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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
2
Markets report weak demand and lower bids in Chicago. Best light hogs sold at 3.50, heavy weights at 3.00 to 3.25. Cattle receipts 16,000, calves slow and weaker, cows and heifers steady. Sheep receipts 13,000 with lambs weak to lower. 6,000 direct to packers.
Cash grain close reports wheat prices across varieties with 3 red at 69 14, 3 mixed 30 %% and 4 mixed 59. Corn shows 2 mixed 33 14 to %, 4 mixed 31, 1 yellow 33 %, 2 yellow 33 15 to 4 %, 3 yellow 23 44 6 yellow 31 %, 2 white 35 %. Oats list 2 mixed 21, 2 white 23 % to 25, 3 white 22 to 23 %, 4 white 21 1 to 22. Rye none. Barley 4 .
Grain receipts show 21 cars of wheat, 8 2 cars of corn, and 3 cars of oats. Data indicates modest throughput across staple cereals.
Des Moines market report shows combined hog receipts at 21 concentrates with price totals and regional bids noted. Market observers track hog totals, weight ranges, and steady demand from packers as buyers compete for available lots.
Hog yards and seven packing plants report 58 100 head for 48 hours ending 8 am today, up from a week and a year ago. Prices vary by weight from 140 to 550 pounds with light weights at 2.40 to 3.05 and heavy weights up to 3.00. Slaughter hogs sold slowly with average marketing volume for Monday.
The May market bulletin lists butter at 12 785 tubs with grade splits from 12 to 16 1 4 cents, eggs at 4 005 cases with fresh and dirties priced between 9 and 13 cents, cheese at 11 cents for various styles, and live poultry with turkeys and hens around 15 to 19 cents. Potatoes move on track with 147 cars. US shipments total 645 cars with regional varieties priced across multiple grades.
A Chicago wire service grain table lists May July and Sept futures for WHEAT CORN and OATS with varied open high low and close values. It also shows MYE figures and blank entries indicating incomplete data.
In historical practice almond oil came from bitter almonds by water distillation. Modern method uses apricot kernels as the main source, replacing the bitter variety in the production process.
Des Moines health officials warn against rapid tanning and sunburn. Guidance urges avoiding sun between 10:00 A M and 3:00 P M and gradual exposure to new skin. They caution children burn quickly and severe sunburn can be fatal, with meningitis risk. protect head eyes and wear dark glasses.
Ed Scrowther, 26, of Madrid, suffered a broken leg from a failed jail break yesterday after leaping 20 feet from a washroom window. Funeral details noted for William C. Strickler in Marshalltown. W. F. Desenberg of Norwalk dies of heart attack. Clet Black, 19, gets two years for concealed weapons. Homer A. Fuller jailed six months for bootlegging. Webster County residents petition Congress to include Iowa farm land in reconstruction program.
Dr John W Woods his wife and two sons with a guide were overturned by high waves on Clear Lake. Two Mason City men rescued them after a chilly dip. Also in Des Moines Iowa federal officials will inspect aircraft and issue pilot and mechanic licenses in June across nine Iowa cities with a schedule listing dates and locations.
AMES May 23 INS Howard Lewis Iowa State college student has designed a device intended to aid manufacturers in producing higher quality tile. MANCHESTER May 23 INS authorities reported no trace found of Raymond Collins Marshalltown Harold Wallace Waterloo and Dubuque who escaped by sawing their way out of the county jail. CHEROKEE May 23 INS Cherokee county voters will ballot Tuesday on a 1 300 000 road bond proposition.
Early recount figures in the Waterloo municipal election show Mayor M J Morgan with a slight lead over defeated candidate H K Lichty. Morgan was declared the winner as the ballot count continues to be finalized.
A brief Mount Ayr report notes a fatal incident involving a father and son with limited readable details on date and circumstances.
Des Moines reports the funeral for William George Harrison aged 78. He practiced law here for 55 years, longer than any local attorney. Harrison passed away, closing a lengthy public legal career.
In Oskaloosa on May 23 a minor collision occurred when Joe Vander heiden’s truck struck a driverless car owned by Pete Hasselman. Wind pushed the Hasselman vehicle from its parking spot into the road.
Willis Jones aged 29 and Donald Ni colle aged 21 were sentenced to 11 years in the penitentiary and paroled after pleading guilty to breaking and entering.
County Coroner Carpenter declared the death in Dr H A Elmquist dental office accidental due to anesthesia and said a death certificate would be issued.
Cedar Falls Mayor W. S. Willard was confined to his home after a 20 foot fall from a rung of a ladder at his residence. The ladder broke causing the accident and injuries.
Dr. A. H. Upham, president of Miami University Oxford Ohio, will deliver the commencement address to Iowa State Teachers College graduates on May 30 in Cedar Falls.
A course for blind persons over 21 will run from May 31 to July 9 at the state school for the blind. The program covers Braille, alphabet, and industrial work and will be offered at no charge. VINTON May 22 INS reports a notice of upcoming session.
A Des Moines dispatch notes a fire starting in a paper facility with initial reports focusing on origin and possible causes as investigators inspect the scene. Details remain sparse as authorities assess damage and assess safety implications for the surrounding area.
Seed market reports higher prices for ted clover with fair to good 10.00 to 12.50 up to 13.50 for choice and 14.0 for fancy. Sweet and Alsike clover range from 4.00 to 13.00. Timothy hay sits at 3.15 with choice 3.95 and fancy 3.50. Quiet market tone.
Miss Josephine R. McKevitt daughter of Mrs Johanna McKevitt became the bride of Mr John Clossin son of Mr and Mrs George Clossin at St Marys church Moline. Rev Enos Barnes officiated the nuptial mass. Miss Dorothy Clossin maid of honor and Mr J J McKevitt best man. Wedding breakfast for 25 relatives followed. The couple will reside in Rock Island. Out of town guests included Miss Julia McKevitt and Mrs L F Payne of Washington Ia Virginia and Genesa Payne Riverside and Princeton attendees.
Legion Drum Corps held a practice and picnic supper last evening at Twin Bridges west of Washington. About seventy five members and their families attended the informal event.
A chute at the Davidson Furniture store was put out by the automatic water sprinkler system with negligible damage.
DES MOINES May 28 1982 INS Phil Strong Iowan and author of State Fair may attend the 1982 fair he told Secretary A R Corey in a letter.
Des Moines report states that the midwestern meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and affiliated groups will be held in Omaha in 1933, with convention delegates deciding the location.
Mt Pleasant residents vote to issue twenty five thousand dollars in school bonds. The sum, combined with insurance proceeds from the burned old building, finances the construction of a new school.
Storm Lake May 23 reports plans for a Sermee Poses and sanitarium project announced by Dro J Swallum and J. A. Vary, outlining proposed construction and local impact.
The Fortnightly club drama department invites members to a 6 o clock picnic supper Monday evening at Mrs. Carl Roberts home. The event will be social and include a business meeting.
The Business and Professional Women's club will meet with the Senior Girl Reserves at the Y for dinner at 6 15 on Wednesday evening May 25. Notify Mary Briley by May 23 if excused or bringing a guest. Country club women have a golf breakfast at 7 30 at the club on May 5. notify Mrs Templeman. The Woman's Missionary Society of Bethel Church meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Steward Applegate. The Rosemary club meets Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Glenn Thompson. date change noted. Senior Girl Reserves will be
More than 250 delegates from 70 councils gathered in Fort Dodge for the opening of the 81st Knights of Columbus state convention. A solemn high mass by Rev C P Sweeney of Fort Dodge opened events followed by Rev George O'Brien of Humboldt delivering the sermon. Mayor Findlay and Fort Dodge grand knight J H Nitchell welcomed the delegates before executive session.
Iowa City May 23. High schools in the Iowa debating league will argue the resolution that at least half of state and local revenues come from non tangible property sources. Prof A Craig Baird announced the division into classes A and B to reduce debating costs and winners in each group will be announced in spring.
Guests of the Y W Wednesday night dinner attend the Business and Professional Women's club. The Navajo club will meet with Mrs F R Man Wednesday afternoon. The H H Bridge club will meet with Mrs Ray Cox Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock.
Thursday the Pansy Hill social group gathers May 26 with Mrs Farr Kephart to plan an ice cream social and share comfort blocks. The Wellston and Havre clubs also meet with local hosts for social activities and a quilt display. Kings Heralds hold a 5 PM pot luck at Mrs J H Peet's home.
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