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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1940

Page

2

Antonoff Strokes Course Under Par at Washington Golf

Phil Antonoff, a Washington clothier, shot 34 at the Washington course in a 34 stroke round, finishing one under par with partners Bob Young and Jim Stewart. He stood two under through six holes and missed a record by one to tie Vic Westphal’s 33. Also notes Mr and Mrs Keith Page hosting Mr Page’s Waterloo parents.

Phil Antonoff Washington Clothier Washington Phil Bob Young Jim Stewart Vic Westphal

Hospital Dismissals and Minor Operation Report

Mrs. Ola Brumback of West Chester and Mrs. Clyde Fishburn of Wellman were dismissed yesterday. I. Rothschild underwent a minor operation this morning.

Ola Brumback West Chester Clyde Fishburn Wellman I. Rothschild

Mt Pleasant Track Meet Postponed by Rain

Rain forced a postponement of the Mt Pleasant dual track meet with the Panthers on the Iowa Wesleyan track. A tentative re schedule for next Tuesday afternoon is planned, with a possible triangular meet Friday if Coach Maasdam can arrange it. If not, a busy week includes a Tuesday dual and the Fort Madison Relays on May 8 with a strong Demons squad.

Mt. Pleasant Panthers Iowa Wesleyan Fred Maasdam Mr. Pleasant Fort Madison

Intramural Sports Expand At Washington High School

The Washington High School intramural program under Coach Kenneth Kimberlin grows to include basketball ping pong softball and other activities. Over 150 boys participate with two PE periods for non squad athletes and about four periods of activity weekly.

Washington High Kenneth Kimberlin Kimberlin Shooting Stars Burchard Holden Richard Minick Hawkeyes Hich

Grinnell Relays Invite Grinnell JC Tracksters

Washington A C track athletes from Grinnell Junior College will compete May 4 at Grinnell College Relays. Coach Kenneth Kimberlin plans to send Ed Chuck in the mile, Bill Longer in the half mile, Gordon Carstensen in pole vault, and Charley Thrapp in two hurdle races plus the 100 yard dash. Four may form a relay team. workouts have built them to fair condition for the meet.

Washington Grinnell Bill Longer Gordon Carstensen Charley Thrapp Rtn Kimberlin

Conesville Sidelined From Muscatine Tourney After Strike

Conesville High School is barred from the Muscatine county baseball tournament after a strike by most students over a salary dispute with coach Ralph Crawford. The ruling, by Iowa High School Athletic Association secretary George A. Brown, leaves Muscatine advancing to the final.

Muscatine Iowa Conesville Nichols George A. Brown Iowa High School Athletic Association Everly Ralph Crawford

Refrigerated lockers aid farm food supply says Iowa extensionist

About 75 patrons heard Evelyn Hollen of Iowa State College describe how refrigerated lockers support farm food supply. She urged storing only top quality fruits and vegetables and cautioned that fresh peaches are better than canned and strawberries are best stored fresh. Temperatures should be 10 degrees above zero for fruit and down to zero for vegetables. Frozen fruit should be used soon after removal to prevent rapid deterioration.

Evelyn Hollen Iowa State College Ames Miss Ho Miss Hollen

Standings and results of American and National leagues

Baseball standings and recent results show the American League leaders and team records as Boston Chicago Detroit and Cleveland in play. National League results list Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago New York and St Louis with upcoming matchups noted.

LE Ane Ly Pet Hhoston Cleveland Philadelphia Detroit New York St. Loui Chicago Washington Boston Iain Cleveland St. Louis Barton Brooklyn Ie Pittsburgh Cincinnati Bone Philadelphia A Oi JS St. Louie Cherina Presday Brooklyn

Virginia Stock Visits Grandfather O Wh Clapper

Virginia Stock of Iona City visits her grandfather O Wh Clapper for a few days as part of a family trip.

Virginia Stock Iona Cty

World Wide Guild Considers Banquet Plans

Members of the World Wide Guild for Baptist church girls met at the home of Maxine Mangold. They renamed the group Worthwhile Girls and set a May 7 mother and daughter banquet in the church dining room with officer installation planned.

World Wide Guild Baptist Church Maxine Mangold Leo Mangold J. Fredmund LaVonne Stockman June Goodwin Dorothy Votruba Florence Godwin Helen Brock Betty Ware Verlee Raymond

Mrs Harold Kline Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Harold Kline was hostess at a surprise party for her husband last evening with guests arriving at eight o clock. The honoree received several gifts as desserts including angel food cake and pink and white ice cream with candles on the table. A pinochle game followed with many couples taking part including the Gault Wolfe Brinton Yucker Chorping Goll and family entries.

Harold Kline Mr. Kline

Mrs Milt Denison Hosts E O W Club Meeting

Mrs Milt Denison acted as hostess to members of the E O W Club at her home after the business session last evening Light refreshments were served by Mrs Denison and her daughter Cecil Mrs Vina Man assier attended as a guest The group will meet again in two weeks with Mrs Ernest Garrett presiding

Milt Denison E.O.W. Elub Denison Cecil Vina Manassier Ernest Garrett

Glendale community meeting at school house Thursday April 26

The Glendale community meeting will be held at the school house Thursday evening April 26 with the program starting at 5 o'clock. Attendees are asked to bring fruit salad, cookies, and table service for family. Everyone invited.

Glendale

Officers Installed in VFW Post and Auxiliary

A joint installation of officers for the VFW post and auxiliary followed a 6:30 potluck. Dale Atkinson led the post installation, naming John Pehler as commander and other officers. Stella Palmer installed auxiliary officers including Ethel Burham as president and Mae Yeaman as senior vice president.

V.F.W. Post and Auxiliary Dale Atkinson John Pehler Fred Longer A. E. Palmer Everette Burham George Yeaman Jesse Radan Cio Shockey Clayt Neiswanger Dave McGaffey Ray Watson B. Watson Mode Harbison Ben Holt Sentinel Harold Putnam Bernard Walker Tom Swift Jesse Radda Stella Palmer Ethel Burham Mae Yeaman Helen Little Alice Palmer Mable Atkinson Wilma Richards Angela Shockey Mabel Lemley Hattie Swift Naomi Custer Dorothy McGaffrey Olive Rad

Matilda Wieland Hosts Senior Needle Club at Kron Home

Riverside April 24 Matilda Wieland hosted the Senior Needle club at the A Kron home with three guests and fourteen members. Mrs Hubert Kron assisted serving luncheon. Guests included Mrs Mary Bauer Mrs Herbert Kron of Riverside and Mrs John Myles of Portland Oregon visiting with her mother Mrs Anna Griffin.

Riverside Matilda Wieland A. Kron Hubert Kron Mary Bauer Hebert Kron River@le John Myles Portland Oregon Anna Griffin

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