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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1937

Page

7

Bethel Plans June 13 Program Under Ruth Gideon

Bethel's children's day committee chaired by Ruth Gideon with Mrs. Marie Wulf Gladys Wolfe and Alice Rothlisberger is arranging a program for June 13. Attendance at Sunday school rose with 79 present and David Meyer recording 80 in his first Bethel service.

Ruth Gideon Bethel Marie Wulf Gladys Wolfe Alice Rothlisberger Fnfant David Meyer David Bettel Theodore Meyer Parker Ine Grove Aratiers Marlin Plecker Earl Kolosick John Rothlisberger Ere Carl Rothlisberger Ames Cha Mary Scranton Washington C. J. Wolfe Gladys Harry Wentworthy Wolfe Grace Houseal Ain

John A. Babcock Returns to Chicago Livestock Trade

John A. Babcock, a livestock commission merchant, resumes work in Chicago at room 320 Exchange Building. He returns to the Union Stock Yards scene with strong support from former business friends, valued for years of experience in the trade.

John A. Babcock Livestock Commission Exchange Building Union Stock Wards Chicago Dow John Union Stockyards

Guernsey sale at Waterloo showcases top dairy stock

Emmett Hays Oscar George O M Cuddy and writers attended the Iowa State Guernsey sale on the dairy cattle congress grounds in Waterloo. They observed strong crops and farm conditions, noted fine sheep, and reported high prices including cows at 250 to 300 dollars and a top bid of 359 dollars. Participants included Clarence and Roy Crawford of Jesup and Pete Swartzendruber from Ka tona, with traders traveling Highway 218 toward Youngville.

Emmett Hays Oscar George O. M. Cuddy Waterloo Iowa State Dairy Cattle Congress Clarence Roy Crawford Will Crawford J. O. Crawford Washington Jesup Guernsey W. B. Quarton Algona Iowa Jeff Wheat Kansas Wheat Southwest Pune Midway Sale CO R. F. Smylie Mgr Keotz Duncan & Dunlap

Road trip notes with towns and cafe praise

A fragment mentions Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, and Winton. It notes 161 and Brown's cafe in Winton as a top spot for splendid food, plenty, and reasonable price. The item reads as a casual travel or notice segment highlighting local places.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Brown's Winton

Boys Stop for Ice Cream at Coast to Coast Station

Boys spilled into the Coast to Coast station east of Ainsworth to claim ice cream won in a rainy day rush. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McCreedy operated the busy shop during the afternoon.

Ainsworth Howard McCreedy

Cuddy Visits Waterloo During Sale With Family

O M Cuddy visited Waterloo with daughter Barbara Cuddy Ashmore and family and were glad to see grandpa during the sale.

O. M. Cuddy Barbara Cuddy Ashmore Waterloo Grandpa

Funeral service for Mrs. James Combs at Baptist church

The Jones funeral home filled to capacity for Mrs. James Combs’s service Sunday at 2 30. Rev Carstensen delivered a fine sermon. Attendees came from out west of Washington and other places. The deceased was praised as a wonderful woman who made friends easily and spoke well of others.

Jones Family Visits Town Residents Praise

Dale Jones of Washington R. 3 visited town Saturday and left his support at Doughertys. The note ends with thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Jones.

Dale Jones Washington Doughertys Mrs. Jones

Letts Family Report From Washington Visit

Wim Nicholson and family of Letts were shopping and visiting Washington Saturday evening and report all well and fine at Letts.

Wim. Nicholson Letts Washington

Clayton Bear Misses Field Time for Washington Saturday

Clayton Bear of Wellman found time out of the field for Washington Saturday, balancing duties as a local athlete. The note highlights his dual role and possible impact on the team’s weekend schedule.

Clayton Bear Wellman Washington

Memorial Notes and Local Gratitude For Readers

F K McClellands of West Chester and Frank Pratts near Havre recalled the writer during a Saturday visit. Harry Davidson of Washington R 4 credited the Evening Journal being ahead of schedule. A fine Decoration Day shown by beautified cemeteries. Clyde Putman was hospitalized in Des Moines Saturday evening for treatment. Fri ends wish him a rapid recovery and return home.

F. K. McClellands West Chester Frank Pratts Havre Harry Davidson Washington R Clyde Putman Des Moines Hospital O. K

Worth High School Graduation Notes and Local Weather

Congratulations greet Ruth Honnseal who graduated with others in a Worth High School ceremony. Mr and Mrs Charley Ketle are sick with Hart visiting Ere Rest Green home Monday evening. A two inch rain Tuesday evening boosted oats pasture and corn as some began plowing corn and reports say the crop is coming along well.

Poultry and Egg Prices From Local Market Notes

A list of poultry items including Leghorn hens roosters heavy hens and springs with varied weights and prices per pound dozen and cwt. Entries show eggs sour cream and branding like Sweet Cream No 1 Mo 2 Sour Cream and Hennery brands with prices scattered across the sheet.

Beauty Shop Gets New Proprietor in Wellman

Miss Marcia Wehrle, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Wehrle, has purchased the Vanity Beauty shop from Miss Kathyle Groff who led the business for 50 years in Wellman. Groff plans to continue in beauty work while Wehrle, a Paria Beauty Academy graduate, begins her new role.

Martha Adame Wellman Busines Marcia Wehrle Ed Wehrle Paria Beauty Academy Cedar Rapids Bathvte Groff Miss Groff Miss Wehrie Misa Croft

Garden Club Plans Flower Show This Week

Wellman park hosts regular meeting with eleven members. They plant flowers in park beds and plan a flower show to be held in Wellman Savings bank parlors, possibly Saturday.

Pete Teets S. Davies E. L Davies Gary Ind Allen Gearhart West Bend Ernest Gearhart Keota Roy Teets Washington Eveette Gerald Teets Kalona L. W. Durst Ovd Marion Nelle Adams Dora Durst J. F. Durst Indiana H. E. Ross Russell

Poultry Breeding Gains in Profit Focus Across Farms

Frank Priebe argues poultry breeding should aim for profit through improved performance. He notes the National Poultry Improvement Plan, with 41 states cooperating, uses Record of Performance birds to boost hatchability livability and egg production. He cites rop stock and mutual hatchery support as steps toward higher farm profits.

Chicago R.O.P

Local residents host weekend gatherings and home purchases

Mr and Mrs Dan Steiner hosted weekend guests in Wellman and hosted visits from friends in Malcolm. Darwin Wicks announced purchase of the G I Kine property in the east Wellman area with possession planned in July. The Whetstines recently moved to a property, while several local women hosted visitors.

Dan Steiner Ernests Gerald McDowell Kinnors Mies Eathine Groff Marie Face Malcolm Darwin Wicks G. I. Kine Wellman Karl Whetstine Henry Durian Frank Wilson

Past Matrons Attend Dinner and Local Guests Dine

Past matrons of Wellman chapter No 211 C EB 8S attended the past matron dinner in Iowa City. Monday night guests for Mr and Mrs Fred Durian included Keith and Mrs Wilson, Richard Durian and son Billy, Albert Greiner and family, John Flading, and Jerry Sondag of Davenport.

Wellman Iowa City Fred Durian Keith Wilson Richard Durian Billy Albert Greiner John Flading Jerry Sondag Davenport

Public Utilities Drive Leads CIO Enrollment Push

The CIO announces a drive to enroll the 350000 public utilities employees nationwide. An advance guard of 20 organizers from the United Electrical and Radio Workers Union departs to survey eastern and southern states with the aim to target Commonwealth and Southern Corporation first.

New York Committee For Industrial Organization CIO United Electrical and Radio Workers Union Commonwealth and Southern Corporation

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