Demons Fall to Fort Madison Amid Cold Start
Washington high school Demons lost 31 to 17 to Fort Madison, failing to score a field goal in the first half. Coach Kimberlin’s squad showed improvement earlier in the season but struggled with fumbles and poor passes, leaving fans disheartened.
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Washington
Burlington
Fort Ison
Fort Madison
Kimberlin
Fairfield
Muscatine
Demons
Little Six
Iowa City
Iowa
Rex
Kalona and Chester Win Close Ke-Wash Tilts
Kalona defeats Wellman 25 to 24 at Wellman to stay atop the Ke-Wash league while West Chester beats Brighton 25 to 2 at Chester. Keota and Richland idle due to Keokuk county tournament. Kalona seals top spot as West Chester Keota tie for second.
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Kalona
West Chester
Keota Tean
Wellman
Brighton
Chester
Keota
Richland
Keokul
Stagner
Globe Trotters to face Town City colored basketball team
The famous Globe Trotters will meet Ozzie Simmons' town city colored basketeers at the Y gym next month. The date is not fixed yet but both teams agreed to play. Net receipts will fund more dishes for the Y kitchens and dining room.
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Globe Trotters
Ozzie Simmons
Colcred Basketeers
Town City
Cardinals Trim Tipton 51 to 15 in Rough Victory
Washington junior college Cardinals dominated Tipton for a 51 to 15 victory. They led 30 to 11 at halftime and limited Tipton to one second half field basket while Kester erupted for four points in the period. Next Tuesday the Cards travel to Burlington.
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Cardinals
Tipton
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Tiptonites
Washington
Kester
Burlington
Local News Roundup Covers Visits and Obituaries
Mrs Minnie Green traveled to Dubuque to visit her son Merle and family. Mrs E T Potts and son Robert of Cincinnati visited grandmother Mrs Ella L Roberts who is seriously ill. County Agent and others returned from Des Moines after attending the Iowa Farm Bureau convention. Shoppers in Washington include Mrs Albert Felding and others from Wellman Kalona Crawfordsville and Haskins. Ray C Tracy and daughter Thelda expected home from Maquoketa after P W Tracy’s funeral. Families respond to deaths from Omaha Mt. Pleasant and other cities. Fresh eggs 16c a dozen. Darryl Dodder home ill from Des Moines. Auctioneer D F Macon. K of P notice in Brighton lodge for Monday night 8 o'clock with oyster stew after.
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Minnie Green
Dubuque
Merle
E. T. Potts
Robert
Cincinnati
Ohio
Etta L. Roberts
William J. Roudabush
Walter Brown
Ed Hotle
H. Finney
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Convention
Washington
Albert Felding
Everett Heber
Wellman
Milo Grady
O. L. Rogers
Kalona
A. K. Stoutner
Keota
Clint Rhea
Don Darbyshire
Crawfordsville
Ed Davis
Lillian Crewe
Haskins
Ray C. Tracy
Thelda
W. S. Reister & Sons
Darryl Dodder
American Institute of Business At
Harrison Dodder
Cloud Willits
Robert Oakley
Floyd Maxwell
Mr. Shaver
John Deere Implement Store
Iowa City
Hotel
Jefferson
D. F. Macon
Iowa
Black
Bort
Burlington Wins Ottumwa Game
Burlington swamped Ottumwa 57 to 25 in a Little Six conference clash at Ottumwa Friday night. The revamped Ottumwa lineup struggled against Burlington’s scoring depth as Marshall and Seasons led Ottumwa while White sparked Burlington. Burlington reserves beat Ottumwa seconds 20 to 19 in the curtain raiser.
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Ottumwa
Burlington
Marshall
White
Volleyball Match Here Monday Night
Arrangements are made for a volleyball match between Y M C A teams of Washington and Cedar Rapids at the Y on Monday night. Cedar Rapids fields one of the best volleyball squads in the state. The match will start at 7 30.
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Washington
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Fairfield Defeats Mt Pleasant Team in Close Match
Fairfield defeats Mount Pleasant in a hard fought game with key plays by Anderson and Pekkael. Referee Maeckeever from Coe officiated as Mount Pleasant posted a scoring total around 23 with Fairfield edging ahead late in the contest.
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Fairfield
Mt. Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
Mount A
Meath
Wanccoes
Mninestiue
Anderson
Maeckeever
Coe
Two Washington Teams Defeated at Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville All-Stars beat Washington Y M C A 57 to 4 with Rhum scoring 25, Fletcher 12, Beauchamp 8. McClure 14 and Cantoni 12 led Washington. In prelim, Crawfordsville girls prevailed 29 to 24. Arlene Lowe 16 for Crawfordsville and Canton 8.
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Crawfordsville
Crawfordsville All-Stars
Washington Y. M. C. A
Rhum
Fletcher
Beauchamp
Stites
Mitchell
Washington
McClure
Cantoni
Crawfordsville Girls
Washington Coeds
Arlene Lowe
Mount Pleasant Suffers Narrow Loss in Little Six Contest
In a Friday night Little Six league game Mount Pleasant fell 32 to 25 to Fairfield. Mount Pleasant led 7 to 6 after the first quarter, trailed 12 to 11 at halftime and 19 to 17 after the third. Fairfield’s Lamb, a former Mount Pleasant player, led with 12 points while Daniels and Searff each scored eight for Mount Pleasant.
Hospital Release: Mrs. Lloyd Alliman and Son Homeward
Mrs. Lloyd Alliman and her son Roger Lloyd were discharged from the hospital yesterday afternoon, ending their stay and returning home.
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Lloyd Alliman
Roger Lloyd
Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary Joint Meeting Held
The Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary societies met yesterday at Mrs May McFarlands home with about thirty attendees and three guests. Officers elected for the year include Mrs C Hillhouse president and Mrs Glenn Holden vice president. The groups to meet jointly monthly. gifts were given to Rev and Mrs Vernon Carter. refreshments were served.
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Christian Ladies Aid and Missionary. Societies
May McFarland
Larson
Ross Morgan
R. G. Shaver
Mort King
Ladies Aid
C. Hillhouse
Glenn Holden
Claude Tucker
Missionary and Aid Societies
Vernon Carter
Hillhouse
Frank Gobble
Mert King
Emmett Hayes
Jessie Bower and Auro Groff Wed in Iowa City Ceremony
Mr and Mrs Earl Bower announce the marriage of their daughter Jessie to Auro Groff of Wellman. The wedding was solemnized in Iowa City a week ago with the Sandy Hook community noting the union.
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Earl Bower
Sandy Hook
Jessie
Auro Groff
Wellman
Iowa City
Open House at Hotel Washington draws crowds all afternoon
The new Hotel Washington hosts an open house from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM drawing hundreds of visitors. Mr and Mrs Sowden ensure guests receive complete information. William Kyle, newly employed at the hotel, assists at the desk and operates the elevator in a key role.
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Washington
Kyle
Funeral services for Miss Mand Work held at Sherman’s home
Funeral services conducted by Dr. F. W. Eastwood at Sherman’s funeral home featured a vocal duet by George Stewart and Kenneth Carris. Pallbearers included C. B. Dougherty, George Clapper, O. K. Clapper, Harry Ramseyer, James Baird, and Charles Nicola. Burial followed in Eureka cemetery. John Donald Miller of Winfield and Nina Maxine Lowe of Crawfordsville obtained a marriage license yesterday.
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Miss Mand Work
Shermi&in
F. W. Eastwood
George Stewart
Kenneth Carris
C. B. Dougherty
George Clapper
O. K. Clapper
Harry Ramseyer
James Baird
Charles Nicola
Eureka Cemetery
John Donald Miller
Winfield
Nina Maxine Lowe
Crawfordsville
Richmond Pupil Wins Primary Spell Meet Today
A long list of districts and students from Oregon communities competes in a primary spelling meet. The article names numerous participants by school and town, highlighting winners and participants across Cedar, Union, Noble, and other townships.
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Richmond
Social Calendar Highlights Weekly Events and Meetings
The social calendar lists upcoming meetings and club gatherings. Monday features a DeMolay and Masonic Temple events with hosts at 320 West Madison and 815 West Madison. Tuesday includes Booster Club and Rosemary Club activities, with Shrine and Masonic Temple regualr meeting. Wednesday covers BCO W club at 7, Navajo club at 2:30, hosted by Mrs. D J Patterson.
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Helen Little
W. Madison
Masonicc Temple
Harry Sizer
West
Madison Street
Booster Club
Austin Sutherland
Rosemary Club
Donald Brown
Damageus Shrine
Masonic Temple
B.co.w
Joe Maxwell
Navajo Club
D. J. Patterson
West Jefferson Street
West Chester Pythian Sisters Schedule January Meeting
Regular meeting of the West Chester Pythian Sisters will be held Tuesday evening January 26 with regular order of business and full attendance desired.
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West Chester Pythian’ Sisters
Supper Bridge Club Gatherings at Wellman Home
Supper Bridge club met at the Wellman home with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Schlaubaugh. Guy Moothart won the honor prize in a three-table progressive bridge session. A Moothart home gathering awarded prizes to Mrs. J. J. Ward and Mrs. Gue Ondaker. Sealf and Furman wed in Muscatine church with Reverend David Berger officiating.
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Wellman
Moothart Home Bridge Club
Guy Moothart
J. J. Ward
Gue Ondaker
H. H. Club Installs New Officers for Year
Mrs Dick Blanchard becomes president with I B Hoxworth as vice president and reporter. Forest Walker set as secretary and Louis Rath as treasurer. Twelve members attended the Thursday afternoon meeting at the Hexworth home. A Valentine exchange and a future party at Don Applegate's home were announced.
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Dick Blanchard
I. B. Hoxworth
Forest Walker
Louis Rath
Don Applegate
John Pratt
Spencer Reed
Hexworth
Rebekahs O O F Dance Attended by 200 in January Program
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a January social Thursday at the T O O F ball with 200 attendees. The 8 pm program featured piano, brass sextette, vocal and violin solos, a male quartet, bass solo, duets, and tap dance, followed by dancing. Committee chairs were Mr and Mrs Milo Steele, with Lloyd Foster and Paul Har OF.
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the Odd Fellows and
Charles Murdoch Harold Walker
Milo Steele
Milo Steele, Jr
Carol
Doris Gray
Helen Johnson
Jack Weer Orcheatra
Lloyd Foster
Paul Har- OF
Mrs. Charlie Thrapp Hosts Dayton Grove quilting club
The So and Sew club met at Dayton Grove with Mrs. Charlie Thrapp as hostess. Most members attended along with a former member and Mr. Walker as dinner guest. They quilt a piece for Mrs. Gayle Blumenstein and shared a noon potluck. Also, Merry Mixer club held a potluck at Clarence Johnson’s home as neighbors note the Johnsons plan to move away.
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Dayton Grove
So and Sew Club
Charlie Thrapp
Bessie McCall
Mr. Walker
Gayle Blumenstein
Merry Mixer Club
Clarence Johnson
Johnson
Marriages in Burlington and nearby communities
Miss Velda McConahay and Dean Buffington wed in Burlington with family present. The couple plans to farm in Spring Run. Verlee Lucille Fletcher and John Harlan Stewart married at Warello with Attendants Lorena Fletcher and Albert Boysen. Pearl Johnston and Woodrow Gray wed at Wapello as family attended. A license issued to Charlotte Sands and John Morrison for a farm residence nearby.
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Columbus Junction
Velda McConahay
Howard McConahay
Wapetlo
Dean Buffington
Richard Buffington
Burlington
Archibald Cardle
Dean McConahay
Keith Buffington
Spring Run
Werello High School
Pearl Johnston
Clyde Johnston
Woodrow Gray
Dawn
Wapello
Samuel Patrick
Charlotte Grace Sands
John Lee Morrison
Fred Morrison
Baptist Women Host Luncheon and Program Meeting
Mrs. M. C. Carstensen and Mrs. Ben Coppock hosted the Baptist Women's Missionary Society luncheon at Mrs. Carstensen's home. Leaders included Mrs. Will Sickles, Mrs. Will Moore, and Mrs. A. W. Yard with the lesson on The Challenge of the New Year focusing on missionary paths in Japan, the Negro, the Chinese, and the Indian. Nineteen members attended.
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M. C. Carstensen
Ben Coppock
Baptist Women's Missionary Society
Japan
Mission Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Fred Moore
Presbyterian Women's Missionary society met at Mrs. Fred L. Moore home for a 1 o'clock luncheon. Twenty six members attended with two guests Mrs Val Fuhr and Miss Florence Donnelly. Elsie Bratten played piano, Mrs F W Eastwood led devotionals, an eight woman stewardship play Ways and Ways was presented. Mrs Rennie Dawson spoke as the new president Mrs W H Brinning with plans for a chicken dinner bazaar entertainment and more.
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Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society
Fred L. Moore
Val Fuhr
Florence Donnelly
Elsie Bratten
F. W. Eastwood
Rennie Dawson
W. H
Mr and Mrs Swift Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James Swift marked their Golden Wedding with a January 19 family dinner southeast of Washington. A chicken dinner, yellow and white decor, flowers, and a gold frosting cake highlighted the day. Present were their son Lloyd Swift Washington and R K Mehin with daughter Betty Jean of Rock Island Illinois. The couple wed fifty years ago in the bride’s home. Mrs Swift, née Etta Lindsay, is the daughter of J B Lindsay. Mr Lindsay is 79.
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James Swift
Washington
Rock Island
Ill
Linen Shower Honors Mrs. Lowell Dodds Before Marriage
Mrs Charles George and Mrs Irede Schlanbusch hosted a linen shower at the former’s home Thursday evening for Miss Ve da Parcel now Mrs Lowell Dodds. Fourteen guests played bridge with Lena Stewart earning high prize and Mrs Harold Muller the travel prize. Low score went to Mrs Dodds as she received gifts from the party. refreshments included angel food cake, whipped cream, fruit, and coffee. Mrs J A Dodds of Wellman, mother in law of the honoree, attended as out of town guest.
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Charles George
Irede Schlanbusch
Lowell Dodds
Prise
Lena Stewart
Harold Muler
Low
Dodds
J. A. Dodds
Wellman
Birthday Greetings Across Washington Street
J A Gilchrist at 1009 Eas Washington marks his eighty first birthday as family and friends send well wishes. Mrs William T Snider aged eighty three celebrates a birthday born in New York state and arrived in 1884. Fifty fourth wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs James Knotek. Local residents including Mrs Pearl Parcel Mrs Walter Edwards Mrs Dil Boileau Charles Chalupa and Charles Marek listed for birthday greetings. Earl Harris and Jack Dempney two Washington boys celebrate birthdays today.
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J. A. Gilchrist
Eas
Washington Street
William T. Snider
New York State
Mrs James Knotek
Pearl Parcel
Walter Edwards
Dil Boileau
Charles Chalupa
Charles Marek
Franklin District
Sunday Birthdays for Mrs W A Shannon Highlight Local Woman
Mrs W A Shannon celebrates a birthday tomorrow at age years. A Pennsylvania native who arrived in 1855, she has lived in the county with only a three year Kansas interval. She belongs to the Three Quarter Century club.
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W. A. Shannon
Pennsylvania
Hee
Kansas
Birthday notice for Mrs. S S Wright in county
A birthday announcement notes Mrs. S S Wright will be four years old tomorrow. She came to this county at eight months old, born in Ohio, and is affiliated with the Faster Star White Shrine and W Cc.
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S. S. Wright
Ohio
Faster Star
White Shrine
W & Cc
Tomorrow Birthdays Listed for Local Residents
The list includes Evelyn Anderson Bernie Zieglowsky Mrs Amile Daw Mrs James Lockwood of Wew Chester Paul Wolfe Mr Myrtle Coakley Francis Sheffer Dr W F Eastwood and Daryl Oldfield of Pilotburg with celebrations planned tomorrow.
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Evelyn Anderson
Bernie Zieglowsky
Amile Daw
James Lockwood
Wew Chester
Paul Wolfe
Myrtle Coakley
Francis Sheffer
W. F. Eastwood
Ant Daryl Oldfield
Pilotburg
Local charity afternoon features piano by society women
Mrs. Fred Reid and Mrs. Preston Wolfe lead a rummage event with Christie steward and Mrs. B H Vail as finance chair. Henry Shields performs two piano pieces "Lick straum" and "In Deep Woods" while Mrs. Fred Moore runs the program.
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Fred Reid
Preston Wolfe
Christie
B. H
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