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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1937

Page

7

Public School News Highlights From Grade Activities

Readings and performances dominate the week with a dramatization of Grandfather Pig featuring Norman Tucker Leota Brown Martha Phillips Billy Anderson Frederick Zook Donald Gray Wanda Jones and others. Nurse duties shift to Dorothy Nichols with assistants listed. classroom helpers include Marjorie Ralston Virginia Beenhldsson and Roger McKeown.

Miss Kaummmueller Dorothy Nichols Shirley Ann MccDole Ellen Gray Marjorie Enwer Margaret Ralston Clara Ann Falk Virginia Beenhldsson Robby Fisher Betty Lou Ocethen Ivan Lovelett Bobby Stoeckman Roger McKeown Kirly McDole Charles Griffin Junior Batterson Marie Blattper Grandfather Pig Norman Tucker Leota Brown Martha Phyllips Billy Anderson Frederick Zook Donald Gray Turkey Wanda Jones

Rainy day notes and milepost chatter around Washington

May 19 reports from residents near Washington describe heavy rain creating mud on roads and mixed driving conditions. Several households south and east of town report mud, with some roads clear and others slick. Local social updates include visits, funerals, and birthday celebrations linked to family events.

Market Hogs Steady to Higher as Cattle And Sheep Move

Markets report hogs 8,000 head with prices 11.65 to 12.00 for 150 190 pounds top 12.00. Cattle 6,000 steady to weak with beef steers 7.27 to 16.25 and cows 3.50 to 9.24. Sheep 4,000 steady with lambs 11.50 to 12.90 and yearlings 9.59 to 11.50. Estimated receipts tomorrow: cattle 6,000 hogs 16,000 sheep 11,000.

Chicago Produce Markets Report May 19

Chicago notes a steady market across eggs butter poultry and potatoes. Egg receipts total 39 309 cases with 21 firsts 20 percent, dirties 18 percent and current receipts 19 percent. Butter receipts 14 146 tubs with specials 30 percent extras 30 percent extra firsts 29 percent firsts 27 percent standards 29 percent. Poultry mostly steady with broilers 23 to 24 ducks 12 to 16 geese 9 to 11 turkeys 13 4 to 16 roosters 11 to 12. Potatoes on track 203 arrivals 4 percent shipments 835.

Chicago

Chicago grain prices and sample grades update

Chicago market report lists mixed cash corn prices with No 3 and No 2 and No 3 yellow and No 4 yellow values. It notes sample grade ranges and estimated carrots, with May date and INS notation.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table May 1975 Markets Report

Grain table from Chicago shows wheat and corn quotes for May July September and December contracts. May wheat around 1.32 to 1.58, corn May about 1.34, July 1.19 to 1.35, with near term and deferred figures across wheat and corn futures.

Chicago

Washington visitors and farm notes brighten county day

West Chester couple traded in Washington and renewed their Evening Journal subscription. Other visitors include Lonie Shroede Miss Joan Ainsworth Fay Cherwinker Haskins worker for Milwaukee Railroad Co. Weather calm with rain easing farm prospects in Washington county. Marilyn and Delores Macon of Dublin visit relatives and tease grandpas handwriting.

C. E. Griffith West Chester Washington Lonie Shroede Joan Ainsworth Rr Washington Vis Fay Cherwinker Haskins Hasking Milwaukee Railroad Co Marilyn Delores Macon Dublin

Market Trading Notes for Grains and Oats

The report lists grain quotes for OATS RYE and related futures. It shows May July Sept Dec values with percentages and prices, including强调 prices around 53 to 49 for oats and rye around 1.05 to 1.16. The data reflects intraday and near term contract figures with fluctuating percentages.

Dee

Earliest Linoleum Patent Noted in English Record

The earliest patent on the linoleum fore runner was issued in England in 143g, marking a historic patent event for a floor covering material.

England

Community Sale Invites Local Live Stock and Goods

Don’t miss the community sale Friday. Bring springers, cows, cattle, hogs, boars, hedge posts, a 2 wheel trailer with rack, and furniture. Real calves wanted. Col Bruty Auet and Mrs Walker with Whittaker & Son oversee the sale.

Col. Bruty Mrs. Walker & Babcock Whittaker & Son Mgrs

Local Produce Market Prices From Thursday Report

Readable fragments show prices paid for eggs butter and dairy products, including sour cream numbers and assorted hen categories. The text lists No 1 and No 2 sour cream and various egg and chicken classifications with small price values.

May 22 Update Backcountry Dispatch

John W. Mayer reports household goods near 76 Center four miles northeast of Keota at 1 30.

John W. Mayer 76 Center Keota

Notable Junior College Scholar Naomi Wilson

Naomi Wilson is cited as one of the year’s outstanding junior college scholars. She studies German English American History and Chemistry and aims to become a Medical Technician. She enjoys hiking bicycling brunettes and Fred MacMurray and leads the College Cardinal.

Naomi Wilson Naomi Fred MacMurray Cardinal

Examination Schedule For High School Pupils

Examination timetable lists subjects and room numbers for Tuesday June 1 and Wednesday June 2. Courses include General Science Geometry American History Sewing World History Latin Hand Biology Sewing Bookkeeping and Mathematics in designated rooms 201, 202, and 103.

PUPILS LEARN COLOR WORDS AND DRAMAS AT HEIGHTS SCHOOL

Kindergarten pupils at The Heights School make cradles to paint and learn color words. They dramatized The Cock The Mouse and The Little Red Hen. Reports cover reading tests, poems, and a citizenship health program. The school also notes geography reports, scarlet fever absence, and a recent softball win.

Th Heights School Charlotte Little Mary Louw Albright Peggy Munn Robert Munn Joanna Brock Carol Grecian Wage Edith Hills Neda Faye Aston Karl Murphy Margaret Brown Billy Guenther Doris Knott Joan Brown Laurine Kiesey Margaret DeWitt Dorothy Hotle Lillie Mae Sowash Erade Virginia van Dyke Joan Scott Clara Gamble Frances Durst Dorothy Hennon Darline Young Dick Dowie Robert Bontrager Martha Timmerman Miss White South America Billy Caldwell Panama Waknetialh Goodwin Teddy Munn Jeannette Kelly Lake Titienca Geraldine Bartow Heights Wallace School Lincoln Dick Dewis Delbert Farr Delbert Dick Birney

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