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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1941
Page
7
Hogs 11,000 strong to 10¢ higher with top 8.25 for 180–240 lb, 240–270 lb 7.65–8.00, 270–330 lb 7.45–7.55, sows 6.95–7.25. Cattle 5,800 with steers 26¢ higher, most 9.75–12.00, best 12.50, helfers 9.50–10.50, vealers 11.00–12.00. Sheep 13,000 with no fed lamb trading, bids to 11.25–11.40. Estimated receipts: cattle 1,000. hogs 11,900. sheep 7,000.
Chicago March 20 grain table shows Wheat May at 8814 with 85 86 percent highs and 85 86 lows. CornMay at 54 percent with 65 82 percent highs and 65 percent closes. Soybeans May around 1.06 with 1.08 1.05 percent ranges and July at 1.03 1.02 percent.
Fragmentary grain market note shows crude quotes for corn with unclear percentages and batch counts. Lacking full prices or labels, the item reads as a trader’s shorthand for yellow corn lots and rates. No identifiable buyers or venues are stated.
Listed room rentals include 512 W 62nd with various colored room codes and prices. Grain items show oats and soybeans with mixed color-coded grades and price ranges, including white oats 26 to 87 percent and soybeans in yellow and LU7w percent ranges.
U P church holds potluck luncheon on March 27 at Mrs W H Hemp hill home. Father Daughter banquet planned for March 28 at church parlors with committees for kitchen dining room and dishwashing plus ticket and closing out sale details and location near Keota on highway 92.
Chicago March 20 market report shows produce receipts 27 291 cases with 18 firsts and 1 814 pegs, current receipts 1 745, dirties 16 and checks 15 percent. Poultry market firm with 23 trucks and breakdowns for small white ducks hens springs and broilers across percentages.
AINSWORTH Iowa March 18 The school board reorganized electing J B Pressley as president and secretary Dorothy Smalley reappointed purchasing committee members Bill Roberts and Peter Koehler with Lee Norris and James Quinn on house and grounds committees Bus ses southwest Peter Koehler east Will Roberts and Jas Quinn north Lee Norris also notes visitors from Minnesota and local social updates The O E S will hold a school of instruction Thursday with a potluck lunch for officers and members
The Ace Hi Bridge Club met at Mrs Myrtle Thoma's home with two tables in play. Mrs Nora Spessard won the high score prize while the hostess served a one course luncheon. The Ladies Aid society of the town was noted in the same report.
Lieut. Ben F. Rilenour of Troop F, 107th Ohio cavalry arrives at Camp Forrest Tenn with his motor contingent to find his wife and child already there. The family from Ravenna Ohio is reunited in a heartwarming moment as a kiss signals the surprise.
Wayland students enjoyed a program on inner beauty by Reverend Shook. Henry County Schoolmasters Club meeting in Mt. Pleasant drew Wayland staff, and Wayland baseball drew a first round bye before facing New London. Board reorganizes with Amos Wyse as president. Seniors work on Huckleberry Finn. music program planned by P T A. Stanley of Oskaloosa to speak on Electricity at Play. Junior basketball upset sophomores 12-11. letters to be awarded to seven players at upcoming assembly.
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M holds its regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. Lee Holand W M and A W Yard secretary are listed as officers.
Train numbers and departure times listed for multiple routes with westbound and eastbound limits. Included are Cal California services, Golden State Limited, Knoxville branch trains, mixed trains, and local services with daily or Sunday exceptions. Bus schedules from Washington include lines 7 8 9 and connections to Omaha and Chicago.
Leading designers stress wool's health and durability as central to 1941 fashion. The trend favors bold color and rugged tweeds for men and civilians alike, driven by wartime needs and the shift from synthetic substitutes. The National Wool Growers Association backs a promotional push with the International Wool Secretariat.
Highland Center directors met at Harrison School with George Havel elected president. Social and family visiting notes follow, including: Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Klopten stein as supper guests. multiple visits and home gatherings around Highland Center area with Murphys, McCreedys, and Krotz families.
An explosion occurred at the Hercules powder company grounds in Kennil New Jersey but officials said the blast was minor on the refuse burning area and no one was hurt.
Crawfordsville reports W. Taylor family and Norval Taylor of Winfield visited Goldfield to meet their grandson and nephew Dean Edward Nelson, son of Craig and Elizabeth Nelson. Grandparents stayed longer. Elizabeth Fuller services note infant daughter of Kenneth and Crawfordsville residents born March 14. Funeral held at E R Davis home with Rev D C Davies officiating and local singing by Norma, Mary Lena, and Lois Davis. Floral tributes described with religious verses included.
June Arlene Knotek and Betty Michels, MacMurray college students in Jacksonville Illinois, are home for a ten day spring vacation with their parents. Mr. Michels and Mr. Knotek traveled to Jacksonville to attend Father’s Day festivities yesterday.
Traffic authorities say a combination of white and orange road stripes best guides motorists through fog. The advice emphasizes high visibility and contrast to improve lane perception and safety in reduced visibility conditions.
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