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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1940

Page

6

Cotter edges Crawfordsville teams in tight games

Cotter won two close games against Crawfordsville on Crawfordville floor. Thomas scored nine points to help Cotter reserve win 19 12 while the Cotter varsity rolled to 35 21 in a Tri County contest. The Blue Devils face Ainsworth in the sectionals at Winfield on February 28 with season tickets selling for 1.25 adults and .75 students for all five sessions.

Cotter Crawfordsville Crawfordville Thomas Jead Cotter Quick Williams Blue Devils Ainsworth Winfield

Ruegsegger buys Wellman house at auction

In Wellman on February 22 the C Ruegsegger estate home sold at auction to A C Ruegsegger with purchase price noted as 2500 dollars. Funeral services for Mrs. Sanford Smith were held at Wellman Methodist Church with Rev. P M Conant officiating and music by Mrs. Lyall Smith. Casket bearers included Pierre Huffman Jim Bryant HH B Rugg Calvin Griffith and Jesse.

Forrest Jones Lloyd Miller Betty Keota George Miller Franklin R. Lewis Max Barbara Fjelland Roy McClintic Wayland Lewis McClintic Methodist Church Leo Kinsinger Paul Hann Ft. Madison P. M. Conant Arvid Steninger Lyle Wade Lawrence Whetstine John Durst Donald Fleming Richard Durian Wellman Cemetery Marian Durst University of Dubuque L. W. Durst Durst Arthur Durst Dora Durst Washington Keith Adams Frank Moore Lawrance Ainsworth Lloyd Evere Colfax Clyde Iowa University Wayne Popham North English W. J. Popham Champion Hill Sanford Smith Margaret Popham Flora John Birkey Elmer Berry Excelsior Springs Points Texas Arizona California E. C. Jones Rollie Erb Howard Greiner Iowa City Brownsville Frank Wilson Wellman C. Ruegsegger A. C. Ruegsegger Wellman Methodist Church

Valentine Week At Wyman School Reflects Illness And Activities

Duane Gipple was absent with flu last week while several students earned perfect spelling papers. Valentine exchanges, birthdays, and a treasure hunt marked the week across grades three through high school. New officers were elected for the Book Club and sixth graders finished Roman Empire studies as the Nature Club formed with Loris as president.

Josephine Fuller Audrey James Cleo Orris Milo Orris Calvin Peters Howard Jones Alice McGuire Betty Annpbeson Jean Barbara Jones Miss Jack Lavon Gardner Lyle Arthur Keith Duncan Raymond Hendricksen Marian Jones Donald Orris Leona Stapp Russell Dunsmore Edgar Edwards Marcia Fuller Dorothy Ann Hedger Josephine Owens Lois Howell Billy Edwards Lewis Peters Edward Fuller William Jones William Howell Lois Billy Joe Podaris Wyman Duane Gipple Shirley Robertson Jimmie Evans Bobb Evans Janet Robertson Eugene Reese Joyce Finke Junior Mullen Loren Evans Allen Johnston Audrey Rees Audrey Gordon Huston Walter Furguson Anthony Yohe Book Club Pres Willard Donna Loris Richard K. Marjorie Wilma Jane Dixie Wanda Anthony Bobby Robertson Frieda Evelyn Washington

Garden Maturity Times for Various Vegetables

The guide lists days to maturity for vegetables. Broccoli, kohlrabi, and sweet corn require about 100 days. Brussels sprouts, carrots, bush lima beans, beets, okra, cucumbers, and endive need 60 75 and 80 days. Kale spinach mustard Swiss chard Chinese cabbage and turnips in 50 to 70 day group. Radishes need about 30 days.

Gasoline Ethyl Fluid Supply From Wilmington Plant

More than half of the ethyl fluid used in gasoline is produced at a Wilmington North Carolina chemical plant that extracts bromide from sea water.

Wilmington, N. C

Mrs. Ella Merchant Ends Visit in Burlington

Mrs. Ella Merchant returns to her Burlington home after a two month visit with her son John Merchant and family. Local residents visit and host families include the Davisons, Edwards, Dolds, Neffs, and Zihimans with several Sunday gatherings and calls in Coppo ck and nearby towns.

Mrs. Ella Merchant Burlington Gleede Dold Coppock Ella Merchant John Merchant Chas. Davison Fred Edwards Roy Davison Harry Miller Sherm Watson Iowa City Dale Bain Wayland Chas. Stone Ronald Dold Marsh Fred Dold Gerald Neff Larry L. S. Neff W. S. Cochran Washington John Davison Earl Dickinson Brighton Howard Zihiman Rock Island, Ill A. L. Zihiman

Jockey Clothed for Speed Weighs Light Load

Collier's notes that a jockey’s racing clothes and boots weigh rarely more than 30 ounces, highlighting minimal gear for peak speed. The lighter attire emphasizes the athlete’s agility and performance on the track.

Collier

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