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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1946
Page
5
Harold B. Long cheered a hole-in-one on the 14th hole at 115 yards in Hershey Pennsylvania while Harry Zimmerman followed with an ace on the 11th after a 225 yard drive in a closely watched round.
A fragment discusses an unnamed composer famed for unprecedented successes. It notes the opera Lucia di Lammermoor as among his works, highlighting the era and impact of his life’s achievements.
Producer prices for fluid milk in all Indiana areas rise 40 cents per cwt with butterfat content. Retail and wholesale milk prices up 1 cent per quart including homogenized and vitamin D milks. Skim milk buttermilk chocolate and other fluid milk by products gain 1 cent per quart. Coffee cream prices up 1 cent per half pint.
Local market reports show hogs 160 to 400 pounds at 14.45 dollars per cwt. Sows listed at 13.60 with down payment implied as 13.25. Calves offered at 16 dollars down. Choice lambs priced 13.50 with common to good lambs between 10.50 and 12.50.
Local market notes show lambs sold at 100 head, with ewes shearing and slaughter stock listed. Prices range from 0 to 16 dollars for lambs and 8.50 dollars on down payment terms for certain shorn slaughter ewes.
Livestock sales show steady classes with lambs and ewes trading steady and dealer quotes steady. Early sales of lambs and ewes are a bit less active with spring lambs at 17.50 to 18.75 dollars, some shorn lambs 17.50 to 18.75, slaughter ewes 4 to 8.50 dollars, common prices down to lower levels.
Chicago market notes hogs at 14.50 to 14.85 for most grades with sow and pig ranges. Cattle listings show 4,500 head steady with beef steers at 17 to 18, yearlings to 18, cows 9 to 15, calves 10 to 17, and spring lambs 15 to 17.75 with yearlings 13 to 15 and ewes 5 to 9.
The Busy Bee home economics club held its June meeting hosted by Mrs G D Chandler with Mrs Vernon Kiefner presiding. Song of the month Let Me Call You Sweetheart was performed and the history given. A window treatment lesson, mystery package awards, door prize winner, and social hour prizes were noted along with numerous gifts and farewells to members and guests.
Mr and Mrs James Lockhart and family and Mr and Mrs Jay ckhart of Wheatland spent Sunday in Jeffersonville Ind with Mr and Mrs D T Winters and Rev and Mrs Delbert Winters This social note highlights travel and hosting at a local gathering.
William Hoagland aged 91 of Ivy in Pike County Indiana died suddenly at his dinner table. He was born March 3 1855 in Pike County the son of William Sr and Elizabeth Hoagland. He is survived by three grandchildren Burns Garrison Clara Myers and Gladys Betz. Funeral services set for Thursday at Ivy Union church with interment in Lemmon Cemetery. The body to be moved from Harris funeral home to his residence.
Rome reports the Italian council of ministers held talks to resolve the monarchy question after premier Alcides De Gasperi, the British ambassador and Allied high commissioner reviewed a compromise between ex-king Humbert retaining royal status until the referendum verdict and the government pressing for an immediate republic proclamation.
London reports racketeering in automobiles as private owners buy cars and sell to friends for 200 to 800 dollars profit. Thousands of Britons seek new autos at high prices, turning the issue into a major consumer problem beyond dealers.
Robert Wolfersberger, 26, a survivor of the Bataan death march, has decided to pursue a career in the Army after three and a half years of captivity in a Japanese prison camp. He recently reenlisted following a January discharge.
The territory within present New Jersey was claimed as part of New Netherland by the Dutch with no definite boundaries and settlements were established between 1614 and 1621 in what is now Hudson County.
The Women of the Moose will convene Thursday evening for a membership chapter night program. All members should wear formal attire and bring a covered dish.
Help wanted in local eatery seeks young women to apply in person at the restaurant. Short notice posted by management at the Art Pits venue.
The D F O class of First Christian Church will hold a party on Thursday at 7 30 in the church basement.
Pinckneyville painter Will Eisfelder advertised his car for sale while he painted a home. The next day, during the interior work, the car was stolen, challenging the adage that advertising pays. The tip suggests trying a Democrat want ad.
Indiana showings include Tonight Only Last Chance with an all star cast and Alpe short subjects at 7:00 and 8:30. Wednesday to Friday feature So Goes My Love with Myrna Loy and Der Ameche, plus Swinging Down The Scale musical and newsreel. matinee 1:45, nights 7:00 and 9:00. Liberty presents Black Market Babies with Kay Richmond and Jane Hazard Tonight Only. Beloved Enemy with Merle Oberon and Brian Aherne plus David Niven and Colorful Colorado. showings at 7:00 and 9:00.
Ex Army paratrooper Bill Chandle uses his jumping stunt at Dallas airport to boost business. Once just for fun, his air show draws crowds and has become a regular feature, leveraging his Army experience to attract visitors and clients.
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