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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1933
Page
2
Markets report hogs 10 000 head with 8 009 direct and IDs lower than Friday. Cattle market uneven but closes strong to 25c higher across classes. Sheep 7 000 on the day with fat lambs 1.00 to 1.25 higher and yearlings up 25 to 40c amid light receipts. Estimated holdover 1 000 hogs.
Chicago markets show steady markets across produce butter and poultry with receipts varied by item. Open high and close figures for grains are listed with July to May contracts and notable price ranges across wheat corn oats rye and related grain futures.
Cash corn prices in Chicago on July 8 show No 2 yellow 58 to 59 percent No 3 yellow 57 to 58 percent No 2 yellow 56 to 57 percent No 6 yellow 48 to 52 percent No 3 write 58 percent No 6 white 59 percent Sample grade to 40 Receipts 348 cars
A legal discussion explains that a preferred deposit is a deposit held in trust under an agreement that avoids creating a debtor creditor relation. The line between debt and trust depends on case by case rulings and some judges dissent, so no universal rule sorts claims of deposits as debts or preferred deposits.
R L Gibson operates a cash buying service for eggs cream and poultry at 416 N Marton Washington Iowa phone 167. The notice targets local farmers and vendors seeking immediate payment. It reflects a small business ad typical of rural commerce pages.
Major league standings show Washington, New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis in contention with Detroit and Cleveland keeping pace. Yesterday Detroit beat New York 9 to 4 while Chicago defeated Philadelphia 9 to 1. Today Cleveland plays Washington, Detroit hosts New York, Chicago faces Philadelphia, and St Louis meets Boston. In the National League Cincinnati beats Chicago 6 to 5 and Brooklyn tops St. Louis 10 to 4 with scheduled games Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and New York at Chicago.
The Black Hawk social club met Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Oswalt Mr. and Mrs. Victor Oswalt Miss Hattie Jones and others. Refreshments of ice cream and cookies were served. Several locals attended dinners, visits, harvest help, and neighbors noted a good rain last Wednesday night.
Route Six reports numerous families including the Oldfields Guenther Jarrard Booth Fuhr Fulton Jarrard Kyle Hoyle and others observing Independence Day. Activities span a river picnic near Brighton and an evening gathering in Iowa City with several extended families in attendance.
The Board of Directors of West Chester Consolidated School District Franklin Township Washington County Iowa will meet July 21 1933 at p m at the school house Taxpayers may be heard for or against certain expenditures at that time Melvin T Booth District Secretary Estimated taxes per 1000 dollars of assessed value 1315 Estimated taxes in mills per dollar of taxable valuation 626 Assessed Valuation 1274096 Money and Credits 156890 Number of persons of school age in the district 208 e e
The Devils beat the Little Demons 4 to 1 in ten innings after a 1-1 seventh. Lytle drove in Bark er and McClure and scored himself as the Devils pulled away late. Pitching by Wells and Kupka anchored a tight defensive game with few strikeouts.
Des Moines families including Dwight Hoyle and the Hoyle relatives picnicked on the river on the fourth, with others visiting and hosting at Lawrence Howell's and Cal Griggs home. Several items note visits by Mildred Shebeck Mildred Ojid field Maxine Adams and others at various local homes and farms.
Mr and Mrs Frances Ling and two children Eunice and Everett of Blakesburg visited Ed Lina's home with other relatives. families from Ainsworth near Washington, What Cheer and Jew City joined gatherings around July Fourth. News covers cataract surgery recovery, farm trades, trips to the Worlds Fair, and Mayo Clinic health updates for Mary Barbour.
Local briefs by D. F. Macon report community happenings including town events, school notes, and social announcements from nearby areas. Entries highlight gatherings, transfers, and civic happenings with concise lines.
Mr and Mrs I G Ahrens of Richland Ralph Waggoner and James H Thompson from rural routes shopped in Washington early Friday morn. William Sutherlands saw shower crowds delaying harvest as damp weather kept fields from yielding. Earle Libe juggles dairy duties keeping the operation spotless while milking about 27 cows.
Mrs Surrelda Woodruff of Strawberry Point Iowa is reputed the state's oldest carpet weaver. She recently celebrated her eighty third birthday in her long running room. The piece notes local farm scenes and neighbors including Wayland and Brighton readers with brief farm updates and market references.
Visitors recall stopping at the Madison J. Orr home south of Grace Hill during milking time. They praise the Guernsey cows and garden produce while thanking Grace ff Brinning and Charlie McKinstry for hospitality and support in the community.
Fred Heck has over 59 hogs ready for market should they top the market. One of the best bunches of fall pigs seen this year. W. L. Dickinson across the road inquiring about neighbors west of Washington.
Oskaloosa Iowa man Harry Sidco, a one legged house painter, earns national publicity by mastering ladder work despite amputation. He learned the trade after a childhood infection and has painted homes for 25 years without a fall, steadying himself with his stump as he climbs.
NIRA Mrs. J. B. Hanley reports a quiet Fourth of July with residents at home. Jake Litwiller and family visited John Davisson. Bill Hanley helped Chas Shrader with oats. A rain storm to the west affected the area.
The note lists visitors Friday at the Han Ley home with Mrs Ollie Rowe Bernice Mrs Mable Leitsinger and Maxine among friends of Mrs Clara Topping.
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