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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1950

Page

6

Demons Defeat Keota In Squeaker For 41 39 Sectional Title

Washington High School earned a spot in the district tournament after a 41 to 39 comeback win over Keota in the Class A finals. Gary Gorham drilled a late jumper to seal the victory as George Chambers led Keota with 17 points while Gorham added 11 for Washington.

Washington Keota Gary Gorham Washington Keota Eagles Demon Gorham Chambers George Chambers Stanley Schmitt Demons Brock Mepe - Seco Stanley Schmitt Manussier Mosier Rae Reota S. Norenberg Chambers See Byrne L. Norenberg Ani

Comets Narrow Loss to Des Moines Hawks in Tight Bout

Washington area independents showed resilience as the Sport Shop Comets lost 86 to 80 to the Des Moines Hawks in a hard fought high school gym contest. Shephard led the Hawks with 30 points while Mosier and John Shepherd paced the Comets with 24 and 22 respectively. Deaton was out, changing the center matchup.

Washington Sport Shop Comets Des Moines Hawk Comets Deaton Hawks Shephard Mosier John Shepherd Shepherd Martin Ie Norrisian Sweet Sewn Murphy Maxwell Herron Des Moines Phelhard Ulrich Pritchard Hoffman Rossar

Dizzy scoring spree highlights Des Moines boys tourney

District contenders emerged in Iowa high school sectional play as Diagonal led by Bob Ricker scored 65 points to overwhelm Conway 117 to 92 in Class B final at Clearfield. Winfield beat Womman 71 to 35. Wapello 35 Columbus Junction 25. Keota 41 Kalona 39. Wellman 42 Kalona 36.

Des Moines Bob Ricker Ldiagonal Conway Ricker Iowa Clarence Shera Tiffin Ely Winfield Womuan Wapello Columbus Junction Keota Washington Keota Kalona Wellman

Plan Special Program At Junction Church

In Columbus Junction on Sunday at 11 a.m. the Methodist church service will be led by the laymen. The program features choir numbers, a trombone solo by Delbert Blac, organ by Dr. D. A. Marker, and vocal performances.

Roger Hill Robert F. Reaney Paul Grouwinkel William R. Luckey Martha Butler Columbus Junction Delbert Blac D. A. Marker

James M Maas Named Coach at Muscatine

James M Maas, previously Reinbeck football coach, is named head football and track coach at Muscatine High School. He succeeds Harold Weber as football coach and takes over the track post from Robert Hanson who resigned.

James M. Maas Muscatine Reinbeck Iowa Muscatine High School Muscatine Journal Maas Harold ‘Skip’ Weber Robert Hanson

Brighton student Rex Farrier named to Who's Who in American Colleges

Rex Farrier of Brighton is selected as one of six Parsons College representatives in Who's Who in American Colleges. A four year student since 1946 graduation from Washington High, he earned cross country track and baseball honors, acted with Parsons Players, served on the college paper staff and played in the band for three years.

Brighton Rex Farrier Charlie E. Farrier Parsons Colleg Fairfield Parsons Washington High School Cross County

Parsons student active in council and fraternities

The student served as a sophomore class officer and is president of the AEX fraternity. He belongs to a national dramatic fraternity with a Parsons campus chapter and is a member of the Future Teachers club and the student council. His scholastic standing at Parsons is high with no grade below a B in three semesters.

AEX Fraternity National Dramatic Fraternity Parsons Future Teachers Club

Fry Quality of Egg Albumen and Asepsis

The albumen secreted by the ovi duct glands is germicidal and inhibits most bacteria, making most eggs aseptic at collection. However handling methods after collection frequently cause contamination and reduce quality.

Cancelled Swimming Meet Due to Snow

Deep snow last night forced cancellation of the YMCA pool triangular meet planned for today. Davenport and Keokuk teams will travel to Washington at a later date, according to YMCA swimming instructor Don Wilson.

YMCA Davenport Keokuk Washington Don Wilson

Two Canadian Trains in Head-On Collision

Two Canadian National passenger trains, The Maritime Express and The Scotian, collided head-on near Drummondville at 9:45 p.m. CST, derailed both locomotives, and caused superficial injuries to seven passengers. Five Maritime Express riders and two Scotian passengers were treated after being transported by bus to Drummondville hospital.

Carville, Quc Canadian National Railways Canada Maritime Express Halifax Montreal Drummondville Hospital

Prison Warden opens at Fox with Baxter in tense prison tale

Warner Baxter stars as a newly appointed prison warden who must tame a corrupt jail. His wife is the former sweetheart of a forger serving time there, triggering violent resistance and a dramatic escape bid aided by the forger. Supporting roles include Anna Lee Harlan Warde and James Flavin.

Warner Baxter Columbia Pictures Fox Theatre Hollywood Anna Lee James Flavin Harlan Warde Baxter Batxer Eric Taylor Seymour Friedman Rudolph C. Flothow

Tell It to the Judge at State Theatre Sunday

Rosalind Russell stars as a bride in a Columbia comedy set in Washington Florida and the Adirondacks. Robert Cummings and Gig Young play the husband figures with Marie McDonald Fay Baker and Katharine Warren in key supporting roles. Nat Perrin wrote the screenplay with Norman Foster directing for Buddy Adler.

Rosalind Russell Robert Cummings Columbia Gig Young Marie McDonald Harry Davenport Fay Baker Katharine Warren Washington Florida Adirondack Cummings Young Miss McDonald Nat Perrin Norman Foster Buddy Adler

Marshmallow Cinnamon Treat Elevates Cup of Covvua

A marshmallow rolled in cinnamon adds a sweet warm note to a cup of covvua creating a cozy drink option. The simple garnish enhances aroma and flavor, offering a comforting seasonal twist for readers seeking a quick cafe-like beverage at home.

Kalona Dinner Guests and Local Health News

Kalona residents report a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Strickler with multiple local guests. The community notes illnesses hospital visits and family updates including Mercy hospital patients and a new birth at Washington hospital.

Pinks Grady Timmy I. E. Grady Cc. R. Decker Eclipse Lumber Company West Burlington

Farm equipment bids and group purchases advised for farmers

Farmers are urged to fit machinery to their business needs before buying new expensive equipment. Sharing costs through cooperative purchases and trade work during the season is suggested. A birthday dinner honored Mrs Keith Ihrig in Iowa City.

Keith Ihrig Iowa City

Community and livestock sale notices from Iowa barns

Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales weekly at Kalona and Midway sales venues in Kalona Iowa Columbus Junction Iowa. Tuesday afternoon 1 00 pm Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa February 27 Special Machinery Sale at Kalona starts 12 00 February 28 Closing Out Sale Crawfordsville angling road starts 12 00 Dwight Brown owner February 28 Dispersal Dairy Sale Wellman Sale Pavilion Starts 1 00 Bud Verlin Nickell March 4 Household Goods Sale 715 North 5th St starts 1 00 Lloyd Arnot March 5 Spotted Poland China gilt sale farm 414 miles North of West Liberty starts 1 00 Arthur Bailey Sons March 7 2nd Annual gilt sale Knotek Bros Riverside Harold C Timm Muscatine

Whittaker Sale Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Hkrehange Ollie Crawfordsville Dwight Brown Wellman Sale Pavilion Bud & Verlin Nickell North 5Th St Lloyd Arnold Poland West Liberty Arthur Bailey & Sons Knotek Bros Riverside Harold C. Timm Muscatine

Egg Markets and Quotations Update by Rock Island Produce Co

Market notes indicate fluctuating egg prices and grade specifications. Rock Island Produce Co formerly Reisters provides current quotations subject to change without notice.

Rock Island Produce Co

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