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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1952

Page

6

Davenport Keokuk clash for Iowa high school title

Davenport and Keokuk meet in the championship after semifinal wins. Davenport edged Dinsdale 54 47 to stay alive while Keokuk beat Roland 55 48 to earn a shot at revenge in the title game. Bill Logan of Keokuk set a state tournament scoring record with 88 points, while Carl Widseth scored 25 for Davenport in the semifinals.

Iowa City Uci Davenport Keokuk Ehanmu Bo Dinsdale Blue Devils Roland Dinsdale University of Iowa Bill Logwan Logan Carl Widseth Widseth

4-H Cage Tourney Slated Next Week

The Washington county 4-H club basketball tournament runs next week at the Washington YMCA gym. Junior division players aged 9 to 14 compete alongside seniors. Matches include Crooked Creek, Jackson Rave, Havre Hot Shots, Franklin Cubs, Washington Hustlers, Highlanders, Lime Creek, Cedar Chips, Dutch Creek Flyers, and Ainsworth Beavers, with playoffs culminating Saturday evening.

Washington County Washington Ymca Crooked Creek Jackson Rave Havre Hot Shots Franklin Cubes Franklin Cubs Havre Hot Shots Chicagua Washington Hustlers Ainsworth Beavers Highlanders Lime Creek Cedar Chips Dutch Creek Flyers Bves

Births At The Hospital A Friday Delivery List

Nine daughters born Friday at the hospital to Mr and Mrs Potsander of Wellman. Grace Walker of Washington medical and Jasper Parks of Washington noted among admitted patients.

Mro Davyl Potsander Wellman Grace Walker Washington Medical Jasper Parks Wash

Mixed Bowling Medley Lanes Scores and Winners

Modern Appliance defeats Ainsworth 2 1 with 2120 pins including 171 handicap while Ainsworth totals 2114. Kal endar Kids beat Happy Hangers 2 1 with 1898 pins to 1825 handicap. Ryana Kregners tops Culigan 3 0 with 2240 pins including 387 handicap. Woodys Coffee Shop defeats Honey Bears 2 1 with 2167 to 2036 handicap. High scorers: Woodys 2167 team, Ainsworth 2114. high team game Ainsworth 769, Culigan 732. high individual series Harold Cumming 746 Kenneth Dun woody 541. high individual game Maurice Henry 207 Harold Cumming ie.

Ainsworth Kalendar Kids Happy Hangers Rynna Kreglers Culligan Ryana Kreglers Woody's Coffee Shop Honey Bears Woody's Harold Cumming Kenneth Dunwoody Maurice Henry Modern Appliane Culligan Soft-Water O Ainsworth - Oan Ronna Kreglerse Woody's Coffee

Mrs Haney Entered St Anthony Hospital Carroll Iowa

Mrs. Frank Anna Haney of Carroll Iowa has entered St Anthony hospital for medical treatment. She is a former resident and would be glad to hear from friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Doran of Salinas California have visited with their son Donald who stays with Clarence Brinning. Mrs Charles L McGill Davenport and Mr and Mrs Albert Dusek Brighton and Mr and Mrs Duane Hazen Ainsworth were dinner guests the Mere dith home. Mrs McGill will remain in Washington to Sunday visiting relatives.

Frank Anna) Haney Carroll Iowa St. Anthony Hospital Haney Charles Doran Salinas Calif Donald Clarence Brinning Charles L. McGill Davenport Albert Dusek Brighton Duane Hazen Ainsworth L. A. Meredith McGill Washington

Washington surgery dismissal noted in brief

Dr. Floyd Washington, surgeon, conducted a medical procedure and dismissed patient Mrs. Merle Shelman of Washington. The notice summarizes the medical event without further detail.

McCreedy Rolls High Game in Junior Bowling

Kay McCreedy of team No. 4 posted the morning high two game series in the Mcoee junior bowling league with 251. J Brewer was second with 241. Team results show Team 2 defeated Team 1, Team 7 beat Team 8, while Teams 4 and 3 each won one game. High single game was 135 by McCreedy, with 126 by Brewer.

Kay McCreedy Mcoee J. Brewer McCreed Brewer

Farm Groups Split Over Brannan Plea on Feed Grain Goals

Washington three major farm groups split over whether to back Secretary Brannan’s push for higher feed grain plantings this year. National Farmers Union and National Grange back the goal, while American Farm Bureau Federation urges price control changes first and plans no action.

Farm Bureau Brannan Washington Charles F. Brannan National Farmers Union The National Grange Buy American Farm Bureau Federation Agriculture Department Farmers Union James Patton Congressional Appropriations Committees

Coppock Families Visit in Illinois

Coppock residents visit relatives in Peoria and Burlington Illinois during a weekend. Funeral services were held for Sherman Fox in Riverside with Lavondra Fox, wife of Vernon Fox, noted as Fox family relations. The river crest reached 17.90 feet and began receding. influenza kept Elmer Neff home.

ELOPEMENT at State Theatre and Fox features

Short subjects include ELOPEMENT at State Theatre with Clifton Webb and others plus a Fox Theatre program featuring John Wayne in ANGEL AND THE BAD MAN. Ex cursions in Science and Lucky Pigs color cartoon are listed, with notes on other titles like Cuba takes Revolt in Stride and Berlin Cracks Down on Smuggling.

State Theatre Eisenhower Kefauver Cuba Berlin Mouse Tom & Jerry Little Junior Clifton Webb William Lundigan Anne Francis Charles Bickford Fox Theatre John Wayne The

Angry mobs riot in Trieste as general strike paralyzes zone

In Trieste Anglo American zone more than 60 000 workers walk out for a 13 hour general strike after clashes between Italian Nationalists and allied police. A mob of over 100 youths smashed a British army club and an allied movie house injuring several.

Trieste Trieste Free Territory Italian Chamber of Labor

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Mrs. Clarence Sinn has returned home west of Coppock after a major operation at University hospital Iowa City. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lowry visited Gleede Deld howe Wednesday. Mrs. Minnie Mowrey of M Unton spent Friday with Frank. Ella Merchant of Washington was a caller Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Keith welcomed a son born March 13 at Memorial hospital Mt. Pleasant Iowa.

Clarence Sinn Coppock

Goff Finishes Sea School at San Diego Marine Depot

Marine Pvt Blane B. Goff son of Mr Mrs Maynard Goff 803 S Third Ave Washington Iowa recently graduated from Sea School at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego California The course prepares him for duty aboard capital ships of the navy as a permanent part of the ship's complement He enlisted in the Marines at Des Moines and is being transferred to the Marine Barracks U S Naval Station San Diego for assignment to a marine detachment aboard a naval vessel.

San Diego Calif Pfe Blane B. Goff Maynard Goff S. Third Ave Washington Marine Corps Recruit Depot Goff Des Moines Marine Barracks U.S. Naval Station

House Heatth Advice for Winter Reopening

The text warns that an empty house left cold risks moisture damage when heated again. It recommends draining all plumbing and heating pipes, then warming gradually with proper ventilation to prevent condensation on walls ceilings and floors.

Notice of Probates of Will in District Court

State of Iowa Washington County notice of probates of will for Cora I. Baird deceased dated December 1. Hearing set March 5 1952 at 9 00 A M at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated as last will and testament. By order of Rev Noonan Clerk of the District Court dated March 21 1952. (Seal)

Cora i. Baird Nat Havinye Court House Washington Iowa District Court Noonan State OF Iowa Washington County Abels Sherman Grant Fox Said County R. R. Noonan R. Noonan Birih Court

Important Kitchen Paint Boosts Cleanliness and Morale

A note on how paint maintenance in modernized old houses improves cleanliness and household morale, emphasizing the role of kitchen paint in long term hygiene and comfort.

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