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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1934

Page

7

Trotters Win in Over Time at Local High School

Harlem Globe Trotters delighted a large crowd in an overtime 40 to 38 win at the high school gym last night. The visitors, aided by K. Washington’s team, showed smooth passing and crowd-pleasing stunts while the local squad battled hard and forced the extra period with a late fourth quarter rally.

Harlem Globe Trotters K. Washington ‘Sy Mac Donald Trotters Lolton Kiesey McDonald Globe Trotters Seasson Necro

Crawfordsville Mt Union Split Basketball Games

In Crawfordsville on Tuesday Mt Union high school teams split results with Crawfordsville. The Cyclonettes girls won 28 to 24 after a close first half while the Crawfordsville boys lost 38 to 47 despite a tight first half. Gil Rich was sidelined by a broken collarbone from earlier practice. Ted Saur of Fairfield refereed.

Crawfordsville Mt. Union High School Mt. Union Glen Rich Ted Saur Fairfield

Wellman Football Banquet Set for December 13

Wellman officials announce the annual football banquet will be held Thursday evening December 13 with Lewis Bros. cafe serving. Fourteen senior girls will help serve the Hungarian pastries at the event. Captain George Karr full back Wayne Lewis and coach McIntosh hosted a 6:20 dinner at the Lewis Bros. cafe with Supt. Ross John Cook and Wayne Welville.

Wellman E. ©. Jones Lewis Bros. Cafe George Karr Wayne Lewis McIntosh Ross John Cook Wayne Welvle

Double Header Friday Evening In Local Basketball

Two good high school basketball games set for Friday night in the Washington gym. The Demons and Cardinals meet Keota and Centerville in a double bill with no stunts. Keota beat Washington last spring in sectional play and both teams expect close contests. Opening game at 7 15 includes season ticket sales at local drug stores.

Washington Demons Cardinals Keota Couerville Fairfield Carlton Tournnament Keda Cominals Centerville McDanie Lepimon Drug Stores

Traditional Indian Undergarment Display On Holidays

A historical note describes Bulian Indians wearing only a cloth undergarment on religious holidays and lifting the garment up the back leg to the knee so the undergarment may be seen, a practice noted for its display.

University of Iowa to Have Eighteen Letter Men Back

Iowa City reports 18 major letter winners likely to return for 1935 with nine seniors already finished. Juniors and minor letter men from 1934 add depth, creating a strong returning nucleus for Coach Ossie Solem as practice nears next fall.

University of Iowa Iowa City Ossie Salem Dick Crayne Fairefield Dwight Hoover Trent S. D Joe Richards Denison Jack Gallacher Chicago William Lee Cedar Rapids Rudy Leytze Independence Simmons Worth Tex John Hild Medrick Robert Moore le Mars Sheldon Gordinier Estherville Cod Warre Haltom Creates Clarence Dee Melbourne Floyd McDowell Jefferson Don Nelson Tackford Pal Jim Kelley Sioux City Frank Jakoubek Walker Denver Colo Ted Osmaloski Toledo

Heights Pupils Present Health Day Program

Heights school pupils presented a health day program after school hours yesterday afternoon. Forty four attended the Heights P T A meeting after the program and a brief business session followed led by Mrs Ernest Morgan. Mary Herr was announcer. The group planned to perform the same program for the Wallace Pr T A this evening.

Heights Ir. T. A Wallace Pr. T. A Heights P. T. A Ernest Morgan Mary Herr

Crayne Named Most Valuable Player on Iowa Eleven

Dick Crayne, Hawkeye fullback, was chosen by teammates as Iowa's 1934 most valuable player. He becomes eligible for the silver football trophy. Crayne rushed 432 yards on 128 carries, scored 42 points, averaged 3.3 yards per rush and 45 yards per punt, while contributing in passing.

Iowa City University of Iowa Dick Crayne Hawkeye Crayne Chicago Tribune Joe Laws Long Willis Glassgow Associated Press New York Sun Blockers

St. Marys High School Teams Sweep Center School In Double Win

The St. Marys first team edged Center school 28 to 24 in a hard fought opener while the second team dominated 28 to 6, securing a double victory on the local floor.

Riverside St. Mary's High School St. Marys

School Christmas Program With Student Performers

A school program featured Joan Michels with a piano solo, a Thanksgiving exercise by room 2 children led by Marjorie Long and others, first grade Christmas songs by three girls, poems by Ruth Michels and others, violin by Georgia Wiley, a folk dance by eight students, harmonica by Lyle Brock, and a play titled Littl Red about the Christmas health seal performed by grades four and five students.

Joan Michels Marjorie Long Teddy Munn Geraldine McCreedy Virginia van Dyke Joan Scott Evelyn Lester Teddy Springman Laurine Kelsey Marjorie Winn Marjorie Vinz Ruth Michels Mae Payne Hal Thomas Lehay Georgia Wiley Lena Davidson Mary van Dyke Ketty Hoxworth Dorothy Hennon Trilly Bobby Breitenbach Norman Phillips Jackie Murphy Lyle Brock Littl Red Jan Gea

Book Buying Suggestions for Children by Miss Law

Miss Blair Law assistant librarian spoke to the Fortnightly club Child Study department on selecting children books for different ages and holiday gifting. She urged readers to consider reading interest author quality illustration printing binding and value when choosing books.

Miss Blair Law Richard McCleery Miss Law Nicola and Harmon Mise Law Macagine A. H. Twinam Lee Holland

Local Names Cited in Fragmentary Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists individuals Eva Palmer Molly Margaret Lemley Miss Brown Dorothy Turners John Stanley Wal lace Jim James Bey and Joe Willis Booth in an unreadable notice segment. No clear event or action is indicated.

Eva Palmer Molly Margaret Lemley Miss Brown Dorothy Turners John Stanley Wallace Jim James Bey Joe Willis Booth

Two Iowa Bankers Are Indicted

Des Moines witnesses report the indictment of Archie L. Kreidler of the Iowa-Des Moines National and another Iowa banker on charges of making false statements in connection with HOLC loan applications. The two bankers faced arraignment before Federal Judge Charles A. Dewey.

Des Moines Iowa HOLC Charles A. Dewey Archie L. Kreidler Iowa-Des Moines National

Bank Names In Boone Area Leadership

Bank of Des Moines and T. L. Ashford, president of the Boone State Bank of Boone, are cited as leading figures in local financial affairs.

Bank of Des Moines T. L. Ashford The Boone State Bank of Boone

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