Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1948

Page

2

Demons Spill Bloomfield 38 6 Lone Tree Ties Junction

Columbus Junction high school hosted Lone Tree for homecoming. Lone Tree led 6 0 after a 25 yard run by Vernon Eaton in the first quarter. Ear nest McFarland answered with a 60 yard TD for Columbus Junction in the second quarter to tie the game. No points were scored in the second half.

Lone Tree Columbus Junction Vernon Eaton Earnest McFarland Wellman West Chester Don Swartzendrover Wildcats Willard Miller Paul Miller

Local Weekend Visits and Honors Noted in Davenport and Ottumwa

Mrs Loretta Harrison spends weekend in Davenport with nephew Cecil Hethcote and family. Mrs W F Downs of Kentucky visits sisters Mrs Don Proudfit and Mrs Glen Hamilton for two weeks. Bessie Barker of Bankers Life earns 1948 Presidents club top honor for ranking among 128 leading salesmen. Mary Martin joins Grinnell College women's glee club as sophomore. H F Shranger Jr of Atlantic accompanies the Days to Iowa City for Iowa Purdue game. Shranger is Day’s brother. Jeanne Rudiger home from William Woods College for Homecoming. Dave McLaughlin and Agnes McCall travel to Eureka Springs Ark to visit Frank Taylor.

Bessie Barker Martin Ottumwa Bankers Life Company H. F. Shranger, Jr Atlantic Robert Day Iowa City Mr. Shranger Day

Hospital Admissions and Births List

Admitted yesterday Mrs E C Winck ler 515 N 12th medical and Fred Donaldson surgical. Today Mrs John Park Columbus Junction medical. Births yesterday to Mr and Mrs How ard Applegate R a son 11 02 am and Mr and Mrs Leonard Hixson Ainsworth a son 10 46 pm. Today Mr and Mrs Melvin Jaspering 835 S Ave D a daughter 12 45 am.

E. C. Winckler N. 12Th Fred Donaldson John Park Columbus Junction Howard Applegate Leonard Hixson Ainsworth Melvin Jaspering S. Ave. D

Washington Demons crush Bloomfield 38 to 6 in homecoming clash

Washington Demons beat Bloomfield 38 to 6 at Case Field in a homecoming win. Key plays include Thornton to Brock for a yardage score, Kleese and Redlinger scoring, and Huggins lone Bloomfield touchdown. Band performances capped the celebratory evening.

Washington High School Demons Case Field Bloomfield Dwight Huggins Maroons Leland Kriner Herschell Craig Washington Don Thornton Paul Brock Bob Kreese Gary Gorham Cagefield Andy Hayter Direc Melvin Hill Ottumwa Washington Bloomfield Sotelo Gorey Carter Stookesberry MccCreedy Lippert Craig Rag Atete Barker Brock Harris Thornton Krier Redlinger Hugeins Lessee Dixon Chmelar Bloomfield Whisler Coffman Rupe Shoemaker Sehlarbaum Parks Gibson Baughman Washington Williams Schmitt Tanner Rich Crandall Courtney Earl Messenger Jarvis Stanley Buck Gorham Havel Johnson Visser Iowa Beals Towa Dugan Headlinesman Western Reserve

Local youngsters visit relatives and college notes mark week

Perey and Patty Young of Burlington spend the day with grandparents Mr and Mrs J L Young. Iowa State College events include Ralph Schilling elected to Alpha Chi Rho executive council and Colleen Godwin visiting for Homecoming activities. Homecoming ceremonies feature Queen Patricia Weldin and floats winning prizes.

Perey Patty Young Burlington J. L. Young Ralph Schilling Alpha Chi Rho Iowa State College Ames Colleen Godwin Homer Godwin Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Washington Bloomfield Patricia Weldin Raquel Perez Patricia Brower Mary Stevens Evonne Flynn M. M. Schell

Caring for Growing Red Raspberries in Home Gardens

Red raspberries thrive in light to medium loam with abundant organic matter. Avoid sandy or heavy clay soils. Ensure adequate moisture and good drainage. Protect from strong winds but allow air flow to reduce disease risk. Elevation is less important as blossoms come late to dodge spring frosts.

Washington calendar factory buzzing with industry

The piece surveys the McCleery-Cumming calendar plant in Washington showing calendars at every stage from paste applications to lithographing and assembly. It highlights the bustling hive of activity, workers managing tasks with precision amid the production process.

Washington

Scientific turkey plant and farm methods offer contrasts

The article notes a modern turkey plant using precise timings for killing and feather recovery, with 72,000 eggs per setting and high daily output by workers. It compares farm methods to industrial ones, and cites a Minnesota professor valuing a cooperative wife at $69 000 in present value terms, based on 4 percent interest.

White Biddy University of Minnesota

Income Mention Lets Readers Clip Item For Friends

A fragment urges clipping an item about earnings of 2760 dollars and uses social cueing to reference sharing with friends and spouses when appreciation is low. The tone mimics a quick-read newspaper teaser encouraging action and recall.

Uses of the native Ohio cherry tree

The wild black cherry is native to Ohio with multiple uses. Its wood suits cabinet work and fine interior trim, including valuable antique furniture. Cherry wood backs printing blocks, bark is used for tonic, and the fruit can become beverages like cherry bounce.

Ohio

Buffington Buys Thomas Farm Near Columbus City

Reported by Martha Butler, 115 acre farm a mile south of Columbus City sold to Reid A Buffington who has resided on the farm for years. Mr and Mrs Thomas split time between Columbus Junction and Tampa Florida planning Florida move. Also notes Clara Crossley recovering from a fractured arm and Pep club officers at Columbus High School.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction H. B. Thomas Columbus City Reid A. Buffington Thomas Tampa Fla Florida Clara Crossley Leo Dircks Pep Club of Columbus High School Helen Hart Marilyn Leonhard Ellen Hart Pat Dupuis Ann Martin Hugh Morris Cotter Ainsworth Sheridan Wyo Karl Hoffman Ida Grove Iowa Warren Montfort Greeley Cole Hattie R. Wagner Grandview Township Muscatine

Proper Brush Care Between Paint Coats

Advice for painters to keep brushes usable between coats. Do not rest bristles on container bottoms to avoid bending. Instead drill holes in brush handles, thread a wire through, and rest wire ends on top of solvent.

Hold Brush Properly for Even Paint Coverage

Guidance advises holding the paint brush at a 45 degree angle to the work. Crosslapping ensures complete and solid coverage.

Training School For 4 H Leaders Held At Y W C A

Girls 4 H club leaders and committee women attended a Friday training session at the Y W C A with Ames extension specialist Mrs Lila Messerly. Topics included color design room planning curtains and mitered fabric corners. The health program was discussed and Ruth Foster presented music study.

Y.W.C.A Lila Messerly Ames Ruth Foster County Home Economist Clarence Redlinger John Durst Northernite Club Stanley Bash Leo Wagner Marjorie Gamon Cedar Clippers Joe Knotek Ray Sojka Robert Eckels Jack Hotle Westpoint Orville Griggs Gordon Shellman Melvin Booth Jolly Jokers Dan Guy Melvin Sehnicker Busy Bees Charles Davison Marion Maids Howard Anderson Clover Leaf Cloyee Stewart Earl Galloway Ben Harrison Dorothy Lasek Don Robison Harry Stacy John Flading Merle Eckels

Hold Truckers in $200,000 Thefts

Five trucking company employees were detained by East Los Angeles sheriff's deputies after a three month probe into a theft ring that stole about $200,000 from Sears Roebuck and Co and other shippers. Victim Sears reported ongoing shortages. detectives described a scheme using truckers and warehouse workers to steal tools electrical gear and other items en route.

Los Angeles Sears Roebuck and Co East Los Angeles Sears Roebuck California Joseph Vigneau

Bethlehem Commandery Dinner At Mason Temple

About 35 attended the cooperative supper of the Bethlehem Commandery and their wives at 6 30 last night at the Mason Temple. While the men met the ladies socialized. Plans were made for the inspection dinner on October 27 at 6 30 p m. Committee members included Mrs Lauder Kennedy chairwoman Mrs Donkins Mrs Guy Cole and Mrs Ralph Junkin.

Bethlehem Commandery Masonic Temple Lauder Kennedy Donkins Guy Cole Ralph Junkin

Mrs Sam Sigafoose Leads W S C S Meeting at Church

Mrs Sam Sigafoose presided at the Methodist church W S C S meet in the ladies parlor at 2 pm. The program included prayers, a poem honoring Mrs W L Gates, devotions, a duet, missionary lesson Alaska of the Golden North, a reading Her First Vote, and a day of prayer for self denial October 26. Refreshments followed.

Am Sigafouse W.S.C Methodist Church Praye Sigafoose Cushman W. L. Gates W. S.C.S Fred E. Miller Jesus Milo Steele, Jr John Robertson Oakley Payne Alaska Golden North Lyle Wilson Marion Augustine Earle Libe Christian Service Fund Circle Eight Ernie Rouse

W E Augustine Celebrate 53rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W E Augustine of 350 W Madison street celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary today recalling a 1895 wedding with 65 guests at 7 30 p m and a later 75 guest gathering. They once lived at a farm 1144 miles south of Dublin before moving to Washington two years ago.

W. E. Augustine W. Madison Street Jessie Stevenson W. l. Augustine Chharivari Augustines Dublin Washington

Broiling Steaks Outdoors

Advice on outdoor broiling recommends steaks three fourths inch thick or more for juiciness. Notes thinner cuts risk dry edges from excess surface exposure and loss of flavor.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Schmitty Gary Jereys Remem Ber Call Wolf’s Flower Loretta Harrison Davenport Cecil Hethcote W. F. Downs Kentucky Don Proudfit Glen Hamilton Mary Martin Ralph Martin Women’s Glee Club Grinnell College Jeanne Rudiger William Woods College Fulton Dave MccLaughlin Allerton Agnes McCall Eureka Springs Ark Frank Taylor Bob Weber Chucky Taylor Chamberlin Bros Sport Shop Kleese Thornton Sotelo Redlinger Jim Redlinger Jack Hamm Brock Jay Sotelo Huggins Don Earl North English Brighton Ft. Madison Quincy Centerville Mt. Pleasant Fairfield Mrs. Frank Shepherd Don Shepherd van Wert Mrs. Shepherd Mr. J. E. Perry Nadine Payne Cedar Rapids Raymond Schwartz Lana Ernest Archer Moulton Ned Archer Don Gardner Ruth McManus County Hospital W. L. McConkie McConkie Carroll McManus Col H. L. McConkie Ft. Sam Houston Tex Maury McConkie Carla Guther Barbara Godwin Rita Johnson William Johnson St. Vincent's Hospital International Soundphoto Pamela Lamphere Cook County Hospital Chicago Buffington Rexall Pioneer Drug Store Sam Sigafoose Atte McOmeet Gossard Beauty Foundations Florence Marshall
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication