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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1933
Page
2
Live hogs range 3.76 to 4.65 for 230 to 300 lb, 4.04 to 4.60 for lighter classes. sows and pigs also listed. Cattle and calves show steady to weak early trade, with steers 550 to 990 lb at 5.50 to 7.25 for good and choice. heavier cattle up to 7.59. Fat lambs around 25 cents lower, lambs 99 lb down at 6.75 to 7.75, other ranges noted for sheep and feeders.
The note lists price brackets from 1.50 to 38.00 for all weights, with common and medium categories priced at 1.00 to 2.00. It presents a concise pricing range across weight classes without additional context or items.
Eyes reports receipts 7 782 cases with firsts 12 to 13 percent and dirties at 10. Butter market firm with receipts 13 640 pounds and specials 22 percent, extras 21 percent, extra firsts 20 to 21 percent and firsts 18 to 19 percent. Poultry market steady with receipts 23 trucks and ranges for fowls to turkeys. Potatoes on track with arrivals 92 and shipments 336, market steady to weak.
Cash corn bids quoted in Chicago include No 2 mixed 52 percent No 2 yellow 52 to 53 percent No 3 yellow 52 15 percent No 4 yellow 51 to 52 percent No 5 yellow 54 percent No 6 yellow 48 to 50 percent No 2 white 55 percent with a sample grade 40 to 42. Receipts total 112 ears.
Chicago Grain reporter Lorene Taylor notes social visits in Olds area including Bessie Arthaud visiting Mrs Mary Martin and a party at T H Barnes home. Century of Progress trip by local families, Olds band concert at Swedesburg, ice cream social by Legion Auxiliary, and Century School set to open August 28 with same teachers.
Professional and amateur golfers converge August 22 to 25 for the 1933 open at Des Moines Golf and Country Club. The long 6,640 yard course features three 500 plus yard par fives and challenging par fours. Notable entrants include Ames veteran Clark Tilden and Cedar Rapids star John Vavra, with a strong pro field led by Dave Bonella and Joe Brown. The event opens with a driving contest, 18-hole medal play on Tuesday, 18-hole match play Wednesday, and final 36-hole matches Thursday.
The Past Noble Grand circle meets Mrs Oral Mayo Monday at 7 80 pm. The BE O W club meets Mrs Amos Norton tomorrow night. Bethel Missionary society gathers at Mrs Helen Lambert's home Tuesday afternoon. Alma Hearned Holland Missionary meeting rescheduled to next Wednesday August 22 at 8 15 pm at Dr and Mrs FB’s home.
Community brief items reported by D F Macon covering happenings in nearby towns. Names, places, and dates appear in concise notes for local readers seeking quick updates.
Ralph Kelsey reports Glenn Anderson recovering after surgery in Iowa City. Mayor A J Johnson of Brighton and several Crawfordsville visitors attended events in Washington. The Taylor sale drew many buyers including J E Long and Carey Long. Attendees included Dennis Brohm family, Jap Parks and sister, and West Chester and Ainsworth residents. World’s Fair visit by O M Cuddy and Max. Des Moines trip for Mrs Collins and family. Albert Taylor sale clerk Charley Lemley noted quick settlements. Open house hosted by Mrs J O Elders for guests from Sitka Alaska and Carlsbad New Mexico and San Diego California.
A series of social briefings from Washington include Charley Hutchinson of Summerfield Kansas visiting his uncle W R Brown, Charley Faulkner and companions from Olds touring Washington, Mrs Ray Simpson of Ames visiting relatives, and Rev Fred Blick spending vacation in his old hometown. Also mentioned are Mrs Henry Wagenknecht and three sons of Ainsworth, Ted Herr of Ainsworth marrying recently, and thanks to J R Coulter of St Louis for a donation to support Catherine Masson. Glenn Pratt keeps his home daily in Washington R4, and John Praumegartner of Walles with family shopped here.
Baptist Ladies shift regular social to Friday at noon a picnic is planned at Sunset Park. The Young Women's Missionary Society invites all to bring a dish to pass and own dishes for the gathering.
The Sunshine Community club meets Wednesday August 23 with Weeba Weerman. The Just Us club holds a Wednesday afternoon meeting with Mrs Howard Anderson. Rural Woman's club and families plan a picnic at Sunset Park next Wednesday with sandwiches and two dishes to pass and own table service. Country club women golfers attend a 7 30 breakfast Wednesday at the clubhouse and should notify Mrs Fred Neis Wanger. The Kolah club meets Logan Abrens.
The Hural Woman's club meets Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs Grant Humeston The Havre Social club plans a picnic at Sunset Park Thursday August 24 inviting all former members and their families The Independent club will meet with Mrs Walter Brown Thursday afternoon
The Harmony Community club holds its annual pot luck dinner at Sunset Park at 12 o clock noon. The event takes place Friday August 25. The W H M of M WP church will meet at Mrs Wilzigman s home Friday afternoon at 2 30 All members are requested to attend.
The Ola Clifton club and families held a picnic at Columbus Chautauqua park. Five groups met there Thursday with 125, 100 attendees. Reunions planned for Sunday include Kemp, McBride, Wehmeyer, and Bliven families. Local residents and visitors from Chicago and Cedar Rapids appear in attendance as well. Sixteen more notes mention plays by Gladwin Methodist women and band leadership changes.
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