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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1940
Page
2
Blaine Holmes and his crew continue clearing snow from the business district, reporting strong progress over the past few days. They worked through the night and remained active this morning, moving substantial tonnage.
Mr J W Chandler county agent reports four day Iowa Farm Bureau meeting marred by heavy snow and cold weather reducing attendance. Gerald Dettweller family welcomed a daughter weighing eight and three fourths pounds at a Washington area home.
Mrs. William Meeks and her infant were discharged from THE HOSPITAL to their home on Washington Oale. Robert Koehler of Ainsworth was also discharged yesterday.
Haifley and Anderson advance as Washington picks fill spots for Cedar Rapids district Golden Gloves Feb 5 6 7 and 14. McDole loses in 175 final but earns potential training for 160 class. Braleski ineligible. team includes Solon CCC Iowa City Fairfield CCC and Washington fighters.
Washington high school Demons suffered a 44 to 26 defeat at Keokuk as they struggled from the start. Keokuk led 71 to 3 at halftime and hit free throws poorly for Washington, while Frank Dea returned to center and sparked the offense with key baskets. Bob Lowe led Washington in the second half, but poor free-throw shooting and early scoring woes doomed their effort against Keokuk at Keokuk.
Ed Chuck scored 18 points guiding the Cardinals to a 45 to 37 victory over the Maid-rites at the high school gym. The Maid-rites led 21 to 15 at halftime before Chuck and Marvin Gingerich dominated the final periods as Tom Cantoni of the Maid-rites battled hard.
Burlington Junior College held an early lead to defeat Shurtleff College of Alton Illinois 39 to 27 Friday night Ralph White led Burlington with 19 points Dickels had 10 for Shurtleff in the loss The game was played in Burlington
Mason City Junior College opened strong and held Marshalltown J C to 19 as Max Neal and Vic Jensen each scored nine points. Jack McGrane led defensive effort for Mason City while Wetz and Warden stood out for Marshalltown.
A Cedar Rapids Golden Gloves promoters led by Alex Pidler John Fryrear and Joe Benson organized a tourney to raise money for the troops equipment fund at the armory. Although the amount realized was small the event will help the fund and sponsors appreciated the support.
Wellman high school defeated Brighton 44 to 25 to win the county basketball championship. Wellman led 13-7 after the first period, 23-12 at halftime, and 29-16 after three quarters, with strong scoring from forwards and center. Norris and Koehler led Ainsworth to third place after beating Riverside 28 to 27.
Johnny Paychek, 191 pounds from Des Moines Iowa, knocked out Huey Long, 18244 pounds from Dallas Texas, in the third round of a ten round bout in Savannah. It marked Paychek’s thirty second win on his comeback and his twenty third knockout. Long was down for counts in the second round and again halted by the bell before Paychek finished him with a straight right.
Ottumwa defeated Mt. Pleas ant 37 to 29 in a Little Six game at Mt. Pleasant. Lucian Conn of Mt. Pleasant and Frank Phillips of Ottumwa were the high point men. Ottumwa led 20 to 16 at halftime.
Anna Pehler left for Denver after attending her mother Herm an Pehler's funeral Tuesday. She stayed with sister Emma Waxner after arrival Monday night. Harold, Bessie and Betty Jean Schmidt have had flu and missed school. Mrs Herman Wallace sprained her ankle last week and has been homebound after slipping on snow and linoleum.
During World War I from April 6, 1917, to June 30, 1919 the U S Army upheld 35 capital sentences by general courts martial and carried out executions. Of those executed two were for murder, 19 for murder and mutiny, 11 for rape, and three for rape and murder.
The text invites visitors to a Polish country house estate where guests may ride and shoot as if owners, paying only a modest boardinghouse rate comparable to a seaside resort. It highlights access to extensive grounds while maintaining a casual guest role.
A historic San Francisco earthquake in 2006 caused about 700 deaths and over 490 million dollars in property damage, marking a major disaster in the city.
Governor Earl K. Long a Democrat faces a runoff in February after failing to secure a majority in the Louisiana primary. Sam Jones, Lake Charles attorney and Reform candidate, advances with the second highest vote total to oppose Long in the runoff.
Scientists from the American Wildlife Institute at Alabama Polytechnic Institute tested a one strand electric fence around a field of cotton corn peanuts peas and potatoes to repel deer. The deer crawled under the wire despite being about 24 inches high.
New table conceits use glistening white cellophane woven with colored yarns to create striped effects. Sets come in blue and white, green and white, and red and white, offering a charming and practical dining accessory.
A historic apple tree in Vancouver Washington near the Evergreen and Pacific Coast highways remains productive at 112 years old, drawing tourists to the region as a lasting fruiting landmark.
Aesop, son of Clodius Aesopus, dissolved in a vineyard pearl valued at £40000 to taste what was said to be the most expensive drink ever prepared. This peculiar tale centers on extravagant indulgence and its folly.
Lake Charles attorney Sam Jones, who placed second to Gov. Marl K. Long in the Louisiana gubernatorial race, now seeks to challenge the Democratic state chief executive in a February runoff. The Sheldon air show reported a profit of $1258.
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