Old-Timers Shine in Openers as Majors Start Fast
Opening day showcased veteran hurlers with CubanLeonard and Rip Sewell trading zeroes in a 1 0 Pirates win. Lefty Raffensberger matched control for Cincinnati’s 5 1 victory over St Louis as errors doomed the Cards. Braves rally for 4 3 win and 11 2 in second game. Dodgers hit three homers to edge Giants 3 1 at Brooklyn. Newhouser wins again for Tigers 5 1 over White Sox. Feller falters as Browns beat Cleveland 5 1 behind Ned Garver seven hits. Henrich delivers ninth inning homer for Yankees 8 2 win over Senators. Brissie gains Athletics 3 2 win over Red Sox with Joost homer.
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Oldster
Ken Raffensberger
Cardinals
Reds
Cincinnati
Harry Brecheen
Braves
Phils
Dodgers
Giants
Carl Furillo
Jackie Robinson
Roy Campanella
Brooklyn
Joe Hatten
Bill Rigney
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
White Sox
Detroit
Johnny Groth
Aaron Robinson
Yankees
Senators
New York
Eddie Robinson
Washington
Ed Lopat
Sid Hudson
Lou Brissie
Athletics
Red Sox
Eddie Joost
Washington county remembered in Iowa history notes
The State Historical Society bulletin recalls early rail plans from Davenport to Iowa City and a proposed Washington line that never built, cites 1842 railroad advocacy, the 1856 Mississippi River bridge, and 1858 Rock Island reach to Washington. It notes county seat stability since 1839, Amboy's brief role, and historic county seat contests in neighboring counties.
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State Historical Society of
Iowa
Washington County
Davenport
Iowa City
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Washington
the History Bulletin
Atlantic
Mississippi
Rock Island
Burlington
Bureau Junction
Ill
Kalona
Wellman
Columbus Junction
Nichols
Sigourney
Webster
the Historical Society
Mississippi River
Department of Pharmacy
The
State University
Wonder Salve touted as wartime skin remedy
Wartime discovery promises relief for psoriasis eczema and athlete’s foot though readers are asked to try Wonder Salve at home. Ad notes no acids or alcohol and claims gentle soothing action with improved appearance. Sold by Phillips Pioneer Osineup and Walgreens listed druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korey
Washington
Phillips, Pioneer
Osineup
Walgreen
Truggist
The Kissing Bandit at the State stars Sin at re and Grayson
Frank Sinatra and Kathryn Grayson co star in MGM musical The Kissing Bandit now playing at the State. Supporting cast includes J Carrol Naish Mildred Natwick and Billy Gilbert with dance numbers by Ann Miller Cyd Charisse Ricardo Montalban and Sono Osato. Joe Pasternak produced Laslo Benedek directed with music by Nacio Herb Brown and lyrics by Earl Brent and Edward Heyman. The romance follows a young marauder who robs the rich to aid the poor in California when it is a Spanish colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sinatre
Kathryn Grayson
M-G-M
Kissing Bandit
Anchors Aweigh
Brooklyn
J. Carrol Naish
Mildred Natwick
Mikhail Rasumny
Billy Gilbert
Sono Osata
Ricardo Montalban
Ann Miller
Uno-Dos-Tres
California
Spain
Sinatra
Lochinvar
Y Mixers Plan Cooperative Supper At YWCA
YWCA Mixers announce a cooperative potluck supper next Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the YWCA room. A special program for the event is set for 7 45 p m with YWCA board members invited. Knitting leatherwork and visiting occupied the evening.
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YWCA
Ywca Board
Marble Tourney Winners Named at YMCA Event
Joe Wagner and Alfred Nayadley won the annual YMCA marble tournament held Monday morning on the Su grounds. Wagner beat Bill McCleery in the grade school division while Nayadley topped Ronnie York in the junior high division. Each first place winner earns a year’s membership in the Washington YMCA. Twenty two boys participated, followed by a hike for 23 boys at 11 o’clock.
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Joe Wagner
Alfred Nayadley
YMCA
Joe
Bill McCleery
Ronnie York
Washington Ymca
Bowling ring hosts group singing event
Ainsworth resident Mrs Larry Trotter led a bowling ring group singing with Mrs George Masson providing the accompaniment in a community gathering.
Harold Kerr Teaches Softball to Thirty Girls at YMCA
Harold Kerr spoke to 30 girls at the YMCA gym Tuesday evening giving a chalk talk on softball. He outlined key reminders for playing and presented game situations for the group to answer. The session is one of several planned by the YWCA to build working knowledge before field practices begin. The gathering opened with warmups as the girls loosened their throwing arms.
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Harold Kerr
YMCA
Mr. Kerr
The
YWCA
Demons Place First in Mt Pleasant Track Meet
Washington high school edged Fairfield and Mt. Pleasant hosts for top team honors in a tri meet. Coach Bob Weber led Paul Brock and a strong relay group with multiple wins including the 100 yard dash and 220 yard dash. Ray Carter swept shot put and discus, and mile relay produced a second.
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Bob Weber
Washington High School
Paul Brock
Mt. Pleasant
Fairfield
Brock
Sters Paul
Ray Carter
Ray
Don Thornton
Gordon McCreedy
Hubert Simons
Jerry Johnson
Joe Sotelo
Marvin Stanley
George Sojka
Washington
Sotelo
Simons
Bob Kleese
Kleese
Thornton
Bill Chmelar
Hauter
Harold Messenger
Gerald Koch
Chmelar
Local residents depart for home after meetings in Des Moines
Mrs. Douglas Leonard leaves for Somerville New Jersey after visiting relatives here. Dr. and Mrs. M L McCreedy and Dr. and Mrs. Nemmers attend the State Medical association sessions. Others from town attend the convention and plan brief stays.
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Douglas Leonard
Somerville
N. J
C. B. Reed
M. L. McCreedy
Nemmers
Des Moines
State Medical Association
McCreedy
Capitol City
G. E. Montgomery
Cards to Meet Burlington Here
Washington's junior college baseball team seeks its first win Friday at four o'clock when Burlington junior college invades Casefield. After a one run loss at Penn and rain canceling Muscatine, the Cardinals rely on defense and pitching as hitters struggle. Bill Putnam leads with eight hits in the opener. Murphy is hoped as a strong hurler.
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Washington
Burlington Junior College
Casefield
Penn
Muscatine
Cardinals
Bill Putnam
Cardinal
Murphy
Burlington
DeMolay Mothers Plan Supper Before Initiation
The Mothers' Circle of DeMolay will sponsor a family co operative supper at 6 30 p m Monday at the Masonic Temple before DeMolay initiation at 7 30 p m Muscatine DeMolay chapter members will assist with the initiation Families of DeMolay boys and initiates are invited Entertainment for ladies and other men will follow including bridge pinochle and bingo Each family should bring two dishes and sandwiches Meat and coffee provided Committee members are Mrs H M Dodder Mrs Howard Snyder and Mrs R D Handley Don Maxwell is in charge of general plans
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Mothers’ Circle of
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Muscatine
H. M. Dodder
Howard Snyder
R. D. Handley
Don Maxwell
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Dee
Cubs
Dutch Leonard
Cub
Jim Gallagher
Rip Sewell
Rip Sewell, On Opening Day. That “So On So” Sewell
Pittsburgh
Plant City
Fla
Sewell
Leonard
Pirates
Roy Smalley
Senorita
Bruce Cowden
Amboy
Ainsworth
Louisa County
Wapello
Powesheik
Grinnell
Montezuma
San Antonio
University of Texas
Texas
Osincup
Walgreen Agency
Miss Grayson
Women’s League
Me-Cumming Co
Mullen
Randall
Wittmer
Kersten
Ruegsergeer Sind
Brown
Davidson
Hutchison
Hazen
Mills
Me-Cumming
Renoux
Proudfit
Ogilvie
Cumming
Annette
Stewart & Crone M
Crone
Lowe
Moore
D. Crone
Stewart
Ie Cent
Henry
Kem
Olincup Walgreen Agency
Mount Pleasant
Andy Hayter
Demons
John McConnel
McConnell
Putnam
Allen Johnson
Leland Schmitt
Dick Holmes
Paul Maxwell
Bob Noonan
Keith Duncan
Joe Sweet
Sam Young
Dick Dare
Beauty
East
Mildred Lepfever
Penney Square
Klein’s
Glen
Swank
Klein Klothing KO
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