Legion Nine Meets C. R. Team in Home Opener Sunday
The American Legion nine announce a schedule for their home season against Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel nine. Home games listed in Cedar Rapids spanned June through July with matches against Elkader Waterloo Des Moines Winthrop Marshalltown and Hudson and a June tournament in Des Moines.
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Teens organize city league to field teen age ball players
Vic Gallo reports recreation officials plan a Wing Park diamond league for teens joining with men. Kids urged to form teams or join via Mr. Dix new city recreation director. Equipment provided, fees low, and opportunities to represent schools or neighborhoods. Also notes Odessa Orioles shake Cedar Valley cellar, ending Fairbank streak. praise for late rally. Volleyball courts being installed citywide.
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Oran blanks Quasqueton 7-0 on home diamond
Oran blanked Quasqueton 7-0 Sunday. Francis Youngblut hit a home run for Oran as Suhr and Reith combined on the mound. Oran had six hits and one error to Quasqueton's three and four. With two victories, Oran travels to Hazleton there Sunday.
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Waterloo Edges Past Davenport in Three-Eye Play
United Press reports Waterloo beat Davenport 2 to 1 as Springfield routed Quincy 14 to 1 with Don Opperman holding Springfield to five hits. Evansville climbed to second by beating Terre Haute 12 to 7 while Danville lost 6 to 5 at Decatur. Today’s schedule has Springfield at Quincy Danville at Decatur and Evansville at Terre Haute.
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Waterloo hosts free baseball school taught by ex majors
A Waterloo program offers a free baseball school for younger players taught by former major league players. It will occur in about two weeks and will be scouted by major league scouts. The writer urges forming an American Legion nine to join the learning opportunity and meet top players.
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Elk's Softball Showdown Draws Crowds at Wing's Park
About 400 spectators watched Elk's beat WEW 14 to 12 while Moose routed Randalkia 21 to 7. The doubleheader was error prone but expected to improve as the season progresses. Tonight Elk's face Randalia at 7 30 and Moose meet Maynard at 9.
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Favorite Radio Lineup Across Three Networks Wednesday Evening
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Thursday Evening Radio Programs and Schedules
Radio listings for CBS MBS and NBC networks show a dense block of programs from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, including Fresh Up Show with Bert Lahr, Dick Haymes Show, Island Venture, Lanny Ross Show, Jack Smith Sings, FBI in Peace and War, and Fulton Lewis Jr. news, among others on CBS MBS. NBC offers Kraft Music Hall, Abbott and Costello, Rudy Vallee Show, Concert of Nations, and Eastwood Gardens with periodic news updates and sign offs through 11:45 p.m. Continuous station blocks indicate a full evening lineup with multiple news updates and music programs.
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Century Ago Iowa Statehood Debate in Congress
In 1846 Iowa boundary and statehood were debated in Congress. Dodge and Douglas shaped a compromise bill aligning Iowa with the Minnesota river, balancing state size and future free state strength amid slavery tensions. Calhoun opposed Missouri boundary expansion, while Iowa settlers from Missouri and nearby states influenced the vote.
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Iowa Territory Bill Pushed Amid 1846 Political Climate
In 1846 Iowa moved to adopt a constitution and elect officials while a landmark case of a slave declared a human being loomed in public memory. The Mexican War drew attention as a diversion, and voters anticipated future state milestones.
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Full fleshed turkey buying tip favors well fed birds
The key criterion in selecting a turkey is full fleshing. Look for ample meat on bones especially a broad breast with flesh over the breast bone and a well covered back and hips. Ensure the bird appears well fed.
Cleaning method to remove grease from pans
Instructional note describes adding about an inch of cool water to burned or greasy pans, then adding one teaspoon washing soda, covering the pan and heating to boiling. The boiling action loosens and removes the grease.
Dear N Ah distributed by King Features Syndicate
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