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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
2
Chicago market notes show 23 000 hogs with 7 000 directs, generally 10 cents higher. Cattle and calves: 6 000 and 2 000 respectively, with fed steers and yearlings up to 250 cents higher. Slaughter cattle, vealers, and feeders show broad price ranges across weights and grades. Sheep at 10 000 with lambs opening slow and steady indications.
Wellman Iowa February 16 In a Wellman M E church service about 80 neighbors gathered for the international world day of prayer. The afternoon address was delivered by Mrs A W McBlain of West Chester on prayer highlighting abiding in me and I in you. A drama The Alabaster Vase by Mrs Thomas Osborn depicted Mary Martha and Lazareth during Passion Week.
Henry Kline of Oskaloosa is named manager of the Ramseyer Hatchery and announces it is open six days a week south of the square. Kline previously worked in Washington when the hatchery opened in 1926 with Marty Ramsey as manager.
Amber sometimes contains well preserved insects and flowers that lived millions of years ago. The study of these specimens helps scientists understand ancient ecosystems and species diversity.
An article notes changes in the Journal's subscription service led by D F Maor. Details on pricing, delivery, and eligibility are outlined for readers and subscribers.
A stream of casual sightseeing and neighborly chatter recaps Wednesday visits across Washington area. Gatherings include stops at Hoover Porter store Keota A M Baker home and Hotel Keota with locals such as Walter Anderson Lee Craig and Pete Tennis sharing news. The piece weaves in family moves, health notes, and small-town humor about insurance policies, travel, and local diners.
Clay community notes detail ongoing Brighton Route One church meetings led by Rev. Moore with broad attendance from Richland and Rubio. Reports mention music support, testimonies, and new spiritual life. local residents and families are cited along with weekend visits, farm work, and a school speaking contest with winners listed.
Notices and social items from Columbus City and nearby towns detail visits hospital stays and birthdays. Lois Lambert returns from Bellevue for appendicitis surgery. Edith Dixon conducts instructional events for Emma Beckman chapter. Rev Horning to preach in Coneville. various residents and relatives noted in casual social updates. Walter Welch pleads guilty to illegal liquor transport in Johnson County. fined $300.
Columbus high school students will compete in the sub-district music contest at West Branch on March 22 23 and 24. Entries include mixed chorus boys and girls glee clubs band sextet orchestra string ensemble brass quartet soprano and tenor solos. Winners with superior ratings advance to the district contest on April 7. About 60 pupils will participate.
The Columbus Junction high school basketball team will play at Mediapolis Friday evening in a Southeast Iowa league game. The report notes a local arraignment scene and an ongoing legal matter, while a separate item discusses shifting shepherds Mass traditions in Saint Valery France.
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