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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1949

Page

8

Wayland Plans to Raise 45000 Turkeys This Spring

In Wayland area community farmers start turkey poults with about 45000 birds expected this spring. Early starts include 3000 by Earl Gingerich and Henry Wittmer 3200 by Ivan Yoder 2000 by Milton Roth 2400 by Lyle Zehr and 1500 by Rex Roth with more to come by June.

Wayland Earl Gingerich Henry Wittmer Ivan Yoder Milton Roth Lyle J. Zehr Rex Roth Widmer Gingerich Ted Tschantz Harold Myers Ronald Roth Jerry Paul Hookum Winfield H. H. Clark Olds

Hatcher Captures Second Ping Pong Title in City Meet

Bill Hatcher repeated as singles champion by defeating Bob Brewer after rallying from a second round loss. Hatcher and Shannon won the doubles title over Gerald Humble and Brewer. Doug Whitehead claimed the junior division crown by beating Tommy McKune in the finals.

Bill Hatcher Bob Brewer Hatcher Shannon Gerald Humble Brewer Doug Whitehead Tommy McKune Harold Schmitt Schmitt Bill Shannon Jim Freshwaters Doug Tommy

Local Yeagers Fall Narrowly in Oskaloosa Final

Washington's YMCA quintet dropped a 50 49 thriller to Ottumwa WEW in the Oskaloosa YMCA tournament final. With 5 seconds left, Ottumwa guard George Simpson sank a free throw for the decisive margin while Washington center Kenneth Dunwoody missed a late charity toss after the horn. Washington led 24-22 at halftime.

Washington YMCA Ottumwa Wew Oskaloosa Ymca George Simpson Ottumwa Kenneth Dunwoody Washington Center

Y Swimmers to Battle Ottumwa In Local Pool

Washington's YMCA pool hosts a dual meet with Ottumwa on Saturday at 2 30. Coach Paul Jordan returns with Ottumwa to avenge last year’s defeat as Ottumwa divers show two state contenders. Four divisions Junior A Junior B Intermediate and Senior compete.

Washington YMCA Paul Jordan Ottumwa Iowa

Rough Hilly Terrain Accelerates Tire Tread Wear

The article explains that terrain influences tire tread wear with cars in hilly rolling regions on winding roads wearing tires faster than those driven on straight flat routes with few hills. It notes the rate of wear increases in challenging topography.

Preventing Pullorum Disease in Baby Chicks

The passage notes that baby chicks are heavily affected by diseases, especially Pullorum, which can spread from parent stock to eggs and chicks. Prevention focuses on sourcing hatching eggs or chicks from parent stock known to be free of the disease.

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