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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1941
Page
7
The dune at Kill Devil Hill in North Carolina near the Wright brothers first flight has shifted about 50 yards since the historic event. The relocation alters the landmark used to mark the birthplace of heavier than air flight.
West Sunset residents share visits and gatherings over the weekend. Arthur Bjork of Pleasant Plain spent Sunday with his father Oscar Bjork now living with daughter Mrs. Henry Kiene. Several families, including the Spanglers, Booths, McCoy, Zieglowsky, and Atkinson, hosted and attended dinners and Sunday calls. The birthday writer’s celebration colors the quiet town social scene. The J. C. Atkinson family installed a telephone on the Crawfordsville line.
Natives of Canada Canal Zone Cuba Dominican Republic Haiti Mexico Newfoundland and the independent countries of Central and South America are not subject to quota restrictions when applying for admission to the United States.
James Stewart and Paulette Goddard star in Pot O Gold a tuneful comedy at the State Theatre directed by George Marshall. Horace Heidt and his Musical Knights provide lively songs and dancing as a dance band plots its fortunes on a rooftop boarding house. Paulette Goddard shines as the boarding house lass and James Stewart portrays the music store proprietor entangled with the antics. Charles Winninger supports as the wealthy uncle advertising vitamized foods in a comic radio routine. Spectacular rhumba numbers choreographed by Larry Cebbiles accompany a 12 piece rhumba band and Heidt's orchestra with several original tunes.
The March of Time's latest issue Crisis in the Atlantic screens Sunday to Wednesday at the State Theatre. Producer Louis de Rochemont promotes exclusive footage from voyages Canada to England aboard a British tanker convoy and Greenland defense bases showing U S protection and Atlantic patrols as Britain fights to keep sea lanes open.
The YMC A notes cover a busy week with the Y's Men and Hi Y groups meeting, officers elected for the year, 35 Hi Y members with guests at dinner, 55 attendance awards, and pool program talks. Ed Squire and Red Little attend a Des Moines pool conference while out of town boys used the pool during hot days. A Washington delegation plans to attend the US meeting in Des Moines with Governor Wilson issuing invitations.
The Washington Y is aided by rural residents like Joe Knotek who, though not city-based, supports youth programs. Knotek serves on the rural work committee and other special panels, backing citizenship training and wholesome activities for boys.
The film follows U S Coast Guard cutters exploring Greenland's coast and fjords under Danish protection amid Nazi radio bases. It contrasts life among Danish and Eskimo residents and notes Hitler’s Balkan campaign makes the North Atlantic central to the war, as editors present a timely picture of this phase.
Rev. Delbert E. Welty of Richer Emmanuel Church delivered the Wayland high school commencement sermon with the message The Yoke of Youth. He spoke on life as a changing panorama with growing opportunities and new problems, saying a yoke links past and task and unites people.
Markets report shows hogs steady to firm with top around 9.20 for 180 to 230 lb butchers. Cattle: steer and heifer runs strong, yearlings up 25 cents, top yearlings 13.25, western fed steers near 123.70. cows dull but weaker calves. Sheep: week trends mixed with lambs 25 to 35 cents lower, loads of Colorado spring lambs 10.85 to 12.00, shorn lambs 9.00 to 9.75, slaughter ewes down 25 to 50 cents.
Open high low close figures for wheat corn oats and soybeans across May July and September contracts in Chicago. Prices show May and July futures with percentage changes and ranges reflecting daily trading activity.
Grain and oilseed prices shown for corn oats and soybeans with multiple grade and quality listings. Values include yellow corn grades, old samples, mixed oats, and soybean yellow price notes with small percentage changes.
Anna McEhinney, popular teacher for two years, received a handmade rocker from the high school as a thoughtful present while plans for her upcoming marriage were noted. The Women’s Democratic luncheon at the Brazelton hotel in Mt Pleasant drew several hostesses including Mrs C E Rhum and others. Rain described as a million dollars fell Thursday night with hail, soaking the earth without damage. Mrs Richard Still remains seriously ill in the home of her daughter J J Widmer. Mrs Jacob Koebel is also ill at her daughter Noah Leichty’s home. foster daughter Mrs D F Meyers assists there.
Thelma Benson, White Oak teacher for three years, is honored at a Thursday schoolhouse courtesy event with a student program and a mock wedding shower. Betty Jo Leppert to teach next year. Surprise shower for Miss Benson at Dutch Creek township teachers meeting yields lovely gifts. Several local families visit Luers home. a wiener roast hosts the White Oak students and teacher.
Chicago producers report receipts of 21 4, dirties 20 and checks 19 percent. Market fees are steady as the firm handling yields 28,210 cases, with extra firsts at 22 percent and firsts 2244.
Maurice Hanna Du Fretay a 20 year old Frenchman escaped to England hidden in an airplane under candlelit camouflage after evading a Messerschmitt over France. He continued flying until a Spitfire ordered landing and is now a corporal in the Free French Air Force. Air Marshal L A Wattinson presents him with an empire medal for the deed.
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