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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1952

Page

8

Washington and Wayland bow to regional tourney pairings

Iowa high school boys basketball districts and regionals set for mid March with Washington facing Wayland in Class A regional action at Ainsworth and other area pairings including Ottumwa Centerville Muscatine and Fort Madison. Districts open next week as the top teams vie for state berths.

Washington Dtions Wayland Bowkers Iowa High School Athletic Association Wasland Victor Mt. Pleasant Ainsworth Columbus Junction Burlington Catholic DES Moines Elaes AA Davenport St. Ambrose Blue Decils St. Ane Iowa City Marel St Ambrose

Mixed Bowling Church League Standings and Scores

St Pauls No 2 beat St Pauls No 1 by 2 to 1 with 1927 pins including 12 handicap Methodist No 1 defeats Christian No 2 by 2 to 1 totaling 1840 to 1694 with 22 handicap Christian No 1 over Presbyter ian No 2 2 to 1 as Christian totals 200 Presbyterian 1784 with 108 handicap

Presbyterian Methodist Presbyterian US St. Pauls Christian St. Paul's EF & R

Recipe fragment for a baked mixture

A recipe fragment lists ingredients teaspoon salt cup sugar beaten eggs cup milk four tablespoons melted shortening. Stir until smooth and pour into prepared pan. Bake in a moderately hot oven at 400 F for 25 minutes.

West Chester Triumphs 46–44 Over Ainsworth in Sectional

West Chester Trojans upset Ainsworth 46 to 44 in the Class BO sectional final. West Chester built a 29–15 halftime lead and withstood a late Ainsworth rally to clinch the victory.

Ainsworth West Chester Trojans Ainsworth High School Ainsworth Boys West Chester Ainsworth Hartzler McFarland JL Wortman

City Hall Bowling Results and Standings

City Hall Bowling league standings show Old Timers 6 0 1, American Legion 4 2, Stewart Crone 4 2, Ane 3 3, Washington Lumber 2 4, Sitters Auto 1 5. Last week McCleery-Cumming beat Legion 2 to 1. total pins McCleery 2251, Legion 2285 including 9 percent handicap. Washington Lumber beat Sorrells 2 to 1. pins Washington Lumber 2329, Sorrells 2207. Stewart Crone beat Sitters 3 to 1. pins 2290 vs 2115 incl 3 handicap. Old Timers defeated Mills Nash.

American Legion Stewart Crone McCleery-Cumming Washington Lumber Legion McCleery Sorrells Stewart & Crone Sitlers Old Timers

Washington swimmers down Keokuk in 69 to 48 victory

Washington's YMCA swimming team beat Keokuk 69 to 48 on Saturday. Washington took six firsts six seconds and six thirds plus two prep relays, improving to 3 wins 2 losses. Next they host Cedar Rapids at 2 pm this Saturday at the YMCA pool.

Washington YMCA Keokuk Cedar Rapids

Ferrell building funded by Variety Club of New England

In a continued note from page 1 the waiting room shows a boost as the Variety Club of New England helps fund the new building. The display includes electric trains a television set a miniature merry go round and a rack of dolls for young visitors.

Variety Club of New Engeland Angels

Pantry shelf desserts midwinter adds zest with dried fruits

A pantry stocked with packaged puddings offers quick, varied desserts. Vanilla tapioca with figs or prunes, orange coconut tapioca with prunes and almonds, and chocolate tapioca with walnuts and stuffed prunes create appealing treats.

Farber’s cancer drive funds hope for children through drug therapy

In Boston, Dr Sidney Farber and team push new drugs like folic acid antagonists to treat pediatric leukemia. Journeys from grim diagnoses to normal chores show progress, with funding from Variety and the Boston Braves aiding the Jimmy Fund building to sustain research and patient care.

Boston Sidney Farber Farber Jimmy New England Spond

Indian Uprising Bandannas Explained During Filming

Research workers on the Columbia Pictures Edward Small production "Indian Uprising" at the Fox Theatre found native bandannas worn to steady the eyes. Sun glare makes the forehead muscles contract causing squinting, the study notes.

Columbia Pictures Edward Small George Montgomery Fox Theatre

Penny Edwards A Hollywood Star In The Dark at Fox Theatre

Penny Edwards, a blond film star, is highlighted as a glamorous ingénue poised to keep youthful roles for years. The article notes her rise from a 12 year old Broadway dancer in The Ziegfeld Follies to starring in Republic’s Woman In The Dark at the Fox Theatre.

One Ziegfield Lovely Hollywood Penny Edwards Republic Fox Theatre Penny

Des Moines and Keokuk Residents Visit Local Family

Local notes show Marolyn Fenn and Arteth Abiswell of Des Moines weekending at the Fenn home while training as nurses in Iowa City. Floyd Prescott and wife from the Washington Cleaners returned from the Iowa Nebraska cleaners convention in Omanta. FP FE Fenns of Keokuk visit son L Fenn and family for two weeks.

Marolyn Fenn Arteth Abiswell Des Moines Fenn Iowa City Floyd Prescott The Washington Cleaners Omanta FE. Fenn Keokuk L. Fenn

Matthews couple to celebrate 50th anniversary in Salem

Mr and Mrs E H Matthews of Salem Kansas will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday February 26. Their daughters living here are Mrs Gilbert Mills Sol Hite and Mrs Bill Nordyke. No special celebration is planned.

E. H. Matthews Salem Gilbert Mills Sol Hite Bill Nordyke

Hospital announces births and admissions with local names

At the Hospital Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Max Van Winkle of West Chester announce a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beye of the city announce a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Roland of the city announce a daughter Saturday morning. Admitted Mrs. S. Livingston of the city after a fall. George Hinshaw of Richland admitted for medical. Mrs. Wilson Rogers surgical. Carl Cline of Washington surgical. Nick Tinnes of Washington surgical. Sunday Rev. Cross of Sigourney. Mrs. Paul Martin of Crawfordsville. Mrs. Dallas Rediger and daughter of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Marlin Bitting and son of Crawfordsville. Mrs. Dale Kerr and daughter. Today Mrs. Dale Smith and daughter. Mrs. James Dunbar and son. Mrs. Gordon Pearson and daughter of Keota. Mrs. Leland Roberts and daughter of Brighton. Mrs. Emma Stewart of Washington.

Max van Winkle West Chester Donald Beye City Donald Roland 8S. W. Livingston George Hinshaw Richland Wilson Rogers Carl Cline Washington Nick Tinnes Rev. Cross Sigourney Paul Martin Crawfordsville Dallas Rediger Mt. Pleasant Marlin Bitting Dale Kerr Dale Smith James Dunbar Gordon Pearson Keota Leland Roberts Brighton Emma Stewart

Ten Years Ago Today Lincoln School Program Delights Community

Pupils of Lincoln school presented a program last evening in the Community room of the building. The event featured Sones a dance and a tableau pageant forming a varied program.

Lincoln School

Electric Floor Polishers for Way Floors

Two electric floor polishers available for rent at reasonable rates. Ideal for home cleaning and maintaining wooden or tiled flooring.

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