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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1952

Page

8

Snack Shack Keota Ainsworth Triumph at YMCA Night

Snack Shack routed West Chester 54 to 30 at the YMCA as Hogeland led with 20. Ainsworth topped YMCA 67 to 57 behind D McFarland 22 and Bo McFarland 21. Keota beat Tuckers 73 to 50 with M Aller scoring 22 and a 35 26 halftime edge.

Snack Shack West Chester St. Ainsworth YMCA Keota Tuckers Hogeland Klopfenstein D. McFarland Bo McFarland Ainsworth Palmer M. Aller

Reed Sparks Tuckers With 17 In Tight Loss

Reed scored 17 to lift the Tuckers in a tight game but the team fell short as the opponents pulled away late. The effort highlighted Reed’s scoring ability and kept the game competitive throughout the final period.

Tuckers Reed

Mixed Bowling Church League Results

The forum shows Christian One and Methodist No 1 in a close set of results. Presbyterian defeated Methodist One 2 to 1 with handicaps listed. St Paul beat Catholic 2 to 1, Christian teams split matches with varying handicaps.

Church League Methodist Big Christian the Forum Nanevabe Christian One Christian Crihonc Aduweosus Presbyterian cc Triday Presbyterian Methodist One St. Paul Catholic Christian Three Chris

Unclear OCR Reads Two to One in ISOS Event

Fragmentary text mentions two to one odds and a 18 handicap with a Christian 1674 reference. No clear event, date, or full identities.

Tian Christian

Conduct Annual Christmas Party At Crawfordsville

Thirty three members one visitor and one child attended the American Legion Auxiliary Christmas party at the Legion hall Crawfordsville on December 17. The group planned to entertain and refresh at the Veterans hospital in Iona City January 6. The Sunset Circle met at Mrs. Floyd Fisher’s home for a potluck dinner December 17 with 03 members packing a toy and clothing box for the Des Moines Children’s Home Society.

Crawfordsville American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Kenneth Rhea Veterans Hospital Iiona City Robert Miller Harry Suter J. C. Rhea Robert Wells Myral Smith Circle Sunset Circle Floyd Fisher

Hospital Update On Patient Returning Home Next Week

The patient may be brought home next week as he is currently recuperating in Washington County Hospital. Medical staff report steady improvement and anticipate discharge plans pending routine evaluations.

Washington County Hospital

John Arthurs Are Married 53 Years Sunday

John and his wife, long-time residents of Columbus Junction, celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary on Sunday December 28 at their home west of town. The community notes include the Double Eight club meeting hosted by Mrs. Helen Clark and Mrs. Archie Ostrom, a memorial service by Emma Beckman chapter of the Order of Eastern Star in the Masonic hall, and student gifts sent to the Veterans hospital at Knoxville and the Lutheran Orphanage.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction John Arthur Here Double Eight Club Helen Clark Archie Ostrom Emma Beckman Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Delpha Tee Glen Lord North Xenia Dee Henry Wagenknecht Herman Wagenknecht Henry Herman Clarence Kauffman Joe David George Lord John Paul Ellinger Sam Marsh Charles

North Xenia Couples Organize Double Eight Group at Ainsworth

North Xenia residents form the Double Eight club at Ainsworth with Henry Wagenknecht hosting six couples for cards TV and visits. The note lists members and planned January meeting as the community shares holiday wishes and local happenings.

North Xenia Ainsworth

Stranded Servicemen Headed Home by Ground Transport

Six servicemen stranded in Des Moines due to bad weather were en route to their homes for Christmas by bus and train. They had been aboard an unscheduled California to New York airliner that landed in Des Moines after their scheduled flight was grounded. Most planned to alight in Chicago for Midwest homes.

Des Moines Blr California Chicago New York Midwest

Urban New York State Leads in Forestry Resources

Albany news reports a Commerce Department survey showing New York's forest cover at 44 percent despite urbanization. About 2.4 million acres are set as state preserves while 14 million acres remain capable of merchant timber production. New York ranks first in paper manufacturing, third in wood furniture, and remains a key forestry state.

Albany N. Y New York State Commerce Department New York

Christmas party at YMCA for about 125 children

Ten years ago today about 125 smiling children gathered on the floor before the fireplace and Christmas tree for the YMCA annual party held in the lobby. The event followed years of tradition with the YMCA hosting the celebration yesterday afternoon.

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Molanders Journey To California For Holidays

Carl Molander and wife with Julie and Doris traveled by train from Ottumwa to spend the holidays with their son Allen in San Luis Obispo California. Mrs Paul Anderson and Marlene stay in Denver for Marlene who is a polio patient receiving treatment at Spear sanitarium. Reports from an aunt say Marlene may never walk again.

Marlene Ann Carswell Shrimer College Mt. Carroll Lll

Hospital Dismissals And Births Notice

At The Hospital Dismissed Yesterday Arnold Tucker of Washington Mrs Robert Krebs and baby Kinross Henry Hinkle of Brighton Today Mrs Henry Hoekstra and son Richland Births Today Mr and Mrs William J Edwards of Crawfordsville a son.

Arnold Tucker Washington Robert Krebs Baby Kinross Henry Hinkle Brighton Henry Hoekstrand Richland William J. Edwards Crawfordsville

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