Ainsworth Defeats Washington Team 10 to 7
Ainsworth town basketball team edged Washington's hastily formed lineup 10 to 7 on the high school floor. Molesworth and Freshwaters starred for Washington while Obermire and Mullin led Ainsworth with Sands directing from center. The crowd saw a sharp defense and improving teamwork as Ainsworth claimed the victory and a Friday rematch against Crawfordsville.
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Ainsworth Town
Aineworth
Washington
Ainsworth
Washington High School
Molesworth
Monmouth
Ashington
Freshwatersa
Rice
Duke
Waymack
Sands
Hie
Freshwaters
Mullin
Cook
Viettors
Alneworth
Obermire
Mallin
Crawfordsville Town
New Officers Installed in American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary held a meeting to install newly elected officers led by installing officer Mrs. Hellinger. Mrs. Sadie Hollinger received a Past President pin, with praise for her leadership and four years of service. New president Mrs. Carl Guther, first vice president Mrs. B. F. Bostwick, and second vice president Mrs. L. S. Patterson were announced, along with other officer appointments to follow. A financial report and membership drive were also presented, ending with a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Crone, and Mrs. Downing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sadie Hollinger
C. C. Wilson
Hollinger
Lucy Dempsey
Susie Edgington
Kathryn Swift
Alberta Downing
Walter Conner
Charles Brown
Phil Crall
Edgington
Sherm Crone
Fred Downing
Former Congressman George W. Fairchild Dies in NYC
Oneonta NY Dee 31 4 George W Fairchild former member of congress from 1907 to 1917 died in New York City today of acute heart trouble.
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Oneonta
N.Y. Dee
George W. Fairchild
Congress
New York City
Cyclones Defeat Wildcats In Tight Bowling Match
The Cyclones beat the Wildcats by 28 pins at the Commercial club yesterday evening. Sttaker led with a 489 series while Morrison posted the top single-game score of 179.
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Commercial Club
Cyclones
Wildcats
Sttaker
Morrison
Raymond Minick Opens Home Return From Cedar Rapids Visit
Raymond Minick has returned home from a visit at Cedar Rapids at the Roee home, marking a brief visit period with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Minick
Cedar Rapids
Roee
Rice Free Throws Highlight Tiny Court Duel
Obermire Mullin and Molesworth combined for key free throws as the game hinged on late foul shots. Referee McKinetry officiated a tight period shaping the final score.
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Ters
Rice
Obermire
Mullin
Molesworth
Mc- Kinetry
Troop D Ends Year With Turkey Dinner At Cook's
Troop D 113th Cavalry closed the year with a turkey dinner at Cook's restaurant attended by sixty two members. Col Wilson and Dr Etter spoke on Legion ties to the guard while Capt Craft thanked the men for a year of high attendance, efficiency, and growth.
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113Th Cavalry
Cook's
Col
Co. J. Wilson
P. L. Etter
Leon Beatty
American Legion
Wilson
Etter
Legion
National Guard
P. J. Craft
Barber shop moves to basement bank building rooms
Rodney Arnold moves his barbershop from north of the F. and M. bank on North Iowa Avenue to the basement rooms of the bank building that served as American Legion club rooms. Preparations are underway and the move will be completed at once. The new site is described as bright, roomy, and well appointed for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Arnold
F. & M. Bank
Iowa Avenue
Bank
American Legion
Funeral for Mrs James King Held Friday in La Junta
Funeral services for Mrs James King sister of Tom O Conner of Haskins will be held Friday at 9 20 am at the Jones and McElhinney chapel conducted by Rev M J Hartigan of St James church Burial will be at Elm Grove The funeral party departed La Junta this afternoon and is due in Washington tomorrow evening
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James King
Tom O'Conner
Haskins
la Junta
Cole
Jones and McElhinney
M. J. Hartigan
St. James, Church
Elm Grove
Washington
Lions End Year With Vocational Talk by Reade McCrory
Washington Lions Club held its final 1924 meeting as Reade Mc Crory spoke on ministerial preparation and the pastor’s life. He argued ministers are human and mixed humor with serious points. Preston Etter Al Dickerson and others shared views from last week’s Christmas package distribution and the Christmas committee chair Elliot Grayson gave a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reade McCrory
Washington Lions Club
Elliot Grayson
Businessman Howard Crawford Dies In Ainsworth
Howard Guy Crawford 46, a longtime Ainsworth merchant, died at home from a cerebral hemorrhage after a brief illness. Born June 21, 1878 in Coal Valley Illinois, he leaves wife Ella Laird Crawford two children William Howard 14 and Mary Ellen nearly 2, and four step-sisters. He owned the W A Walker store after his father in law’s health failed, and was active in church and Elks. Funeral plans were incomplete.
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Mr. Crawford
Coal Valley
Ill
Will Crawford
Jennie
Maxwell) Crawford
W. A. Walker
el Paso
Texas
Howard Crawford
Ella Laird
A. J. Laird
Ainsworth
Mary Ellen
Crawford
Arizona
Burrows Inspects Y M C A Building
Parke T. Burrows of Davenport, junior member of Temple and Burrows, inspected the nearly completed Y M C A building with contractor representatives and the building committee. Minor changes will be made, the work bears praise, and turnover to the local association is expected in two to three weeks. The upstairs auditorium flooring and doors are nearly finished, painting wraps up next week, and the swimming pool test drew praise. State Y executive Fred M. Hanson and Chicago personnel secretary BE Dennison are due in Washington Friday for talks with the local board.
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Parke T. Burrows
Davenport
Temple & Burrows
Fred M. Hanson
State
Y" Organization
BE. F. Dennison
Chicago
Personnel Bureau
Washington
Congressman Denies Wife Charges Amid Divorce Suit
Alpena Mich December 31 The Eleventh Michigan district congressman Frank D Scott denied accusations of wife infidelity and intemperance raised during his Washington tenure He admitted occasional drinking but denied excess He cited testimony from his private secretary Jane L Kennedy and corroborating diary and guest book entries as the basis for his denial
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Associated Press
Alpena
Mich
Frank D. Scott
Michigan
Washington
Scott
Jane L. Kennedy
Miss Kennedy
Brighton Woman Alice Hoover dies after long illness
Mrs. Alice Hoover aged 65 died at 11 o'clock last night at her daughter Mrs. Dan Pringle's home in Brighton. She had been in poor health for two years and critically ill for three weeks. She leaves a son Kemper Hoover of Mt. Pleasant and her husband William Hoover was killed by an M. and St. L. train in 1913. A Brighton resident for 44 years she was a member of the Christian church. funeral services are expected Thursday at the church.
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Brighton
Alice Hoover
Dan Pringle
Coler
Hoover
Kemper Hoover
Mt. Pleasant
William Hoover
St. L
Christian Church
Burglars Target Riverside Lumber Office Safe
Riverside sheriff Charles Denison said burglars tried to break open the Farmers' Lumber Company safe this morning. They knocked the dial off but did not open it. The same men were active in Conesville Nichols and Hills last night, breaking into several safes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Denison
Riverside
Farmers’ Lumber Company
Conesville
Nichols
Hills
Lorene Jones Visit Reported From Fairfield Morning
Miss Lorene Jones was noted in Fairfield this morning. The brief item records her presence in the town as reported by local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorene Jones
Fairfield
Boice and Beatty Possibilities for Relay Team at Iowa
Iowa aims to rebuild its victorious one mile relay under coach George Bresnahan. Only two veterans remain from the title quartet, with candidates including Evetingham Phelps Rolle Beatty Mann Folwell and others as they defend Illinois Kansas and Drake relay titles seeking permanent possession of two traveling trophies.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
George T. Bresnahan
Kansas
Drake
Wilsdtt
Noll
Chan Coulter
Orthel Roberts
Charles Brookins
Harry Morrow
Brookins
Coulter
Roberts
Johny Evetingham
Fort Madison
Lowell Phelps
Mardid” Phelps
Willam Rolce
Ernest Beatty
Washington
Willian Mann
Algona
John Folwell
Davenport
Hawkeyes
Tow Line Breaks as Jap Vessel Is Being Towed Into Harbor
Los Angeles Calif Dec 31 Progress of the Japanese liner Gingo Maru being towed to Manzanillo Mexico by the Pacific Mail liner City of San Francisco after a fire that killed two children and injured two steerage passengers was checked when the tow line broke late last night. Later reports said the fire was nearly out but it was unclear if tow was resumed. Passengers and some crew are en route to Manzanillo on the Julia Luckenbach, first vessel to reach the fire scene.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Manzanillo
Mexico
Pacific Mail Lner
San Francisco
Federal Telegraph Company
Blankenhorns Visit Crawfordsville Shoppers
David Blankenhorn and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Blankenhorn were from Crawfordsville shopping today.
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David Blankenhorn
Mrs
Ray Blankenhorn
Crawfordsville
A Poetic New Year Greeting for 1925 Prosperity
A brief friendly verse wishes someone a rough past behind them and a brighter future. It expresses heartfelt hope that life improves in the coming year, hoping nineteen twenty-five brings prosperity, good luck, and happiness.
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