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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1941

Page

5

Chicago Markets Report Key Hog Sheep And Cattle Quotes

Market notes from Chicago dated March 27 show hogs at 14 000 head with top prices around 8.10 for 180 to 240 pound animals, heavier hogs 7.75 to 8.05, sows 6.75 to 7.10. Sheep around 11 000 head steady with lambs 11.00 to 11.15 and bulk holding 11.25. Cattle 5 500 steady with yearling steers to 14.50, heifers 9.50 to 13.25, vealers 9.50 to 11.50. receipts forecast for tomorrow include cattle 1 500, hogs 9 000, sheep 5 000.

Chicago U.P

Plan Bible School at Crawfordsville

A Monday evening meeting at the Methodist parsonage set plans for a daily Bible school from May 26 to June 6. A three-church committee led by Ben Bill chose place, teachers, and curriculum. Attendees included J W Rich, Mrs John McNeill, Mrs Will Wooley, Mrs Jeanette Hanna, Margaret Davidson, Mrs Mary Packer, Mrs C C Moorhead, and Mrs N J Lease.

Crawfordsville Methodist Ation Ben Bill Methodist Church J. W. Rich John fcNeill U. P. Church Will Wooley Jeanette

Falls From Box Injures Jennie Clemens Left Arm

Jennie Clemens fell from a box while cleaning woodwork and broke her left arm. An x ray showed a splintered bone. She lives alone and had a prior shoulder injury after a recent fall. R Williams fell ill after church and showed lung symptoms but was improving. It isn’t quite two years.

Jennie Clemens

Chicago Grain Table Highlights Mixed Futures in March

The Chicago grain table shows Wheat May and July trading near 89 to 90 and 87.5 respectively, Corn May around 66, Oats May around 87.5, July at 34.1, and Soybeans May near 1.08 with July around 1.07. Prices display a mix of gains and losses across contracts with several near-stable closes.

Chicago

Grain market report from Chicago shows varied corn oats and soybeans prices

Chicago market notes corn at 701%m for yellow old and 69% for yellow 2 and 3, oats mix at 39% with samples 37% to 36, soybeans quoted with several yellow prices at about 1.02% to 1.08% and white oats around 40% demand.

Chicago

Hope for Recovery After Prolonged Hospital Stay

Read the classifieds note that he had a similar attack and was in the hospital for weeks. It is hoped he will soon recover.

Chicago Produce Market Summary March 27

Chicago report shows eggs firm with 25 303 cases received, extra firsts up 19 percent, firsts 19 144, dirties 174, checks 1744. Poultry market steady to easy with receipts two trucks, small hens 20 percent, heavy hens 18, No 2 hens 16, springs 22 26, and broilers 22 24.

Chicago

Walnut School Board Elects New Director and Faculty

Walnut residents report changes in school leadership as Mrs. Everette Lewis wins a three year director term and Lyle Wilson becomes president while Mrs. Orpha Tobias will teach again. The community notes illnesses visits travel and family events across Walnut and nearby homes.

Spectacles Were Costly Luxury for Centuries

For over a century after spectacles appeared in the Fourteenth century they were very expensive costing from $75 to $100. Only the rich could afford to buy them.

Brother Writes After 46 Years Linked Across Miles

In Columbus Junction Iowa Mrs D E Davis learns her brother J Hugh Thomas of Hubbard Oregon who left Louisa County fifty years ago has been heard from after 46 years of silence He sent a letter of inquiry to E V Humphrey of Wyman who brought it to town Mrs Davis joyfully replies and reconnects with his family. The Muscatine high school Future Farmers club held initiation 25 local boys became green hand members Marvin Jedele will advise. The local team won 21 18 in a basketball game. A benefit program at United Presbyterian church Columbus City on March 28 supports a centennial celebration with 5 and 10 cent admission. Mr and Mrs Charles Billings observed their 33rd wedding anniversary March 25. The high school orchestra performed at Wapello with 42 pieces. Blanch Jones visited from Des Moines. Burdette Boulton stayed with grandparents in Hartsburg Missouri. Mrs J C Richie returns from Town City University Hospital. Charles Joseph Blodgett and Daniel Bridges plan Fort Des Moines moves for the sixth call with 25 Louisa county inductees and a ninth call in April.

Martha Builer Columbus Junction D. E. Davis J. Hugh Thomas Hubbard Ore Louisa County E. V. Humphrey Wyman United Presbyterian Church Columbus City Charles Billings Wapello Wapello High School Blanch Jones Des Moines H. E. Jones Burdette Boulton Clyde Partington Hartsburg J. C. Richie University Hospital Town City Charles Joseph Blodgett Daniel Bridges Grandview

John R Wieland Elected President of Crescent Board

John R. Wieland was chosen president of the Crescent school board replacing Ray Cummings. Paul Dvorsky and Russell Frank were elected directors. The notice lists local residents visiting hospitals and attending events in East Highland and nearby towns.

John R. Wieland Crescent Board

Frying Pancakes with Raw Potato Halves

Ginger of Vermilion notes a raw potato half rubbed on a pan can substitute fat for frying pancakes. The method promises similar browning and texture without added fat.

Quality of Hard Rubber Drilled and Machined

A note on hard rubber of first class quality that can be drilled tapped turned cavon machines and enriched with processing.

Press Portraits En in to British Prison Came

It is clear now that millions of mothers in Italy didn't raise their boys to be soldiers. The Toronto Daily Star comments on wartime attitudes and the impact on civilian morale.

Italy Toronto Daily Star

Pleasant Ridge Social News and Visits

Pleasant Ridge reports weekend and weekday visits including Bruce Stewart Crawfordsville and M M Steele Washington guests. Pat Swift and helpers rebuilt the wash house while Donna Chalupa and Swift girls visited. Several families called at Kauffman home and Hamilton funeral attendees are noted.

Pat Swift Pleasant Ridge Mar Bruce Stewart Crawfordsville George Chalupa H. L. Witting Patricia Cora Long Hamilton Ill John Renoux Ben Bruegge Kauffman Karen Kay Howard Swift Dwight Wittmer

Man Wears At Least Six Layers Of Clothes Around Neck

A man is described wearing multiple garments wrapped around the neck. The collar appears to have four or more thicknesses with a tie layered on top, totaling at least six items. The description reflects unusual dressing style noted in the report.

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