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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1950
Page
6
Columbus Junction announces major football letters for the 1949 squad to players Ernie McFarland Jack Pugh Dick Harbison Bob Carey Richie Orr David Sanford Max Lukenbach Jim Lukins Tom Col
Glazier Gerald Murry Bob Dun can Tom Hotle Ronnie Morrison Bob Buser John Howell and La verne Littrel named as winners of minor letters. Jack Pugh chosen most valuable player of 1949 with Bob Duncan and Max Lukenbach as co captains.
Edward J. Kelly, Washington county chairman of the March of Limes campaign, states no personal solicitation will be made in Washington city this year. Banks, however, will accept donations for polio relief. The March of Dimes drive opens January 16 and runs through the month.
Ten years ago today by roads across Washington county closed due to one of the worst snow storms in recent years. Authorities reported widespread closures and emergency responses as a heavy winter system moved through the region.
Local appeal for the 1950 weather chart calendar and almanac. Emphasizes usefulness for planting season planning and agricultural timing.
The Malt region will see increasing cloudiness and warmer temperatures tonight. Tomorrow remains cloudy with outbreaks of rain across the area.
Cardinal junior college team under coach John McConnell edged Muscatine 70 to 68 last night. Joe Sweet led scoring with 18 points in his final JC game while Duvall and Dale White added 15 each as Washington built a late cushion.
Riverside Public school varsity wins 20 to 16 over St Marys Riverside in a tight Riverside doubleheader. Wayne Horak leads Riverside with strong scoring while Stransky and Schnoebelen net four for St Marys. Dutler scores nine for Riverside in the reserves. Rummelhart tallies for St Marys.
Muscatine high school shooters routed the Washington Demons 66 to 38 in the Little Six game at Muscatine. Johnson, Hahn and Riswold sparked 19 of Muscatine's 24 field goals while Johnson and Hahn shone at the charity stripe. Dick Schmitt led the Demons with 10 points. Vic Manassier added seven as runner up.
Crawfordsville defeated Mt Union 40 to 28 as the boys posted a strong fourth quarter. Jerry Banks led with 13 points and George Fulton added 10 while Mt Union's Donally led with 11. Margery Cherryholmes scored 18 for Crawfordsville in the girls game, with Carol Ann Banks adding 12 as Mt Union's Cornick led scoring with 27.
The Wellman Wildcats defeated Williamsburg 36 to 30 after an overtime period in a Wash league game. Don Topping led with 15 points and strong floor play, while Williamsburg’s Bob Chandler scored 14. Williamsburg had previously beaten Wellman reserves 22 to 20.
West Chester's Trojans edged by North English in a Ke-Wash league setback 45 to 31 after a late rally. the Trojans won the second game.
Wyman high school basketball swept Olds in a doubleheader. The varsity finished 54 to 43, with the reserves also earning a win as the night featured strong shooting and defense from the home team.
Wyman led 29 to 21 at halftime. Olds rallied to tie 32 to 33 after the third period. Charley Huff led scoring with strong support from R. Huff Crawford and Williams, whose defense was outstanding.
Earl Little and Mr and Mrs Al Batterson with Rev and Mrs Wig Stevens are named as owners of new Briggs Beauty-Ware colored bathroom sets. The notice highlights the sale of these items and mentions their owners.
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