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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1948

Page

2

Snowball Social Club Recaps Meeting and Elections

The Snowball Social Club met at Mrs. Robert Roberts home with eleven members and guests. In absence of officers, Mrs. Wayne Knupp chaired a business session. Thanks were read from Wales families aided by food boxes. New officers elected: president Mrs. Cloyde Knapp, vice president Mrs. Don Cave, secretary treasurer Mrs. George McGuire, reporter Mrs. Ivan Hahn, assistant reporter Mrs. Adolph Guenther.

Robert Roberts John Winga Elizabeth Davies Nick Tinnes Cloyce Tinnes Sara Knupp Daryl Cave Claudia Shirley Tinnes Wayne Knupp Wales Cloyde Knapp Don Cave George McGuire Ivan Hahn Adolph Guenther

Cairo Church Blaze Causes $400 Damage

The Church of God of Cairo southeast of Columbus City sustained about 400 in damage from a fire Sunday believed caused by an overheated oil burning stove. The blaze, centered in the stove area, burned the floor and ceiling. fire crews from Wapello and Morning Sun saved the building, the oldest church in Louisa County. Reverend Arvell Hughes and Mr Pleasant preach there part time.

Columbus Junction Church of God of Cairo Columbus City Wapello and Morning Sun Louisa County Arvell Hughes Pleasant

Felsen Quits Post on Wallace Staff in Des Moines

Henry G. Felsen, West Des Moines freelance writer, said he is resigning from his post on the Wallace staff in Des Moines. The move comes amid newsroom changes and shifts in assignment.

Felsen Wallace Des Moines, Ta Henry G. Felsen West Des Moines

Vocabulary Debate Highlights Women's Language Use

A brief note suggests the average woman's vocabulary sits around 500 words. It hints at turnover in word usage and potential shifts over time.

Iowa Wallace-for-President Committee Aide Resigns

Last night he resigned as publicity secretary of the Iowa Wallace for president committee because of his writing commitments. Felsen, author of a magazine article on Iowa farmers prosperity, appears in the report of campaign expenditures filed by the Iowa Communist Party with the secretary of state in 1940.

Iowa Wallace-for-president Committee

Pairings Announced for FFA Basketball Tourney Here

Eight FFA teams from local high schools will compete in a two day tourney at Washington High School gym on March 26 and 27. Friday night opens with Sigourney vs Keota at 7 00 followed by Washington vs Columbus at 8 00.

Washington High School Sigourney Keota Washington Quintet Columbus

Tournament pairings set for Saturday's quarterfinals

Schedule details show Wellman versus Winfield resuming Saturday at 9:00 AM and Mt. Pleasant facing Fairfield at 10:00 AM to close the first round. Winners advance to 2:00 PM semifinals, with consolation and finals slated for 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

Comets Renew Feud With Crawfordsville

Washington fans preview the Gold Medal tourney as the Sport Shop Comets face Crawfordsville Sinclair Oilers in a renewed rivalry. Both teams split their four prior games this season and met at last year’s YMCA tourney with Crawfordsville edging the Comets by two. A curtain raiser features the Flyers. The doubleheader starts at 7:00 p.m. with the Comets and Oilers to follow.

Washington Cage Sport Shop Comets Sinclair Oilers Crawfordsville Y.M.C.A Crawfordsville Boys Comets Flyers

Iowa fishing laws to be distributed early next month

Des Moines Iowa March 25 UP Iowa fishing regulations for 1948 will be distributed by coun-

Iowa Des Moines, In Coun

Angling Rules Eased with April License Sales Begin

Conservation officers announced license sales start in early April. Key changes remove length limits on panfish such as crappie and bluegill, reduce catfish daily catch from 15 to eight, and adjust pike limits to five per day with ten in possession. Crappie season opens May 15, while smallmouth and other basses and sunfish open June 1.

Ty Recorder State Conservation Commission

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