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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1952

Page

8

Davenport Class A Indoor Track King Takes Fifth Title

Davenport Blue Devils dominated the Iowa Class A indoor meet, racking 34 relay points to secure the title. Nick Viper cleared 12 feet to set a new mark, Nick St. Claire won the 60-yard low hurdles in 7.4 seconds, and Des Moines Roosevelt claimed several podium finishes.

Davenport Iowa High Thee Moines Roosevelt Newton Nick Viper Nick St. Claire Clinton Sick Street Des Moines Roosevelt Blue Devil Elean Plons

City Hall Bowling Legion Edge Washington Lumber 2 to 1

City Hall Bowling Legion defeated Washington Lumber 2 to 1 in a tight match. Legion total pins 254 with 48 handies y, while Washington Lumber posted 2360 pins. Sorrells beat Stewart and Crone 3 to 6 with Sorrells total 2479 pins to 2307 for Stewart and Crone.

Legion Washington Lumber Y. Sorrells Stewart & Crone Sorrells Siders Mills Nash National League American Legionnae Old Rimers Stewart « Crone Sitter's A Bakers

Atchison Defeats State Highway In Bowling Match

In last week results Atchison beat State Highway 3 0 with total pins 2212 to 2076 including 114 handicap. Shell Oilers defeated Phillips Drug 2 1 with Shell 2311 pins including 128 handicap. Siders Electric defeated Jour.

Atchison Shell Oilers Phillips Drug Shell Phillips Siders Electric Jour Siders Mills Bakers

Sam Snead Wins Masters Meet For Second Time

Sam Snead defeats rivals in Augusta to claim his second Masters title with a 72 final round, finishing four strokes ahead of Jack Burke. He vows to defend his crown next year and reflects on Bob Jones inspiring his swing.

Augusta Gaa Sam Snead Bobby Jones Ben Hogan Ben Snead Hogan Jack Burke Tommy Bolt al Resselink Burk Jones Bobby

Mixed Bowling Church League Results and High Scores

In the Mixed Bowling Church League Methodist One defeated Presbyterian Two and St. Pauls Two. Christian One beat Christian Two. Presbyterian One won over St. Pauls One with totals including handicaps. High scores include Christian One 1988 series and Won Knight 516 with game 212.

Presbyterian Methodist le St. Pauls St. Pauls Christian St. Paul's St. Paus Nanaicap Hici Wendell Haker Hich Wayne Witthott

Bowling league scores and top totals listed

Final standings show nal 3 to 0 with total pins for Sidters ISS85 and Journal 1749 including 33 handicap. High team series 2242 by Atchison and 2223 by Phillips. High team game 822 by Phillips and 744 by Shell. Top individual series 542 by R Dow, 526 by D Bambette. top single game 211 by Dowie, 207 by Max Donaldson with multiple lower-scoring names also recorded.

Journal Atchison Phillips Shell R. Dowis D. Bambette Dowie Max Donaldson Big Ten D. Dewis G. Moothart M. Donaldson Snyder G. McKune T Brown H. Kerr L. Gilmore Bb. Smith D. Bauberte

Waitress Charged In Abandonment of Baby in Iowa City

Laure Pearson a 19 year old waitress faced grand jury action on charges she disposed of the body of her one day old son. Johnson County Attorney William Meardon said she admitted being the mother of the baby found near the power company plant. She pleaded innocent to indecent disposal of a human body and is held on 5000 dollar bond. The baby Joseph weighed seven and a half pounds and was born March 14 in her room, according to Meardon.

Iowa City Laure Pearson Johnson County William Meardon Miss Pearson Iowa-Illinois Power Co Meardon

Critics say organized leagues harm young athletes

Athletic experts Donald A. Dukelow and Fred V. Hein urge caution about highly organized competitive leagues for elementary and junior high school youths, warning such structures may be undesirable for their development.

Donald A. Dukelow Fred V. Hein American Medical Association Bureau of Health Education

Living Lake Group Hostess Sees Surge in Cancer Drive Support

Mrs Lloyd Marek hosted a breakfast for two women and six children from the local school district to promote the cancer drive with Margi Marek chairing the district. Kenneth Patterson presented cancer research talk and visuals. Donald Marek plans vacation in late summer after a Cedar Rapids trip. Household notes cover birthdays, visits, and community chores amid farm activity.

Living Lake Lloyd Marek Margi Kenneth Patterson David Birney James Birney Margi Marek Virginia Edna Witting Joe Lawlor Jews University Lloyd Marek Lake E Vince Mareks Donald Cedar Rapids Haiti States Jows City Joe Peckman Vernon Witting Mary Jo R. J. Dawson Bernice

Early Spring Time To Seed New Lawn

Iowa State College extension horticulturist A b k Cott says early spring is best for seeding a new lawn before rains. Prep a level seedbed, apply 10-20-10 fertilizer, sow 2 lb bluegrass and 1 lb redtop per 1000 sq ft, add 1 lb red fescue for moist shady areas, and follow with a seasonal fertilizer and topdressing plan.

A.bk. Cott Iowa State College Cott

Dell Walker and Rennie Dawson Visit Iowa City Friends

Dell Walker and Rennie Daw son visited Ed Heck and Ernest Gideon in Mercs hospital Saturday evening. Both are reportedly doing fine and expected to go home soon. The note also welcomes Ruth Gideon to Living Lake and says she will reach the school next year.

Dell Walker Rennie Dawson Iowa City Ed Heck Ernest Gideon Mercs Hospital Ruth Gideon Living Lake Ruth

Birthday Aboard for Lt William Houseal in Service News

Lt William Houseal of A. Btry 330th S A Bn APO 46 observes his birthday on April 20. Norman R Waters of Crawfordsville, son of Mrs Marion Waters, serves in Company 62 289 at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego. He graduated Crawfordsville High in 1950 and joined the navy March 28.

Houseal William Houseal S. A APO New York N. Y Waters Norman R. Waters U.S. Naval Training Center San Diego Calif Norman Marian Waters Crawfordsville Crawfordsville High School Washington Junior College Navy

Hospital Notices Bow to Surgery and Dismissals

At the hospital yesterday Mrs. Glen Pringle underwent surgery and Mrs. Carl J. Roberts of Washington received medical attention. Dismissals included Mrs. Charles Jirsa and daughter of Wellman Joe KE. Good of Wayland and Mrs. HW Bontrager of Winfield.

Glen Pringle

Mrs Marshay Daughters Visit From Iowa City

Mrs Charles A Marshay daughters Marceline and Donne Jean were guests yesterday at the home of Mrs Marietta Workman. They recently moved from Springfield Minnesota to Iowa City where Marceline will work at the University hospital. Mr and Mrs E G Butterbaugh of Stuart Iowa spent the weekend here with Mrs Butterbaughs sister Stella Palmer.

Charles A. Marshay Marceline Donne Jean Marietta Workman Springfield Minn Iowa City University Hospital E.G. Butterbaugh Stuart Iowa

Sunday Visits Highlight Crom Family Birthday in Moulton

A Crom family gathering in Moulton Iowa honored Mrs Elizabeth Crom's birthday. The Luther Crom family then visited ill Mrs Fred Smith in Bloomfield after she suffered a stroke. Cpl Ronald Baker is on a ten day furlough at his parents home in Washington before returning to Langley Field Virginia.

Luther Crom Henry Crom Moulton Iowa Cpl Ronald Baker George Baker Washington Langley Field

Junction Jaycees to Elect April 8

Columbus Junction events include the Junior Chamber of Commerce election at 7 30 p m April 8 in the Columbus High School building. Firemen to host an Oyster supper April 7, and local clubs held meetings the week of April 6 with hostesses and small entertainments noted. Intriguing notices mention a naval intern and a local church affair.

Hal Reister Fire Department Legion Rooms City Hall Columbus Junction Odd Fellows Home Mason City Florence Smith Ihe Club Martha Glass Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Columbus City Richard Mouscat John FF. Coffin Conesville U. S. Navy London England James W. Merritt E. W. Merritt University of Iowa— College At Medicine Youngstown Unio Youngstown Hospital Kathrin Lieberknecht Indian Creek Community Club Lena Sneinbarger Anne Arthur Cotter Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid Society Ora Varry

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