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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1938
Page
7
Journal subscription representative reports brief items from nearby towns including local business openings, charity events, school activities, and community milestones. Notices highlight civic updates, upcoming sales, and public meetings of interest to residents.
April 22 saw Helen Livingston from our home town and formerly of the Evening Journal visit the Journal office for a brief, pleasant stop. Also noted were Mrs. Jacob Rudolph of Brighton changing her Journal address to Richland care of Omer Long, and visits from Mr. Henry of Brighton and Godfrey Jugeler of Washington R. 3 plus Mrs. Ben Fitzgerald of Ainsworth R. 2.
The Schafers home in Brighton is described as well kept with a flourishing garden and spring vigor. Neighbors, including the Crossets who recently moved from Washington, commend their own Brighton residence across the street.
A. P. Clark moved to Brighton years ago and started a store that now attracts customers and keeps Clark and several clerks busy. Fired Dayton is back in business after a lengthy illness and his establishment is open again.
A received correspondence in a corn syrup maker’s mailbag blends stray anecdotes and notices. It includes brief items about people’s lives, a grandmother’s bygone chores, railroad depot chatter, and a 85 year old Mrs. Copsey catching whooping cough, with incomplete trailing text at the end.
Edna Shellabarger, a Marengo teacher, spent Easter vacation with her parents in Columbus Junction. The piece lists multiple visitors and guests at local homes including Dr. and Mrs. D. H. Stone and family from Knoxville, Eva McKee from DeKalb, and others visiting local residents.
The text recalls Vince Fritz of West of Brighton moving to Pleasant Plains and handing his farm to his married son. Vince jokes about work and summer days, noting he reads little but still keeps up with life as the seasons change.
John Goetzman 75 Joseph Goetzman 76 and Louis Goetzman 77 of Shawneetown Illinois continue active in managing their family grocery business and have no plans to retire.
Shawneetown in near Springfield along the Baltimore Ohio railroad line from Lincolnstown to Beardstown noted by readers. The snippet suggests Illinois residents in this corridor.
The report notes a heavy frost Friday morning with fruit in full bloom and hopes of minimal damage to crops. Local observers describe bright morning conditions as the day begins.
Journal notes Frank Bandy leaves his daughter's home on East Van Buren after six months confinement in north Washington. Residents report him looking well and self-sufficient, marking a safe return.
A reflective note contrasts greed with simple acts as many will admire flowers while few will pull a weed. The line highlights moral choices amid a corrupt environment.
Mrs. Howard Hoyle reports a sequence of Easter and weekend visits across Franklin District. Families including Davidson Thompson Booth Reed Fultons Hoyle and Schantz were seen at parental homes in Har ry Davidson J H Thompson Palmer Mangold and other local residences with travel to Muscatine and West Chester noted.
Washington D C reports a federal building program will be undertaken at the veterans hospital in Knoxville. Two large power and heating plants are planned at about 275000 dollars and a patients building at roughly 200000 dollars.
Archbishops of the Church of England are traditionally addressed as Your Grace in formal communication and ceremonial settings, reflecting historic hierarchy and clerical ranks within the Anglican hierarchy. The usage denotes respect for senior church leadership and follows established etiquette.
Prices for dairy eggs and poultry listed for Saturday include No 1 sour cream at 23 cents per pound No 2 at 18 cents per pound Hennery Brown Eyes eggs 16 cents per dozen and Leghorn roosters priced similarly Heavy hens at 18 cents per pound No 3 eggs 12 cents per dozen Old roosters and stegs 9 to 10 cents per pound All No 2 poultry including crooked breasts bare backs water blisters will be bought 4 cents less per pound Delivery payment to plant also notes cull poultry rejects not detailed.
A candidate for county treasurer announces run in the June Republican primary. The filing signals intent to seek the office subject to party voters, outlining platform and campaign aims.
Market report shows 7,000 hogs and 7,000 sheep with prices generally weaker. Hogs mostly 8.60 to 8.70 top for lighter weights, 7.90 to 8.15 for 290 to 350 lbs. cattle steady to higher with beef steers 9.90 to 10.50, yearlings 8.00 to 10.25, cows 5.75 to 7.75. sheep steady with lambs 8.00 to 8.40 and feeders 7.00 to 7.76.
Chicago April 22 market update shows produce receipts at 34 869 with extra firsts 14 to 4 percent and firsts 18 to 19 percent. butter steady to firm with receipts 156 099 and various price ranges. poultry steady with broilers 23 and turkeys 18 to 24 percent. carrots, wheat, corn, and oats estimated at specified levels.
The soybean market shows varied early activity with May and July contracts trading around 92 to 93 cents. Spreads and odd lots appear limited as traders weigh futures against current prices and nearby supply signals.
No 042 Hybrid Seed, grown on the K Klotz farm in Columbus Junction Iowa, tested 95 percent germination under The Parmers Hybrid Seed Corn Co of Hampton Iowa. Three grades offered at 5.00 per bushel. Orders to R L Klotz Sons Columbus Junction or Hilton Rabenold 761 Red
Chicago grain prices on April 22 list Wheat May at 84, July 82, Sept 83. Corn May 59, July 61, Sept 62. Oats May 29, July 27, Sept 27. Rye May 61, July 59, Sept 57 with scattered figures and errors in the table.
Chicago cash corn prices are listed by grade from No 1 yellow to No 5 yellow with ranges from 55% to 60% and sample grades. Des Moines soybeans are noted at 75. The report includes No 2 mixed corn and No 2 white corn values and regional price spreads.
Ottumwa dated report says James D Haight of 213 South Marion Avenue Washington Iowa enlisted in the U S Navy through the Ottumwa district on April 20 and is sent to the Great Lakes naval training station for three months of specialized training. He will return home on ten days leave before assignment to a navy trade school or ship in the fleet. Haight was living in Oskaloosa when he applied but was born and educated in Washington.
Joe W. Rich of Crawfordsville announces candidacy for the County Supervisor term starting January 1 1940 subject to Republican primary voters. He asks for support from GOP voters in the upcoming race.
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