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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

Page

5

Washington Demons Fall After Strong Start

Washington high school Demons led 16-16 at half and 27-27 late in the third but collapsed in the final six minutes, losing 43-27 to Keokuk. Dick Hotle scored four field goals and three long shots for Washington, which showed its best play this season despite the late surge by Keokuk. Keokuk built a 30-21 lead by three quarters as Wilson, Salzer and Foster sparked the visitors, with Booth and Custer contributing for Washington in spots. The Iowa football schedule note followed the game, listing Iowa City matchups and dates for 1937.

Washington High School Vemongs Keokuks Keokuk Hote Washington Dick Hote Chunky Stewart Wilson Demon Booth Salzer Foster Keoku Kenneth Kimberlin Dale Booth Custer Watson Carstensen Snyder Haase Brust Wollen Hutchison Coffin Brown TY Custer Lewis Hotle E¢ Carstensen C KK Steidtiecinnap Palmer Kiesey McFadden

Purdue narrowly tops Iowa 35 to 31 in Big Ten clash

Purdue edges Iowa 35 to 31 before about 9 500 fans in Iowa City as Purdue seizes early lead and withstands Hawkeyes late rally. Joe Van Ysseldyk hits long range shots and James Seward set the pace with key scores while Kenneth Suesens fouls out.

Iowa City Indun Purdue Iowa Boilermakers Hawkeyes Anderson Hmalr Joe van Ysseldyk James Seward Jewell Young Matt Walsh Wally Gaddis John Sines Young Lu Seward Malaska Downey Dickinson Lowa Stephens Johnson Gaddis Walsh Suesens Bobby van Y'dyke Tolls Wee Lines Seward Lloyd Larson Wisconsin Fred Winter Grinnell

More Americans Robbed at Pen Than Gun, Says Aldrich

Washington report quotes postal chief Kildrey P. Aldrich stating daily mail fraud losses exceed gunpoint robberies. He cites 3,643 cases last year with at least 86 million stolen in 97 cases, projecting total fraud losses near 1.3 billion.

Washington, D. C Kildrey P. Aldrich Spain Tates Aldrich Gag North Pole Sahara Karl A. Crowley

Junior High League Standings Ending Jan 1937

Standings in the Junior High basketball league end January 1937. Teams and records reflect midseason results, with top contenders and position changes noted as the circuit moves toward late season competition.

Ainsworth Triumphs Over Olds In Lopsided Victory

Ainsworth high rolled to a 44 to 16 win over Olds Friday night as McFarland and Norris led scoring. The second team also won 19-18 in a close contest with Dew star scoring 13 for Ainsworth.

Ainsworth Ainsworth High McFarland Norris Dew

Local News from Homes in Merrimac Reported Today

Merrimac notes list social visits and family gatherings through the week. Families including Baldosters Eshelmans Lantz Shafers Reschleys Criles Morrow Franks Duttweiler and Diers share Sunday visits and Tuesday to Thursday butcherings.

Merrimac Carl Amrine Johnnie Baldoster Roy Eshelmans Earl Smith Boyd Lantz Lester Kientz Roy Duttweiler Jay Shafer Frank Farmer Glen Shafers Will Brannon Dwight Messenger John Hink

Big Voice Counts First Attention Says Uncle Eben

Uncle Eben compares a strong voice to a baby in a brief remark about gaining notice. The line highlights a colorful, colloquial stance in a humorous vignette.

Uncle Eben

Danzig Quaint Streets and River Arches Highlight Beauty

Quaint Danzig streets feature cobblestone lanes and archways that lead to the river, enhancing the Hanseatic city’s historic charm and distinctive old-world ambiance.

Danzig

Oldest Vested Choir Records at St Michael's Charleston

Charleston church records from St Michael's date vesting choir memberships back to 1798. The collection is believed to be the oldest set of vested choir records in the United States, highlighting long standing musical tradition in 8. C. era.

St Michael's Church Charleston 8. C United States

Vienna National Library Holds 19000 Music Volumes

The music department of Vienna's National library contains 19000 volumes of printed musical pieces.

Vienna National Library

Officials as kingmakers in sports debated at coaches conference

Chet Wynne of Kentucky argued pass interference rules reveal officials bias toward the better team. The piece notes referees, judges, and umpires decisively influence outcomes in boxing and baseball, with many historic disputes over verdicts and calls.

Chet Wynne Kentucky Chet Coprvigh Ty King Sypn@ienta

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