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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
2
Chicago markets report hogs at 23 000 head with uneven declines 25 to 30 cents lower across weights. Cattle and calf figures show calves steady above 7.00 with varied steer and heifer prices and cows utilities around 2.25 to 3.25. Sheep totals 13 000 with prices mostly down 25 cents.
Chicago market notes show eggs unsettled with little changes in price, butter firm and up to one cent higher, poultry steady to firm. Receipts include 12902 eggs and 7742 tubs of butter. poultry receipts 27 trucks with varied item prices including fowls and leghorns.
Universal City filmed drama features Tracy in the title role with Gloria Stuart and Berton Churchill. The wartime program includes songs such as Over There and Keep the Home Fires Burning. The action centers on a doughboy’s reactions to the war and post front life.
Oldest movie veteran recalls a rare September hailstorm halting location filming of Buck Jones new film Treason fifty miles from Hollywood. George S. Seitz directs with Shirley Grey in the lead opposite Jones and a cast including Robert Ellis, Charles Hill Mailes, Art A. Mix, and Frank Lardeen.
The Journal’s subscription representative D F Macon compiles brief items from nearby areas with concise updates on community events and local happenings.
On March 8 SE of Riverside buyers crowded the Hollis Whiting sale where machinery hogs sheep and milk cows sold well. Col. Bert Cray Riverside led the auction with Col. Dave Yoder Wellman and writer assisting. William O Loughlin Riverside acted as clerk and the crowd enjoyed a lively day despite cold wind and forecasts of fuel needs before spring.
Miss Rosalie Widmer helped Homer Wengers move last week. Mrs. Clara Hebel and daughter Grace and the Cummings family were guests at the Rey Swan home Sunday for Mrs. Swans birthday celebration.
A mother's question about marriage with a young man sparks a witty reply from her daughter. Norma Shearer offers a Christmas wish for greater appreciation beyond material gifts. Emerson notes happiness as a shared fragrance that touches the giver.
The Rubio township event at Blackhawk school on Friday March 3 announced winners in both divisions. Primary winners Roger Stannart first. Maxine Reighard and Rose Nemeck second and third. Advanced division winner Miriam Stannard. Keith Hanan second. Louise Waterhouse third. Winners eligible for county contest at Washington March 18.
West Chester reports continued springlike weather and urges careful fuel use. Clinton Walton and Evalyn joined local relatives for a weekend visit, as Walter Boyer remains less well and daughter Lyle Smith travels from Estherville to West Chester.
Local residents report several moves and ongoing illnesses. Mr. James Daniels is sick while Sam Statler remains very low. Families like Foriash, Dayton, Wolf, and Skipton plan or have completed relocations, with Caulfield and Smiths assisting in daily tasks.
Helen Rich reports visitors and local visits in Stringtown including Ross Wills and Noah Widmer as Mr Pleasant visitors. Raymond Rich started work for William Ejchelberger March 1 and Ross Wills works for Cecil Kort. Mrs Clarence Goff called on friends near Washington Thursday. Martha Harvey visited Vera Rich at J J Rich home and attended a play at Hienerwoo. Albert Graber Elmer Freyberger and Seth Roth visited Davenport Friday. The Wengers from Fairbury stayed overnight at J J Rich home. Paul Widmer moved to new home vacated by Edd Krabius. Lee Swartzendruber attended uncle’s funeral in Seymour. Hannah Graber visiting relatives near Trenton this week. DD W Nebel family were
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