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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1933
Page
2
Hogs with 12 000 head in Chicago market show 170 to 280 pounds at 345 to 340, top 3.40, losses vs week ago. Cattle offerings include long yearlings and big bulls steady to 60 cents higher, cows steady, calves 200, heifers 900 pounds at up to 7.00, week totals for fat lambs and feeding lambs firm to higher with 11 800 direct on week.
Chicago markets show varied demand with overall firm receipts. Butter remains weak despite 19 384 nhi values while poultry stays steady with 21 trucks and 2 cars. Potatoes trend toward steady with on track shipment totals and modest arrivals.
Old corn offers No 2 mixed 47 to 48 and No 2 yellow 48 with No 3 yellow 47. New corn lists No 4 mixed 45 and No 5 mixed 45 with No 2 yellow 47 to 47 and No 3 yellow 46 to 47, No 4 yellow 46 and No 5 yellow 45.1%
Amateur chatter depicts Brothers Cramp and Marx in a humorous radio frenzy. Silage stars and playful talk blend in a whimsical column about slang and satirical gags.
Regular sale event at Columbus Junction lists 12 native white face steers and 10 white face heifers with weights 400 to 700 pounds, plus cattle including Angus, calves, hogs, lambs, and sows. Auctioneers Klotz & Duncan advertise special consignments and household goods, with sales starting at 11 and buyers urged to arrive early.
Chicago grain table shows Wheat Dec 821 price with high .83 and low .81 May 855% 83% .85 July 83% .84 CORN Dec 43% May .50% .51% .49% July .52% .52% .51% OATS Dec 345% .345 1841 34% May DIY 37% 26% 36% July 3B BH 84% 35 Yr Ago Yesterday
Edward Randolph a 60 year old farmer near Keota dies after a flu attack while feeding livestock. An inquest is not required. Funeral services are set for Sunday at the United Presbyterian church with burial in Keota cemetery. Surviving him are his wife, two sisters, and other relatives. The article also notes the Four Marx Brothers coming to Washington for a Paramount release “Duck Soup” at Fox theater with a full cast and plot summary.
Columbus En campment No 112 elected officers led by A Dwinell as chief patriarch and Ralph Griffin as high priest at a Saturday meeting. The December bureau session met at the H J Oak home near Columbus City and the Cotter Presbyterian Ladies Aid raised 80 dollars at the prevail bazaar and chicken supper.
The county agent reports on annual Farm Bureau activity in Washington County. Township groups under leaders Wim Spenner Joe Knote Wade Gardner and James Gardner held regular meetings boosting local engagement. A death of J H Jones is noted, with gratitude expressed to Hayes and other officers for cooperation and support.
In Ainsworth Friday reports mention 18 men drawing 304 weekly from the state. 327 at work. Frank Chihak hospitalized in Iowa City. Allen Stephens 86 taken there for an operation. Mayor Sands warns leniency for a trespass. A revival with Scott the Swede singing continues. A train of 56 cars sped by Marsles. At I L Free lands a friendly dog greets visitors. a singer neighbor plans a singing school with old organ and books. Evening Journals sales recalled.
D. F. MACON reports notes from nearby towns including civic events, market reports, and social notices. The column highlights local happenings, small-town decisions, and community updates compiled by the Journal’s subscription representative.
The narrator recalls Ike's singing at an Evening Journal event and a reference to Ike writing a check after a service. The scene shifts to W. A. McGinnis and Bert Booth building a long lasting fence with hedge posts, implying sturdy workmanship and local pride.
W F Gardner reports being well with a dime story as Miss Pearl recalls a Chicago visit where a dollar funded the first meal costing 80 cents leaving 20 cents. Mrs Gardner and their daughter bake doughnuts described as fine.
Miss Thomas, a noted teacher, leads a well coordinated program at Cedar Center drawing a full crowd. The event shows tight execution with no chatter as the audience witnesses a polished performance.
In a concluding appeal the agricultural group urges widespread cooperation for the coming year. The speaker notes the Farm Bureau’s influence and calls for collective action to aid the nation during its great crisis.
The article notes Harriet Keck Huber and her husband Don Huber securing both prizes. It mentions Had Huber delivering Don's speech and Had's wife speaking as well to emphasize her husband’s role.
In Pleasant Hill on Friday the Reds hosted the Blues at the church social with sandwiches pie and coffee. Neighbors note a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Howard Benn, and many local families visited or hosted others over the weekend including ties to Pleasant Plain and Fairfield. Little Patey Swift underwent tonsil removal at Washington County hospital. Grant Humston is sawing wood as several former Pleasant Hill school pupils performed a fine program for parents this week.
A large crowd joined an all day quilting event hosted by the Ladies Aid at the Elmer Mason home. A noon pot luck dinner followed. The Ladies plan to return next Wednesday to finish the quilt. Mr and Mrs Howard Benn visited at the Harold Abrevis home west of Brighton. Mrs Martha Johnson of Lovell Wyoming spent the weekend with Earl Kephard family.
Riverside is to host a card night on Tuesday December 19 at St Marys hall the fifth in a winter series by fifteen families of St Marys parish A chicken pie will be served and guests will play bridge euchre and pinochle The organizing group includes Mrs M J Wilkinson Elmo Knittel Mrs Elizabeth Mellick er J L Libenguth Dr BE F Wheelan C W Walsh John Swanka R A Knittel Elmo Heitzman Edward Muller Elmo thony Yessy Jorn Bulger J BE Tobin Louis Waldschmidt and George Otenburger.
Mr and Mrs Pat Swift visited the Lewis Hering home and Mr and Mrs Roy Whiteman of Oyas visited the Harry McConnell home. Patricia Swift had tonsils removed and the DJ advised not returning to school until after Christmas. Mrs Martin Westen called at the C. Wittmer home as neighborhood ladies attended an all day aid meeting at Elmer Mason to quilt.
A stranger sought food and shelter at a home overnight. the dog is a small white terrier with a black head and spots. The owners hope a child has been wishing for the pet and may reclaim it, else it will be offered to someone who wants a friendly little dog.
Lucile Baker reports several local calls and gatherings in Havre. Mr and Mrs J P Gamble helped with papering for H L McConnell midweek. Carl Hering and family joined Lewis Hering for Sunday dinner. A community social is planned at the schoolhouse Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs H L McConnell and son visited the Lewis Hering home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Frank Sehnieder are mentioned in the notes.
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