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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

3

Basketball Tickets On Sale For Little Six Season

Season tickets for the Little Six winter games are on sale at the school and office for twenty cents per game for Pupils and 1 75 for adults. The plan includes admission to all Little Six games with nominal non conference fees for away contests. Coach McKinstry praised his first team after yesterday’s workout noting improved ball handling shooting and defense. Friday’s home opener against Mt Pleasant looms as a key early test for the squad.

McKinstry Hie Pleasant Mt. Peasant

Best Scoring Machines Set for Friday Night Match

Referee Ted Saur of Fairfield will officiate the game set to begin at 7 45 Friday evening. A large crowd is expected despite the absence of a girls game.

Saur Ted Saur Fairfield

Farm Show Exhibits Featured In School Room

Prof. H G Montgomery leads a large farm products exhibit in the high school agriculture room 209 tomorrow afternoon and evening. Open at 3 with judging by H V Ellis at 3:30. Includes grains potatoes farm shop products soil and legume displays expected to attract farming enthusiasts.

H. G. Montgomery H. V. Ellis Montgomery

Two Quick Fire Alarms Reported in City

Shortly before six yesterday there were two fire alarms within ten minutes. At the W. J. Kiefer garage a small blaze near the furnace rear was checked with chemicals and caused little damage. The Floyd Ellis home on North Second Avenue reported a chimney burning out with no damage.

W. J. Kiefer Gargage Floyd Ellis North Second Avenue

Moon sedan theft tied to Chicago break-in

Sheriff reports Moon brand sedan was stolen in Chicago last week after two youths, Waitekus and Fischer, broke into the Morrison garage and started a fire. Waitekus, leader, has attempted jail escapes. Fischer pleads for leniency as authorities pursue charges in Muscatine.

FE. D. Morrison Chicago Charles Denison Mascntine Fred Sweet Waitekus Fischer FG. Bilky Muscatine Anton Waitekus Anton G. Waite Watts Bilky Chietaco Washington Sheriff's Office Staten Property A. H. Klepper Muscatine Garae

Cyclones Edge Wildcats in Local Bowling Match

The Cyclones defeated the Wildcats at the Commercial Club in a decided margin after overcoming earlier losses. Milo rolled 204 for high individual score while Hull led team totals with 612. Mr Mayer is in Washington today and Tod Noonan arrived from Crawfordville for business.

Cowmerial Club Cyclones Wildcats Milo Hull Mr. Mayer Washington

Hanna Elected to Head Farm Bureau in Washington County

Lee Hanna of Crawford township was elected president of the Washington County Farm Bureau at the county federation’s annual officer election. George Reed was named vice president, Walter Brown treasurer, and Wade Gardner secretary. Mrs. J. N. Phillips became women’s project leader. Harold V. Ellis reported on the year. The dinner and program followed, with remarks by Joe Jones and Prof. P. G. Holden, despite bad weather.

Lee Hanna Crawford Township Washington County Farm Bureau County Federation Walter Brown George Reed Jackson Township Washington Township Wade Gardner Cedar Township Hanna Brown State Farm Bureau Des Moines J. N. Phillips Women’s Department Harold V. Ellis Farm Bureau Commercial Club Joe Jones P. G. Holden

Christmas card re choice designs offered in bulk

The Journal advertises ready to print Christmas card designs in quantities from 25 up to suit late arrivals. Stocked to be printed promptly for timely delivery before Christmas to reach any destination.

Journal

Early risers in village loafers seek a good start

A Baltimore Sun note observes village loafers who rise early to secure a strong start to the day as they await bedtime.

Baltimore Sun

Winter Market Notes and Domestic Purchases

The report lists items for household use including nine for coach and rohe with hay for a horse and feed for pigs and chickens. It notes real winter weather and suggests buying Washington butter and whipping cream for meals.

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