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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1941

Page

7

Kirtons Plan California Home Visit After Kansas Stop

Gracehill March 28 Mr and Mrs J O Kirton and children drive to Modesto California via Caldwell Kansas visiting Kirton's uncle Jess Sankey and others. They plan California residence for a while. Hayes brothers buy new drag line machine boosting lime and gravel output. Several local residents visit, assist with sewing projects, or spend time with family.

Gracehill J. O. Kirton Modesto Calif Caldwell Kan Florence Woodford Anna Williams Ed Libe Dan Boone Walter Jones Henry Bowes

Returning to their home Monday

Mrs Nelson Woodford Mrs Lyle Hayes and Mrs John Williams attended W R C corps in West Chester Thursday afternoon with a note on their visit and plans to return home Monday

Nelson Woodford Lyle Hayes John Williams W.R.C. Corps West Chester

Ivan Hahn s Move to Caldwell Farm in Shiloh District

Shiloh welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hahn who moved to the Caldwell house formerly occupied by the Sullivan family. Several local residents visit and travel, with mentions of family gatherings, school events, and a nurse training cap ceremony in Springfield.

Ivan Hahns Caldwell Farm Shiloh Ivan Hahn Caldwell Sullivan Helen David Maude Coats Don Fred Coats Adair Ill

Chicago Livestock Market Report Leads With Hogs Sheep and Cattle

Chicago March 28 hogs 6 000 fairly active 10¢ higher on all weights top 8 15 240 270 lb 7 50 7 90 sow s 6 85 7 15 sheep 5 000 fat wooled lambs 11 10 11 25 with 11 35 on best ewes 6 75 7 00 cattle 1 100 steady steers 9 00 10 25 best 11 25 yearlings 12 50 cuts 6 25 bulls 7 75 heifers 12 00 12 50 light cattle 10 25 down to 8 50 tomorrow receipts cattle 200 hogs 300 sheep 600

Chicago

Grain table shows mixed moves across wheat corn oats and soy

Chicago March 28 grain table lists open high low and close for wheat corn oats and soy with May July and Sep contracts. Wheat May 89.16 high 89.12 close 87.96. Corn May 66.66 close 66.67. Oats May 26.? to 37. Soybeans May 1.07 to 1.08. Reads as a routine futures snapshot with varied bid offers and monthlies.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market Summary

Chicago reports March 28 market results for eggs and poultry. Egg receipts total 22,297 cases with extra firsts 20 and firsts 1,914. current receipts 19 and dirties 17 percent. Poultry market softer with receipts 23, six trucks and small hens 24 springs 28 to 24134 and broilers 22.

Chicago

Chicago Gash Corn Prices and Soybean Quotes

Chicago March 28 price report shows corn mixed bids from 69% to 71% on yellow kernels and 61% to 66% on older yellows. Oats quotes range from 36% to 40% for white heavy samples. Soybeans list 1.092 to 1.10 on yellow varieties with 1.09% to 1.10% on others.

Chicago

Mrs Herzog Hosts Potluck for Mrs Currier in Noble

Noble March 28 Mr and Mrs Geo Herzog entertained Sunday evening for a potluck supper with guests including Emerson Witting John Jr Earl Gingerich and family Wayne and Margret Witting and Gladis Courrier of Denver Colorado after two weeks with her mother Margret Witting she returned home Monday Also visits to Cora Widmer Wayland Phil Johlson Mt Union and Rich Resh home areas noted Local families O. F Frey J A Frey W R Schantz and others are listed among attendees

Phil Coppock Rock Island Frances Sartor Sam Simmons Near Fairfield L. F. Sigafoose Howard Sigafoose Jean Sam Marsh James William Cochran Cappock Miss Endicott Edna Witting Cap Inez Schoonover St. John’s Nurses Training School Springfield Ill Denver Colo Margret Wittiig Arthur Davidson Bettie Margret Witting Gladis Cora Widmer Wayland W. R. Schantz Ottumwa J. A. Frey Roy C. A. Rich Winfield Floyd Reshley Olds August Zieglowsky Havre O. F. Frey Meyers Barbara Conrad Omer Roth Lena MacClintic Anna Barr Will Severt Frances Conrad Dave Meyers Jacob Gerig Jens Grothe Des Moines A. E. Martin Reuben Widmer Iowa City Harley Kieser Milo Kempt Eugene Currier Grace Ausburger Lajunta G. W. Schantz Mark Elwood Cedar Falls Alice Schantz Joan Rae Gary, Ind C. K. Schantz

Township Officials Hold First Meeting of the Year

Darlene and Pauline Schantz visited Grace and Joan Saturday afternoon. Marion township school directors met with secretary H. W. Sigafoose on Monday last week for their first meeting of the year.

Darlene Pauline Schantz Grace Joan Marion Township H. W. Sigafoose

Votes Renewal for Franchise at Columbus City

Columbus City voters approved renewal of a 25 year franchise for Iowa Southern Utilities by 140 to 40 in a special election. The company plans to rebuild its pole line in Columbus City, identical to the prior granted franchise.

Columbus City Iowa Southern Utilities Co Martha Butler Columbus Junction Mch Iowa Southern Utilities Company Nancy Orr Columbus High School University of Iowa Marian Pugh James Merritt Barbara Mary McKee Dorothy Edmondson Joan Huston Lois Hetfield Robert Greene Bud Lynn Betty Bell Clara Robertson Utley Ellen Utley Gladwin Richie C. H. Hiller Union Cemetery William H Russell J Ralph West Middlesex Lyte Maxwell Crawfordsville Evelyn Combs Brookfield Ohio Corrine Germond R. S. Johnston Gilkey United Presbyterian Church Underdonk W.S. Underdonk Masonic Sanitarium Bettendorf Hill Frederick Mortuary Davenport Oakdale Cemetery Rock Island Lines Axel Christopher Moline Elizabeth Atchison Clayton Nash Glendale Calif

Merrimac Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Jay Schafer Home

The Merri Makers club gathered Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Jay Schafer with Mrs. Carl Amrine noting a full afternoon. The report lists sick lists including Julius Crile, and several visits among local families as community members shared news and well wishes.

Merrimac Jay Schafer Carl Amrine Merrie Makers Club Julius Crile Dave Paul Ben Crile John Crile Will Brannon Kenneth Criles Boyd Lantz Columbus City

Funeral for Mrs. Clarence Sinn Held Near Trenton

Funeral services for Mrs. Clarence Sinn age 37 were held at Green Mound church west of Trenton with burial there. She died Friday at University hospital Town City after weeks with cancer. She is survived by husband five children parents and many siblings.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Clarence Sinn Green Mound Trenton Sinn University Hospital Town City Albert Manning Coleta Glenn Arthur Velda James Ex. Woodries Roy Manning Ruth Lyons Irma Jamison Maxine Cassabaum Dale Lester Manning

Birthday Surprises Mark Weekend Gatherings in Highland Center

In Highland Center on March 27 families hosted small gatherings for birthdays and visits. Wilfred McCreedy celebrated with capper guests at Milford McCreedy’s home while others, including Carl Schnoebelen, R. F. E. Peters and several couples, shared Sunday evenings and dinners at local houses.

Fula Mae Coon Highland Center Ben Harrison R. F E. Peters Mildred Martin Harry Skesehly Crawfordsville Vo Schnoebelen Davida Fisher William McCreedy Milford McCreedy Wilfred McCreedy Warren Owens Penna Kay Melvin Soukup William Murphy Excelsior Springs Charles Beerblossom Eunice Cray Friend Ivo Schnebelen Lewis Coon Eula Mae Olive Lewis William Delmar Stenninger Wellman Charles Soukup Helen of Washington Samuel Murphy Roy Drake Cedar Rapids Ira Coon

Daughter Visits Father at John Hill’s Home

A daughter spent Sunday with her father at the parental John Hill home, sharing time together and noting family presence in the residence.

John Hill

Statlers Entertain Friends at Dinner in Mother's Honor

New Haven, March 26. Mr and Mrs Merle Statler entertained relatives at dinner Sunday for her mother's birthday. Attendees included Leo Baker and son, Wilma Lauderman, Melo Janecek, George Baker and family, L C Baker, and Marion Smith and family. P T A meeting set for Friday night March 28. Other notes mention local visits and a chicken supper held March 14 for Mrs Frank Smith's 88th birthday.

Marion Smith New Haven Merle Statler Leo Baker Waverly Wilma Lauderman Melo Janecek George Biker L. C. Baker Orville Griggs Robert Jyde P.T.A Roy Wells Marion Wells Donald Sheets Burl Pringle Thornburg Keith Wells Washington J. W. Combs Kate Smith Frank Smith Gus Strum Carl Hering Marguerite Walter Sheets Isabel Rosalee Combs Bert Smith Mrs. Smith

Sweet Lemonade Bushes Grow on Santa Ana Rancho

A sugar bush on the Santa Ana Rancho yields sweet fruit to flavor lemonade made from the berry of the lemonade bush growing nearby. The pairing promises a distinct, local readiness for a refreshing drink.

Santa Ana Rancho

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