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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1933
Page
2
Hog totals reach 32000 with 15000 direct sales. Prices vary by weight from 140 to 380 pounds, with top hog prices around 4.00 and sow bids 3.25 to 3.65. Cattle numbers about 12000 with calves 1000, steer and yearling activity light and prices 4.75 to 7.25 for slaughter grades. Sheep at 17090 head show little activity and bids 2.00 to 6.08 across weights.
Washington DeMolay finished third at the 1933 state tournament, defeating Keokuk 43 to 23 in the consolation game after losing to Muscatine 27 to 26 in overtime. Davenport topped Muscatine 32 to 31 in the final as Washington’s season ends amid injuries and missed free throws.
Notice in Washington County calls probate of the last will and testament of Arthiat FE Wead, filed May 20, 1980, with a hearing set for April 8, 1973, at 9:60 A M in the district court in Washington Iowa. Edna C. Purvis, Clerk, signed March 27, 1933.
Chicago March 27. Produce market shows steady tone with receipts totaling 22,591 cases. Extra firsts up to 12 percent, firsts around 11 percent, reflecting mixed quality and supply in the eyes market.
In Columbus Junction, members of the Rebekah lodge held drill practice at the I O O F hall on Thursday evening. A H Ohlsen, former proprietor of the Commercial hotel, has purchased Maher cafe in town.
Subscriptions representative D. F. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns. Short notices cover local events, meetings, and community happenings with concise details.
The Journal highlights include Harvey Young of California improving in health and Rev. Charles R. Brown and sister Mrs. Seth Thomas of Des Moines visiting their old home in Washington Iowa. Charles J. Winter of Chicago visits and looks strong. Local residents Mr and Mrs R L McCaleb plan to enjoy the Evening Journal.
Ralph Oldfield and other regular readers visited on Saturday. A week old boy named David Eugene at Clarence Booths home honors grandparents Mr and Mrs Tooth. Grandpas and beards grow as tales unfold. Earthquake losses hit Fred Cosgro in Huntington Peach Calif. Various visits and hospital trips fill the week from Columbus City to Wapello and Bellevue.
A reader thanks subscribers for support and mentions funds for weather issues. Several community mentions note neighbors in Ainsworth Long Beach Los Angeles and Davenport. Reports say John Annwyls suffered an auto accident near Crawfordsville and was unconscious. Weather clears and the town looks to events like the Statler sale near West Chester on No 2.
Mr and Mrs A R McCona hay moved to a farm near Morning Sun. Mr and Mrs Robert Hart were hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Rice for a birthday. Genevieve Fedderson Martha Smylie and Kathleen King judged the junior high declamatory contest at Wapello. Corrine Allen of Pleasant View won a $1 prize for a drawing published in the Successful Farming Rural School Bulletin.
Mrs James Mathews of Soutawn visits Geo Wallace home where W Sarned a violinist of 49 years performs. At Ferguson home Ode guides to the Christian church for a temperance play and a talk by their minister.
After an Ode invited us to Sheriff McCarty’s home his children greeted visitors as the sheriff and Ode admired tulips he called roses. Mrs. McCarty joked they don’t know the difference. Cop pock residents Gleede Dold and Phil Kratten visited. Mrs. Clarence Benson was hired for Coppock school for the coming year, her ninth year teaching there.
A lavish musical feature showcases a cast of eleven with grand dances and one hundred fifty costumed chorus girls. Warner Baxter Rebe Daniels George Brent Una Merkel Ruby Keeler and others headline a colorful witty drama signaling rising demand for music and dance on screen.
Manager Ralph Pratt announces Warner Bros epic 42nd Street will continue at the State theater to give audiences a final chance to see this mammoth spectacle. The production is praised as a comprehensive drama of the show world with unprecedented scale.
Noah Noble, a Virginian, was elected fifth governor of Twell ana in Clark county Virginia on January 1 1704. He came to Indiana via Kentucky where he spent his youth.
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