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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1946

Page

2

Local aviation and social notes headline area events

F Mulbrook from Iowa City flew a Piper J 8 to the local airport during a dual cross country to Newton. A trap shoot occurred Sunday. Funeral services for Matilda TeBockhurst drew relatives from Walcott Moline Muscatine Fairfield Watkins and Unionville. A. R. Gibson of Unionville flew in with a Luscombe for business at Washington airport. Children’s books priced 65c to $1 at Nicola and Harmon. Roast turkey dinner advertised at The Pines for $1.25.

F. Mulbrook Iowa City Newton Matilda TeBockhurst Ben Brus Lawrence Walcott Ralph Bremels Frank Avising Elizabeth Hood Muscatine Omer TeBockhorst Moline Firmin Te Bockhorst Fairfield Christian, Melvin and Deola Brecht Watkins Iowa A. R. Gibson Unionville Luscombe Washington Airport

Hair tonic tops Christmas wants of U S service men

The American Red Cross surveyed 30 000 U S servicemen in overseas hospitals and found hair tonic to be the top Christmas wish. The stocking will also include photograph folders mixed nuts hard candy a tobacco pouch a miniature world atlas an address book a table calendar a handkerchief and six correspondence cards. The Red Cross has shipped 1 500 kits to overseas hospitals and recreation centers.

Washington American Red Cross U. S Red Cross

Cotter Second in Tri County League Standings Rise

In Crawfordsville on December 6 Cotter moved to second place in Tri County League after a 34 to 30 win. Hendrickson led Cotter with ten points while Kracaw and Johnston scored 14 and 13 for the losers. Crawfordsville fell to Wayland 48 33 as Wyse poured in 16 for the visitors.

Crawfordsville Cotter Oece Wyman Ofter Hendrickson Kracaw Johnston Wayland Cyclones Wyse

Wrestling Show at Legion Hall Promises Three Matches

A Legion Hall event in Washington features three wrestling matches sponsored by the VFW. Doors open at seven with ninety seat options. main bout stars Tiger Joe Marsh facing Curtiss Nack and other bouts include Marvin Buckwalter vs Prince Sika and Harold Starr vs The Black Mask.

Legion Room City Hall Washington VFW Marvin Buckwalter Prince Sika Moline Harold Starr Oregon Black Mask Tiger Joe Marsh Jim London Curtiss Nack Sheboygan Wis

Comets Beat Winfield 58 to 48 At Home

The Sports Shop Comets defeated the Winfield Independents 58 to 48 after leading 26 to 16 at halftime. Norris led Washington with 18 points, Remick added 13 for Winfield. The Harlem Globetrotters visit next Tuesday December 17 with 60 cent adults 35 cent students tickets available at Chamberlin Sports Shop.

Sports Shop Comets Winfield Independents Comets Winfeld Norris Washington Remick Winfield Globe Trotters Harlem Globe Trotters Chamberlin Sports Shop

Wyman Tops Ainsworth 38 18 Amid Second Half Rally

Wyman defeated Ainsworth 38 to 18 after a tight first half. Davey led Ainsworth with 16 points while Wyman stretched a 13 11 halftime edge into a decisive second half scoring burst.

Ners Davey Ainsworth Wyman

Demons and Cards Play Mt Pleasant Clinton Tonight

Washingtons junior college Cardinals meet Clinton junior college on foreign courts while Mt Pleasant high school faces Mt Pleasant in a twin bill. Mt Pleasant's expected starting five includes Marshall Paul Noonan Vacha Kelsey with Schmitt Stewart, while Clinton varsity relies on a Clinton high school alumni roster after a Muscatine win.

Washington Cardinals Clinton Junior College Mt. Pleasant High School A. H. Seidler Mt. Pleasant Wayne Marshall Dick Paul Bob Noonan Dick Vacha Bill Kelsey Leland Schmitt Warren Stewart Panthers Demons Ottumwa Dick Carter Wapello Happy Hildebrand Letts Norman White Tom Tanner Everette Prebyl Bob Sodergren Bob Robertson Darwin Vacha Max Payne Junior Knott Hal Lonzg John Hotle Bud Nicola Dick Dawson Clinton Muscatine

Specially Priced Christmas Lace Trim Satin Slips

Lace trimmed satin slips offered at special Christmas price. Sizes 32 to 40 available.

Personalised stationery prints at modest charges

The message offers customized stationery printed to order in gold black or color options at a modest price.

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Lowa Wolf’s Flower Mike Edwards the Pines Nicola & Harmon Crooked Wheels United States Tor Legion Hall G. W. Grall John W. Lee Rome Rothschild’s Just Textron Childrens Sequin North Side Square Washington County
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