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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1938

Page

7

Political Candidate Notices for Washington County Supervisors

Republican and Democratic candidates announce bids for Washington County Board of Supervisors terms starting January 1, 1939 1940 and 1946. Names include W H Bill Brown S Russell Bell E E Bauer P Wilson Joe W Rich Marion George H W Mineart G L Roy Fetters among others. Primaries set for June.

W. H Bill) Brown Stiispmwie Board of Supervisors Washington County Russel Bell Washington County Board of Supervisors G. L Roy) Fetters

Children's Day Program planned in Pilotburg this week

Rey and Mrs DeKoning hosted a song service and Bible study as Pilotburg prepares a children's day program. Sunday school meets at 9:30 each Sunday and the DeKonings will run a Bible school May 30 for a week from 9 am to 4 pm inviting all community children. Farmers report rain delays and some corn planting continues while others prep ground for soybeans. The Pilotburg Ladies Aid meets June 2 at Mrs Tressa Herr's home.

Frank Stransky Pilotburg Rey DeKoning DeKonings Daryl Oldfield Wellman Speurty Stransky Frank Vodicka

May 27 notes on local residents and farm life

The entry describes C. R. Been blososm out at home and praised for self care and quiet living. It mentions Tom McGraw near Ainsworth continuing farm chores with daily support, and Mrs. McGraw investing in a new brooder house with a puzzling 65 cents remark.

C. R Cal Tom McGraws Ainsworth

Ainsworth Community Notes on Meals Gardens and Help

Wheelers fed a crowd of hungry men and enjoyed a fine dinner in Ainsworth. Ed Lambert and Warrel Redlinger shelled hundreds of bushels of corn while locals discuss farms, gardens, pig purchases, and friendly visits. Mr and Mrs John Havel, Betty Kallous, and Cal Pearson admire rock gardens and invite neighbors to visit.

Wheelers Ainsworth Gardner Farms Ed Lambert Warl Redlinger John Havel Betty Kallous Cal Pearson Betty Pearson Havel

Local Farm Folks Discuss News and Fair Rye Harvest

North of Haskins Tom O Conner notes Ralph Shannon, known as Mr Shannon, has long sold him the paper. He recalls Shannon began early, helping with corn shucking and starting a habit of reading the paper, now appearing about 31 in looks.

Tom O'Conner Haskins Ralph Shannon Tom Mr. Shannon Ralph

Farmers Cultivating Corn Near Haskins

Theodore Meyer reports a ready corn field east of Haskins with many farmers plowing in sequence. J Lee Nicholson, about a mile east, identifies locals and jokes about a strong smelling chunch bug while noting the old times and humor among neighbors.

Theodore Meyer Haskins Theodore J. Lee Nicholson Lee

Farm Notes From Winfield Area Describe Plowing And New Lawn

Owen Wehr and a Ross youth from six miles east of Winfield plowed a corn field with perfect germination and smooth ground work. Neighbors report Joe Podarils has a nearly new home and a well growing lawn. The farm is busy with livestock and steady work year round. There is a stray discussion about vibration effects on buildings. We read with interest.

Owen Wehr Ross Winfield Joe Podarils

House Tragedy From Freight Train Collapse Kills Woman

Miss Eleanor Ambrozat of Edwardsville dies when vibrations from a distant freight train cause the house she is in to collapse during an excavation for a basement. Rain dusts Crawfordsville area as local farm updates include peach trees hogs and ponies on Lisle Maxwell’s farm north of town.

House Eleanor Ambrozat Edwardsville C. J. Wood Lisle Maxwell Crawfordsville Lisle Levi Simmons Levi

Iowa Senate Primary Call to Support Re-Election

A Republican candidate seeks votes for a second term in the Iowa Senate. The message requests support in the upcoming primary and expresses thanks for the backing.

State Senate Iowa Claik Dhwry

Mrs Ruehsam Resting Easier After Illness

Several friends report Mrs William Ruehsam is resting easier Thursday. The note adds hope that Tom OConnor and his friend Ralph Shannon survive forthcoming voyages, as indicated by the gentleman mentioned.

William Ruehsam Tom O'Conner Ralph Shannon

Cleveland Man Plans Forty Seventh Atlantic Crossing

Thomas C. Andrews, aged 82 of Cleveland, will sail on the Queen Mary for his 47th Atlantic crossing to visit relatives in England. He recalls his early journeys aboard ships like the City of Richmond, a 5,600 ton liner with wooden cabins and oil lamps, marking the era’s ship evolution.

Thomas C. Andrews Cleveland Queen Mary England Richmond

Farewell Luncheon and Party Honors Mrs Kirkpatrick

Keota column notes Mrs A A Hulse and Mrs Will Helscher hosted a 1 PM luncheon with Martha Smock E L Kirkpatrick and J N Ramsey among 23 guests. a surprise afternoon gathering honored Mrs Kirkpatrick before her move to Pocahontas. Card Club Meets honors Mrs J P Levien and Mrs Clyde Stoutner Jr. a surprise handkerchief shower for Mrs C C Dawson ahead of her Davenport move. Bridge Honors Teacher honors Cornelia Bulkley as she leaves Keota High for the University of Iowa Masters degree. Andrews comments on his 48 cro...ings and sea life.

Card Club E. S. Erdiee J. P. Levien Clyde Stoutner, Jr Dawson C. C. Dawson Davenport S. Erdice Cornelia Bulkley Keota High School B. B. Brown Miss Bulkley State University of Iowa

Auction Sale Dates From Local Listings

Negus Livestock Auction in Washington holds sales every Tuesday. Bunby building near Milwaukee yards. Midway Sail Co Columbus Junction conducts sales every Wednesday. Community Sale every Friday at City Feed Yard. May 28 estate of Dora Hou seal in Richmond Iowa. June 4 closing out sale of Mrs W A Dusenberry estate.

Negus Livestock Washington Milwaukee Yards Midway Sail Co Columbu Junction Dora Houseal Richmond Iowa W. A. Dusenberry

Chicago Livestock Market Report May 27

Hogs selling 10 20 cents higher than yesterday with 10 000 head, 5 500 direct. Better weights fetch 8.65 to 8.90, tops 8.95, others 8.50 to 8.75. Cattle 1 000 steady, beef steers 9.75 to 10.75, yearlings 8.00 to 10.40, cows 5.75 to 7.75, calves 5.50 to 10.00. Sheep 7 000 steady, lambs 8.00 to 8.50, yearlings 6.50 to 7.00. Estimated tomorrow receipts cattle 1 000, hogs 6 000, sheep 7 000.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Chicago Produce May Market Snapshot

Chicago May market report shows eggs receipts $8,089 cases with mixed quality grades. butter market steady with varied receipts and price spreads. poultry market steady with broilers ducks geese and turkeys all listed with assortment of price ranges and quality categories.

Chicago

Chicago Cash Corn Market Report Summary

Chicago cash corn prices and sample grades are listed for mixed yellow and white varieties with futures-style classifications. The report notes percentage ranges for moisture and grade estimates, including No 1 mixed, No 2 mixed, No 8 mixed, No 4 mixed, No 1 yellow, No 2 yellow, No 3 yellow, No 4 yellow, No 5 yellow, and No 1 white with sample grade 45 to 54 and an estimated carrot content of 443.

Chicago

Soybean Market Opens With Spot and Futures Note

Grain desk reports July and October soybean quotes with open high low and close markers. Entries show mixed prices and percentage figures indicating market activity and sentiment.

Smoking and Drinking Watch Your Stomach Adla Tablets

Quick relief for indigestion heartburn and acid stomach due to excessive smoking and drinking. Adla Tablets sold with money back guarantee by Geo L Mee Daniel, Druggist.

Geo. L. Mee Daniel

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