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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1937

Page

6

Boxing show at City Hall features local rivals

At City Hall an 8:15 boxing program includes Marvin Buckwalter vs Pau Deen, Everette Holliday against Shorty Kerr, Willard substituting for Bus Hacker, with four other matchups in 1 6 to 120 pound classes and a two out of three falls wrestling bout Al Bowers versus Farmer Fredericks.

Ck Pisher Willard Moline Bus Hacker Lone Tree Bili Bill Brown Marvin Buckwalter Washington Pau, Deen Tri-Cities Everette Holliday Muscatine Shorty Kerr Silvis Lrr Bob Palmer Ovexy al Bowers Ottumwa Farmer Fredericks Burlington Fredericks Bowers

Thirty Out for Ring Football

Coach Freshwaters fields a spring squad of thirty with three to four weeks of fundamentals. Most players lack experience and weight, with only two holdovers from last year. Charles Schneider is captain but cannot practice. Bil Rawn and Boom Jungbluth assist as returning players. Backfield includes Harold Wolk at quarterback and Bob Lewis, Don Mitchell, Bob Macon at wing positions. Daily workouts run about an hour, with light scrimmage. three weeks remain.

Got Featwaters Schneider Charles Schneider Otter Bil Rawn Boom Jungbluth Freshwaters Harold Wolk Bob Lewis Don Mitchell Bob Macon Sprite Donald Marek Bill Rawn Dale Voorhees Myron White Bob Finke Dee Replogia Pud McCutchen Omer Palmer Hank Miller Fred Reid Harold Wolf Junior Klein Gordon Carstensen Robert van Dyke Tommy Rkandall Vernon Heenblessom Harold Stephens Kenneth Lovelett Kenton Kurtz Maurice Brooks Lloyd Scott Carl Judebluth Bernard Weddefield Robert Macon Bill Crandall Bill Brown Harold Strum

Mushroom Hunters from Gracehill Fail to Find Delicacies

Gracehill May 4 Otis Kirton left Saturday by train to Weber Springs Ark to seek work for his brother in laws and Lawton Lumber Co Mrs O A Strohm is slowly improving flu has spread among several families here Millis Mr and Mrs Swift and Mrs Williams are dining with Mrs Ovis Kirton and Mrs Williams bought baby items from Mrs H A Engel Tuesday Mushroom hunters have been very successful finding mushrooms but the cold prevents full harvest

Gracehill Otis Kirton Weber Springs Ark Nes and Lawton Lumber Co O. Ae Strohm Millis Swift Williams Ovis Kirton H. A. Engel

Six Teams in City League Forming for Softball

A six team community softball league is forming from a recent meeting. Pirates were first to enter while the Little Demeong plans a reorganization. Junior college group members are forming a team. Three other teams are being discussed and several organizations are close to joining. A meeting of managers will be held to finalize the league and schedule.

Pirates Litlie Demeong Leigh Soule Mr. Soule Jay Ted Brown

Wisconsin Hosts Iowa in Weekend Big Ten Series

Wisconsin and Iowa meet for two games in Iowa City Friday and Saturday with both teams aiming for a strong finish. Wisconsin, led by Lowell Douglas, brings a 10-3 record and top hitters Radke Kent and Gortach, while Iowa relies on Haltom Manush and Hinrichs to counter. Weather has affected both squads but pitching edges appear slight, Zuehls for Wisconsin and Hinrichs for Iowa.

Iowa City Hawkeye University of Iowa Wisconsin Iowans Badgers Lowell Douglas Baylor Chicago Iowa Badger Florian Radke LaVerne Kent Howard Radder John Gortach Warren Haltom Arthur Manush Walter Zuehls Eugene Hinrichs

Baseball Scores and Upcoming Matches

Yesterday's results show St. Louis 13 Boston 1 and Chicago 17 Philadelphia 4. Today schedule includes St. Louis at Hoaster Cincinnati at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Philadelphia at Chicago and Boston at St. Louis among other matchups.

W. L. Pet Philadelphia Brooklyn St. Louis Boston Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Chicago Detroit Washington Cleveland Detroit A Philadelphia Ocean St Louis

Three Schools to Compete for State College Track Title

Iowa City May 6 Official entries show 105 athletes from nine institutions in the 41st state intercollegiate track and field meet. Drake appears out, leaving a triangular battle among Grinnell Iowa State Iowa lead.

Iowa City Drake Grinnell Iowa Iowa State State University Central Peon Parsons Iowa Wesleyan Simpson Dubuque Jimmy Lyle John Graves

Acid Delimits Cotton Seed For Faster Germination

Sulphuric acid is used to delimit cotton seed, making the seed plant easier to handle, germinate quicker and produce stronger plants. The practice aims to improve germination rates and plant vigor by treating seeds before planting.

Wax Figure Collection Founded by Marie Tussaud

The renowned wax figure collection in London began in 1802 when Marie Tussaud of Switzerland established the exhibit. The display showcased famed celebrities and grew into a landmark attraction.

London Marie Gresholz Tussaud Switzerland

Need for an Umpire in the Supreme Court

A historical overview of how the framers created a balanced government with a powerful judicial branch. It explains why the Supreme Court was established as the interpreters of constitutional rules and how independence and tenure protections shield judges from political pressure.

Connecticut Pennsylvania Committee of Congress General Assembly of United States Supreme Court of the United States United States District Court District Court Supreme Court Congress Great Britain Western Newspaper Union

Lilith in Jewish Folklore as a Female Demon

A brief note from the Associated Press describes Lilith as a female demon in Jewish folklore, equating her to the English vampire and noting her role in myth.

Lilith Associated Press

Meek Injured In Auto Wreck Near Sandwich

May 6 report says C. G. Meek of Brighton was injured in an auto wreck near Sandwich Hil Monday morning but is home and improving.

C. G. Meek Brighton Sandwich Hil

Local readers and business folk join Evening Journal crowd

Harold Ahrens and others from Washion join the farm circle and read the Evening Journal. Karl Clark of Brighton runs a square store while Richland sees new ventures led by Glen Davis. Lee Henry John Pickens and Roach family noted for weekly news delivery.

Harold Ahrens Evening Journal Karl Clark Brighton Kichland Glen Davis Keola and Ainsworth Richland Lee Henry Keola KR John Erwin Lee Ickens Havre Mr. Pickens

Sale of Homer Fichtner estate near Brighton announced

The late Homer Fichtner estate will hold a sale Saturday May 8 at 3 ty miles southeast of Brighton. Locals report his stock and machinery are in good condition and Fichtner was known as a good farmer and feeder.

Dave Wentworth Homer Fichtner Brighton Fichtner

Calves and Machinery At Homer’s Estate Sale Asserted

C Wanerus notes buyers will find good fat calves and quality machinery at the sale of Homer’s estate, praising Homer for taking good care of his property and describing the seller as a mighty fine fellow.

C. Wanerus Homer

Washington area families and farms featured in Fyvenue Journal

The Fyvenue Journal notes residents in Washington and nearby areas including W. L. Dickinson who farms 175 acres with 110 acres pasture and a son graduating this spring. Frank Sickel near Richland hosts strong farms and four generation photos. Nearby T. W. Palmers pursue farming with five horses and a gang as neighbors exchange greetings.

W. L. Dickinson Lavona Dodder Dickinsons T. W. Palmers Washington

Social Notes Mention Fort Madsion Visitor and Kansas Travel

H. W. Garver of Ft. Madi son with the DX loud speak we service was in Richland. He was here last 4th of July and will be here this Thursday. At C. H. Long cafe in Brigh ton we met Mrs. Evelyn Harper Dunsworth of Hutchinston Kansas now visiting her uncles and aunts.

H. W. Garver Ft. Madison Richland C. H. Long Cafe Brighton Evelyn Harper Dunsworth Hutchinston Kansas Cc. H. Long James Long Oral W. Long Jean John Harper W. A. Harper Burbank Calif Crawfordsville Washington California

Brighton official warns to go home with two dollars

Levi Shidler, night marshal of Brighton, tells residents to return home with two dollars in hand for the Evening Journal. The exchange centers on payments for the paper in the city.

Levi Shidler Night Marshall Brighton Evening Journal

Local notices from Burlington and Crawfordsville for sale ads

Vernon Witting and wife visited Washington and Burlington today after a trip to the town hall. George Klett reported keeping a R. 3 Wag in Washington on Wednesday. John Cannon of Crawfordsville sent in a for sale advertisement.

Vernon Witting and Burlington George Klett Washington John Cannon Crawfordsville

Community Picnic Winds Up Shiloh School Year

The annual Shiloh school picnic dinner Saturday marked the end of the school year. A large attendance enjoyed a pleasant pot luck meal and a general good time. It is noted Miss Ginkens will not return to teach next fall at Shiloh School.

Fred Burger Shiloh

Community News and Social Visits Note

Mrs. Schantz leaving for a new school earns well wishes from neighbors. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Schantz bought 300 white leghorn chicks in Winfield last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bain and son Leroy visited Josie Bain. Esther Ginkens and Helen stayed with Sam Maersh Monday. Verda, Darlene, Ellen and Pauline Schantz visited Henry Schoonover Saturday night.

Dave Schantz Winfield Dale Bain Leroy Josie Bain Wayland Esther Ginkens Helen Sam Maersh Mrnday Verda Darlene Ellen Pauline Schantz Henry Schoonover

Holographs Manuscripts Made in the Author's Hand

Holographs are manuscripts or documents written entirely in the handwriting of the author or originator. They preserve the creator's direct writing style and personal signature, reflecting individual talent and historical value.

Whitey House Modeled on Leinster Palace by James Hoben

The Whitey House was modeled after the Duke of Leinster's Dublin palace by James Hoben of Dublin. The design links Irish influence to a notable residence through Hoben's work.

Whitey House White House Duke of Leinster James Hoben Dublin

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