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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1940

Page

2

Quarter-final Games Tonight at Gold Medal Tourney

Eight teams remain in the Gold Medal tournament as four quarter-final games unfold tonight at the Y. Iowa City meets West Liberty in a key lowe bracket clash, while Conesville faces Williamsburg. Maid-Rites play Martinsburg and Ex Cards clash with Wyman in the other two games.

Iowa City West Liberty Conesville-Williamsburo Maid-Rites Martinsburg Crawfordsville Wyman Webster Wyman Webster

Iowa City Team Edges Thornburg In Close 45 40 Victory

The Iowa City squad earns a narrow 45 to 40 win over Thornburg. F. Cleavenger and Russell lead scoring as Iowa City maintains the lead most of the game despite Thornburg’s late push. The box score notes Iowa City records 28 field goals and 4 free throws.

Iowa City University City Thornburg F. Cleavenger Russell Hochstedler

Liberty Triumphs Over Muscatine Sharps In 14 to 0 Loss

The DeMolays from Washington gave a stronger argument than expected but Crowes and Muscatine county shooters dominated. Final score 14 to 0 reflects the Muscatine team's power.

Liberty Washington Weet Liberty Crowes Muscatine County

Wyman and Webster Clash In Tight Basketball Battle

The Wyman and Webster game featured a close back and forth with frequent lead changes. Weberer led early as the teams stood 16 16 at halftime, with Wyman ahead for three quarters before pulling away to finish 47 27.

Homer Herron Wyman Gipple Oldt Chambertin Stribley Herron Crawford Webster Herrick Herrick Winegarden L . Shifflett Plank Broek Sorden Weberer

Kieseys Play Reynolds Illinois Game in Annual Meet

The Kiesey family traveled to Reynolds Illinois last Saturday for their yearly basketball game against the town team. The Kieseys lost 32 to 22 with Dale as the mainstay and contributions from Walt Ted Stan Bill Don Junior Knott and Everett Burham Jr. whose mothers were Kieseys.

Kiesey Reynolds Ill Kiesey Brothers Washington Aline Kieseys Dale Walt Ted Stan Bill Don Junior Knott Everette Burhham, Jr

Four Die in Kentucky Blast Near Perry County Mine

Yerkes Kentucky March 12 Luther Huff and his three sons aged 11 12 and 22 were reported killed in an explosion near a wagon coal mine close to the Perry county town.

Yerkes, Ky Luther Huff Perry County

117 Million Bushels of Corn Sealed in State

Reports to state headquarters say that 117,743,321 bushels of 1959 corn have been sealed by Iowa farmers under the 47 cent per bushel federal loan program. Loans total $57,113,635. Attendees at a Grace Methodist church advance meeting in Des Moines included Dr. RGCG Keasy, O. B Schmitt, Earle Libe, A. L. Griffith, Edwin Griffith and Leo Hoover.

Des Moines AAA Rgcg. Keasy O. Bschmitt Earle Libe A. L. Griffith Edwin Griffith Leo Hoover Grace Methodist Church

Baptist Men Hold Monthly Gathering at Local Church

The BeMen group met in the Baptist church social hall with Mission Task leader Dave Benson guiding reading. Rodney Arnold W P Moore V Brown and Rave Benson presented tasks while Rev I Fredmund led song and prayer. Richard D D Leet oversaw the business session and plans for a fundraising drive to help junior high students attend Baptist summer camps at Iowa Falls were announced. Visitors attended and one new member joined.

The Baptist Church Dave Benson Rodney Arnold W. P. Moore V. Brown Rave Benson I. Fredmund Richard D.D. Leet Iowa Falls

Weekend Visits and Local Notices in Iowa City Area

Mrs. George Mann of Iowa City spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hill. Various locals including Omer TeBockhorst family and Barbara Jean and Joan returned to Rock Island after a week with Henry TeBockhorst relatives. Also notices about delinquent car lists, registrations before March 15, and trailer penalties. Marion S. George, County Treasurer.

George Mann Iowa City W. J. Hill Omer TeBockhorst Barbara Jean Joan Rock Island, Ill Henry TeBockhorst Marion S. George

DeMolays Hold Regular Meeting At Masonic Temple

The DeMolays held their regular business meeting at 6 pm in the Masonic Temple. Reports covered a near future night club party not yet dated and interest in the state DeMolay basketball tournament. A local DeMolay team plans to enter a Columbus Junction event with about twenty five members.

Masonic Temple Columbus Junction

Local Residents Dismissals Reported in Crawfordsville Area

Herbert Huber of Washington was dismissed yesterday afternoon. Mrs Arthur Davidson and infant daughter were discharged yesterday for their home in Crawfordsville. Mr and Mrs William Chance of Washington are parents of four daughters born last evening at Sez Helen Keily Kalona was admitted for observation yesterday. Mrs Marion Rittenhouse and baby daughter Marilyn Blaine were discharged this morning.

Herbert Huber Washington Arthur Davidson Daugghter Crawfordsville William Chance Sez Helen Keily Kalona Marion Rittenhouse Marilyn Blaine

Funeral services for Mrs. Hazelett in Ainsworth

Funeral services for Mrs. H. D Hazelett were held yesterday in the Methodist church at Ainsworth with the pastor Rev. C. E. Coggeshall in charge. Music was by a quartet of Mrs. Sam Stephens Mrs. Frank Mahin Everette Shearer and A. K E. Sands. Pallbearers included Lee Thompson Jay Evans A. EB Sands William Smylie Frank Trotter and Lee Norris. Burial was in Elm Grove cemetery.

H. D Hazelett Ainsworth C. E. Coggeshall Sam _ Stephens Frank Mahin Everette Shearer A. K E. Sands Lee Thompson Jay Evans A. EB. Sands William Smylie Frank Trotter Lee Norris Elm Grove Cemetery

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