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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1950

Page

5

Wayland Briefs Highlight Local Happenings and Southern Oregon Wildlife

Wayland residents report on a washed ashore eight foot sea lion near Yachats and a fifty ton killer whale near Walport with burial by highway crews. The issue also notes births, scout activities, calendar events at Wayland High School, Progress Club meeting in Burlington, and community visits including families from Des Moines and Jefferson.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Luella Alliman Kauffman Lester Alliman Yachats Oregon Walport Waunita Katie Kauffman Lyman Johnson Shirley Clark New London Roger Wyse Priscilla Anne Washington van Buren Henry Counties

Cattle Prices Steady as Weights Churn Through Mixed Trade

Feedlot cattle market shows steady cows and bulls with lighter demand on heavy steers. High choice fed steers over 89.00 and 1250 to 1400 lb goods run 28.25 to 30.00, with loads around 1225 lb at 30.00 plus. Vealers 28.00 to 34.00, cows 19.25 to 22.50, canners 15.50 to 19. Medium to good vealers and bulls 24.50 to 27.00.

Grain futures provide mixed signals across old crop contracts

Wheat futures show December to July ranges with percentages around mid 220s to 230s while corn clocks 149 to 156 with high digits, oats hover around 82 to 83, and rye/beans display broad spreads. Market quotes reflect fluctuating demand and supply dynamics across months and contracts.

Westminster Group Hosts Wiener Roast Night

Westminster residents gathered for a wiener roast hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leste Laubach on a Wednesday evening. Attendees included the Slemmons, Griffith, DeLong, Stewart, Statler, and Rich families, with social and card playing after a supper.

Jacob Eicher Dan Eicher Topeka Kansas Frank Eicher Charles Eicher Iowa City Allery Wenger Jack Ger Mark Coln Missouri Tom Weser Karen Muscatine Chris Wenger Chris III Jefferson Iowa Allen Wenger Aid Iowa University D. O. Davison Washington Ezra Wittmer Town Hall Bill” Meyers Westminster Leste Laubach EB. L. Slemmons C. Griffith P. DeLong K. Stewart L. P. Statler E. P. Rich Laurel Statler Farm Bureau Women’s E. L. Slemmons Slemmons S. J. Hobson Cedar Rapids Edgar Slemmons Kreth Sale Frytown Paul DeLong Dale Burkenbene Shancn Dale Larry Delong Eddie Augustine Douglas Kiesey Gary Sheets Billy Martian Robert Schels The Pythians James Rich Robert Eckels Cheryl

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