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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

2

Cards Visit Tipton for Friday Junior College Tilt

Washington hosts Tipton in a Cedar County rivalry with both teams winless. Norbert Norris returns to boost Washington with Frank Dea and Ellis Fink at guards, Thrapp and Norris at forwards, and Edmonson at center as Kimberlin plans a taller lineup.

Tipton Junior College Washington Cardinals Elkader Marshalltown Ken Kimberlin Centerville Cardinal Cage Cedar County Collegians Washington Mh Norbert Norris Kimberlin Norris Frank Dea Kimbertin Norris Brothers Norbert Charlie Thrapp Ellis Finke Bill Edmondson Norval Bill Longer Gingerich

Frosh and Sophs Triumph Over Junior High In League Clash

The Frosh-Soph team defeated the Junior High five 28 to 20 on the MCA court. Sunshine Smith led with eight points and Tom Tanner added 13 from center. Junior High struggled to match the hosts after halftime as Rob Bostwick and Paul Maxwell each had seven points. Free throw woes and missing a center candidate limited the visitor rally.

Ory Mecklenbure Duea Sunshine Smith Tommy Tanner Rob Bostwick Paul Maxwell Cal Littl Fred Pehler Tommy Tanner Cornet Mecklenbure Hove West Main Street Iain Aeale Little Patterson Ratterfson Nox Bostwick

Local Roundup of Appointments and Visits

Mrs W J Shannon and daughter Barbara travel to Madrid to visit mother Mrs H J Rees, with R F E Shannon for Des Moines on business. Slater’s Auto Parts announces new hours and Arthur Slayton starts as night linotypist, home in Alabama. Kathryn Matthe moves to new address while awaiting home on South Fourth. Ford V eight promoted as low priced six seat sedan at $770 in Washington Iowa. J R Jennings of Des Moines visiting County Health unit. Jennings spoke in Springfield Illinois at PTA and AAUW joint meeting. Mrs Darrell Ross and others spend a day in Cedar Rapids. Mrs AL Bennett visits Manchester friends. Mrs Regina Kumima returns to Chariton after week with Sorrells. Sorrells birthday observed.

AL. Bennett Cedar Rapids Manchester Jtegina Kumima Chariton S. N. Sorrell Sorrell Hose Kumm Ray Sorrell Donnie Bob So

Demons Open Little Six Schedule Against Muscatine Muskies

Washington High school Demons travel to Muscatine to open the Little Six Conference season against the Muskies. Coach Peek Geneva faces a tough test as Washington seeks better team play and solid defense, while Muscatine aims to defend their league title and start strong on the road. Starting roles mix with Vacha Voorhees Lowe Kiesey Marshall and Kochneft among potential first five.

Washington High School Demons Little Muskies of Muscatine Washington Five Muskies Demons Davenport Blue Devils Peek Geneva Bobby Lowe Darwin Vacha Don Voorhees Dick Anderson Wait Kochneft Earl City Don Kiesey Dick Marshal Arlo Burham Burham Marshall Lowe Roger Lance Junior Prebyl Dick Moore

Hospital Notes Include Dismissals and Admissions

Mrs Orin A Wallace Jr and daughter Barbara Jean were dismissed for their Washington home. Mrs Forrest Brb Katona was admitted for acute appendicitis operation. Kenneth Peters Ainsworth route 1 was admitted and underwent an appendectomy this morning. The United States Navy based in San Diego, California will visit his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Wehr and other relatives until after Christmas.

Orin A. Wallace, Jr Barbara Jean Washington Forrest Brb Katona Kenneth Peters Ainsworth United States Navy San Diego Calif Joe Wehr

Christian Church Names Officers for 1941 After Potluck Gathering

Christian church members elected officers for 1941 at a potluck dinner with fifty attendees. Glenn B. Holden chaired the meeting naming C A Nicholson C W Tucker Virnus Bradford L Doran F H Hunt and L E Dunlap as elders. John Godwin was chosen trustee for three years with B B Holden as treasurer and Bessie Tucker financial secretary.

Christian Church Glenn B. Holden C. A. Nicholson C. W. Tucker Virnus Bradford L. Doran F. H. Hunt L. E. Dunlap Cyrus Birka Roy Brobst Orville Caldwell Wilmer Lauderman J. T. Moore Ray Rathmel Harold Jarves Allen Bradford Harold Beenblossom Wade Pence Max Marble George Stokes John Godwin G. B Holden Bessie Tucker Ettiene Spenser N. F. West Charles Doran Georgia Larson Leonard Wheatley Harry Watkins G. B. Holden The Bible School Max Birka Virginia Holden

Michigan's big game lead in deer bears moose and more

Michigan reports 874000 big game animals across species including deer black bears moose and elk in the state. The tally covers diverse game such as buffalo and other large wildlife, underscoring Michigan as a top producer of large game in the union.

Michigan State The Union

Milo Sorden Attends Bana Masters Meeting in Sigourney

Relatives honor Mrs. Emma Bopp with a surprise birthday party at the John Shalla home. Euchre games span four tables as guests bring refreshments for the social evening.

Milo Sorden Banamasters Sigourney Emma Bopp John Shalla

Lindbergh book called despicable by critic North

Sterling North of the Chicago Daily News denounces Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Wave of the Future as despicable while praising the horsecollar invention for expanding human capabilities. He cites a renaissance of culture potential in the United States if effort continues.

Des Moines Sterling North Chicago Daily News Women’s Club United States North Anne Morrow Lindbergh

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