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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
2
Chicago market report shows hogs 17 000 with varied weights and prices up to 3 65 top for 180 250 lb sows strong. Cattle and calves 5 000 and 1 000 respectively with best steers 5 75 to 7 29 and vealers up to 6 25. Sheep 10 000 with lambs 5 00 to 5 50 and ewes 1 75 to 2 85 amid overall higher tendencies.
Mrs. Mae West of St. Louis credits Kruschen Salts with dropping from 170 to 150 pounds in four weeks. She reports increased energy and no hunger. The ad promotes a half teaspoonful daily in hot water before breakfast with a money back guarantee.
Lodges Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M T L Brookhart and secretary A W Yard are listed.
The timetable shows No 3 Golden State Limited westbound departs daily at 11 35 P M arriving 12 30 B Eastbound locals train 26 from Washington at 4 48 P M daily Southwest Limited and No 92 local passenger trains run on specified days with agent W C Bell noted for contact and ticketing duties.
Chicago market report shows eggs steady with receipts 15279 cases and firsts up 12 percent. Butter market softens with 8542 tubs received and specials up to 19 percent. Poultry prices vary as fowls and ducks rise slightly while turkeys fall. potatoes track shows arrivals at 184 and shipments 1261 2 lag amid steady to weak demand.
Chicago grain table dated February 23 lists wheat, corn, oats, and rye quotes. May and July futures span fractional percent ranges with September activity noted for each commodity.
Fish are poikilothermic and have body temperatures influenced by surroundings. They can endure very low temperatures, but prolonged exposure to ice could freeze them to death.
The stickleback builds a nest from grass and water weeds using mucus threads. After completion the female lays eggs and the male guards the nest, a curious behavior noted by Nature Magazine.
Keokuk Iowa February 23 UP bankers from Group 11 of the Iowa Bankers association held their thirtieth George Washington birthday celebration with attendees from Des Moines Henry Jefferson Lee Louisa and Washington counties and visitors from Davenport Chicago Cedar Rapids. State Superintendent L A Andrew urged conservative lending and noted major changes in banking over five years and the impact of new stabilization laws.
The Twenty Thousand Years in Sing Sing story from First National plays at the State theater. Critics hail it as a sensational human document and say its screen dramatization gains thrilling intensity. The tale by Warden Lewis E. Lawes explores prison life with humor romance and enduring loyalty amid grim reality.
A social calendar notice states a Beth el church serial Thursday evening with family sandwiches and table service. The Past Noble Grand Circle hosts a family supper at the hall with supper at 6 50 and a business meeting before. Bring card tables guards and jig saw puzzle. a social is also planned at Bethel Church Thursday evening.
D F Macon, the Journal’s subscription representative, shares brief community updates and notes on circulation, delivery, and reader outreach. He highlights upcoming renewal reminders, service changes, and efforts to improve subscription retention across neighborhoods.
Local residents and visitors including Earl Gosling Elmer Kolesick Milt Smith Geo Gilbert and others frequent Washington for business and shopping. Otto Patterson funeral draws neighbors while John Patterson family mourns the two and a half year old. Weather improves dirt roads. a tornado sale chuckle from 1928 shared. Bob Andersen hospital status updates.
Leader Marjorie Miller outlines a World Day of Prayer observance by Mission society unions of M E and Baptist churches. The service will be held at the home of Rev and Mrs Dewey on Friday evening in March. Deweys are pastors.
On February 22 a family gathering is announced with a note to attendees to bring sandwiches and table service. A program is described as prepared for the event.
Friday at six o clock the Snowball Social Club holds a dinner at the Arthur Wiley home. Members bring two dishes and table service for their family. The event honors neighbors and families leaving the area. Baptist ladies host monthly social and missionary program at the church Friday afternoon 2 30. W H M S of M E church meets Friday afternoon 2 30 with Mrs Samuel Knapp 721 South Iowa. Mrs R G Cherry directs the lesson. A large attendance is hoped.
Signers and potential members urged to direct and join the band. The group will perform at the World’s Fair June 12 13 and 14, depart June 11 and return June 15.
The B Y RB U chautauqua drew a small audience last Friday praised for novelty and quality. Prof Strausberger Glen Miller received nods for veteran chautauqua management. The German Band was thanked for enhancing the evening. World Wide Guild hosted by Mildred and Pauline James. Dorcas Society met Thursday with hostesses including Lavanda Ehrenfelt. Bible school Sunday at 9 50 AM and worship at 10 30 AM with sermon Pauls Idea of Faith. B Y BP U Topie session planned 6 30 PM
Cedar Rapids reports the Coe College band was assembling today for a planned homecoming and public performance event in town. The group aims to showcase tunes and engage local residents during an afternoon program.
Saturday Fortnightly club members are invited to attend a 2:30 p m exhibition at the Y. The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs art committee sends a good sized Amerikan pottery and porcelain display described by the exhibit. A general meeting is sponsored by the Art and Child Study departments with tea served.
The Fortnightly Club drama department meets at 7 30 Monday with Mrs Dave McLaughliin and Miss Elsie Glassburner directing a one act play. The Wesleyan Home Missionary Society of M E church visits Miss Dora Minick at 7 30 with Mrs Chas Palmer leading and hostesses Mrs Q E Shannon Mrs Ed Griffith and Mrs Carl Hanehes assisting.
The Southern Iowa bureaus band will rehearse at 2 p m Sunday February 26 at the city hall in Washington. Mayo Williams of Ottumwa is involved in the event.
Journal sale date column notes a closing out sale at 24% miles south west and a community sale set for February 25 at City Feed Yard in the Ward McCutchheon area.
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