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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1935
Page
2
Markets ICAGU June 1 reports cattle and hog markets with prices for top gross weights and classes. Slaughter steers and yearlings rise slightly, with lambs strong in the 90 pound range and feeders steady as undertone stays firm.
Journal lists sale dates and locations including City Feed Yard on January 3 near Haskins and sales for Mary Sherlock and Grace Hill, with landmarks seven miles west and two miles south of Washington. Ralph Leffler listed as conducting an ongoing sale.
The notice lists lamb feeding weights from 650 to 75 pounds with price ranges from 5.65 to 6.75 for good and choice. It also shows varying prices for 90 to 150 pound lambs at 2.75 to 4.00 and 2.50 to 3.75 for common and medium weights.
Harold Nichols drives a new Ford and Don Rabenold a new Chevrolet. The Hubbell family moved from near Crawfordsville to Mrs. Keith Adams’s Wellman property. Barber couple greet a baby boy born Saturday night. Week of prayer starts Jan 6 at United Presbyterian church with Rev. E J Shook leading. pageant The Prisoner at the Bar directed by Homer Coppock.
Some colors like green and black candles drip more readily due to a chemical change in their making. The uneven burn and melted wax affect decorative and aromatic candles.
Brief items from nearby towns compiled by Journal staff writer D F MacOk. Short blurbs mention local events, meetings, and community updates affecting residents and businesses in the region.
On January 1 a large turnout attended two sales, Macon-Dougherty and Durst, both chaired by Ralph Dougherty. The first sale ended about 1:15 and the second at 3:18 after a meal at the Lester Macon home. A later note mentions a daughter-in-law and a good cook.
Ed Wenger of Wayland with his wife and daughter showed strong support at the Durat sale. Elmer Roth of Wayland owns substantial livestock stock most of the year, reflecting the local enthusiasm for quality animals.
The report notes Whittaker lunch success with generous provisions of sand wiches pie coffee cigars and candy bars. Owners and administrators of both sales earned public confidence for their conduct and Mr Frank Wright Davenport thanked the organizers personally while Fred Kupka Crawfordsville attended.
C B Reed attends and spends. Harry Whittaker bids on all sales. Dick Hays provides strong support at these events, showing active participation and enthusiasm in the sale circuit.
James Baird stood out as a buyer at the Durst sale and has long been familiar with both sides of the market. Forrest Donaldson of Crawfordsville attended the Macon Dougherty sale and bought what he wanted. Attendees question why prices aren’t listed in columns, noting top prices are known to those at sales and often not published.
The sale near Haskins on Thursday Jan. 3 will feature sought after cattle and Hampshire hogs plus new quality corn. Cal Pearson of Ainsworth was noted as an early rising visitor in Washington Monday morning.
Roy E. Wood of Ainsworth reports his Journal has quit but is now functioning again. W W Bell comments on pedigrees and related notes.
A mens class borrowed dishes and agreed to wash and return them. Hazel, a respected single woman, praised neatness and challenged the group to improve. We will speak with Ode Ferguson Ross Galloway and Ernie Nelson to hear their views.
Eleven candidates were received into the Holy Name society at St Marys church Riverside with Joseph Knebel as president and Frank Libenguth as vice president. The Rosary Society elected Mrs John W Shradel as president and Mrs Edward Bushek as secretary treasurer. A pot luck supper followed the officers’ election and Rosary Society gathering.
Richmond reports more snow this afternoon with hopes for a milder 1935 after a harsh 1934. Claude Escher travels on crutches after a horse accident last week. C O FPF basketball defeated Riverside 33 to 2. Nichols to visit January 1 and Cedar Rapids lodge team on January 10.
Joe Kern and Florence Schillig are reported ill. Sunday school at M E B church moves to 10 a m for the rest of winter. A Christmas program drew a good crowd. Lucille Kurtz visited Miss Helen Shalla. Melum Saforek visited Dubuque with Kalona friends. Arch ie Lafourek has seven red and two grey foxes in two weeks. A dance with the Vagabonds is set for Jan 9. A large group enjoyed a bobsled party and a display of the 1935 Ford car with narration.
Mr and Mrs John McCoy of Cedar Rapids were weekend visitors here with his mother Mrs Mary McCoy. Rev A N Porter accompanied Rev S Fred Sharpe of Ainsworth to Winfield Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of Rev John Hannum of Tucson Arizona. Saturday evening the Fletcher Motor Co had a picture show at their plant.
Washington Lodge No 26 A Ct and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. Harry Turner is Worshipful Master and A W Yard serves as secretary.
The timetable lists eastbound trains No. 80 Local Freight at 7 45 AM No. 30 Apache passenger at 12 20 AM No. 4 Golden State Limited at 3 39 AM No. 82 Local Freight at 10 00 AM Westbound No. 8 Golden State Limited at 2 12 AM No. 11 Apache passenger at 4 28 PM No. 1 Golden State Limited at 1 55 PM No. 83 Local Freight at 11 35 AM No. 81 Local Freight at 12 30 PM Washington Askaloosa Branch No. 429 Mixed Train at 9 30 AM No. 430 Mixed Train at 6 45 PM Notes specify stop restrictions for California passengers county seats Brighton Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spickards Excelator Springs and Liberty.
A garbled 19th century rail timetable lists Arrivee No 23 Morning Passa at 11 15 am No 22 Freight at 12 15 pm with all trains daily except Sunday. Includes agent J C McKay and notes service from Washington with multiple limited and local trains.
Floral Chapter of Eastern Stars met in regular session and elected officers for the coming years. Grand and Petit jurors for January in Washington named from Riverside. Local residents report hospital,and travel updates with several visitors and family visits noted across town.
CORRESPONDENT reports Dec 29 updates from Wellman. Gardner improves after bed rest since Christmas. Ms. William Baker and son Donald of St Paul visit C C Gardner's home. Wilbur and Mrs. Quinn return from Delmarva to their Iowa home after Christmas visits. Rev J Kirkendall of Los Anemous Colorado dies Saturday. he formerly served churches in the Lous e conference. Ward Saxton stays with relatives in Tiffin before returning to Iowa City for winter term.
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