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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1950

Page

5

Fairfield Defeats Washington 26 to 7 in annual clash

Fairfield Trojans defeated the Washington Demons 26 to 7 at Casefield, staking early two quick touchdowns. Jim Stewart, Crayne and McClurg led driving plays while Washington fumbled repeatedly and failed to convert in the first half, with Sotelo scoring late in the third and Fairfields extending the lead to 26 before the final whistle.

Fairfield Trojans Casefield Washington Demons Case Field Demons Gorham Sotelo McClurg Dave Caldwell Washingeon Bill Wilson Sojka Whumun Washington Wilson Messenger Crayne Airfield Trojan Stewart

Kalona School Activities and Student News

Kalona pupils discuss school improvement and movie choices. West Chester teachers attended the Southeast District convention in Ottumwa on October 6. A freshman skating party at Washington rink was well attended. Girls training in square dancing shows progress under Mrs Diekman. A Grade News program by James Dutton featured marimba performance with wife. Students maintain top spelling records and new electrola added. singing remains popular in sixth and seventh grades. Birthday candy treats mark Peggy Stewart's twelfth. Class reporters list.

Ing West Chester Ottumwa Iowa Green Washington Rink Diekm James Dutton Martha Stanton Martha Renoux Gary Bomber Patty Ann Young Calkins Little Red School Janet Ross Beverly Ginkens Mary Lou Slemmons Peggy Stewart

High School Football Scores Roundup

Fairfield 26 Washington 7 Mt. Pleasant 20 Muscatine 0 Ottumwa 19 Keokuk 6 Burlington 26 Ft Madison 0 Keota 38 Richland 6 Columbus Junction 19 West Liberty 0 Williamsburg 27 Kalona 13 West Chester 22 Wellman 24.

Mt. Pleasant Rolls Past Muskies 20-0 in Little Six clash

Mt. Pleasant Panthers built a 20 point win over the Muscatine Muskies on their home field. Ed Rich connected with Bob Beattie for a 22 yard TD pass and Keith Lamm scored on a one yard run. A 41 yard screen pass from Lamm to Estes sealed the victory.

Mt. Pleasant Panthers Muscatine Muskies Ed Rich Bob Beattie Beattie Keith Lamm Panther Lamm Estes

Keota Eagles outscore Richland 38 to 6 in league clash

Keota Eagles trounced Richland 88 to 6 in a KeWash league tussle at Richland last night. Marv Allen led the scoring with three touchdowns and two passing plays. Richland managed a lone score on a pass from Alonzo Wells to Gene Lankford in the final moments.

Keota Keota Eagles Richland Marv Allen Allen Alonzo Wells Gene Lankford

Shocking static shock in modern cars linked to plastic seat covers

A reader asks why touching a car can give a shock. The article explains that many new cars use plastic seat covers which can generate static electricity, causing a small shock when touched.

Kalona Falls to Williamsburg in Ke-Wash League Clash

Williamsburg beat Kalona 27 to 13 in a Ke-Wash league game. Bill Reese returned the opening kickoff for Kalona. Chandler connected with Steinhope for a first Williamsburg score and Driscoll added the extra point. Chandler scored twice in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Harland had a 90 yard KO return for Kalona.

Williamsburg Kalona Kalona Kubs Bill Reese Chandler Steinhope Driscoll Harland Yoder

West Chester Tigers Top Wellman Eleven 32 to 24

West Chester's Trojans earned a hard fought 32 to 24 victory over Wellman despite Wellman's passing attack. Peterson scored two touchdowns in the first period with Hartzler converting, and Gillaspie added a late score for West Chester while Wellman answered with several late scores.

West Chester Wellman Eleven Trojans Wellman Peterson Hartzler L Peterson Rampleberger Patterson Moore Harold Gillaspie Gillaspie

Literary Prayers and Addresses Venerated by Authorities

Literary authorities rank the Lord s Prayer the 23rd Psalm and Lincoln s Gettysburg address as great masterpieces. The statement highlights enduring religious and historical texts noted for their rhetorical power.

Lincoln

Junction Eleven Defeats West Liberty 19–0 in Friday Football

Junction Eleven ousted West Liberty 19 to 0 as Dick Harbison scored all three touchdowns and Harold Schirer added the extra point. Next week Lone Tree travels to Junction for an Eastern Hawkeye League game.

Columbus Junction West Liberty High School Junction Eleven Dick Harbison Harold Schirers Lone Tree

West Chester school notes highlight juniors party and rings

West Chester students report a junior hayride and wiener roast with guests from other classes. The class chose streamliner rings. An updated typing room with new streamlined tables was added. The eighth grade covers civics English and more as six weeks pass. Birthday honors go to Sylvia Young Eddie Kleese and Kenneth Crone. The West Chester Trojans defeat Brighton 26 to 0 in football. The marching band debuts with school songs and spirited numbers. Next game hosts Wellman Wildcats on Friday. Sophomores continuing activities.

Sylvia Young Eddie Kleese Kenneth Crone West Chester Brighton Trojans Bears Wes Chester Wellman Wildcats

Irrigation Wastage Through Deep Water Penetration

Irrigation water that penetrates below root zones wastes water and leaches out valuable plant nutrients.

Carroll urges higher taxes to close loopholes

Rep. John Carroll of Colorado says the new federal income tax law has glaring loopholes costing the government at least 500 million dollars annually. He calls for still higher taxes to finance rearmament costs on a pay as you go basis.

John Carroll Colorado House Ways and Means Committee Carroll Senate International

Care Tips for Mahogany Furniture Finish

The article advises minimal care for finished mahogany furniture. Wipe with lukewarm water and pure soap to clean, wring the cloth well, then dry with a soft cloth. Occasional paste wax keeps the finish looking best and protected.

Heiferfarming advice for pasture fed stock

Keen Hefers note that growing heifers on poor pasture will need extra feed to reach thrifty condition by breeding time. The guidance emphasizes improving nutrition to support healthy development and successful breeding readiness.

Foot Care Routine Guidance

Advice emphasizes bathing feet daily and drying thoroughly, with optional twice daily cleansing. It recommends applying foot powder afterward to maintain dryness and prevent irritation.

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