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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1948

Page

7

Weekend Notes Include Visits and Travel

Holmes spent the weekend at Ames and visited Viesha days and Cleo Dean. Marjorie joined Mr and Mrs Merle Twinam and Mary Saturday. Janet Fletcher left Saturday to spend the summer with Mr and Mrs Delbert Lowe to help care for baby Billy who has whooping cough. Several attended Feeders Day in St Louis from Sunday to Tuesday.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Richard Lease Millersburg Wayne Berkshire Janet Joan Bud’’ Lease Arthur Orris Isom Lantz Pella Kenneth Cherry Holmes Ames Viesha Cleo Dean Marjorie Merle Twinam Mary Janet Fletcher Delbert Lowe Billy Robert Miller Wilbur Wheeler Orrin Johnson Hal Huston St. Louis Purina Company Cedar Rapids Ivor Davis Harold Donnie Joe Washington Eldon Roth Rieber Grauce Eichelberger Frank Bolon Canton Illinois Milton Nebel Clayton Nebel Oscar Miller

Sprunger Family at Eicher Church Hosts Missionary Program

Missionary and Mrs. Vernon Sprunger and family, on furlough from Congo, presented an evening program at Eicher Church. Their daughters sang Jesus Loves Me in English and African, and Charles Sprunger spoke about Africa’s missionary child school. They plan to return July 25.

Jerusalem Battles Escalate as Arab Legion Advances

Heavy censorship shrouds fighting as King Abdullah’s Arab legion drives into Jerusalem. Arabs claim to surround Jewish forces in both old and new sections while UN struggles to secure a ceasefire. Casualties rise after a Tel Aviv bus attack, and Cairo dispatches hint at Yemen and Egyptian command involvement.

Jerusalem Old City Abdullah Arab Legion Mount of Olives Sheik Jarrah Damascus Old New Jerusalem Israel Cairo Prince Abdulla Yemen Red Sea Farouk Egypt Palestine Tel Aviv Hope Lake N. Y United Nations UN Security Council Sdes Security Council United States Great Britain Alexander Cadogan China Belgium Britaia Cadogan Holy Land

Fashion shifts to lighter evening wear and brighter sportswear

A continuing trend in menswear shows greater color variety with lighter shades for evening attire and more vibrant hues for sportswear. Strong emphasis on casual style and seasonal palettes as designers expand options for men.

Oregon Primary Race Narrows As Dewey Stassen Campaigns

Dewey and Stassen eye a tight Oregon primary with both candidates pouring funds into the contest. Dewey plans a radio round-up to outline his platform while Stassen supporters stage a torch light parade and finish with a rally at the Masonic Temple in Portland.

Russia Dewey Stassen Oregon KALE Don Lee Mutual Portland KXL Masonic Temple

Livestock Market Report Chicago May 20

Chicago markets show hogs 6500 head active to $1 higher with top bids around 23.75 and prices for 170 to 240 pounds 22.50 to 23.50. Sows rise up to 1 dollar, cattle calved strong with high good steers from 285.35 for 1183 pounds and most good steers 22.50 to 35.25. heifers mostly 31 to 38. Cows steady to weak, bulls up 5 to 25 cents. Sheep about 1000 head with lambs and ewes trading around 21.50 to 29.00 for select lots.

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Chicago Produce Market Report Summary

Chicago market notes show poultry movement steady with 22 trucks and hen and hybrid hen lots. Buyers focus on brown and white eye colors. total cases 27 104 with a firm market and varied extras and standards figures. current receipts and checks noted.

All-Steel Quonset Buildings For Farm Use

An all steel Quonset building designed for farm business use. 20 feet wide with any length, available in 12-foot extensions. Standard end-panel includes a walk door and two windows.

New Farm Equipment Price List and Loader Specials

A historical price sheet lists various farm loaders and gear from New Method and other brands. Items include mechanical loaders, hydraulic loaders, hay stackers, manure loaders, bucks, seed cleaners, sprin tooth harrows, soil rollers, hammermills, corn shellers, and belt or miscellaneous accessories with prices shown for each model and accessory.

SEO Ureck General Soil Roller General Soil Stratton Gas Motor Fairbanks-Morse

Machinery and Farm Equipment Listing

An itemized catalog shows tractors combines corn pickers drills power mowers manure spreaders and related farm machinery. It lists models including New LO48 and various implements with prices and descriptive terms.

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