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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1940
Page
7
Chicago markets report hogs selling steady to 19 cents higher with top bids at 7.15 for 200 to 240 pounds and 6.90 to 7.10 for 240 to 270 pounds. Cattle receipts 12,000 with prime steers steady, fat cows weak, and fed heifers steady. calves and bulls show mixed moves. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 5,000 hogs 14,000 sheep 3,000.
A records note oats sample grades with numbers 28 32 314 30 and related color designations white across three samples.
Open Hicks and corn values listed with May and Sept contracts. Wheat and corn figures show bid ask levels and percent changes, reflecting early trading activity in Chicago grain markets.
Community sale every Friday and Wednesday auction notices list two events. Vancal Wesley farm cattle sale set for Sept 18 near Kalona with an itv Feed Ward Sept 12 land sale. Knotek Bros Duroc Sale planned for Oct 8 three miles northwest of Kalona.
Captain Prent Lamphere was surprised when a flying fish, native to the Pacific and tropical waters, flew into his boat as he tended lobster pots in Long Island Sound. Coast guardsmen note such fish are rare in North Atlantic waters.
The Rhine, a river 850 miles long, gains its famed scenery from a 40 mile segment between Koblenz and Bingen. The passage notes millions travel this span annually enjoying its views along the river.
The Cotter Consolidated school started on September 2 with 109 students, marking the largest high school enrollment in years. New faculty include Miss Verla Maurer, Miss Irene Hutchcroft, Miss Neil, and Miss Mary Alice Hunting. Ford buses, flagpole painting, and baseball practice are notable weekly events, while classes in third through eighth grade report activities and new student leaders.
Washington County Health Unit reports two infantile paralysisi cases since August 25 near Wayland and ten miles north of Washington. Officials urge calm, explain limited prophylaxis, and note most people have immunity. closing schools is ineffective. chances of additional cases remain but may be low.
Plan for a public school teachers reception postponed to Tuesday September 17 at Cotter with a 6 30 pot luck supper and program. Homebuilders class meets at the manse in September. Edits include evening worship shifts and parsonage repairs. Funeral services announced for Mrs Minnie May Duncan and Mrs W P Roberts with details of locations and attendees.
Pleasant Ridge school opened with 15 pupils including beginner Cora Ruth Swift. Community members visit, guests dine, and regional families gather for events as residents note illnesses and ongoing projects such as building a hen house. Multiple relatives from East tary Indiana and Buffalo New York connect with local families.
The late Sidney and Elmira Coon descendants gathered at the Hotel Roosevelt Cedar Rapids for their annual reunion. Honoring J Lindley Coon the event featured a birthday dinner in the Lincoln and Jefferson rooms. Attendees included J Lindley Coon Verne Noble and others from Iowa Nebraska and Waterloo. Local health and family visits were also noted with relatives attending hospital and home events.
Clinton-George W. Dulany Jr presided at the International Order of Iloo-Hoe annual convention in Chicago. The organization draws members connected with the lumber industry. Riverside visits and family gatherings are noted with the Underwood and Havel families.
Local sale invites cattle including 40 white face calves and yearlings, cows with calves, bulls, hogs with 100 share stock, sows and boars, sheep including feeder lambs and ewes, plus horses, furniture and tomatoes. Dipping tank noted. Buyers urged to bring goods ready for market.
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