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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1933

Page

2

Markets Chicago Livestock Report May 5 Hogs Cattle Sheep

Chicago markets show 11 000 hogs with 10 000 direct and small sale volumes. Packing sows weak while 190 to 300 lb hogs fetch 3.90 to 4.00 and top to 4.00. heavier weights scarce. Cattle see strong to 25 cent gains in killing classes and active steer trade with few above 6.50. Sheep market nominal with 3 000 on hand and week totals of 12 000 direct. springers up 25 to 50 cents.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Chicago Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Dairy Movements

In Chicago on May 6, eggs market firmer with receipts 41254 cases and varied prices for extra firsts and firsts. Butter firmer with 19582 tubs and mixed special and grade prices. Poultry steady to edgy as trucks bring fowls springs geese and turkeys with varied percentage changes. Potatoes on track with arrivals and shipments totaling 599 and a dull market.

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Prices for mixed corn and yellow varieties listed in market report

Chicago market note records mixed corn and yellow corn prices by grade with percentages for No 3 mixed and No 4 mixed, No 2 yellow and old yellow, No 2 white, No 6 yellow, and sample grade receipts totaling 199 cars.

Chicago

Miss Nellie Manners Reports from Crawfordsville Visit

Miss Marilyn Alvine of Olds visits Mrs. Robert Holmes in Crawfordsville as Presbyterian farewell honors Mr. and Mrs. Karl Wimmer who plan to leave. The event includes a supper and program. Wimmer's service to the church and school noted. Nearby, teachers for next year are mostly elected with Denis Jones named superintendent and other staff assignments listed.

Crawfordsville Marilyn Alvine Olds Robert Holmes Karl Wimmer Bert Orriv John Lease Evelyn Johnston N. J Lease F. Wenger Wimme Wimmer Presbyterian Sunday Choor Missionary Society Denis Jones Walter Katcher Howard Peterson Grace Holmes Hille Wagner Washington Mire Ferne Johnson Fitch Lucilie Carper Las

Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights

National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with a .765 mark and Philadelphia at .625 after recent action. Yesterday results included Boston 2 Chicago 1 and Cincinnati 8 New York 4, with several rain postpo nements. Today’s schedule features Chicago at Boston and St. Louis at Philadelphia among others.

Ww. L. Pet Pittsburgh Seache Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cincinnati New York Brooklyn St. Louis Philadelphi N. York Pet Laws Ocesan Cleveland Wean Washington PEE Iwc Detroit

Grace Reformed Ladies Aid to Broadcast May 24

About thirty five members met in Conesville for plans to stage a broadcast May 24 featuring stars such as Rudy Vallee Kate Smith Phil Baker and Bradley Kincaid. Admission is two cents per foot of height and refreshments will follow.

Conesville Grace Reformed Ladies Aid Rudy Vallee Kate Smith Phil Baker Bradley Kincaid Ways and Means E. Jasmann Ernest Wagner G. N. Bullis Hilda Owen Nichols Lone Tree Letts West Iiberty J. F. Berry Muscatine D. PD. Dougall J. K. McKee James McKee G. W. Weber Columbus Junction England Isaac Stone University Hospital Iowa City Dwight Stone Knox Ville Cair Clark Gordon Stone Iona City Knoxville Ladies Ald Society of the Methodist Church Fred Anthony Rock Island Charles Shellabarger Washington School Concord Shellabarger

Longtime local teacher and principal moves on

The passage notes Miss Geraldine Stratton taught seventh grade for six years and served two years as teacher of seventh grade before returning as high school principal for two years. She is praised as a charming, fine teacher and many friends extend good wishes as she leaves.

Geralding Stratton

Ottumwa Wins Little Six Meet in Aerial Display

Tom Meerlhinney led Ottumwa to the Little Six meet victory with a pole vault triumph and a high jump tie. The performance underscored Ottumwa’s dominance as local teams competed for early season glory.

Washington Fifth in Littlha Six Meet at Burlington

Ottumwa wins Littlha Six track meet with 54 points Burlington runner up with 45½. Washington finishes fifth as injuries and limited runners weaken Coach Korf’s squad. McElhinney wins pole vault and contends in high jump, while Ottumwa sets a new relay record and dominates several events.

Washington Tom McElhinney Les Leeper Pat Bailey Cloyd Smith Burtington Ottumwa Bur Fington Burlington Tommy McElhinney Tom Henkl Washinster Korf Bailey Smith Leoner Mantermiler Johnny Jackson Broad Jill Hesseltine Bob Henseltine Mbevins Jarrard Kolosick River City Charlie McAvoy Ruble Dale Kiesey Carl Frederic Sun Bennett Durington Anderson Henkle Moss Muscatine Heather Purdue Haag Hurlington Lance Orbion Qurlington Waterhouse Fairfield Kelly Rubl Dabner W Olson Fair Field Black Keenig Acond Korb Furlington Pete McEthinnes Miller Predmore Lave Morrell McNary Ottumway McLeod Williamson

News Notes Of Our Neighboring Communities

Columns from D. F. Macon report items from nearby towns. Short notices cover local events, small developments, and community happenings with brief, factual statements.

Crawfordsville Journal Backers Help in Rainy Town Visit

Steve Jones reports Crawfordsville efforts to restore the Journal amid wet cold weather. Postmaster Clint Pletcher and Sam Stites traveled to Washington Friday, locals offered small gifts and sympathy, and notable residents faced hard times while merchants and bankers planned moves or continued business.

Clint Pletcher Sam Stites Crawfordsville Washington

Local harvest and notable visitors in Washington

A farmer reports planting corn on hundred acres with son William and plenty of help as cars crowd the roads. In Washington the party learns that T. R. Herr and Geo. M. Lord of Ainsworth were present during the trip.

William Washington T. R. Herr Geo, M Lord of Ainsworth

Gropy Lens Soapy Dialog News Notes

Frank A. Klein and family of Keota shopped in Washington on Friday with two cattle on feed and hogs in one lot. Ed Bambrick and family of Seymour came to attend Mrs Russell’s funeral and toured the Evening Journal building. A letter from John Coakley of Smithfield was welcomed as all is well in the Prairie State, nicknamed the Sucker state.

Frank A. Klein Keota Washington Ed Bambrick Semour Iowa Russell Rock Island Depot John Coakley Smithfield,r Prairie State

For Rent and Local Notices Gather in Columbus City

Classifieds list rentals including modern house with immediate possession and a second floor apartment near the square. Also notes community updates: residents visiting, teaching moves, illnesses, social events, and local appointments.

J. B. Craft

Crime Wave Claim Sparks Town Pride in Old Port

Jod Tunkins warns of a rising crime wave in his town and notes residents begin to feel a curious pride as the once quiet harbor area resembles a bustling reg. whar big ef.

Jod Tunkins

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May Nellie Manners R. L. Gibson N. Marion Major League Baseball FE. L. Wagner Tom Meerlhinney Pole Burlington Fairfield Mushati Washineton Mt. Pleasant McElhinney Stars McElhinnes Meyera Warner Spratt Airfield Dabner M. Pickett Milervan—Lehmidt Reebe M. Heston Carter Watson Bill Dabner McGuire Cleod Nickerson Brown Pairfield Fink Burlington Kupfer Mustazine Martha Butler Cotter High School Bash Bobbs Frieda van Horn Harvey Thomas Mary Edwards Richard Jenkins Lenore Morse Myrtle Burris Howard Williams Martha Davis Charles Jenkins Pauline Peters Anita Bell Lauder Gage and Son James of Ww. C. Davis Columbus City William Randolph Eldon W. E. Whicher Hillie Pauline Lydia Wilson Henry Tisor Elmer Molle McCleary Minnie Walcot Waterloo L. M. Dallmeyer D. F. Macon Steve Jones Williams John Aawy Sheffield Nick Bud Borgman Geo. Yeager Mr. Beauchamp Henry Crooks Metecher Motor Company W. J. Edgar Journal Elmer Wells Tine Lou Bonnichsen Edith Blanchard Mediapolis Nellie Blanchard W. H. Dean Paul Berg Fay Foster Betty Jo Ronnie Davis Patricia Wyman Seebert Shellabarger Walter Horrell L. B. Dempsey A. E. Burkett Marie Goode Alex Mahaffey Jesse Cunningham A. C. Burger J. A. Marsh Buff Rock Rggs Frank Stransky Wellman Charley Swift OLD Hampshire Harry Horak & Son Riverside Sink A. J. Foster Isaac Foster Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church of Ramsdale Fred Duncan Jesson John Adams Roscobel Wis William Skip Elmer Morrison Owen McGovern Fhunyan Annex Hotel City Feed Yard N. E J. E. Wright 555 Blue Ron Wed Studebaker Chevrolet Sweet Motor Co Nursie Wittsburgh School of Nursing Herman'¢ Fun Enkne S' Ambulance the Journal
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