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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1950

Page

5

Brighton Girls Down YWCA Sextet in Tight Meeting

The Brighton girls beat a Washington YWCA squad 62 for a final score not shown as Jane Dickinson led with 26 points and Betty Farrier added 19. Augspurger starred for YWCA, while Mullen and Augspurger boosted Brighton's defense and pace. The Killers edged the Hoopers 33 27 in the opening game with Mary Ann Havel scoring 19. Pepperettes defeated Poor Working Girls 40 26 led by Jane Whitehead 22. Three YWCA league games are slated for next Tuesday.

Brighton YWCA Washington Ywca Cailer Jane Dickinson Betty Farrier Charlotte Hutt Dickinson Augspurger Washington Live Yers Shooting Stars Mullen Hoopers Hooper Mary Ann Havel Havel Jane Tanner Pepperettes Jane Whitehead PWG Edith Miller Killers Tanner Wee Patterson Blattner Neil A Redlinger Dougal Essey Palmer Ahrens DeLa Carter Brower Taeeaabinn FG FT F Whitlow Krotz Cook Falk Kk. Blattner Garret Ee Luers NG Fo Dennis 400Saee Eae Miller

Close Games Highlight State Girls Meet First Round

Des Moines report notes the second half of the state girls high school basketball tournament opened with tight games. Slater Winterset and Steamboat Rock advanced to quarterfinals after narrow wins. Winterset defeated Deep River, Slater edged Centerville, Meservey tipped Meriden, and Steamboat Rock beat Charter Oak. Afternoon matchups featured Runnels versus Viota Cogan versus Kamrar Sperry versus Oakland and Luana versus Mallard.

DES Moines Slater Meservey Winterset Steamboat Rock Deep River Centerville Meriden Charter Oak Runnells Viota Coggan Kamrar Sperry Oakland Luana Mallard

Iowa Fish Commission tightens limits and extends season

The Iowa Fish Commission extended most fishing seasons by 75 days but halved possession limits. All waters open except trout and frogs through Feb 15, with trout May 1 to Nov 30 and frogs May 12 to Nov 30. Size limits removed for most species except bass and sand sturgeon. rock sturgeon and paddlefish remain closed.

Des Moines State Conservation Commission

Two Volleyball Games Set At Washington YMCA Tonight

The Washington YMCA hosts a doubleheader volleyball match at 7:30 PM featuring two YMCA teams from Washington competing against two teams from the Oskaloosa YMCA in the local gym. Public attendance is encouraged.

Washington Ymca Oskaloosa “Y

Ren Cagers Comets Manager Receives Regret Letter

Wayne Chamberlin of the Sport Shop Comets received a letter from A. M. Saperstein of the New York Rens apologizing for a cancellation caused by a misunderstanding. The Rens had mistakenly gone to Washington Missouri, a first in 25 years of operation, and enclosed a check to reimburse the Comets for expenses.

Wayne Chamberlin Sport Shop Comets A. M. Saperstein New York Rens Comets Washington Missouri Mr. Saperstein United States

Hesselschwerdt Accepts Detroit Anesthesia Post

Dr W Hesselschwerdt, son of Kalona residents, will join a Detroit group of anesthesiologists and begin duties in April after two years as a resident at University Hospitals Iowa City. He plans to move with his family to Detroit soon.

Eugene Way Kalona Drci W. Hesselschwerdt Detroit Michigan Dr. Hesselschwerdt EK. J. Hesselschwerdt University Hospitals Iowa City Elaine Freeman Dan Kauffman Rockwell City Jay Hanson Kauffman Joe Kauffman C. R. Decker Charles Decker Shell Rock Oskaloosa Kansas Dean Jackson Cedar Falls A. A. Jackson Kenneth Fry Friese Richmond Willard W. Gingerich A. B. Gingerich Erma Velma Spicher Austin Miller Ed Lehman Dayton Ohio Emily Miller Edd Shetler Ober Niffenegger University Hospital William Reese Des Moines Harold Peterseim Connie

Painterly walls bolster health in hospitals

In Brooklyn the speaker for Layman's Day at a Methodist church notes that disease germs do not multiply on smooth painted walls. He cites paint as a health guard, with painted hospital walls offering silent proof of its protective power.

Brooklyn Hesselschwerdt BUICK

Classifieds and Subscriptions Shine in Washington Journal

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff credits and service details for Shannon Elder Co Publishers. It shows subscription rates by carrier and mail, with weekly and yearly options, plus price structures for in and out of state subscribers.

Washington Iowa

Official Notice on Electric Franchise Petition in Iowa

The Iowa Southern Utilities Company filed with the Iowa State Commerce Commission for a franchise to erect and operate electric transmission lines over described lands in Washington and other counties. The Commission fixes March 28 at 10:00 AM in Des Moines for proceedings.

Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Centerville Iowa Iowa Steie Commerce Commission Said Iowa State Commerce Commission Des Moines

Hearing on franchise objections and bank stockholders meeting

Notice details hearings for an Iowa franchise with written objections due by a fort date and representation advised. Also announces a special stockholders meeting of West Chester Savings Bank on March 27 1950 at 10 AM to approve amendments and substitute actions.

West Chester Savings Bank West Chester Iowa Iowe Art Jes Prooampetion

Printing Board to receive bids on highway paper and books

The Iowa State Printing Board will meet in Des Moines to receive bids on gloss paper, Ro RF Book paper, Iowa hand and miscellaneous printing for Highway Mans. Bids close at 10:90 a.m. and will be opened at the stated hour.

Iowa State Printing Board Des Moines Iowa

Bid Notice From Des Moines Printing Office

A public bid notice states the board may reject any or all bids and directs interested parties to contact Sherman WWW Needham Superintendent of Printing State Tinuse Des Moines for specifications and details of the award process.

Fead Sherman Needham State Tinuse Des Moines

Government Buys Eggs at Record Rate for Price Support

The agriculture department reports government egg purchases for price support are at a record pace with 363 million eggs taken from the market this year. Production is breaking records despite an eight cent a dozen drop in the support level, and no price relief is expected before late 1950. Farmers plan 12 percent fewer chick purchases for laying flocks, delaying any drop in production until the last quarter of 1950.

Washington Agriculture Department

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