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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1952
Page
5
Market ledger lists futures for soybeans with May July and Sept contracts showing mixed quotes. Prices include 293 296 292 and 295 on May, 201 2081 on July, and 278 280 on November with notes on strength and volatility across delivery months.
W S McIntosh shows gradual recovery from a long illness in Wellman. Daughters Mrs Morris Miller of Diamondale and Mrs Paul Hoffman of Davenport visited. Multiple local families move or travel, including Hot Springs trips and a Florida winter return. Barbara Jan born to Gardena California parents, Wes Webster hospitalized in Iowa City.
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Thompsons community column notes a visit to Wheelar Phompson north of Woodsman and comments on rough roads. Washington shoppers visit. mumps illness affects McGinnes children. Cancer Kickpots Supper attended. a combined party held. Edith Miller plans California departure. local families share hospitality and news of sickness and travel.
A travel tableau from Florida to central Georgia notes peach and pecan crops, blooming orchards, and Macon’s historic architecture. The piece highlights Georgia’s agricultural trade, city planning, and hospitable southern charm while recalling spring migration of birds and seasonal blooms.
Local YWCA members attend the district annual meeting in Des Moines. Included are Mrs Gilbert Illnian Mrs Tom Robb Edna McCarts Mae Davis and Mrs Willard Walker among others. The piece notes spring moves and community activities including youth groups and a Mixers supper with a cancer film presentation.
A rough notice column lists auctions including a farm machinery sale 6 miles southeast of Washington starting at 1 PM with Roy and Donald. Another sale covers house and household goods in Washington at 1013 West Madison on April 5 by William Crandall. The 13th Annual Spring Sale of the Northeast Missouri Herefora Association begins April 11 at 12:00 noon at the Fairgrounds Sale Barn three miles west of Memphis Missouri.
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