Iowa graduates highlight commencement exercises at state university
David B. Pearson earned a master’s in educational psychology during today’s Iowa university commencement. Also noted: Vincent and Mrs. Sojka of Washington report the birth of a son, John Michal, Jan. 31 at an Iowa City hospital. Don Statler Rex Huston and Bob Redlinger attend mechanics school in Des Moines as Sam Simmering of Coast-to-Coast travels to Minneapolis for the dealer meeting February 6 to 9 at the Nicollet hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Pearson
Frank Pearson
Iowa University
Vincent Sojka
Washington
John Michal
Iowa City
Don Statler
Rex Huston
Bob Redlinger
Long Sales Service
Mechanics School
Des Moines
Sam Simmering
Minneapolis
Nicollet Hotel
Eight Quintets Compete in County Jr High Tournament
Eight Washington county junior high school teams entered the second annual county tournament to be held Thursday February 1 at the YMCA and Saturday February 12 at the high school. First round games start Thursday evening with Ainsworth versus Wellman at 5 pm Kalona vs Brighton 6 pm Riverside vs West Chester 7 pm and Washington versus Crawfordsville at 8 pm. Winners meet Saturday with consolation and final games scheduled for seven and eight pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
YMCA
Ainsworth
Wellman
Kalona
Brighton
Riverside
West Chester
Washington
Crawfordsville
Cardinals overpower Marshalltown to stretch win streak
Washington junior college Cardinals won their seventh straight, beating Marshalltown 81 to 67. Low scorers Leland Schmitt and regulars struggled yet Bob Noonan and Joe Sweet sparked the rally as the Cardinals opened a 20 point cushion and finished strong.
Burlington Grays Beat Washington Demons 47 to 16 in Varsity Clash
Burl ington's Gray hounds dominate the Washington Demons 47 to 16 on their floor as Crandall Wadrutka and McBride each pop 15. Bob Kleese leads Washington with 7 while Messenger scores 14 for the Demons. Burlington reserves win 50 to 38 in the preliminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Crandall
Brock Intend
Schmitt
Wageoner
Kleese
Bauer Ee Carter
Maxwell Wi
Redhlinger
Sweet Ee
Stanley Ey
Murphy
Tanner i
Noonan Earls
Johnston
White
Duvall
Putman
Burlington
Wylie
Coats
Tompkins
Marshalltown
Howard Ae
Wadrutka
Meldah
McBride
Johnson Ee
Yeager Ae
Gravatt Wright Nusbaum Thuleen
Women’s League
Becker
Stevens
Payne
Smith
Wilson
Schniede
McGill
Detrich
Gorham
Reaugh Wee
Messenger Ee
Hedberg
Kiffith
Gesling Gustafson
Chick
A Sorrell
Ia. Ar
Lewis McCullough Mae
Preiff
Seale
Lloyd ~E. Little
E. Wolfe
Morrison
Phillips Drug (O
Zeck
Phillips
Custer
C. Crone
Sorrell
Asain
Murdock
Walker
Washington Junior High Falls to Muscatine Quintet
Washington's junior high basketball team lost 32 to 18 to Muscatine in a preliminary game on the high school floor last night. Muscatine led 10 to 7 after the first quarter and 15 to 10 at halftime, pulling away in the second half to a 21 to 14 margin at the start of the final period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MccConnell
Washington Junior College
Cardinals
Marshalltown
McConnell
Cardinal
Washington
Leland Schmitt
Junior Bauer
Paul Maxwell
Schmitt
Washington Junior High School
Muscatine
Washington Five
Muskies
Comets Reach Semi Final in Eastern Iowa Tourney
The Comets defeated West Liberty Legion 59 to 50 to advance to an Eastern Iowa Independent basketball semi final against Kalona at West Liberty. Martin led with 28 points, Norris 17, McFarland 12, while Janney topped West Liberty with 18. The Comets led 24 to 19 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlin Brothers’ Sport Shop Comets
Kalona
West Liberty
West Liberty Legion
Martin
Comets
Norris
McFarland
Janney
Norris Martin
McFarland Ee
Herron
Kiesey
Wiese
Janney Ey
Heath T Ty
Willig
Wieneke
Our Sport Shop Comets
Xalona
Wellman Wildcats Top West Chester In County Tilt
Wellman defeats West Chester 42 to 34 in a county tournament rematch. Don Swartzendruber held to five points while Topping nets 15 for Wellman. Kenneth Young leads West Chester with 19 points. Wellman commits fewer fouls and earns 12 extra points from penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Fieb
West Chester Trojans
Wellman
Keota
Light Piped Around Corners With Fosterite Plastic
Westinghouse engineer Dr Richard C Hitchcock demonstrates a flexible projector bending into a U shape to cast light around corners using Fosterite, a new plastic, at Pittsburgh. The setup aims to permit light to be directed around obstacles in practical applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Hitchcock
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Otumwa Team to Play Washington Y Tonight at Eight
Artemas Brown of the YMCA announces a volleyball match tonight at eight between an Otumwa team and the Washington Y. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artemas Brown
YMCA
Ottumwa
Washington
Danville narrowly defeats Wayland 36 to 35 in thriller
Danville high school outlasted Wayland Bombers 36 to 35 after breaking a 35 35 tie in the final minutes. Charley Nealey scored 13 for Danville while Merv Wigsti limited Bob Gugeler to five. Arnold Roth added nine in the second half as Wayland edged ahead early before the late finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Danville High School
Wayland Bombers
Danville
Charley Nealey
Merv Wigsti
Bob Gugeler
Ledru Kauffman
Arnold Roth
Wayland Wins Second Game 27 to 19
Wayland defeated Burlington junior varsity opponents 27 to 19 in the second game. The Bombers plan a Monday night home meeting with Burlington JV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Bombers
Burlington
Winter Care of Tractors
Farm tractors not used in winter require more servicing than draining the radiator and sheltering. Proper steps include battery maintenance, fuel stabilizer, oil change, and protective storage to prevent corrosion and starting difficulties.
Social Calendar for St Josephs Circle and Local Groups
Notices list a series of upcoming social events across many local organizations including St Josephs circle potluck, Presbyterian church parties, YWCA meetings, Rainbow Girls at the Masonic Temple, Alma Hearne Hollands missionary society, American Legion auxiliary luncheon, Washington Saddle Club guest night, and multiple American Home II gatherings with meal details, dates and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
U. PF. Church
John Owen
Ywca Board
YWCA
Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Department of Music
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Alma Hearne Holland
WSCS
Methodist Church
Good Will Club
Iva Simpson
Ernest Garrett
Catholic Daughters of America
VFW
Ainsworth Ces School of Instruction
Milo Steele
Wayland Auxiliary Plans Chicken Supper and March of Dimes Gift
The Wayland Legion auxiliary met at the hall Thursday evening with hostesses Mrs. Bill Thoma Mrs. Dale Goode and Mrs. Cal Clark. They planned a chicken supper for Friday evening February 18 and voted to give $5 to the March of Dimes. New silverware trays and china ware are being purchased. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Legion Auxiliary
Bill Thoma
Dale Goode
Cal Clark
Shower for Geraldine Kisor in Wayland
Mrs. Richard Benge and her mother Mrs. Max McGuire entertained fifteen women at the McGuire home in Wayland for a miscellaneous shower honoring Geraldine Kisor, a bride of the month. Games followed, then the honoree opened gifts and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Kisor
Richard Benge
Max McGuire
McGuire
Wayland
Geraldine Kisor
Birthday Observed for Mrs Cassius Crossett on Feb 3
The community noted the birthday of Mrs Cassius Crossett on February 3, celebrating her 72nd year. Family and friends extended best wishes as the milestone was marked in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius Crossett
Lodge Initiation At Friday Rebekah Meeting
Mrs. Winnie Belter Mrs. Leo Mangold and Laura Jane Stewart were initiated at the Rebekah lodge meeting Friday evening at 7 30 o'clock at the IOOF hall. Mrs. Ted Morgan noble grand presided. The March refreshment committee announced as follows Mr and Mrs Howard Baker Mr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Belter
Leo Mangold
Laura Jane Stewart
Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Ted Morgan
Noble Grand
Howard Baker
Brighton Homemakers Hold Sewing Clinic and Meeting
Mrs. Ira Saunders hosted a Wednesday sewing clinic with twenty Brighton women. Ruth Foster led lessons on measurements pattern fitting and fabric use. A Friday all day session featured practical sewing, buttonholes and zipper sewing with a cooperative noon dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Homemakers
Ira Saunders
Ruth Foster
County Home
Gertie Grainline
Insect Control Efforts In Alaska Wartime Study
Federal entomologists continue wartime research to protect military forces in Alaska from biting insects during the short Arctic summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Local Social Notice Names Attend Reception
Mrs Beenblossom and Mr Beenblossom join Mr and Mrs Clark Baker Mrs Ted Givans Evelyn Givans Mrs Vina Manassier Mable Johnson Doyle Jarrard and Floyd Murdock at the neighborhood reception honoring community couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beenblossom
Clark Baker
Ted Givans
Evelyn Givans
Vina Manassier
Mable Johnson
Doyle Jarrard
Floyd Murdock
Cedar Homemakers Hold Sewing Lesson at Prairie Flower Church
Cedar Township Homemakers met at Prairie Flower church for a lesson on Making a Simple Garment led by Ruth Foster county home economist. They learned to cut and sew a garment that fits without trying on, using one model for measuring and pattern comparison with emphasis on accuracy. A second all day meeting with lunch will be held at Mrs Maurice Crawford's home to finish dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Township
Prairie Flower Church
Ruth Foster
Miss Foster
Maurice Crawford
Raymond Whisler
Farm Bureau
Glen Fuhy
Ralph Herr
Rober, Roberts
Parl Boorh
Black buck antelope sometimes called Indian antelope
The term black buck is used to refer to the Indian antelope in some contexts. The name variation reflects regional naming practices without changing the species.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Foster Bagge
Iowa
Wolf’s Flower
Nanking
Liuho
Yangtze River
Pukow
Washington, Lowa
Demons
Grayhounds
Washington High School Demons
George Bowman
Bob Kleese
Bob Weber
Messenger
Gosling
Junior High
Ayer
Dixie Dugan
Hodeenvills
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Blondie
Chic Young
St. Joseph’s Circle
Ralph Zeck
Ann Judson Circle
Ray Sojka
E. Jefferson
H. H. McCleery
Sam Turkington
BE. H. Messer
Washington Saddle Club
Wayland Auxiliary
Lodge
A. m
Presbyterian Echurch
Chamberlin Bros
Mrs. Saunders
Cedar Homemakers
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