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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1949
Page
8
Mrs William Crayne was reelected chairman of the Home Makers in Washington Township at Wednesday afternoon meeting. Cha Name Mrs C Township Cha Washington township home makers reelected chairman.
Mrs. Tom Geerdes was re-elected vice-chairman. Other Farm Bureau members including Mrs. Fred Palmer Mrs. Charles Wiley and Mrs. Cloyce Stewart spoke of their trip with the group. A scholarship fund collection was taken and a library airman reported. Ruth Poster gave a dessert demonstration while Miss Foster prepared several kinds. Coffee and cake were served at the close with Mrs. Crayne pouring.
The State Department said an American Transport Delegation seeking bases in Norway is a lone Coast Guardsman Lt Richard A Pasquita a radio engineer. He will measure Loran navigation signal strength from Iceland the Hebrides and Faroe Islands after a prior study in Denmark.
Steve Gromek of Cleveland pitched a remarkable two hit game before two fifth inning homers by Jack Graham and Dick Kokos spoiled the no hitter as Cleveland beat St Louis 8 to 2. Joe Gordon and Larry Doby homered to lead a 10 hit Cleveland attack. Doby hit an inside the park homer with two aboard.
Cincinnati maintained its perfect pace in the National League with Johnny Vandermeer tossing a five hit shutout as they beat St Louis 5 to 0. Two run homers by Jimmy Bloodworth and Hank Sauer fueled the victory. Meanwhile the Giants defeated the Dodgers 4 1 behind Clint Hartung curveball and two run homers by Sid Gordon and Mickey Livingston. In Chicago the Cubs took two of three from the Pirates 4 2 as Bob Scheffing belted a two run homer in the eighth. Emil Rush earned the win in relief.
In Columbus Junction residents contributed to the Crop drive with 36,1612 dollars while school children gave 176.53 and students 108.21. Anniversaries and appointments appear as local figures, including a 57th wedding anniversary for James McKew Conesville couple and Carroll Bell named acting Columbus Junction exchange manager during a 90 day absence. Mrs. Dodd dies in Hollywood at 60, wife of Rev Neal Dodd rector of St Mary of the Angels Episcopal Church.
Modern chemists synthesize amino acids that compose proteins and may lead to a more nutritional diet for humans and animals. They are expected to help build new tissues and accelerate recovery in patients across various surgeries.
A fragment notes survivors including Grandfather Dr TG Neal and Janetion Mrs Dodd as a husband and daughter, with unclear context from Colmunius. The text hints at a family obituary or notice mentioning survivors.
Mrs J Dayton was hostess at the WCTU meeting held Thursday afternoon in her home. Guest Fern Murray of Iowa City attended. President Mrs J A Hawthorne led the session and conducted a responsive reading. Mrs J A Porter led Thoughts and Word Devotions. Sally was the article read by Mrs Dayton as Mrs Weal read Who Says They Aren't Interested.
Ida Cavander presented an article on the Children’s Morality Code read by Mrs Pearl Whistler. The Diamond Jubilee celebration was explained by Mrs T F Harker. Refreshments were served by Miss Cav the hostess.
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