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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1936
Page
6
Washington junior college Cardinals defeated Tipton 35 to 22 in a low quality game. The Cards missed many close shots and showed inconsistency but coach Geo Freshwaters hopes the rough night will be shed with tougher upcoming opponent Albia.
Burlington High beat Ottumwa High 29 to 23 in the first Little Six conference game of the season. Burlington sprinted to a quick lead 21-13 at halftime after building an early margin.
Muscatine high school defeated Keokuk 35 to 18 on Friday night led by Walter Nash with 16 points and Bill Holzhauer with 10. Muscatine led throughout the game and secured the victory at home.
Washington loses to Fort Madison 34 to 13 in the Little Six conference opener. Fort Madison led 8 4 early, Washington tied 10 10 at halftime, but the Demons surged in the second half. Murphy led Fort Madison with 14 points, while Carstensen and Watson starred for Washington in a hard fought game.
Fairfield High defeated Mount Pleasant 26 to 20 on Friday night at home. Fairfield led 9 to 8 at halftime and pulled away in the second half behind 11 points from Miller while Hawbaker scored eight for Mount Pleasant.
Students at Jackson Center under Marianne Hobbs prepare for a December 23 Christmas program. They decorate, write to Santa, sell lunch items, and join the Junior Red Cross. Notable events include stamps for spelling accuracy, Raymond Bell’s second in a township project, new flag from D of V, and the death of Mrs. C W Davison’s father.
Two loads of Hereford cattle exhibited by Hugh Morris of Cotter sold at 13.00, 12.65 and 12.25 per hundredweight at the Chicago show. Some cattle were shipped to New York City and others to Kentucky. Mrs Gladys Hasberg of Miloca, Minnesota, arrived to attend her father H Pearce's funeral in Columbus City as local club activities note Hook Crook Club meeting with Mrs Neil Anwyl and Sharon Frye.
Mr and Mrs J E Bell and Ted Overholt return from Des Moines where employed Mrs Clara Orris visits Cedar Rapids J Rudolph Votroubek Sig ourney visit H L McRoberts parents Robert Quinn heads to Los Angeles for Diesel and Automotive training Richard Klotz under treatment in Peoria Cotter high basketball loses to Mt Union 27 24 Tuesday W H Hull Louisa County Fair president attends fair officers meeting
Missouri claims the honor of forming the first woman suffrage association on May 6 1867. Its sole object is the political emancipation of women alongside other reform efforts. the group is noted among contemporary reform movements.
Collier's Weekly notes that drilling a well in a straight line is difficult. After reaching depth, many bores deviate from perpendicular and may occasionally cross paths with another bore.
A Chinatown sage Ai Bo warns that fallacy might yield higher profit than truth. He notes that even large discoveries may not earn gratitude while an astrologer enjoys lavish relations. The remark reflects a wary view of profit and recognition in speculative ventures.
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