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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1930
Page
2
The US Department of Agriculture notes HOGS at 10.10 to 10.55 for 160 to 300 lbs with top at 10.55, cattle via steady to firm with steers 1300-1500 lbs 12.50-14.25, vealers 9.00-11.00, and sheep at 12.50-13.50 for good lambs while heavier ewes bring 5.00-5.50.
Chicago June 3 cash grain close shows wheat at 2 hard 10514 cents per bushel and mixed corn at 801% to 81, 3 mixed 79% to 79, 4 mixed 79. The report lists incomplete figures for grade 5.
The report lists sample grades and color designations with range shifts for several grains. Oats show white samples at 41 percent and a 3 white sample from 49 to 40 percent. Barley moves from 60 to 58. Timothy rises from 600 to 850. Clover increases from 975 to 1726.
Toledo grain prices list values for Clover domestic cash 11.75 and 12.00 for prime choice, Oct 12.60 and Dec 12.80. Alsike cash 11.00 and lay timothy 1.25 per cwt. Includes ewt indicated.
Merle Richardson twenty, found with a bullet wound, died from self inflicted causes after his mother left for a serious operation. Coroner Dr. Carpenter stated the death occurred during a bout of despondency, officials announced last night in Des Moines. Weather notes report fair June day with heat in Inwood and cool temps in Clarinda, with rain possible in western areas by night. Roy Weimy, a farmer, was held for examination on sanity grounds in Winterset on June 20.
Ada Kirkpatrick of Keota died Friday May 20 at her son Hugh's home. Born December 4 1852 in Kentucky she lived in Iowa from childhood and married Chalmers Kirkpatrick in 1873. Survived by ten sons including Dr Ray and Dr Merle Kirkpatrick and sister Mrs Kittie Proctor. Funeral in Keota Presbyterian Church featured Rev Voorhies and singers from Fairfield.
The report describes an ambush on Tom Smith near the Weims farm in Winterset late yesterday. Willms was arrested after shooting at officials who pursued toward his home following the incident.
Ila Perry reports the marriage of Bernice Richardson Perry a state university student to Richard Nelson a three time Extra. They wed Thursday at the Richardson cottage on Lake Okobodji and will reside in Chicago. Independent regional note from Mount Ayr Iowa confirms Ray Pennebaker a Kansas murder convict was divorced by his wife in district court.
On June 3 fifteen Democrat and 255 Republican ballots were cast in the local primary. Community events include S V officers to be installed June 7 in Wapello, a county decoration day program, Fidelis class officers, and the 25th anniversary picnic of the Columbus Immetlium Gazette with a noon program. Guests and trips are noted, along with church missions and funeral arrangements for Mrs G R Bruce.
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