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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1933
Page
2
Hogs 11 000 head with 10 000 direct bids remained near Friday averages across classes. Top 56 20. holdovers about 1 000. Cattle 700 fed steers and yearlings unevenly higher to 50 cents. most active market of the week. Sheep 6 000. market nominal as week totals show 72 doubles from feeding stations and 16 700 direct. market grew top heavy after a new high point.
Chicago market notes show weak produce values with 6 98 cases of receipts. Extra firsts range 1274 to 12 percent, firsts 11 to 12 percent, current receipts 11 percent, dirties 0 percent.
Butter market shows weak receipts 131985 tubs with specials 22 percent and extras 21 percent. Poultry market steady receipts 19 trucks with fowls 11 to 15 cents and turkeys 10 to 18 cents. Potatoes on track with arrivals 231 and shipments 715, market steady.
Chicago grain totals show wheat May futures at 69 with high 69 and low 68. Corn May 43% with July 45% and Sept around 45 to 46. Oats May 24% to 27% ranges, rye May 55% with slight variations.
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Chicago on May 20 lists corn futures with No 2 yellow at 42.7 to 42.7 percent, No 3 yellow 42.4 to 42.4, No 4 yellow 4.2 to 4.2, No 5 yellow 40, No 6 yellow 39.14 to 40, No 3 white 44.0 to 44.0, No 4 white 41.4 to 42. Receipts total 172 cars.
The Williamsburg district held a one day conference in Wellman with attendees including F J Oetjen and wife Oskaloosa Th Gutknecht and wife What Cheer A Mueller and wife Victor R Young and wife Guernsey R Grote and wife Lockridge T Co Meibohm and wife Washington E F Hempel and wife Conroy F Walter and wife Homestead H Greif and wife Williamsbane Th Rottmas Marengo W Felton Oxford A Stock near Marengo G Schroeder Wellman.
Seventeen year old Joan Hastings endures a rigid household of aunts Evvie and Babe after her mother Veronica’s past is revealed. Evvie warns of a dangerous path as Joan clings to Veronica’s memory, plans to study geometry, and loses friends Doroth and Hilda to auntly pressure while longing for freedom and love.
Subscribed report by D F Macon highlights brief items from nearby towns. Short notices mention local events, meetings, weather, and community updates with concise details.
Letters and excerpts recount daily life in Aurora and nearby towns. Mentions include Fletcher Motor Co. and filling stations, Home Lumber Co. with Harold Miller, a fatal fire at a Wimmer family home, hog sales by Spencer Reed, a funeral for Mrs. Frank Crosby, a children's parade with an elephant, turkey and poultry details at John A Stewart’s place, and farm work by Earl Emley C 4 Custer and S Hubbell.
Leena Palmer and her daughter Miss Rhea Palmer plan to move from Keota to operate a beautorium in Oskaloosa. They rented Market street space remodeled in ebony and green with seven booths and a reception room and are joined by Orville Fasex of Chicago. Mary Helen and Gaylord stay in Keota a week more to finish heat year.
Milo Kempf bought 629 three week old turkeys from Wellman and will raise them on his Maple-crest hatchery farm east of Wayland. He may invite old friend Henry Field to share a future turkey dinner when the gobblers reach roasting size next fall. Frank Magdefran of Wayland traveled to Washington Friday, likely to arrange horse shipments. The article notes many locals studied in Washington and mentions college chums speaking up after clipping from the Chicago Tribune.
Judge David F. Matchett, Republican, a veteran Appellate Court member, seeks another term. Born 65 years ago in Newton Ta he has held bench roles since 1915 and was noted for strong constitutional expertise. His career includes Cornell Law, Colorado College teaching, and master in chancery appointment.
Aunt Mrs Homer Dayton, Mr Palmer, and her daughter will be among those on hand for the new Beautiforium opening Saturday morning.
Mr and Mrs Max Benda are parents of a baby girl born Tuesday night. Guests Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Alex Gevock include Mrs Frank Bruty and William and Mr and Mrs Cyrus Birka and children. Washington shoppers and local callers are noted among several short social items.
For sale pure bred milk producing Shorthorn bull. Seller E S Herr can be reached by Brighton telephone or through Richland mail route for details.
Iowa agencies gather data on corn acreage and 5 year averages to guide the new farm adjustment act. Hearings will involve producers processors distributors and consumers to tailor production reduction methods and tax policy. Secretary Wallace says the aim is to bring order to current chaos and adapt program with changing conditions.
Vranzen and family and Mr and Mrs Tony Lohr visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Vince Gevoek. A large crowd attended the social in the church fall Monday night. Mrs Jacob Pacha won the quill that was given away.
Baseball standings show Cleveland 18 13 .581 and Washington 18 13 .581. Yesterday New York beat St. Louis 6 5 and Detroit won 7 6 over Boston while Philadelphia defeated Cleveland and Chicago beat Washington. Today games include Chicago at Washington and Detroit at Boston with several NL matchups and rain in Brooklyn at Chicago.
Mr and Mrs B J Holmes visited John Rittenhouse home Sunday bringing a hydrangea for Mothers Day. Albert Maas and Allison Maas with Harold called at Milton Maas home. Duensing house visit by the Maases and Harold. Ora Stumpf ill. Harley Myers and Helen visited N J Benson. Albert Maas Allison Maas Harold and Mrs Wm Koening visited Washington Tuesday. Nate Benson seen Monday afternoon. Imon school ends Friday. Caldwell plans to return next fall. Rainy weather delays corn planting. Lloyd Stagner Vernon and Roy Stagner visited Saturday. Milton Maas family Eleanor Charles William and Mrs B J Holmes spent Saturday afternoon in Washington.
June Sheetz correspondent records names and visits in the Talleyrand area. Families such as Griener Sheetz Tinnes and others are noted with guests, weekday calls, and a birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. Pete L. Griener.
Funeral services for Mrs Bh P Crosby were held yesterday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home with Dr B P Witzigman in charge. A vocal duet by Mrs Carl Hedges and Mrs Remps Hampsher accompanied the service. Pall bearers were Lou Meek Herman Twinam Bruce Dill Lloyd Baster Lauder Kennedy and Jod Valmer. Burial followed in Kia CGirove cemetery.
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