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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1934

Page

2

Hogs and cattle market summary from Chicago livestock report

Hogs 8 000 head in Chicago with 7 000 direct. supplies meager and steady with occasional 4.50 declines. Shippers none. holdover 1 000. Cattle 100, calves 200 with weighty steers 15-20c up, yearling and light steers steady to strong. heavy steers at 1933 highs. better grade heifers 25-50c higher. Sheep 6 300 direct week total, generally steady. week top 9.40, closing bulk 9.25 down.

Chicago Livestock Chicago U.P

Chicago Produce Market Report Highlights Mixed Egg Butter Poultry

Chicago market summary shows egg receipts at 6 900 cases with firsts and extras around .16 to .24, butter market steady with 15 870 pounds and various grades, poultry prices about steady across fowls broilers and turkeys, potatoes on track with 340 arrivals and 663 shipments in moderate market activity.

Chicago

H. A. Baking Company Incorporation in Washington Iowa

Notice details the incorporation of H. A. Baking Company in Washington Iowa with 5000 dollars preferred and 25000 dollars common stock both par hundred, authorized capital stock, and goals to bake and trade goods and real estate. It sets board size three to five, officers listed, and amendment rules requiring two thirds common stock consent with 1934 dated filing. It notes corporate life twenty years with possible renewal and stockholders liable limited to state law.

H. A. Baking Company Washington Washington County Iowa Board of Directors Exeecutive Council of State of KE. T. Hansen Della Humphreys Treas Paul L. Gorham Ek. T. Hansen Henrietta £. Hansen

Burnt Bones Used to Filter Sugar at Refineries

Sugar refineries use off burnt bones to filter and whiten sugar. The practice involves bone ash as a clarifying material in the refining process.

March 31 Notes From Neighboring Communities

Dated March 31, the column reports local happenings in surrounding towns. Washington callers include Mort Chance and others. farm work such as sowing oats and planting garden beds is underway. Residents like Frank Kallous, Mela Shalla, and Ira Nordyke are mentioned with social visits, livestock notes, and shop tasks.

Wayland P T A officers elected for next year

Mrs. Ezra Wittmer reports newly elected Wayland P T A officers for next year with Clair Sodergren as President Flor ence Bergh as vice president Mrs Allen Wenger as secretary Mrs Sam Elder as treasurer Geraldine Pritchard as pianist and Mrs Emery Eigsti as historian. Dorcas society of Mennonites met with Mrs E G Rittler with Easter program and refreshments. Numerous local residents attended meetings and visits including Aldine Sutter returning from Gosh en Ind for Easter. Chris Freyenberger has been active in local events.

Wayland Clair Sodergren Florence Bergh Allen Wenger Sam Elder Geraldine Pritchard Emery Eigsti Dorcas Society of the Mennonites Church E. G. Rittler C. C. Wenger Ella Shively Mattie Roth Aldine Sutter Goshen Ind Minnie Sutter Tri T Club J. R. McKiraban Ruth Oatman Mt. Pleasant Omer Boshart W. E. Wood Earl Lyon Josephine Lyon Leora Rhum Auxiliary of Delight Marjorie Kinner Gordon Rhum David Wittmer Iowa Wesleyan Laverne Richey Iowa City Earl Swartzendruber Davenport Frances Duenbostle E. Rhum Leora Ted Watts Frank Morgan Washington C. Rhum H. L. Kauffman Des Moines Chris Freyenberger

Appointed Administrator of Albert Freyenberger Estate

An obituary notice states the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Albert Freyenberger, deceased, detailing the lawful transfer of duties to the named representative.

Albert Freyenberger

Death of A B Cornell Stuns Brighton Community

A B Cornell died of a heart attack March 23 at his home in New Sharon age 85. He formerly lived in Brighton and served as pastor of the Christian Church during 1882 83 and again around 1900. Survived by three daughters Arla Williams Miss Effie Cornell Esther Heitsman and one son King Cornell. A special musical program is planned at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening with multiple soloists and a quartet. The Christian Endeavor of the Christian Church also plans a Master night program.

Brighton A. B. Cornell New Sharon Cornell Christian Church van Wert Arla Williams Memphis Effie Esther Heitsman Columbia, Mo King Cornell Albion Mich

Community Update From Local Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs Fred Vanerus report Ralph in Long Beach California recovering from appendicitis. Several visits occur around town as Neal Whistler and Mary Lou stay with Mrs Jessie O Niel. Mrs Will Heyde hosts sisters Mrs Don Pauls and Mrs Ralph Hess.

Fred Vanerus Ralph Long Beach Cal Neal Whistler W. W. Jamison Mary Lou Jessie O'Niel Will Heyde Don Pauls Ralph Hess Washington Heyde Vivian Mieuwenhuis Mildred Horton Valley Junction Melinda Shafter Cedar Rapids Ward Thermopolis Wyom Oregon Perry Terenity Earl Hopkins Columba Junction Lowery McFarland Lillian C. —. Larson Chicago Parentay C. D Mann Edwin Wanerus Centerville Wanerus Andy Oswalt Frank Gibson Osceola

Chicago Cash Grain Market Updates

Chicago March 31 reports show wheat May and July bids around 7 and 8.5 cents, corn May around 48 to 50 cents, oats May near 32 to 43 cents, soybeans May around 58 to 59 cents, with September positions noted. Market quotes list multiple contract months and price ranges across grains.

Cash Corn Market Report Headlines And Figures

Cash corn prices and market notes from Chicago on March 31 show bid and offer levels for No 2 and No 4 yellow and white corn. Readings include No 2 mixed and old varieties with varying percentages and fold figures reflected in the day’s CME style notation.

Chicago

Icebergs Grow Long as Antarctic Sighting Records Grow

Explorers report a striking Antarctic ice feature, noting one iceberg measured at more than 60 meters in length. The find highlights growing iceberg sizes observed during expeditions.

Antarctic

Montgomery couple to visit with Miss Irwin tomorrow

Mr and Mrs Harold Montgomery and their daughter are expected to visit briefly here tomorrow with Miss Elizabeth Irwin. Mrs Montgomerys people will meet her here or she is to visit at home.

Harold Montegomery Elizabeth Irwin Montgomery

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Riverside Kate (Shelladay) McCune Formosa Kans Katherine Shelladay Robert Shelladay Neal McCune Kansas Charles Shelladay Lone Tree Bertie Shelladay Blanche Kennedy Town City St. Mary's School St. Mary's Hall J Samuel Green Louis Walsh Little Red Dickie Kallaus Julius Caesar Cassius Carl Rice Brutus Joseph Green Marble South End EE Auet Muley D. F. Macon Mort Chance Charlie Bush Route 4 Bill Emry West Chester Alex Gillies Keota EF. H. Testoet Ben Fitzgerald Ainsworth, Rt. 2 Lyle Fletcher Fletcher Grace Fitzgerald Fletcher Janet Lee Grandpa Fitzgerald Ll. V. Hazens Frank Kallous Betty Fred Kallous Frank John Havel Mela Shalla Karel Einus Brenneman Frank Salladay Ainsworth Route 2 Frank Podaril Henry Leffler The Herald and Examiner Edgar Whetstine Gir Whetstine Ira Nordyke Ainsworth Earl Gosling Wright McConnel Frank Wood Washington Evening Journal H. ¢. Woods Harry Dusenbery Ezra Wittmer Nhua Helmick Correspondent Presbyterian Church Lucile Statler Hortin Mr. Whister Waterhouse Drier Hugh B. Williams Horton Whister Benediction Quilting Club L. C. Fleak Maude Brinton Paola Kaw Addie Brinton Max Keller Palisades, Minn J. R. Rader Chicago Cash Grain Hunsaker Hunsaker's North Iowa Baby Ramseyer South Marion Journal Wayland Road W. L. Gates C. R. Barr Ss. Marion Cy Burka SALEE Fritz Fields Dewey Presh Eclipse Lumber Company Gibson Produce Company Rogers Wellman Oste Nadio Vincent Matehery NIRA Fairview Jake Litwiller Will Walker Tear Muscatine Jim Hanley Dan Kauffman South English Harry Miller Perpet Vincent EGG Gate ST South Africa Maxine Goodwin Wellman Clifford Snyder Lioyd Alliman Washington County Hospital Chas Messenger F. Tucker Farmers Union Journal Office W. Wesley St Wheaton, St Leslie Beenblossom Malack Marek Kalona Scott Furniture Co Sleodie East Side Philip Strabala Richmond Ang TP Owen Grecian Stephen Washington County National Farm Loan Assn Federal Land Bank Sidney Moore Secy Washington State Bank Herman Suneral Jan's Telephone Ambulance Service
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