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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
2
Hogs 20000 with prices rising to 4.90 for top animals. Cattle 9000, calves 4000, general market fairly active with gains up to 25 cents. Slaughter cattle and feeders show varied quotes by weight, with steers to 10.25, heifers 6.25 to 7.25, cows 2.35 to 6.00, bulls 3.25 to 4.00. Stocker steers 4.25 to 6.50, sheep 10900 with lambs weak to 25 cents lower and lambs 7.40 to 8.25 for choice.
Chicago markets report firm receipts for peas at 7 930 with firsts 16 percent and dirties 124. Butter market steady with receipts 14 399 tubs and high share of specials extras and firsts. Poultry market easy with varied percentages across fowls broilers and geese. Potatoes on track with 322 arrivals and 1 012 shipments as market remains steady.
Chicago July 1 4U P cash corn prices listed for No 1 yellow 61 percent to 61 No 2 yellow 60 to 61 No 8 yellow 60 to 60 No 28 white 64 to 65 No 3 white 64 to 65 sample grade 36 to 67 receipts 74 cars.
Briar root used for making pipes dates back to a low era when a French film found it suitable for this purpose and high quality for tobacco pipes.
About 18 county leaders met to plan for a year of study on Home Furnishings with Miss Neal Knowles of Iowa State College extension department. Knowles urged Farm Bureau women to fulfill cooperation and carry forward farm bureau work as the group notes their nutrition study this year.
The article notes multiple birthday events in the Burhaw Schmitt and Tellin families near Riverside. Vernita Tellin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vince Tellin, shared parties with her aunt Mrs. Shalla, and extended relatives gathered for dinners and cake celebrations. John H. Briley marked a birthday, while T. J. Bales joined the Three Quarter Century Club for turning 73 in 193...
Julius Caesar born July 12 1003 B C and died March 15 44 A D. The text records his habit of planning before action expressing the idea that half the battle is won by what is undertaken.
Beulah Bridges prepared to turn 14 on Monday July 9 after an overnight gathering with four friends from Epworth League. The guests Virginia Johnston Maxine Marshall Betty White of Brighton and Helen Hobbs of West Chester stayed despite plans for a non sleeping night. Mrs. J. C. Bridges hosted breakfast waffles and sausage before a tennis session at Maxine Marshall's court.
A brief notice from Wellman reports Panui Notfsinger as a key figure on July 12 with unspecified events. Readers are urged to consult local listings for full details and timing.
Grain table lists open high low and close for wheat corn oats and rye with July September and December contracts. WHEAT shows July at 98 94 93 and September 96 94 44 with December around 96 95 86. CORN lists July 58 60 67, September 68 61 68, December 59 61 60. OATS show July 44 44 41, September 45 45 44, December 46 46 45. RYE figures indicate July 69 70 67 and September around 12 12 71 0.70. Grain range notes wrap to end of page.
Chronicle of brief items from nearby towns reported by D. MACON. Short notes cover local happenings, meetings, and community updates across the region.
Walter Teets of West Chester visits and thanks local readers for Evening Journal subscriptions. Various residents report rain in the area and small town happenings including bridge games, ice cream, and naval photos, with mentions of local farms, road work, and social visits.
Alvin Hahn endures a serious eye injury with weeks more healing ahead. Weigman notes his 83 acres of buckwheat to yield pin cakes for winter. local talk also mentions plans to take the Evening Journal home. Mae DeLony and neighbors in Washington discuss improving times and calm patience.
Paul Noffsinger returning Monday evening found his house and lawn alive with pilenickers celebrating his July 9 birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe McClellang and daughter Wilma, Mr and Mrs Wa ter Furman and daughters Sylvia Elma and Margaret, granddaughters Ruth and Jeanne Furman, and later Mr and Mrs George Foster and daughter Mildred. The Noffsinger family consists of Pat and Mrs Noffsinger Joan James and Grandma Noffsinger.
Twenty six youths were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Means on Tuesday night to celebrate their son George Means birthday. The group attended a community movie in Ainsworth before returning to play cards at the Means residence.
The town of Washington sees multiple homes under construction or improvement. Vic Masson on South Ave C builds an 84 by 44 foot foundation with a nine foot porch. Charley Hayes handles the carpentry. A C Shields of Denver Rio Grande enhances a north Washington residence with fine carpentry. John Manes repairs and enlarges an East Washington home. The Hammer and other properties show ongoing work. Win Miller’s estate near Schenefelt farm will become a solid farm home with Goodwins carpentry. Washington Lumber and Fuel Co expands again. Nearby visitors include Roy Hahn and others. letters from Canon City praise the Journal.
Freddments including two birth day cakes were served by Mrs Meats.
A crowd of friends spirited Roy Means and his wife to Sunset Park for a birthday picnic. The Means celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary last Saturday and were honored again last evening with cake and a gathering of about twenty-three relatives including the Dodder Twinams Yard and Crull families. Virginia Lee Gideon turns eight and shares honors with brother Jacek who celebrates tomorrow. They are children of Ralph and Mrs. Gibson.
VEO notes July 4 visits by Mr. and Mrs. Dick Allison and family to Sam Allison in Farmington and other relatives. Davenport visitors include Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Harken at the Wellons home. Many families attend picnics and meals, with trips to Idaho and Star, amid a dry spell and sparse rainfall.
Mrs Ives McKay marks her birthday today after returning from a visit in Iowa City. Her daughter Betty travels to Iowa City to visit Mrs McKay’s parents.
Pleasant Hill July 11 with multiple social visits. Mr and Mrs Roy Kephart and family dined with Mrs Rosa Lewis in Washington. Edd Chalupa ill. John Erlenbush family Archie Godwin plus Howard Baker’s group socialized July 4. Lee Hesseltine visited Glenn Davis in Keota. Will Miller party joined sunset birthday at Sunset Park for Mrs Ballard of Pleasant Plain. Miles Stout visited Karl Kephart. Bobbie Darbyehire mentioned nearby.
G WH Turner of the Kansas City Times explains that the superstition dates back over two millennia to Celtic druids who revered trees as protective spirits. Knocking on wood was seen as inviting the tree’s spirit to shield against misfortune.
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