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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1948

Page

2

Four pledge Frances Whisler to Iowa speech fraternity

Frances Whisler of Washington has been pledged to Zeta Phi Eta at the State University of Iowa. She was one of four pledged. Mr. and Mrs. Williamon and daughter Marjorie and Mary Knotek left today for Atlantic City New Jersey for a Farm Bureau convention.

Frances Whisler Washington Zeta Phi Eta State University of Iowa Williamon Marjorie Mary Knotek Atlantic City N. J Farm Bureau Berlin Ferdinand Friedensburg Konrad Adenauer Gatow Airfield Friedensburg Frau Schroeder Friederich Ebert

Thief Fleeing With Eight-Ball Sparks Salem Police Hunt

Salem and Areton police pursue a thief who stole an eight-ball from a pool hall. The note taunt suggests the culprit will be behind the S-ball when caught, with local shop ad lines interwoven.

Salem Areton Washington Oil Company Washington

Close Battle Looms As Cardinals Face Bloomfield J C

Washington junior college Cardinals clash with Bloomfield J C on the home floor in a close season preview. The cardinals seek two wins, one loss, after a season opener loss to Muscatine J C and a Marshalltown win on the road.

Washington Junior College Cardinals Bloomfield Five Washington Washington Cagers Muscatine Junior College Marshalltown Glen Hall George Bowman Ft. Madison Schantz Barry

Burlington Downs Sport Shop Defeats Comets 62 47

Burlington downed the Sport Shop Comets 62 to 47 in a Mississippi Valley league game on the Burlington floor last night. Kitterman scored 25 points, Hingst added 12, while Martin had 13 and McFarland 11 for the Comets. Burlington led 46 to 26 at halftime.

Burlington Sport Shop Comets Kitterman Hingst Martin McFarland Comets

First Games Open In Church League Play

The senior YMCA church league opened on the YY floor with six teams. Baptists beat Methodists 21 to 16, St James edged Presbyterians 18 to 16, and United Presbyterian defeated Christian league 36 to 5. Junior games follow Saturday with Baptists vs Methodists at 1 30, Christians vs United Presbyterians at 2 15, and St James vs Presbyterians at 3.

Y.M.C.A Baptists Methodist St. James Presbyterian Boys United Presbyterian Christian League Methodists United Presbyterians Presbyterian

Seventeen Cardinals Earn Grid Letters at Pep Assembly

Washington junior college Cardinal squad letters were awarded to 17 players at a pep assembly this morning. Four players earned their second letters including co-captains Leland Schmitt and John Green and players Eugene Wead and Francis Schneidler. First letters went to Dick Holmes Dale White Joe Sweet Tom Murphy Keith Williams Jerry Denison Allen Johnston Bob Steele Dick Carmichael Junior Bauer Earl Duvall Howard Patton and Clyde Dawson. A manager's letter was awarded to Dick Young.

Washington Junior College Cardinal Leland Schmitt John Green Eugene Wead Francis Schneider Dick Holmes Dale White Joe Sweet Tom Murphy Keith Williams Jerry Denison Allen Johnston Bob Steele Dick Carmichael Junior Bauer Earl Duvall Howard Patton Clyde Dawson Dick Young

Circle 11 Meets in Mrs. Millers Home

Circle 11 of the Methodist W S C S met at 8 with Mrs. Fred Miller hosting and Mrs. Paul Shearer co hosting. Four guests and 18 members attended. devotionals were led by Mrs. Keith Vetter. Mrs. James Birney reviewed Great Prayers of the Bible chapter three. Mrs. Everett Burham conducted the business meeting. A Christmas exchange followed with refreshments served by the hostesses.

Circle 11 Methodist Church Fred Miller Paul Shearer John McConnell Walter Smith Rosalie Mason Elrene Jamison Keith Vetter James Birney Everett Burham

Mrs Heck Guest of Friendly Circle Club

Mrs Edward Heck attended the Friendly Circle club meeting held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Isaac Kleese. Sixteen members were present as Mrs Donald Sheetz led the business session and plans were made for an all day gathering January 6 at Mrs Frank Kleese’s home.

Edward Heck Friendly Circle Club Isaac Kleese Kleese Donald Sheetz Frank Kleese Harley Davidson Harold Klopfenstein

Christmas Music Event and Exchange Held

Fenstein led a Christmas music program as the group hosted a Christmas exchange. Hostess assistance came from Mrs. Leonard Novak and Mrs. Frank Kleese who helped serve refreshments.

Fenstein Leonard Novak Frank Kleese

Mother At a Loss For Answers to Her Daughters Questions

Delores Ann Dixon, eight, mourns a missing pet after a yellow kitten Elenore was struck by a car. Her mother, Mrs. Eugene Martin, writes about the calm search for comforting explanations. Neighborhood notes mention F. F. A instructor Frank Lee visiting student projects, and various community activities around Cedar and Columbus City.

Eugene Martin Cedar Delores Ann Elenore Delores

Group Singing Led by Minetta Wilson at Nazarene Meeting

Minetta Wilson led a group singing to open the Church of the Nazarene WFM S meeting on Wednesday night. Prayer was offered by Hazel Sparrow Golda Gault and Rev. C F Gieselman. Mrs. Gieselman presided and Miss Wilson reviewed The Other Sheep. The chapter China Crisis was discussed by Mrs. Gieselman as the church board met with Rev. Gieselman. Choir rehearsed cantata Immanuel Forever for the Christmas program.

Minetta Wilson Church of Nazarene W.F.M.S Hazel Sparrow Golda Gault C. F. Gieselman Gieselman Miss Wilson Lester Butterbaugh China Church of the Nazarene

Monday DeMolay Mothers Circle Meeting at Masonic Temple

A DeMolay Mothers circle is scheduled Monday at 7 20 p m at the Masonic Temple. Members convene for a community youth group gathering with plans and announcements for upcoming activities.

DeMolay Mothers Circle Masonic Temple

Multistage Handling of Iron Ore From Earth to Metal

The article explains the processing path of iron ore from extraction to final liquid metal, detailing five handling stages. It notes each step transforms ore through crushing, grinding, concentrating, smelting, and refining before it becomes usable metal.

Rats multiply rapidly and demand heavy feeding

Rats produce eight to ten litters per year and can consume nearly their own weight in food every 72 hours if available. This highlights the significant agricultural and pantry impact of rodent infestations and the need for control measures.

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