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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1941

Page

2

Local Social Notes On Visitors And Employment

Mrs. I. Rothschild returned from Chicago where she was buying merchandise for the store. Mrs. Frank Eagle and her son Frank Jr of Fremont Nebraska are visiting Mrs. E. J. Harmeier this week. Wilma Nordyke is employed as a beauty operator at Ann's Beauty salon.

Mrs. I. Rothschild Chicago Frank Eagle and Son Frank, Jr Fremont, Nebr E. J. Harmeier Wilma Nordyke Ann's Mrs. Rothschild

Tracy couple sells hotel and heads to California

Mr and Mrs Ray C Tracy have sold Tracy s Highway hotel and will hand possession to Ina McDowell via Morrow. They plan to visit Maquoketa then travel to Los Angeles to make their home, likely leaving for California after several days. Also noted are local notices on tax help, a Ford V 8 priced at 770, and various travel delays and social events in the area.

Ray C. Tracy Tracy's Highway Ina McDowell Tracy Maquoketa Los Angeles Calif California

Cards Beat Merchants and Wayland Defeats Sharon

Two close thrills mark the first evening of the Gold Medal Tourney at Y. The Cards edged the Merchants in a tight finish while Wayland defeated Sharon in another tense matchup.

Wayland Sharon

Cardinals Upset Merchants In 1941 Gold Medal Tourney

Ken Kimberlin led the Cardinals to a 59 to 54 upset of the Washington Merchants in Washington as Wayland edged Sharon 48 to 45 and Pleasant Plain beat West Chester 50 to 40. Norris scored 23 for the Cardinals while Finke and Norris started the rally. Wayland and Sharon traded leads in a tense opener with Meer of Sharon leading scorers in a tight game. A large opening crowd packed the arena as tournament organizers praised improvements in scoreboard and public address systems.

Wayland Sharon Cardinals Merchants Pleasant Plain West Chester Ken Kimberlin Washington Washington Merchants Wayland and Chester Finke Norris Big Norris Meer Roths Chester Boys Leigh Soule Yoder Roberts Snyder Winborn Norbert Norris Norval Norris Kimberlin Dotson Crist Morrison A. Ee Tucker Marshall Cantoni Harbreichter Bobby Carter Ballard Johnson Chuck Pacha Hoskins West Lamansky Scranton Statler Sieeve Thrapp Janecek Hotle E. Kleese Cs Aight

Boxers Gather for Des Moines Golden Gloves Trials

Des Moines hosts a one night Golden Gloves tournament on March 21 at Shrine Auditorium to select eight state champions and a squad for the National AAU tourney in Boston. Notables include Bob Anderson of Washington facing Bill Heath Fort Dodge and Bob Martinez Newton in the light division, with boxers from Cedar Rapids Burlington WHO and Des Moines in another strong card.

Bob Anderson Washington Cedar Rapids Shrine Auditorium Des Moines Towa Aau Boston Anderson Bill Heath Fort Dodge Northwest Iowa Bob Martinez Newton Wally Wells Ottumwa Burlington Iowa Aau WHO Alvin Bartholomew Boone Jesse Castel Davenport Felix Buono Manly Joe Koenig Halbur Julian Bowers Dave Horn Archie Richardson Lake City Ray Martinez Harry Demery Rockwell City Bantam Carl Ruff Independence Feather Ed Sabers Independence Wweker Gene Scott Iowa City Jake Stover Unionville Felton Cleveland Nashua Burlington Junior Cross Ft. Madison Fly Diago Hidalgo Ronald Haight Oakville Feather Walley Wells Ottumwa Ralph Wilkerson Welter Bill Earle Middle Jim

Hospital Admissions and Dismissals Include Hufstuttler Family

At the hospital Mrs. William Hufstuttler and son Richard Lee of 717 West Main were admitted for pneumonia. Mrs. Herbert Judeyine and son Herbert Michael of Westwood California were dismissed to the home of her mother Mrs. Edna Franklin at 603 North Avenue C.

William Hufstuttler Richard Lee West Main Street Herbert Judeyine Herbert Michael Westwood, Galif Edna Franklin North Avenue

Dorcas Society of St Pauls Church Holds Meeting

The Dorcas society of St Pauls church met last evening at the church for its regular business session. The flower collection was received and President Mrs Lloyd Humston led a Bible study on the parables of Jesus taught in the Temple at Jerusalem. The meeting closed with the Lord's Prayer.

Dorcas Society of the St. Paul's Church Lloyd Humston Temple Jerusalem

St James P T A Holds Meeting at School

St James P T A met yesterday afternoon at 3 15 at the school. Mrs Joe Barnes president and Mrs Ed Rich secretary read the usual reports. District president Mrs R E Fisher of Burlington sent two letters. Mrs Hubert Redlinger read article My Profession. Members voted to send one dollar to the courtesy fund and awarded the afternoon attendance prize to the third room.

St. James Parent-teacher Association Joe Barnes Pecreary Ed Rich R. E. Fisher Burlington Hubert Redlinger

Barbers and Haberman Bowling Scores Report

Barbers Myers 162 127 154 433 M Haberman 119 146 141 406. Final scores show Barbers with 433 and Haberman with 406 in the bowling event.

Barbers Myers Haberman A Haberman Bozman Pong Oo Bears Martin Haygreen Browns Hershberger Brown Hla Ross McAvoy Estes Cme Sts Tig Vmcfadden En — i Simpson Sitlers Kleese Sitler Fenn Ee Peters Paul Ee Peters White Gilmore Aeee Eae —— Smitha Goodwin Johnson Montgomery Ward Sorrell Bond Mitchell Ely Siste Tre Old Timers L Little Smith Tucker Rt Morrison E. Little State Bank Holland

Mrs J Campbell Hosts Circle Gathering at Home

Mrs J Campbell hosted the Past Noble Grand Circle yesterday with twelve members attending. Vera Broost presided, and members worked on rugs for the degree staff. Unfinished work led to a Friday session with Broost to complete the rugs. Refreshments were served by Mrs Campbell and Mrs Gray.

J. H. Campbell Noble Grand Circle Vera Broost Harold Gray Campbell

Soilless Culture Defined as Soil-Free Plant Growth

A system of growing fruits, flowers and vegetables without soil by placing them in water or sand and supplying exact amounts of necessary chemicals.

All-State basketball picks to be chosen in Iowa

About 11,000 high school players are eligible for the 1941 Iowa all state team as 940 teams enter the state series and 12 players per squad. Nearly 2,000 ballots have been mailed for nominations. balloting closes March 17. A committee meeting March 30 will decide the 24 players for the three eight man teams with three forwards three guards and two centers, plus an honorable mention list.

Des Moines Iowa the Journal Iowa Daily Press Association Mason City

Soybean Producers See Competition Within Their Ranks

Hudson report quotes George Strayer executive secretary of the American Soybean association noting that dairy and hog farmers who raise soybeans compete with themselves. He cites 87 million pounds of soybean oil used in oleo margarine in 1940, up 23 percent from the year before.

Hudson George Strayer American Soybean Association Strayer

Weight of Cotton Bale in U S Advised

A historical note states the average bale of cotton in the United States weighs about 500 pounds. The figure reflects standard bale size used in commerce and farming discussions of the period.

United States

Wayland Plans Senior Class Play Cast and Local Games

Wayland High sets senior play Huckleberry Finn with Aunt Polly Mary Richard Ruth Watson Evalyn Schrock and others for next month. Dutchmen post 20 17 win over Washington Demons then fall 15 11 to Town City in sectional tournament. guard Kauffman shines. Nearby events include Ruth Whistler Marionettes, junior primary field trip, infantile paralysis recovery, and a surprise party for Dick Sodergren.

Wayland Miss McElhinney Huckleberry Finn Aunt Polly Mary Richard Ruth Watson Evalyn Schrock Mary Jane Beatrice Weaver Ted Raymond Richard Sodergren Melba White Ruby Richard Clara Woppinger Miriam Meyer Amy ‘Woppinger Elizabeth Schroll Tom Wenger John Finn Dean Mallory Tom Sawyer Murray Krabill Kalona Washington Demons Wellman Town City Kauffman Sullivan Iowa City Ward Ruth E. Whistler Willard Conrad Maple Grove Prospect

Sioux City Police Hunt for Thieves

Sioux City police searched Tuesday night for two men suspected of looting the William Jeffrey mercantile store and stealing a green 1988 Chevrolet Tudor sedan from Hankinson garage. Entry was made through a basement window and a revolver plus clothing were taken. Woodbury County Sheriff W. R. Tice linked the robberies as likely by the same pair.

Sioux City Sloan William Jeffrey Mercantile Hankinson Woodbury County W. R. "Tice

American Home Sections Plan Spring Programs

The three American Home sections of the Fortnightly club met yesterday at 2:20 PM. Section one, hosted by Mrs. Wartel, heard talks on citizenship and taxes with Mrs. John A. Stewart and others, while Mr. Churchill and Mr. Ow en figures featured in readings. Section two, led by Mrs. Carris, featured Sam McCleery on framing and hanging pictures, plus a Mike quality movie courtesy of Dean Mead. Section three included Mrs. Maxwell and Mrs. Carris presenting spring decor tips and table arrangements, with a focus on St Patrick’s day themes and home cleaning aids.

American Home Department IM. A. Robeson Holden W. J. Masson Steve Stewart Sam Witting Harry Turner John A. Stewart Bessie Wade George Clapper Alite Shaver Jessie Brindley Ode Ferguson David Warfel Los Angeles Calif Gless Harry Sowden Phillips T. R. Phillips AL Peterson Don Braden Glen L. Wilson Philllips Washington A. R. Krause C. Hares Ry Davis Melvin Hillery Raynond Anderson Donald Maxwell Robert Benchley W. C. McFadden Leland Carris J. W. Bidwell H. A. Beenbissom Luella Patton Carris J Wright BE. C. Carris J. Ross Sam McCleery B. F. Bostwick, Jr Jed Warren T. R. Gillespie W. Glen Eldridge Claud Tucker Joe Falk Dean Harland Mead the Frony National Parks Washington, D.C A. EK. Atchison St. Patrick's Fred Neiswanger

Eastern Stars Plan St. Patrick's Program at Kensington

The Order of Eastern Stars will host a St. Patrick's program in Kensington Monday afternoon March 1 at 2 30 in the Masonic Temple. Mrs Walter Brown and Mrs J D Dayton chair the committees in charge of the entertainment. All Past Star members are invited to attend.

Order of Eastern Stars St. Patrick's Kensington Masonic Temple Walter Brown J. D. Dayton Pastern Star

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ST. Patrick St. Patrick’s Wolf Floral CO Reister Bros America L. E. Freak Court House Birney Highland Palace Mch Howard Miller Glen Henry Robert Risk Cedar Falls Vinton Cear Rapids Jen Ome John Wietzke Greenfield Hotel Greenfield G. C. Haddock Rg. Wietzke Mr. Haddock Conesville Gibson Rob-Airs Joe Duen Orval Mecklenberg Howard Little Dorcas Society of P.T.A J. Campbell New York City Omar Bus Transport Workers Union Transport Workers’ Union Wayland School News Guengerieh Githens Ellis Prichard George Boller Jim Magdefrau Clarence Kaufman Duane Wittmer Dick Sodergren Wayland Junk High Winfield Bernice Schrock Ofort Wayne Indiana Sehrock Mervin Kern Mervin Lemmon Ota Lemmon’s Pharmacy Oh- Ke Rothschita Eastern Stars St. Patrick’s. Kensington C. V. Crull Canyon
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