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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1944
Page
7
Markets Chicago Livestock Report Slips After Ward of Weakness
Chicago hogs show early-week weakness as receipts jump 100,000 head across 12 markets. Fat cattle rebound with gains of 25 to 76 cents. yearlings and steers mixed with tops near 18.35. Veal calves softening. sheep slaughter sluggish with lambs at 14.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
War progress in Czechoslovakia and bordering actions near Hungary
The war reporting notes advances through Czechoslovakia toward Hungary as Soviet and Yugoslav partisans near the Hungarian frontier after capturing the German stronghold at Kula, 74 miles north of Belgrade. Torrential rains hindered 5th Army operations in Italy, with severe weather causing a near standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
Hungary
Kula
Belgrade
Italy
Grain market quotes from Chicago cash oats and futures
Early Chicago cash oats traded around 694 as growers watched the oats market. Grain table shows dec wheat near 164 with May around 108 and June at 107. corn, rye, and oats futures display mixed open highs and lows across contract months with modest gains and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Overcom: Heart Attack Follows Grass Fire Fight
Clarion T. H. Coxtes, 53, operator of a service station at the junction of Highways 69 and 10, east of here, died of a heart attack Friday afternoon after battling a grass fire near his station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
T. H. Coxtes
Here
Microorganisms Behind Food Spoilage
Bacteria yeasts and molds are major causes of food spoilage. They are widespread and often go unnoticed until foods change color ferment or decay. Microbes spread by growth air water insects animals and contaminated hands and clothing.
Public Livestock Sales Announced in Iowa Auctions
Weekly and midweek sales listed at Whittaker sale barn and Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa. Public horse sale at the fair grounds in Columbus Junction starts at 1 00 p m with Walton and Richard Hudson as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
West Chester
Walton
Richard Hudson
Fair Grounds
Towa
Pletcher Broa
Dave Hull Klotz
Duncan & Punlap
Fined $300 on Charge of Intoxicated Driving
Clyde Hampshire, 84, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in Cedar Rapids. He was fined $300 after his car struck a parked vehicle and he was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Clyde Hampshire
Hampshire
Farrier remains hospitalized after weekend crash
Orval Farrier, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Farrier, lies in Iowa City hospital with a compound leg fracture and head gash from a bicycle and car collision near his home Saturday. Doctors say he remains in danger for several days, his mother and father at his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Mineart
Sandy Hook
Orval Farrier
Archie Farrier
Iowa City
Indian Creek
Harry Andersons
Harold Mineart
Brighton
Pella
Maurice Mineart
Ralph Coroning
Indian Creek Club
Georges Koward
Sylvester Mineart
Cora Borsdort
Herbert Everett
Bill Baker
C. E. Farrers
Bakers
Waterloo
Lucy
Henry Lines
Beekeeping Requires Year-Round Care for Effective Pollination
The fruitgrower notes beekeeping demands constant attention beyond the harvesting season. Strong colonies must be nourished and prepared well before spring pollination, with winter stores secured and honey profits in view. Renting bees from established beekeepers is advised to ensure dependable pollination.
Ring Symbol Signaled No Marriage In Europe
A historical note explains that up to a century ago in parts of Europe a ring worn on the little finger indicated the wearer had chosen not to marry. This small gesture reflected social norms and personal status in past communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Glenys Marner Becomes Sorority Pledge at Iowa Wesleyan
Riverside report notes Glenys Marner daughter of Mr and Mrs R F Marner entered Iowa Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant in September and joined the Beta chapter of Alpha Xi Delta She was named a cheerleader by the Letter Men and sings in the college choir Others visiting included Mr and Mrs C J Karel and family in Des Moines Patricia Mougin Ottumwa teacher visited town Allen Snyder Maquoketa and relatives Paul and Bernice Libenguth spent weekend with Riverside family Eugene Cole and baby visited Marengo and August Jenn’s son Joseph Jenn is stationed in Holland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Clenys Marner, Daugher
R. Ft Marner
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Iowa Wesleyan
C. J. Karel
Glenn Baumgartner
Des Moines
Patricia Mougin
Ottumwa
Allen Snyder
Maquoketa
Snyder
Roy Snyder
Paul Libenguth
Cedar Rapids
Bernice Libenguth
Iowa City
Joseph Libenguth
Eugene Cole
Marengo
William J. Cole
August Jenn
Joseph Jenn
Holland
East Highland Social Notes From Mrs Mincer
East Highland residents report Earl Marshall escorting his mother to Chariton for a visit before wintering with a daughter in Des Moines. Frank Mincer family hosts visitors Gary Mincer and relatives. Beulah Weber and children spend time at Bath home. clover-hulling work starts for J Mincer and others. social calls include Dvorak Kron Leib visitors and Riverside callers in Tuesday evening gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mincer
East Highland
Earl Marshall
Chariton
Des Moines
Frankie J. Mincer
R. A. Stolley
Gary Mincer
Ronald Larry
Lester Wieland
Mary Weber
Alvah Beck
Beulah Weber
Lucile
Kenneth
Everette
Private Palmer Killed in Holland in World War II
Private Palmer King R. Palmer Jr., 21, son of Mr and Mrs King R Palmer of Des Moines, was killed in Holland after serving with an American paratrooper unit in the Arnhem airborne battle. He enlisted May 4 1942 and fought in France on D day where he received a Purple Heart. He died shortly after a mission letter to his parents September 18. He was a Roosevelt High School and Kemper Military Academy alumnus with athletic honors. He leaves a brother Bob and his mother Mrs Palmer, who has ties to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
King R. Palmer, Jr
King R. Palmer
Des Moines
Robert Young
Washington
Holland
War Department
Palmer
Arnhem
Boone
West Union
Roosevelt High School
Kemp
State Board of Social Welfare
American
Prisoner to be sent to state hospital after shooting
The shooter who wounded him in the heat Tuesday night after Apgar admitted him to his hotel room remains in critical condition at a local hospital. Brookman will be committed to the state hospital for the insane at Independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apgar
Brookman
State Hospital
Independence
Faulty Wiring Warnings for Home Safety
Advice warns readers to replace faulty wiring with a licensed electrician and to unplug electric irons when not in use to prevent fires.
Suspect in Shooting Declared Sane by Linn County Panel
The Linn county sanity commission ruled Leroy Brookman age 49 sane on Friday, while he remains held on assault with intent to commit murder charges. Harry Apgar named Brookman in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Sanity Commission
Leroy Brookman
Brookman
Harry Apgar
Mrs Coon Hosts Presbyterian Ladies Aid Meeting
The Ladies Aid society of the Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Ira Coon's home with Mrs H W Ramseyer assisting. Mrs J B Lemmon led devotions on Thanksgiving. After a brief business session the program featured two piano solos by Gwendolyn Ramseyer, Romance by Frank LaForge and Butterfly by Grieg. Eighteen members enjoyed Halloween games and fall flower decor while refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Dna
Ira Coon
H. W. Ramseyer
J. B. Lemmon
Frank LaForge
Grieg
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
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Wit
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Alnaworth
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Ane
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