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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
4
Editorial notes say the Christ spirit appeared in creation from the start. It states Jesus is the express image and character of the Creator and proves it is possible to be God like. The piece cites John Ju 1 3 as textual support.
Personal sketch of summer life along the Cedar River near Cone. A community of Washington visitors, cottages, and outdoor lore unfold with beaver sightings, local anglers like Rudie Schmidt and Boom Jungbluth, carp and catfish tales, bait crafts, and river habits. The piece ends with a homey fish fry at the Schmidt cottage.
The VEW softball team clinched the city championship for the second straight year by routing Freshwaters Feed Store 11 to 1 in seven innings under the ten-run rule. Whitey Dawson pitched well for the VFW, limiting Freshwaters to seven hits while VEW totaled 18 hits including a Don Beater homer.
Washington high school Demons coached by VerSteeg and Gant drill under lights at Case field ahead of Friday night football opener with the West Chester Trojans. Players shown include Brock Sojka Hum Tweeten McCreedy Nardy Sotelo with seniors Redlinger Schmitt Messenger receiving tips from Edger Steel. Coaches plan to split the squad into A and B divisions to boost practice participation.
Returning veterans form the nucleus of Washington high school eleven as 60 players worked out under lights at Case field preparing for the opener vs West Chester on Friday Sept 9. The squad includes 18 lettermen and a strong freshman group with a split squad planned soon and a clinic for fans conducted prior to practice.
Rev William J Stevens, longtime head of Washingtons independent Christian Tabernacle, reflects on founding the church with his wife 16 years ago. The piece traces his Iowa roots, education, and path from Los Angeles to Washington, including the tent meetings on South Marion avenue and the move to the present South Iowa church building.
Washington junior college coach John McConnell leads a small 15 man squad after players left or switched plans. Despite shortages the team remains optimistic and could see more players in uniform soon, with injuries posing a major challenge to success.
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