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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
2
Chicago roundups report hogs selling 3.60 to 4.15 with tops near 4.25 for choicest. heavy hogs 2.75 to 4.10. cattle steady to strong with beef steers 6.75 to 8.25 and cows 2.75 to 4.85. calves 5.00 to 6.50. sheep weaker with lambs 6.00 to 6.50 and wooled ewes 1.50 to 2.50. Receipts around 5,000 cattle and 14,000 sheep. pigs holdovers 4,000.
Combined hog receipts at 21 Iowa concentration yards and 7 plants for a 24 hour period ending 8:00 A M totaled 12 300 down from 20 800 last week and 15 200 a year ago Prices mostly 10 to 20 cents higher with medium weight butchers leading gains and light trading activity.
Chicago markets list produce and stock notes for June with figures for Butte tub inventories eggs cheese and poultry. Details cover firsts extras percentages and case counts across items including russets, Idaho and Southern Bliss varieties with decayed stock noted.
The big gunners led a day of 16 homers as Jimmy Foxx hit his 28th and Gehrig added his 16th and 17th while Hack Wilson belted two. Bill Terry’s 460 foot park drive for the Giants topped the list. The Yankees fell 17 to 10 to the Browns despite Gehrig’s output. Pirates beat Brooklyn 7 to 6. Phillies crushed Cubs 11 to 2. Giants beat Cardinals 9 to 1 with Carl Hubbell dominant.
Grain receipts show 41 cars of wheat 41 cars of corn and 47 ears of oats recorded in today’s market report.
Chicago grain prices and movements across wheat corn oats and rye for July September and December contracts show mixed highs and lows with small percentage changes. Notable shifts include wheat near 48 to 50 percent and corn around 29 to 32 percent while oats hold at 20 percent and rye ranges in the low 30s to mid 30s.
Chicago cash grain close shows Wheat trading mixed with several grades around 49 percent for red 2 and mixed 49, sample grade 46 and yellow hard 49. Corn ranges 29 to 32 for mixed and yellow grades with white at 31 percent. Oats show white 20 to 22 percent, rye and barley listed with barley at 20 to 23 percent.
Young Jackie Cooper delivers standout performance in When a Feller Needs a Friend at the state film showing. Laurel and Hardy appear in a notable scene at County Hospital as part of the same program.
Brief items from the Journal’s subscription representative D. F. Macon report on local happenings. Short notes describe community events, arrivals, visits, and small town occurrences across nearby areas.
Readers share thanks for the Evening Journal and ads for sale and delivery. locals mention Alvin Boileau aiding travelers, a massive mulberry tree on Dave Wallingford farm, farming updates near Havre and Wayland, social visits, a chicken dinner joke, and reflections on local politics and illness. Gerald White’s death is noted with condolences from neighbors.
At noon at the State theater a boy born with a disability delivers a moving performance that earns strong heart appeal and proves his charisma. Charles Sale again portrays an endearing old man, while the bill features top silent era comedians in their most laughter packed sound era offering careful humor and human warmth.
Residents of Haskins and area welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs Ray Green and Isabelle of Columbus Junction Mr and Mrs Joe Cherwinker and Mr and Mrs Frank Cherwinker with two children of Iowa City and Mrs Milo Horak and two daughters northwest of Haskins last Thursday Other callers at the Keating home included A B Swift Speny Easter Arnet Wylie Lloyd Kennedy and Ralph McCreedy Mrs Lloyd Hopping and three daughters while the Hopping family hosted the Hearthside elah event.
A lamb grading demonstration was held this morning at the Washington Livestock Marketing association yards. Rex Beresford and Sam Engelin led the event with 134 lambs averaging 70 percent weight, all raised in the county and shipped to Chicago. Notable attendees included H H Holbert, Hugh Kelley, Pat O'Donnell, A Flenner, and other officials.
Thursday evening Miss Stella Donaldson visits the Warren Donaldson home near Haskins. Several Iowa City trips occur Saturday forenoon with Mrs Booth Ethel and Vivian. John Godlove home hosts Frank Embree and Helen from near Washington as they plan a two week farm vacation. Children attend D Y B program. presbytery meeting in Iowa City. Children’s Day program observed. rain delayed Sunday turnout. Canning season is busy with berries and peas as Mrs Jim Bean preserves 35 pints with help. Rev Dr Rendell to preach Sunday night at Muscatine influence.
Mrs Burl Pringle and baby daughter spent several days visiting the Marion Wells and Roy Wells home in New Haven. Mrs Anna Springer and daughter Eloise stayed Saturday night as part of the city correspondence.
The article details visits by Mr. and Mrs. Sterle Statler and children to the Mrs. S. J. Statler home in Washington and a large ice cream social at the New Haven church on Thursday night. It notes a Sunday dinner gathering, Sunday school, and a joint choir performance, with remarks by Rev. Le Fever and an address by Rev. Dewey of Wellman.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Schiebel and Richard spent Sunday with Otto Schiebel. Mary Lukovsky attended the C D A meeting in Ottumwa, with Mr. and Mrs. Linder and Mr. present.
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