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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1949

Page

6

Washington Demons Rally in Ottumwa Game and City Gridiron Revival

Washington high school football revived with a 28-6 win over Ottumwa at Case Field. Veterans praised the Demons’ hustle and blocking reflecting a reborn program under coach Edger Steeg. The Ottumwa game followed strong showings against West Chester and Oskaloosa, with fans hopeful for a strong fall season. Demons earned their nickname in 1927 under coach Hody Rice, a label that fits their aggressive play this autumn.

Washington Oskaloosa Denison Park Ashington Ottumwa Emmett Mowery Ottumwa Courier Ottumwa High School Washington Demons Case Field Mr. Pleasant Emmett West Chester Edger Steeg Washington High School Chester Demons Hody Rice Iowa University Stu

Washington Evening Journal masthead and subscription rates

The Washington Evening Journal lists staff roles led by R. E. Shannon and D R Elder with editors and managers named. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday, holidays, and July 4, plus postal classification and sub associations. Subscriptions are priced by week and year for local carrier and mail in Iowa.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marks Giant Post Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations

Zeiglers Visit Ainsworth Ties to Ames Family

Mr and Mrs Wayne Zeigler and their two sons from Ames visited the Lee Hunt home in Ainsworth over the weekend. Mrs Zeigler formerly Eunice Johnson a former Ainsworth teacher. Zeigler is a senior agriculture student at Iowa State University Ames.

Wayne Zeigler Ames Lee Hunt Home Zeigler Eunice Johnson Ainsworth

Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting With Mock Wedding

The American Legion auxiliary met Tuesday evening with large attendance and guests. President Mrs Hunt led the business meeting where delegates Mrs Darold Jones and Mrs Clarence Richards reported on the Des Moines convention. A mock wedding was performed by members including Hazel Hunt and others, with refreshments served by Mrs A D Brown and Mrs R E McFarland.

Ainsworth American Legion Auxiliary Hunt Darold Jones Clarence Richards Des Moines Hazel Hunt Lillian Simpson Paul Hazelett Robert Lopshire Mabel Gosling R. E. McFarland Glen Miller William Littlewood Bill Trotter O. R. Thoma Lee Norris A. D. Brown

Booster club eyes Muscatine game at Case field

Football fans and booster club members anticipate strong support for the upcoming Case field game against Muscatine next Friday night. Weekend visitors include Mrs. Willie Skubal and family, Mrs. Percy Skubal, Merle Colton and family of Ainsworth, Donald Hazen, and Mrs. H. E. Busby.

Dents Muscatine Case Field J. P. Colton Willie Percy Skubal Merle Colton Ainsworth Donald Hazen H. E. Busby

Local Guests Visit Colton Home In Grinnell Area

Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Colton hosted houseguests from California and nearby towns. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Bieg and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lucas of Los Angeles. Others joining for Sunday included the Green and Jones families and several relatives from Columbus Junction Tetts Lamoni and Lamoni areas.

J. P. Colton H. C. Bieg Robert Lucas Los Angeles Calif Colton Robert Green James Jones Lilian Marian Ray Columbus Junction Robert Schneider Tetts Schneider Lamoni Etteine Spenler

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