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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1934
Page
2
Hogs total 17 000 with 1 600 directs. Prices up to 10 cents higher top 4.85. lighter weights mixed. Cattle and calves totals 6 500 and 2 000 with yearlings active. Slaughter cattle and feeders show mixed price ranges by weight. Sheep 10 600 with lambs firmer 15 to 25 cents.
The article notes The Meanest Gal in Town pairing star with El Brendel in a comic romantic team and featuring Pert Kelton James Gleason and Skeets Gallagher in key roles. It also mentions Bedside with Warren William playing Friday and Saturday at the Fox.
The note lists price ranges and weights for good and choice grades across several categories. Good and choice ranges include 8.50 to 9.69, 7.90 to 8.75, and 90 to 98 lb. Additional ranges cover 90 to 150 lb and 3.59 to 5.00, with light weights 2.50 to 4.040 for common and medium.
Chicago notes Feb 8 market report across produce. Eggs show steady receipts 9 565 cases with several quality classes. butter market firm with thousands of pounds of receipts and varied grade levels. poultry market unsettled with truck and car arrivals including springers and broilers. potatoes on track with 85 shipments 557 market steady.
Chicago cash corn quotes show mixed results with No 2 mixed at 48 1 2 percent No 3 mixed 47 percent to 47 1 2 No 4 mixed 47 percent and No 2 yellow 49 to 49 1 2 percent No 2 white 49 percent and receipts at 68 cents per bushel.
Official confirmation arrives as the Hays office tabulates screen activity. The list of over 39 prominent film names places ZaSu Pitts at the top with a wide lead, underscoring demand for her comic talent as she stars in two pictures at RKO Studios.
The Last Round-Up arrives at the State theater in song and picture over Friday and Saturday. Paramount presents Zane Grey’s The Border Legion with Randolph Scott as Jim Cleve and Barbara Fritchie debuting as Joan Randall alongside Monte Blue and Fred Kohler in a brisk film of love, daring, and battle.
Presbyterian presidents include Andrew Jackson James K Polk James Buchanan Grover Cleveland Benjamin Harrison and Woodrow Wilson as notable figures within the denomination.
As water vapor and dust drop from the air, scattering lessens and Hehe diffusion from particle surfaces decreases. This reduces brightness and increases darkness at higher elevations.
Brief item lists the Journal's subscription details and updates for readers in Macon. Highlights changes in rates and renewal deadlines.
Local readers receive notices of upcoming sales by Hiram Coakley and the Nicolas brothers in Keota with thanks to Brighton Enterprise and Evening Journal staff. The writeup recalls a collision near Earl Schuerman, a Des Moines obituary, a visit to Keota Hotel, and thanks to Frank Stoutner and others for support on estate sales in January and February.
Washington readers hear thanks to families for home support and note the Evening Journal lasts till March 13. Sale near Pleasant Hill advertised by M T Stiles executor. Cristian church supper praised for fellowship, tickets sold 251 for $40. Brighton bridge work noted and reader praises old time pictures and a businessman portrait.
The Washington chapter of the order of the Eastern Star will hold a regular meeting Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. After the meeting, officers will conduct a short rehearsal. Blanch Greeiane Sunday school will join Jauieta Widmer for a pot luck supper Thursday at 6. Bring sandwiches. Attendance urged for W T. The Feb 8 regular meeting has been postponed one week.
The Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church schedules unit meetings Friday at 2 50 PM with ten groups listed by hostess and address. Unit No 2 has an L day meeting at a specified time and place tied to Mr DY L Carhaugh. Potluck lunch is included.
A sequence of local auctions listed for Washington area readers includes Feb 12 sale by S. P. Finch & Son four miles south of Washington featuring 75 head of horses and mules. Feb 14 closing out sale by Hiram Coakley eight miles southwest on Brighton road. Feb 15 sale by Charley and Fort Nicola eight miles southwest of Washington.
The Friendship club meets at Miss Lydia Juze ler's home next Friday February 9 at 2 00 PM. The Jolly Quilting group meets Mrs Prank Karlis Friday February 9 for quilting and a pot luck. Pythian Sisters of West Chester host a pot luck supper Friday evening February 9 for sisters families and K of P. Unit No 7 of the M E church gathers at Mrs W L Rupga ber Friday February 9 at 2 30 PM with handwork displays. Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church meets Friday February 9 at 2 30 PM at Mrs Silas Korf. T A of the Heights school hosts a le social Friday February 12 at 7 30 PM with program and games. Daughters bring two dishes to pass to G A R hall. Evening Literature Dept of the Fortnightly meets Monday February 9 at 7 45 PM at Carroll Forge's home noting a change of place.
The Glendale Telephone company announces its annual meeting will be held at Washington city hall on Saturday afternoon February 16 at 9 30 sharp.
The Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War plan a noontime pot luck dinner for veterans, their wives, and widows, scheduled for Monday. The event focuses on fellowship and honoring those who served.
Mrs Daisy Simmering reports a busy Sunday with visits to Howard Baker J Linder George Chalupa Fred Kephart and others. Alvin Kephart Eugene Chalupa Morse Putman and family are mentioned with school duties and sickness affecting attendance.
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