Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

7

Journal Sale Date Column Midway Sale Co Ohio

Readable sale list shows weekly and monthly livestock auctions in Iowa towns including Fairfield Kalona Wellman and Kalona. Entries include Ralph Kann public livestock sale 11 o clock starting near Fairfield and other farm sales by Penningroth Bros purebred Poland China sale Wellman.

Midway Sale Co Columbus Junction Sitv Peed Yard Ralph Kann Fairfield Ariehron and Perlee Vancal Wesley Farm Paul Maske Kalona Knotek Bros Duroe Bale Penningroth Bros Poland China Sale Wellman Iowa China Johan Wagner Bou

FOR SALE Items Listed With Local Ads

For sale items include a POUBLE ROW mounted New Soil Fitter corn picker at Geo and Lutz Wellman. another cucumber listing by D F Sayre. 25 shots offered by Henry Bowes Wayland. watch repair reminder by Stechen's on West Side.

Bargain. Geo, &. Lutz, Wellman Stechen’s West Side

Chicago market summary hogs cattle and sheep prices

Markets in Chicago show hogs 210 pounds and up at 7.10 top with 6.90 to 7.05 on 200 to 240 lb and 6.70 to 7.00 on 240 to 270 lb. Heavier hogs 6.30 to 6.85. Cattle and calves emphasize steady to slightly weaker trades for various grades and weights. Sheep trade very slow with bids near 9.00 to 9.25 and firming for better sorts. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 10,000 hogs 11,000 sheep 2,000.

Chicago

Chicago Grain Table Reflects Mixed Wheat Corn and Oats

Grain table from Chicago shows Wheat May at 77 to 74 Sept with mixed highs and lows. Corn May around 5K SR 084 with Sept at 62 and 67. Oats May at 40% with Sept around 29% to 30% and slight Dev readings.

Chicago Dev Aye May AG AG

Bees and Poultry Markets See Steady Activity

Market reports show steady bees and poultry trade with varied receipts and prices. Beekeeping goods list 8 497 euros receipts with 19 percent extra rate and 34 percent dirties. poultry receipts note 46 trucks and 16 small birds with prices unchanged.

DeMolay Meeting Elects New Junior Councilor

DeMolay members met at the Magonic Temple with Jack Mace presiding as master councilor. William Steele was elected junior councilor to replace Wayne Knupp who left for California to study aeronautics. James Bey was installed as junior councilor and scribe, having missed the June installation. Routine business from a prior meeting was completed before adjournment.

Magonic Temple Jack Mace William Steele Wayne Knupp California James Bey

New Racket Warns Pensioners in Crawford County

Sheriff N P Cary warns Crawford county residents receiving old age pensions about a new pattern of fraud targeting seniors. A man and his wife have been seen pushing this scheme locally, trying to exploit pension records.

Denison N. P. Caryett Crawford County Pathet

August D H I A Report on Dairy Cow Test Results

In August 360 cows on test averaged 724 pounds of milk and 26.5 pounds of fat. Top cow Lady a Registered Holstein owned by Gingerich & Bash produced 2156 pounds milk and 69.0 fat. Other notable cows include Scottie 1202 milk 67.7 fat and Nell 1987 milk 65.6 fat. Several herds exceeded 30 pounds fat per cow, with honors for Maplecrest Farms Wellman earning multiple prizes at district and state shows.

Lady Gingerich & Bash Scottie Guernsey King and Miller Nell A. L. Duensitg Emil Peiffer Washington Maplecrest Farms Wellman Dy P. Hayes Mr. Hayes Iowa Clarence Walcott Riechlang Dean Johnson Morton Emde Marvin Matthes

Eleven Cars Licensed in First Nine Days of September

Eleven new automobiles and trucks were registered at the courthouse in the first nine days of September, signaling a strong month ahead. Total county licenses for 1940 reach 5,620 passenger cars and 50 trucks, with several local owners listed and two truck registrations noted.

Court House Fieldae & Graf Motor Con Washington Motor Co Kleese Hazel Statler Schnoebelen Riverside Ken M. Hayes W. Soukun Willard TW. Caampbeil T. Reagan Adama

Miss Washington Contest Nomination Window Open

The Evening Journal notes many name entries and invites nominations for Miss Washington Contest with blanks in the paper and headquarters in the M. O A building Washington. The piece mentions contest innovations and a predicted stronger race than last year.

Evening Journal Feéstborn Washington

Revival Roars at Rubio Lumber Yard Meeting

Fairfield resident Moore leads interdenominational revival at Rubio Lumber Yard aided by Wood of Friends Church and Fairfield gospel team. Evening services start 7:00 with Miss Imogene Moore singing and a focus on transforming stories from a promoter of faith.

Rubio Red Moore Fairfield Iowa Limber Moore Wood Friends Church Rublo Fairfield Gospel Imogene Moore Mr. Moore God

State Corn Husking Contest Slated For October 25

A state corn husking contest is announced for Friday October 25. Three farm sites near Mitchellville in York County are under consideration for the meet, with one to be selected soon. The national contest will be held five days later near Davenport.

Mitchellville York County Davenport

Knudsen Praises U S Plane Plans in Defense Drive

Buffalo report quotes William Knudsen on US aviation capacity saying plants will produce 4000 military aircraft monthly by July 1942 and more than 1000 monthly by the end of the year, signaling strong wartime production momentum.

Buffalo William Koundsen National Defense Commission United States

Twelve New Cases of Infantile Paralysis in Iowa

Twelve new cases of infantile paralysis were reported today to the state health department. So far this week 12? new cases have been reported, bringing the total for the year to 41. Black Hawk County leads with 36 cases and is described as the epidemic center.

Des Moines Iowa State Health Department Blackhawk

Agriculture Department Estimates 1940 Corn Crop

The department of agriculture today estimated the 1940 corn crop as of Sept 1 at 2,297,186,000 bushels, compared with the 1959 crop of 2,619,137,000 bushels.

Washington, D. C Uup Department of Agriculture

West Chester School News Opens Football Season and Updates

West Chester reports the football season begins with a home game against Columbus Junction on September 13. The Home Economics room gains green paint and the freshmen prepare a jelly making project. Student leaders are elected for seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen. Enrollment includes 63 in high school and 106 in grades. A mix of classroom changes new textbooks and new staff are noted along with student projects and birthdays.

West Chester Columbus Junction Patricia Griffith Keith Huber Roberta Luers Walter Johnson Victor Flynn Lee Ilamar Kenneth Cuddeback Rosalie Smith Marion McDowell Virginia Eckels Nedra Dusenbery Ted Mayers Cliffora Porter Marie Wright Bernard Norma Churchill Norma Valley Community Miss Cowguils Mexico

Castor Bean Imports Reach Over Sixty-Five Million Pounds

Annual imports of castor beans exceed 65 million pounds, reflecting sustained demand across processing sectors. Trade data shows steady volumes sourced from key producing regions and distributed to major buyers, underscoring the crop's role in industrial applications and byproducts.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reister Bros Ree Nam Louis Baird Foster Radio Service Gamble Aipsworth J. DD Radbenold Louis Waira Woon Farin WANT Eus Bros Reister Brown Leave At Journal Call Hoy Gordon Clyde Rouse Leo Hoover Fred Werner Crete Martin Miller Batavia Geo. J. Breitenbach Bordwell Milwaukee Depot Washington, Iowa Sailor Black Counter Washington Evening Journal Angus Bull J. M. Stone Alneworth Harold Snider Kenneth Fuller Crawfordsville Glen Richard Wayland Hampshire Frank Pringle Antiour BK. Miller Rh. m John Long Team Young Horses Julius Wall Gehorge J. Breitenbach W. Slonst Heatrola Laquire West Madison Matt Russhs United Mattress & Upholatering Co CRANE Oxford Handsome Lars Carson Plumbing & Heating Co Wantead Ptr Joe M. Wolfe J. D. Rabenold Ainsworth Journal I. F. Sayre D. F. Sayre Joe Nelson Henry Bowes Wayland Phone Lepimon'’s Chicago Livestock Sen Kash & Swartzendruber P. Hayes Guernseys S. Kash & Gingerich, Weelman A. L. Duensing Louis Eckhardt Gingerich & Kash King and Miller, Wellman Ifernon City Dixie Simons Cire Margaret Schneider Hetty Leet Kathryp Conklin Mary Moorhead Tueille Finke R. F June Goodwin Martha Turnipseed Marilyn Green Faye Schoonover Shirley Peterson Betty Hamil Marjorie Coon Wilma Phyllis Crone Frances Wittnell Ces Margaret Ragen Jean Davie Roberta Wheelen Betty Burt Eleanor Keagy Alberta Godfrey Mary Peach Edith Patterson Maxine Carpenter Esther Hayes Madalyn Peters Lucille Murphy Lelia Jarvis Johnson Hee Crawford Cavett Bral Moore Willeh Niat Knudsen Hayes Bros West Chester School News Marietta Greiner Compton’s Jeaning Cherry Phyllis Cochran Murray Louis Coon Jerry Forinash Billy Grecian Charles Greiner Robert Harland Wayne Harras Glen Ladehoff Esther Marie M Dowell John Pennington Donna Reis Mary Jane Stephens Dale Stutsman Louise Wilcox Esther Bauer Rot Bowser Ida Ruth Bradshaw Jen Cochran Florence Greiner Leonard Holcomb Dennis Haas Harold Nicola Junior Rigsenhagen Eugene Camp Jeri Anderson Faith Bauer Bo Jean Brinning Kay Cherry M Vin Crile Willard Camp Avon Rae Cochran Carol Briggs Donnie Harland Ler Hammer Jimmie Hill Earl #rass Janet Porter Ch Ann Ruggles Lyle Epon Donald Sojka New Hampshire Yours Washington State Bank Bale District Court Washington County Chas, Brown Rufus Gingerich
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication