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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1938
Page
7
Mrs. Anna Keene Closes School Year and Heads to Florida
Shiloh notes end of term as Anna Keene plans immediate move to Bowling Green Florida. She takes students to Sunset Park and to see Tom Sawyer, then hosts a community pot luck. The piece also lists local visits, family occasions, and a school bell schedule as pupils begin vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Keene
Florida
H. J. Schoonover
Shiloh
Sunset Park
Tom Sawyer
Keene
Bowling Greene
Fla
Orville Caldwell
Gertrude Landau
Mt. Vernon
Minnie Landau
Anamosa
Anna Landau
Marie Landau
Walter Neff
Wayland
Herman Marion
Louis Anderson
Charles Anderson
Sam Lambert
Ross van Nostrand
Sam Marsh
James
Elmer Reschley
Near
Merrimac
Helen Coats
Gon. David
News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities
Journal subscription representative D. F. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns. Notes include local events, upcoming meetings, and community updates with focus on residents and civic news.
Car overturns injuring five in Richland
Five boys were injured when a car driven by Herbert Hahn overturned after hitting a rut near the Frank Greiner farm north of Richland. Clarence Hasley and Keith Townsend were seriously hurt. Leo Cox Irwin Cox and Herbert Hahn were badly bruised. They were treated at Dr Swinney's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Neville
Richland
Frank Greiner
Clarence Hasley
Keith Townsend
Leo
Irwin Cox
Herbert Hahn
R. G. Swinney
M. L. Snider
Marie
Milo Lemley
South Missouri
McGrew
Penn College
Woolson
Mother Love
Friends Church
Mildred Emry Yokley
Jack Buckles
Teeter
Verle Teeter
Richland High School
Tulsa
Okla
Rural Carrier Victor Masson Honored by Neighbor
On May 14, John, nearly three, thanked Victor Masson for keeping home news coming. The two gentlemen received praise for their efforts in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Victor Masson
Wave of Resentment and Seaside Infant Quips
A three year old boy named John, living by the seashore, voices impatience at mealtime asking his mother to wait until low tide in his mouth. The note recalls a past subscription to the Evening Journal and mentions Abraham Been blossom farm and hard ground after rains in gardens and fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
W. M. Huffstetter
Evening Journal
Abraham
Old Lady Meets One Legged Tramp on Street
A humorous exchange unfolds as an elderly woman questions a one legged tramp about his missing limb. He nonchalantly confirms the loss, delivering a wry reply that plays on the irony of the misfortune.
The Desk's the Throne and School Life Notes
A fragmentary column reflects rural life with school celebrations and parent attendance. It mentions district teachers and students, local farms managed by Fred Sayres and his son Delbert, and a note about a missing dog in Indiana returning with an advertisement. Nearby residents and picnic activities are listed, including families linked to Caldwell, Keene, Kephart, and Beenblossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sayres
Delbert
Denison Farm Sees Busy Planting of Corn
The Denison farm activity picks up as Mr Caldwell begins planting corn this year. Reports say some of the best corn grows where planting occurred Friday. The late John Briley, a noted corn expert, managed this property and advised on yields per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Denison
John Briley
Briley
Caldwell family farms Knight Wagner property for large corn crop
Orville Caldwell and his father William Caldwell have settled on the Knight Wagner farm and are cultivating a substantial corn crop this year using a tractor team and several horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Caldwell
Knight Wagner
William Caldwell
Fragmentary notes on Ward Essley and local figures
Disjointed lines discuss Ward Essley and his farm, suggesting good livestock and chores, plus a guess that Levi Blanchard attended a last day of school. A note implies no one was at home, with a possible reference to W. N. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essley
Levi Blanchard
W. N. Bell
Local Notes From Washington Area Updates
J W Meyer prepared to take Mrs Meyer to a club meeting at Harry Dyes in Washington. Young America school hosts an all day food time this Saturday honoring their past school year with teacher Mrs Witting. Mr and Mrs Henry Schantz on RK 3 in northeast Washington show clear home improvements. This corner looks much different.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Meyer
Mrs. Meyer
Harry Dyes
Washington
Young America
Henry Schantz
Teeir
Airman Describes Crash Pocket Landing and Hole
An airman explains the crash occurrence noting an air pocket caused the lift loss and a hole appeared. A sympathetic elder remarks on the danger and concern surrounding the incident.
Rastus Boasts About Hitting Known and Unknown Men
A fragment cites a boast by Rastus that he harms someone he knows immediately but inflicts harm on a stranger only after a week. The dialogue references Marcellus and Big Boy in a rough banter about violence and recognition.
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Marcellus
Washington Lodge No 6 Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge No 6 A F and A M holds a regular meeting on the Friday of each month. William Mohland serves as W M and A W Yard is secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A. M
William &. Mohland
W. M
A. W. Yard
Train schedule and connections across multiple lines
A dense timetable lists westbound and eastbound trains with numbers such as No. 8 Golden State Limited and No. 4 Golden State Limited, stops at Tucumcari and Knoxville, and branch services via C B and Q and O M & ST P R R. Departures range from dawn to night, with notes on Sundays and ticket purchasing at bus depots Colenso and related hotels.
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Tucumcart
N. M
Lesgend
A. A
Golden State Limited
California
Neaeesa
Breitenbach and Havel Cultivate Alfalfa and Faith
FE. L. Breitenbach owns a fine fruit farm in northeast Washington and a top alfalfa patch. He and neighbor Roy Havel were engaged in a strenuous session of praying. Juergen Koehler retired father enjoys a beautiful acre and an improved Washington home on A.3, free to work or rest as he wishes. Thanks for Evening Journal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Journal
FE. L. Breitenbach
Washington
Roy Havel
Juergen Koehler
Kalona Students Showcase Exhibit and PTA Officers Elected
Open day at Kalona school featured a high school program in the auditorium with a band and student performances by juniors Maureen Perrin Dean Votruba and Richard Snodgrass. Grades displays plus domestic science and manual training items filled the exhibit as PTA officers were elected but did not accept offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
Grace Miller
Maureen Perrin
Dean Votruba
Richard Snodgrass
Velma
Thelma Stutzman
Ella Gingerich
Virginia Peterseim
Janice Niffenegger
Very Moomey
Miss Hibbs
Floyd Yoder
Edith Yoder
Baird Family Returns From Peoria Visit
Verdi notes Mr and Mrs James Baird returning home from Peoria Illinois on Thursday Cedar school closes for Friday. The school joined Pleasant school play day. Mrs Stanley Baird and Mike Lewis attended a Fortnightly club party honoring mothers at Wilma Palmer s home. Juanita Miller visited Muscatine relatives while Mrs Clay Humston and Mrs Joe Nebergall spent Thursday with Mrs Leslie Gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Longer
Verdi
James Baird
Peoria
Cedar School
Pleasant School
Stanley Baird
Crandall
Brighton
Lyle Wilson
Mike Lewis
Wilma Palmer
Juanita Miller
Muscatine
Clay Humston
Joe Nebergall
Leslie Gates
Notable small arms display at Fort McHenry Museum
Weapons including guns pistols revolvers cutlasses swords and bayonets on exhibit at Fort McHenry National Museum Baltimore Md. The collection shows graphic evidence of increased murderousness of man from pre Revolutionary days to World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McHenry National Museum
Baltimore
Chicago Markets Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago markets show hogs at 5 000 head with 4 500 direct and steady trends. Cattle calves and beef prices range with steers 9.50 to 10.65 and cows 5.75 to 8.00, sheep 7 000 head steady with lambs 8.00 to 8.50 and yearlings 6.50 to 7.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Report May 14
Market steady for produce and eggs with receipts totaling 28,382 cases plus 19 to 20 percent extras and 18 percent current receipts. Butter market steady to easy with receipts of 14,076 pounds and specials 25 to 26 percent, extras 25 to 14 percent and extra firsts 24 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Cash Corn Prices Mixed Across Grades
Chicago markets Wednesday show mixed grain quotes with No 2 mixed at 60 and 58 percent, No 4 mixed 58, No 1 yellow 60 percent, No 2 yellow 59 to 69 percent, No 3 yellow 58 to 60, No 5 yellow 55, No 1 white 60, sample grade 454 to 58. Soybean futures quotes list May as .7214 with bid and trade details for Judy and other prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Grain Table Summary of Wheat Corn Oats and Rye
Grain table shows May July and Sept quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye with varied percentages. Entries include May Wheat 82 percent and July 18 percent. Corn May 58 percent and Sept 60 percent. Oats May 29 percent and July 27 percent. Rye May 59 percent and Sept 57 percent with additional fractional entries.
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Chicago
Classified pays Journal Sale Dates and Locations
Weekly sale notices list weekly auctions in Wisconsin Ohio and Washington. Mil waukee area routes include Mer Busby building near yards and oex auction Washington every Tuesday. Midway Base Columbus Junction holds Wednesday sales. May 14 May 21 sales include household goods at east Washington No 2 road across from Andy Blattners and at 202 East 6th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negus
Oex
Washington
Milwaukee Yards
Midway Base
Columbu Junction
A. L. Young
Household Goods
East Washington
Andy Blattners
Kos
East 6Th Street
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State
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Walt Hadley
Richland, Iowa
Titus
Glen Hayes
Journal
Young Man High School
Johnson
North Stewart
Mrs. Earl Simpson
Fodern
W. L. Rubber
Freight
Service For
Buington
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
St. Is
Washington Terminal
Little Transfer Company
Rieke Lines
Towa
Rayburn Land Co
South Side
C. E. Root
South Third Ave
Wheatley Garage
Sudan
Grahama
Atlas Sorgo
Decetjen’s
D. C. Griggs
A. FP. Griggs Piano Co
Davenport
Baldwin Piano Store
Wilson
Widmer & Busby
R. W. Hamilton
Gour
Goodrich
Poland
Joe Knotek
U. S
Iown’s
Ramseyer
White Rock
Buff Rock
Vincent Hatchery
Eclipse
Call
Eclipse Lumber Company
Oetjen's
Etjen’s
A. B. Schmoeller
Jersey
Bernard Walker
Joe Caputo
New Hampshire Red Springs
Howard Sigarose
Joe Amrine
Manuel Blick
West Liberty
Pauline Schantz
Ralph
HWL Y
Klein's
Gruen
Westphal
Klein Klothing Kompany
Witting
National Bank of Washington
Rothschild’s
Lemmon
Schicks
Shave Masters
Remingtons
George L. McDaniel
Miller’s Footwear
D. F. Macon
Tommy
Indiana
Mr. Arnold
John Caldwells
Myra van Nostrand
White Oak
Inez Schoonover
Albaugh
Highland Town
Cleone Caldwell
Franklin Center
Franklin Twp
Catherine Caldwell
No. 4
Washington Two
Kenneth Keene
Bernard Kephart
Fred Kephart
Rastus
Roy
Californian
Knoxville
L. Goodlander
C. F. Anderson
O.M
Kansas City
Southwest Limited
Kansas City-Davenport
W. C. Bell
Burlington
Omaha
Colenso
Ray
Tracy
Ernestine Grady
OR. P
Iowa
Jas. Baird
Peoria, IN
Ainsworth
Sam
Negus Livestock Auction
W. S. Reister & Sons
Hennery Brown Hees
Hennery
Teu
Washington Daily
Herman’ S Funeral Home
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