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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1952

Page

8

Washington High Demons to Count on Youth Next Season

Under coach Zeke Howeland the Washington Demons plan to rely on a wave of juniors sophomores and freshmen as many star players depart. Lrnie Ernie Jim Sherman Iay Tweeten and six sophomores plus a freshman are slated to bolster the lineup for the 1962 63 season in prep basketball.

Zeke Howeland Ainsworth Demons University High of Iowa City Ernie Hovelund Jim Sherman Iay Tweeten Washington Hogelands Dick Fuhr Doug Whitelead Norman Benn Lester Snow Tom McKeown Jack Bowel Deacons Bowers Ham Zeke Phil McCreedy Dies Gorham Washington High School Denon

Four-Towners League Bowling Standings Highlight Matches

Duncan's Drug defeats Crawfords ville Legion 2 to 1 with 2087 to 2076 total pins. Community Feed edges Smart Implement 2 to 1 at 2124 to 2077 including 111 handicap. Home Lumber Co. over Bankers 2 to 1 at 2368 to 2022 with 141 handicap. Sitlers Electric beats Farmers Supply 2 to 1 at 2127 to 0 with 24 handicap.

Sitters Electric Farmers Supply Duncan’s Drug Crawsville Legion i Duncan’s Crawfordsville Legion Duncan Crawfordsville Community Feed Smart Implement Home Lumber Co Bankers Home Lumber Sitlers Electric Farers Supply Sitlers

Local Bowling League Scores and Highlights

High team series led by Home Lumber 2277 and Community Feed 2124. High team series claims Home Lumber TS2 750 for top effort. Fred Huphreys earns high series prize $25 and top game honors with scores noted for Lo MeKune Ds7.

Bankers Fred Huphreys Don Dhankeswhorn Fez Fred Humphress Lo MeKune

Oskaloosa Volleyball Team to Visit Washington YMCA

Washington's YMCA volleyball team hosts Oskaloosa next Thursday at the local Y gym. Last Saturday Washington finished second in a triangular at Ottumwa, defeating Ottumwa and losing to Des Moines, the state champions 2 to.

Washington YMCA Oskaloosa Ottumwa Des Moines

Whiskey Released After Hotel Raid In Des Moines

Police seized whiskey and $239,482 in cash during a raid on Hotel Cargill. Fifteen participants faced charges. fourteen were released by order of District Judge Tom Ko Murrow. The cash covers a tax lien against Lavon Gillespie, former hotel operator, as cases against nine women were resolved with guilty pleas.

Des Moines Cargill Tom Ko Mue U.S. Internal Revenue Bureau Lavon Gillespie Murrow District Court

Niners League Bowling Results Report

Thursday league play saw Ross Bulldozers defeat Marston Skeletons 2 to 1 with 2267 total pins and 270 handicap. Durst Feed beat Brody’s 2 to 1 totaling 2200 pins. Carpenter’s Union won over Joe Falk 2 to 1 totaling 2127 pins. Phillips Drug defeated Journal 2 to 1 with 2254 pins. High teams were Ross Bulldozers 2267 and Phillips Drug 2254. high scores include Lyle Ross 52% and Ted Brown 200.

Carpenters Union Joe Falk Ross Pulldozers Marston Skeleas Ross Marston Brody Carpenter's Union Carpenter’s Phillips Drug Journal Phillips Ross Bulldozers Lyle Ross Frank Norgor Ted Brown

Ainsworth Faces Chester In Sectional Final Showdown

Ainsworth and West Chester meet in the Class 1 sectional final at Ainsworth Saturday night at 7 59 for a district bid. West Chester beat Riverside 46 36 while Ainsworth ousted St Patricks Iowa City 65 61, with Kilgore 26 and McFarland 21 leading Ainsworth and Dies Hartzler 11 for West Chester.

Ainsworth West Chester Washington County Riverside Downing St. Patricks Iowa City Kilgore McFarland Kelsey Trojans Dies Hartzler Hartzler Anderson Mitchell Kleese Gillaspiee Bauer Havel Lukavsky Shalla Moss Roberts Wortman Ornduft Buck Aus

Hawkeyes at Champaign to break Big Ten deadlock

Iowa visits Illinois in a pivotal Big Ten showdown that could decide the league title as television coverage on WHBE Rock Island brings the contest to fans. The Illinois court has seen only one Hawkeye win there since 1928.

Lones Champaign Lins Hawkeyes Illinois WHBE Rock Island

Washington junior college dean assigned to Miami

Dean Harland Mead of Washington Jr. College has been assigned to Miami Florida and leaves immediately for that post.

Harland Mead Washington Jr. College Miami Florida

Film developing and printing service offer

The ad invites customers to bring films for quick service in development and printing. It promises a fresh film supply for cameras and emphasizes speedy processing.

Jensen Couple Arrives for Y's Men Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. William Jensen from Chicago arrived last evening to attend the Y's Men's play and spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Herb Osincup. Extra items in stores make up about 62 percent of grocery sales, including hardware and drugstore aisles.

William Jensen Chicago Herb Osincup

Bowling Tournament For Women Planned For April 19

Washington Women’s Bowling Association members met at the Y to plan a two day handicap tournament on April 19 and 20. Entries close April 4 with fees due. Bowlers must have three games by March 15 to establish an average. Details to be posted at Melody Lane alleys. All WIBC bowlers and league bowlers in the city are eligible.

Washington Women's Bowling Association G. F. Moothart Ils Melody Lane WIBC

Local News Briefs From Washington and Iowa

Martha Chance underwent adenoids and tonsils removal with Dr. M L McCreedy and is recovering. Pvt Max Beenblossom, visiting his parents, left Feb 15 for Ft. Law ton and may be headed to Japan. Mrs Ray Cox improves after Mercy Hospital surgery in Iowa City. Frances Miller visits family. she attends Cornell College. Dell Walker home hosts Ed Considine Wayne Marshall and Barbara from Peoria with William Brown family visiting Des Moines. American Legion Auxiliary members sew carpet rags at Legion hall with sack lunches.

John Beenblossom Max Beenblossom Cedar Rapids Ft. Lawton Wash Japan Ray Cox Mercy Hospital Iowa City Washington Frances Miller Frank B. Miller Frances Cornell College Dell Walker Ed Considine Wayne Marshall Barbara Peoria William Brown Billy Tommy Des Moines Walker American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall

Births Reported From Several Families in Washington and Area

At the hospital last night announcements include a son for Mr. and Mrs. James Dunbar of Washington. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Dale Smith of Washington. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Rediver of R 5 Mr. Pleasant. a son for Mrs. Joseph L. Moore and son of Columbus Junction. a son for Mrs. Kimball Gates and son of Whalona. and a son for Mrs. Grover Rosenkild and son of Washington.

James Dunbar Washington Dale Smith Dallas Rediver Pleasant Joseph L. Moore Columbus Junction Kimball Gates Whalona Grover Rosenkild

State Theatre line up promises variety for weekend showings

Thought for the Day greets patrons as listings announce features at the State Theatre tonight and Saturday including Man in the Saddle, a Randolph Scott Western, and Lets Stalk Spinach Popeye, plus a Korea film One Who Came Back and a Newsreel. Fox Theatre adds Indian Uprising and Woman in the Dark with Penny Edwards. Kids invited to Naval Island chapter eight at 2 40 matinee withState program.

State Theatre Randolph Scott Joan Leslie Fillen Drew Alexander Knox Fox Theatre Penny Edwards Rick Vallin Ross Kihott

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