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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1952

Page

6

Women Bowlers to Participate in City Association Tournament

The first annual Washington Woman's Bowling Association City tournament runs April 19 and 20 at Melody Lane Alleys. Sixteen teams compete in team play on Saturday with two for first shift and two for evening groups, then doubles and singles on Sunday starting at 2 pm. Teams include Mootharts Decorating, Washington Cafe, Ainsworth State Bank, Kalendar Kids, Crawfordsville Bank, Happy Hangers, Rock Island Produce, Auxiliary, and Sloppy Stingers with five players per team and substitutes allowed for emergencies.

City Association Washington Woman's Bowling Association Melody Lane Mootharts Bernie Hutchison Lou Wiele Curly Murphy Dort Patterson Helen Ainsworth State Bank Phyllis Pleaver Betty Sojka Marilyn Darbyshire Penny Pearson Mary Martha Lowe Dorothy Turnipseed Lena Davidson Joan Patterson Mars Lee Moore Skeleas

Bowling league results show McCleery Cumming upsets Freshwaters

In a noisy meet, McCleery Cumming defeated Freshwaters 4 to total pins while Speedway edged 2 to 1 in another match. Old Timers topped Gilmore Oilers 6. Total pins reached 2582 for Old Timers. high scores featured Wayne Sendrick 225 and Maron Cumming 220 with top series by Wimers 2052.

McCleery-Cumming Freshwaters Meleeery Freshwaters Gui Speedway Hich Wayne Sendrick Maron Cumming

Bowling league results with team wins and high scores

Shell Oilers beat Stewart and Crone 3 to 1 posting 2917 total pins with 3 handicap. Stewart Hardware over Brown Motors 2 to 1 totaling 2204 to 2195 with 12 handicap. Ross Motor defeated Sorrellis 1 with 2447 total pins and 84 handicap to 2444. Farrells beat Melody Lane 2 to 1 totaling 2707 with 65 handicap. High team series 2507 by Farrells, high team game 874 by Farrells and Sorrells. High individual series Cline Brown 614, Daryl Ross 665. High individual game Cliff Brown 221, Daryl Ross 204.

Shell Oilers Stewart & Crone Shell Stewart Hardware Brown Motors Stewart Brown Ross Motor Sorrellis Ross Sorrells Farrells Melody Lane Melody Lanes Farrell Cline Brown Daryl Ross Cliff Brown Hi-Rollers Los of Sorrell Auto - Stewart Hardware Farrells Co

Zager Family Names Highlight Biisworth Iowa Event

In Biisworth Iowa readers note two couples headed by Mr. and Mrs. J Zager and Mr. and MPs as part of a local social listing.

J. &. Zager Biisworth Iowa Amd Ve Tn, Ll. Zager

Evashevski First Look at Hawks Spring Practice

Iowa football coach Forest Evashevski conducted his initial spring session with the Hawkeye squad, conditioning players ahead of two workouts to install a single wing offense. He stressed blocking and speed while evaluating the team at a wet, early drill. Also noted are upcoming local showings and a neighborhood note about community events.

Evashevesst Neaa Hawkeye Artis Nea Evashevski Micnizan Leonora Jatfensperger 1oWa Hvaasnevske

Opening Day Pitching Dominates Baseball Showdown

Opening games across major leagues showcase pitchers scything through lineups as strong hurlers post shutouts and low-hit efforts. Parnell, Graver, Wynn spark wins while Roe, Spahn duel in Dodgers Braves clash. Cubs Reds and Cards Pirates edge with timely hits.

Parnell Mel Parnell Red Sox Senators President Truman Washington Nats Neil Graver Browns Tigers Detroit Wynn White Sox Chicago Lefty Dill Pierce Dolgers Braves Preacher Roe Warren Spahn Dodgers Boston Reds Cincinnati Cards Pirates St. Louis Yankees Giants Yankee Philadelphia Polo Grounds Phils Walt Dropo

Farm land sold at public auction near Conesville

A Carroll County auction publicly sold forty acres of farm land at Conesville for 68 dollars per acre, totaling about 7 thousand dollars. The tract is mostly cultivated farmland with the rest in pasture.

Mbus Junclioun Conesville Yorren Molineer

Penney Company Marks Anniversary at Golden Jubilee Event

Penney Company announces the formal opening of its Golden Jubilee tomorrow at McMillan Park Mt. Pleasant Iowa. The event honors a 50 year growth from a single store to a 1600 store, 70000 associate retail powerhouse serving nearly 40 million nationwide. Kenneth Redfern of Yarmouth Iowa releases details of the celebration and related sales. Also listed are multiple upcoming cattle and property sales across Iowa and Ohio with dates in April and May.

Co. R. Wilson J. Penney Company Mr. Wilson Wyoming McMillan Park Fairgrounds Mt. Pleasant Iowa Kenneth Redfern Yarmouth Oxford Oxford Sales Company Kent Mary A. Murt Riverside Tom Downing West Third Street

Public Auction of Dairy Cows at Keota-Junction Barn

Sale at the Keota Junction sale barn two miles south of Keota on highway Y7. Evening sale begins at 7 50. Gale J. Conrad announces the April 18 annual Southeast Iowa Angus Breeders Sale.

Keota-Junction Keota Gale J. Conrad

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