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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1951

Page

8

Debating Indiana State Constitution Reform at IU Workshop

A Valparaiso University professor joined an Indiana University session questioning the need for a new state constitution. Speakers urged reexamining the 1861 document, proposing voter education exams and removal of unfit voters, while stressing democratic participation and qualification for public office.

He L. Wehling Valparaiso Indiana University Workshop On The Wikshop Indiana Republic H. F. Schricker Wehling Welling

Suggestions Spray for Cornfields in Rainy June

Rainy weather makes Indiana corn cultivation tough. Purdue weed specialist Oliver C. Lee says 2-4-D spraying can control broad leaf weeds in heavily infested fields but not substitute cultivation. Amine salt preferred. ester riskier if overdosed. Apply 5–10 gallons per acre, with 1 pint 2-4-D per 5–10 gallons water, adjust per nozzle and sprayer. Also reports Chicago hogs and cattle market conditions with modest gains and steady cattle side.

Indiana Oliver C. Lee Purdue University Lee

Graham Market Grain Prices Skimmed Notes Read

Market brief shows Wheat and Soybeans with minor price figures and Corn and Shelled Corn notes. Fragmentary entries suggest commodity listings and availability uncertainties. Names, dates, and full figures are missing or unclear.

Local Hog Market Prices Listed by Weight Class

Hog market data shows 160-180 lbs at 22.40, 189-240 lbs at 22.65, and 220-240 lbs at 22.40. Sow prices range from 17.25 to 19.25, while stag prices run from 14.75 to 15.75.

Grain prices and grain numbers from Igleheart's

Grain prices listed for wheat and corn with quantities and lot numbers. Mentions Igleheart brand names and figures like No 2 and No 3, including weights 70 pounds. Likely a brief commodity notice or ad fragment showing grain grade and pricing.

Igleheart

Chicago area market wheat and soybeans price report

Chicago area futures shown for wheat and soybeans with July, September and December contracts. Values include bid figures and percentage changes, with corn oats rye and rye notes also listed, reflecting trading activity across March May July and November months.

Chicago Essen

Indianapolis Livestock Prices Arc Read Roughly

Indianapolis livestock market reports show hogs 8,000 head, barrows and gilts steady to 25 cents higher with heavy weights bringing 22 to 23.75 dollars per hundredweight. sows 17.25 to 19.75. Cattle and calves 200 and 400 head respectively, few sales, steers and heifers around 35, cows 26.50 to 30, utilities 23 to 26, canners 18 to 23.50. Sheep 200 head, lambs sparse, good to utility 30 to 32, slaughter ewes 10 to 17.

Chicago Indianapolis

Sister of W. M. Roberts Dies in Linton Ind

Mrs Nancy Harriet Inman 73 died at 5 30 am Thursday at her daughter Mrs Robert Trinkle 710 H Street Linton Indiana Born May 13 1878 in Martin County daughter of John H and Lard Webster Roberte Married Frank Inman June 7 1904 Survived by sisters three sons 21 grandchildren three great grandchildren a brother W M Roberts of this city two half brothers Oren Roberts of Hutsonville Jr and Frank Roberts of Odon Friends may call at Trinkle home in Linton until 2 pm Sunday for services

Nancy Harriet Roberte Inman Robert Trinkle H. Street Linton Ind Inman Martin County John H Lard Webster Roberte Frank Inman Sue W. M. Roberts Oren Roberta Hutsopville, Jr Frank Roberts Odon Trinkle

Baltimore and Ohio orders diesel locomotives and hopper cars

Roy B. Waite announces eight diesel electric switching locomotives for the Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad to be built by General Motors Electro-Motive Division with deliveries starting in November 1951. The B and O also orders 500 70 ton covered hopper cars from Greenville Steel Car Company with deliveries due in the third quarter of 1952.

Baltimore Roy B. Waite Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Electro-Motive Division General Motors Greenville Steel. Car Company of Greenville Penna

Apron Making Tips Shared by Celena Canary

Celena Canary led a session on apron making, followed by a meeting adjournment. Ten members along with leaders enjoyed games and refreshments after the instructional portion.

Celena Canary

Trifolium 4-H D Club Holds June Meeting at Padgett Home

The Trifolium Livewire 4-H D club met June 21 at Wilma and Lor raine Padgett’s home. Helen Pershing reported on Purdue Round-Up, led a joint demonstration, and along with Wilma Padgett gave a demonstration. Patty Pride directed recreation. Refreshments served to 18 members, the leader, and six guests.

Wilma Lorraine Padgett Helen Pershing Purdue Wilma Padgett Patty Pride

Troy Club Members Visit Evansville Picnic Dinner

Members of the Troy H. E. club who traveled to Evansville on Thursday include Mrs. Eli Wonders, Mrs. Logan Hill, Mrs. Geo. Miller, Mrs. Earl Lewis, Mrs. Tolan Gladish, Mrs. Rod Wright, Mrs. John Stanley Sr., Mrs. Edgar Hunter, Mrs. Charlies Copeland, and Mrs. Charles Rush. Guests were Sarah Jane Hunter, Jane Hunter, Eddie Stafford, Rosella Hill, Tomy Hill, John Stanley Jr., Carl Rush, Charlene Copeland, Linda Gladish, Karen Wright, Phylis Wonders, and John Stanley Sr. A wonderful picnic dinner was.

Troy Club Troy H. E. Club Evansville Eli Wonders Logan Hill Geo. Miller Earl Lewis Tolan Gladish Rod Wright John Stanley Edgar Hunter Charlies Copeland Charles Rush Sarah Jane Jane Hunter Eddie Stafford Rosella Tomy Hill Carl Rush Charlene Copeland Linda Glad

Willing Workers 4-H Club Meeting Report

The Willing Workers 4-H club of Reeve township held its regular meeting June 20. The president called the meeting to order. The health and safety leader gave a report on correct posture. A demonstration.

4-H Club Reeve Township

Market Report on Cattle Sheep Prices and Offers

Commercial cows priced from 27 to 29 dollars with a few commercial bulls 20 to 30 dollars. Dealers show good to prime lots. Cull cows largely 28 to 30 dollars. Sheep salable about 200 head with all classes steady. Top and bulk choice and prime spring lambs around 33 dollars, utility to choice 31 dollars. Old lambs and yearlings to slaughter 15 to 17.50 dollars. Ewes priced 15 to 17.5 dollars.

Daytrip Enjoyed At Mesker Park Attractions

The group spent noon enjoying the outing and the afternoon visiting Mesker Park attractions, taking in the sights and activities available at the park.

Mesker Park

Actress Colleen Townsend recruits actor to religious life

Colleen Townsend who left film work has recruited Bob Cherry, star of 20th century Fox's Golden Girl, to follow a religious path. Cherry says he will quit acting to become a minister after his current hillbilly role.

Hollywood INS Colleen Townsend Pictures Movies Bob Cherry 20Th Century Fox Miss Townsend

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