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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1938
Page
7
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Wayland December 30 Mrs Ezra Wittmer reports the class of 82 held a reunion at Mr and Mrs Lester Roths home. Officers elected include President Mrs Homer Davies Vice President Mrs Guy Messer and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Harold Meyer. Refreshments were served by Mrs Roth Henry Penner and nephews John and Harold Penner of Beatrice Neb.
A Christmas and New Year page round up lists a major Lester Mason sale near Dublin drawing wide bidding and 3800 lambs to Cedar Rapids eventing, plus various Christmas visits, dinners, and family gatherings across Wellman Washington and Keota with multiple households hosting guests from Iowa and Illinois. A closing note thanks readers and mentions Lynn Hebro val or Hebropv and local staff.
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Mr and Mrs D C Griggs and Duane leave Snowball for Florida to spend the remainder of winter. Several local families host gatherings as relatives visit and celebrate holidays including a twenty sixth wedding anniversary with oysters served. Naomi Kyle and Mable Wiley return home from college for the holiday break.
The sage of Chinatown notes no one truly avoids errors and a flawless man exists only in imagination, often revealing himself as mistaken.
A South African native tribe tale says a daughter abducted a cherished cat after marriage. Her husband unknowingly killed the pet and, upon seeing the corpse, relatives died soon after. The piece concludes with the clan of the cat perishing.
Chicago markets report 24 000 hogs traded with 12 000 direct. Prices firm on under 200 pounds while heavier stock weak. Top hog price 7.90. 160 to 200 pounds 7.70 to 7.85. 210 to 250 pounds 7.15 to 7.65. 260 to 325 pounds 6.85 to 7.10. Cattle and sheep figures listed with steady to higher tones for certain classes and ample receipts forecast for tomorrow.
Chicago notes a steady market for produce with receipts of 6,488 cases and extra firsts 2614, while butter shows a weak market with 11,526 tubs received and high specials. Poultry markets are unsettled with varying ranges for broilers, ducks, geese, turkeys, and roosters across the market.
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