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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1938
Page
2
Mrs. Claude Woods of Fort Madison visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank McFarlane for several days. She will remain through Mother's Day and accompanied her mother home last night. For your convenience operation until noon Mother's Day. Wear a carnation from Oetjen's.
Weather delays hinder plans for a Sunday intramural game at Blattner field east of town. Two squad teams will vie for Washington team spots in a practice before the season as rising pitchers and catchers are listed. Players to assemble at 1 30 with game at about 2 18 admission free.
Keota high school captured the Keokuk county track meet with 72 percent of points, edging Sigourney 69, Martinsburg 54, and What Cheer 20. Stoutner led Keota with 24 points, sweeping four events including the 120 yard high hurdles, plus top marks in the broad jump and mile relay new record.
American League standings show Cleveland, Washington, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia with varied wins. Wednesday results include New York 3 St Louis 2 and Detroit 4 Boston 1. National League games feature New York 3 Cincinnati 2 and Pittsburgh 9 Brooklyn 5 with Boston and St Louis tied at 3.
Despite rain that canceled Washington high school's spring football practice, the track squad travels with twelve boys to Fort Madison for the Little Six conference meet. Entrants cover most events including a javelin entry by Don Bealer. preliminaries start 2:30 p.m. with finals at 7:30 p.m.
A tank farm blast at Farmers Oil Co. sent flames into the air and endangered surrounding tanks. Firefighters contained the blaze after three hours. Two Farm ers Oil Co. employees were injured including Darrell Schneider, 19, who was outside when the explosion occurred.
Mount Pleasant guests of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Atack include Rev and Mrs J H Nightingale. Arthur Atack Jr of Cornell College spends time with his parents. Eggs sold at 17c per dozen. Walter Jennings becomes new butcher at Piggly Wiggly Columbus Junction. Moore's Bootery advertises white footwear and gifts.
The Jolly Jokers 4-H Club met with leader Rosa lie Combs and nine members present. Bonnie West joined as a new member while Deborah Longer was named historian. Charlotte and Deborah Longer and Helen Hayes will organize next year’s program. Isabelle Combs lectured on vegetable gardens and music.
Fire damages facility while loading gasoline from a railroad car to a measuring tank. Peter Dykstra, 28, was in the pumphouse watching the gasoline move through. Officials believe a spark from the engine started the blaze and caused an explosion.
Mrs. Kk. EB. Stutsman chairs social activities for the country club with planned potluck dinners each Thursday at 6 45 and women golfers meeting Wednesdays at 7 00 for breakfast and play. Dinner dates list chairmen, telephones, and entertainment plans through October with substitute rules and house committee contact.
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