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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1939
Page
4
Junior college scout notes Fred Maasdam allows Cardinals players to vote on tonight’s starting five versus Burlington junior. Authors question if same five would be Maasdam’s choice. Includes editorial quips and miscellaneous verses from local columns.
A local doctor discussed possible options to prevent a man from snoring loudly. The patient admitted to loud snoring and the doctor suggested sleeping in another room as a potential remedy.
A columnist advises readers on writing an anonymous letter by composing mean messages, using irregular typing and spelling, and disguising the envelope. The piece ends with a teaser about shredding the letter to prove cowardice.
The Seotchman proposed marriage and, after a day of waiting, received a positive answer. The telegraph man quips about the lass who waits for cheap night rates while the couple discusses fate and the meaning of the end result. A Lincoln quote about horse sense closes the piece.
Riverside February 6 The ladies of the Riverside Methodist church organized plans for a Fellowship Tea to be hosted in the church parlors on Tuesday February 7. Teas are being held globally as part of the international Fellowship Tea movement. Sorosis Meets Mrs William H Cress hosted a club meeting where Mrs R J Marner reported and Husela Mre Mrs William O Loughlin spoke.
The column surveys George Raft's hair and shoes on set, a bungalow prop for Charlie McCarthy on the Universal lot, and a door note about W C Fields. It also mentions Mischa Auer's appetite, The Meat Miss Manton with Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda, and Peggy Shannon's comeback with a Fox contract and Gene with the Wind auditions.
The article highlights Sweep Revenge, Ralph Byrd, Mary Carlisle, and Robert Allen in a Derby storyline with Old George Winds Hayes in a leading role. Edgar Kennedy, from Keystone Kops fame, joined Mack Sennett after bragging he could whip three men. A brush fire scare near Bel-Air spurred Burns to arm his home with five hundred feet of hose and a large pump in the basement.
A report on The Spirits and Structure of German Fac? fem by Robert A Brady was followed by a round table discussion. Next club meeting set for Mrs O Loughlin's home in February. The Ladies Aid Society at Methodist church met last week with about twenty present. quilting, then lunch prepared by a committee. Delta Dek club entertained at Mrs Edward Bushek's home. Gridge game results listed with honors to Mrs H Rorup, traveling prize to Mrs Rober Smola, and cut award to Mrs John Koyeeny. luncheon served by Mrs John Knittel and Mrs C V Dautre mont.
Coach Fred Maasdam notes an uncertain Cardinals starting lineup for a tough home game against undefeated Burlington. At noon Mangold and Keiper likely start forw ards with McFarland at center alongside Yoder and Herron in the backcourt. Pops Harrison referees the 7 30 tip as both teams seek a season defining win.
Coach Joe Duea's junior high squad faces Sigourney ninth graders Wednesday at 4 15 in a nonleague clash. Last season Washington junior high met Sigourney eighth graders twice, with the same players on this year's ninth grade unit, and both prior games ended in losses.
Mrs Joseph Shalla recovers from a severe flu while her daughter Mrs Joseph Knotek helps at the Shalla home with Arlene Ernest Wilbur and Everett Minke visiting for a youth conference at Crawfordville Attendees include Knotek from the M church and boys from St Pauls Evang church Mrs Hazel Springman visited the Coeu Davisson home near Wellman L Smith and son Frederic joined a business trip
Golden Gloves report from Cedar Rapids notes Clarence Haifley and George Hoston on opening card. Hoston advanced easily, Clarence lost a decision to a Des Moines boxer amid Washington fans who felt he deserved the win. Unclear if remaining Washington boxers will fight tonight or tomorrow. Other local items cover parish, birthdays, hospital visits, visits from Iowa City, Turnipseed family celebrations, and community events.
Gold Medal Meet entries for independent teams at the Y from Feb 27 to Mar 4 have been received. Secretary Leigh Soule said invitations will go to teams within about thirty miles. Four local teams are possible entrants including Mald-Rites the Ex-Cards and a Cooperative Service company team. Williams burg Conesville Sharon Center and Brighton have shown intent to participate. last year 18 teams competed.
Correction states Keokuk led by Jim Shultz won the Keokuk Fairfield game 35 to 32. Bob Foster top scored with 15 points in the matchup played at Keokuk. Washington falls to fourth with Keokuk, Fairfield slips to sixth in league standings.
Large turnout of basketball fans is expected for the county high school tourney at West Chester. Kalona faces Crawfordsville Wednesday at seven, with West Chester vs Brighton and Wellman vs Ainsworth following. Riverside and Crawfordsville are pre tournament favorites. Second round games are set for Thursday night, with the final and consolation Friday.
Washingtons Maid Rites defeated the Williamsburg Crushers 43 to 32 on the Y court. Don McClure scored 13 and Dale Fuhr led with 16 as Washington built a steady lead through all quarters despite missing two key players. They next face Keota and Conesville this week.
The Louisa county basketball tournament will be held February 9 10 and 11 at Wapello with pairings announced. Thursday games feature Letts vs Cotter Columbus Junction vs Wyman Morning Sun vs Wapello Grandview bye. Officials listed include Joseph Duca Merle Makeever and Joe Knotek.
Mrs Dewey Stephens reports Xenia visitors and arrivals including Jamee Clegg returning from Hot Springs Ark Rey Wood returning from a visit with grandmother Hansel Garber Car Long staying with his sister Mea WT Ho Will returns to Pittsburgh Penn Roy Wood and Andre along with Frank Sands visiting Ed Keiper in Besanton Nealsith and Hower Paulegrove attend a Columbus Junction missionary meeting Robert Quinn buys a new Ottawa Sepeenciler Happy Hour club hosts A P Jeffrey home gathering Mr and Mrs A P Jeffrey travel to Washington to meet Vane Wallate
Locals in Clay report a string of social events as residents plan for spring departures. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Smith hosted guests, Viola Morgan and son Jane visited Washington, and John Suvuten treated members to dinner. W O Morgan hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Myrie Jones of Richland Wy, with Myrie Jones visiting for several years. W A Morgan of north Richland joined Friday dinner hosts, followed by an afternoon at the Morgan home with Julia Dawson and her daughter Barbara.
Ruth Gideon reports in Bethel Feb 6 on the Older boys and girls conference at Crawford Day. Jean Walker elected president for the year. Betty Ann Robeson attended funeral of Mrs Robeson. Ronald and Rand Ornduff welcomed newborn. Local visits include Davis family repairs and cattle shipment to Havre. various neighbors called and assisted.
Ainsworth music instructor Mi Bishop has selected six girls to sing in the sextet for the contest at Wash. The lineup includes Wilma Aa Martha Wylie Mildred Pressly Esther Wolf Altea Bette Burine Lois Fitzgerald and Edith Meg celsen ie. They will perform Nursery Rhymes by Pearl G Curran and The Lilacs Are Bloom by Tysonn Preharne.
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