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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1948
Page
5
Chicago markets report hogs and cattle with price ranges across weights. Hogs total 7,000 with top around 30.00 and midweights 28 to 29.75. sows and butchers varied. Cattle 3,500 with steers generally lower. heifers and cows shown, calves included. Sheep 4,500 with spring lambs scarce and Western ewes around 10.
Chicago market bulletin notes LUPY Poultry moving 30 trucks with unsettled tone. Leghorn hens 33 cents, white rock 36, Plymouth rock 37, colored 33, eggs mixed browns and whites 14 011 cases. Market firm for top, balance steady. Extras 70 80 percent, A 54 extras 60 70 percent, A 44 50 standards 39 45, current receipts 36, checks 31.
Chicago markets show Wheat and Corn with narrow ranges as Sept futures hover. Soybeans trade near 247 with slight gains, while oats and oats futures edge higher on midweek activity.
A mouse's heart beats about 600 times per minute leading to a lifespan of two to three years. An elephant's heart averages 28 beats per minute with a lifespan of 70 to 100 years. Great athletes often have slower hearts around 45 to 50 beats per minute.
Calumet Farm near Lexington Kentucky spans 2500 acres and has claimed virtually every major racing honor in recent years.
The Commissioner appointed to vacate a road in Washington County Iowa reports in favor of the vacation. Objections or claims for damages must be filed in the Auditor's office by noon November 14 1948 or the road will be vacated without further reference.
The Hope Lutheran church near Germanville will hold its annual Mission festival on Sunday September 19 with a basket dinner at noon Rev William Heinzig of Wartburg Seminary Dubuque will speak in the afternoon Also noted are various social visits and gatherings in Brighton and nearby towns with residents visiting relatives and attending events and reunions through the week.
Go to Idaho Gilbert Hoskins and Bruce Jones left Sunday night for Starr Idaho. Mrs. Hoskins has gone to Oskaloosa for a few days visit with her son Harry Hoskins and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Teeter Paula and Shirley near Fairfield spent Sunday with Mrs Teeter's sister Mrs Alfred McCracken and family. The Teeters returned Thursday from a four weeks trip through the Black Hills Yellowstone Park Washington Oregon and California. They came home the southern route. Mr and Mrs Lester Fry moved Saturday to Wellman. Mrs M L McCreedy entertained Friday afternoon at her home in Washington, several Krony Krew members and their mothers as a courtesy for Mrs William Martin of Long Beach Calif who has been visiting her daughter Mrs Edgar Wise and family near Brighton. Those attending beside the honored guest Mrs Martin were her daughter Mrs Wise Mrs L A Horton and her mother Mrs Mary Koeh Mrs Raymond Stacy and her mother Mrs B J Montgomery Mrs Ross Day and her mother Mrs Fred Wanerus Mrs Willis Horton and her mother in law Mrs A E Horton and Mrs B V Garbry all of Brighton and Mrs Victor Stae of Wayland daughter of Mrs Garbry
The Baptist women share Phyllis Hamilton’s Burma missionary update and report Mrs. Joe Shalla’s recovery at home after surgery. Knotek family vacation notes and a Cedar township homemakers gathering address a dress discussion and world friendships. Prairie Flower church exterior painted by Howard Kerr.
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