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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1939

Page

6

Cards win in overtime 42 40 over Tipton for Demons 31 29

Washington junior college Cardinals overcame a 14 point Tipton lead to tie the game in the final seconds and win 42 to 40 in overtime. Keiper Chuck and Hoskins sparked a comeback with timely shots as Yoder added a field goal and free throws to seal the victory before the final buzzer.

Demons Fairfield Washington Cardinals Tipton Washington Court Keiper Yoder Chuck Hoskins Conrad Balen Jungbinth Dickinson Journal Ed Chuck

New Year's Dinner Enjoyed by Group at Caldwell Home

A Caldwell family gathering at Shiloh on New Year’s Day included Mrs. Anna Landau along with sisters Minnie Marie and Gertrude and brother Raymond from north of Washington. Also visiting were sister Mrs. Harold McKinney and children Jean and Billy from Elkhorn Wise.

H. J. Schoonover Shiloh Gueete Orville Caldwell Anna Landau Minnie Marie Gertrude Raymond Washington Elkhorn Wise Harold McKinney Jean Billy

Boxing Show Date Moved Up To January 12 At City Hall

The boxing event between Ottumwa and Fairfield CCC camps was advanced to January 12 at city hall by V. F. W. athletic committee chair A. F. Palmer. The card, likely 24 rounds across eight bouts, lists Fairfield fighters first in each pairing with weights 175 to 112 pounds.

Ottumwa Fairfield CCC A. EF. Palmer V. F. W. Athletic Committee Fairfield Ernest Sainto Crime Chcero Joe Howe Scotty McDonald Pete Asher Cecil Smith Eddie Nelson Hubert Smith Pete Howton Jack Sweeney Eddie Smith Weeley Bloom Fred Rusk Stan Waleg Chipa Welcherat Wayne Jones

Maid-Rites Fall to Williamsburg in Narrow Loss

Washington Maid-Rites traveled to Williamsburg and were defeated 29 to 20. The first half was tight at 10 to 9, but Williamsburg pulled away in the second half outscoring 19 to 8. Puhr led Washington with 3 field goals and 2 free throws. ONeill led Williamsburg with 10 points.

Washington Chuck Tiptonites Maid-Rites Williamsburg Puhr Oneill

Washington schools claim three wins in a week

Supt. B A Ralston announced all three Washington school teams won their games this week marking the first such run in some time. The junior high beat Kalona on Wednesday while the junior college and high school squads won last night.

Supt B. A. Ralston Washington Qulte Kalona

Sunday Dinner Guests and Local Visits Report

Sunday dinner guests at the L. B. Donaldson home included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nichol and their daughter Joyce from Lindy who visited with Mrs. Sam Lambert and family. Fae Anderson returned after a week at the Nicholson home. Jean Sigafoose hosted friends at her parents home with games and refreshments. Inez and Fae Schoonover visited the Caldwell home. Forest Donald and family dined New Year’s at the I. F. and Howard Sigafoose home. Mrs. Fred Kephart visited Loie Babcock Monday. Darlene and Pautine Schantz visited Pleasant Ridge school. Ruth Schantz was ill. Verda Pauline and Darlene Schantz attended a shower for their cousin Mrs. Arlys Van.

L. B. Donaldson Charles Nicholson Joyce Lindy Sam Lambert Fae Anderson Nicholson Jean Sigafoose Howard Bigafoose Inez Fae Schoonover Caldwell Forest Donald I. F. and Howard Fanny Schantz van Sant Coppoek M. E Conrad Bill Holman Danville Ill Mary K. Conrad Roy Roth Cedar Rapids Ben Bichet Mary Laws W. H. Nafziger Harlan Nafziger Pettisville Ohio Wil Kauffman Albany Ore W. H Paul Witting Violet Imlay City Mich Ollie Alice Eichelberger Ruth Miller Willis Virgi Graber Gosh

Washington Demons Edge Fairfield In Tight Little Six Tilt

Washington high school beat Fairfield 31 to 29 on Fairfield’s court to pull even for third in the Little Six standings. Finke starred as a late-game ace, guiding Washington’s rally as Stewart and Snyder anchored the frontline in a balanced scoring effort.

Washington High School Fairfield Washington Stewart White Finke Snyder A. Little I Watson Lewis Knedler Gorman Bell Richett Carlson Baker

New Year's Day Weddings and Local News Review

Esther Welsh Condit and Algia Wilfred Eden wed in Pueblo First Presbyterian. Carrol Littrer and Ezra Smith marry on New Year’s Eve. they will farm. Nora Blick and Earl Hobbs wed in U P parsonage New Year’s Day. Over 850 attend Y open house New Year’s Day. Several local figures move, visit, or report illnesses. Fire damages Mrs. Pratt home. farm and hospital news. New Year births. church events and a growing wedding licenses trend.

Esther Welsh Condit Algia Wilfred Eden First Presbyterian Church Pueblo Colo Carrol J. Littrer Columbus Junction Ezra Smith Walter Smith M. E. Parsonage Nora Blick Earl Hobbs U. P

Man Killed When Chain Flips in Iowa County

Local notice reports a fatal chain accident near Kalona as a tree is displaced. The piece also notes Margaret Ann Fry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Fry, lingering in University of Iowa City hospital with spinal meningitis after an early Tuesday transfer.

Ernestine Grady Kalona Margaret Ann Fry Jake Fry

Inspect Children for Skin Disease in Wayland

Wayland report notes an every other day health nurse skin infection inspection at the school. Several local residents are mentioned with health, travel, and social news including Mayo Brothers hospital, New Orleans visits, sanatorium treatment in Savannah, and various family visits and club events.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland L. H. Wenger Mayo Bros. Hospital New Orleans Harry Kauffman D. O. Davison Chriss Kauffman Savannah J. D. Hays Bridge Club Orlin’ Frey Alumni Association

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