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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1950
Page
5
The readable text shows scattered crop price figures and month references. It mentions corn and soy with percentages and numbers, a possible market note or rates for May, July, September, and December, but with heavy OCR garble. No clear event or names identified.
Shirley Jean, weighing five pounds thirteen and three fourths ounces, is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chapula and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Banks. The birth occurred this morning at Washington Hospital.
The Wash ington district awaits preliminary 1950 census figures as district supervisors announce tentative city counts down to 1 000. Local notices expect release this month or June with district estimates possibly increasing Washington's reported population and affecting local funding for club improvements.
Principal Robert Everetts researched records from 1919 onward and found no year with two boys at the top of the senior class. He cited multiple years with boys as valedictorians or salutatorians and highlighted Claire Davis and Dan Holland as this year’s top two.
After 25 to 30 years since its founding the Washington Golf and Country Club is moving toward a new era by changing its articles of incorporation to broaden its member structure and grant new privileges.
Lippert Productions presents a sparkling musical film led by Spade Cooley and his western swing band with the Sons of the Pioneers and more. The Fox Theatre hosts a Variety filled program with 20 production numbers from acrobats to Latin rhythms by Chuy Reyes and his orchestra. Adele Jergens guests with a fast moving story starring Cooley, Richard Lane, Barbara Woodell, James Millican and Sid Melton. Hal Derwin debuts as Capitol Records artist opposite Ginny Jackson in a romantic lead at Hollywood’s start.
A Chicago market roundup shows hog prices from 18.75 to 20.25 for various weights with top pork at 20. Cattle included choice to prime steers at 33, bulk 28.25 to 30.50, and beef cows 22 to 25. Sheep saw woolled lambs up to 28.25 and shorn lambs 25.25 to 27, with other weights bidding 9 to 12.
Veterinarians warn that vomiting in dogs can result from excitement, shock, pain, a bitter taste, parasites in the ear canal, or worry, not only stomach problems. Such signs require careful observation for underlying issues and possible veterinary evaluation.
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