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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1932
Page
2
Chicago market data shows cattle and hogs firm with beef steers and hogs posting gains while grassers and some feeders hold steady. Sheep and lambs remain steady but buyers seek concessions. produce and potatoes also listed with varied quotations and weekly sales context.
Combined hog receipts at 21 concentration yards and 7 packing plants in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota for 48 hours ending today at 8 00 A M total 28 800 vs 36 200 last week and 32 200 a year ago Prices for hogs 240 pounds advanced up to 16 cents while other weights were down Demand is fairly active but merchandising is light The quotations reflect bulk transactions and indicate ongoing shipments
Commissioner Colt lays out a theory that Christine Quires was killed by a scorpion and her body hung from a high window concealment. He connects wet clothing and hair clues to Lola Carewe’s room, suggesting a hidden body and a windstorm reveal.
Babe Ruth leads a hitting spree as the Yankees win 12 8 over Detroit with Ruth belting a 20th homer and five RBIs in a strong return to the lineup. Other games highlight Lefty Grove’s 1 0 win for the Athletics, Monte Weaver’s 17th victory, and the Giants sweeping Cincinnati despite being outslugged in spots.
July 27 gatherings as Mrs. T J Berdo and others visit Henry Berdo. Henry Menagee hosts a Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Stanley Fishburn. Jarrard family visits Mt Pleasant and hospital call for Jarrard sister-in-law. Will Smith and Banford visit Armour Griggs in Kansas City. Garretts and Booths host dinner. Yard and Irene call at Merritt Booths. Fulton and Margery help at Gilbert Hote’s threshers.
Mr and Mrs Vince Shelangoski and Dorothy went fishing Sunday on Walnut Creek. Mrs Adam Zaharris and Miss Sophia Rogall helped Mrs Frank Kaska cook for threshers Monday. Families and neighbors visited homes and hosted callers through the week.
Mr and Mrs G C Nelswan ger of Columbus Junction and Mr and Mrs Willard Chambers visited Mrs Mary Chambers on Thursday. Neelewangers headed to their new Oskaloosa home to open a cafe this week. Rev and Mrs BE Shook and son Edward Jr visited relatives in Sigoursey Wednesday.
A local notes column reports heavy rain since Saturday easing drought for corn. Several travelers and residents including Mrs Godfrey Juzeler and Mrs John Cherry from northeast of Washington are seen, with mentions of W L Fagan Keota and the Ceutliure family relations to Washington county. Joe McCreedy is mentioned as well.
Paris reports France retained the Davis Cup by a 3 to 2 victory after a controversial fifth set ruling favored Jean Borotra over Wilmer Allison. French newspapers and sporting circles criticized the umpire’s call and Borotra’s tactics as pivotal to the outcome.
In Chicago on August 4, Attorney William C. Wermuth was overcome by gas in his basement. His chow dog barked and whined, alerting Mrs. Wermuth and saving his life as neighbors summoned help.
Last week a barn north of Ainsworth burned, with a corn crib holding 400 bushels of corn and four calves. Col. Smith Brookhart of Washington D C visited his old hometown Saturday and looked well. Spencer Reeds near town yielded 51 bushels of oats per acre. Mr and Mrs T J Easter of Ainsworth were here Saturday, returning mid afternoon. Rubio Ladies Aid plans a home talent play Tuesday at 8 15 p m.
A traffic stop dialogue notes a driver told not to turn around mid block and a polite reply. The report mentions a mother away from home and family actors aiding the father in her absence.
Berlin reports the bloodiest election with at least 16 killed yesterday and nearly 200 during the pre campaign. Clashes in Koenigsberg and Brunswick left a Nazi and a Communist dead, with bombings and arson targeting socialist offices, a democratic newspaper, and mayoral homes.
In response to a dog's alarm, people retreat to a basement and summon workers who revive a man presumed to be her husband. The incident highlights prompt action and emergency response in a tight situation.
Katharine Brush novel adaptation stars Jean Harlow with a platinum hair change to red for the title role. The State theater screens the film tonight and Tuesday amid a stellar cast including Chester Morris Lewis Stone Leila Hyams Una Merkel Henry Stephenson May Robeson Charles Boyer and Warner Clark.
William J. Hushka, killed by police during a riot involving bonus army veterans, was to have a military funeral with burial in Arlington. Veterans of World War I organized the arrangements as the grand jury opened an inquiry into police actions and the riot.
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