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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1949
Page
2
The piece laments journalism’s future and notes the need for moral leadership. It questions America’s direction, warns about overorganization, urges civic re appraisal, and previews the Jefferson county lake shore preparations with youth centers and funding. It also critiques federal streamlining resistance and Hoover commission expectations.
Ainsworth high school split, losing both basketball games to Olds. The girls fell 51 to 47 despite close play, while the boys were beaten 88 to 34 after a tied fourth period. Joyce Owens led the Ainsworth girls with 19 points, Jeannette Wood 18. Bontrager had 25 for Olds. Olds boys rallied from a 37 all tie to win as Olds and Wyman lead the league.
The U S department of agriculture has developed Southland a new tomato variety resistant to collar rot and nearly immune to fusarium wilt indicating a potential improvement for tomato production and disease management.
Sharon’s strong start and balanced scoring sealed the YMCA independent tournament title 69 to 44 over the Sport Shop Comets. Lehr Led the Sharon attack with six and a half feet of height and teammates Meer Altmater Lackendar and Roberts provided sharp accuracy. Willits Motor topped Wayland 83 to 73 in the consolation, as Wayland briefly led 46 to 45 in the third before Willits pulled away. Norris was the tournament’s high scorer.
Margarette McCleery led the Rhythm Gals to a 17 to 7 win over Barbara Davison’s team after school. McCleery scored seven points, Graf added six, Redlinger led the losing side with four of its seven. Rhythm Gals trailed 7 to 4 at halftime but shut out the opponent in the second half.
The Shazams beat Whitlow 24 to 9 on the YMCA floor with Shirley Blattner scoring 12 and Donna Patterson adding 11 for the winners. Whitlow’s Janet Simmering posted four points as Davison’s squad showed improvement in last place.
Grain should be allocated to dairy cows according to the volume of milk they yield. Feeding based on production aims to optimize output, with higher producing cows receiving proportionally more grain to maintain lactation and efficiency.
Wayland high school Bombers beat Birmingham 39 to 37 to reach the district Class B finals at Fairfield. Arnold Roth scored 14 points leading Wayland while Dan Leichty added 11. Birmingham’s Anderson had 12 and Skaggs 9. Roth sank two free throws after the final whistle to seal the victory.
The Comet quintet forward led scoring with 85 points in this year’s tournament. Box scores from last night’s games reference Officials George Bowman and Bob Weber.
Social calendar listings include Rebekah lodge meetings YWCA sessions Rainbow Girls Bible study Knights of Pythias American Legion auxiliary and other clubs with times at various halls in the town. A correction notes Junior Fortnightly will attend a play in Mt Pleasant.
A long birthday list honors Betty Marie Davi son Rozanne Davis Connie Rae Welch and William Ralph Knauss among others. Mrs Floyd Farrier and daughter Katherine share March 5 as a double birthday, with Stella Palmer hosting a party at the Journal observance.
Mrs. Fred Forinash entertained members of the COC class of the West Chester Methodist church Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. I. E Cottey. The president Mrs. Fred Gerdes conducted a short business meeting. Each member answered roll with a pet peeve and reported on a parable from the Bible. Mrs. Lafe Stout led the entertainment. A lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Coffey and Mrs. Stout.
Idris club members met at Mrs C W Beekman’s home on Tuesday afternoon. President Mrs Alva Kepler led a business session and the group voted to donate cash to the Red Cross. Mrs Don Miller led the program on Religion in the Home.
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