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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1948

Page

3

Armbruster Estate Closing Out Sale Held March 10

Administrator Leonard Armbruster to conduct a closing out sale of livestock hay grain and farm machinery at the Riverside farm on March 10 with J Kennard of Iowa City and Bert Cray of Riverside as auctioneers and Peoples Trust and Savings Bank serving as clerk. The report also notes local visits and family movements including births and relocations of nearby residents.

Riverside Leonard Armbruster Mary Armbruster J. ¥. Kennard Iowa City Bert Cray Peoples Trust and Savings Bank

Davenport Beats Iowa City in High School Sub-State

Two dozen teams head to tonight’s high school boys sub-state tournaments while Waterloo district finals loom. Davenport’s defending champions topple Iowa City 60 to 44 in a mid season rematch, Cedar Rapids McKinley edges Roosevelt 39 to 34, and Boone stops Jefferson 41 to 34. Oelwein shocks Waverly 52 to 37 to claim class A.

Des Moines Waterloo Davenport Iowa City Blue Devil McKinley Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Boone Thomas Jefferson Council Bluffs Carroll Marshalltown Oelwein Waverly New Hartford Otumwa Sioux City Central Fort Dodge Dowling Burlington Chariton Ottumwa

Statlers Return From West and Southwest Trip

Mrs. E C Statler and Mr and Mrs George Statler of Brighton return home from a pleasure trip through the southern and western states. They visited Dr and Mrs Noel Carter in Globe Aziz, Mr and Mrs Ruben Gomez and baby in San Diego California, Mrs Esther Woodford Buzzard and family in Los Angeles California, and with Mr and Mrs Alan Woodford in Missouri. Several local families hosted Sunday dinners and visits followed. Rollin Spaulding injured when a tractor in gear knocked him down. his shoulder suffered injuries but no broken bones. he is hospitalized in Jefferson County.

W. L. Bray WEO E. C. Statler Geo. Statler Brighton Noel Carter Globe Aziz Ruben Gomez Baby San Diego Calif Esther Woodford Buzzard Los Angeles Alan Woodford Missouri Roy Rogers C. C. Rogers Elbert Dorothy Bray Irma Bray Ottumwa Clarence Reighard Keota Er. C. Statler Walter Bray Elbert Mwiniere Maxine Eugene Elmore Germansville Rollin Spaulding

Visit With Son Hal Cress Mentioned

A brief note records a visit with Hal Cress, the son, in Denver, highlighting familial contact during a period of reporting.

Hal Cress Denver

Wonders of the Solar System Address at Presbyterian Men

Dr. H W Pietenpol of Central college Pella spoke to United Presbyterian men on the solar system and the creator behind it. He described planets orbiting the sun, their sizes and distances, and the unfathomable mystery of creation, prompting questions and discussion during the church dinner and meeting.

United Presbyterian H. W. Pietenpol Central College Pella Church Brotherhood Ralph Kleese Arthir Duensing John Owen E. L. Stewart Donald Stout

Enrollment of School Gets Back to Normal

Wellston March 6 children at Wellston school are back after a measles siege. Names of affected students include Charles Brinning Beverly McClelland Mary Jane Lemley Shirley Lemley Patricia Engle Bennie Brinning Janet Tennis Jane Mayers Wade and Joyce McClelland are better after measles. Mrs Belle Wilson is on the sick list.

Walter Wilson Wellston Wellston School Charles Brinning Beverly McClelland Mary Jane Lemley Shirley Lemley Patricia Engle Bennie Brinning Janet Tennis Jane Mayers Wade Joyce McClelland Belle Wilson

Snow Falls This Week Amid Streak of Cold Weather

Mrs. Oscar Wilson spent two days last week helping Mrs. Mc Clelland process meat as snow continued to affect daily life.

Oscar Wilson McClelland

Preliminary Winners in Columbus Junction Junior High Contest

In Columbus Junction on March 5, preliminary junior high speech contest winners were announced. Dramatic and oratorical awards went to Gary Cecil, Dean Morgan, Rose Patrick, and Margaret Diller with rankings first and second. Humorous category named Bill Orr, Davy Crawford, Danny Pine, and Bob Herr in top placements. Additional prelims planned Wednesdays to reach 40 speakers. Other items note local moves, military service, and community notices.

Columbus Junction Gary Cecil Dean Morgan Rose Patrick Margaret Diller Bill Orr Davy Crawford Pen Sawyer Danny Pine Mr. Dooley Bob Herr James Pierce Des Moines James Newsome Pierce Harold Mewhirter Main Street Marcie Peters Nellie Meeker

Lustre of a Lifetime Vitreous China Fixtures

The text touts vitreous china plumbing fixtures as acid and alkali proof and stain and rust resistant. It claims they will not chip and resist shock while retaining their lustre for a lifetime.

China

Pan Aims to Spark Panic in War for Greece

The mythic Pan was believed to strike fear into Greece's enemies to aid victory. The tale frames Pan as a divine force shaping battles and enabling Greek success through terror.

Pan Greece

Community and Weekly Livestock Sales Listings in Iowa

Journal sale dates list weekly livestock auctions across Iowa. Whittaker sale barn hosts Friday sales, Midway Sales Columbus Junction every Wednesday, Kalona Sales Barn every Thursday, Ollie Livestock Exchange Tuesdays at 1 99 p.m, and Hi Dollar Sales Sigourney every Monday.

Whittaker Sale Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie, Towa Hi Dollar Sales Company Sigourney

State Printing Board Advances Printing Policies

The Iowa State Printing Board moves to set new printing standards and procurement rules, detailing oversight, approved vendors, and timetable for implementation across state agencies.

State Printing Board The Iowa State Printing Board

Duchess Watches Husband In Palm Beach Pro Am Threat

Wally worries as Duchess of Windsor scowls while seated watching her husband play a green approach on the 18th hole during the ninth annual pro-amateur tourney in Palm Beach Florida.

Duchess OF Windsor Prass Palm Beach Fla

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