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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1952

Page

6

Wayland Boots Washington in District Final Bid at Ainsworth

Wayland Humbers defeated Washington 56 to 36 to earn a spot in the Close district final against Burlington Catholic at Ainsworth High School. De mons led Washington with ten points, while Wes Roth and Ronnie Roth each scored 15 for Wayland.

Wayland + Humbers Fini Burlington Catholic Ainsworth Washington's Demons Alnsworth High School Rocer Wagooner Demons Wes Roth Ronnie Roth Wasland

Bowling League Results Highlight Local Teams

Stewart & Crone won the Hi-Rollers League with a 2 to 1 victory over Sorrells and a total of 2289 pins. Farrells beat Wardware 2 to 1 with 2485 pins, while Melody Lanes topped Brown Motors 2 to 1. Noce Motor defeated Shell Oilers 2 to 1. Individual leaders included Ed Sorrell and Dick Moore with high games, and Siders leading in high series for Twi Lite. The page also notes mixed standings and scores from multiple lanes and mentions a Washington County farming story unrelated to bowling.

Stewart & Crone Stewart Hardware Sorrell Farrells Rosa Motor Melody Lanes Shell Oilers Dantitan Beam Brown Motors Sorrells Stewart Wardware Stewart Brown Motors Brown Noce Motor Ross Shell Wich Bill Sitter Ed Sorrell Dick Moore Hich Cos Motor Bakers TS ET Ase Siders Wills Nash Benners Armory Peter Pan

County spelling contest slated for Saturday afternoon

About 125 pupils are expected in the county spelling contest with 75 advanced division contestants spelling Orono in the courtroom and younger pupils spelling in the sun for birth selection.

Hirth Selerel

Toledo airmen graduate in radiological techniques course

Harold L. McConnell of Route 4 is among 50 airmen to graduate from the University of Toledo special radiological techniques course next Friday March 7. He receives a certificate and will be upgraded at his home base. McConnell is in the second class to graduate from the 16 week program with two thirds classroom work and one third hospital training in Toledo.

Harold L. McConnell Rt 4 University of Toledo McConnell Toledo U.S. Air Force

Witchcraft Book Exposed in Murder Trial Evidence

Readable passages recount a witchcraft manual linked to a court case in Knoxville Tennessee. The little black book allegedly guided love spells and defense charms with recipes, potions, and ritual acts, tied to Alberta Jefferson's murder trial and a nurse doctor victim.

Rasea Obie Lee Roddie Knoxville Alberta Jefherson Roddie John the Conqueror

Karen and Billy Martin Honored on Birthday

Karen and Billy Martin were the guests of honor at a birthday party Friday evening at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs Earl Martin. Many relatives and friends attended including the Kelly family of West Chester and Wellman and the Brennemans of Ottumwa.

Karen Billy Martin Earl Martin Bob Fisher Orin Carr Boyd Dunbar Grandma Grandpa Martin Billy Merwin Kelly West Chester Ottumwa Melvin Bell John Brenneman Roy Polson Wellman Walter Fisher Glen Martin Floyd Green Clayton Funston Rubio Arthur Lambert Gale Hotchekiss Brooks Stoutner

Keota Community Notes and Social Updates

A Keota community roundup includes a birthday phone call from Kenneth in California, World Day of Prayer at Federated Church, family dinners at the Join Powell home, Melvin Roberts starting at Wilson Packing in Cedar Rapids, and various social visits. Notices of the death of Mrs. Emil Fink, funeral at Federated Church, and local club meeting set for March 13 are included along with visits by West Liberty and Collinsville residents and celebratory events at the high school operetta.

Federated Church Keota Lloyd Miller Join Powell Melvin Roberts Wilson Packing Plant Cedar Rapids James Bell John Brenneman Blanche Romine Ts Carl Mayer Emil Fink Lyle Palmer West Liberty Doyle Palmer Guy Lyle Shirley Loren Gullet Collinsville

Easy Ironing Tips for Dampening and Drying Clothes

Dampen fabrics before ironing. Sprinkle with water to achieve even dampness quickly. Ensure starched pieces are completely dry before sprinkling to prevent clumps and uneven pressing.

Record Coke Output in U S Plants Reaches 66.5 Million Tons

In 1950 United States chemical recovery ovens produced about 66.5 million tons of coke according to industry data. This marked a major output level for the period, reflecting scale in steel and chemical processing.

United States

Birthday Anniversaries Today In Local Community

Today marks birthdays for Me. and Mrs. John Jeff ries Mr. and Mrs. Willmer Aleglowsky Betty Marie Davison Connie Rae Welch and William Ralph Knauss Rozanne Davis Marcus Moll Rev. and Mrs. V0. H. Moll and others including Mrs. Winnie Belter Wayne Shalla Ed Gray Robert R. Murdock Mrs. Francis Olson Mrs. Lloyd Farrier and Katherine Clair Curtis Crawfordsville and Janet Rae Richards six years old.

John Jeffries Willmer Aleglowsky Betty Marie Davison Arthur Davison Connie Rae Welch Raymond Welch William Ralph Knauss Arlis Knauss Rozanne Davis John H. Davis Columbus Junction Winnie Belter Wayne Shalla Ed Gray Robert R. Murdock Francis Olson Lloyd Farrier Katherine Clair Curtis Crawfordsville Tom Stewart Janet Rae Richards and Mire Willis Richards

Local resident Ed Heck to have surgery after hospital stay

Ed Heck returned to his Route 3 home from Mercy hospital Iowa City and will return next week for surgery. Hal Richards recuperating after surgery at Kirksville Osteopathic hospital Kirksville Missouri in room B08.

Ed Heck Mercy Iowa City Hal Richards Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital Kirksville, Mo

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