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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1939

Page

7

Esther Lenninger Spends a Weekend With Helen Sheetz

Esther Lenninger of Washington spent a weekend with Helen Sheetz in Tyrone. Several locals attended the Fairfield centennial on Thursday. George Hendrickson from Richland visited with Charles Bond. The Pearl Ruggles, Walter Sheetz, and families hosted guests at various homes. A shower honored Helen Peiffer ahead of her upcoming marriage, with several local visitors and social calls noted around Tyrone and nearby towns.

Tyrone Esther Lenninger Washington Helen Sheettz Fairfield George Hendrickson Richland Charles Bond Lionel Bradshaw Pearl Ruggles West Chester Kate Smith Walter Sheetz Charles Lone, Jr Otto Shetz Caroline James Combs George Bond Jesse Bales Fred Sheetz Josephine Singmaster Ed Peiffer Helen Peiffer Omer Howard Dillon George Crawford

Munich Street Car Notice Invites Youth to Care for Elderly

Straphangers in Munich marvel at the street car system and its posted message urging young people to consider the claims of the old and infirm. The note highlights civic spirit in the transit.

Munich Germany

Clears Second and Walnut streets for federal building in Columbus Junction

Lots on Second and Walnut streets purchased by the government for a $70,005 federal building are being cleared. The Max Fisher and Leonhard garages and oil station, plus the Lena Owens dwelling, will be removed. Leonhard plans a 10 by 46 foot workshop near the oil station. Excavation for the building will begin soon. Local staff notes include visits, a church bazaar on October 17, and various residents' travels and family news.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Second Walnu Streets Max Fisher Wild Leonhard Lena Owens Leonhard Glenn Pringle Fairfield J. E. Lukins P. KR. Axtell Eddyville Cotter Presbytion Ladies’ Aid Society Pleasant Grove Bethel Church E. KE. Shellabarger Hazel Oakes Canada Lyle Weber Mandan N. D Mabel Kinney Ashland Ore Jessie Miller Medford KB C. Turkington John Hintermeister Falayton Minn Raymond Goode Arthur Richard Gladys Meyers Reynolds A. EK. Burkett Louisa County R. L. Hibbs Hibbs John Toland Letts

Government scientists report beetle and ant racketeering findings

Government scientists say entomologists from the agriculture department found hijacking and racketeering among pests. They claim lazy beetles in Kansas grain fields rob small red ants of seeds which the ants then carry home.

Agriculture Department Kansas

Gibraltar A Holiday Haven Attracts Thousands

Gibraltar attracts thousands each year as a holiday resort offering fine hotels bathing beaches lively Spanish cafe life and regular trips to the Rock and across the strait to North Africa featuring excursions and leisure.

Gibraltar the Rock Narrow Straits North Africa

Ancient dinosaur pasture near Gettysburg reported

A newly reported dinosaur pasture dating to about 180 million years ago lies within a few miles of the Gettysburg battlefield, suggesting a sizable prehistoric ecosystem once occupied the area.

Gettysburg Battlefield

Conducive to Corns Reassesses Footwear Cause

A historical note claims that factors causing corns include poor walking and improper footwear, with walking difficulty linked to corn development. The statement reframes footwear as a less decisive factor in corn formation than gait abnormalities.

Farm tenancy terms under Iowa amendments to 1940 lease rules

Iowa agr economics expert explains that if a tenant fulfills a rental agreement they may renew under the same terms after March 1 1940 unless the landlord notifies by November 1 of needed changes or intent to replace. If default occurs the 30 day notice is sufficient.

Iowa Navy Francis Kutisn Iowa State College Agricultural Economics Staff Lowa

Fall application of sodium chlorate for weed control advised

E P Sylvester Iowa State College extension plant pathologist says apply in fall after rains begin when moisture helps root uptake. Rates vary by weed from 2 pounds per square rod for quack grass to 6 pounds for bindweed and horse nettle with seaspoon per plant for scattered nettles.

Sylvester Iowa E. P. Sylvester Iowa State College

Frost-killed sorghum safe when cut and dried or silaged

County Agent J. W. Chandler cautions frost damaged sorghum cannot be fed green. Cut immediately and allow to dry or ensile to remove prussic acid risk. fence livestock from frost-killed fields. immature sorghum must dry several days to avoid acid silage.

J. W. Chandler Mr. Chandler

Fire prevention plan aims to cut rural Iowa losses

Iowa State College engineer Henry Giese urges a four point program during National Fire Prevention Week to curb farm fires. He cites a 95 million dollar national loss and 3 500 deaths last year with dwellings and barns bearing most damage.

Iowa Henry Giese Iowa State College Giese Lowa

Finke Family Visits Burlington During Vacation

Mr and Mrs Lafe Finke and their Crawfordsville family are visiting Mrs Finke s parents in Burlington. Mr Finke is on vacation from his job at Home Lumber Company.

Lafe Finke Crawfordsville Mrs. Finke Burlington Mr. Finke The Home Lumber Company

Cow Testing Report Shows Drop in September Milk

Washington county dairy shows seasonal decline with 338 cows tested by the Washington County Cow Testing Association producing an average 600 pounds of milk and 22.9 pounds of butterfat. Ingrid of Maplecrest Farms led at 1883 pounds milk and 69.5 pounds butterfat. The Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress drawn 1142 open-class cows and 327 in 4-H, with Washington county teams placing high in judging and contests.

Washington County Ingrid Maplecrest Farms KE. P. Hayes A. I. Duensing F. &. Palmer Washington Kash Swartzendruber Wellman Mapleeréest Farms Hii King and W. H. Miller Gingerich and W. Hash Weilman Ek. P. Hayes Iowa Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress Association Middlewest N. V. Brenneman Wallace Bush Clark Gingerich Bart Booth C.T.A Black Tea Room Standard Association Guernsey Associatio Alvin Lueder

Market roundup Chicago hogs cattle and grains

Chicago markets show sparse hogs with a steady undertone and weekly top at 7.45 for 150 to 200 lb sows 7.00 to 7.26 for 150 to 200 lb hogs. Cattle steady on prime weights with yearlings and light steers firm. cows up 25c. bulls steady. Sheep markets steady with natives 9.25 to 9.65. lambs top 10.00. Grain receipts include oats 334% mixed 2, soybeans 84% to 84% slight gains. corn receipts 91,000 bushels.

Chicago

Chicago Gasu Go in CHICAGO

Market notes from Chicago list mixed grains and corn bids with assorted percentages and colors. The fragment cites prices for new corn and cold corn, showing multiple lots and color codes, but the data is incomplete and unclear.

Grain Table Indicates Mixed Early Trade in Chicago

Chicago grain table dated October 14 shows wheat, corn, oats, rye with May and July contracts in narrow ranges. Wheat near 24.82, corn around 62, oats around 82, rye mid 54 to 63 with July slight gains. Prices listed as percentages reflect market movement and fractional figures typical of UPI transmitted data.

Chicago

Chicago Produce Market and Family News

Eggs market firm with receipts 2,626 cases and grade splits for firsts and dirties reported. Mrs. Ivan W. Lageschulte and infant John William plan to move to Barrington after visiting relatives. Esther Pollock of Iowa City is visiting Rev. Nichol’s family for the weekend.

Chicago Ivan W. Lageschulte John William Barrington Lil W. M. Nichol Esther Pollock Iowa City Rev. Nichol

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