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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1940

Page

7

Spring Cleaning in Haskins Homes

Local notes detail multiple homes in Haskins undergoing cleaning and painting as spring renovation begins. The piece also covers social event attendance, family visits, and gatherings surrounding the McCreedy and Godlove families, plus a report on a serious operation in Iowa City.

Haskins Clara Codlove Alex McCreedys D. H. Peters Vivian Booth Dale Sands Sands Sue Thoma M. T. Coon Francis Lins Jean Mathers Kethel Booth Davenport Vivian EF. J. Frey Raymond Coon Harry Showalters Coon Showalter Leo Farrington Iowa City M. Farrington Clara Godlove Godlove Raymond Betta Washington Doris Rockwell City Grace Renn California J R. McCreedy

Clean-Up Campaign and Parole Debates Across Towns

Across Albia and neighboring towns editors urge community cleanup to improve housing and property values. Parole arguments favor stricter handling for violent offenders while lighter crimes deserve cautious consideration. Other items note unemployment mood, taxation, and a Venice gondola revival amid gasoline restrictions and reduced river traffic.

Amamosa Hureak

Local residents gather for visits and events across area

Dr. and Mrs. LeRoy Tripp of Sioux City visit relatives in the area including sister Nelle Tripp and mother in law Mrs. George Maxwell. Des Moines guests Lew Wilson and wife visit Mrs. Ellen Edsall. Pauline Darbyshire of Dubuque vacationing with Mr. and Mrs. William Darbyshire. Dr. F W Eastwood announces a prayer service cancellation to attend an Ironside address in Iowa City. May baskets hung by Living Lake school pupils guided by Mrs. Floyd Chambers ending with a soda outing for the group. Mrs. W C Ives of Rockford, Illinois, visits with sister Mrs. E E Stutsman. Frank Embree resides near Washington.

Mrs LeRoy Tripp Sioux City Nelle Tripp Tripp George Maxwell F. W. Eastwood The Presbyterian Shurch Iowa City H. A. Ironside Moody Bible Institute Chicago Floyd Chambers Living Lake School Alice Dorothy Walker Frances Winifred Whisler Catherine Hermann Mrs. Chambers

Market Results Chicago May 1 Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs 11,000 head market generally steady with top bids 6.25 and ranges 4.90 to 6.20 per 100 pounds for various weights. Cattle 8,500 head with calves 1,000. steady demand and price ranges from 7.75 to 11.75 for steers and 6.00 down for cutters cows. Sheep 2,000 head. fat lambs slow but bids above 9.00 for best clippers. fat sheep scarce. Anticipated receipts for tomorrow include cattle 5,000 hogs 11,000 sheep 6,000.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn and Soybeans Market Report

Chicago cash grain prices listed for corn oats and soybeans with several grade categories and price ranges. Entries include yellow corn grades from 66% to 68% and 67% to 68% and white oats around 38 to 41 and soybeans at 108% for yellow 8 grade.

Chicago

Grain futures quotes from Chicago May contracts

The May wheat May corn and May oats futures show small shifts in prices with nearby contract margins. July and September positions display fractional gains and losses across wheat corn and oats as trading closes.

Chicago Produce Market Report May Day

Chicago May 1 eggs market shows receipts 47 573 cases with 174 percent extra firsts and 16 percent fresh grade firsts and current receipts 168 percent while dirt declines 14 percent and checks 14 percent Poultry market remains steady to firm with receipts 25 trucks and hens price 15 to 25 dollars per unit while sprines 25 to 2 dollars and broilers 20 percent to 2 dollars Other prices unchanged

Chicago

Four Years of Shelter Belt Planting in High Plains

Over four years more than 60 miles of tree shelter belts have been planted in the high plains country, reflecting sustained effort to curb soil erosion and protect farming lands. Local agencies report continued expansion plans and farmer participation increasing annual totals.

Local Auction Promises Broad Stock Sale and Miscellany

A community sale reports strong prices with 100 head of cattle including yearling steers and Shorthorn heifers, 10 black calves, and a white face bull. Hog buyers expect solid demand after 200 head sold last week. Apples, household furniture, posts and lumber also offered at the sale.

Chicago guest Arthur Neu at Sordens’ residence

Arthur Neu of Chicago was a guest last evening of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Sorden, visiting in their home.

Arthur Neu Chicago Mrs Milo Sorden

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