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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1950

Page

4

Cardinals Fall to Clarinda 52 40 on Road Trip Opener

Washington JC Cardinals coached by John McConnell lost 52 to 40 at Clarinda JC on the first leg of a two game road swing. Allen Johnston went without a field goal, scoring only from free throws, while Tom Murphy led with 14 points as the offense hit just four field goals in the first half.

John McConnell Washington Junior College Cardinals Clarinda Junior College Cardinal Creston Junior College Cardinals McConnell Allen Johnston Tom Murphy Washington Johnston Putman White Bono Ooops Deen Murphy Waggoner Nicola Mitchell Olson Clarinda Hayes Er Anderson S Miller S Maier Freeland Tenge Jones

Ainsworth Crawfordsville Win In YMCA League Night

Ainsworth and Crawfordsville posted wins in the YMCA independent core league last night. Ainsworth defeated Willits 56 to 46 as W McFarland and Orris each scored 19. Crawfordsville led 36 to 20 at halftime and beat West Chester 47 to 6 with Joe Martin scoring 30 points.

Ainsworth Crawfordsville Willits West Chester W. McFarland Orris Tanner Joe Martin West Ches Crull Tanner Sa Sas McFadden Kiesey Franklin Carter Po Rief Cain

Gail and Gail Murdock anniversary surprise honors couple

A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Gail Murdock on their 26th wedding anniversary in East Highland. High score in progressive euchre went to Harry Attig and low to James Swailes. Lunch followed with cake sandwiches and coffee. Several relatives and friends attended and others visited later in Lone Tree and Riverside.

Henry Prymek East Highland Gail Murdock Harry Attig James Swailes Frank Mincer Gary Gayle Lois Ardell Gerotam Dean Clifford Murdock Steven August Wehmeyer Sharon Neema Jane Frans Mincer Sr Alvin Yeggy Linus Yeggy Virginia Ferris Gabriel Ardell Geret Frankie Mincer DeWitt Moose Legion Frank Mincer Sr Lone Tree Bill Theresa Lear Roy Leffenbacher Jackie Schroeder Chiloquin Oregon Riverside Donald Cerny

Vern Doudna Freed of Passing Bad Checks

Vern Doudna of Columbus Junction was exonerated by a Louisa County jury after a three hour district court session in Wapello. He faced charges tied to bankruptcy actions of the defunct Doudna Packing company and alleged to have passed twelve thousand dollars of bogus checks to settle livestock payments.

Columbus Junction Doudna Packing Company District Court of the United States Davenport

Liberty Bell weighs 6 percent of Riverside bell

The Liberty Bell weighs six percent of the swinging weight of the largest bell in Riverside Church’s carillon in New York. That giant amongst tuned bells is dwarfed by several centuries old bells of Russia and the Orient.

America New York Riverside Church Russia Orient

Patterson Returns Home From District Court Visit

District Court Judge J. G. Patterson has returned to his home in Oskaloosa and will return to hear cases in court here next Monday.

J. G. Patterson Oskaloosa

Presbyterian Church Plans Annual Canvass

The First Presbyterian Church announces its annual canvass led by pastor J. M. Kennedy. Outreach efforts emphasize support for church programs and community needs through pledges and donations during the campaign.

Presbyterian Church

Demons to Face Ft. Madison in Little Six Clash

Washington high school's Demons meet Ft. Madison in a Little Six league game Friday night. They seek their first league win and aim to regain form shown against Ottumwa. A freshman-sophomore Demon squad will play Ft. Madison in the preliminary game.

Washington High School Ft. Madison Demons Ottumwa Bulldogs Demon

Wapello and Cotter Advance in Louisa County Tourney

Wapello defeated Wyman 61 to 41 and Cotter won 40 to 39 over Oakville to reach the Louisa County tournament semifinals. Semi finals set for Friday night with Wapello vs Cotter and Morning Sun versus Grandview, followed by the final in Wapello on Saturday night.

Columbus Junction Wapello Cotter Louisa County Wyman Oakville Morning Sun Grandview

County Tourney Postponed One Day In Wellman

The Washington county high school basketball tournament opener in Wellman was moved back a day. First round games include Brighton versus Riverside at 6:15, Wellman versus Ainsworth at 7:30, and Kalona against West Chester at 8:45. Crawfordsville, with a first round bye, faces the Brighton Riverside winner Friday night.

Washington County Wellman Brighton Riverside Ainsworth Kalona West Chester Crawfordsville

Church canvass planned in Columbus Junction

At Muscatine the moderator of Central Presbyterian church in Columbus Junction will meet church officials Thursday evening to arrange for the every member canvas. An all high school party sponsored by the freshman class was held at Columbus high school Friday evening. Mrs Roy Wood has been a patient at Bellevue hospital Muscatine. Devene Partington who has been attending college in Colorado began teaching fourth grade at Lansing Iowa last week. Frank S Roach 59 who lived at Columbus City as a child retired last month as a rural mail carrier at McCool Neb after 31 years in the mail service.

Muscatine Central Presbyterian Church Columbus Junction Columbus High School Roy Wood Bellevue Hospital Devene Partington Colorado Lansing Iowa Frank S. Roach Columbus City McCool Neb

Lloyd Boulton Taken Suddenly at Junction

Lloyd W. Boulton 49, farmer near Columbus Junction, died suddenly at his home Wednesday at 3 pm. Funeral services are planned for 2 pm Saturday at Richie funeral home with burial in Columbus City cemetery. Born Sept 28, 1900, he married Emma Dames in 1926 and is survived by four daughters Natlie Anita Nola Nona, a son George, two brothers Floyd M. Morning Sun and George C. Columbus Junction, three sisters Hil ton Hanft Russell Cuthamp Esther Boulton, and his mother Florence Boulton.

Columbus Junction Lloyd W. Boulton Here Richie Columbus City Mr. Boulton George L. Boulton Emma Dames Natlie Anita Arizona Nola Nona George Floyd M Morning Sun George C Hilton Hanft Russell Cuthamp Esther Boulton Florence Boulton

Comets to Play Friday in Polio Benefit Games

Wayne and Dallas Chamberlin sponsors the Sport Shop Com announce a polio benefit game Friday night in Wayland. The Comets face an independent Wayland team at 8:00 p.m. in the Wayland High School gym.

Comets Wayne Dallas Chamberlin Wayland Wayland High School

Livestock Market Update Shows Price Lanes by Weight

The report lists bids for sheep and lambs by weight from 250 to 600 pounds with ranges 15.75 to 17.00 for light sheep, 12.00 to 14.75 for stocker lambs, and 12.75 to 14.75 for mostly good and choice sews. Indications show good clearance with salable 3,500 sheep while bid trends are lower and yearlings scarce.

Community and farm sales listed with dates and locations

The page lists weekly Friday Whittaker sale barn auctions and midweek livestock sales at Midway Sales Columbus Junction Kalona and Ollie Iowa. It also notes sale dates for individual auctions including Eli White farm Columbus City area January 27 starts 11 00 Glen Caldwell January 28 land near American Pearl Button plant 2 30 B E Miller January 28 Crawfordsville sale 12 30 Lyle J Maxwell Estate January 35 farm machinery and household goods near Ainsworth 11 00

Whittaker Sale Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Ollie American Pearl Button Company B. E. Miller Crawfordsville Lyle J. Maxwell Old White Way Ainsworth

Chicago Livestock Market Hogs Steady Across Weights

USDA report shows salable hogs 11,000, fairly active and mostly steady across weight ranges. Good and choice 180 to 220 lb butchers 17.00 to 17.50 per cwt, mostly 17.25+, top 17.50 paid. 230 lb hogs referenced.

Amazing relief for rheumatism arthritis claims tablets

Remarkable new medical discovery offers fast relief from nagging crippling pains of rheumatism arthritis neuritis. Ar Pan Ex tablets claim to work through the bloodstream reduce uric acid and speed blessed relief from stabbing pains in muscles and joints. Osineup Drug Store Washington Iowa.

Cattle Market Steady With Mixed Beef Prices Reported

Scattered slaughter cattle steady price range from 10.00 to 13.00 while salable cattle total 5,500 with 200 calves. Steers and heifers traded slow to steady, cows steady, bulls and canners steady. notable loads include 1125 lb steers at 30.50, 12.50 lb weights at 29.50, and bulk steer ranges 22.00 to 28.00 with heifers 21.50 to 26.00 and cows 15.50 to 18.50.

Market summary of livestock and sausage ball ranges

The notes show price ranges for sausage balls from 44.00 to 15.25 and 19.25 to 21.00 for medium to good quality. Dealers quote 28.00 to 32.00 for a load of 985 lb feeding steers. Stocker prices run 23.10 for common 525 to 675 lb stockers, with 18.75 to 19.00 shown for other categories.

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Creston Martin Bauer Dean Gerot Mincer Jennie Rath Dale Floyd Victor Burich Bryce Wolford Lorna Coralville James Dvorak Vern Doudna Martha Butler Liberty Bell J. M. Kennedy First Presbyterian Church Don Burger Bordwell Pilot Oyster Shell Bordwell’s Journal John C. Klein Ikkeota, Lowa Thomson Phosphate Dearborn Chicago Chicago Livestock USDA Osineup Drug Store Rock Island Produce Co Reisters Kewanee Little Genius John Deere IHC Osborn WOOD Klotz & Duncan Avers Paul Heindel Ford Tractor Allis-Chalmers Minneapolis-Moline Jonni Deere Dise Kewanee Hydrant Tlotst Rebber McCormick-Deering Hart Elevator & Wagon Rock Island Rake Rock Island Lillian G. Maxwell Paul Heid
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