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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1952
Page
6
Ainsworth edged Riverside 48 to 42 in the first round, while West Chester Trojans rallied to beat Crawfordsville 41 to 37. McFarland and Roberts led Ainsworth with 14 points each as Riverside faded late.
Wellman High School's basketball team beat Crawfordsville 37 to 35 after a strong second half surge. Leroy Banks fueled an early 16 point edge, but Crawfordsville rallied to within three by the end of the third quarter before Wellman pulled away late.
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse today to Harold Wehr and Mary Lynn Heilman, both of Washington. It marks the second wedding license granted in Washington County this year.
An advertisement touts McDan Tels Hand Cream as a remedy for sore and chapped hands. It promises hundreds of satisfied customers and notes a small size priced in cents.
The Washington Demons seek their first Little Six win as they host Burlington on Friday. After an overtime loss to Muscatine last week the Demons hope to ride the same sharp play and steady starting five under Coach Zeke Wheeland to secure a victory.
Defeats recorded show Rock Island Produce besting Skeleas Flames 3 to 0 with high pins for Rock Island Produce and Skeleas Flames. Duncan's Fashion Notes beat Carson's Plumbing 2 to 1 with Duncan's posting top total pins. Moothart's Decorating defeated McCleery-Cumming 3 to 0 with Moothart's posting strong scores and handicaps. Wowk's defeated Ainsworth State Bank 2 to 1 with Doak's posting top totals and notable handicap values.
Mrs Ralph Wells Mrs Tom MiGhire and their son Richard returned to Gary Indiana Tuesday evening after visiting at the home of Mrs Etta Glassbourner and Elsie Glassburner Mrs Glassbourner s grandson Richard will report for the navy on Feb 1 at the Great Lakes training station
Wyman defeated Cotter 55 to 35 and Oakville beat Morning Sun 63 to 51 in Louisa county boys basketball first round games. Semifinal pairings set for Friday with Columbus Junction facing Wapello and Wyman meeting Oakville. In girls action Cotter vs Morning Sun and Oakville vs Letts scheduled at Morning Sun.
Stewart Crone defeat Cox Motor with total pins 2291 to 2055 plus 2 handicap 2056. Sorrells beat Sitlers Electric 2 to 1 with 2475 to 2425 including 195 handicap. Sport Shop defeats Independ ents 2 to 1 with total pins not fully listed.
In pending results Shop 2251 lanes host a 4 percent handicap event with 2299 and 2207 scores noted. High team series led by Sorrellis and Crone at 2475 and 2291 while Sorrells posted a 2475 series and Ed Sorrell achieved a 555 series. High team game saw Sorrells at 75 and Stewart Crone at 52 as top games. Individual highs include Bob Lowe with a 56 percent mark and Ed Sor rell with a 226 game.
Valda Laws of Washington Iowa on the production staff for the January issue of The High School Journalist a State University of Iowa publication. Lt John Folson son-in-law of Harold and Mrs Cummings discharged from marines will move to Denver with Mrs Folson.
Public notice announces the Graham revival meetings now in progress at Washington DC. A reader from Chicago seeks more information about local history and recalls the Brindley family once lived on West Main Street in a house that formerly served as the United Presbyterian church, calling for input from older residents.
Dallas Chamberlin officiates in Ainsworth this week at the Washington County basketball tournament. The article recalls the house and its location tied to the Brindleys.
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