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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1950
Page
6
Mickey Ballew, former Washington boy, won the championship match in the Illinois state Golden Gloves tournament last night. He ended the bout in the first round.
Lieut. W. G. Eldridge spoke at the Y Men’s club meeting outlining the latest approved plans for national defense and discussed their implications for security and readiness.
In YM gym the Hoopers beat Live Yers 41 to 38 in a tight second game of three. Charlotte Huff led Live Yers with 21 points while Mary Ann Havel led Hoopers with 18 points and Marilyn Kesey added 11.
In WMCA Independent Basketball League action the Shooting Stars beat the Pepperettes to in a close game. Luella Ni elson and Ruth Shaffer each scored 14 for the Stars while Wilma Dennis Ruth Miller led the Pepperettes with eight and Edith Miller had seven. Joanna Krabill led Pepperettes with 19 but the Stars won their second league game and evened the series after Pepperettes won the first meeting.
Creston loses to Lenox 42 to 31 in a class A game on Creston court. McGregor defeats Harpers Ferry 72 to 30 and Winfield beats Lockridge 59 to 27 for Winfield's 22nd straight win. Other results include Harper St Elizabeth over Pleasant Plain 45 26 Ollie over Packwood 39 in overtime Riverside 34 Cosgrove 32 Kalona 46 Iowa City St Patricks 38 Olds 36 Wayland 335 (typo) Winfield 59 27.
Tickets for the Sport Shop Des Moines Hawks basketball game at Washington High School gym Friday night at 8 are available. Reserved and general admission tickets are on sale in advance for the local independent quintet versus the Des Moines professional team. The Hawks lineup includes former Missouri Valley Conference stars. A preliminary game starts at 6:45.
In Wayland a four year old boy Joe refuses to drink cow’s milk after learning from his father that it was cow’s milk. He insists on horse’s milk and refuses to drink any labeled cow’s milk, a quirk his family notes with amusement.
Wayland on February 21 hosted both first and second basketball teams along with cheerleaders and staff for a baked ham dinner in the new school room. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Schantz and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Tschantz, Supt. and Mrs. Berkshire, Prof. and Mrs. Roy Mullenax, Dale Littrel, and Don Pencil home from the Marines. Marie Kauffman, Georgianna Christner and Virginia Myers helped serve.
Actress Arlene Dahl was recovering after doctors removed 40 cactus needles she accidentally sat on in Hollywood. The incident occurred when she toppled into a cactus bed, causing injury but ensuring her quick medical care.
Sheldon junior college defeated the Cardinals 65 to 55 in the first round at Webster City. Dale White led the Cards with 17 points while Allen Johnston added 15 as the Cardinals fought back to tie late before the Sheldon rally.
The report warns that undue exposure to cold and damp conditions promotes influenza and pneumonia outbreaks in pig herds, risking health and productivity.
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