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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1952

Page

8

West Chester Trojans Host North English Friday Night

The West Chester Trojans will meet North English Friday night in the first home ice-Wash game of the season. West Chester has won against the Washington Demons and lost to Williamsburg in their first two outings this winter.

West Chester West Chester Trojans Trojans Washington Demons Williamsburg Fairfield Bob Liddy Dick Eklund Washington Wayland Ernie Beenblossom Demons

Three YMCA Cage Games Result In Trio Of Victories

Ainsworth defeats West Chester 71 to 39 as R. McFarland scores 17 and C. Orris 15 with Don Frakes 15 for the losers. Wayland tops Keota 62 to 45 with W. Roth 17 and Egsti 15. Keota’s Green scores 18. Snack Shack beats Troop 75 to 45. Martin leads with 21 and Mosier 17 while Taylor posts 11 for the Troop.

Ainsworth West Chester Wayland Keota Snack Shack Chester R. McFarland C. Orris Don Frakes Vic Hartzler W. Roth Egsti Tourman Green Troop Martin Mosier Taylor

Auto Producer Michigan Leads World in Car Production

Michigan remains the leading state in automobile manufacture with major plants sustaining global supply chains. The industry encompasses firms, workers, and investment shaping national output and trade balance.

Michigan

Sugar Bowl rights spark TV bidding and coach notes

Irwin Poche reports two networks bidding to televise the Sugar Bowl between Georgia Tech and Mississippi. Bud Wilkinson’s Oklahoma Sooners have a 52 6 2 record for a .897 percentage and four straight Big Seven titles. The piece also discusses rising college field goals, a analyst’s take on football’s size, and debates over footballs and jerseys affecting handling.

Gene Turner Georgia Tech Mississippi Irwin Poche Mid-Winter Sports Association Bud Wilkinson Oklahoma Sooner

Sugar Bowl crowds and college hoops update

The Sugar Bowl drew 11 000 spectators with thousands turned away as tickets sold out. Washington Demons host Fairfield Trojans in Little Six action as Fairfield rebuilds after graduation.

Basketball Free Throw Rules From Early Playbook

The text outlines free throw rules for fouls in any period. It specifies that a second free throw is awarded on intent fouls during any part of the game even if the player is attempting a field goal and succeeds. It also states that any personal foul not covered by prior clauses yields one free throw, plus a second if the first is unsuccessful, and that no free throw can be waived.

Latvian Youth Drawings Highlight Bazaar at Methodist Church

John Skujins a 12 year old Latvian youth with a self taught drawing talent will display his work at the annual bazaar and supper. His stepfather Valdis Lanis a YMCA custodian and his mother emphasize his growing skill and striking resemblance in limited attempts. Ira Gastman has returned from Mercy hospital in Iowa City and plans a visit to Rothschild's store.

Methodist Church John Valdis Lanis YMCA Lanis John Skujins Ira Gastman Mercy Hospital Iowa City Rothschild’s

Masson Lefer Reflects On Harsh Winter Night Travel

Masson Lefer recounts a winter ordeal during a blizzard. The family relied on flashlights and an oil lamp for light and used snow melt for water. They found a neighborly farm family to shelter them and later resumed travel after roads were opened by snow plows Thursday morning.

Local News Briefs On Family Updates And Relocations

Mrs. John Coffman and daughters Ruth and Karen Ste return from Wichita where they visited a husband and father working at Coleman's. Mrs. Grace Carter comes home from Kalona after caring for her daughter during a major operation at Mercy hospital Iowa City. Mae Alcorn moves from Vinita Oklahoma to Stanley Rest Haven after years in Riverside Washington County and owning a farm between the English River and Riverside Junction.

John Coffman Ruth Karen Ste Wichita Kans Coleman's Grace Carter Orie G. Gingerich Kalona Mercy Hospital Iowa City Mae Alcorn Vin

Hospital Admits Two Women From Area

At the hospital yesterday admissions included Mrs. George Lemby of Brishton for medical care and Mrs. Raymond Pickard of Packwood for surgical treatment.

George Lemby Brishton Medical Raymond Pickard Packwood Surtical

Secrecy Shrouds Brink's Hearings

Federal grand jury resumed hearings in secrecy over the Brink's Inc cash heist of 1 219 000. Reports say a gangster’s young lover and a convict nicknamed Squealer made disclosures to FBI agents as 20 more agents joined the probe. Indictments must be handed down before January 17 to avoid the federal statute of limitations.

Boston ULP FBI Brink's, Inc

Finney Couple Stay at Richard Stewart Home with Guests

Mr and Mrs J M Finney stay at the Richard Stewart home with Pat Linda and Allen while Mr and Mrs Stewart are in Des Moines.

Mrs. J. M. Finney Richard Stewart Pat Linda Allen Mrs. Stewart Des Moines

Crom Family Return To Lancaster After Midwest Visit

Mrs Elizabeth Crom and her daughter Mary return to Lancaster Missouri after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Luther Crom and family. They traveled back with the Croms who visited Sunday. Darrell Rosas and wife buy John May farm south of Ainsworth on highway 218 and plan a new home and farming start. The Ross brothers Dick and Bob take over the Ross Garage. L F E McCutchen Ottumwa couple welcomed a baby daughter born at Ottumwa hospital last night. Mrs McCutchen was formerly Doris Gray.

Elizabeth Crom Mary Lancaster Luther Crom Darrell Rosas John May Ainsworth Highway 218 Ross Garage Bob Ross L. FE. McCutchen Ottumwa Ottumwa Hospital McCutchen Doris Gray

Will and Testament of Carolyn Hamilton Probate Hearing

The state of Iowa Washington district court notifies that the last will and testament of Carolyn Hamilton dated July 9 1952 has been filed opened and read December 16 1952. A hearing is set at 9 00 A.M. at the Washington Court House before the district court or clerk. All interested must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed. Rh Noonan clerk of court issues the order.

Price Court State OF Iowa Achington Carolyn Hamilton Washington Iowa District Court Said County Noonan Gopistitic Court

American mines coal output fuels 175 homes year round

American mines produce about 1,100 tons of coal each minute of the year, a volume sufficient to heat 175 homes per season.

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