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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1950
Page
7
Livestock market update shows hog salable 9,000 with moderate activity and mixed price ranges. Sows under 450 pounds 15.75 to 17.00, cattle salable 6,500 with steers 27.75 to 30.50 and calves alfalfa. heifers scarce, bulls strong to 25 cents higher, vealers up to 50 cents.
The fragmented item references wheat percentages across May July and various percent values. It lacks clear events, dates or named entities to anchor a full news summary.
West Chester residents report on a Monday gathering of the Young Adults study group at Engle home. Rev. Arthur Peters led a session on Building the Home while plans unfold for a May 26 auction to raise funds for band uniforms.
The Brighton junior senior banquet at Hotel Turner Fairfield featured a Gypsy Life theme with Lola Rutharis as toastmistress. Curtis Mineart read Call of the Wild while William Lanasky answered with Heeding the Call. gypsy serenaders supplied music and Joan Morgan played Madame Auziot taine.
Brghton May 4 funeral services were held at Monger funeral home for William Knerr 92 who died Wednesday at Jefferson county home Rev Edward Piper officiated and burial was in Union cemetery near Germanville. He was the last of 11 Knerr siblings and spent life in Jefferson county. He lived on a Poor Corners farm until aging. He is survived by nephews and nieces.
Westchester prepares a Mother Daughter banquet for May 23 at the Methodist Church. Co chairs for the dining room are Mrs Ivan Niffenegger and Mrs Leland Griggs. Kitchen workers are Mrs Eldin Bauer and Mrs Orville Griggs. Men of the church will serve so the ladies may enjoy the meal.
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