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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1946

Page

2

Mutual Insurance Agents Convene Here in Southeast Iowa

Sixty agents gathered at the Y in Cedar Rapids for an all day conference of Mutual Insurance agents serving the southeastern Iowa district. Clinics covered fire auto and workmen's compensation contracts with speakers from Cedar Rapids Mt. Pleasant and Des Moines. Directors Leo Brown Wayne Reeves Harry Doane Harvey Moyer H O Arthur and Harold Millhiser attended.

Harold Millhiser Cedar Rapids Ira Coon Mutual Insurance Iowa Ernest Hayes Mt. Pleasant Hugh Orchard John Winchell Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance Co Robert Youngblood Ion G. W. Hopkins Fred Hagen Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company Leo Brown Des Moines Wayne Reeves Harry Doane Newton Harvey Moyer Oelwein H. O. Arthur Waterloo Ira Coon Washington

Hospital Admissions and Discharges in Local Report

Dean Dyson of Route One was admitted yesterday as a medical patient and discharged this morning. Mrs. Margaret B. Palmer of Route One also admitted yesterday and discharged this morning. Clifford Brown of 902 EE Third Street admitted for medical care. Mrs. Henry Godwin and her son Ronald James of 727 East Second Street were discharged today. A For Sale Act will see i.

Dean Dyson Route One Margaret B. Palmer Clifford Brown EE Third St Henry Godwin Ronald James E. Second St

Cardinals Fall 32 0 in Season Opener at Burlington

Washington junior college Cardinals were shut out by Burlington 32 to 0 at Case field. Burling ton built a lead with bursts of 80 and 50 yards while Washington fumbled near the goal line and later fell apart in the fourth quarter. Hal Longer, Bill Beenblos som, and Francis Schneider showed flashes as coach Norman White notes team potential and expects a tougher Elkader test October 5.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Case Field Burlington Washington Cardinal Blackhawks Cardinals Norman White Elkader Hal Longer Bill Beenblossom Francis Schneider Blackhawk Arnold Sessions Gards Schoell Schweizer Tom Tanner Stewart Williams Morrison Dronzek Store Longer Tanner Schneider Beenblossom Burlinton

West Chester Trojans overpower Wellman for 12 to 0 win

West Chester Trojans remain undefeated in the Ke-Wash conference with a 12 to 0 victory over Wellman. Kenny Dusenbery connected with Earl Duvall for a 20 yard pass setting up a Duvall run to the two yard line for the first score. John Duvall stretched the lead with a second quarter TD as the Trojans ruled the line on Wellman’s two yard line late in the third and early in the fourth.

West Chester West Chester Trojans Wellman Trojans Kenny Dusenbery Earl Duvall John Duvall Junior Pases Johnson

Washington vs Burlington: lopsided football statistics

Game statistics show Burlington dominating with 17 first downs to Washington's 10 and 395 rushing yards to Washington's 88. Washington had 73 passing yards with one interception, Burlington 91 with one interception. Burlington recorded 57 penalty yards and recovered 5 fumbles.

Washington Burlington

B Team Basketball Showdown Iowa City vs Washington

Gus Alsip announces a B team game between Iowa City and Washington to be held at Casefield Monday at four. Washington reserves will debut after weeks of daily practice sessions at the field.

Gus Alsip Iowa City Washington Casefield Washington Reserves

Leeks resemble onions in form and use

Leeks are similar to non bulbing onions with flat leaves instead of hollow ones. They are used in soups stews and in the same ways as green onions. They are typically grown from seeds, like onions.

Demons Face Tough Ottumwa Test For Little Six Hopes

Washington high school Demons travel to Ottumwa to meet the Bulldogs in a pivotal Little Six clash. Coach Army Seidler notes Duane Redlinger will not play, while starting lineup includes Kelsey, Carter, Anderson, Stewart, Turnipseed, Denison, Dare, and backfield duo Schmitt and Walker with Zook Marshall and Mars hall in key roles. Officials are Wiley Hartzell Albia Waldo Geiger and Elwin Shain.

Washington High School Demons Ottumwa Bulldogs Washington Don Ferguson Angle Bob Kleese Don Thornton Dick Paul Keith Williams Sam Young Paul Blossom Leo Olsen Jim Logan Bob Dodder Noonan Jim Walker Wiley Hartzell Albia Waldo Geiger Elwin Shain Iowa City

Sun Spots Will Disrupt Radio for Another Year

Princeton astronomer Dr John Q Stewart and Princeton undergraduate George S Baldwin Jr say sunspot activity will continue to disrupt wireless and telegraph facilities for at least another year. They predict the current cycle will peak around late 1947 with as many as 133 spots counted in a day.

Princeton N. J John Q. Stewart Princeton University Stewart George S. Baldwin Jr Brookline Mass Earth

Inland travelers heads and visitors spot on Midwest trip

Local residents and visitors are noted across Iowa and nearby states with brief social updates. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bratz of Chicago travel after a visit with Rev. E. S. Hehner. Mrs. Lulu Finch visits Forest Lake, Minnesota. Anna Peltier visits Denver relatives while staying with Emma Barnett in Washington. A 45 piece band from Iowa joins the Moose convention in Sioux City. Jean Coffey returns to Iowa City before a Columbia fellowship in New York City for social welfare studies.

A. J. Bratz Chicago Anna Peltier Denver Colo Washington Emma Barnett E. A. van Winkle Harold Teets Roe Hawkins Don Darrow Haig Pine Paul Hindel Junior Smith Columbus Junction Robert van Winkle Warello Sioux City Iowa Jean Coffey Iowa City EK. D. Morrison, Jr

Iowa Gas Tax Fund Blocked in Court Dispute

Judge Harold D. Evans declined to order release of about 5.7 million dollars in the one cent gas tax fund impounded in two Iowa City banks. The money, from the fourth penny on gasoline, is challenged by L. V. Carlton, with objections due by October 15.

Iowa City Iowa Harold D. Evans 51St General Assembly L. V. Carlton

Sun Spots Reach Vast Sizes Though Sun Still Appears Calm

Astronomers report sun spots reaching immense sizes with many still far larger than Earth. The largest single-day total covered less than one percent of the sun’s surface, while winds and storms on the solar surface may generate electrified particles that affect Earth's atmosphere and electronic systems.

Earth Stewart

Festival Opens With Big Crowd

A large parade drew many entrants from Brighton Keota Ainsworth and nearby rural Washington district. Judges faced difficulty selecting prize winners as the crowd watched the procession led by Tempt and her horse.

Tempt Brighton Keota Ainsworth Washington

Dinner Party Honors Holden Family in Richmond and Des Moines

Mr and Mrs G B Holden and son Richard of Richmond Va were honored at a cooperative dinner hosted by P F Whisler. Other honorees included Mr and Mrs Harvey Holden of Des Moines and Pvt and Mrs R E Whisler of Camp Campbell Ky. Couples split after the meal to attend a football game while others visited.

G. B. Holden Rirchard Richmond P. F. Whisler Harvey Holden Les Moines Pvt R. E. Whisler Camp Campbell

Dinner Party for Local Schoolmates Hosts in Rimmersburg

Dr and Mrs R K Atchison of Rimmersburg Penna Mr and Mrs Julius Conger of Lows Beach Calif visited yesterday at the Malcolm Montgomery home for dinner. Dinner hostesses were Mrs Montgomery Mrs J M Wilson of Ainsworth and Anna Dawson. The afternoon featured visiting among 127 guests six of whom were former pupils of No 4 school southeast of town.

R. K. Atchison Rimmersburg Penna Julius Conger Lows Beach Calif Malcolm Montgomery Montgomery J. M. Wilson Ainsworth Anna Dawson No. 4 School Town

Janice Carol Hite Honored at Shower

Mrs Sherm Wolfe and Mrs Bill Nordyke hosted a baby shower for Janice Carol Hite at the former's home last evening. The event featured games and gifts unwrapped by Janice's mother Mrs Edwin Hite, with refreshments served. A list of guests included Mrs Claud Rhodebeck and several attendees.

Sherm Wolfe Bill Nordyke Janice Carol Hite Edwin Hite Claud Rhodebeck Joe Wolfe Daryl Tucker Bob Brinton Gilbert Mills Harold Kline Sherm Gault Cloyce Crone Art Prall Wilma Nordyke Mary Jo Wolfe

Delay mimics stay order in gas tax case appeal

Judge Evans set Sept 30 for Ries to file for release and distribution of funds and demanded two Iowa City banks report by Oct 15 on all monies collected and refunds to non highway gasolife users. Carlton's attorneys prepare to appeal the gas tax case to the U S Supreme Court.

Johnson County District Court Herbert J. Ries State Supreme Court Carlton Evans Ries Iowa City U. S. Supreme Court

Cardigan Alteration for a roomy teen sweater

If a teenager’s pullover sweater is snug this season, cut it down the middle front and catch the threads with the sewing machine to prevent raveling. Bind edges with white or matching grosgrain ribbon for an attractive and practical cardigan.

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