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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1937
Page
5
Market activity mixed with steady tone. Hogs top 11.45 for 200 to 300 pounds, 150 to 190 pounds at 10.90 to 11.55, packing sows 9.65 to 10.40, with 7,000 cattle and 12,000 hog receipts estimated for tomorrow and 6,000 sheep. Beef steers 13.00 to 15.00, cows 4.00 to 10.00, lambs 11.50 to 12.25, feeders 8.00 to 9.00.
Chicago market notes show eggs steady to firm with receipts around 17 444 cases and firsts 194. butter steady with 17 517 tubs, specials 20 2, extras 0, firsts 27, standards 29. poultry steady with varied figures for producers and species. potatoes on track with arrivals at 96 and shipments 701.
Chicago cash grain listing shows mixed prices for June with No 2 mixed at 117 No 1 yellow at 118 No 2 yellow 116 to 117 No 4 yellow 114 No 2 white 118. Sample grade 85 to 112 percent. Estimated carlots 27.
Chicago grain table shows July to December futures with small percentage moves for Wheat Corn Oats and Rye. Local items report visits to H M Holland home by Sosi and family and social evenings at George Cole and Frank Mineer homes with Mr and Mrs Henry Prymek.
A Conesville area cow on the Forbes farm has produced seven calves in under three years, with births including twins in 1935 and 1923, and triplets on June 2 1937, all heifer calves and thriving. Local residents, visitors, and family members appear in a Sunday gathering at Gail Murdock’s home as community notes roll by.
The Crawfordsville Methodist centennial concluded after two services on June 21 with Rev. C W Cochran leading the morning. Notable features include Guy Scott of Fairfield singing The Old Home Church, a choir anthem directed by Mrs Cochran, and a sermon by Dr Arthur Atack. An afternoon service at the Harland Foster farm near a historic oak tree featured remarks by Harlan Foster and Judge Popham of Iowa City.
A collage of notices mentions Brad dock-Louig maten seats selling for up to 27.50 and as low as 8.50, a $1 400 000 fight potential, and local farm chatter. W F Salterburg grows potatoes near Eureka, B J Pauly highlights a quarter acre garden, and Mer cury’s trip temp shifts are described. Wrestler Jim Londos is valued at 400 000, while Pan P Guys farm home on Washington R 1 is praised for fireproofing. A diner gag and farming work remarks conclude with optimism on crops.
The exchange notes a worry about whether the bird will reach rank before cutting, with remarks about a parrot’s language. The women discuss a husband’s car trip with a bird and engine trouble, plus a potato size display and a forecasted pleasant June day.
A child’s playful moment about finger nails and a baby’s foot is noted along with remarks from Harold Schnoebelen near Washington R. 4 about farm life and crop color. The piece credits Ethel Shellman for daily home support near Washington kh 4 West of Washington and mentions road maintenance progress with new road treatment machines.
Families from Davenport Le Claire and nearby towns hosted visitors this Sabbath. Carol Jean Davenport spent the day at Lee Lease with Mr and Mrs William Martin and Miss Margaret Winrow. Clarence Moorhead home hosted D D Jackson family from Minneapolis and Lois Davidson.
Dialogue excerpt shows domestic conversation about money and loneliness between wife and husband. no news event, date, or place. No identifiable organizations or persons beyond general roles.
A roster of departures and arrivals for multiple trains including No 12 Apache No 2 Local No 44 Californian No 4 Golden State Limited No 11 Apache No 1 Local No 43 Californian No 3 Golden State Limited No 430 Mixed Train No 429 Mixed Train and related notes. Officials L Goodlander J C McKay W C Bell provide agent duties.
Williamsburg Virginia traces origins to 1632 and notes that the town was known as Middle Plantation until 1699, reflecting early colonial settlement history.
Miss Lillan Holmes left Sab bath for a few days visit in Chicago before continuing to Ann Arbor Michigan for summer school. Howard Krattet of Cedar Falls arrived for a weekend visit at the J C Mitchell home with Mrs Kratter and children returning home. Mr and Mrs Bruce Lease and
A church leader was ably assisted by members of his congregation as every party of the week’s service was successfully carried out, reflecting orderly participation and communal support.
Mrs Johnson and son from Columbus City visited Mrs N J Walter in Ainsworth on Wednesday. Will Chihak and daughter Virginia left for Parsons Kansas to visit her parents S J and wife. Maude Bronson from Chicago arrived Friday to visit friends and relatives. Ora and Bert Henderson from Clarinda called on Ella Crawford and N J Walker Thursday. Edith Richards Thelma Peterson and Jean Sands plan to visit Amburg Wisconsin where Thelma will spend the summer with relatives. George Welsh of Omaha visited friends here Wednesday. Carrie Williamson and children from Austin Minnesota visited A B Moore Saturday. Mary Louise and Alma O Connor returned Saturday from Ottumwa after two weeks with relatives. C W Spessard and Lou Jean Spessard were Sunday visitors in Fairfield with W Bean.
Daily schedules list Bus No. 3 from Moline to Des Moines departing Washington at 8 20 p m and Bus No. 1 from Chicago to Omaha at 4 04 p m. Also Bus No. 3 from Omaha to Chicago at 3 18 p m and Bus No. 10 A from Des Moines to Moline at 8 2b a m. Tickets discounted at Bus Depot Colense ho tel. available coast to coast at local depot. Ray C Tracy Agent.
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