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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1933
Page
2
Chicago markets report January 2 with hog receipts around 25 000 and cattle at about 14 000. Hogs ranged 2.75 to 3.10 for most, sows 2.00 to 2.50, pigs 2.50 to 3.10, while top cattle sold 5.50 to 7.25 for good and choice steers and 3.00 to 6.00 for cows and heifers. Sheep receipts near 15 000 with lambs 6.25 to 6.00 and feeders 4.50 to 5.00.
Elias Clarke Shepherd born March 25 1842 in Midway Ohio died December 24 aged 89 years 9 months and 20 days He was son of James Shepherd Jr and Frances Rowe granddaughter of a noted divine He was last survivor of fourteen children and had farmed and sold stock in Midway since 1876 Married March 17 1864 to Martha Ann Simpson daughter of George B and Helen Simpson He retired due to age and illness
Obituary notes the death of G. Shep herd of Wellman Iowa after a life in Leesburg and Washington county. Surviving are a son Orestes G. of Wellman and daughters Pearl Ota and Elien Elizabeth both married, with four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial in Fairview cemetery follows funeral at the Wellman Methodist and United Brethren churches. Additional items report Mrs. Levi Kelly breaking her hip in Iowa City and Isabell Carr Hull's death in Pomona California after illness, with family details. A bridge party in Wellman honors visiting Forsythe couple from Denver.
Chiropractors listed with addresses and phone numbers. Names include Preston Jr IPTER and Deneta. The ad mentions Osteopathic Physicians and NeuroChalometer service. Location described as opposite Coll and third door south of Lemmon's Pharmacy upstairs with various phone numbers.
Journal’s Subscription Representative D F Macon reports brief items from nearby towns. Reads like a community update with local happenings, upcoming events, and short notices from several areas.
A January note from Rubio area residents includes birthday wishes for Mrs. Luithly and subscription requests for the Evening Journal. The letter also thanks many Rubio citizens for support, lists visitors from nearby towns, and mentions family health news in Crawfordsville and Washington.
Eleven pupils enrolled with two beginners Keith Wehr and Colleen Berg. One absence, seven neither absent nor tardy. New plane tried, seven plants, butterflies and cocoons observed. Morning flue salute, visits by Mrs. Palmer and Mise Jacobs. September PTA organized. Kedlinger president, Matts Weby VP, Mary Wehr secretary, Curtis Snyder treasurer. Birthday party and tri county sing attended. October visits by Dr Hendrick. Hallowe en program with sandwiches coffee pie and pickles. Written by Virginia Snyder erade
Miss Leona ef at cell lists students not absent or tardy Francis Hindahl Billy Bowden Mercede Miller Evelyn Miller. Absences blamed on colds. Classroom routines include charting teeth brushing and finger washing. Caterpillars in room awake after spinning cocoons. awaiting spring to become butterflies.
Francois Hindahl and Leila Jarvis describe a school Halloween program with crepe decorations, a Pilgrim and turkey themed display, and a crowd reaction. Students voted on a sour-faced man, the nose winner, and best looking teacher. Pies were auctioned after the event alongside coffee and doughnuts.
In Lime Creek Township Lenore Foreman oversees a Thanksgiving program at Pleasant Mound. Three pupils Claude Karl and Ada Denison received diphtheria vaccines. Seven pupils had perfect punctuality this period. Absent due to sickness were Thelma Amlong Ada Denison Roy John son Roger John son John Samuel Blum Leonard Wasson Kathryn Moffit. Thelma Amlong and Ada Denison achieved one hundred percent spelling this period.
Leonard Schnoebelen from La Porte City visits family in Riverside for a few days while Glenn Baumgartner and family travel between Des Moines Elmira and Muscatine. Firmin Deatsch and wife welcome a baby boy born December 27 near Tiffin.
Our school held a Thanksgiving program on November 22 with good weather. Only two visitors in six weeks were Miss Ruth Friend and Lawrence Morrison. The seventh grade planned a Halloween party with apples and popcorn. David Neiswanger brought apples for the party. List of non tardy students and those on the honor roll or with high grades is given, including Kenneth Knox Martha Wirka Ettie Morris Hetty Knox and others. Spelling perfection awarded to Ellie Morrison Martha Birka David Neiswanger Betty Knox and Mildred Kephart with Leola Melamore also noted.
A Nevada school notes August start with sixteen pupils and multiple new entrants. Several named students and visitors appear, including Olinger family members, Mr. and Mrs. Hughes, and others. Attendance shows eight absences from illness, with spelling averages near 100 percent and honorable mentions for Ethel May Zieglowsky and Mildred Hughes.
Merle Foreman Catherine Yoder and Joy Miller were the only students not absent or tardy this six weeks. The county nurse visited and examined each child. Marie Marrow visited with Magdalene Miller. We have been practicing our Christmas program by Genevieve Burkett.
Myra Van Nostrand reports Shiloh School events from Marion Iowa including six weeks tests, Armistice Day program, Halloween party, Christmas plans for Friday December 16, and recent visits by Mrs Howard Sigafoose and Mrs Sam Marsh.
West Highland residents including Mr and Mrs James Murphy Wellman and Mr and Mrs Earl Steele and William shared Christmas at William Murphy s home. Many relatives visited and attended local holiday events at Highland Center School and with the Highland social club.
Nieholag Selnerbelen died recently and his funeral was conducted at his son George's home in Riverside. Jacobsmeier oversaw the services and burial followed at St. Vincent's Cemetery west of River Valley.
The Chinatown sage Li Lo cautions against despair over feuds. He suggests Le may merely flatter, not abandon the quarrel, and urges a tempered view of motives in conflict. Washington Star.
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