein in a ceremony noted for its impressive rites.

Chicago Samuel A. Stritch George Cardinal Mundelein

Walnut Social News Recaps Dinners and Visits

Mrs Emma Miller dined with the Howard Miller family. Mrs Stanley Baird visited Lyle Wilson. Charles McKay and John Miller drove to Harris Iowa for seed oats. Charles Probst and son Hugh were with his father in West Liberty for a birthday. The Nelson circle hosted guests at Kurtz and Warren homes with multiple family gatherings and Sunday dinners nearby.

C. Nelson Walnut Mar Emma Miller Howard Miller Stanley Baird Lyle Wilson Charles McKay John Miller Harris Iowa Charles Probst Hugh Probst West Liberty Carl Nelson Sevilla Jean Donna Mae John Kurtz Ralph Chorpening Pat Burrough Ed Nelson Lois J. H. Nelson Joe Charles Schamp Centerville George Howard Sam Warren Albert Paul D. W. McClure Glenn Dunbar

Lizard Displays Colors When Angered in California

The crested lizard of California reveals a color change when angered, showing reddish brown hues as a defensive display. This color shift signals agitation and potential threat to nearby observers.

California Anne

Washington Lodge Regular Meetings First Friday Each Month

Washington Lodge No. 26 A Ph A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of every month. Worshipful Master is McBride with A W Yard as secretary posting the official duties and contact details.

Washington Lodge No A. Ph A.M Howard McBride W. M A. W. Yard

Chicago Markets Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Markets show hogs 10 to 70 cents higher with weights 240 to 270 pounds in demand and packing sows 4.25 to 5.65. Cattle receipts at 10,000 with steady to 25 cents lower trend. calves 1,000, beef cows 6.00 to 6.75, bulls 7.25. Sheep 5,000 with fat lambs 10 to 25 cents higher and ewes 4.00 to 4.50. Estimated tomorrow: cattle 4,500 hogs 14,000 sheep 7,000.

Chicago

Grain futures quotes from Chicago market page

Chicago opening bids show May wheat at 1.02 with gains 1.03 and 1.01 lows and July near 1.00 with slight shifts. corn May around 56 with fractional moves. oats May 41 and rye May around 68 with varied daily changes. Market notes indicate ongoing activity in wheat corn oats and rye futures.

Chicago

Corn and oats soybeans sample results report

The report lists mixed corn samples with 57% to 58% yellow, two yellows 46% to 57%, and a sample grade of 52. Oats show GS4 with a range of 37% to 48% and two to three white samples around 42% to 44%. Soybeans display yellow samples at 115% and 112% for four samples.

Chicago Market Summary No. 1 March 13

Market report shows produce receipts at 20 402 cases with fresh graded firsts 1h extra firsts 16 percent current receipts 19 percent and dirties 15 percent. Poultry receipts reach 10 trucks with broilers 18 young tom turkeys 14 and other items unchanged.

Chicago

Sell Sixty Head of Horses and Machinery at Hendrickson Sale

About 60 head of horses and mules were sold at J. W. Hendrickson's annual sale in Richland. Top price for a matched team of young horses reached 2560 dollars, with other horses selling 100 to 225 dollars and yearling costs 45 to 60 dollars. A manure spreader 160 dollars, feeder 50, grain drill 40, corn planter 46. Auctioneers were Sherm Teno, William Pruty, Washington, Paul Klotz, and H. M. Duncan in Columbus Junction.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mar Richland J. W. Hendrickson Sherm Teno William Pruty Washington Paul Klotz H. M. Duncan

Birds Navigate Fog From Aboard Balloon Over London

A U S Army officer Lieut Col Ho C Davidson of the army air corps witnessed hundreds of birds circling in London fog from a captive balloon at 1500 feet. Seabirds like gulls appeared to head in one direction while thrushes showed disoriented circling due to obscured land.

U.S. Army Ho C Davidson Army Air Corps London Davidson

Shiloh Community Notes Share Visits and Events

Mrs James Marsh and Mrs L B Donaldson hosted visits. Joan Schoonover, Walter Coppock, and the Sig afoose family were among weekend guests. Local trips to Fairfield for a basketball game. Schoonover and Showalter families attend Sunday events. Shiloh School director Beenblossom named for another term.

Schoonover Shiloh James Marsh L. B Donaldson Joan Schoonover Donald Coats Walter Coppock Shenandoah Howard Sigaufoose Lester Neff Sam Marsh James Asee Schoonover Frank Letiler Howard H. J. Schoonover Edd Showalter Gladwin Showalter Muscatine Highway 61 M. 1 Harvid Beenblossom Shiloh School Fae Lambert Sam Lambert

Pence Lead Citizens Ticket in Junction Election

Columus Junction lists Citizens' ticket for March 26 vote. For mayor is Dr J W Pence, Assessor Glenn Hawkins, Councilman Addison Hills. Also notes Whatsoe ver Society meeting at Methodist church with potluck March 26 and visits by Mrs Darrow and the Jasmanns.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mar Citizens J. W. Pence Glenn Hawkins Addison Hills J. D. Darrow William Blender Peoria BE. Jasmann Oskaloosa Marvin Brockway

Journal Sale Date Column Midway Sale Co

Want ads note weekly sales in Columbus Junction and nearby cities with listings for a Community Sale every Friday and a midweek sale every Wednesday at City feed Yard.

Journal Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction City

Community sale preview lists livestock and goods for bidding

A community sale notice invites buyers at 2 o clock with cattle on offer including yearling bulls at 85 dollars per head hay and grass stock cattle orders expected hogs sheep harness lumber furniture and a five room house offered. A Chicago buyer and a Model A Ford are among the items.

Sears Saddler Co Garret N. B Chicago

High Speed Sweeps for Cultivators Hit Markets

Advertises new High Speed Sweeps attachable to any cultivator to boost field speed from crawl pace. Highlights LIFT-ALL feature for cutting one side with a finger and a Jack to lift tractor weight via power lift coupling. Urges current tractor owners to upgrade rather than replace equipment.

High Speed Sweeps Sample on Floor for Tractors

This feature highlights the value of quick-attachable implements for tractors. The sample on display shows how High Speed Sweeps can attach to any make cultivator, emphasizing the importance of owning this accessory.

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