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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
2
U P report from Chicago shows hogs totaling about 28 000 with varied weights and prices from 2 25 to 3 30 per pound and packers buying 2 25 to 2 60 for many classes. Cattle and calves volumes around 2000 with steers and heifers in wide price bands across weight ranges.
Grain table shows Wheat Corn and Oats with May July and Dec futures and varied open high low close values. Livestock quotes cover common and medium cattle prices, vealers, bulls and stockers with weight classes and ranges. sheep and feeding lambs quoted with prices and tone notes. Close values compare to the prior year and prior day.
Railway timetables list daily and weekend departures and arrivals for the Washington Oskaloosa branch and connections. Notes show limited service for California passengers and stops at county seats and multiple towns. Passenger, freight, and mixed trains operate with varying schedules and agents noted.
Chicago notes a steady produce market with 2,683 cases receipts including 19 percent extra firsts and 17 percent firsts. Butter shows mixed receipts with numerous price bands, poultry prices unchanged across truck and car arrivals, and potatoes on track with 19 percent, 652 arrivals, and 44 percent shipments.
The bulletin lists cash corn and grain samples showing mixed grades across No 2 to No 5 categories. It notes new corn samples with several mixed grades, yellow and white varieties, including sample grade at 35. Receipts total 163 cars.
STRINGTOWN correspondent reports local residents visiting Washington and running errands. Families including Rich, Widmer, Schantz, Leichty, and Keane frequent neighbors’ homes and chores while others attend a corn hog program meeting in Crawfordsville Tuesday evening.
Fish scales, commonly discarded, play a role in industry with articles and lacquers made from fish scale essence.
Saturday sale near Washington on December 19 by S P Finch Son. The listing notes 62 head of horses to be sold four miles south of Washington. Public auction items include livestock and machinery. Local buyers encouraged to attend.
Obituary notes F. P. McCray 83 longtime San Benito County engineer and surveyor died after a brief illness at his home 712 Elm Street. Born January 7 1849 in Tennessee he moved to California in 1856 and later served as first county surveyor of San Benito. He helped lead Miller and Lux as chief engineer and worked on water projects and the Monterey Fresno railroad. He was a 32nd degree Mason and Funeral services were held at James Williams parlors with Masonic rites and interment at Oak Hill Cemetery. He leaves a widow daughter son and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Social calendar notes a regular Rebekah meeting Friday at 7 30 p m A church event Saturday hosts a party for 4th 5th and 6th graders of the U P Bible school at the church at 2 o'clock in the afternoon 95902 Woman's Relief corps regular activities listed
Journal subscription representative D. F. Macon compiles notes from nearby communities. Local brief items cover community events, updates, and notices with concise reports.
A speaker complains about not receiving the Evening Journal and being ignorant of local happenings. He notes not knowing what is in the Journal and expresses concern about the lack of home news.
Readers thank Lloyd God for building a strong community in Washington County and drawing visitors. The note mentions divided views on home and local affairs and ponders others' opinions about those who disagree.
A large diverse crowd attended the Matthess sale and locals praised the turnout while appreciating the help of Ott Patterson who clerked the sale and noted the dinner with Mr and Mrs Ernie Fulton was wonderful.
Attendees report a lively Matthess sale with humor and good spirits while staying focused on transactions. Organizers note strong bidding and steady attendance, celebrating a balance of enjoyment and diligent buying throughout the event.
Clayton Bear and Lloyd Hayes cite how neighbors fail to recognize residents from nearby areas. The tale describes vacant homes, shifting households, and a town where locals rarely know newcomers or distant relatives who have moved in.
Ee V Green near Lexington on Washington Road 4 attended the sale and keeps his home paper coming which is appreciated. Weather is threatening Friday morning but about 3 above so no complaint. A humorous exchange about love and winter undergarments closes the item.
Mrs. Charlie Hoxworth her daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs Johnson were at the sale. They speak of old neighbors from the farm and recall Frank and an ante wreck that sent him to the hospital.
The County PTA will hold an all day meeting at the high school on Saturday. A pot luck lunch will be served at noon with coffee provided by the Washington city council. New members initiation and a Christmas party for the Primary Dept at 2 PM.
A city boy visits his country cousin and questions a Jersey cow’s breed. The country lad retorts he cannot tell from sight because he cannot see its license. The playful quip highlights rural knowledge versus urban ignorance.
Mrs Martin Whittaker and Mrs Anna Springer will lead a Christmas exchange and program. The Wesleyan Missionary Society of the M E Church meets at Mrs E E Stutsman's home 6238 West Main Tuesday at 7 30 P M. Mrs Peet is the program reader and members are asked to bring dues.
The Rural Woman's club meets with Mrs. Carl Phillips on Wednesday afternoon December 20 and features the play The Christmas Spirit. Sunshine Community club gathers with Mrs. Roy Foas on December 27 with Christmas thought or poem. Snowball Social club hosts a Christmas exchange at the Hoyle home at one o'clock for a business meeting. Bethel Missionary society meets at Mrs. Myrtle Meyer’s home next Wednesday afternoon with a performance of The Women Who Turned Back. Pine Grove Highland No. 9 school offers a program and hot lunch on Wednesday December 20 at 6 0 PM led by Mary VanHorn.
The senate intends to continue informal talks on tax revision bills with amendments. The interim house committee cites 1929 cement bids from 15 companies in multiple states as uniform to the penny. Attorney General O Connor reports possible irregularities and urges further scrutiny of funds and a gravel land purchase at about 400 dollars per acre with lower assessed values in 1927 and 1928.
Dr FP C Witzigman spoke on Peace at the W C T U gathering hosted by Mrs M H Sartor. The Loyal Temperance Legion reform group planned a reorganizing meeting that afternoon. Two new members joined and Mrs Sartor read an Ida Wise Smith article from Liberty. A scarf was left behind.
The Fortnightly Club and its departments schedule Monday gatherings at 7 30 and 2 30 with Mrs J Z Hinshaw directing a Christmas play. Mrs J A McCoy will be honored at an 80th birthday open house hosted by daughter Mrs Elmer Cherry at a Washington area home with calling hours 3 to 5 and 7 to 9.
The Iowa House heard Highway officials testify on alleged mismanagement of funds. Commissioner Rieke defended the commission while Chief Engineer White offered to provide information on cement mixes and a Guthrie county gravel farm bought at 400 dollars an acre, which is linked to questions about the highway program.
The West Chester P T A schedules its regular monthly meeting for Tuesday evening December 19. Parents are urged to attend as the program includes remarks by Mrs Bert Dill former Booster Club president who will entertain with a one o clock luncheon on Tuesday December.
Scientists estimate Mira in Cetus has a diameter nearly as large as the orbit of Mars and would require about 27 million Suns to fill it. The finding highlights the star's immense scale and helps astronomers gauge stellar dimensions.
Much of the salt used in the United States originated from Turk's Island in the Bahamas. Bermudian ship owners held a monopoly on the trade.
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