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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1949
Page
2
Farmers near bean harvest and corn picking stage may benefit from a popular accident policy. It covers up to 500 dollars for farm accidents and offers affordable rates. Visit to learn how to enroll and protect farming operations.
Officers elected at the Greene family reunion in Columbus Junction. Howard Greene of Columbus Junction named president, Jesse Wagner of Muscatine as vice president, Don Howell as secretary and treasurer. The 1950 reunion date set for September 24 at Columbus Chautauqua Park.
A fact states stainless steel can be drawn into wire so fine that one pound will stretch out for 25 miles, illustrating extraordinary ductility and strength of the metal in manufacturing.
Kalona Kubs coach Ed Morgan says the squad is stronger this year with twelve returning lettermen and two first year players. Starting lineup tomorrow includes Walker, Harland, Hershberger, Wahl, Spicher, Reece, Fry, Dickle, Spicher, Gingerich, and Yoder, backed by Hershberger, Shetler, and Shalla. The team, young overall with six freshmen trying out, aims to run a T formation and single wing attack against West Chester, while emphasizing speed and solid line play.
Crawfordsville hosts a seven team sectional Sept 24 26 and 28 with Olds vs Wayland at 12 30 pm in the opening round Crawfordsville draws a bye Salem vs Ainsworth Saturday at 2 pm and Riverside vs Lockridge at 3 30 pm The second round starts Monday at 2 pm and the finals are set for Wednesday Sept 28 at 3 pm
Washington coaches Ver Steeg and Dick Gant prepare to extend a winning streak as the Demons host Ottumwa at Case Field Friday night. Ottumwa, coming off two losses, shows improvement and could challenge the unbeaten Washington squad led by Frank Sojka in a bid for a third straight win.
The Cardinals failing to match Penns pace on the Oskaloosa field Wednesday night fell 31 to 7. Van Cleve paced Penn to a 19 to 0 halftime lead while the hosts, hampered by a thin roster, fought back in the second half and reached a late touchdown via Max Fulton after a 35 yard pass. Earl Duvall added the extra point. Washington's
Mrs. Marvin Carter and Mrs. Don Hazen hosted a pink and blue shower at the Hazen home for wives of Benteco store employees. Honorees were Mrs. Jim Arnold, Mrs. Emory Whetstine, and Mrs. Dale Dodds. Games and a door prize to Mrs. Whetstine accompanied gifts and refreshments for 12 guests.
Mrs. S. W. Eastwood of New London, Mrs. Enoch Johnson, Mrs. Ola Mayer, Mrs. Charles Mayer and Mrs. Harold Briley were guests at the Pythian Circle meeting held Wednesday afternoon at president Mrs. B. C. Briley's home. After a brief business session the afternoon was spent visiting as Mrs. Briley and Mrs. Harry C. Davis helped serve refreshments. eleven members attended.
Mrs Keith Daering was honored at a pink and blue shower Wednesday evening in the Cecil Long home co hosted by Mrs Long and Mrs Duane Daering The event featured balloons a clothes line display a decorated chair and a gifts table as Peg gy Lou Long pushed it into the room Refreshments were served by the co hosts Attendees included Mrs Ernest Van Sickle Mrs Bill Van Sickle Mrs Ted Mayer and others who sent gifts if unable to attend.
The New Haven Ladies Aid planned a sale lunch at the Lee Sanders place on Oct. 18 during the Wednesday meeting led by Mrs. George Canott. Mrs. Lloyd Luers presided. fifteen members and two guests attended.
Fleet Lavern Shelman was elected president of the Dutch Creek Flyers 4 H club at a Monday meeting hosted by Merle and Orval Farrier. Orval Farrier was named vice president and Clifford Corpman treasurer. Club reporters include Merle Farrier Sharon Griggs and Ann Sh members. a committee was appointed to find a new leader.
Mr and Mrs D E Wells of the Ainsworth community move today to Milan Missouri after purchasing a stock farm. The Wells have lived near Ainsworth for twenty years.
Admitted yesterday Mollie Tierney West Chester medical Mrs Elmer Rubey Fairfield surgical Mrs William Wade Richland surgical. Today James Turner Washington medical. Dismissed today Mrs J Claude Miller and son Wellman Harold Schmitt Washington Mrs Arnold Yoder and son Keota Mrs Alfred Strandberg and son Oklahoma City Okla Mrs Ernie Arnold and daughter Richland.
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