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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1934
Page
2
The market shows hogs 20 to 25 cents higher with top at 8.75. Cattle and calves trade mostly steady to weak with varied ranges for steers, heifers, cows, and bulls. Sheep and lambs open slow but largely steady, lambs 8.25 to 9.25 at top and lighter weights down to 2.25 to 4.25 for lambs and yearling types.
Chicago on January 20 reports unsettled eggs with receipts and various grade levels, butter market steady with large receipts and mixed grades, poultry market about steady with several poultry categories and truck counts, potatoes market dull.
Chicago market notes Jan 26 40 with mixed corn futures for No 2 No 3 and various yellow white mixes. Prices range from 46 to 61 percent with receipts of 68 cars noted.
The six weeks sees students earning perfect attendance Ruth Smith Lloyd Miller lead declamation and spelling teams with several class projects. Highlights include library table construction, Christmas party, Washington picture display, new library books, and honors for Ruth Smith and Lloyd Miller with overall grade progress and an annual health card race.
Ruth Griges, teacher, reports more visitors than usual at Hethel School in Cedar Township. Listed guests include Armour Griggs, On eila Griges, Mildred Shebeck, Robert Eckels, Vera Hummel, and Harold Thomassen. Mrs Griggs is noted as present. Virginie Eckelis is unclear.
The notice offers live inquiries for brood sows with consignments by phone or mail, warns limited numbers, mentions sows in good condition, and notes bred ewes with high demand. It lists livestock prices and types including Jersey and Guernsey cows, yearling steers, Angus calves, White face and Shorthorn calves, plus farm equipment and Ohio potatoes for sale.
Readable fragments indicate a sale event led by Riots and Duncan as auctioneers with a manager SMYLIF and contact hone 120. The item appears to be a local sale note or notice from a historical newspaper page.
Local column from the Journal's subscription section reports brief items about nearby towns. It notes community happenings, civic updates, and social notes compiled for readers seeking regional updates.
Reports from Washington recount a lively January 25 with crowds arriving early for two packed shows and lunch. Notable mentions include Mrs. K A Mathers visiting from Haskins, Dewey Weeks recovering at home after illness, and community events at Pleasant Hill schoolhouse with a 45 minute play by local couples.
Local residents recount strong town turnout and pride while outsiders faced exclusion and doors were shut for a day. Officials sealed access, leaving residents joking about a shared national moment and Washington’s similar reception.
Mr and Mrs Cy Dickinson of Brighton Rural Route One visited on Thursday. Chartie Dickinson in our hospital is receiving no visitors yet but hopes to be moved to a room in a few days.
Mr and Mrs Wilmer Lander of West Chester were in town Thursday and plan to keep their home daily in the future.
Ainsworth resident 1L Lockett is noted by the Evening Journal for notable subscriber status and ongoing support. The publication expresses appreciation for Lockett’s engagement and loyalty as a long standing reader.
Mr and Mrs Joe A Kolosics welcomed guests in Washington for their wedding day celebration attended by out of town friends and family all marking a special ceremony in the capital city.
Our group met Fred Skola and Geo Eglin from Kalena. Fred showed a look of need. we shared an Evening Journal with both to lift spirits and brighten the moment.
Andy Anguetinés travels from south of West Chester to town and brings two daily papers to his home the Washington Evening Journal and the Chicago Tribune.
The note references Mr. Gault with a brief phrase about a straight and narrow path being the safe option, ending with an unclear gauge of zero.
Waterloo investment banker Jameson pleaded guilty Monday to charges of embezzlement and forgery. Judge Lovejoy continued the case for sentencing. He was charged with forging a loan company's signature on a check from A. G. Gault of Washington intended as payment on a bid loan, with funds deposited to his own account at a Sherlfila bank.
Van Crawford was absent or tardy in the first semester. Evan Fishburn was absent several days due to a toast and adenoid operation. Mrs. Griggs awards a pencil to anyone who scores 100 in spelling on exam day. James Fekels won a prize for a perfect six week score, a box of crayons. Christmas program had good attendance and mothers provided treats. Next community meeting is January 26 with Mrs. Kyra leading. Students work on Howell entertainment pieces and an elimination contest is planned for primary grades.
Keota resident Gale Brinning is in the hospital away from home where he cares for stock. The community hopes for a return to full health and a swift reunion at home.
Mr and Mrs Alliman of near Monmouth visit her parents Mr and Mrs Silas Caldwel at Pleasant Hill with their family.
The note recalls Laurita Griges birthday with a 4 party hosted by her mother at 3:30. Naomi Kyle Muane Griges and Virginia Eckels won prizes. Guests shared pink and white cake with five candies, fruit salad, and whipped cream while hoping for more frequent celebrations.
Martha Crone reports perfect attendance for the third six weeks as Dickie Herr Arlene Aller and Arlene Dut are recognized at Prairie Flower School for clean records.
Vacation followed by return after New Year. Nadine Norris Wayne Testraer and Betty Wimmer among visitors. Reading table lunches noted. Spelling honors with top score of one hundred. Letters to a pupil in Tasmania planned to learn Australian customs. Physical training daily with folk dance planning. Declamatory pieces in progress and township contest slated for six finalists. Names include Arlene Aller Dietdon McCarty Hetty Wimmer Drkie Herr.
Mary Scranton reports a first semester grade tally for Dutch Creek Township Wellston School. Pupils Rosella Brinning Junior Nelson Dewayne Brown Wayne Lemley Dorothy Jean Dunbar Franklin Harvey and Hubert Brown achieved an average of high marks while Lyall and Martha Stoutner have not been absent or tardy this year.
Crawfordsville reports town visitors including Bruce McCleary of Des Moines and Miss Margaret Robertson at Oakdale Sanitarium. Pupils from fourth to eighth grade completed book reports, a declamatory contest is planned, and a community supper preceded vacation with a Santa visit and Christmas crafts benefiting mothers.
Auction and sale column notes several events including a community sale at City Feed Yard on January 29 to be led by Matt McGraw estate gale 414 miles northwest of Keota. Ainsworth and Washington area sales closing out, with Duncan and Warri and Frank Vichat associated with western events.
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