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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1952

Page

6

Early Wynn Dominates Cleveland Pitching This Season

The veteran hurler, once obscure with the Senators, now leads American League hurlers as he shuts down batters. Wynn, who began his major league career in 1939 with Washington and later joined Cleveland, has risen above teammates Bob Feller, Bob Lemon, and Mike Garcia, delivering a standout performance yesterday.

New York Early Wynn Hartford Ala Washington Cleveland Senators Bob Feller Bob Lemon Mike Garcia Harters

Washington High elects seniors for HoYe State trip

Ten years ago Washington High School students elected Dick Marshall Junior Prebyt Jill Houseal and Everette Miller to attend the 1942 Hoyee State at Des Moines. The trip was sponsored by the American Legion and planned for June.

Dick Marshall Prebyt Jill Houseal Everette Miller Washington High School Des Moines The American Legion

Cubs Triumph In Tight Game As Late Rally Decisive

In a case of late drama the Cubs beat the Reds 7 3 after overcoming Pirates 6 4 in Chicago. Bob Kelly pitched well, Jeuk the Cardinals won 6 4 while St. Louis toppled the Pirates. Detro and St. Louis had open dates in the American loop.

Gerrs Stayley Cardinals Pirates Cub Reds Bob Kelly Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn New York Washington Eatlino Detroi St. Louis Steve Dilke Staley

Major Leagues Matchups Across Five Cities

Major Leagues schedule shows St. Louis at Chicago Cleveland at Detroit Brooklyn at New York Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Boston Chicacoe at St. Louis at night across venues, signaling a busy baseball night with nine games listed.

St. Louis Chicago Cleveland Detroit Brooklyn New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati Philadelphia Boston Chicacoe United Press W. L. Postous Rae Loston Accest Washington Louis de Tony

Toy Pistol Bandit Flees Cafe After Frightened Threat

Jank H. Bach a 47 year old cafe operator said a would be bandit entered his cafe and proclaimed a stickup. The man fled after Bach, armed with an unloaded revolver, warned him not to shoot. Bach believed the attacker carried a toy pistol.

Urs Jank H. Bach Bach

How to frost a cake on a revolving mixer stand

The guide explains placing the baked cake on the mixer’s revolving stand and spinning it gently while spreading icing. This method speeds up frosting and yields a smooth, even finish with minimal effort.

Bowling Medley League Results Mixed and Close Finishes

Modern Appliance edged Cul livan 2 1 with 2191 total pins 276 handicap while Culligan tallied 2287. Kalendar Kids swept Honey Bears 2 1 to 1883 1876 including 125 handicap. Ainsworth defeated Woody's Coffee Shop 3 0 with 2275 and 2004 including 6 handicap. Happy Hangers beat Rynna Kreglers 2 1 1710 with 7 handicap 1655. High team series Ainsworth 2278 Culligan 2257. High team game Culligan 788 Ainsworth 741. High individual series Walt McFarland 532 Ken Dunwoods 506. High individual game Ken Dunwoody 445 Pave Henry 107.

Cullivan Culligan Kalendar Kids Honey Bears Ainsworth Woody's Coffee Shop Happy Hangers Rynna Kreglers Rynna Kregers Walt McFarland Ken Dunwoods Ken Dunwoody Pave Henry

Faithful family blocks transfusion for injured girl in court clash

In Odessa Texas a 20 year old girl wounded in a car crash lies in a hospital amid a court fight. Her scripture quoting family blocks blood transfusions and keeps the attending doctor at her bedside denying treatment citing Leviticus 17 10 12.

Odessa Tex Nand Marie Cliff

Recycling Turkish Towels Into Dishcloth Squares

When Turkish towels wear out or fade, cut them into squares for reusable dishcloths. This thrifty reuse tips keeps fabric out of waste streams and provides handy kitchen cloths.

Renews Attack on Steel Mill Seizure

Washington report notes Inland Steel Co. president Clarence Randall criticizing President Truman for seizing the steel mills, arguing it makes him arbiter of labor disputes and sets wages and conditions by decree. Randall spoke at the National Press Club after CIO chief Murray accused industry of pressuring a strike.

Truman John L. Smith The Amvets Washington Congress House Clarence B. Randall Inland Steel Co Randall National Press Club CIO Philip Murray United Steelworkers Labor

Youth 13 Among Heroism Honorees

A 13 year old boy was among 16 honored by the Carnegie hero fund commission for bravery in a rescue. John H. Sherrod, 15, Washington D C, saved a nine year old from the South River at Edgewater Maryland last July 22. Harold F. Keith, 24, Maxon City, Th, aided Leslie K. E. Mather Sr, 58, as a 400 pound tiger mauled him, using a drive shaft to stun the beast. Thomas K. Lund, Sr., 47 27 north st Omaha Neb, saved a 10 year old from a speeding racing car.

Pittsburgh Carnegie Hero Fund Commission John H. Sherrod Washington, D. C Sherrod South River Oat Edgewater Harold F. Keith Maxon City Leslie KE. Mather, Sr Keith Mather Thomas KE. Lund, Sr Omaha

Two Carmel Men Questioned in Iowan Murder Case

State Patrolman Jack Salter arrested two Carmel New Mexico men in the investigation of Edward Marso a LeMars Iowa mechanic who was found murdered. A 22 year old and a 17 year old were named in the report with connections to the burned Marso car earlier found in Cedro Canyon. The body was discovered April 12 by two boys herding horses beside state highway 10 in Cedro Canyon with gunshot wounds.

Albuquerque N. M Jack Salter Carmel Edward Marso LeMars the Tribune Marso Cedro Canyon Here Iown

Red Skies on Montana thrills at State Theatre

The State Theatre offers Red Skies on Montana with Richard Widmark as a daredevil smoke jumper and Constance Smith. The film follows parachute shock troops and rugged action in a blaze of spectacle.

DAI State Theatre Montana U.S Korea Tito Truman India Pete Bunny Bugs Red Skies Richard Widmark U.S. Forest Service Constance Smith Jeffery Hunter

Sees Good Chance For Peace in Korea

In Sydney, U S Lt Gen Robert L Eichelberger and other wartime leaders arriving for Coral Sea anniversary services said Korea peace is really wonderful. They added Russia does not fear western military might but various factors deter war and that if western powers stay geared up next year there will be no third world war.

Sydney Australia Korea U. S Robert L. Eichelberger New Guinea Coral Sea Russia

Meon Within Range Proves Moon Signal Echo Timing

Scientists from the U S Army Signal Corps timed the round trip of radio waves bounced off the Moon to prove the Moon is within radio range. The test demonstrated in 1946 the practical reach of Earth based transmissions to lunar reflectors.

U. S. Army Signal Corps

Local Home Water Heaters and Accessories Advertised

Rheem and American Standard gas and electric water heaters from 20 to 52 gallons available at Eveready. Stover and Badger water softeners also offered along with a wide range of toilet seats in plastic or wood colors. Lifetime guaranteed seat option at reasonable prices.

RHEEM Westinghouse Eveready Tall Stare

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