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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1949
Page
2
The 49ers beat the Modernettes 24 to 8 at the YMCA gym to close the Junior High girls YWCA season. McConnell led scoring with 12 points, Gault six, Snyder four, and Ahrens two. Barb Davison led Modernettes with six points. Kunik added two.
Dismissed today: Wesley Rinner and several residents including Mrs. Walter Westen Mrs. Roy Roberts and son Pack wood Mrs. Harvey Hofer Keota Mrs. John Cupp and Mrs. Les ter Fry Wellman. Birth today: Mr and Mrs James Meek Brighton report a son born at 8 43 a m.
Washington junior college prepares for opening game against Muscatine on April 8 with Coach John McConnell leading an 18 man squad. Key pitcher Tom Murphy supported by Allen Johnston and Bill Putman. Infielders and outfielders named include Max Fulton Paul Maxwell Keith Williams Leland Schmitt Dick Holmes Bob Noonan Joe Sweet Dale White Sam Young Dick Dare Dean Garrett Gerald Humble Jerry Denisen Leo Olsen.
Demons track team under coaches Bob Weber and George Bowman targets the Little Six indoor meet in Town City on April 8. Thirteen boys will compete in events that include Ray Carter in shot put Andy Hayter in the mile Jerry Johnson in the half mile Harold Messenger and Jim Redlinger in the 440 Joe Sotelo Bob Kleese and Hubert Simons in sprints and relays with a mile relay quartet of Simons Stanley Koeh and Thornton. After the Little Six meet the squad travels to Muscatine for a triangular with Muskies Mt. Pleasant slated for April 14 at seven p.m.
Emma Anderson Study group gathered Friday afternoon at the Methodist church to review chapters from Newness of Life. The April 22 meeting will be the last in the current series with 22 members attending the hostess pair of Mrs. Tom Brookhart and Mrs. F M Mahin serving refreshments.
Mrs Myrtle Finke hosted Thursday for members of the Fairview Community Club. Mrs J C Rhea presided and roll was answered with memos. Show items were treasured keepsakes and a luncheon was served. The May meeting will be hosted by Mrs Robert Henderson.
Charles Aller of Keota, a former star athlete and three sport letterman, begins another season with the Iowa State Teachers Panthers at Cedar Falls. He competed in the 50 yard high hurdles and high jump at Des Moines AAU indoor meet and aims to lead the Panthers in outdoor meets starting April 9 against Drake.
Walter Farrell president of the Washington Softball association announces a special meeting of members on Tuesday evening April 5 in City Hall. The gathering will start at 7:30 PM in the Legion post recreation room to discuss important issues for the upcoming softball season.
Notices list Rainbow Girls attend Methodist church and meetings at Masonic Temple and YWCA. Activities include executive board, installation practice, Bible department, public library lectures, music, lit, craft classes, PTA luncheon, and various club gatherings with locations and times. Bring items for Japan and pot luck dishes.
Health Unit urges Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever inoculation for campers and outdoor lovers. Emphasizes early cancer treatment, child health conferences, and well water safety during rainy season. Reports on clinic visits in Kalona and Crawfordsville with an April date for the next x.y clinic at Dr Boice’s office.
The Presbyterian Women's Service Guild held a sacrificial luncheon Friday at 1 PM at the church. A song meditation and prayer preceded the meal, followed by a mission offering.
Myrtle Cram and Joyce Marie join Headliners 4 H Club group two joining 15 members plus guest Mrs Glenn Thompson. Janice Thompson, president, conducts meeting. Carolyn Schantz presents Flag Etiquette. Beverly Palmer speaks on How to Make a Small Room Seem Larger. Mrs Cloyce Stewart leads Refinishing Furniture. Refreshments served by Mrs Lloyd Stout.
The YWCA mixer Tuesday night features a "Bring a Bar of Soap Night" in the YWCA room at 7:30. Attendees will pack and ship soap bars to Fidvi iecon in Japan for use by Japanese YWCA workers. Also on hand are greeting cards for sale to benefit the Mixer treasury and demonstrations in knitting and leather tooling.
Mrs. Ted Morgan noble grand presided at the Rebekah lodge meeting held Friday at the 100 F hall. Questions in the box will be answered by the Rebekah assembly president at the district convention on April 13. Thirteen candidates were balloted. May refreshment committee named: several couples and individuals listed. Refreshments served by Milo Steele and committee.
The Home Builders class of the Methodist church held a cooperative supper Friday at 6 30 oclock in the church. Thirty four attended. After a business meeting Mrs Walter Messer introduced the program with a vocal solo by Louise Wilcox and a violin solo by Rev Smith with Mrs Smith. A Gethsemane CA movie was shown. Dinner was organized by Mr and Mrs Messer Mr and Mrs William Bell and Mr and Mrs Albert Mills.
Mrs Victor Blattner and Mrs Dc R McCutchhen served as hostesses at the Past Matron's cooperative dinner Friday night at 6 30 o'clock in the Masonic Temple. Seven members and five guests attended. Mrs H M Dodder, president.
Jeanette Elaine Choate daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Choate hosted a Friday evening party for classmates and friends celebrating her twelfth birthday. The event featured party games folk dancing and refreshments by Mrs Choate. The cake with twelve candles floral centerpieces and assorted rabbit duck chicken and Easter lily ice cream molds complemented gifts including an April Fool joke package. Guests included Dean Willey Linda Brindley Patty Stewart Jim White Dick Gorham Janet Crone Sally Miller Billy McKinney and Max Embree.
At the organization’s business meeting, Mrs. Paul Snaken berg and Mrs. Johanna Peterson were named to the May committee. The notice ends with a classified-style setup for publication.
The text outlines glycerine applications in food preservation and anatomy, perfumes, calico printing, leather-making, wine making, explosives production, antifreeze mixtures, and ink and lubricant manufacture.
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