Cardinals Beat Burlington JC Blackhawks 71–59 in Narrow Victory
The Washington junior college Cardinals defeated Burlington JC Blackhawks 71 to 59 in a hard fought game on the local high school floor. The Cardinals built an early ten point lead but faced a strong push from their opponents before sealing the win.
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Burlington J. C. Blackhawks
Keith Coakley
Washington Junior College
Keith
State School For the Blind
Vinton
Trojans Beat Richland Five In Strong Finish
West Chester Trojans overwhelmed Richland five 41 to 11 after jumping to a 22 to 4 lead. Kenneth Young scored 17, Harold Nicola 11 for the Trojans while Leland Schmitt and Junior Bauer led Burlington with 50 points combined in a different game sequence.
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Leland Schmitt
Junior Bauer
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Schmitt
Cardinal
Sullivan
Burlington
Washington
Jackson
Anderson
West Chester
Trojans
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McMickle ‘Morgan
Vierling
Richland
Tors
Kenneth Young
Harold Nicola
Ray Guest Wins Window Display Prize in State Contest
Ray Guest of the T8U Co. received a prize for a Westinghouse Small Appliances window display in the state of Iowa and advances to the national Chicago contest.
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T 8.U. Co
Westinghouse
Towa
Chicago
Jr. High Beats Wayland 31 to 24 on Washington Floor
Coach Glen Hall's junior high team jumped to an early lead against Wayland and won 31 24 on Washington high school floor. Wayland's John Hill led scoring with 12 points as Washington's taller lineup dominated defense early and throughout the first half.
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Washington High School
Washington Boys
Wayland
Washington
Washington Five
John Hill
Wesinc Inquiry Sparks Questioning of Strategy
McEvoy and Striebel weigh in on a unclear situation prompting readers to ask what path will be taken next. Key players Wesinc are cited while experts weigh potential moves and outcomes. The brief notes ongoing debate and invites further clarification from authorities.
Centenarian Sparky Enjoys Birthday Cupcake in Chicago
A 100 year old dog named Sparky, described as lively and sound in sight and hearing, enjoys a birthday cupcake provided by 20-year-old Theresa Seifert of Chicago. The dog is noted as being a mix of spitz and collie.
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Theresa Seifert
Chicago
Spitz and Collie
West Chester Domination Sets Up Jan. 7 Tilt With Williamsburg
In the second game West Chester crushed Richland 25 to 10 to 7. The Trojans prepare for a Friday evening matchup against Williamsburg on the West Chester floor.
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Cotter smashes Junction 43 to 29 in hardcourt win
Curren January 5 Cotter High surged to a 43 29 victory over Columbus Junction at Cotter. Cotter trailed 10 9 after the first quarter then pulled away with a 15 6 fourth quarter burst led by Gerald Murray who scored 12 for the Junction keeping the visitors in contention until the end.
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Curren
Farm wages hit new high in 1948 July record
The text notes US average farm wage rates in July 1948 reached $105 a month with board, the first time the full ration surpassed $100. It mentions Gerard Megdelsen, a student at Ames, returning to college work on Sunday afternoon.
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Gerard Megdelsen
Ames
U.S
C J PEO Chapter in Meeting Monday
Columbus Junction January 5 chapter CX P E O sisterhood met Monday evening at the homes of Helen and Edith Orr. Mrs Hope Dunn read from a play. Founders day dinner January 17 at Mrs Lenore Newnam's home will honor the memory of seven young women who organized the sisterhood at Iowa Wesleyan College. Leaders named are Mrs Hattie McGrew and Mrs Helen Howell.
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Edith Orr
Hope Dunn
Lenore Newnam
Iowa Wesleyan
Pleasant
Hattie McGrew
Helen Howell
Up and Coming Club Organizes in Washington area
The Up and Coming club formed Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Don Wylie's home. Former Booster club members organized to continue community woman’s groups north of Washington. Officers elected: Mrs. Homer Jarrard president, Mrs. John Shebeck vice president, Mrs. Carl Jarrard secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Minnie Green assistant secretary. Eighteen members signed the roll and planned monthly meetings with February hostess Mrs. Fred D. Stewart and co-hostess Mrs. Charles Bartholow. Two Booster club charter members from 1921, Mrs. John Kurtz and Mrs. Merlo Rekeis, attended.
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Don Wylie
Washington
Homer Jarrard
John Shebeck
Carl Jarrard
Teasurer
Minnie Green
Fred D. Stewart
Charles Bartholow
John Kurtz
Merlo Rekeis
Mrs Cuddeback New Handcraft Member At Local Meeting
Mrs Glen Cuddeback welcomed as a new member of the Handcraft department I at the meeting Tuesday afternoon at 2 30 Orelock Mae Davis home Eighteen members answered roll call with an outstanding event of 1948 Each member brought an antique and remarked on it Mrs William Sheets department leader conducted the meeting It was decided to send 1 box of clothing and other articles to a family Grover ars Be Vibritoy Roy Senlebei Mrs ls W Easter and Mrs W T Moore named to the committee articles can be left with any committee members An invitation was read inviting the group to attend a room cleaning demonstration at the high school
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Mae Davis
William Sheets
Grover Ars
Vibritoy
Re. Roy Senlebei
Ls. W. Easter
W.t.moore
Foster
Grandmother Brown's 100 fears reviewed at Fox screen
Harriet Vonner Brown's work 1827 1927 was reviewed by Mrs. Carl Crossett after the Fox program. Mrs. Crossett was introduced by Mrs. Sheetz on the Thursday Friday screening.
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Grandmother Brown
Harriet Vonner Brown
Carl Crossett
Crossett
Sheetz
Four Ladies Present Reading Discussion at St James PTA
Four ladies participated in a PTA session at St James School to debate silent versus oral reading. The oral reading team led by Mrs Hi vert Redlinger and Mrs Alex Gi vork was declared the winner by judge Mrs Raymond Hammen.
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St. James Pta
Sile R Eading
Gerald Duncan
Lyle Sehulty
Hivert Redlinger
Alex Givork
Raymond Hammen
Lee Sueppel
Jack Creach
Ernie Kriner
Ralph
State Chartered Banks Hold About Half U S Resources
Among 14 608 banks in the United States excluding tranches 9605 are state chartered. The total resources of these state institutions amount to 88 640 838 000 dollars nearly half of the nation’s total banking resources.
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