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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1930

Page

2

Chicago Hog and Cattle Market Report Shows Mixed Movements

Hog sale 5 000 head with 3 000 direct, limited trade. prices 10 11.15 per cwt for 195 lb hogs, other weights 9.50 11.00. Cattle: fed steers 25 50 higher, butcher heifers 50 75 higher, stockers and feeders steady to 25 lower. bulls and cows firm to 25 higher. Sheep 4,309 direct. week totals 34,250 direct. dressed lamb trade improved but receipts rose.

Chicago Mar Department of Agriculture

Lamb market report with mixed loads and prices

The report lists choice lambs around 93 lb down 10.25 to 10.75 with several loads at 11.00 and some 11.15 to 11.35. Heavies 9.85 to 10.10, shorn 8.6 to 3. Ib 9.25 to 9.85, yearlings 8.75 to 9.00, fat 5.00 to 5.75, top 6.00. Feeding lambs unchanged with 60 to 70 lb at 9.75 to 10.25.

Best Citizen contest picks two per school

Washington county high schools select two students each for the Best Citizen contest. Riverside picks Lloyd Thompson and Walter Beranek, while St. Mary’s chooses Magdalene Walsh and Francis Bushnagel for a trip to Des Moines to study government. Other items note moves, visits, and a pneumonia hospital mention.

Riversidh Business Men Washington Washington County Lloyd Thompson Walter Beranek Riverside High School Magdalene Walsh Francis Bushnagel St. Mary's Des Moines C. SS. Cummings St. Mary’s Riverside Ft. Madison St. Joseph's H. E. Doud Five Hundred C. W. Ingram Norval Flynn Wm. Griffin Claude Flynn John Gass Hills John R. Veggy Lou Andrews Morse C. D. Wood Upton Vivian Strobala Laura Nichols Charles City Iowa Dale Kos Carl Kos Washington County Hospital

Youngs Called to Waterloo by Brother-in-Law's Death

Mr. and Mrs. A L Young were summoned to Waterloo yesterday due to the death of Mrs. Young's brother G W Wiley.

A. L. Young Waterloo Mrs. Young G. W. Wiley

High School Musicians Showcase In Assembly Programs

In midweek the band glee club and quartet performed at assembly with selections like Salutation The Mistle Song and Swing Low Sweet Chariot. The quartet included Ryan Benz Mohr and Coulter with Roberta Ross on piano. Next Wednesday soloists will perform before the student body before the district music contest at Sigourney Thursday and Friday.

Boys Glee Club Glee Club Elfriede Cartano Mae Mangold Lawrence Ryan Donald Benz Raymond Mohr Harvey Coulter Dorothy Massonang TJ Sine Arabia Sigourney

Fairfield and Muscatine Attend Local School Events

A large crowd watched Washington Demons versus Ottumwa Bulldogs in Fairfield on Thursday evening. In Muscatine on Wednesday evening many high school students attended plus nearly all junior college students and the band. Girl Reserve officers were elected for next year: President Lucille Davidson Vice president Marjorie Robertson Secretary Helen Mascon and treasurer Ruth Foster. The Little Sister banquet is set for March 24 and the Hi-V carnival for March 31 with a combined Cabinet meeting held to plan the event. G R member Mrs H C Hull read a play The Maker of Dreams. Glee clubs practice to improve for contests with uniforms being fitted for girls and boys. Seniors are choosing their motto. Committee: Mae Man

Fairfield Washington Demons Ottumwa Bulldogs Muscatine Lucille Davidson Marjorie Robertson Helen Mascon Traiur Ruth Foster G. R Hiv

A. E. Washington Trade Figures Noted

In Washington, A. E. lists amounts of 16.10 and 8.45 tied to Wes and Ta. dealings. The fragmentary item records sums and names without full context or dates.

A. E Washington

Rubio visit reveals moving of Milt Smith and local sights

March report from Rubio notes Milt Smith moved near Ward McCutchen south of Dublin while mumps and scarlet fever signs appear on homes. The piece highlights local businesspeople, a new garage by A L Ringenhagen, a Davenport salesman, J C Henry and Lee Henry farms with turkeys and eggs, and reminiscences of boyhood pranks and past railways.

Rubio Milt Smith Ward McCutchen Dublin A. L. Rigenhagen Triumph Minnesota Scear Frank J. C Lee Henry Lee J. C. Henry Singmaster Ranch W. P. Wells Washington Mr. Henry

Debate slated with Fairfield and Brighton on March 18

Dorothy Masson and Harvey Coulter announce a debate involving Fairfield and Brighton scheduled for March 18. Details of the event beyond this plan are not yet defined.

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa

In District Court No 6094 State of Iowa Washington County an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of John D Buckley deceased dated October 13 1925 has been filed opened and read in Washington Iowa March 14 1930. The Court fixed a time for proof and all interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated. By order of Clerk Edwad Purvis March 8 1380.

Washington County John D. Buckley Court House Washington Iowa District Court Said County Edwad Purvis Clark Wismington Seal Funac, Purvis

Billie Dove Stars in The Other Tomorrow at Fox Theater

Billie Dove appears in The Other Tomorrow a First National Vitaphone production shown at the Fox theater on Mondays only. Set below the Mason Dixon line in Georgia the film follows her honeymoon after an earlier quarrel with her childhood sweetheart.

Billie Dove Vitaphone Fox Theatre Mason- Dixon Line Georgia Miss Dove Octavus Roy Cohen

Hearts in Exile Cast Sees Withers And Dove Reunite

Grant Withers returns opposite Miss Dove in the film Hearts in Exile with Kenneth Thomson as Mrs Dove's husband. Supporting cast includes Frank Sheridan Otto Hoffman William Grainger and Scott Seaton under Lloyd Bacon's direction.

Grant Withers Miss Dove Kenneth Thomson Mrs Dove Frank Sheridan Otto Hoffman William Grainger Scott Seaton Lloyd Bacon

Seven Days Leave shines with new, poignant drama at Graham Theatre

Garry Cooper headlines in Seven Days Leave based on Sir James Barrie material. The film tells of a childless London widow who adopts an orphaned Canadian soldier during World War I. Cooper appears in kilts as a Highlander in the Black Watch regiment. The production offers a fresh, human story with no romantic clinch and debuts at Graham Theatre for two days starting Monday.

Garry Cooper Paramount Chang London Voy Cooper James M. Barrie

Valley Ladies Aid Meeting Quilts and New Member Joined

Mrs. Chas. Churchill reports that the Valley Ladies Aid held an all day quilting gathering with four guests including Mrs. Warren Carris and Mrs. Fred Altenbernd. Warren Carris was welcomed as a new member. Next meeting slated with Mrs. Chris Brinning on Wednesday March 12. Local residents attended Shinbone school program and box supper Monday evening. John Baumgartner dehorned cattle for himself and neighbors Saturday. Joe Hartnell now driving a new...

Chevrolet Steinbeck Rubio Clarence Hotle Harper Will Brinning Joe Carter Richland Warren Carris Fred Sheetz Will Binning Merle Howard Altenbernd’s Andy Sheetz Charlie Churchills Charlie Churchill Maxine Keota John Baumgartner Joe Hartnell

Taft Slipping Slightly But Not in Danger

Former president and chief justice William Howard Taft showed a slight setback in his condition today. Dr Francis R Hagner said Taft was not quite as well as he had been and did not sleep as well as usual, though he remains out of danger.

Washington March U.P William Howard Taft Francis R. Hagner

Journal Want Ads Pay As Trial Convince

A brief notice hints that readers should consider paid Want Ads as a trial to demonstrate value. It suggests advertisers will be convinced by a sample run, emphasizing practical results through classified listings.

Journal

Washington Produce Markets Poultry and Hides Listing

Market rates show eggs at per dozen and geese hens roosters and ducks priced per pound or piece. Horse hides listed at three dollars each and pony hides at one fifty each. No market for sick or crippled poultry is offered.

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