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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1955

Page

8

Demons Face Mt Pleasant Panthers In Friday Clash

Washington's Demons ride a three game win streak as they host Mt Pleasant with Far Nau leading the Panthers. Coach Paul Strathman’s squad aims to dent the high scoring visitors and preserve their improving season.

Washington Mt. Pleasant Fart Nau and Company Paul Strathman Tipton Columbus Junction Fort Madison Panthers Far Nau St. Ambrose Davenport Nau Phil McClure Jim Gorham Jim Hinshaw Bob Eyestone Don Embree Dan Seals Demons

Don Embree Key to Demon Attack in Smooth Game

Don Embree and the Demon unit performed effectively as the attack ran smoothly for most of the game. The execution highlighted coordinated play and steady offense throughout the matchup.

Don Embree

Kane and Riverside Win in YMCA League Showdowns

Kane's Kids beat Coast to Coast 98 to 73 as Kenny Young scored 19 for Coast to Coast while Rostermundt led the winners with 26. Riverside defeated Olds 70 to 45 with Shalla on 27 and Krantz on 23, Huston 14, Rodgers 13 for Olds. Riverside led 39 to 26 by halftime against Olds.

Kane's Kids Coast To Coast Riverside Olds Kane Kids Kenny Young Rostermundt Shalla Krantz Huston Rodgers

Bowling Standings From Local Lane Meet

Carson defeats Scott 2 to 1 with 2530 to 2901 plus 117 handicap. Benner defeats Mills 2 to 1 with 2420 to 2158 plus 144 handicap. Home Town 2310 plus 251 handicap over Smart 2460. Sitler defeats Cox 2 to 1 with 2430 to 2204 plus 123 handicap. High scorer team series Carson 2530 Smart 2460. Team game Sitler 572 Glenn Murphy 569. Individual series Sitler 572 Glenn Murphy 569. Individual game Murphy 234 Westermark 222.

Carson Scott Benner Mills Home Town Smart Sitler Cox Glenn Murphy Murphy Westermark

Farm Service, Mills, KC win in Corn King League standings

Farm Service beat Hayes 3 0 while Mills edged Farm Bureau 2 1 and KC defeated Moorman 2 1. Western Auto beat Foster 2 1. High scorers led by team series Western Auto with 2376.

Mills Moorman Farm Service Western Auto Foster Mills Washington KC Hayes Quarry Farm Bureau Hayes Foster

Tall Corn Championship Bowling Opens in Washington

The fourth Tall Corn Bowling Championship at Melody Lanes in Washington opens this Saturday. It draws 46 five man teams and 95 doubles entries from Des Moines to Aledo plus 176 singles and 145 all events competitors with $1 607 80 in prizes. Competition runs through January 1 1956 with many local bowlers taking part.

Des Moines Aledo, Jr Washington Melody Lanes Washington Bowling Association American Bowling Congress Iowa City Crawfordsville Ft. Madison Osceola Fairfield Aledoli Muscatine Coralville Ottumwa

Farm Service tops Western Auto in team game

In a team game Moorman led Farm Service with 879 while Western Auto scored 857. Mineart posted a 554 series and Marston 551. Meyers rolled 225 in the individual game with Van Crawford shooting 215.

Farm Service Moorman Western Auto Mineart Marston Meyers van Crawford

Women's Bowling Lane Leaders League Results

Moothart defeated Flames 2 to 1 with Moothart 2244 and 795 team game. Doak defeated Coast to Coast 2 to 1 as Doak 2127 and Coast to Coast 2084 plus 184 handicap. McCleery defeated Duncan 2 to 1 with McCleery 2106 and Duncan 2043 plus 27 handicap. Ainsworth defeated Carson 2 to 1 with Ainsworth 2172 plus 12 handicap. Dorothy Marston posted 200 and 189 in individual games. Marston led with a 545 series, Phyllis Flenner 512. Last week Carolyn Levy had a 501 high series.

Lane Moothart Carsons Ted's Flames McCleery-Cumming Duncans Coast To Coast Ainsworth Bank Doaks McCleery Duncan Flames Doak Ainsworth Carson Dorothy Marston Marston Phyllis Flenner Carolyn Levy

Havre Residents Are Burlington Visitors

Mr and Mrs George Koehler with Michael and Rosemary spent Friday evening with Virginia's sister and family Mr and Mrs Ben Jackoby and children John and Anita of Burlington prior to the Jackoby.

Lewis Hering Havre George Koehler Michael Rosemary Virginia Ben Jackoby John Anita Burlington Jackoby

State Employee Fined $100 on Lottery Charge

Robert Stone, 45, an Iowa Tax Commission employee, pleaded guilty to selling Irish Sweepstakes tickets to state workers and was fined 100 dollars. He admitted selling tickets for 2.85 dollars each and receiving a free ticket for every book sold. Trial was set previously for December 20.

Des Moines Robert Stone Iowa Tax Commission Tax Commission Stone Harold Young Iowa Temperance League Howard Brooks Brooks

Beulah Colburn case drops after flood ruin

In Hamden Connecticut charges against Beulah Colburn of Winsted for an automobile collision causing 200 dollars damage were dropped at the other motorist’s request. The dismissal comes as the Colburn family faced loss from a flood and prepared to move to California to start anew.

Hamden, Conn Beulah Colburn Winsted

Kalona shower honors Patricia Schupbach prior to wedding

In Kalona on Monday, Patricia Schupbach, bride elect of Richard Gingrich, was honored at a mixed shower hosted by Mrs. George Allen Jr. and Mrs. Mervin Yoder. A gift array and refreshments followed, with many neighbors and friends in attendance.

Patricia Schupbach Kalona Eugene Way Kalona George Allen Jr Mervin Yoder Earl Wagamon Richard Gingerich Lando Gingerich Roy Kallaus Louise Vernon Weaver Duane L. Yoder Lando Gingerich Jr Earl Gardner Larry Genkinger Carolyn Speas B. D. Dann Russell Baxter Grover Schupbach Wagamon G. W. Alliman Alpha Club Meredith Maas Jr Carlton Wilson Washington H. V. Beck M. L. Tweeton E. J. Hesselschwerdt Edna McCarty Ivan Alt R. Decker J. E. Grady Orie J. Gingerich H. A. Hofer T.V. Knerr Richard Miller J. R. Swartzendruber T. J. McKenzie O. J. Rhodes Idris Club Gail Shaver Earl Fry Snail Hardware T. R van der Veer Dale Marek Emma Bopp Clem Shalla Joe Te Bockhorst Lamont Kelley Urban Te Bockhorst Cletus Kron Droll Lee Jenn Joe Jenn Charles Marek Dwane Shalla Preston Edmondson Robert Marek Bertha Ruth Paul Ruth Anna Marek Mary Te Bockhorst Mareks I. E. Grady H. V. Becks T. V. Knorr H. L. Walkers Willis Ames Dave Ashby Cedar Rapids

Attlee Successor May Need Optimism and Unity

The article argues any future Labour leader must be an optimist to win votes from Eden's Conservatives and bridge the party's right left split. It notes seven potential leaders, with Hugh Gaitskell favored by MPs, while Aneurin Bevan aims to contest, risking further splits. The Conservatives hold a 66 seat edge in a 630 seat House, with dissolution possible if a pivotal issue arises.

Charles M. McCann United Press Clement R. Attlee Labor Party Anthony Eden Labor Conserva Tives Winston Churchill Eden Attlee Herbert Morrison Morrison Churchill Hugh Jgaitskell Parliamentary Aneurin Bevan Gaitskell

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