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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1932
Page
2
Des Moines area market data show 72 hour combined hog receipts at 54 200 head versus 24 700 last week and 51 500 year ago with 180 to 220 lb hogs averaging 2 60 to 2 80 and larger weights 2 50 to 2 70. Eggs and poultry prices listed with cases and grade ranges along with potato and miscellaneous commodity movements.
Hog market active but 5 to 10 cents lower than Monday. Top hog price 3.50, bulk 3.00 to 3.35. Cattle steady to strong with beef steers 5.50 to 7.25 and feeders 3.50 to 5.50. Sheep steady to 25 cents higher with lambs 5.50 to 6.50 and yearlings 4.50 to 5.25.
Chicago market notes list prices and quality terms for December on produce lots. Mentions tubs, creamery extras, and standard grades alongside new and old car entries in a terse price summary.
Grain estimates list wheat at 18, corn at 50, and oats at 11. The figures reflect market outlooks from Chicago trading desks as of December 27.
The Chicago seed market shows Clover at 650 for fair good, 850 for choice, 950 for fancy, 600 for fair good, 850 for choice Soo and fancy. Timothy ranges 249 to 270, alfalfa 1400 to 1650, Grimm 1850 dull.
The Chicago Grain table shows bids and closes for Wheat Corn and Oats with Dec May and July futures. Wheat Dec at 43% May 45% July 45%. Corn Dec 21% May 26% July 27%. Oats Dec 16% May 16% July116%.
Community notes show farmers in Columbus City and Con cord and Rim Grove townships preparing to have their horses treated for bots. Many local residents visit relatives and attend social events while schools and churches host holiday activities.
Relatives report Mrs. Kate Henn of Emporia Kansas died December 17. Born 1846 in Ohio she lived in Richmond Iowa and later Kansas. Survived by five Wieland brothers. burial beside husband in Sharon Kansas. Christmas Day gatherings at Karel and Ford homes referenced.
A jumble of domestic snippets reports visits by Mary McConnell to the McConnell home and a ten day reunion with her parents Mrs and Mr Howard Reenblesom. Oregon No. 3 pupils and Mrs Marsal enjoyed a portrait day. Mr and Mrs Harm Rademaker visit relatives in Verona.
Wayland notes with Miss Bonnie Bereiter of Brighton visiting Miss Marjorie Wanerus domestic science teacher. school closed Thursday noon due to flu and illness among pupils and teachers. Local dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs John Keith with multiple relatives visiting. birth announced for Relen des Wood of Casey Iowa, granddaughter of Walter Wood, and eight pound son John Meyer born to Mr and Mrs Lerch of Wooster Ohio. Gilbert Schantz and Lavern Richer traveled to Grandview for a B B game. Owen Kennet Soyder and Elsie Jane Turner wed with Rev A A Vinz officiating. new home on Turner farm near Coppock. Public notices of travel, illnesses, and family events continue through the week.
Riverside public school staged a Christmas program with grades showing selections such as Love Lights the Tree and various student groups. The South Side country club held a Christmas gathering with gift exchange and January meeting, while St Mary's parish bazaar raised funds expected to total between 400 and 500 dollars with several out of town visitors attending.
A social event titled Christmas program and tree will be held at the Methodist church on Saturday evening December 24. The event features a program directed by Mrs. Edythe Price with prayers by Rev. Fred Miller Bong and performances by Bonnie Mae White Tommy McEwen Clare exercise by Sunday School Primary, Little Sunbeam, Intermediate, and Young Ladies Sunday School classes, a pantomime Silent Night, and musical numbers by Mrs. C. J. Cress and choir. Participants include Yack Myers Anna Sanders Marie Trageser Margar et Hochstetter and others from nearby communities.
East Highland notes snow melt and rain to come. J W Coons eye recovery after weed removal by Dr Mabin of Ainsworth. Iuley Greeian sawed wood for John Weber and Joe Florang. Mart Nonely and friend shopped in Washington. Velma Cotton visited grandma and father. Rev K B Heltibridie preached at Lewin Coons and Salem. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes.
At the regular meeting of the Masters Star lodge in Riverside, officers were elected for the coming year. Elected include Worthy Matron Mrs. Laur a Cress, Worthy Patron Ray Cubes, Associate Matron Mire Mary Salladay, Secretary Mrs. Ethel Wlynn, Treasurer Mrs. Hose Jardon, Conductress Mrs. Birdie Godlove, and Associate Conductress Mrs. Faye Crowe. The note mentions the meeting occurred on a Tuesday evening in January.
Families from Keota Springdale Cedar Rapids and Chicago visit Crawfordsville for Christmas and New Year holidays. J B Guthrie of Powter California dies Dec 20 at age 85, funeral at Fowler United Presbyterian Church conducted by Revs. Pritchard and Rebb. George Maxwell of Washington a longtime church trustee remembered for sterling character.
A respected school teacher and choir leader, faithful to his church and Master, died recently. Illness and bad weather led to the cancellation of all United Presbyterian services. Joseph Jones Jr. was hospitalized with pneumonia and pleurisy, with hopes for recovery. The town closes for holiday vacation as teachers depart for home and student Anwy Anwy spends holidays in town.
Kalona Or der of Eastern Stars elected Worthy Matron Mosella Britton Worthy Patron Weller Snyder associate matron Mae Snyder associate patron Vernon Beck secretary Blanche Snyder treasurer Addie Felgke conductress Wanda Feldman associate conductress Clare Mott at Tuesday night session. Relatives heard Christian Small died at his Panora Iowa home Wednesday. funeral Friday. Brighton beat Kalona 24 to 23 to take Ke Wash lead, Kalona drops to joint second with West Chester.
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