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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1933
Page
2
Hogs 28,000 head, including 1,000 directs. Active, steady with Tuesday. Cattle 8,000. calves 2,000. Slaughter cattle and feeders ranges by weight with good to choice grades. cows, bulls, weaners, and stocker heifers listed. Sheep 10,000 with fat lambs strong. feeding lambs numbers and prices noted.
Chicago notes a steady eggs market with receipts 1462 cases and various grades. butter unsettled with large receipts and mixed percentages for specials firsts and extras. poultry market steady with 47 truck arrivals and diverse bird categories. potatoes on track with arrivals and shipments totaling 229 and 431.
Cash corn quotes from Chicago show No 2 yellow 49 and No 4 yellow 48 with various mixed grades around 44 to 47. Receipts count 54 cars and notes for No 2 mixed 47 and No 3 mixed 46 with other mixed ranges.
Miss Dorothy Long daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Long and Howard Oak son of Mr and Mrs H J Oak, both of Columbus Junction, married Thursday afternoon at the United Presbyterian church parsonage in Columbus City. Rev C S Ramedale performed the ceremony. Lucile Oak and Gilmore McDonald attended. A three course dinner and reception followed at the bride’s parents home with many relatives present.
Mrs. Paul Harvey was elected most excellent chief to succeed Mrs. G A Reinert. Installation set for the first Tuesday in January. Other officers include Mrs. G A Reinert past chief, Mrs. George Baker excellent senior, Mrs. Vina Manassier excellent junior, Mrs. Howard Wright manager, Mrs. A B Schmoeller records and correspondence, Mrs. Ted Crone finance, Mrs. Earl Hansen protector, Mrs. Emma Jones guard, Mrs. Myrtle Poole installing officer, and Mrs. Clyde Pratt press correspondent. Popcorn balls were served by Mrs. Clyde Pratt and Mrs Will Matucha. good attendance reported.
Dr. John W. Potter begins a set of Palestine travel talks at Wellman Methodist Church from December 6 to 10. The first lecture last evening featured slide presentations and drew interest.
Ross Winfield Miss Marguerite North of Columbus Junction and Miss Florence Long of Ames are among local residents noted in wedding and community items. Others include a Solon reforestation post, a Sinclair station raid leading to Arthur W. Ewing’s arrest, grand jury bonding, and local church evangelism plans.
The article traces chemistry from ancient origins to modern era. It describes early chemistry arising from metal extraction, development along industrial lines in the nineteenth century, and rapid progress after World War I.
Ten years of experiments by two missionaries to China support the theory that tooth decay can be prevented by a diet adequate in vitamin D and phosphorus.
Waele Eben emphasizes the need for good judgment to back up intentions. A hen gains no credit merely for selling on a chine eK.
Royal Neighbors elected Mrs. Leslie Payne for a third year as oracle and named officers including Mrs. Charlie Walker as vice oracle and Mrs. R. C. Wilcox as past oracle. Eighteen members attended. new by-laws were approved. A Christmas exchange is set for December 19 and Chapter Masons will perform degrees tonight at eight.
In Kalona on Thanksgiving day Mrs Barbara Swartzendruber of Parnell witnessed the marriage of Miss Viola Gingerich daughter of Mr L O Gingerich to Glen Swartzendruber son of Mrs Barbara Swartzendruber of Parnell at the bride’s parents home. Rev D J Fisher officiated and Attendants included Verna Bachman Wilson Gingerich. A three course turkey dinner followed for families and guests.
A compact column from the Journal by D. F. Macon highlights happenings in adjacent towns. Brief items cover civic updates, local events, and community notes with an emphasis on dates, places, and notable residents.
Journal excerpts recount Washington visits by Jacob Roth and locals including Frank Hoskins and Claud McCoy. References to road conditions after rain, Havre merchants busy, Ray Smith at a Chicago show, community sale at Columbus Junction, and lighthearted small town chatter about neighbors and a prank axle grease gag.
In Washington area the men’s Bible class held its annual oyster supper and talk by Rev. Bruseh of Davenport. Attendees included Mec DeLong, Ode Ferguson, Harlan McCreedy, Bobby Dawson, Albert Simpson, Green Squires, Ernie Nelson, and Ross Galloway. S.M. Fishburn donated a subscription to the Evening Journal.
Alfred E. Green sought long haired actresses for I Loved a Woman and casting chief Max Arnow wondered where to find them. Edward G. Robinson stars with Kay Francia in the Fox release about forty years ending in the then present, opening in Chicago’s Packingtown era.
Rex Swan and family and Ethan Brooks and family spent Thursday evening at the Paul Mast home. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Wenger hosted Thanksgiving dinner at the Wilbur Schantzy home. Ethan Brooks and family and HKmery L ichty and family were Sunday visitors at the Edd Widmer home. L. H. Rinner and son Donald were Washington shoppers Friday. Miss Vera Harvey spent Tuesday night at Emery Leichty. The Stringtown teacher and pupils enjoyed a two day Thanksgiving vacation last week.
Liverpool is praised as a great port with the only deep water haven on England’s west coast. The article notes six and a half miles of docks on the Liverpool side of the Mersey and nine and a half miles on the Wirral side.
Fold Widmer sawed wood for Wade Huffman. Mrs. Clara Nebel and Grace, Roy Swan and family, Harlan and Edd Cummings enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner at the Evan Brooks home. Mrs. J. J. Rich, Raymond and Mildred were Washington shoppers Friday. Mrs. Elmer Freyenberger and children William, Robert, Ruth and Ina Mae are visiting relatives.
The Child Study Department of Fortnightly announces a postponement from December 6 to December 13 with Mrs. Maynard Brown listed as contact at 25013.
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