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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1947

Page

2

Knotek Family In Chicago Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Joe Knotek and their niece Mary returned home Sunday after a weekend in Chicago They met June Knotek at Sears Roebuck and attended the international stock show at the coliseum They toured the board of trade Lincoln Park and zoo and viewed Marshall Field store decorations John Pratt played a piano solo and Robert Wiley recited When Grandfather Lost His Spectacles at United Presbyterian Church event

Joe Knotek Mary Knotek Chicago June Knotek Sears & Roebuck Coliseum Board of Trade Lincoln Park Zoo Marshall Field United Presbyterian Church John Pratt Robert Wiley

Christmas Gift Store Nicola and Harmon Purchased Estate Home

Mr and Mrs Tom West bought the Mott estate house at 420 W Second Street and plan to modernize the interior before their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Casey Jones move in after new flooring.

Tom West Mott Second Street Casey Jones

Cardinals Upset Moline Five 47 45 in Ragged Game

Washington junior college edged Moline 47 to 45 as officials whistled 59 personal fouls, with Moline and Washington tallying early leads before Washington pulled ahead by 24 16 at halftime and 33 26 after three periods.

Washington Junior College Moline Junior College Moline Washington Bob Noonan Cardinals Centerville Junior College

Wayland Bombers Top Crawfordsville 42 to 27 in Close Game

Acting captain Bob Roth led Wayland with 25 points as the Bombers defeated Crawfordsville 42 27. Wayland held leads 10 at quarter 19 15 at halftime and 29 23 after three. Crawfordsville’s Don Davison Huston had 13 to pace the visitors. Wayland reserves beat Little Cyclones 48 32. Arnold Roth James Tsechantz tied for Wayland scoring. Waters scored 17 for Crawfordsville.

Wayland Bob Roth Wayland Bombers Crawfordsville Roth Don Davison Huston Little Cyclones Arnold Roth James Tsechantz Waters

Demons Improve Basket Shooting Ahead of Keokuk Visit

The Demons show improved shooting compared with last week's game against Fairfield. They are set to play Keokuk Friday night at home on the upcoming schedule.

Demons Fairfield High School Keokuk

Alcorns Head to California for Several Months

Dr and Mrs W L Alcorn departed Cedar Rapids Monday night for California planning a two to three month stay. They will reside in Santa Cruz at the home of Dr Alcorns brother A L Alcorn. Ainsworth junior class play is set for Friday evening December 12 with band starting at 7 40. Mrs August Klett and family and Mrs Striegel of Harper visited Mrs Kletts mother Mrs C C Reister yesterday.

W. L. Alcorn Cedar Rapids California Santa Cruz Dr. Alcorn A. L. Alcorn Ainsworth August Klett Striegel Harper Mrs. Klett C. C. Reister

Thursday Church League Basketball Schedule

Three games set for Thursday at the YMCA church league feature Presbyterian facing Christian at 6 30 p m Christian Tabernacle meeting U P and Trinity Lutheran in the 7 15 slot Methodist meet Baptist and Christian Tabernacle led by coach appear in the schedule with U P named among opponents and Trinity Lutheran also listed.

YMCA Presbyterian Christian Methodist Baptist Christian Tabernacle U. P Trinity Lutheran

Riverside High and Wyman Meet Ends in Lopsided Losses

Riverside boys and girls lost to Wyman teams at Wyman 66 21 for the boys and 39 28 for the girls. Riverside half score was 26 12. Evelyn Yordi scored 14 despite a recent ankle injury. Huff led Wyman with 20 points Robertson 10 Davis 9. Riverside to Olds next Friday with 16 teams.

Riverside Riverside High School Wyman High School Wyman Riverside Girls Evelyn Yordi Mary Ann Havel Huff Robertson Davis Riverside High Olds

Brighton Visitors Highlight Local Shoppers

Mrs C M Whitacre spent the day in Brighton. Shoppers yesterday included Mr and Mrs F N Flanders Mrs Clayton Wood of Keota Mr and Mrs Tom Russell of Kalona.

C. M. Whitacre Brighton F. N. Flanders Clayton Wood Keota Tom Russell Kalona

Forgetful driver leaves car at cantata practice

Crawfordsville reports a humorous prize story as a man drove to cantata practice then walked home missing the car until the next morning. Mrs. Rex Huston visited Agency and Moline relatives over the holiday weekend while a Green Colonial salesman visit led to a sale. Our basketball squad remains undefeated after a Friday game with Wayland. The high school girls cheer the team in a red and white bus.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Rex Huston Agency Russel Thomann Moline Dorothy Wayland

Names Committee For Church Party at St. Mary's Parish School

The second in a series of church social gatherings to be held Monday evening December 15 at St. Marys Parochial School hall features euchre and pinochle games with prizes, followed by refreshments. Committee members include Paul Knebel Gerald Armbruster Joseph Birkin Melvin Bone Thomas Bowstead and many others.

Melvin Bone Thomas Bowstead Marvin Brown Gertrude Bulher Mary Colbert James Cooney Bert Cray Homer Curry Norma Neomi Dautremont R. V Thomas Dautremont Mela Deatsch J. C. Droll Gilbert Kueneman William Lear Mary Lirtz

Royal Neighbors Meet Plans Next Lodge Gathering

Members of the Royal Neighbors of America lodge held their regular meeting and made plans for the next gathering. Attendees included Lorence Marek Edward Metz Urb an Metz Mr and Mrs Bernati O Conner Mr and Mrs Joseph Pailliotet Mr and Mrs A U H Pogge Mr and Mrs James Rice Albert Rose Charles Rotenburg er Mr and Mrs C Rummel hart Mrs Bertha Ruth Mr and Mrs Peter F Schneider Mr and Mrs Richard Schnoebelen Mrs Rose Shebanek Clement Shradel Mr and Mrs R J Simeon Edward Strabala Mr and Mrs Arthur Swenka Mr and Mrs Robert Thomann Firmin Waldschmidt Mr and Mrs Louis Waldschmidt Mr and Mrs Francis Yeggy Me and Mrs J L Yeggy and Mrs Mary Yeggy.

R. J. Simeon Edward Strabala Arthur Swenka Robert Thomann Firmin Waldschmidt Louis Waldschmidt Francis Yeggy J. L. Yeggy Mary Yeggy Royal Neighbors of America Lodge

Meeting Date Adjusted for Christmas Eve

Members are advised the year's final meeting will be held on Tuesday December 23 not the regular date. Officers will be elected and a Christmas gift exchange will take place at the gathering.

Boots for Dad Hunter Style Rubber Short-Laced Boots

For outdoorsmen and dads who hunt these rubber short-laced boots come in a full size run. Prices start at 7.56 dollars and vary by size. Durable and comfortable footwear for rugged terrain.

Dad

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