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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1939

Page

5

Mt. Pleasant Panthers Visit Wash ington Demons In League Clash

Washington aims to hold fourth place in the Little Six as Mt. Pleasant, just behind in percentage, travels to face the Demons. A Washington win and a Muscatine loss by Keokuk could pull them into a tie for third. Coaches plan the same lineup that beat Fairfield, with Stewart White Snyder Lewis and Little, and Hibbs referee the doubleheader tonight.

Washington High School Demons Mt. Pleasant Panthers Washington Mt. Pleasant Keokuk Muscatine Burlington Jim Schultz Fairfield Fort Madison Ottumwa Kenneth Kimberlin Lncup Stewart White Snyder Lewis Little Finke Pretty Suve Hibbs of of Columbus

Washington county tournament pairings announced

The Washington county basketball tournament will be held in West Chester on February 8 and 10. First round games include Kalona versus Crawfordsville, West Chester versus Brighton, with Wellman and Riverside drawing a bye. Keota bolstered its league lead by beating Wellman 5 to 13, with Gammon and Hamilton top scorers.

Washington High School Kenneth Kimberlin Frank Dea Dick Anderson Don Sheppard Bob Macon Clinton Stewart Charles Snyder Myron White Wellman West Chester Kalona Crawfordsville Eet Chester Brighton Riverside Wellsman Keota Wellman Wildcats Gammon Hamilton Lewis Richland

Ainsworth Triumphs Over Wyman For Fourth Win

Ainsworth defeated Wyman 63 to 13 on Tuesday night at home to take its fourth win of the season. Evans led Ainsworth with the high points while Ferguson topped Wyman. The Ainsworth seconds also won 23 to 10.

Ainsworth Wyman Evans Ferguson

Ottumwa Fairfield CCC Boxing Teams Tie In Eight Bouts

Ottumwa and Fairfield CCC boxers each won four of eight bouts in a card staged here. Gill beat Waleg in a fast 118 pound opener. Dougherty injured and retired. Rush over Clark in 135. Nelson KOed Hawkins in 160. Sweeney stopped Albright in 147. Howe over McDonald in 175. Bloom edged Smith in 126. judges from Washington oversaw decisions by local referees.

Ottumwa Fairfield CCC Fairfield CCC Gill Walog Lester Gill Stan Waleg Heavies Crimo Ciccero George Dougherty Dougherty Checéro Fred Rush Don Clark Clark Rush Fred Weichorst Wayne Jones Jones Weichhost Ditty Nelson Leland Hoskins Nelson Jack Sweeney Jen” Albright Sweeney Joe Howe Scotty McDonald Bloom Smith Wesley Bloom Eddie Smith G. A. Walker Fairfield Camp Anl Cc. M. Anderson Pollok Wallace Hal Williams M. Buckwalter Washington Bill Thoma Washington Post Veterans of Foreign Wars

Grandview beats Columbus Junction in low scoring basketball

Grandview high school defeated Columbus Junction 20 to 14. Myers led Junction with seven points as Columbus Junction trailed at each period. Winfield is set to play here Friday in a Southeast Iowa league game.

Columbus Junction Grandview High School Myers Winfield Iowa

St Marys Riverside Edges Solon For First Victory

St Marys Riverside wins its first season game, 27 to 20 over Solon as LeRoy Schnoebelen and John Frank lead the lineup. Independents beat Washington 35 to 25 with Cloyee Kieper starring. Riverside and Lone Tree split later, Sumner Cummings scoring key late drive for 23 points.

Riverside ST. Mary’s Lheh School Solon High School Public High School St. Mary's Solon LeRoy Schnoebelen John Frank John Knebel Eldon Vegey Kenneth Muller Vernon Swift Donald Ruth Cletus Kron Robert Pailliotet Washington Cloyee Kieper Independents

Junior High Team Wins Sixth Straight in Iowa City

The Washington junior high defeated Iowa City junior high 18 to 6 by halftime and held the lead through a hard fought game. Bob Lowe led scoring with 13 points as the first team clinched their sixth straight win. Riverside girls fell 30 to 23 to Lone Tree with Dorothy Meeks scoring 16 of Riverside’s 30.

Wesley Paige Donald Schott Guy Knebel Robert Kleppfer Dale Burich Gail Kern Glenn Schneider Sharon Wee Riverside High School Lone Tree Riverside Riverside Boys Sumner Cummings Robert Frost Washington Iowa City Iowa City Boys Bob Lowe Washington Junior High He’frich Alfred Lone Tree Girls Dorothy Meeks

Equitable of Iowa group meeting hosted by Burlington agency

Mr and Mrs Lee Norris of Ainsworth attended the annual sales and banquet meeting of the Burlington agency of the Equitable of Iowa in Burlington Saturday. The company ranked ten th in December after ranking third in October and H F McPherson spoke on underwriting risks while Irvie Kopp of National Cash Register discussed selling.

Lee Norris Ainsworth Burlington Equitable of Iowa H. F. McPherson Irvie Kopp National Cash Register Company Norris

Community Notes From North Oregon Jan 13

Social items recall visits and gatherings across the North Oregon area. Mr and Mrs Frank Henderson and relatives spent Wednesday with the Crawfordsville area, 4 H meetings led by Mrs Lloyd Hopping are noted, and multiple families including Hazen Gening and Beens blossom share Sunday visits. Sympathy extended to the Walter Johnson and Duane Hagen families for a loss.

Oregon Frank Henderson Robert Henderson Roberta Milton White Crawfordsville Lloyd Hopping Evelyn Givans Hopping L. V. Hazen Mrs. Watson George Edward Tulsa Oklo Hazens Lee Chambers Ollie Lawrence Gen. Kinger Larry Jack Axel Anderson Warren Donaldson Washington John Ganon Robert Genkinger Susan Pearl Parcel Dale Spielman Fairfield Walter Johnson Duane Hagen Rodney Arnold Billy Don Hazen al Hazlett Sands L. M. Boughtin Ottumwa Jennie Brower Doris Arlene Brower Ladies Aid Society Foster Harry Showalter Near Gladwin Lysle Embree Max Donald M. D McCreedy Richard Charles Lois Godlove Leo Han Ree Town City Calif Sue Thana M. T. Coon Mary Lou Coon J. T. Foster

Nicholson Family Moves From Verdi to Garrett Farm

In Brighton area notes Bryan Nicholson and family of near Verdi are moving to the Everett Garrett farm near McKain's bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Saunders hosted guests Friday night. Edgar Wise and James Jones helped with butchering, and Omar Long sawed wood for Rodney Gowey last Thursday afternoon.

Brighton BA. R. 1 Albert Saunders Ira Saunders Bryan Nicholson Near Verdi Everett Garrett McKain's Bridge Edgar Wise James Jones Omar Long Rodney Gowey

Specific Gravity of Blood and Plan for Newspaper Advertising

The article notes normal blood specific gravity between 1.055 and 1.060, mentions Newell Day as general agent for a Burlington organization, and outlines an upcoming newspaper advertising plan to be distributed by the local agent. A December banquet drew thirty five attendees with awards and prizes and entertainment provided.

Newell Day Purlington Organization

Willard Reappears at Air Maneuvers in Florida

Former heavyweight champion Jess Willard is pictured piloting a pusher plane at the All American air maneuvers in Miami Florida. The 1919 Dempsey decision long past, Dempsey has offered Willard a job at one of his restaurants and Willard now referees for Living.

Miami Fla Jess Willard Jack Dempsey Toledo Dempsey Willard Living

Wayland School News Highlights Local Activities

Miss Drake guides home economics students at Alliman meat market to learn hog carcass cuts. Wayland Dutchmen overpower Crawfordsville 43 to 21 in Tri County League basketball, with Eicher and Miller fouling out, and a 25-10 halftime lead. Second team wins 12-11 in OT. Also reports enrollments, spelling meet plans, play contest, and community updates including a funeral notice and local visits.

Wayland Wayland Machine Crawfordsville Eicher Miller Olds Evelyn Neff Rosemary Richer Huth Aldrich Willard Conrad Douglas McClintie Gilbert Alliman American Institute of Commerce Davenport Iowa

Honor Mrs Ebner at Birthday Dinner in A Sands Home

While D H Peters and G E Ebner attended a sale Tuesday Mrs Peters Gurfe John and Mrs Ebner enjoyed a birthday dinner at the A E Sande home in Ainsworth in honor of Mrs Ebner birthday

Mrs. Ebner A. Sands Gadloves Haskins D. H. Peters G. KE. Ebner

Merrimac Social Notes Chronicle Local Happenings

Merrimac residents report minor injuries and routine visits. Bert Kientz sprained his ankle this week while neighbors assist. Will Braungers and Amrine family host, visit, and attend birthday events. flu illness common, gatherings at Reschleys and Shuppys noted.

Carl Amrine Merrimac Bert Kientz Will Brauneg Joe Grabers Amansa Miller Elmer Reschleys John Hyde Burlington Johnie Max Baldosier Magzgs Burgerston Will Braunda Elmer Reschley Chris Pohren Floyd Shoemaker Ida Shuppy Oral Shoemaker Shoemaker Shuppy al Farmer Glen Shafers A. N. Amrine Joe Amrine Amrine

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