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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1952

Page

8

Keokuk Chiefs Top Wayland Bombers In Close Contest

Keokuk Chiefs of the Little Six defeated the Wayland Bombers 62 to 51 after a 4 40 tie, led by Ewers with 26 points on 10 field goals and 6 free throws. Keokuk built a late margin as Hill fouled out and guards left the floor in the fourth.

Wayland Keokuk Chiefs Wayland Bombers Keokuk Bombers Hill Jack Williams Schanisz Wes Roth Wayland Ewers Hill A Gingerich Crowell Jones Underwood

Christmas Seal mailings show strong early returns

Dr. F. W. Eastwood reports the Christmas Seal mailings from last week are just beginning to arrive and if the trend continues the total will be gratifying.

F. W. Eastwood

Army-Navy Game Promises Classic Football Showdown

Philadelphia reports expect 102000 fans at Municipal Stadium as Navy seeks a win over improving Army. Navy enters as a seven point favorite despite Army's strong season and improving play under Karl Blaik.

Philadelphia Navy Army Municipal Stadium Eddie Erderatz Karl Red Blaik

Washington instructors lead group at Iowa state music festival

Melvin Hill and Robert Ferrell, instrumental and vocal music teachers at Washington high school, traveled to Des Moines with Washington students for a state music festival. Chaperones included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bruns. Bill Crayne remains a patient at Children's Hospital in Iowa City in room K-118. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bickel spent Thanksgiving with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. S. EF.

Melvin Hill Robert Ferrell Washington High School Des Moines Washington Heln Ben Bruns Bill Crayne Children's Hospital Iowa City W. F. Bickel S. EF

Thanksgiving guests at Joe Falk home in Davenport

Thanksgiving guests included Helen Falk a Milwaukee teacher Marilyn a student at SUI Iowa City Dr and Mrs Ralph Hilfman Bettendorf and Mr and Mrs Leon Hilfman Helen and Marilyn plan to return to studies tomorrow Best wishes go to Carrie Norman among Friday birthday honorees

Horr Davenport Joe Falk Helen Falk Milwaukee Wisc Marilyn SUI Iowa City Ralph Hilfman Bettendorf Leon Hilfman Helen Carrie Norman

October Defense Bond Sales in County Reach $50,736

Maxwell, Washington county chairman, reported October defense bond purchases totaling $50,736 for EK and H series, with total county sales $30.7 56? over the month. He cited state totals $5 7978s and urged a 15 percent rise in the last quarter of 1952 over late 1951. Farmers were mailed notices by the County Agricultural Mobilization committee about replacing farm machinery through bond purchases equal to depreciation deductions.

Maxwell Don Maxwell Washington County Towa Ina County Agricultural Mobilization Committee

Six Games Slated In YMCA League For Coming Week

Six YMCA basketball league games are scheduled for next week with three per weeknight. On Monday Wayland meets West Chester at 7, Tuckers faces Crawfordsville at 8, and the YMCA plays the Indians at 9. Wednesday has Wasland vs Keota at 7, Ainsworth vs West Chester at 8, and Snack Shack against the Troop at 9.

YMCA Wayland West Chester Tuckers Crawfordsville Indees Wasland Keota At & O Ainsworth Snack Shack Troop

Schmitt Named on All-Conference Team

Dick Schmitt former Washington high school football player was named on the United Press All Southern Division football team of the Iowa Conference today. He was a regular quarterback for the Wesleyan team which dropped only one game this season and was among three Wesleyan players named on the first team backfield as Wesleyan placed six men on the honor squad.

Dick Schmitt Washington High United Press Iowa Schmitt Wesleyan

Oskaloosa and Keokuk Post Score Wins in Local Basketball Cards

Oskaloosa 55 Fairfield 62. Keokuk 62 Wayland 51. Davenport 3S Ottumwa 37. Clinton 50 Muscatine 37. High school basketball results compiled from the evening games with multiple teams scoring under60 or above. More scores follow in the next column.

Oskaloosa Fairfield Keokuk Wayland Davenport Ottumwa Clinton Muscatine

West Chester Methodist Church Services and Programs

The West Chester Methodist Church lists a welcoming message and church school with ten classes from nursery to adults led by superintendent Edgar Slemmons. Morning worship at 11 features a pastor's sermon Aid ing God, with anthem and soloist Frank Kleese. Evening service at 7 20 includes preaching by the pastor Mark C. Sullivan.

Edgar Slemmons Stranger of Galile Sae Eussbens Christiansen Frank Kleese Ambrose Sandra Bauer Phyllis Statler Kathy Fisher Pegery Stewart Barbara Stephens Martha Stephens Methodist Youth Fellowship Federated Church Rev. Peters Mark C. Sullivan Edgar Stewart Direc

Thanksgiving and family visits fill Warsaw holiday weekend

Mrs. Paul Dybvik and daughter visit Ferrell home after Dybvik’s Norway trip. A combined Thanksgiving and birthday dinner honors Milford Cook as his birthday nears. Many relatives from Ainsworth Omaha Mt. Union Washington Tipton and Keota join meals and gatherings in Warsaw and nearby towns. A baby girl born to William Sager is noted with his Brighton coaching role.

Paul Dybvik Brainerd Minn Robert Ferrell Ferrell Dybvik Norway Milford Cook Joe Krotz Delores Delbert Ainsworth Mr. Cook Mollie Kneen Phil Kneen Carl Kneen Mt. Union Kendall Kneen Omaha Nebraska David Brinting Larry Milton Smith Wayne Wilson Tommy Ruth Heyde Washington Dale Smith Bruce Janet Tipton Lyle Fox Pegcy Roger George Havel Tom Nancy Robert Fountain Judith Richard Swailes Anna Yabornicky Aletha Wingler Frank Havel R. J. Tanner Jack Tom Tanner Jody Ann Harry Egley Warsaw William Sager Brighton Henry County Hospital Mt. Pleasant Sager Albert Heneke James Fishburn Chapman Nebr Lauder Kennedy Heneke Mr. Fishburn Kennedy Charles Kennedy Belle Rice Joe Geil Keota Lauder Kennedys

Hartsocks Attend Illinois Wedding and Thanksgiving Gatherings

Haskins, Nov. 28 Mr and Mrs Ivan Hartsock attended the wedding of Sally Graff in Monmouth Illinois with their children Tommy and Eddie. The Hartsocks and extended family shared Thanksgiving at the Endicott home with relatives from Davenport Washington Rock Island Savannah and Monmouth including Mrs Ruth Graff Mrs Eva Mouser and Mrs Clara Godlove among others.

Clara Godlove Haskins Ivan Hartsock Monmouth Sally Graff Hartsock Tommy Eddie Hartsock Daniel Groscup M. T. Coon Vivian Booth Davenport Ethel Washington Vivian Eva Mouser Eddie Mt. Pleasant Edward Endicott G. V. Mercer Savanna

Thanksgiving Day Feasts and Birthday Party Report

Creedy and boys enjoyed a turkey dinner. John Irwin and Agnes Kamerer shared a home Thanksgiving meal. The Medlin girls hosted a Judy birthday party at Mrs Godlove's with games and pumpkin pie carrot salad and cake. Sylvia baked the cake and Judy blew out candles.

John Irwin Agnes Kamerer Medlins Dennis Wessley Evans Sylvia Eva Jean

Installation Offer Emphasizes Low Prices

The note promises we will perform the installation work if chosen, highlighting lower prices and ease for the customer. It suggests avoiding the need for the buyer to handle the setup themselves.

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