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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1952

Page

6

Washington Cagers Triumph in Sectional Thriller

Washington Demons defeat University High 36 to 35 in a tense sectional game at Ainsworth Friday night earning a spot in the district tournament. Roger Wagoner led Washington with 12 points, with balanced scoring from all starters as Mana Johnson, Kent, Reed, and Waggoner contributed key baskets.

Washington's Demons Ainsworth Iowa High School Athletic Association Denons Demons University Jensons Roger Waegener Wayne Owens Perin Up High van Dyke Williams Waggoner Messenger Verin Kent Jows City U High Petin Ernie Beenblossom Reed Price Leyden Roger Waggoner Washington Vitory Phil Leyden Craig Perin Universit Kent CU. High Chuck Reed Melvin Rutger U Highashington Demons Tom Sround Gene Williams

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Lee Roberts and Zalis Family Welcome New Daughters

At the hospital Mr and Mrs Lee Roberts of Urighton welcomed a daughter this morning while Mr and Mrs Dean Zalis welcomed a daughter last night Dismissed Lester Pryot Wellmanאה

Lee Roberts Urighton Mero Dean Zalis

Local youth to help build model airplanes for Navy

Ten years ago plans and specifications for local cooperation in a national program to build solid scale model airplanes for the Navy were received from the United States Office of Education. Superintendent BE. A. Ralston announced that under the program local high school youth will be given an opportunity to contribute directly to the nation s war effort.

Navy United States Office of Education Superintendent of Schools BE. A. Ralston

Junction Five Wins Sectional Tourney

Columbus Junction defeated Wapello 47 to 65 in the sectional Class A final at Wapello Friday night. The Junction cagers led 16 to 1 after the first quarter and 24 to 16 at halftime. Macc Williams scored 16 for Wapello, while Loren Allen added 11 and Bill Orr 10 for Columbus Junction.

Columbus Junction Co Lumbus Junction Wapello Junction Cagers Macc Williams Webello Loren Allen Bill Orr Columbus Junction

Mixed Bowling results show Culligan, Honey Bears lead

Culligan defeats Happy Hangers 3 to 1 with total pins 2811 to 1957 including 474 handicap. Honey Bears beat Ainsworth 2 to 1, total pins 2175 with 3 handicap. Kalendar Kids win 28 to 0 with 8867 total pins. Modern Appliance tops Woody's Coffee Shop 3 to 1, 2158 pins with 248 handicap. High scorers list includes Culligans as top team series.

Culligan Happy Langers Happy Hangers Honey Bears Ainsworth Kalendar Kids Rynna Kreglers Woody's Coffee Shop Woody Culligan Soft Water Happs Hangers le Honey Bears Lew Kalendar Kids Woodys Coffee Shops

High School Bowling Scores Report

In a region bowling meet, Culligans S04 posted a high team game of 795. Kenneth Dunwoody led individuals with a 617 series and a 220 game, while Harold Cumming contributed a 203. Hici stats show a 51 percent mark.

Culligans Hici Kenneth Dunwoody Harold Cumming

YMCA Night Games Feature Independent League Matchups

The YMCA leagues showcase games Monday night including YMCA versus West Chester Snack Shack versus Ainsworth and Troop versus Independents in a trio of league pairings.

Ymca Independent League YMCA West Chester Snack Shack Ainsworth Troop Independents

Birthday List Honors Local Residents Across Town

Happy birthday to Mrs Rennie Dawson Mrs George McGuire Mrs C R Barr Pearl Houseal Mrs Dale Fuhr W T Hobbs and Mrs Late Hamil Phyllis Irene Owens Carol Elizabeth Tellin daughter of Mr and Mrs Vince Tellin Davenport Robert Lee Hessettine James Orr son of Mr and Mrs Don Orr Leland A Gengerich Wellman Richard LeRoy Durst Wellman Mr and Mrs CC C Niffenegger West Chester celebrate wedding anniversaries Mr and Mrs James Swailes Highland township Mr and Mrs Joe Rich also share an anniversary Birthday honorees include Mrs Homer Jarrard To Ro Phillips Georgia Marshall Robert Surface Eddie Bailey Marlene Benn Pleasant Hill and Calvin Wolfe Soc 14 Mrs Jones Entertains

Rennie Dawson George McGuire C. R. Barr Pearl Houseal Dale Fuhr W.T. Hobbs Late Hamil Phyllis Irene Owens Carol Elizabeth Tellin Vince Tellin Davenport Robert Lee Hessettine James Orr Don Orr Leland A. Gengerich Wellman Richard LeRoy Durst CC. C. Niffenegger West Chester James Swailes Highland Township Joe Rich Homer Jarrard To. Ro Phillips Georgia Marshall Robert Surface Eddie Bailey Marlene Benn Pleasant Hill Calvin Wolfe Jones

Jap Reds Ready For An Armed Struggle

A Tokyo police official warned that anti-American riots in major cities revealed an underground Communist force ready for armed struggle. Police will be alert for future violence as clashes involved more than 5,000 communists and sympathizers with 10,000 police during anti colonization day. Prime Minister Yoshida said police will be beefed up to prevent another outbreak. The Mediterranean is described as the largest sea at 1,145,000 square miles.

Tokyo Japan Shigeru Yoshida Mediterranean

Ainsworth to Meet Trojan Cagers Tonight

Ainsworth and West Chester clash at Ainsworth in the boys sectional Class B final. Tip off 7 30 p m. Rematch of January county final won by Ainsworth 40 to 33. Crowds expect a tight finale as sectional honors hinge on tonight’s result.

Ainsworth Trojan Cagers West Chester Washington County

Frames Entertain Sunday Guests

Sunday afternoon guests in the John Frame home included the Marvin Rinner family of Crawfordsville and others from Washington and nearby areas. The note lists multiple visits, parties, and social gatherings, along with minor illness updates and a hospital stay for Mrs Will Brown.

Duane White Amboy John Frame Marvin Rinner Crawfordsville Earl Steele Ernest Salladay Washington W. Ro Murphy Rita Kay Sam Erwin Olds Willard Love Baby Wilbur Schantz Dale Johnston Friendly Families Club Walter Stout West Chester George Carl Roberts John Elliott Jr Ainsworth Virgil Krantz Ordnance Plant Burlington Carl Greiner Charles Friese Harold Gerdes Methodist Churen Stanley Mouser Near Wellman W. OD. Roberts Billie Gerdes Ronnie Simmering Donald Simmering Lillies Everette Roberts L. G. Roberts Ed Rees Carole Wasshington Grandpa Murphys Bobby Billy Frame

I’ll See You In My Dreams at State Theatre This Week

A long feature run at the State Theatre showcases I’ll See You In My Dreams with Doris Day and Danny Thomas. The same venue also advertises multiple news items and a birthday party for local kids, plus showtimes and other features.

State Theatre Britain King Iwo Jima G.l's Gus Kalin Headling Doris Day Danny Thomas Frank Lovejoy Patrice Wymore Tin Pan Alley America Youll Fox Theatre Arizona Geronimo George Montgomery Audrey Long Cohit Penny Edwards

Edge gilding preserves old books by skilled hands

Gold edges on Bible and prayer book pages add decorative value and protection against dust heat and humidity. The gilding is a strictly hand craft operation.

Interior repaint brightens J. C. Penney store in Washington

Local workers completed interior repainting at the J. C. Penney store in Washington improving its appearance. Samuel C. Simmering owner of the Coast-to-Coast store and his wife returned from Minneapolis where they attended a four day annual Coast-to-Coast meeting with over 1,400 attendees and a strong sales record highlighted by Arthur C. Melamed. Robert A. Roe and wife left Iowa City for Florida vacation and fishing plans with Ken McCoya. Genevieve Hubrey of Winga cafe visited Fairfield with her parents Harry and Mrs Gentz.

J. C. Penney Washington Samuel C. Simmering Simmering Karl Minneapolis Stores Central Organization Arthur C. Melamed Robert A. Roe Iowa City Florida Columbus Junction Southland Genevieve Hubrey Winga Cafe Fairfield Harry Gentz

TB Society elects new secretary treasurer and honors past officer

The TB Society voted to replace Etna Dawson as secretary treasurer and praised her faithful service. New two year board members include C. M. Rogers Ainsworth W H Barnum Kalona Ray Witting Wellman K R MacDonald Crawfordsville Lester B Krabill Mrs Harold Stephens Irma Thompson and Mr C A Boice. The piece notes freight car capacity rising to 52.6 tons from 47 tons two decades ago.

Etna Dawson Miss Dawson Boaad C. M. Rogers Ainsworth W. H. Barnum Kalona Ray Witting Wellman K. R. MacDonald Crawfordsville Lester B. Krabill Harold Stephens Irma Thompson C. A. Boice

Family installs gas heating at home and office

The month saw work shifting to self projects with gas heating installed at the office and for Mom and Dad. Mrs. Bert Dill is noted among those involved in the gas heating equipment installation.

Joe Knotek Knotek Mom Dad Bert Dill

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