Washington Demons Clinch Close Win Over Burlington Grayhounds
Women's basketball sees Washington forged by accurate shooting from McCollough and Manassier to pull away late. Manassier scores 24, key drive seals the win as Burlington fights back. Freshman-sophomore squad also edges Burlington underclassmen after Washington builds early lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Close
McCollough
Burlington
Washington
MccConnell
Gary Gorham
Demons
Vic Manassier
Grayhounds
Edger Steeg
Dick Fuhr
Bill Ward
Christmas Visiting In Young America
Christmas gatherings fill homes across Young America as families and friends share meals and good wishes. Carl Phillips remains in bed with a back injury while others visit relatives in Decatur Wellman Cedar Rapids and Pleasant Plain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young America
W. J. Marie, Jr
Dee
Carl Phillips
Decatur
Phillips
Howard Baker
Tony Bringman
Wellman
Grant Humston Jr
Grant Humston
Connie
Grant Humston, Jr
Grant Humston Sr
Harold Humston
Emma Humston
W. J. Marie Jr
Claude Michael
Grandma Schmitt
Bern Wolf
Craig Wolf
Sacred Heart Seminary
Donaldson, Ill
Bill
Jerome Marie
Walter Pascha
Grant Haimston Sr
Marie Marie
Richard
Jerome
David
Vince Mineart
Pleasant Plain
Herman Genkinger
Hunter
Marian Dean Hunter
Ivan, Richard
Lloyd Brown
Dale Kellogs
Winfield
Leo Beaucamps
Grandma Rhodebeck
Grandma Wolf
John Cherry
Claud Rhodebeck
Mary Jane
Albert
Lulu Cherry
George Masson Jr
Silver Lake Ice Skating Popular on Holiday Mornings
Silver Lake south of Washington on the Wayland road draws crowds as ice skaters take to the frozen surface. Glen Imhoff, owner, notes strong use on Sundays and holidays and under floodlights on other nights. Snow is scraped off the ice for convenient skating.
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Silver Lake
Washington
Wayland Road
Glen Imhoff
Imhoff
Three YMCA Basketball Games Set For Tonight
Three cage tilts are scheduled at the YMCA tonight with Kalona Merchants facing Shamrock Inn at 7 o clock. At 8 o clock Tuckers YMCA hosts a clash, followed by Willits meeting Ainsworth in the final game.
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YMCA
Kalona Merchants
Shamrock Inn
Tuckers Ymca
Willits
Ainsworth Cagers
Demons stun Burlington for third straight conference win
Sport Slants notes Washington Demons upset a solid Burlington squad in a close Friday game. The Demons surged in the final minutes to secure their third consecutive conference victory.
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Washington Demons
Burlington
Browns to Play College All Stars at Soldier Field
In August the Cleveland Browns meet the college all stars at Soldier Field in Chicago. The annual North-South game saw the South win 14 to 9, with a 39 yard pass to North's five yard line and Davidson scoring the go ahead TD after two plays. Shrine sponsors the event with proceeds to charity.
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Cleveland Browns
Poldier’s Field
Chicago
South
North
Davidson
The
Shrine
Christmas Dinners Highlight West Chester Family Traditions
A long list of West Chester residents and relatives gathered for Christmas dinners and gift exchanges. The piece notes hosts, attendees, and travel from Lincoln Nebraska to Aberdeen South Dakota, Des Moines and Davenport, with several family groups sharing meals and planning return trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Fisher
West Chester
Alka-Seltzer
J. H. Thompson
Homer Porter
Janet
Priscilla
Royal Robertson
Ed Squire
Cliff Thompson
Glen
Glen Thompson
Victor Thompson
Clifford Porter
David Bauer
Ray Hough
Sharon
Carl Harbison
Clyde Thompson
Zear Hinshaw
Jim
Carolyn
Robert Thompson
Lincoln
Nebraska
Carlton Garman
Janice
Arliss
Garman
Ben Garman
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Mr. Butler
Cal
Boots Both Left Footed In Korea Satire
War era column recounts Army issue of two left foot shoe packs for winter wear in Korea. The author quips the misfit boots steer him off course and jokes about supply office deception, oversized sizing, and practical insulation while highlighting wartime humor. Includes other brief items about traffic, trivia, and a theft tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korea
Sole
Tokyo
Aire
Local News Briefs From Roosevelt Hotel And Holiday Breaks
Men attended a feed salesmen meeting at the Roosevelt hotel while ladies visited Mr Testroet's sister Mrs Ess Rowe and Mr Rowe. The most recent address for James Milam is Ret James V Milam RA17297393 Co A Reception center Ft Sheridan IL. Following the annual Christmas program and final classes, teachers are on vacation at their homes: Lara Kinney Richland Ruby Mann Mt Vernon Alice Reschly Wayland Ruth Fritz Brighton and Mrs Noonan Roselyn Mayer Washington.
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O. D. Booth
Des Moines
Nels Broderik
Melvin Booth
Esther Booth
Lou Bauer
Clifford Bauer
Chicago
Bill Robertson
Cloyce Statler
Keith Augustine
and Augustine
Roy Johnson
Jim Lyle
Clark Bauer
Eldin Bauer
Marion
Joe Bauer
Bobby
Bill Reif
Diana
Gary
Walter Fisher
Patty
Donna Reif
Ronnie Bowser
Jack Hagist
J. R. Griggs
Leland Griggs
Earl Griggs
Jeanien
Ed Testroet
W. R. Plecker
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Hotel
Lara Kinney
Richland
Ruby Mann
Mt. Vernon
Alice Reschly
Wayland
Ruth Fritz
Brighton
Mrs Noonan
Roselyn Mayer
Paint Marked Prestige in Early Colonial Towns
In colonial America paint signified social standing as the homes of leading citizens shone with gleaming coatings. Tradespeople were discouraged from using paint to differentiate their houses from these elites.
Christmas Thanks From a Grateful Family
A message of heartfelt sympathy and gratitude for support during the holidays. The note thanks a mother, counselor, and friend for reminiscences at Christmas and acknowledges the lack of volunteers to help with the dishes.
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Paul Jordan
Bob Simpson
Ed Anderson
Dale Stanley
Steve Ward
Bob Long
Larry Knight
Larry Duncan
Phil Brown
Sitter
Baker
Detrich
Fuhr
Bankers
Neill
Flenner
Brotherton
Little
Holland
Anced
Bakers
Saint With
Howers
Sols
Burlington Junior College
Cardinals
Schmitt
Cleveland
Municipal Stadium
Rams
California
Bob Waterfield
Davis
Groza
Wits
Dick Hoerner
Iowa
Fears
Les
George Masson
Lester Luckenbill
Lester
Lloyd Humston
Lloyd Millers
Eldon Roths
Charley Welch
Mae Werner
Leo
Leonard
John Marie
W. J. Marie Sr
Bernard McCarthy
Leo Marie
Gene Turner
Prank Bostwick
Rude Tanner
Frank Bostwick
Washington Oil Company
Rude
Frank
Washington Oil
Blackbourn Systems
Blackburn
America
Nicola
Harmon
Angeles
Waterfield
Olincup
Drug Store
West Side Square
Marvin Dixon
Gene Harper
Rock Island
Oskaloosa
Roy Gardner
Edgar Stewart
Linda
Jim Stancer
Rosemary
Walter Bauer
Maury Ann
Fred Bauer
San Angelo
Texas
Bruce Gardner
Fred Forinasi
Lewis Jolly
Paul Boettcher
August Diekman
Foriash
William Rathmel
Kremlin
Okla
Cloyee Dunbar
Fred Telford
Rathmel
Dunbar
Merle Telford
Davenport
Jimmy Telford
Mr. Pleasant
Earl McGraw
Hal Hotle
Bert Dunbar
Raymond Hammen
Quigg
H. D. Quigg
Boston
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Wilford S. Smith
Mt. Ararat
South Africa
John Stuckley
John
Elbert Hubbard
Rowan
Garcia
Cal Pracctioners
Osincup Drug Store
C. Vv. Crull
John W. Lee
Seaai
Tau
Santa Claus
Deuys Peercely
Luffy
Halvinnez
Hans
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