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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1950

Page

8

Ottumwa and Keokuk Lead Little Six After Friday Wins

Ottumwa and Keokuk sit atop the Little Six standings at five wins in six games after Friday action. Ottumwa beat Burlington 44 to 28 while Keokuk toppled Muscatine 42 to 33, and Fairfield edged Fort Madison 41 to 40. Washington downed Mt. Pleasant 60 to 58 to reach seventh place with Fort Madison.

Ottumwa Keokuk Muscatine Chiefs Burlington Maccatine Muskies Washington Fairfield Ft. Madison Mt. Pleasant Demons Keokuk O Madison

Washington county chosen as TVA demonstration county

Ten years ago today Washington county was named one of seven TVA demonstration counties in the state the announcement came from county agent J W Chandler and Farm Bureau soil improvement chair Joe Knotek.

Washington County TVA J. W. Chandler Joe Knotek The Farm Bureau

Dorothy Perkins Werath Lotions at Special Price

A limited number of bottles remain at a special price of 81 00 for Dorothy Perkins Werath lotion. Consumers are urged to act quickly as stock is nearly depleted.

Dorothy Perkins Werather

Weather and Hog Prices Report

Top hog price listed at 16.75. Weather outlook shows increasing cloudiness tonight and a cloudy windy day tomorrow with occasional rain.

Ohio State Officials Weigh Fesler Resignation

Ohio State University trustees will discuss the possible resignation of head coach Wes Fesler. President Bevis said no action will occur without a written resignation. Fesler led the Buckeyes to a 17 to 14 Rose Bowl win over California and is reportedly considering private business offers.

Columbus Ohio State University Board of Trustees Wes Fesler University Howard L. Bevis Fesler Buckeyes California

Full Schedule Of Basketball Games Listed This Week

Local fans can follow three games Monday and Wednesday at the YMCA and YMCA league action Thursday and Saturday plus high school and junior college games Friday. Ed VerSteeg and Dick Gant lead varsity and reserve squads to Muscatine for Litle Six tests while Muscatine JC visits the local gym. Tonight at the YMCA Willits Motor faces Crawfordsville Kalona Oilers meets Brighton and Kalona Merchants clash with Flyers. Wednesday Ainsworth meets Wayland and YMCA plays Tucker Chevrolet. Comets meet Lipp's Grill Cedar Rapids in a top independent matchup, both teams having one loss this season.

YMCA Ed VerSteeg Dick Gant Muscatine Junior College Cardinals Willits Motor Crawfordsville Kalona Oilers Brighton Kalona Merchants Flyers Ainsworth Wayland Tucker Chevrolet Comets Lipp’s Grill Cedar Rapids Washington Washington Ymca

Senate Nearing End Of Debate Over Oleo

Washington UP The Senate enters what appears to be its final week of debate on a bill to repeal all federal taxes and license fees on oleomargarine. Supporters and opponents push for a vote by Friday as leaders expect action this week and hint at passage of the House-approved measure.

Senate Oleo Washington The Daily State Scott W. Lucas Chamber Sen Francis J. Myers

Yoder Ayrshire Herd Classified for Type

Kalona based registered Ayrshire dairy herd of Lyle E Yoder and Maynard M Brenneman reclassified by judge W S Watson of Hutchinson Kansas. Herds scores .847 and .838 placing them in the top 10 percent for type characteristics. Mrs F G Bagge returns from Milwaukee visiting relatives with Dorcas Howard visiting Washington during the holidays.

Kalona Ayrshire Lyle E Yoder Maynard M. Brenneman W. S. Watson Hutchinson Kans F. G. Bagge Milwaukee Dorcas Howard Washington

Quarters for Pigs Warm and Dry for Young Pigs

The article stresses the need for warm dry sanitary pig quarters free of drafts to protect young fall pigs as late fall and early winter weather becomes unsettled.

Crawfordsville narrowly tops Cotter 43 to 42 in overtime

Crawfordsville outlasted Cotter 43 to 42 after a tight game that stayed close through regulation. Cotter led 16 to 7 after one and 27 to 17 at halftime, while Crawfordsville tied it 40 to 40 in the fourth before pulling ahead in overtime behind Waters and McArtor.

Crawfordsville Cotter McArtor Corter Fulton Watters Steinens Zieglowsky

Legion Post to Sponsor January 16 Show at High School

Wayland Iowa January 9 The Legion post will sponsor a special attraction at the high school gym on January 16. Tait Cummins Jerry Smith and Burd Starbush of WMT radio fame will present a program with no reserved seats. The Legion auxiliary will serve refreshments after the program.

Wayland The Legion Post Tait Cummins Jerry Smith Burd Starbush WMT Radio Fame Legion Auxiliary Elmer Meyer Judson Kent Ohio Dave Meyer Gary Gene S. B. Watson Veterans Hospital Allen Gerig Henry County Carolyn Sue Duane Wittmer Okmulgee Oklo Ralph Roth Bob New London

Financial ledger details from Washington County Iowa 1949 report

The document lists numerous vendors and amounts for the Washington County School District for the quarter ending December 31, 1949. It includes supplier names such as Beckley Cardy Co, Gaylord Bros, Rand McNally, J. Brooks, and The Macmillan Co, with extensive line items for equipment, library supplies, janitorial services, and repairs totaling 1,809.50 in various entries. The secretary Donald R. Boyer certifies the accuracy and swears to the notary on January 7, 1950.

Royal Typewriter Brodhead-Garrett Co Beckley-Cardy Co Anes Insurance Fred L. Stewart Jan. Sud Geo Evening Journal Eees Metropolitan Supply Co Sabins Beeters Gaylord Bros Remington Rand Inc Iowa State Collegt Rapup Ivan Bloom Hardin Co Sorden Music Co Farrell’s Leonard E. Tindal J. Brooks Jakie Christner Iowa Southern Util. Co Elec Keating Mach.Co Repair Co. Inc Don R._ Boyer Scott Foresman & Ge Natl Aric. Supply Co Ee Lumber Co Aai Sham. M. Hale & Co Peterson Oc Resale South-Western Pub. Co Houshhton Mifflin Co Henry Holt & Co Keith Hotle Larry Genkineer Aca Ues Science Research Assoc Rand McNally & Co Ginn & Co GlorEty Pacific Press Pub. Assn The American School & Univ the Greee Pub. Co Sunnles Bur Vis Instr Milton Bradley Co T. H. Peters Hardware Rweenacre Nicola & Harmon H. G. McBride Renairvy M. Co Holley School Supply Co Matt Parrott & Sons Peanl s+ Klipto Loose Leaf Co Central Encraving Co the Macmillan Co Uuwpaty Senah H. W. Wilson Co T. M. Finnes Holcomb Fe. Co City of Washington T. W. Harwood Paul R. Horak Farr Simpson Huss Lumber Co Heat Co Wolf's Floral Co Educ. Res. & Serv Natl. Safety Council Spurgeon’s Store Newness Iowa Jr. Col. Assoc Iveriiee Purwneton Paper Co Jan Martin's M Carson Plbg Hite. Co Inc Genl. Mills Co Vstrom & Co Row Peterson & Co Morton Textiles World Book Co Manual Arts Press Lbrary Fdue. Inc PD. S. Wynne Co Myra M. Hymans Spec. Educ Selene Ee Frank Paxton Lbr. Co Pailey Typewriter Exec Appleton-Century-Crofts Weber Costello Co TOTAT Donald R. Rover Indepent Washington Washington County Towa Donald R. Boyer Ina L. McDowell Iowa Washington Independent Scr BTA Uber Dece General Fund School House Fund State Bank Ins Washington State Bank

Fox Hunt Set for Wayland January Nineteenth

Wayland residents are invited to join a fox hunt on January 19 meeting at Nobels D X station at 19 o clock in the morning. The event comes as communities note holiday visits and local notices report ongoing activities.

Nual Perry Elizabeth Oswalt Russell Watkins Rock Island Allen Meyer Excelsior Springs Wayland Nobels Farmers Mutual Telephone Company

Driver Injured At Railroad Crossing In Icey Crash

In Columbus Junction on January 7 Junior Morrison is recovering from severe head wounds after his car slid on an icy road and collided with a freight train at the Fredonia crossing. Passengers Donna Kauffman Rose Ann Carey and Eugene Reed also injured. Kauffman has a fractured rib. Tommy Perry suffers fractures in his right arm and a lip gash requiring six stitches. Community notes mention church activities lodge installations and local visits.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Jan Junior Morrison Ted Morrison Fredonia Railroad Crossing Wes Donna Kauffman Rose Ann Carey Eugene Reed Miss Kauffman Tommy Perry Thomas E. Perry Lyle Weber

Notice of Probate in District Court Iowa Washington County

You are notified that an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Harry V. Davidson, deceased, dated February 17, 1940, has been filed and read. A hearing on proof is set for January 11, 1950 at 9:00 AM at the Washington County Court House before the District Court or clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated. Dated January 7, 1950. R. R. Noonan, Clerk of District Court.

State OF Iowa Washington County Harry V. Davidson Court House Washington R. BR. Noonan District Court R. R. Noonan Istrict

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