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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1948

Page

8

Third Round Softball Schedule Released for Washington League

The Washington softball league announces third round play from August 16 through September 16. Regular season ends September 16 ahead of football season. Matches include Cubs, Marines, Chester, VFW, LS U and more with nights labeled Marines Night and All Stars Night among others.

Washington Marines Chester Cubs W.F.W All Stars I. S.U V.F.W Troop Ls.u V.S.U 1.S.U Ls.a V.flw

Extension Granted in City Women’s Golf Tourney

The city women’s golf tournament extends the first round deadline to Saturday August 7 due to scheduling conflicts from extra work. Committee notes the change aims to ensure all first round matches finish so second round play can begin promptly.

Gold-Star Mother Begins 14-Year Prison Term

Veronica Elliott, 48, a gold-star mother, started a 14-year sentence after a jury found her guilty of killing Cecil Elliott, 56, on May 20. She testified he threatened to destroy pictures of her two sons from a prior marriage.

Chicago Veronica Elliott Cecil Elliott Elliott

Top on hogs $31.25

Market note records hog prices at $31.25 top in today's session with a weather update calling for fair skies tonight and tomorrow and cooler temperatures tonight.

Front Work Progress at Dick's Furniture Store

Local notice details daily life in early August. Dick Hayes owner on South Iowa avenue sees Earl Woods and crew advancing brick front work. Ice cream social at St James School Aug 4 at 5 pm offers homemade treats and entertainment. public invited. Several residents traveled or shipped merchandise with regional moves and sales highlighted.

Iowa Avenue Earl Woods Dick Hayes St. James School

Social Thursday Evening and Probate Notice in Washington

Public invited to Social Thursday Evening on August 5 at 7 30 PM featuring Dr E S Davidson First Presbyterian Church and a notice of probate for Edward J Kueneman with Aug 10 hearing at the Washington County District Court. Lula Davies of Wayland noted as business visitor. Mr and Mrs C P Fox sold their home at 1019 N 6th and bought land on South Avenue 6 with a trailer.

Cora Talbott Lola Los Angeles R. L. Badger Oregon City Oregon State OF Iowa Washington County Edward J. Kueneman Court House Washington District Court Said R. R. Noonan Washington, Iowa

Married men in Iowa may buy beer per judge ruling

Des Moines reports Municipal Judge Harry Grund ruled that a married Iowan is considered of majority age for beer purchases. He dismissed charges against William Evans, 20, and tavern operator Al Comito, who were involved in a beer sale to a minor.

Des Moines Harry Grund Iowa William Evans al Comito Evans Comito

Niagara Falls Weight Compared to Yellowstone

A historic note discusses Niagara Falls as only half the weight of the great falls of the Yellowstone Yellowstone National Park.

Niagara Falls Yellowstone Pational Park

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