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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1939
Page
2
Local items describe Mrs. Densmore Guthrie visiting her parents the Rankins and the Brindleys, while Ralph and Brinning family members travel from Brighton to California and Utah. Out-of-town relatives attend funeral services for Mrs. Martha McCutcheon and stay with H. H. Reister.
Washington Demons erase a 12-7 first quarter deficit to defeat Mt Pleasant 34 29 behind key plays from Stewart and Watson. Washington grabs lead in third, holds off late Mt Pleasant push as Lewis and White contribute. second team prevails 23 17.
Washington Demons move to fourth by beating Mt. Pleasant and Fort Madison narrowing Fairfield’s tie. Muscatine edges Keokuk 30 29 on Kidds late basket while Burlington downs Ottumwa 26 23. Washington travels to Muscatine next Friday to start the second round. Muscatine beat Washington 33 31 at home.
Keota stays undefeated and retains a leading position after first round play, with Kalona pushing hard and Flanders plus Gamon delivering late long range shots. Walker sidelined by pneumonia for Kasiona, West Chester beats Wellman, and Richland suffers a 20 19 loss to Brighton as Steinbeck tops Richland with 12 points.
Crawfordsville loses to Wayland 43 to 31 after eleven straight wins. Blankenhorn injures ankle tearing ligaments limiting scoring, and Sommer also hurts his back. The setback may threaten the Cyclones league lead. Crawfordsville box score details follow.
An error in yesterday's Wellman report is corrected. Ainsworth will face Wellman in the first round. Other first round games are Kalona against Crawfordsville and West Chester against Brighton. Riverside has a bye in the opening round.
Mrs Leland White and her baby daughter from Ainsworth were admitted for observation. Mr and Mrs D H Whetstine of Wellman welcomed daughter Marcia Ann born last night at eight weighed six pounds fifteen ounces. Mrs George Young of Washington had major operation yesterday. John Mangold Jr an accident patient was admitted last night. Mrs R H Fulton and baby son of Keota were discharged today. Mrs Hugh Smith of Sigourney was discharged this afternoon.
Report notes that babies born one year apart die at 147 per thousand, while those born two years apart show a rate of 98 per thousand, highlighting significant mortality differences by spacing.
Mrs H J McCreedy returns from Cedar Raunds to visit her family the Lipscombs. Mrs D N Haney arrives back in Topeka after visiting her daughter Mrs E N Shaw and son Lynn in Moline Illinois. Mr and Mrs Frank Haney travel to Town City then Waukon to see relatives. Nearby visitors include Mrs C H Stoutner and Mrs R E Herr. D J Wittman funeral attended by Davenport guests Charles Brewer and son Paul. David Finch’s birthday dinner hosts include parents and sister Sally with grandparents C P Fox.
Ainsworth Iowa January 13 The D A P club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Rudy Wagenknecht with many members and guests present. The gathering was social with a one course luncheon served by the hostess. The United Presbyterian church held a pot luck supper in the parlor Wednesday evening with Miss Effie McCreedy and Mrs Ray Townsend as hostesses. Mrs Myrla Henderson and Mrs Bert Booth gave readings and at the business session the group voted to extend a formal call to Rev Hemphill of Red Oak.
Vera Jarrard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H G Jarrard wed William Wulf son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Wulf of Ainsworth in Exira Iowa on Wednesday. The single ring ceremony at 5 pm was conducted by Rev. Martin Fouts in Helen Foster’s apartment. The couple was unattended. The bride wore a stone blue alpaca dress with blue accessories. A three course dinner followed with a three tier cake. Mrs. Wulf, a 1992 Washington High School graduate, has taught for four years.
A rural county couple announces plans to live on a Bethel area farm following the decision affecting local rural schools. The move reflects adjustments in the Bethel community as families adapt to changing district boundaries and staffing.
Sam Turkington, a Washington county feeder, sent 22 head of steers fattened near Crawfordsville to Chicago. They weighed about 1056 pounds each and sold for 13.25 per cwt, a top midweek price. Lawrence Motte, from Washington, sold Hampshire butcher hogs averaging 245 pounds at 7.10 per cwt with no sorting.
A Collier's Weekly writer notes rabbits freeze when confronted by stoats, becoming utterly paralyzed and surrendering without struggle as a natural enemy.
The article states the air distance from Texas southern tip to the northern U S boundary is 1600 miles. It notes the measurement as a straight line between extremities. The piece emphasizes the geographic scope of Tex and its relation to the United States.
Farmers and landowners are urged to seek first mortgage financing from the National Bank of Washington. The bank promotes low rates and prompt service for local farms.
One of Roosevelt's nominations to the Senate for high office is Ellen E Woodward of Mississippi for the Social Security board. The term runs until August 1943.
Regular meeting notices for Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M list Ray Cox W M and A W Yard secretary with stop times. Rail schedules show Californian and Golden State Limited stops, Knoxville Branch trains, B&Q Co lines, West and East bound Burlington Trailways bus times, and note on ticket locations for travel.
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