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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1934
Page
2
Chicago markets show hogs trading 5c lower on active demand. Cattle and calves offered 8,500 and 2,000 head respectively with feeders steady to weak. Sheep demand up about 25 cents, lambs 90 pounds and under 8.00 to 8.60, feeding lambs 50 to 75 pounds 6.25 to 7.25.
Chicago markets show firm tone in produce butter and poultry with steady potato trading. Receipts include 5335 cases for vegetables with various firsts and dirties. butter receipts total 3561 tubes with multiple grade shifts. Poultry market remains steady with mixed percentages across springers broilers ducks and turkeys.
Chicago market notes show mixed corn prices across grades with No 3 mixed at 56 No 4 mixed 49 and No 2 yellow 61 excluding cents Receipts tallied at 66 cars reflecting trading activity on the day.
The Corn Hog program training session finishes today at the city hall. County Agent W. J. Roudabush photographed the crowd before noon. Duke Arthur, extension service man, gave instructions as district chairman Brandt of Davenport observed and guided the workers.
The University theater production "Mrs. Moonlight" by Bean W. Levy has been postponed from Wednesday and Thursday nights and Saturday afternoon. An announcement says the performances will be rescheduled for dates not yet announced. Priscilla Morrison Sellman of Iowa City is mentioned in the notice.
In Memel two rival Nazi groups clash over leadership and funds. Neumann’s faction shows stronger German backing and gains in the Memel Agricultural Chamber, prompting Lithuania to oust Governor Gylys and install Navakas who raids leaders and convicts dissenters. strained ties with Germany loom.
A fragment notes that Merly of Washington is set to have the leading part in an upcoming production. The brief suggests a casting decision or theater assignment involving Washington. No dates or other cast details are provided in readable text.
The German Empire is not an absolute monarchy and Kaiser Wilhelm II at times tried to claim divine authority for kingship.
James S. Pennell 92, Civil War veteran and Sigourney resident since 1872, died at his home after two months illness. A former carpenter and longtime local M E church member, he helped renew the Civil War veteran honor roll before Memorial Day. He served in the First West Virginia Cavalry, fought at Bull Run Cedar Creek Gettysburg and Fredericksburg. He married Joanne Mathers in 1867 and the couple had seven children, five living, including Harvey Lew Nina and Maude Pennell and Will Dupuis of Washington.
Local brief highlights from nearby towns compiled by The Journal's subscription desk. Brief items mention small events, community happenings, and upcoming local happenings across the region.
A 1984 letter from Lee B Tedford, superintendent of Chugwater Public Schools, requests three Evening Journal subscriptions for three months and a bill. The note mentions geographic details between Cheyenne and Casper, thanks for prior acquaintance, and references local residents and local businesses in Washington and Brighton.
RKO presents If I Were Free starring Irene Dunne and Clive Brook adapting Behold We Live by John Van Druten. The London stage hit follows marital unhappiness and redemptive love with a climactic medical gamble and a strong supporting cast.
Reports from Washington show editor Kraemer visiting his wife at the county hospital while the Enterprise was in motion. A series of local residents and visitors are listed including Mara Smith R 3 Will Martin Ainsworth Charlie Churchill Valley and many townsfolk stopping by the Evening Journal. Details celebrate neighbors, homes and orchard life with notes on farms and livestock.
The Legion Auxiliary meets Wednesday at 2 o’clock. Pythian Sisters and families host a covered dish supper at 6 15 that evening at the hall. Bring covered dish and sandwiches. Furek Ladies Aid meets Wednesday afternoon January 17 with Mrs Ed Potratering needles and thimbles. Kolah club meets Wednesday afternoon January 17 with Mrs D Quinn. Mrs Chas Hebner to entertain the Pythian circle Wednesday afternoon. The U and club meets at Mrs Ralph Williams home. Each lady to bring pieces and needle and thimble to make a comfort tap for relief work.
Officials credit a 1933 surge in washing machine purchases for a dampened boom period in the industry with more than 954000 units sold. The level matches a 1924 peak and exceeds 1922 output, reflecting immediate home installation rather than future use.
Entertainment committee Mrs Mamye Iyne Mrs June Gardner and Mrs Grace Sigmund announce the Younger Set dance at the K hall Thursday evening January 18 with admission at 9 30 pm. The event features Mrs Lizzie Young Mrs Hilda Anderson and Mrs Zoe Kinberg.
The Methodist Ladies Aid general meeting is set for Friday at 2 30 with unit 5 handling the food market and unit 2 supervising the social hour. Important business includes electing a president and treasurer and a tea towel shower. Izebekah regular meeting follows at 7 30 with initiation. please bring sandwiches.
The P T A of West Chester plans its regular meeting Tuesday evening Jan 16. Pythian Sisters of Washington meet at 7 50 Tuesday at the K P hall. The Auxiliary and Kensington of West Chester meet Thursday afternoon at Lucy Leet home. Fortnightly Club Art department meets 7 15 tonight at the public library.
Thursday gatherings include H J Club with Mrs John Shalla Jr and other groups meeting in homes and church basements. Events feature officer elections thimble promises pot luck tea towels and a Founders day program as Lexington Ladies Aid and Christian church groups plan for the new year.
Jackson township Farm Bureau will meet Friday night at Lincoln School on Highway 1. A worthwhile program and moving pictures are planned. Joe Knotek, president of The Pythian Post Chiefs Circle, will meet Thursday evening at Mrs. Myrtle Poole's home in the Brookhart building.
Funeral services for Robert A. Hutton were conducted at 2 PM Saturday at Richie Funeral Home. The Rev. and Mrs. Ramsdale led services for the United Presbyterian church community of Columbus City, with arrangements handled locally.
Dale sang The Lord is My Shepherd with Mrs W A Norris at the piano. Presbyterians schedule church parlors meeting Thursday afternoon. Funeral for Robert A Hutton attended by Cedar Rapids and Ames residents. Louisa county high school basketball tournament pairings announced for Morning Sun Feb 15 37 Wapello to meet Morning Sun Feb 16. Paul Masonholder patient at University hospital.
Kenneth Rodruck, stationed with the CCC at Maquoketa, has been in the station hospital at Fort Des Moines this week in Iowa City.
Finals of junior high declamatory contest held at Columbus high school with judges Mrs. Marker Mrs. Balcott and Rev Lampa. Winners include Billy Gilkey Eugene Myers Merna Bozman Hele Johnston. New London beat Columbus Junction 13 to 8 in Southeast Iowa league game. Cotter teams defeated Letts 45 to 8 and 20 to 0. Community events noted at Priscilla club and Pleasant View school.
A historical report identifies London as Britain’s leading port and the largest ear west, signaling its prominence in trade and maritime activity. The article highlights London’s role in handling ships, goods, and commerce for the nation.
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