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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1947

Page

2

Lone Tree Destroys Washington B Team 62 to 0

Lone Tree footballers overwhelmed Washington B team yesterday at Lone Tree by a 62 to 0 score. Washington coach George Bowman blamed poor tackling and lack of experience for the defeat. Washington starters included Luers Buck Sojka Havel Hamm Jarvis Rich Schmitt Schneider Tanner Caldwell. Rich suffered an injury. an x-ray expected to show only a cracked rib.

Lone Tree Washington George Bowman Luers Buck Sojka Havel Hamm Jarvis Rich Schmitt Schneider Tanner Caldwell

Washington Demons Suffer 23-0 Loss to Muscatine

Washington high School remained winless after a 23-0 defeat by Muscatine in the Little Six. Washington showed little intensity while Muscatine capitalized with a safety and two touchdowns as the Demons stalled near the Muscatine four yard line in the late game.

Washington iPairfield Demons Muscatine Bob Weber Washington High School Fairfield Ottumwa Burlinston Phelps Zook Johnson James Lawrence Schultz Thornton

Shrauger Family Visits As Iowa City Football Draws Near

Local note reports Mr. and Mrs. H F Shrauger of Atlantic arriving for a weekend visit with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Day after attending the Iowa Illinois football game in Iowa City. The item also lists various social visits and local travel notes with several named residents and events.

H. F. Shrauger Atlantic Robert Day Shraugers Iowa City Vic Shipright Osceola D. K. Pence

Ottumwa Bears Trample Fairfield 26–0 in Rainy Home Opener

Ottumwa's Bulldogs dominate Fairfield Trojans 26 to 0 in a Little Six clash at home as Jim Long runs 15 yards for the first score and Walter Walker features with a 58 yard punt return and a 25 yard pass for a second touchdown.

Ottumwa Iowa Bulldogs Fairfield Trojans Jim Long Wayne Freshout Walter Walker Walker Junior Clark Centerville Fort Madison Johnny Lazzaretto Chuck Smith Jim Peterson Keith James Jack Wallace

Band Again Makes Splendid Showing

Customers at the Muscatine Washington football game were entertained between halves by the Washington band under Director Melvin Hill with Andy Hayter as drum major. Milo Sorden announced the band program and said marches were prepared for a fall Ottumwa festival in which the band will participate. Part of the program was performed in rain but the musicians were unbothered.

Muscatine

West Chester routs North English in Ke-Wash showdown

West Chester high school crushed North English 45 to 0 to extend its Ke-Wash conference title bid. Starback Earl Duvall ran in five touchdowns while Junior Bauer added two on receptions. The hosts dominated on offense and contained North English’s ground game.

West Chester West Chester High School North English Earl Duvall Junior Bauer Wellman Williamsburg Iowa Wellman Wildcats Bob Menary Leon Miller Don Swartzendruber Devore Reddinger Kalona Richland Jack Reece Reece

Rickeys Host Neighbors and Family Visitors

Mr and Mrs S T Rickey received guests including their nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Fred Ruth who are en route to Leavenworth Washington to start a new home. Also visiting were Mrs Faye Eden of Redmonds California and brothers in Columbus City and Winfield. Mary Rickey a Cedar Rapids teacher visits this weekend.

C. E. Negus Davenport Walter Jungbluth Ellis Negus Elkhart Ind Central Loan Corporation Washington S. T. Rickey Fred Ruth Leavenworth Wash Washington, D. C Mr. Rickey Faye Eden Redmonds Calif Columbus City Winfield John Graham Durham Earle Libe Waterloo Mary Rickey Cedar Rapids

Softball Tourney Scheduled for Armory Field Tomorrow

The city league softball tournament will be played at Armory Field tomorrow at nine o'clock with eight teams. Mike Lee announced the lineup remains as previously stated, and a small gate fee will go to the general fund to buy lights next year at Greenfield after weather delays.

Armory Field Mike” Lee Greenfield

World Series odds return to original level

In St. Louis on October 4, the New York Yankees remained 1 to 2 favorites to win the World Series as the Dodgers tied the series at two games apiece. After opening 1 to 2 and briefly shifting to 1 to 8, the odds returned to the original line as momentum balanced.

ST. Louis New York Yankees Yanks Dodgers

Dodgers Lead Series Odds Amid Game Day Favor

Dodgers held a 17 to 10 series odds and stood 13 to 10 to win today’s game, reflecting strong expectations for the matchup.

Dodgers

Development of Poultry Industry Began Early In US

The poultry industry in the United States traces its development to the early nineteenth century, while Europe and Asia long valued eggs. Early settlers relied on wild fowl for food, with domestic birds supplementing them when wild supply lagged.

Europe Asia China

Women's Society At Acheson Home

The Women s Missionary Society afternoon division of the United Presbyterian church met with Mrs I L Colthurst and Mrs R A Acheson. Seventeen members answered roll call. Mrs Silas Ross and Mrs D J Patterson attended after long separations. Reports from the Crawfordsville Prayer Retreat were shared and plans for Thankoffering day and future work discussed. Tributes to Mrs George Maxwell and Mrs J D Matthews were recorded.

Women’s Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church I. L. Colthurst R. A. Acheson Silas Ross D. J. Patterson Masson Beamer Assait Cairo Egypt D. H. McLaughlin C. L. Samson Walter Kyle Crawfordsville Committee On Memorials George Maxwell J.). Matthews

W Neffs Host Snowball Social Club Evening

Snowball Social Club members and families enjoyed a cooperative supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Neff. Mrs Neff is a former member of the club. All but three club families attended the gathering with some attending the football game afterward.

Walter Neff

West Pointers Form Senior Junior Clubs

West Point 4 H club forms two groups a senior and a junior after a Wednesday meeting where club girls voted on the plan and organized the new structure.

Elna Swenson and Joe Easter Wed in Swedesburg Church

Elna Swenson of Olds daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Swenson and Joe Easter of Washington were married Thursday at Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church. Rev Carl Banander officiated the ring ceremony before 125 guests. The bride teaches in Olds, the groom works at Tucker Chevrolet, and they will reside on South Marion Avenue.

Elna Swenson Olds Gus Swenson Swedesburg Joe Easter Washington Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church Carl Banander Tilene Benson Mrs. Hansen Muscatine Marie Swenson Preston Edmondson Ainsworth Gilbert Swenson Glen Hulquist Olds School Tucker Chevrolet Marion Avenue

Turks Regard Green as Sacred Color in Prayer Rugs

The Turks hold green as a sacred color and limit its use mainly to prayer rugs, reflecting a religiously significant association tied to ceremonial fabric and worship practices.

Club Forms Senior and Junior Groups for Girls

The article notes Joan Blodgett as a leader for both groups. The senior group has eight members with Donna Rief as president and Joy Bauer as vice president. Officers include Peggy McDowell secretary Joyce Kleese treasurer Patty McDowell historian and reporter Mary Jane Stephens music chairman Elda Ruth McDowell recreation chairman. The junior group also has eight members led by Marcella Bowser president Jeri Lee Anderson vice president Kay Cherry secretary treasurer Joan Blogett historian and reporter Faith Bauer music chairman Judy Anderson Betty Blogett Mary Bowser in charge of recreation. Separate meetings are planned with joint parties. Mrs Ted Anderson will lead both groups helped by Mrs Robert Eckels.

Joan Blodgett Donna Rief Joy Bauer Peggy McDowell Joyce Kleese Patty McDowell Mary Jane Stephens Elda Ruth McDowell Marcella Bowser Jeri Lee Anderson Kay Cherry Joan Blogett Faith Bauer Judy Anderson Betty Blogett Mary Bowser Ted Anderson Robert Eckels

Hospital admits and dismissals listed after games

Admitted yesterday Harold Gillaspie of Keota medical and Roy Campbell of Richland medical. Dismissed today Mrs Ronald Birka and daughter Riverside Charles Johnson route four Mrs Cloyce Stewart route one Mrs Cloyce Zieklowsky route three Mrs Roy Nelson route two Jerry Foriash West Chester. Mr Sorden spoke during intermission replacing Hal Williams the longtime game announcer.

Harold Gillaspie Keota Roy Campbell Richland Ronald Birka Riverside Charles Johnson Cloyce Stewart Cloyce Zieklowsky Roy Nelson Jerry Foriash West Chester Mr. Sorden Hal Williams

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