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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
2
Chicago livestock prices show Hogs steady to strong with top 8.19 and 170 to 220 lb dogs. Cattle mix up to 50 higher on fed steers and yearlings with strong yearlings, bulls steady. sheep steady for fat lambs while feeding lambs rise. Estimated holdovers and weekly totals noted.
U S Department of Agriculture reports combined hog receipts in interior Iowa and southern Minnesota totaling 17,900 for the 24 hours ending 10 am. Prices range from 6.00 to 7.85 per cwt across weights, with buyers aggressive in many sections and moderate volume. Quotations shown for live weights from 149 to 550 pounds reflect truck and rail deliveries.
Shipments that originate 50 miles or more from their destination and are weighed without feed or water at delivery typically rise 19 to 25 percent above the quoted prices. This reflects the impact of pre delivery watering on transportation costs.
Chicago grain prices show mixed ranges with wheat corn oats rye and soybeans trading across Dec Mar May and July contracts. Trading activity highlights irregular highs and lows with fluctuating old and new crop values and notable percentage shifts across multiple grains.
Chicago cash grain close lists prices for wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and clover. Wheat and corn show mixed ranges with multiple grades. oats and barley show narrow bands. timothy and clover rise to higher bids.
Grain receipts listed include 14 cars of wheat, 125 cars of corn, and 14 cars of oats. The figures reflect the day’s railroad stockyard tally and provide a concise inventory snapshot for local merchants and handlers.
Toledo market closes with cattle and feed prices including clover and alsike hay, Timothy hay at 1.75 per cwt, with dec 20 and march and feb price points. Prime clover bids range from 14.50 to 15.50, with alsike and Timothy noted in cash terms and dated quotations.
A Colton quip cautions that trusting people reduces mistakes versus constant mistrust. It frames faith in others as a guiding principle for prudent judgment and social interaction.
The Commercial Club held its Christmas party on Tuesday December 16 at 7 30 p m In the cafeteria a meal was prepared by Miss Douglas Loretta Cantoni and Vernette Johnson Telegrams formed from C h r s t m a s letters produced humorous results Sherman Watson president of the club acted as Santa Claus and distributed presents He also honored the two advisers Miss Douglas and Miss Barret with tokens of appreciation The event ended with songs.
The Hi Y club held its last meeting of the semester at noon on Wednesday. Mrs. Albert Simpson chaired with Mrs. W. D. Booth and Mrs. J. B. Edgington assisting. R. E. Shannon addressed the group on "Friendliness" as the club disbands for Christmas vacation and will reconvene after exams.
The English club held a Wednesday after school meeting. Attendance and minutes were read before Mary Pauls led the program. Janet Jennings spoke on Christmas celebrations in other countries and Ray Witting read a Christmas story. The group planned a post holiday play.
The Normal Training club held its monthly meeting at Virginia Wallace's home with president Vivian Bridges presiding. Lucille Davison, the program chairman, introduced principal speaker Althea Montgomery who spoke on Future Teachers. Hazel Little offered December seatwork ideas and Alicia Hotle shared a Christmas story. Refreshments followed.
Washington’s negative team William Masson and Lucille Davison won a unanimous decision in the Tuesday debate. Washington’s affirmative team Cherrie McEhinney William Sartor and Helen Sebeconover lost to Muscatine’s negative team by five points in a close round judged on content proof issues and delivery.
Warner Brothers presents Outward Bound at the Fox Monday and Tuesday starring Leslie Howard, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Helen Chandler. Sinners' Holiday follows Wednesday and Thursday with Grant Withers and Evalyn Knapp. Leather Necking comedy enlivens Friday and Saturday with Ken Murray and five star clowns. Irene Dunne debuts opposite Lilyan Tashman in the opening debate scene.
A Thursday 3 45 pep gathering at Muscatine High School aroused enthusiasm for the Muscatine Washington basketball clash. Virginia Mirgan organized the event with 11 girls in boys sweat suits answering basketball questions after the high school song opened the curtain.
At a Friday morning assembly Miss Patton distributed the results of the senior class election. William Masson was chosen president Raymond Wildting vice president Lucille Davison rotary and William Shannon treasurer A new nominating and election system allowed every senior to participate by taking part in the process with ballots in Economies and Civics.
The high school held an annual Christmas assembly led by Mr. Taylor. Helen Jungbluth presented a Christmas drama and a play about Grandmother Dyson who sees fairies in sleep. A Black Phantom robber arrives, later reforms, and the grandchildren’ s mood shifts to a cozy family evening. Cast includes Mrs Dyson Helen Caldwell Mr Dyson Leonard Bridges Evelyn Anderson Irene Bush Mildred McCarty Monfort James Casey Horatio.
Brief items from neighboring towns compiled by The Journal's staff. Short notices cover local events, meetings, and community happenings with names of residents and institutions where readable.
December 26 column from a small town reports visitors from Wyman Crawfordsville and Grace Hill, family news, sickly relatives, a patient named Gloria in pneumonia, and local chatter about a Christmas visit, a hydrant incident, and farm life anecdotes.
Curtis Wells and his wife Alice Bratten are named in a local servant matter with unclear details about their roles and relations. The brief mentions the couple alongside a mystery individual and references a domestic service context.
A correction notes Mary Mickey was omitted from the honor roll printed last Friday. She earned 1A and 4 Bs. the omission occurred during mimeographing at the high school.
Henry Carris says rabbits run around his house at night forcing sleepless nights. He plans to raise the window to shoot or scare them away. The note also mentions a mistaken accusation about omitting names from a report at school.
Washington markets publish daily quotations for eggs poultry and waterfowl with price ranges for hens springs leghorns ducks geese and white ducks per pound. The mixed OCR text shows varied prices including 20¢ for pullet eggs and 6¢ to 8¢ ranges for other poultry with several unclear entries.
December 22 Titterington and dase nine miles northwest of Hairfield closing out sale. December 29 Mile Weaver closing out sale four miles northeast. December 30 Lee Chambers 61 miles northeast Washington closing out sale. January 15 S H Henderson 24 miles southeast Ainsworth.
Francis Wright family relocates to the Jacob Simmering ten acre farm in southwest Washington. Francis works at Ramseyer Hatchery and reports satisfaction with a nine dollar sale for two journals for a year, including one sent as a Christmas gift. The piece mixes local notes and quoted lines from residents about community life and a Havre school box supper performance.
Local automotive brief lists seven new cars including Studebaker sedan from C. W. Soukup in Ainsworth and Ford models such as a coupe and a truck. Names mentioned include Thomas Gerdes, T. J. Brady, Warhingier, A. N. Kreymer, Frank Romine, Wilson and Roth and Washington Chevrolet Co. in Keota.
Cardoof expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during the illness and death of Mrs. C. H Pickens. He Pickens and family.
The Fox theatre presents Warner Bros. Outward Bound featuring Douglas Fairbanks Jr alongside Leslie Howard on Monday and Tuesday. The piece notes Fairbanks Jr as a now popular young star who matured from an unruly youth to cinema prominence, contrasting few athletic or industrial dynasties with artistic success.
Route Six column notes a list of local residents with illness and visits. Stanley Jarrard is sick, Jim Phillips hauls corn, Carl Jarrard and Val Fuhr receive hay, Earnest Booth travels to Chicago, and the Keres family host meals. Social events include quilting, a pot luck supper at George Hotle, a Palestine school box supper, and a Snow Ball rock party hosted by Arthur Wiley and his family.
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