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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1940
Page
2
The Golden Gloves tournament delivered a fine boxing show at the new Armory last night. Most who missed it regret not attending and plan to come for the finals tonight. Congratulations to all the Washington boxers who fought and did well.
Unpacked copies of famous Hummel pottery from Germany feature small pieces. These gayly colored statuettes are described as appealing and collectible for buyers.
Mrs. T L Dodds recovering well after University Hospital Iowa City operation. Mrs J W Lonergan Marengo, after Washington county Hospital, moved to brother J M Kelly's home this month. Daughters Inver Hale returned to Marengo due to flu. Mrs B C Briley remains ill on East Washington. Sherm Welch celebrates birthday noting newspaper ages. Typewriter Bend 500 sheets 50c. Clara Tate and sister Jean Acheson plan extended trip to New Orleans and gulf towns with unknown return. L M Fisher of Minneapolis bought Coast to Coast Store. Wayne Coats to manage local store. Edith Beaty bought Buckley property 421 East Second, to move April first. Herman Sucre West Chester and Lee Hannawfordsville shoppers. Eugene Snider Rubio and Harold Fink Kebra dismissed. Jesse Stout Brighton and spouse welcome a son at 2 06 weighing eight pounds one ounce.
Seventeen bouts last night narrowed the field to 21 amateur boxers entering tonight’s six semi finals and seven finals at the Troop Armory starting at 7:30. Washington entries Dick Long, Bob Anderson, Pat McDole, Hank Milley, Orin Wallace, and Clarence Haifley posted wins or knockouts as they vie for a place on the district team in Cedar Rapids next month.
Pictures show Burnett winning by decision while Fred Bohr 118 pounds from Solon knocked out Merle Baughman of Fairfield in early rounds. Jack Vice 185 pounds kayoed Chi ule Long of Washington in the third after a second knockdown. Hank Miller of Washington disposed of Ted Hishop of Fairfield in a swift finish. Orin Wallace of Washington scored a first round KO over Jam Conway of Fairfield CCC camp. Mike Dayton 160 pounds lost a decision to Marin Braleki of Fairfield CCC camp. Pat Me Dole of Washington vs Dick Martin of Iowa City delivered one of the card’s best, with Martin outpointing Me Dole. Dusty Maher and Jack Kidling produced a quick clash that ended in a technical knockout after a head butt caused blood. Referee Alex Fidler and others assisted. about 250 spectators attended despite poor weather limiting turnout and revenue for the armory.
Wellman and Brighton high schools advance to the county tournament final on Wellman court with consolation game between Ainsworth and Riverside. Semi finals saw Wellman beat Ainsworth 41 85 and Brighton defeat Riverside 30 24. Day and Kos led Brighton in scoring while Riverside rallied late but fell short.
Mice Stuth Nichol, home from Ethiopia where she served as a missionary for several years, will speak at the United Presbyterian Church Sunday at 7 30 pm on Gratitude and Ingratitude in Ethiopia. She is sister to Rev. William M. Nichol, pastor of the church.
Two hundred members of the Windermere Bicycle Club in Cleveland Ohio held a mock trial and found Joe Doakes an imaginary motorist not guilty of careless driving. The aim was to impress cyclists with the need for caution.
Fossil evidence suggests rocks in Hiv Dakota and Manitoba reach about 1.7 billion years in age. The note traces ancient crustal rocks and early geologic activity in these regions.
Three Washington teams are in action tonight. The Maid-rites meet at 7 15 p m on the high school court with referee George Freshwaters handling the nat ural affair. The high school Demons travel to Keokuk for a Little Six game in cold conditions with Frank Dea back at center and Bob Lewis out for at least a week.
Mrs Logan Gargus sought medical care at Washington county hospital yesterday afternoon while Mr and Mrs Ralph Scott returned home after being snowbound at the Jungbluth cabin on Cedar River. Eleven men and a tractor cleared the road to the main highway enabling the car to travel. Claude Horton organized the rescue brigade and hosted the visitors. The Scotts praised the workers as true friends. Mrs Claire Dusenberry has flu and throat irritation and cannot work at Smart and Thrifty shop since Monday. Mrs C C Clark broke a knee and ankle last week, received a cast Wednesday and remains home for weeks.
Violet Flynn stays in town with friends due to heavy snowfall ruling out a planned trip north of Ainsworth to her parents. She finished last week at Washington County Hospital. The Louisa Washington County Bankers Association dinner at Wapello was canceled as roads were drifted. Next meeting is in March with speaker F K Schaefer of the SU faculty in commerce. Schaefer, formerly from Berlin, Germany, was to speak but will be rescheduled.
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