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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1940
Page
5
A candidate for County Auditor II in Washington County announces intent to run in the June Republican primary seeking the nomination for the office. The notice notes contest is subject to Republican voters’ will.
The notice lists Walter W. Schroeder as a candidate for County Auditor in the June Primary, subject to Republican voters. Mildred Patterson Norman is also mentioned in connection with filing or eligibility for a county office.
Mrs Frank Wilson records a Wellman event with guests including Mrs Weilmann of Des Moines and families of Corcoran, Durian, and Durian in attendance. The Sunday gathering at Mt 4nG includes Mrs Weilmann of Des Moines and several local relatives and friends.
Iowa State College reports below normal germination in timothy, barley, oats, and soybeans, with oats and barley at 80-85 percent and soybeans around 83 percent viability. Corn shows excellent germination at 95-98 percent, red clover and alfalfa also strong. Farmers urged to test soybeans, seed heavily, and maintain weed control while preparing seedbeds and considering inoculation for higher yields.
Mary and Mr and Mrs Tom Car ris attended a Sunday dinner at the Alva Bell home in Riverside. Ruth McCrearn of Iowa City visited the Jones home with Helen Morse who attended St. John's Lutheran dedication. John Kinsinger and Nyie Werge guests of Mr and Mrs Crewe Evans. Evans is Kinsinger's niece. Jack Rampleberg and Bruce Mehern visited Vicar Kampleburg home. Mrs Emde and Miana airs are parents of a seven pound daughter born Sunday morning, Karen Elizabeth. Chris Gingerich home from Mercy hospital. Mrs Kidder cared for by Vella Maplethorpe showing sugar improvement by sitting up briefly. Mr and Mrs Millis Rickey and family visited Wellman. Mrs A K Braden accompanying them. Baby born to Rev and Mrs W F Krueger at Mercy hospital, Iowa City. funeral in Ashikosh Wisconsin for Tuesday morning. Albert Yoder began work at Bidwell furniture store. Mrs Ross Severt ill with flu.
Chicago May 3 UP reports eggs market steady with receipts of 43 576 cases and mixed quality grades. Poultry market steady with receipts 2 percent. broilers 23 and other prices unchanged. Olds and several local families noted visiting and hosting gatherings around weekend events.
Karl Morgan underwent a gallbladder operation in Kirksville Missouri and is reported progressing well. Mrs Ida Rudolph returned home after wintering with the Omer Longs. Raymond Steinbeck and Earl Gilles were in Molthe Illinois for business. Raymond Derby plowed for J J Fleig. Mrs Carrie Pepper has been poorly. J J Fleig and Mrs Harold Collman visited a niece. Local residents attended funeral services for James Mayne of Oskaloosa. Mayne was 84 and in ill health. Interior painting at the Laithly residence was completed. Myrtie Wood, a Goldfield teacher, visited her parents over the weekend. Track meet at Keota occurred Wednesday.
John Deere Co of Washington delivered new corn planters on Wednesday to Pat Swift and Ezra Christner but no warm weather accompanied them. The item notes surrounding social visits and local happenings in Pleasant Ridge on May 3.
University of Michigan Hospital studies indicate that a large portion of people aged 30 to 65 labeled as diabetics can be cured through weight reduction. Researchers stress that obesity is the underlying cause in many cases and that dieting and lifestyle changes can reverse the diagnosis.
Markets show hogs 10 to 20 cents lower with top at 6.20 for 270 to 860 pounds. Cattle trade steady with bulk steers 8.50 to 9.75, best 10.50, heifers scarce, cows active. Sheep receipts 3,000 with fat lambs and clippers around 9.50 to 10.60, receipts for tomorrow projected higher.
Market note lists corn, oats, and soybeans with bid and offer ranges and percentage changes. Prices show corn at 68 to 64 for yellow, oats with mixed and white varieties around 42 to 43, soybeans quoted at 10914 to 109 percent.
Chicago May 8 grain table shows Wheat May July and Sep trading against mixed open high low close quotes. Oats May July Sep and Rye May July Sep display varied percentages with gains and declines across contract months. Read the Want-ads for further details.
Regular meeting of Washington Large No. 26 A M starts first Friday monthly led by W M ard McBride with W Yard as secretary. The page lists eastbound and westbound rail schedules with multiple trains and stops including the California Limited and Southwest Limited, plus bus routes from Washington to Omaha Chicago and beyond with notes on ticket purchase locations.
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