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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1933
Page
2
Hog prices rise 10 to 20 cents with 19 000 head traded including 11 000 directs. Cattle and calves active and firm with strong lambs. steers 550 to 1100 pounds mostly 5.75 to 7.75, heifers 3.25 to 6.25, cows 2.65 to 4.50, bulls 3.25 to 4.00. Sheep lambs 7.25 to 8.75 for 90 pounders, others 4.50 to 7.50.
Chicago July 21 market report shows eggs weak with high receipts and varied price changes for firsts and specials. Butter remains weak with substantial receipts and mixed class prices. Poultry weak with varied rates across fowls turkeys and duck categories. Potatoes on track as arrivals rise and market stays steady.
Chicago July 21 prices show No 2 mixed at 49 to 50 cents, No 4 mixed 46, No 1 yellow 51, No 2 yellow 48 to 51, No 3 yellow 47 to 48, No 4 yellow 42 to 45, No 2 white 49 to 51, and Sample grade 20 to 45 cents per bushel.
Mr and Mrs Joe Boukup and a family visited the Kallaus home Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Harry Malichky and Mr and Mrs Chas Sojka visited Clutter Sunday. Mrs Vy Sojka visited at the Malichky home last week. Joe Soukup and family visited Anthony Marek Sunday. Mildred Stramer from Clinton visits Clas Kallaus since last Friday. Mr and Mrs Wm Ueranek and family visited Joe Reranek Sunday. Chas Kallaus and family plus Mildred Sramer were dinner guests at Kay Phil.
Grain markets slip from about 1.00 a bushel to 60 cents in Iowa and lower elsewhere as rains, drought, inflation, and speculation drive prices down. Analysts note a one way buying spree followed by mass liquidations, with farmers and traders debating blame while seeking a steadier recovery.
The 1932 auto mobile death rate in Iowa dropped to 16.9 per 100,000, from 22.8 in 1931, with 419 deaths in 1932 and 564 in 1931. The report cites fewer cars in operation, Sunday driving, and high speeds as major factors, listing five top accident types and violations.
The parrot stands out among birds for its beak with both mandibles movable. Most birds can move only one mandible, making this parrot unusual in its jaw function.
ALL POR ART Charlie Ruggles whose cat manipulations of his mustache helped his screen comedy has shaved the extra eyebrow from his lip. He appears for the first time without it in Terror Abroad at the Fox theater Saturday and Sunday. He stars with John Halliday Neil Hamilton Shirley Grey Verree Teasdale and Jack LaRue.
Som of Ladcghs Ramon Noverro stars in The Barbarian, a rich comedy romance at the idle theater. Directed by Sam Wood, the MGM attraction also features Myrna Loy, Reginald Denny, Louise Crosser Hate C, Aubrey Smith and Edward Arnold in a lively tale of romance and rogues.
The Fox Theatre hosts Ken Maynard in a fast action Western featuring Thunderbolt riding through perilous terrain. Tarzan, his famed companion, stars in a frontier town saga with bandit peril and rugged frontier thrills.
Lawrence Harrison of Iowa City, a former Hawkeye athlete and member of the University of Iowa coaching staff, is named as one of about sixty Midwest men eligible to officiate 198% Big Ten grid games. He is among the youngest on the roster and one of the few Iowa graduates placed on the officials list after completing competition in 1928.
A Journal subscription representative compiles brief reports from nearby towns. Items cover local happenings, civic notices, and community updates in concise summaries of interest to readers.
Reports say Joe Wright is injured from a fall from a hay load and is doing well receiving treatment at the hospital. Frank Bailey Crawfordsville Harry Bishop Havre Lee Colton and Al McCreedy Ringworth visited Washington Thursday morning. Nearby remarks reference a canyon and government. Oats harvest scenes noted near Eureka Coppock Wayland with threshing teams at work on Jap Parks farm.
The Petratz farm shows good improvements with many buildings and a neat yard. While men harvest and thresh, women tend canning early in the season. Davison boys machine works at Turner farm as wheat is finished and 10 acres of early oats remain. Small grain yields range from 20 to 55 bushels per acre.
Ada Turner married John Abrorgast, with family and neighbors hosting a rattling good time. An ice cream social at the Turner home and Betty Benson with Carol Benson helping highlight a lively community event.
Elaine Edson 18 completed 13 years of schooling in Ogden Utah this spring with perfect attendance. She credits her mother for support as the record highlights her punctuality and lack of absences.
The piece notes the Davisons machine visiting Charley Nicols' place Friday. Raymond Edwards injures arm in a fall and sees a doctor. Eli Speidels threshes at home with a large straw pit suggesting good grain. Wayland residents plan August celebration and inquire about a kittenball game with Washington.
Neighborhood areas including Shiloh near Cald wells and regular snippeters to home and home industries note the Washington Wayvlant road now fine. No further details on entities or events are provided.
Springfield, Missouri Reverend E W Potter pastor at St Pauls Methodist Church was named honorary deputy sheriff by Sheriff Scott Curtis for helping stop a man attempting to enter Potter s home by cateching him into leaving the residence.
Washington County Iowa city council will convene July 31 1933 at 9 am in Council Chambers City Hall Washington Iowa. Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures and tax levy of 8.79 per 1000 dollars of assessed value. The budget includes 2963419 dollars in assessed value 1932 and notes funds over 60 000 dollars on deposit at Washington National Bank held under conservator and not available.
Major leagues tabulate National League standings with New York Chicago Pittsburgh and others. Yesterday Pittsburgh beat New York and Chicago defeated Boston while Brooklyn lost to Cincinnati and St. Louis. Upcoming games include New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Chicago.
Kalona residents report on Chas Lensier lingering after hospital care and W J Keifer ill in Washington. Visits include Hernet family from Goshen Indiana and Trenton Missouri travelers. Maid-Rrite Iowa City defeats Red's Giants 9 to 1. Muscatine girls beat Ford 7 to 6. Funeral services for Mrs Lev Hosteller held Wednesday at East Cemetery chapel.
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