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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1944
Page
5
Raymond Guy Holcomb 35 of Marshalltown, a conscientious objector, was found guilty by a federal jury of violating the selective service law after deliberating 16 minutes on Monday. He faces four years in prison and a $500 fine.
A veterinary note reports newly hatched chicks do not eat for about 72 hours after hatching. Observers advise gentle handling and monitoring for signs of weakness or dehydration during this early posthatch period.
Chicago markets show hogs at 21 000 head with slow trade and steady weights under 270 pounds. cattle 9 590 with steady good and choice offerings and best yearlings at 16 35. sheep 6 000 with lambs steady to 15 cents lower and Colorado fed lambs 16 10 to 16 25. Estimated workloads: hogs 18 000 cattle 12 000 sheep 4 000.
Chicago May 2 UP opens with wheat prices around 165 to 173 covering Sept and July futures. Oats and rye quotes show mixed readings with rye near 124 to 130 for Sept and May deliveries. Data presented in a tabular format lists open high low and close figures for each contract as reported.
Produce market steady for eggs with receipts of 34 161 cases. Extras and firsts show distribution with 34 and 31 percent respectively. Poultry receipts of one car noted with market firm and unchanged prices.
Mrs John Rosease formerly Verena O Conner returns to Riverside to live with her parents Mr and Mrs William O Conner south of Riverside. Glenn Bouquet family relocate to their new home the former Mrs Mary Truxam residence east Riverside. Mrs Adrian Dautremont and daughters Gae Ann and Patricia visit from Cedar Rapids while Adrian is stationed at Farragut Idaho. Mrs William Korpus of Wellman visits Riverside. Richard Escher of Richmond visits and attends St Marys hall play In the Dog House. Bernice Libenguth visiting relatives east of Riverside from Town City.
Wood begins to burn at a lower temperature than coal, making a wood fire easier to start and maintain with less heat.
Social items from District No 4 recount visits and meals. Ruth McGraw returned to Chicago after visiting her parents the McGraws. Several families including Kleeses Shaw Brookes Bakers Cherry Brenneman Wheelan and Brooks were seen at various gatherings in Iowa City Kansas City and West Chester with dinners and Sunday visits noted.
Ainsworth May 1 a baby girl named Martha Josephine arrived Wednesday and will live with Mr and Mrs Neal Sands in Ar ing ton New Jersey as told by grandparents Mr and Mrs A E B Sands. The Tuesday Bridge club met with Mrs Lulu Moore eight members were present at two tables Edith Richards won the high score prize. The hostess with Mrs Nora Spessard served a one course luncheon. Mrs Mary Chihak has returned home after spending the winter in Muscatine.
Theodore Poore received a painful injury Thursday when a heavy iron coal chute cover fell on his left foot while unloading coal at the high school. Other local items note Homer Porter improving grounds with crushed rock, Mrs. Lottie Gass visiting Montezuma, and various social visits and club activities in Westchester.
Rev. Arthur Peters and Mrs. Peters hosted Mary Aussey and Marian Clare from St. Paul Minnesota over the weekend. The visitors delivered a brief message at Sunday morning church services.
The article argues poor land should not be used for permanent pastures as its grazing is limited and the food produced is consumed by energy of gathering it, leaving cows with insufficient food for milk. It emphasizes using only good land for sustainable grazing and dairy output.
The document explains bomb varieties dropped from war planes including high explosive armor piercing fragmentation smoke demolition tracer and incendiary. Each type is assigned a specific color to aid rapid recognition during combat stress.
Forrest McNeill thanks friends for cards flowers and remembrances received during illness and asks continued prayers and good wishes.
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