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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1933
Page
2
Markets show hogs 13 000 head with 11 direct. small supply and scattered sales 180 to 250 pounds 4.40 to 4.68. top 4.50. other weights 4.00 down. pigs 3.25 down. sows 3.25 to 3.60. Cattle 8 000 strong. light steers and yearlings up 25c. heavies steady. top heavyweight 7.40. best yearlings 7.25. sheep 5 000. lambs firmer by 5 to tie. yearlings weaker. sheep and feeding lambs scarce and firm.
Chicago markets August 12 show steady produce with receipts 451 cases and mixed firsts. butter receipts 15 656 pounds with varied price levels. poultry easy with truck receipts and varied fowl and turkey prices. potatoes on track arrivals 56 shipments 366 and market steady to slightly stronger.
Chicago grain quotes show Wheat and Corn moves with firmer levels. Wheat contracts for Sept and Dec edge higher as the market skims supply signals while Corn holds steady near midday values with quiet shifts in trading ranges.
No. 6 mixed corn at 45 2, yellow 4% to 49, No. 4 yellow 49, No. 4 yellow 48, No. 2 white 12%. Receipts 1 4-thirds curs NO.
Brighton correspondent reports Mr and Mrs EF S Rudolph and Margaret Jean visited Richland the Harris home and Mr and Mrs Will Privten visited Fairfield at the Jamison home. Word reached of the death Monday in Chicago of E W Swisher and his widow Mrs Swisher’s maiden name was noted.
The American Pearls edged the Iowa Success 3 to 2 in ten innings at Junkin field in a hard fought game dubbed the third game of the century. Kerr drove in the decisive run as Chambers slipped and fell at home plate while Kerr scored. Ellis and Edmondson were standout pitchers with eight and five strikeouts respectively, while Otumwa’s defense and timely hits kept the game close.
A retrospective feature on Nira Iowa highlights long residents, town founders, and local businesses. Grandma Hicks near 90 recalls past farms, the town’s first stores, postmaster Yoder and family, plus current residents like the McClellands and Evans, painting a vivid portrait of a rural community.
Kate Brier born and raised in Brighton. Swisher family moved to Chicago where Mr. Swisher died in 1913. Mrs. Swisher an invalid for years. She leaves daughter Mrs. Earle Friend and son Gilber, both of Chicago. Also sister Mrs. Emma Weyand of Chicago and brothers Perd Hod Ren Clem of Brighton and John Brin of Long Beach, California. Remains arrive in Brighton Wednesday morning for burial at Hillcrest Cemetery.
D. F. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns noting community events, local gatherings, and small town updates typical of a syndicated notes column.
Frank Wheeler and partner from Ainsworth near Washington reported baling four hundred bales of hay on the Bill Marr farm with crew help and a tall pile to store. A calf and pig show drew attendees from area families including J M Lord who pledged support. The parade showcased horses teams and a thriving 4H community with fly spray anecdotes and reunions among old neighbors and relatives.
Wade buys the Wm Green property acquired from Mr Hradek praised as a top local estate. Ross Miller a part time lawyer with a law school diploma from State University of Town writes insurance and once taught here. Miss Foreman to teach again in September. Mennonites use the church for services while Sunday school remains each Sunday and preaching every other Sunday. Nira notable for all girl babies in town.
Ann Harding and Robert Montgomery head a stellar cast in the Metro Goldwyn Mayer version of When Ladies Meet a stage comedy drama directed by Clarry Beaumont. Supporting players include Myrna Loy Alice Trady Frank Morgan Martin Burton and Luis Alberni. Harding and Loy recently starred in The Animal Kingdom and Montgomery in Hell Below.
The Frey family enjoyed a four party picnic at Brighton park on Sunday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs J A Frey, Hallie and Roy, O F Frey and family, E J Frey and family of Haskin, W R Nicholson and family of Fairfield, D E Richard and family of Wayland, and Newton Frey and family of Brighton.
National League teams standings show Chicago leading with a .657 mark then St. Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn Cincinnati and others. Yesterday results included St. Louis 8 Cincinnati 5 Chicago Pittsburgh 2 and Detroit 60 with feature games today Chicago at Pittsburgh Boston at Brooklyn Cincinnati at St. Louis Philadelphia at New York and more.
Mrs J A Frey of Noble entertained her sister Kathryn Miller of Muncie and Mr Lienneman with daughter Mildred, Molly Rupp of Pekin Illinois, and others over the pam week. Guests included Mr and Mrs L Matson of Burlington and Mrs Mary Ogg. Sunday visitors D S Grater family Allen Shoenamer Raymond McGalister and Albert Hoffmann joined J M Rich for Sunday dinner. George McGalister and son Raymond of Woolson also visited.
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