Burlington Wins Fast Game 27 to 15
Burlington sprinted to a 27 15 victory as Washington struggled with accuracy and size. Weaver and Elwell led Washington while Robinson and Coad shone for Burlington in a tight contest on Washington floor.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1925
Page
3
Burlington sprinted to a 27 15 victory as Washington struggled with accuracy and size. Weaver and Elwell led Washington while Robinson and Coad shone for Burlington in a tight contest on Washington floor.
Judge Charles A. Dewey, delayed in Newton, reaches by five o clock for a brief adjourned session. Sentencing of Tyeks for pleading guilty to swelling chickens is set for the afternoon.
Rev J T Stewart son of Mr and Mrs J M Stewart of Ainsworth is praised for being chosen as chaplain for the Iowa state legislature session in Des Moines. The Iowa Wesleyan College paper notes his assignment will begin February 26, highlighting his role as pastor of the M B Church at Yartheath and his noted community work.
Pauline Mayo of New York City presents a program Monday evening at eight at the Methodist church. The event titled The Fool focuses on preventing changes and draws comparisons to notable plays. Admission is free with a voluntary offering at the close.
The Methodier choir under Jesse J. Miller with Miles Mery Hummer at the organ performs The Forerad Alessaga cantata by J Truman Wolcott at the church Sunday afternoon during Vesper. No admission. a freewill offering will be collected for a victory celebration. The cantata has four parts Prologue Pilgrim Promise and Paradise.
First place in oratorical, second in dramatic, and third in humorous sections marked Washington High School’s showing at the Crawfordsville preliminaries. John Matthews led with Bryan’s Cross of Gold, Florence Paterson won the dramatic, and Sevila Bates placed second in humorous. Judges from Cotter, Wacon, and Winfield praised the contestants.
Keota won first place in both humorous and declaratory oratory at a South English prelim. Outa took first in oratory with Les ter Smith reading The Stetke Must Go. Kinross earned dramatic with Bernice C'slain reading Within the Law. Keota took second in dramatic with Lois Ochs Yellow Butterfly. Elizabeth Neyman represented Keota in humorous class with Theatrical Sensations in Spring town. Judges were Supt Jerde Hedrick Supt Elis Kalona and Miga Weeks Williams burg.
A hearing for W Voelpel in Davenport was postponed from yesterday to March 16 at the request of federal officials. The case concerns charges of ignorance and neglect against Voelpel, a reputed leader in Lantern Town, with key witnesses still absent.
An elderly man aged about 87 committed death by his own action late this year by firing a bullet through his heart after a prior attempt. He had recently been in wealth.
Chicago market roundup reports Monday cattle receipts about 20 000 head sheep around 15 000 hogs near 67 60 numbers reflect steady demand and routine trading across the livestock sector.
Muscatine tops Mt Pleasant and Fairfield tops St Burlington as Fairfield leads with nine wins one loss. Washington, Muscatine and Fairfield contenders clash as Mt Pleasant sits at the cellar with ten straight losses. Washington's strong season ends with key losses to Muscatine and Fairfield by narrow margins.
In Columbus Junction on February os results from the seminary contest show Tommy AlneWorth winning The Unknown Speaker, with Don Watt er of Grandview second. Kathryn Arntood of Grandview wins The Death Sink with Robert Johnson of Columbus Janetian Hinorous class first. Roxie Bye tor of Grandview takes SHI at the Picture Show, Ada Kent of Columbus Janetian second. Judges were Mixx Anna Copland Mildred Seharty Parsons College Fairfield and Eleanor Van Hoenen Iowa State University.
A Friday motor accident left a woman in serious condition and her husband and baby daughter dead when the vehicle they rode in was struck by a moving train near Central station. The injured survivor is identified as Mrs A Ander Son. A ride-occupant is detained for investigation.
In a brief exchange aboard a railcar, travelers argue over how to pronounce Iowa. A passenger from Iowa insists the name is spoken with a regional accent, while others challenge the pronunciation, prompting a concession that both sides have long heard the name differently. Frank Luther Mott cites a university publication noting the variation.
George Maxwell a former city council member and Washington figure has consented to run in the upcoming city election on March 30. Friends urged him to enter the race though he preferred not to. other potential candidates named include L B D Lupton and Philip J Cras with formal declarations pending.
Patt Mossman of Eldora Iowa and Mrs C A Lanham of Bloomington Ill defended their national horseshoe pitching titles in West Palm Beach Florida. Mossman lost only two of 55 games while Lanham won eight of nine in the women's division. The event wrapped up at Lake Worth. The report also discusses pronunciation variants for the state name Iowa.
Gas pines in London referenced amid murky debate as residents press for clearer controls on fuel supplies and municipal staging.
Mr and Mrs J N togue of Corydon Iowa visit their son in law Dr A W Crow and family as they celebrate the birth of an eight pound son at their South Marion home His older sister expresses joy at the arrival Meanwhile Ca Mayhew recovering at home after a fall on East Washington Street near his 58th birthday is able to be up and about.
The husbands of the Covered Dish Club entertained their wives with a four course dinner in a YMCA dining room. The table featured sweet peas and crystal candlesticks, place cards made by the hosts, and dinner served by Mrs. Dodd. Afterward guests moved to Dr and Mrs Fred Reid’s home on South Iowa Avenue for bridge.
A message from the Vorice Pilotsburg Ladies Aid notes a meeting or event on the afternoon of March 5 at a field area near Mrs. Carl’s old property. The text is fragmented but indicates a local community gathering or notice.
A cur of poultry arrived this morning as butter sales continue to rise. The speaker notes improving spirits and hopes for a better year though finances are still tight. The tone remains hopeful about overcoming hardship and boosting business.
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