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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1953

Page

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Washington Demons crush Mt Pleasant for first Little Six crown

In Mt Pleasant, Washington Demons rout Mt Pleasant 44 to 12 at McMillan field to claim the Little Six title. Doug Whitehead Terry Leeper and Les Snow led a fast running attack as Washington built a large halftime margin and the reserves added a late touchdown.

Washington Demons McMillan Field Mt. Pleasant Panthers Terry Leeper Demon Steamroller Whitehead Leeper Benn Schmidt Panther Washington Territory Carl Paetz Les Snow Demon Zeke Hogeland Central Park Paetz Hogeland Dean Schmidt Robert Everetts Norm Benn Dean Schmitt Dick Fuhr Chmelar Hackler Myers McCreedy Snow Schmitt Lester Snow Tom MceKeone Norman Benn Doug Whitehead Roger Kleese Larry Cochran Bob Randall Dick Gorham Dean Willey Bill Kleese Jim Leslie Roger Stout George Moore Eddie Morrison Frank Chmnelar George Marie Ted Fritz Claude Hayes Larry Geyer Rodney Campbell Louie Marston Bob Cave Phil McCreedy Jim Wolfe Mike Chebuhag Dave Ballow

Washington Chest Campaign Totals Report

A summary shows campaign fundraising figures with amounts 23 500, 20 000, 15 000, 12 000, 10 000 and 5 000. The day total reaches 21 654.13 reflecting contributions and allocated grants. The document presents itemized donations and the day’s final tally.

VFW Members Urged to Attend Regular Meeting

Members of the VFW are urged to attend the regular meeting Tuesday evening where a number of important business matters are to be discussed.

VFW

Father Sons Banquet Planned At Washington YMCA

The annual city wide Father and Son banquet will be held Thursday evening at the Washington YMCA with trampoline artists from the State University of Iowa providing the program. Artemas Brown YMCA secretary announces the event after separate father and son banquets at local churches. The parade to the YMCA departs Presbyterian Church at 7 40 p.m. visiting Baptist Methodist Christian United Presbyterian Evangelical Reform ed churches before returning. Robert Everett high school principal will read group singing and Carl Paetz football coach will speak briefly.

State University of Iowa Washington Ymca Artemas Brown YMCA Presbyterian Church Baptist Methodist Christian United Presbyterian, Evangelical & Reformed Robert Everetts Carl Paetz

Armistice Supper To Be Held in Ainsworth

Commander Robert Megdelsen of the American Legion at Ainsworth announces a potluck supper on Armistice Day November 11 at 7 p.m. at the Legion hall. All veterans and families are invited. Bring a dish to pass and table service will be provided. Turkey potatoes dressing and coffee furnished.

Ainsworth Robert Megdelsen American Legion Legion Hall

Lincoln School Open House Slated Tuesday

Open house at Lincoln school will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m with the PTA in charge of the evening program. It is part of American Education week observances in Washington schools next week. The event will be followed by a pie social and each family is asked to bring a pie if convenient.

Lincoln School PTA Washington

Volleyball at the YMCA draws men on Monday and Thursday

Men are invited to play volleyball at the YMCA on Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. The sessions have already drawn a number of male players each evening.

YMCA

Winter Storms Trigger Rising Death Toll and Damage

A severe winter storm across the nation leaves growing fatalities and widespread damage. In Korea at Panmunjom the stalled peace conference moves to staff advisors with little hope of progress as Dean, the U N envoy, voices fading optimism.

Panmunjom Korea United States Arthur H. Dean Washington

Men Escape Injury in Minor Accident Friday

No one was injured in a two vehicle collision two and a half miles southeast of Riverside on the Washington gravel at 6 p.m. Friday. Frank Anthony Halter of route 1 Riverside and Louis Kalkdrenner of Oconto Falls Wis. were involved. damage estimated at 35 dollars to the Wisconsin car and 59 dollars to the Walter vehicle.

Riverside Washington Frank Anthony Halter Route 1 Louis Kalkdrenner Oconto Falls Wis Wisconsin Walter

Thousands join search for missing 15 year old Evelyn Hartley

A large crowd of about 1000 including church groups unions students and police formed a search along Wisconsin Routes 14 and 31 and the county trunk highway for clues to Evelyn Hartley a 15 year old babysitter missing since October 24. Police said clues were found near those roads and the search will resume Sunday.

U.S. Troops Guard Trieste as Riots Erupt

U S soldiers in Trieste deployed with fixed bayonets to guard key buildings including Allied government headquarters amid deadly riots. British forces held back as protests over police actions flare, with seven dead and 48 hospitalized, and demonstrations continuing in the Adriatic port.

Trieste United States S&8th Blue Devil” Division Tommie Triestines Adriatic Triestine San Giusto Cathedral

Abduction Case Sees Plea for Information from Father

Friday, Prof Richard Hartley urged the possible abductor of his daughter to reveal her whereabouts. He pleaded for any information that could help locate her, expressing concern over her safety and wellbeing.

Richard Hartley

Italian Students Riot in Rome Beside Embassy Clash

In Rome police clashed with roughly 12 000 youths protesting Italians killed in Triste. A student died and about 25 were seriously injured while 5 police officers were hurt. Police detained 200 demonstrators as the riot spread through ancient streets.

Rome Triste San Govanni Giuliano Gegli Effeti

Wellston Students Visit Journal Office

Students from Wellston under teacher Mrs. Orville Hradek toured the Journal building. Attendants included Joyce McClelland Lois Hayes Beth Vodicka Sheryl Vodicka Sharon Boone and Mark Henry.

Wellston Journal Orville Hradek Joyce McClelland Lois Hayes Beth Vodicka Sheryl Vodicka Sharon Boone Mark Henry

Former Washington resident dies in sleep in St Louis

Frank Farris formerly of Washington died in his sleep of a heart attack at his daughter Mrs Mildred Huberts home in St Louis Missouri Burial was in St Carl cemetery St Carl Missouri He was uncle to Mrs Clarence Goodwin Carl Clyde and Gayle Kelley of Washington as well as Maurice Kelley Davenport Merl Rockford Ill and Floyd Kelley Iowa City

Frank Farris Washington Mildred Hubert St. Louis St. Carl Farris Clarence Goodwin Carl Clyde Gayle Kelley Maurice Kelley Davenport Merl Rockford, Ill Floyd Kelley Iowa City

Funeral in Riverside for Fred Fisher 74

Fred Fisher 74 of Riverside route one died Friday after long illness. Funeral Monday 9 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church with burial Mt. Olivet Riverside. Body to Vern Droll home Sunday 1:30 p.m. call after that. rosary 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Survivors include wife two sons Howard and Floyd a daughter Mrs Vern Droll 15 grandchildren two brothers Charles and Albert one sister Mrs Jono Quinn.

Riverside Fred Fisher St. Mary's Catholic Church Mt. Olivet Vern Droll Sorden & Adams Mr. Fisher Switzerland John Margaret Lesle Fisher Amelia Wieneke Christina Reha Kress Howard Floyd Crawfordsville Charles Plumas Canada Albert Winnipeg Jono Quinn Iowa City

Death of Glen W. Knox Formerly of Washington

Glen W. Knox son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Knox formerly of Washington died in Oakland California October 30 after a kidney ailment and a period of illness He was survived by his wife two children his mother four sisters two brothers all of Oakland His father formerly ran a dairy in Washington and Glen spent his boyhood there Funeral services were held in Oakland on November 2

Glen Knox Washington Glen W. Knox Sherman Knox Oakland Calif Mr. Knox Glen

East Coast and Plains Hit by Twin Snowstorm Blasts

Two severe snow and wind storms lash the nation from New England to Virginia and across the northern Plains from Kansas to the Dakotas. At least 21 people are dead or feared dead as high tides flood New York City isles and blocks roads with drifting snow.

New England Virginia New York City Plains Kansas Dakotas Pennsylvania States Island South Beach Fort Wadsworth Army Post

Queen Unable To Visit Farm Family In Illinois

Queen Frederika of Greece was confined to a Chicago hotel room by cold today disappointing J George Smith and family who had prepared an elaborate home cooked chicken dinner. The royal party arrived from Detroit and planned to visit the Smiths at their farm home but the Queen remained in bed awaiting a possible banquet at the Conrad Hilton Hotel. Anna Smith expressed deep disappointment as her children felt sadness.

Oswego Ill Frederika Greece Chicago King Paul J. George Smith Smith United States Detroit Conrad Hilton Hotel Anna Annette Cheryl Kent Sheryl

Weather Summary From Iowa Dispatch

Partly cloudy with little change through night and Sunday. Expect lows from 26 to 33 degrees, cooling to 25 near the northeast, highs around 40 to 45. Sunday remains partly cloudy and not as cold.

United Press Iowa

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