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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1940
Page
2
Dr and Mrs C W McLaughlin left this morning for Long Beach California to visit their daughter Mrs C H Bogle and her family for a short stay during their trip.
Iowa City Truckers face the Washington Maid-Rites in the 1940 Gold Medal tournament final at the Y tonight after a week of play. Conesville and Wyman meet for third place following semi finals losses. The Maid-Rites defeated Conesville 53 to 47 in a strong showing.
Columbus Junction prepares a five day boys basketball tournament March 14 to 19 at the high school gym. Fifteen teams from the area compete for the championship and individual honors with games from Tuesday through Saturday and varied admission prices.
Clinton Stewart of Washington is named the Monmouth College freshman basketball award recipient for the season. Coach Lusk notes the freshmen won two of four games, splitting with Knox and Augustana.
Mrs Ralph Edwards of Centerville visited friends in Waverly and stayed at the W B Edwards home. Mrs W B Edwards accompanied her to Centerville to spend time with Dr Ralph Edwards. Helen Masson, instructor in Chicago Heights IL, returns home tomorrow night to spend time with her parents the Dr and Mrs W J Masson. Althea Montgomery, dean of women at Junior college and instructor, plans to return to work Monday after illness. Miss Montgomery came home last Saturday from Cedar Rapids where she visited her sister Mrs R P Taylor. At the annual YWCA election at SAUL Josephine McElhinney of Iowa City formerly of Washington was elected one of the representatives from the YW to the Student Christian comei Presley. Ladies Aid pie and doughnut sale Sat Wach Cleaners 252.
Washington surged ahead in the second half to lead by as many as 14 points, with Fuhr Marshall and Jackson delivering strong passes and Cantoni and Melure advancing the ball. Iowa City defeated Wyman 21-12 at the half and extended the lead, aided by Snider Miller and Jones as the box score tallies showed.
Creston, defending state champion, edged Centerville 33 to 21. Ames rallied in the second half to defeat Albert City 22 to 10. Bob Goodson led Creston with 16 points as both teams advance to the next round in Iowa City.
Waterloo Iowa March 14 Sixteen teams were paired today for the 14th annual state DeMolay basketball tournament to be held March 29 and 30. Waterloo the defending champion. First round games March 28 second round March 29 and semifinals and finals March 30.
Dick Peterson Bob Boilenu Joby Lowan and Ike Murphy will fight in a four man battle royal at the boxing show Friday in the armory. Francis Haney says the event features ten bouts with top amateur Golden Gloves and Cee-in rivals, three rounds each, to benefit the armory equipment fund. Free transportation is offered from Chocolat Stop at 7:30 for those without other means.
Mrs Elizabeth Steele of Ainsworth was admitted Tuesday for medical treatment. Mer came notes indicate care was given to Mrs Merle Steele. Jestey Roth of Wayland was dismissed yesterday.
Donald Bell received a telegram today from his brother 1 Col Leigh Bell of the regular army at Shreveport La stating that he and Mrs Bell are all right and were not affected by the storm that did damage in Shreveport this week. He promised to write and give details.
Reister Bros. advertises fresh eggs at 14 cents per dozen. A business caller from Earl Morgan of Ruble visited this morning to discuss local trade and nearby commerce.
A Wah.4 ton YWCA hosts an evening reception for business and professional women to network and meet new arrivals. Members aim to personally invite all local women but some may not yet have received invitations. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at the YWCA.
The Catholic Daughters held their regular meeting at the K of C hall with Regent Miss L. F. Payne presiding. In addition to routine business, plans were made for a March party after Easter and there was good attendance.
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