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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1934

Page

2

Chicago Livestock Prices Slip Across Major Markets

Cattle receipts at Chicago terminals reach 15,200 with prices down. Cleveland shows 4,500 with figures 10 to 15 lower. Pittsburgh about 0.10 drop. West Buffalo 690 and 10 to 15 lower. East St. Louis weakens with 10,900 receipts. other markets slow with 4,265 total. Sheep steady to lower with 5,000 receipts. East Buffalo 25c lower. Cleveland steady. Pittsburgh nominal.

Chicago Cleveland Pittsburgh West Buffalo East St. Louis East Buffalo

Chicago Produce Market Summary July 24

Produce: Eggs market steady with 7 445 cases received. extra firsts 16 percent. firsts 16 percent. current receipts 14 percent. dirties 13 percent. Butter market steady with 17 992 tubes. specials 25 extras 24. extra firsts 23 percent. firsts 22. seconds 20. standards 24 percent. Poultry market steady with 39 trucks received. fowls 12. springers 18. broilers 13. leghorns 7 percent. geese 7. turkeys 14. roosters 9. leehorn broilers 12. stags 9. Potatoes on track. arrivals 802. shipments 373. market weak.

Chicago

Corn prices and receipts move at Chicago market

Cash corn quotes in Chicago on July 24 show No 2 mixed 66 to 65 percent No 3 mixed 65 to 65 percent and No 4 yellow 67 No 2 yellow 65 to 67 with No 3 yellow 65 to 644 No 4 yellow 65 to 65 and No 3 yellow 623% to 63 percent receipts total 286 cars.

Chicago

Opinion Fixing Date to Oppose Discharge in Bankruptcy

In the Southern District of Town Davenport Division the matter of John F McCraeb bankrupt. The court fixes August 25, 1934 as the deadline for creditors and interested parties to file opposition to discharge and, within ten days after, specifications of grounds. Referee in Bankruptcy T. L. Brookhart.

District Court of the United Washington Iowa T. L. Brookhart

Black Moon at Fox Theater Delivers Thrills and Suspense

Jack Holt stars in Black Moon at the Fox theater. The Columbus production promises stylish thrills with a strong director and lavish production values. Audience is told not to view as a cheap thriller but a quality entertainment feature.

Jack Holt Columbus Fox Theater

Rotarians Enjoy a Good Program in Warm Evening

Rotary members endured heat as Hen ry Vailey led singing and Mrs. Elada Adkins read humorous pieces. Chal Fulton outlined the vocational service goal, stressing selflessness and reform. He urged temperate living and peace through individual effort.

Rotary Club Henry Vailey Elada Adkins Panhandle Texas Loyd Morrison Morrison Chal Fulton Rotary Chal

Picture The Black Moon Casts Dorothy Burgess and Fay Wray

A film adaptation featuring Dorothy Burgess and Fay Wray with Holt in the lead. Supporting roles include Cora Sue Collins Arnold Korff and Clarence Muse in this lavish production promising grand entertainment.

Dorothy Burgess Fay Wray Holt Seep Litts Cora Sue Collins Arnold Korff Clarence Muse

Costume designer finds country fashion up to date in We're Rich Again

Walter Plunket, costume designer for RKO Radio Pictures, reports that country dresses are now stylish everywhere as he outfits Marion Nixon in We're Rich Again. The comedy stars Reginald Denny with a cast including Edna May Oliver, Willie Burke, Buster Crabbe, Grant Mitchell, Joan Marsh and Gloria Shea.

America Walter Plunket Rko-Radio Pictures Marion Nixon West Texas Plunkett Reginald Denny Miss Nixon Edna May Oliver Willie Burke Buster Crabbe Grant Mitchell Joan Marsh Gloria Shea

Two Iowa banks released from receivership

Des Moines July 24 state banking head D W Bates announced two more Iowa banks were released from receivership. Mt Union State Bank at Mt Union and Farmers Savings Bank at Coles were set free today after approval by the banking department.

Des Moines Iowa D. W. Bates Bates Mt. Union State Bank Mt. Union Farmers’ Savings Bank Coles

Small Town News Notes From Washington Area

A July update reports corn tasseling across the country. Funeral services for Geo Brinning at Valley church drew many mourners, followed by a local wreck seen at Frank's store. Outreach covers Howard Greiner’s recovery after surgery and Allen Augustin’s accident. The writer recalls visits with locals in Crawfordsville and Washington including Donald Rabenold and others, and notes Homer Smith's 25-year absence from Kansas. June Putnam visits cousins near Washington.

Of Our Neighboring Communities By the Journal's Subscription Representative

D. F. Macon, the Journal's subscription representative, reports on nearby towns and community happenings. He highlights local businesses, civic events, and reader responses shaping the region's daily life.

Bedtime mischief and a Kansas quip cited by J. L. Price

A Kansas reader recounts a family scene where a sick father lies in bed and a slow son delays bedtime. The mother asks when he will sleep, and the boy dryly answers he will stay until the doctor opens his satchel and takes the baby out.

J. L. Price Kansas

Evening Journal readers send additional money

Inbeknown to each other Mr and Mrs Geo Cannett of Ainsworth sent money to the Evening Journal. A reply thanked them and urged them to give that much more. J B Pressly of Ainsworth was in Crawfordeville on business.

J. B. Pressly Ainsworth Crawfordeville Busi

Busy Ice Businessman Faces Long Summer Days

A bustling ice dealer remains pressed in the heat of summer, juggling orders and deliveries as demand stays high. The article highlights the proprietor's tireless routine and the brisk pace of the ice trade during peak days.

Family hopes and farm life from Crawfordsville dairy neighbors

R. V. Davis of Crawfordsville welcomes visitors to his improved acreage with Jersey cows and thriving alfalfa fields. Everett and Clarence Davis nearby praised cows and a Welsh street home features good well water. Lee Walker tended the garden east of town while Luther Williams threshing preceded a tractor incident. Ed Rich and Lucy Casey Rich live on the R. Y. Davis farm with their children as ice cream night recalls community ties.

R. V. Davis Crawfordsville Bob Everett and Clarence Davis Welsh Street Lee Walker Helen Luther Williams Bob Howell Ed Rich Lucy Casey Rich R. Y. Davis

Local Church Scene and Crowd at Washington Concert Night

An usher Johnny gently handles a deaf elder with an ear trumpet and warns her to stay seated. The piece mentions Mrs Kramer and Ainsworth figures tied to Mayor Sands and a Washington Concert band event. A large crowd gathered in Central Park for a meeting that extended past midnight and drew attention to Aimee Semple McPherson.

Johnny K. Kramer Frank Wood Ainsworth Mayor Sands New House Washington Aimee Semple McPherson Central Park

Banks Hoped Free From Restricting Act by Sept First

In February 1933 the S and S F 111 act took effect and over 600 state banks fell under its provisions. Bates said the number has since dropped to under 60 and the banking department aims to have all banks released from the act by September 1.

Banking Department

Distinguished Nelson Family of Decorah with Four Sons in Public Service

A. A. Nelson of Decorah has four sons in public service or running for office and a daughter married to a bank receiver in Grand Forks. Sons Marvin, J. A. Jake, Nels, and Carl B. hold political or government roles, with Mary the youngest working at a drug store. The family, pioneers in southeast Minnesota and northeast Iowa, built a farm in Winneshiek County and earlier worked on railroads and lumber camps. The photo shows the family a week ago, in a version of a family reunion.

A. A. Nelson Decorah Dc. B. Amundson Grand Forks N. Dak Marvin Minnesota J. A Jake Iowa Des Moines Nels Winneshiek County Carl B U. S Omaha Mary Darling Drug Store Nelson Hamlin Garland North Dakota Montana Northern Pacific Wisconsin Calmar-Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Road

Aimee McPherson Sermon Draws Washington Crowd at Fairfield

Aimee McPherson closed her Fairfield meeting after a long day in Washington and Cedar Rapids planning talks at an Indian reservation. The Angelus temple event featured band fills and local speakers including Rev W J Stevens and Marion Sackett. Dedication honors went to builders and donors like Roy Downs and Mrs Fred Munroe as the audience touched walls and seats during the blessing.

W. J. Stevens Washington Mrs McPherson Fairfield Marion Sackett Cedar Rapids Iowa Aimee W. A Walkem KFSG Angelus Temple Carrol Correll Sackett Pat May Charlotte Campbell Stevens Roy Downs Fred Munroe Clara Warren George Asken Herbert Asken McPherson Mrs. McPherson

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