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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1934

Page

2

Market Report on Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Hogs: 7 000 head with 6 500 by product, steady market. shippers took 100 head, some sold over 1 000. Scattered sales from 3.60 downward. Cattle: 200 calves 26. Compared with Friday last week heavy steers scarce, 15 to 25 cents higher on active market. Best heifers 6.85. Light cattle sold off early but recovered, generally 25 to 40 cents lower. Sheep: 5 000. week shows no doubles from feeders, 20 190 direct. Spring lambs 2 to 50 cents higher. clip offerings little changed with sharp early gains.

Shippera

Chicago Produce Roundup May 26 Market Notes

Chicago May 26 produce report records steady markets across eggs butter poultry and potatoes. Eggs receipts 27 416 cases extra firsts 14 firsts 14 percent dirties 12. Butter receipts 10 295 tubs specials 23 24 extras 22 29 22 firsts 20. Poultry receipts 15 trucks fowls 8 broilers 21 leghorns 16 ducks 12 geese 6 turkeys 15 roosters 7. Potatoes on track 297 arrivals 74 shipments 62 market steady.

Chicago

Washington No 26 A P A M Regular Meeting Notice

Washington No 26 A P A M announces a regular meeting on the first Friday of each month. ry E Turner W M A W Yard secretary.

Washington Ry E. Turner W. M Yard

Passenger Train Schedules and Stops Listed in Notice

Daily and weekly schedules for trains No 3 4 11 1 83 81 429 430 93 21 22 94 and others from California to Washington completed with stop details at counties cities and stations including Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Aller ton Princeton Spickards Excel sior Springs Liberty and FE Paso. Westbound and eastbound times shown with note on California passenger discharges and county seat stops.

Wealington-Oskaloosa California FE Paso Brighton Fairfield Eldon Belknap Centerville Seymour Allerton Princeton Spick

Commencement Party Transforms Inn for JWCC Event

Washington junior college held a commencement party at Ye Olde Inn with 93 diners and senior girls as waitresses. Tom Duncan hosted, Wendall Shaffer introduced, and local figures spoke on time use while music interludes featured Helen Melinski and Virgil Wittmer.

Washington Junior College Tom Duncan Wendall Shaffer Helen Melinski Duane Peterson Coe College Melinski Virgil Wittmer Duncan

Cash Sern CHICAGO May 26 Corn Prices Reported

Chicago May 26 cash corn prices listed with No. 2 yellow 54 to 56 cents per bushel No. 3 yellow 43 to 54 No. 2 White 59 to 60.

Chicago

Pleasant Plain community notes and graduation roundup

Mr and Mrs Paul Swift of San Diego visited over Mother's Day at the Mineart home and called on Rotzinger and Mineart residences. Brighton commencement exercises last week drew many locals with Lee Emery Harvey Farrier and Dora Dunbar among graduates. Dora Dunbar earned perfect attendance for four years. A newly married couple Orval and Mrs Farrier live with his parents while he assists his father. Visitors included Frank Hesseltine and Rathmel families. Farmers report plowing corn harrowing rolling and some planting. No chinch bugs in corn yet though oats are infested. H W Mineart and family joined a noodle supper and social evening hosted by the St Josephs ladies group East Pleasant Plain. Howald Tuckers spent Sunday with kin.

Sandy Hook Paul Swift San Diego California Frank Hesseltine Near Washington Sam Hesseltine Frank Rathmel Ning Dunbar H. W. Mineart Sth Ladies of

News Notes of Our Neighboring Communities

Local column by D. Macon reports brief items from nearby towns. Short notices include civic happenings, arrivals and departures, church events, and school milestones gathered by the Journal’s subscription representative.

Fire and gratitude from a Washington county town

The letter describes a devastating fire near the Belt Line and local packing houses, appreciating preserved records and praise for the paper and bookkeepers. John A. Babcock of the Iowa Livestock Commission Co. thanks readers, notes hogs moved to market, and reports temporary HQ setup with Stock Yards Co. assistance. Mrs Lou Rhodebeck and Glenn Pratt are thanked for local support, while C. W. Lins and others are mentioned as town visitors and neighbors.

Washington County John A. Babcock Iowa Livestock Commission Co Chicago John Frank Macon Washington Town Frank Niagara Falls Stock Yards Co S&s

District No 4 notes and social visits around Olds

Lela Iiler reports on No 4 district events at Clarence Grossenos and Olds. Families including Nouia Vaulkner and Marjorie, W Gray and B Reed with Ben Miller, Winifred Ragan, John Wheelans, and Golia Miller attend picnics, dinners, and Sunday visits. Mrs Boyd Stephens Myrla travel to Iowa City. dental work and local chores noted.

Nouia Vaulkner Marjorie of Olds Tommy Harveys Marjorie

Grain price ranges live from Chicago market close

Grain table reports mixed moves across wheat corn oats and rye with May and July quotes. Prices show slight gains for some contracts while others slip, reflecting trading activity in Chicago futures.

Noble Iowa town notes and local curiosities

The item records community details from Wayland and Noble including a Journal correspondent note, local farming chatter about plowing by Decoration Day, and mentions of residents such as Dick Peters of Brighton, Mrs. Ella Skinner, W. S. Cochran, Mrs. Frank Young, Otto Frey and Hannah Graber. It highlights town pride, commerce, and a busy postmaster.

Journal Wayland Ella Skinner Crawfordsville W. S. Cochran Coppock Frank Young Iola Kansas Otto Frey Hannah Graber Otto Noble Mr. Frey Floyd Shockley

Stocks and farm life notes from Crawfordsville region

The page shares anecdotes about local farming families including John Work and son near Eureka, Joe Wolfer’s rain wish, Ralph Kauffman in Coppoc! with cattle on grass, and praise for a spring of water. It mentions P. L. Niekkolaus in Crawfordsville with a two ton team, visiting relatives from Nebraska, and Crawfordsville’s new lighted hall park viewed at night.

Ralph Kauffman Coppoc J. Harley Rhea Crawfordsville Crawordaville

Open road call likely to heal motor cop whistle

Readable phrase hints at a rural or roadside scene where travelers answer a call on the open road and a police officer’s whistle is noted. The fragment suggests a moment of travel or pursuit but lacks concrete names, places, or dates.

Local Social Notes From Keota Area

Chores at the Will Stafford residence are noted amid his illness. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rouse with Karl Libe, and Mrs. Joy McGraw with her daughter spending time with Mrs. H. J. Brenneman near Keota for the 76 Center club. A small shower occurred Monday, welcomed by residents.

Will Stafford Will Clyde Rouse Karl Libe Joy McGraw H. J. Brenneman Ed Gretter Keota 76 Center Club

Sunset social notes from Havre area families

Jean and Mary Cherryholmes visited Havre school Wednesday with jluth and Juanita Baker. Mr and Mrs Griff Davis and Tonyn were Thursday evening callers at John D Jones. Florence Hauenstein was a caller at G W Mastham Friday. Honor Mary Mitchell has spent days with grandparents W H Mitch ells. John D Jones family were Sunday dinner rests at John Shebeck home. Jake Schrader enjoyed Sunday dinner with his parents in Washington. A family dinner at Frank Bailey home Sunday honored Mrs Bailey's father Mr Sewell whose birthday was Monday. Dale Mitchell shot a large horned owl Saturday afternoon in their timber with a 51 inch wing spread. Geo Chalupa family visited Sam Barker Tuesday evening.

Golila Miller Will Millers Robert Turnipseed Flwyn Gardener Everette Miller Rnbie Gid Clifford Thompson Boyd Stephens Myr la Iowa City Jim Brooks W. Gray Jean Mary Cherryholmes Havre Jluth Juanita Baker Griff Davis Tonyn John D. Jones Florence Hauenstein G. W. Mastham Honor Mary Mitchell W. H. Mitchells John Shebeck Jake Schrader Jim Schrader Washington Frank Bailey Geo. Chalupa Sam Barkers

Rainy Monday brings mild relief to Neenblossom area

Neenblossom notes a welcome rain Monday afternoon while residents recall weekend visits. Joe McConnell from Town University plans to finish exams this week and return to New York. Local families mention Sunday gatherings and driving a Chevrolet coach. Pine Grove school reports Miss Mary Van Horn concluding a successful year with a 6:30 basket supper and a movie outing for her pupils.

Ainsworth Rf. R Orle O'Connor Elmer McClure Louie Shroeder Mack Wallace Robert Drennan Iowa City West Liberty Marvin Lambert Fe Vieitine Pine Grove Mary van Horn

Mace Restored for Lima Police After 25 Years

Lima Police Chief Ward Taylor says discarded mace will be restored to officers in the 50,000 population city. He believes it offers a more effective option than a gun in certain circumstances.

Lima Ward Taylor

Archaeologists link Uncle Remus tales to ancient Syria

Oriental Institute researchers at the University of Chicago report that the Uncle Remus stories of Southern origin likely began in ancient Syria. They describe how various changes over time shaped the tales into their current form.

Chicago Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago Uncle Remus Ancient Syria

Republican State Senate Candidate Seeks Support in Washington Henry District

A Republican candidate for State Senate in the Washington Henry district seeks backing ahead of the June 4 primary. The campaign emphasizes party alignment and local issues in the county race.

District Court of Wellington County R. Noonan Henry-Washington Co Ieary Washington Washington-Henry Co

Smallest Spider Found Claims Tiny Size in Australia

A claim cites a spider of the spider family measuring one fortieth of an inch as the smallest insect of its class. Researchers note uncertainty about the creature’s classification and origin while reporting the remarkable tiny size.

Spider

Police Registers Every Two Years With Fingerprints and Photo

A policy requires all residents to register with the police biennially. The process includes filing fingerprints photos and measurements and issuing identification cards. The measure aims to maintain current resident records and improve identification procedures.

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