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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1938
Page
5
June 17 Mrs May Kirk of Kansas City visits her sister Mrs J R McCreedy after a trip to Washington and the countryside with sisters Mrs R Benn and Mrs Ed Gallagher. Several local residents and visitors are listed with weekend activities and health notes.
DES MOINES A family of champions father daughter and son were among the 72 entries judged in the Hawk Eye Boston Terrier club specialty show at the Town state fair grounds. Entries licensed by the American Kennel Club came from at least nine sites and officials said it was the largest Midwest show in years.
Suburban briefs from the Journal highlight local happenings. Small-town events, announcements, and community notices provide a snapshot of nearby civic life and everyday concerns.
On June 20, farmers worked Friday and Saturday. many attended the J A Koehter funeral at L A Jones funeral home at 2:30. Residents from Riverside Brighton Dublin West Chester Keota Crawfordsville and Washington visited, with bake sale proceeds aiding a worthy cause and social news about local families and farming.
Crowds gathered Saturday evening to see the central railroad from Callao to Iguanecayo Peru, which reaches an altitude of 15665 feet. Local residents including Wes Sojka, Mr and Mrs Ralph Chorpening, Chris Brinning, and Mr and Mrs Roscoe Robertson were among visitors and supporters noted in the roundup.
A huge Yrlock in Messina features a bronze lion twelve feet tall that roars at noon and a six foot cock crowing at sunrise and sunset. The odd timepiece draws many visitors each year while Mrs. Ed Heck of Washington Route 1 shopped nearby and renewed the Journal amid farm activity.
On Sunday evening June 26 the Young Mens and Young Ladies Sodalities of St Marys church host their annual summer social on church grounds. Committees cover Grounds, Refreshments, Rall Rack, and Wheel with named members. A short comedy Who Is Crazy Now will be shown in the auditorium. Also notes on local residents traveling to the west and returning, with visits to California and the Black Hills.
The passage catalogs towns with punning and affectionate names across the United States, from Cash Corner and Dividend Utah to Twin Sisters Texas and Love Mississippi. It notes visitors Mr and Mrs Arthur L Eden and Roberta from East Pleasant Plains visiting Washington on a rainy day.
George Reed is visiting his old home town. Mr and Mrs Ralph Orr Wellman are in Washington Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Manford Wilcox of Ainsworth R 2 are also mentioned.
DES MOINES Gov Nelson says Kraschel plans to leave next Thursday for about a week long vacation. He will travel to Wisconsin and spend most of the time there.
Market steady to slightly lower with hogs at top 9.25 for 170 to 230 lb, sows 7.50 to 7.90, and lighter weights 8.00 to 8.35. Cattle steady with beef steers 9.75 to 11.00, cows 5.50 to 8.00, calves 5.50 to 9.50. Sheep steady with lambs 9.00 to 9.75 and feeders 6.50 to 7.50. Estimated tomorrow receipts: cattle 7,000 hogs 15,000 sheep 3,000.
Chicago June 20 report shows steady markets for eggs butter and poultry. Egg receipts total 21 028 cases with varied quality grades, butter receipts 17 906 pounds with mixed spec and firsts, poultry prices listing springers broilers ducks geese and turkeys in narrow ranges.
Chicago reports mixed UI grade results with several No. 1 and No. 2 yellow, white and orange categories mostly sliding or steady. sample grade ranges from 48 to 54. July bean opens at 86.6, high 86.4, low 81.5, close around 81.1 with futures showing narrow moves. A quoted fisherman notes Wisconsin town fishing is as good but fewer job seekers.
Mason City begins three day observance of its eighty fifth anniversary and Iowa centennial with an interfaith service at Eastpark. Protestant Catholic and Jewish representatives outlined their faiths contributions to the city as Reunion Day is observed.
Lexington reports John Gardner attends the Epworth League Institute at Mt Pleasant. Gertrude Riordan of Iowa City arrives due to her father Robert Riordan’s illness and death. Kathryn Bishop visits from Chicago for the Riordan funeral. Ed Rieh and two boys visit Orr home. Donald Orr shares a Wisconsin trip with friends from Washington. Wade Gardner joins Ames class anniversary. Dorothy Flading chosen for Maplecrest 4 H club convention in Ames.
Des Moines forecast calls for showers Monday and Tuesday then generally fair conditions. Additional showers are expected Saturday with cooler conditions Tuesday and Wednesday in the south portion. Warmer temperatures are forecast for Thursday and Friday. For the northern and central Great Plains, expect generally fair weather early in the week with showers in the southeast on Monday and again Thursday and Friday, plus Saturday in the south.
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