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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1948

Page

7

Local Social Roundup Touches Family Visits

Delbert Troutman of Auburn WA called his mother on Mother's Day. Mrs. O C Boshart attended a T T T meeting in Washington. Mr and Mrs J E Boshart visited Fort Madison with John Thurman. Walter Otto of Omaha visited the Haber man home family with Mahlon Miller and Janice.

Paul Widmer Delbert Troutman Auburn Wash Clyde Troutman O. C. Boshart Washington Milo Sorden J. E. Boshart John Thurman Fort Madison Walter Otto Omaha Neb George Haberman Mahlon Miller Janice and Orus Sheffield W. V. Durst Franklin Arden Romine Lester Malley Keota William Bales John Hindahl Vernon Tuckers Bales Roll Henderson Richmond Utah Bert Booth Russel Walter Neff Jerry Marion Smith John Combs Hr. J. Brenneman C. J. Hochstetler Mr. Brenneman Timber Church Wellman Walter Westen Martin Westen

Senior Class Plans 3 Day Trip to Chicago

The senior class will depart Friday for a three day trip to Chicago. Car sponsors include Mel Haberman G W Schantz Roy Boshart Joe Freyenberger and David Graber. Dr and Mrs Reuben Widmer, who sold Florida property, bought 42 acres in Winfield and will move soon. Widmer is in Chicago for post graduate work. Mr and Mrs Dan Raber of Goshen Indiana visited with daughters Mrs Ray Wyse and Mrs Reuben Widmer.

Wayland Chicago Mel Haberman G. W. Schantz Roy Boshart Joe Freyenberger David Graber Reuben Widmer Florida Winfield Widmer Dan Raber Goshen Ind Ray Wyse

Market effects as railroad strike looms on Chicago livestock

The threat of a national railroad strike disrupted shipments and sent cattle and sheep prices higher while hogs fell from pre strike levels. Week totals show large drops in cattle, calves, and sheep from the prior week though late week trades neared normal pace.

Chicago Choice South St. Paul Midwest Chicago Livestock Exchange Eastern Swift

Busy Week Ahead In Franklin District

Franklin Iowa notes detail a flurry of visits and long weekend gatherings. Families from Wellman Washington Des Moines and Keota join locals for dinners picnics and tours as residents plan upcoming events and a kitchen tour.

Franklin District

Summer Committees Named For Country Club Activities

The country club announces a series of summer committees and first family night dinner on May 20 at the clubhouse. Lists chairmen and auxiliary members for events through October with entertainment roles and telephone contacts for coordination.

Country Club FE. E. Stutsman

May Dinner Reservations for Washington Y M C A

Reservations for the annual Washington Y M C A dinner meeting will be accepted until noon Monday May 17. Artemas Brown secretary reports many reservations received and more expected. Henry E Grim general secretary of the Cincinnati Y M C A will speak. board numbers will be elected and initial reports heard.

Washington Y.M.C.A Artemas Brown Brown Henry E. Grim Cincinnati Ohio Y.M.C.A

Legion to Discuss Memorial Day Plans

Charles Hotie of the Ame Legion post announced plans for the regular post meeting to be held Tuesday night May 18 at eight o clock. Commander Hotie said the agenda includes Memorial Day service plans and further discussion of the Washington carnival on June 21 with all Legionnaires urged to attend.

Charles Hotie Leon Beatty Ame Legion Hotie Washington

Grain market excerpts show mixed pressure across contracts

Chicago May grain ranges show wheat May at 245 to 248 with July around 234 to 238. Corn May at 238 to 239 with July near 216 to 217. Oats May about 117 with July around 94 to 95 and Sept near 84 to 85. Values include various nearby months and contract shifts.

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