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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
2
Mrs Clarence Johnson of the West Chester community underwent an operation at University hospital in Iowa City yesterday. Her condition is reported to be good.
Mr and Mrs Donald Lins of Haskins buy 412 East Washington street known as the J H Hull house and will move in after a few weeks. Several local residents travel to Chicago Detroit Davenport and Davenport areas for visits and business as part of weekly routines.
Two Washington Independent teams kicked off the Gold Medal tournament at the Y with Crawfordsville beating Mt Pleasant 62 51 and Maid-Rites edging Riverside 25 23. The Washington Punks surprised by routing Mt Union 45 24 while Crawfordsville defeated Mt Pleasant 52 31 as McFarland Mitchell and a fast squad led the offense. Remaining first round games and Friday schedule set the stage for the 26 team field with ten eliminations by tomorrow night.
In a early sluggish start the Maid Rites lagged as Riverside surged late in the second period to lead 10 to 8 at halftime. Burich and Frost sparked Riverside in the second half while Cummings nearly forced overtime with a center-court heave, but Washington held on 32 to 25 as the Punks, a mix of veterans and hopefuls, defeated Mt Union later in the tournament.
Creston Iowa March 8 Uo Scores of games this morning as sixteen junior college basketball teams open the state tournament. Burlington’s Blackhawks enter as defending champions while a three-session day narrows to eight for Friday’s second round.
Mrs. Nettie Mayhew and son Rodney plan a Lancaster trip as she intends a California move later. Mayhew aided selling household goods. Joe Duea out with flu and unable to lead basketball at Fairfield district. Jerry, three, ill with measles. McQuay-Norris men Frank Fuchs Jr and Carl Wippern hosted Sither Auto Parts employees at North Side cafe. Keith Allen born Friday seven pounds three quarters at home near West Chester. Mrs. A. Allen of Richland visited this morning.
Mr and Mrs Blaine Hawkins of Ainsworth welcomed a daughter born last night at 10 o clock Mr and Mrs Marion Rittenhouse of Washington welcomed a daughter born at 9 10 this morning weighing seven pounds four ounces Mrs Viola Coulbourn of Ainsworth was discharged yesterday
The Sigourney Demons travel to Fairfield to open the district tournament against Sigourney High School after a strong sectional run. Coach Ken Kimberlin relies on Dick Marshall and Bob Low as starters with Frank Ye to center and Captain Bob Lewis guiding the backcourt. The squad aims to rebound from Little Six setbacks and advance with a balanced lineup including Arty Burham and Dick Anderson.
Mrs. Jesse Gardner hosted the Bridge club at her home with a pot-luck dinner. Three tables played bridge and prizes went to Mrs. W. B. Webster Mrs. Frank Wilson and Mrs Joe Ward.
U Dealt-Lm Bridge club hosted a pot luck supper and evening of bridge with high score won by Mrs. Melvin Miller and travel prize to Mrs. Earl Whetstine. Wellman Chapter 211 held a regular meeting at the Masonic hall with 25 present and plans for a school of instruction on March 29 and a May 6 visit by the Grand Worthy Matron. A birthday dinner honored Charlotte at the Bidwell home with guests including Leo Gislain and Donald Bidwell among others.
Ray Box expresses sincere appreciation to participants who aided during his years operating the Maidrite Sandwich Shop. He notes ongoing operations and thanks supporters who assisted the business.
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