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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1933
Page
2
Hogs a mix of bids 19 to 20 cents with top around 4.70 and later bids 4.40. Cattle and calves show broad ranges with steers 5.50 to 7.50, heifers 5.00 to 6.25, cows 3.60 to 4.75, calves 2, 600 total. Sheep and lambs firm to higher, lambs 6.75 to 8.25 for light weights, 9,000 sheep reported. Produce and dairy talks note weak market for eyes, butter steady with steady receipts and dirties.
Yesterday no games were scheduled. In the American League Washington leads with a 63.5 percent and New York at .623. Cincinnati Chicago Boston New York St Louis Pittsburgh and Cleveland show results and scheduled games. Poultry and produce market notes follow with fluctuating prices and supplies.
Open high and low figures for WHEAT CORN and OATS shown for Sept and May contracts with percentage changes. Cash corn prices list No 2 mixed to No 6 yellow grades, receipts total 62 cars.
Independent milk distributors of northern Illinois filed for an injunction to block enforcement of the Chicago milk code. The code requires government licensing of all area distributors and imposes fines for ignoring the minimum prices set in the code.
The gunfire rang out in Cicero today as Tony Marino, head of the Capone faction on the west side, was fatally shot while seated in his car by three machine gunners. Local authorities report the incident amid ongoing gangland violence.
In a rain drenched opener the Y M C A rallied with late hits and a crucial double by Judevine to erase a one run Giants lead after seven innings. Foggy field and miscues produced odd bounces as the hard luck Giants slipped from tied to loss despite steady early air.
Word has been received of Blanche Rebecca Oldfield death at her mother and step father Henry Steiner home in Charles City Iowa She was born February 11 1896 in Cedar Township Washington County Iowa She joined the First Methodist Church Charles City in 1925 and died July 17 aged 37 years 5 months 6 days Funeral services were held at St Charles Methodist Church July 19 conducted by Rev J L Mensner She leaves her mother Henry Steiner an aunt Elizabeth Oldfield seven cousins and many friends.
D F Macon reports from the Journal’s subscription region detailing local happenings in neighboring towns. The column highlights civic events, small-town concerns, and community milestones through brief notes and observations.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Boyd and numerous local families are listed as Washington visitors and workers. Threshing, road gravelling from No 2 to Grace Hill, rock quarry work at race Hill, and a county bridge inspection are noted. Mrs Sherlock favors Grace Hill for cooler summers while tractors aid farm chores and rains affect crops and poultry.
A friend of Austin Sutherland asked about whether a man who smokes and wears hip breeches would be hired. Ross Sheetz of Keota visited town and noted that the rain and roads did little to excite him, suggesting aging may bring more good than harm.
In court the lawyer asks if the driver had complete control of the car and the defendant replies that yes, his wife was in the rear seat. The exchange highlights a claim about who controlled the vehicle during the incident.
Mr Dale Tedrick and Miss Katherine Goldsborrough from Brownstown Ill visit the Reeves in Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs Clint Rhea of Crawfordsville shop in Washington. Journal staff and Beatrice Wilson accompany deliveries. J J Anwy rests in a wheelchair. Bob Shaffer’s yard blooms. Simpson sale awaited as rain limits visibility.
Last Thursday Grace Hill and Mrs Sherlock with Mrs A J Robertson and Lucille and Dale visited the Amana Society, according to local social notes.
A professor of chemistry poses a riddle about dissolving speeds while a student delivers a pun about a marriage. The exchange plays on words to humorously link a chemical concept to a personal relationship.
Gladwin Ingham and his Bethany Missouri family visited H A Engel's and called on friends here Saturday. Raymond Sankey and Frank Pratt drove to Wild Cat Dea c on Sunday and spent the day with relatives.
Conesville residents hosted Miss Merle Ramer and friends for a Tuesday afternoon gathering. Guests included Miss Ruth Ramer Erma Hall Pearle Burr Mabel Kral and Miss Bertha Bingham of Clinton.
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