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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1933
Page
2
In Chicago market cattle hogs and sheep activity remains strong with large numbers. Hog receipts about 22 000 including 12 000 direct with top 3 60, cattle slaughter and feeder ranges and calf values noted across weight classes, lambs and feeding lambs listed with price bands.
Application by D W Bates as Receiver for Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank of Haskins Iowa seeks approval of a settlement with T M O Connor who owes 2506.93 principal plus 178.08 interest. Offer includes 90000 cash and assignment of two depositor claims totaling 361.95 with 60 percent paid. Hearing set January 7 1934 at 9 am in Washington Iowa court.
Chicago reports steady markets across eggs butter and poultry. Egg receipts reach 2 727 cases with various grade totals. butter receipts near 11 971 tubs with price ranges. poultry movements include multiple varieties and truck counts.
Potatoes on track at 211 with rivals 61 and shipments 644. market holds steady. Roosters down 6 percent as trades slim per the latest market wrap.
Cash Corn Chicago on December 8 reports mixed grain bids with No 2 mixed at 49% No 2 yellow 49% No 4 yellow 48% and No 2 white 49% for existing stock. New corn bids show No 3 mixed 47% to 48% No 4 mixed 47% No 2 yellow 48% No 4 yellow 47% to 48% No 5 yellow 46% No 3 white 47% and sample grade 35 with 76 cars received.
Mr and Mrs Geo Chalupe and family were dinner guests at the parental Frank Schneider home for Thanksgiving. Mrs Howard Baker and family joined, as the Hotleham family helped them celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary.
In the Southern District of Iowa Davenport Division Farmers Union Exchange Riverside Washington county adjudicated bankrupt on November 22 1983. The first meeting of creditors is December 21 1933 at 10:00 AM at 115 Washington Street Washington Iowa. Creditors may attend prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and handle related business. Referee in Bankruptcy T L Brookhart.
RKO Radio Pictures adapts Louisa May Alcott with Katharine Hepburn starring as Jo. The film features a cast of twenty principals and aims for faithful, vivid portrayals of the beloved sisters and their story.
D. F. Macon reports local happenings from nearby towns including civic events, school notes, and community updates. Familiar faces appear in brief items about meetings, fundraisers, and public notices affecting residents in the region.
Decades of village chatter from Stronghurst Ill to nearby towns with farm updates, shop visits, and community anecdotes. Mentions Keener moving here, sales near Farrel, Chas Nicola and others, plus humorous exchanges and local theater notes.
Paramount unveils Zane a drama featuring a lineup of five former motion picture stars in supporting roles. The production signals a major prestige release and marks a key collaboration with Tutsoppr ing.
Greys The Thundering Herd starring Randolph Scott Judith Allen is playing at the Fox theater with Monte Blue Harry Carey Raymond Hatton leading a veteran cast. Henry Hathaway directs the rugged buffalo hunter romance set amid Beery thefts and a perilous stampede ending with Scott saving Judith and Beery's fate sealed.
In East Highland on December 4 neighbors celebrate a wood chopping shower for Mr and Mrs Delbert Brumfield. Willie Coon’s family welcomes daughter Joy Marilyn born last Saturday November 25 weighing unspecified pounds.
The narrative builds toward a humorous and unexpected ending as Hatton and Carey approach the finale. Their antics promise an entertaining payoff that caps the picture with a light, amused tone.
Closing out sale notices include Dec 14 for Hazel Matthess 11 miles northwest of Washington and Dec 19 for P Finch & Son 4 miles south of Washington with 52 head of horses. Also indicates Dec 13 sale 6 miles south 1 mile west of Eureka church for Wm Wingler.
The text notes US hog production rising with population but home pork availability grew due to exports dropping since WWI. Americans now eat about 14 percent more pork and lard than prewar, with a larger share of hog output consumed at home, lowering hog prices. The Agricultural Adjustment Administration aims to correct excess by aligning production to current demand.
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