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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1950

Page

7

Demons Meet Fairfield in pivotal Friday night clash

Washington Demons prepare for a home game against the Trojans of Fairfield at Casefield aiming to rebound from a 2–2 start. Injuries lessen. key players Libe Messenger Mosier expected to return, while Sotelo stays at end as the team seeks sharper blocking and tackling.

Washington Trojans Fairfield Casefield DeMons Ottumwa Muscatine Centerville Edger Steeg Dick Gant Demamns Bob Libe Harold Messenger Mark Mosier Islso Ver Steeg Joe Sotelo Joe

Junior High Eleven Falls 18 to 7 at Mt. Pleasant

Washington junior high football team, coached by Glen Hall, lost to Mt. Pleasant juniors 18 to 7 at Case field. Despite the setback, Washington showed improvement and faced weight disadvantages in the backfield, with missed tackles helping the Panthers extend their lead. The next game is at Muscatine on October 19.

Glen Hall Washington Mt. Pleasant Case Field Washington Boys Coach Hall's Boys Muscatine

Schedule Released For Women Bowlers League Play

City hall alleys host the women bowlers as league officials release a dense game schedule from October through February. The list shows matches among Randall Shepherd Rocketts Bowletts Shur Shots Teachers Marathons McCleery and others across dates with repeated pairings and venue notes.

Shur Rocketts Marston Teachers Randall Shepherd Marathons Bowletts McCleery MccCleery Strikeouts City Women’s City Hall Teachhers Shur Shots Marathon Shurshots MecCleery Shepherd Bowletts

U S Reinforcements Arrive in Germany

Berlin dispatch reports first American army reinforcements arriving in Europe destined for Berlin. Lt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy says replacements will bolster Berlin defense, prepared to repel any Soviet attack. Maj. Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor confirms Berlin would be defended and warns such an attack would mean war.

Taylor Eddy Berlin Germany Europe U. S Manton S. Eddy Heidelberg Maxwell D. Taylor

Sanitary stainless steel pinchers aid dental wire work

Sanitary stainless steel pinchers assist dentists in cutting the wire used for aligning teeth and repairing jaw fractures.

Sanitary

Painting Walls Finishes Need Flat, Even Surfaces

When painting walls finish coats should go on only after the surface is uniform. This is crucial for deep colors and may require a special undercoater to achieve best results.

Camera Club Organizes First Meeting at YMCA

The Washington camera club holds its first regular meeting at 7 30 p m Monday October 16 at the YMCA. Thirteen people have shown interest and officers will be chosen. A short film developing demonstration will be shown in the club dark room. James Easter chairs the YMCA Young Men's committee and invites prospective members.

Camera Club YMCA Washington The James Easter

Scare Buying In Iowa Spurs July Retail Jump

Iowa department store sales rose 21.5 percent in July due to scare buying linked to the Korean crisis, matching the national rise. The Iowa Business Digest also reports farm price receipts up nearly 11 percent from July of last year.

Iowa City Iowa Iowa Business Digest Bureau of Business and Economic Research University of Iowa

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