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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1940
Page
2
These short courses sponsored by universities including Ames help improve flower growing methods. The Glovinias, the first two to bloom this season, emerged from the greenhouses yesterday and will bloom for 66 months or more. They thrive in warm homes.
Mt Plea residents host visitors and plan travels to Des Moines and Washington. Mrs G W White of Mt Plea Mt will stay with Rob ott Risk home until stable housing found here before returning to Washington. Dale Earle attending Milan Til plans to stay through end of school.
Mrs CGeorne Stout of West Chester gave birth this morning to a son weighing seven pounds seven ounces at 820. Parents Mr and Mia Ceell Rooks of Washington celebrate the arrival last evening.
In the Washington Gold Medal tournament at the YMCA 16 of 26 teams remain after last night’s results. Ex Cards beat Gibson in overtime 43 to 42 and Wellman edged Webster 41 to 32, while DeMolay defeated Millersburg 23 to 17. Martinsburg, South English, Williamsburg advance after byes. Maid-Rites, Punks, Crawfordsville and Keswick move into second round.
Chamberlain led the scoring for the DeMolays in a balanced game where both teams shared points. Box score details are provided but the final tally is not shown in the readable text.
West Liberty sped to a lead with fast passing footwork and sharp shooting but Kalona fought back in the second half. A misread final score showed 38 38 before three minute overtime. Ex Cards then edged ahead 5 points as Turon r Keiper and Gibson led the rally scoring four points by Wymore and two by Crow.
Over time The Ex Cards jumped ahead on the younger Gibson team but the Gibson quintet stayed in the contest. Wymore, one of the area's top players, kept Gibson in the game with spectacular shooting as the second half began.
The Wellman squad trailed 76 to 10 at halftime but surged to tie with three minutes remaining. The final minutes saw a back and forth battle until J Herrick of Webster delivered the clinching basket as the clock ran down. The final score remains in dispute due to incomplete text.
Ottumwa defeated Sigourney in a district matchup. Centerville won from Wairfield 34 25. In Fairfield last night Ottumwa and Centerville advanced to tonight's final. Kalona fell to Humeston and Wayland dropped in Class B action. Muscatine beat Anamosa 86 27 and Anamosa won 21 20 over Dubuque.
In the state junior college basketball tourney Creston faces Centerville while Marshalltown meets Burlington in semi final action at Creston. Earlier Marshalltown beat Webster City 42 to 41 and Centerville defeated Chariton 49 to 45. Creston topped Tipton 47 to 30.
Ill Young posted a score of 89 at the local duck-pin alleys on Friday, claiming a record in this event. The report notes the achievement as a new mark in the venue’s records and highlights the outstanding performance.
Mr and Mrs Alex McCreedy celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary Thursday with a chicken dinner at 6 90 PM and two large decorated cakes. Guests included Mr and Mrs H D McCreedy Warry Richard John Myron Ernest and Joan of Fairfield Mr and Mrs Orie O Connor Robert and Larry Mr and Mrs Burke McCreedy Jimmy and Mr and Mrs W R McCreedy of Ainsworth.
Mrs. Fred Longer will host a Walnut Women’s club meeting next Thursday March 14 at her home five and a half miles southwest of town Thelma Luther of the Washington county health unit will speak Members should note the charge in meeting place.
Washington chapter of the Order of Western Star invites members to a school of instruction at Sigourney on March 14 opening at 1 30 p m with a banquet at 8 50 p m Tickets are 50 cents and reservations should be made with Mrs Vada Utterback of Sigourney Conferring of degrees will be held at 8 p m
The bowler started with a spare and rolled ten consecutive strikes, nine of them on the final ball, delivering a dramatic perfect-like finish for a strong, momentum-building performance.
Friday afternoon unit meetings of the Methodist Ladies Aid were held with few exceptions due to road conditions. Unit 1 hosted by Mrs. L. E. Travis featured devotionals by Mrs. Stutsman and business led by Mrs. Hoover. Twenty-four attendees plus guests enjoyed St Patrick themed refreshments and towel hemming for the hospital.
Mrs. Adolph Larson will host the Prairie Flower Missionary society all day meeting with co hosts Mrs. Eva Mouser and Mrs. Milford Anderson. A potluck noon dinner with meat and potatoes will be provided. Program leaders for the afternoon are listed.
Washington residents celebrate birthdays including Lewis Baker turning 78 and George L. Mc Daniel Donald Simmering John Kurtz and John Den Hartog also on the list. Mrs Clifford Jones of Ainsworth shares the day with Mrs Mary A Starr of Wellman aged 86 and a Three Quarter Century club member. M Boileau is slated to have a birthday tomorrow.
The note lists several children and relatives with upcoming birthdays: Jean Campbell aged twelve and her brother John also due to be one tomorrow, plus Ralston Meek Isadora Meyers of Lexington Ted Anderson Ced ar township Frank Pulver near Keota Margaret Mineart Gerald Feltz Valley Mrs Ferne Bishop Pilotburg Marilyn Bell and Mrs J C Caner Des Moines formerly Washington Richard Dean McAvoy son of Mr and Mrs Charles McAvoy will be three tomorrow Rudy Schmidt celebrates today Leo Vittetoe son of Mr and Mrs Ed Vittetoe will be ten on Sunday Rowena Carter will be six tomorrow.
Four birthdays in March honored at a party hosted by Merle Simpson at his parents’ home. Guests Doris Klepfer a student at Iowa State Teachers College birthday March 7 Mary Lynn Heilman birthday today Rex Hazen and Logan Heilman celebrate March 12. The nine guests were enter
The fragment notes the afternoon plans naming Mrs. Harley Myer and Mrs. Cloyde Knupy as participants. The snippet suggests a social event or ceremony context involving these individuals.
Forty five members of the United Presbyterian Ladies Aid heard Dave Elder describe Mexico City and its culture. He spoke on Mexican civilization, pyramids, calendars, and land history, noting transportation limits and land reforms. The program included musical solos by Ward Stephens and Virginia McLaughlin, with officers reelected and refreshments served.
Notice announces Pos Work in rank of Knight to be given at a meeting Monday evening in the K P hall. Refreshments will be served. George Baker C C 20038 attains with games after which buffet style refreshments were served. Two large birthday cakes decorated in yellow and green with candles served with iced drinks and salted nuts. Master colors predominated in table decorations.
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