Dodgers Rally Twice to Top Cubs as Giants Fall Twice
Dodgers celebrate a double victory over the Cubs 3 2 and 9 1 highlighting a late rally and home run barrage. Giants drop two to last place Pirates 7 6 and 10 6, ending momentum on New York pennant hopes. Roy Campanella sparks opening win with bases loaded single. John Rutherford wins as starter in second, Duke Snider and Jackie Robinson homer.
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Giants
Dodgers
Brooklyn Bridge
New York
Cubs
Roy Campanella
Tix
Brook Ivan
Cults
Hank Sauer
Brooks
John Rutherford
Carl Erskine
Doling
Duke Snider
Ella Walder Featured In Columbus Junction Wrestling Show
Ella Walder aged 26 named girl grappler of the month in Boxing and Wrestling magazine. She appears on the Columbus Junction show Tuesday night to face Ellen Olsen of Philadelphia in a featured ladies bout. Walder is rated number two contender for the title held by Mildred Burke.
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Ella Walder
Columbus Junction
Ella
Ellen Olsen
Philadelphia
Columbus Junction Tir
Mildred Burke
Sox Fall as Tigers Blank Red Sox in Rained Doubleheader
Doby hit his word while Gus Zernial collected his 19th as the A's defeated the Red Sox. Detroit shut out Boston 6 to 0, ending a slide for the last-place club. The White Sox and Senators opened a doubleheader with an 0 to 0 eight inning tie before rain halted play.
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Doby
Gus Zernial
Red Sox
Detroit
White Sox
Senators
Local family updates travelers and military moves
Mrs. Silas Ross and her son Nate returned from a visit to Harold in Columbus Junction Kenneth in Moline and daughter Mrs. Woods in Davenport. Nate went home to Missouri Valley. Pvt. Victor Thomonson left Muscatine for Camp Kilmer to await overseas assignment. Mrs Thompson stays in Washington employed by the Iowa Continental Telephone Co.
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Silas Ross
Nate
Harold
Columbus Junction
Kenneth
Moline
C. H. Woods
Davenport
Nate Ross
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Victor Thomonson
Muscatine
Camp Kilmer
N. J
Thompson
Washington
Iowa Continental Telephone Company
Odds and Ends of a Haystack Exchange
A brief exchange notes misfortune and fortune tied to a haystack and a pitchfork within. The dialogue hints at a sequence of events linking bad luck to a hazard in the stack. No dates or places are provided.
Snead Captures Top Money in Chicago Golf Open
Snead won the All-American Open at Tam O Shanter in Chicago amid a rainstorm that halted play. He posted a final 65 under par to overcome a one stroke lead by Tommy Bolt and others, despite a third round 74 and challenging conditions.
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Snead
Tommy Bolt
Barham
N. C
Sam Snoozed
Local residents attend workshops and visit relatives in Iowa
Mrs Payne Marshall of the county welfare office in Iowa City will attend a two week social work workshop at the University. Larry Foster and daughter Fredene left for a two week Canadian Rockies vacation. Esther Bauer of Davenport visited State Teachers College Cedar Falls. Keith Wikoff and family returned from Denver. Victor Peiffer and Pat hosted dinner with Marvin McClure near Webster. Bertha Ross and Bette Teall visiting in Joe Falk home. William Goodwin family hosted by Delmar Lendt and others in Pleasant Ridge. Charles and Marriann returned from grandparents. Robert Lee Wheeler visited Crawfordsville. Frank Zaring and son Chris visiting from Kankakee Illinois.
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Payne Marshall
Iowa City
Larry Foster
Fredene
Canadian Rockies
North
Esther Bauer
Davenport
West Chester
Vircinta Kaska
Eollege
Cedar Falls
Keith Wikoff
Denver
Colo
Victor .Peiffer
Pat
Marvin McClure
Stephen Peiffer
Webster
Bertha Ross
Memphis
Bette Teall
Northwood
Iowa
Joe Falk
Ruth Simpson
California
William Goodwin
Buffalo
Clarence Goodwin
Pleasant Ridge
Goodwin
Delmar Lendt
Tipton
Elsie Welsh
Silvis, HL
Charles
Marriann
Robert Lee Wheeler
Crawfordsville
Frank Zaring
Chris
Kankakee
Til
Glenn Zaring
Truman’s Missouri stop contrasts with national campaign noise
In a speech at the California State Republican Central Committee Convention, the Democratic nominee was denounced as beholden to the men who nominated him. Truman, focused on Missouri politics, ignored his name being hotly debated in campaign circles.
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California
Republican Central Committee
Truman
Thelo
Missouri
Acheson Opens Pacific Security Conference In Hawaii
In Honolulu the foreign ministers of the United States Australia and New Zealand begin the Pacific Mutual Security Conference at Kaneohe Marine Air Station. They aim to solidify a unified pledge against armed aggression and set up the machinery for the tri partite agreement signed in San Francisco last September.
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Honolulu
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Dean Acheson
Richard G. Casey
T. C. Webb
Kanehe Marine Air Station
Pearl Harbor
San Francisco
National Guard roster page listing ranks and names
A historical page lists National Guard personnel including sergeants corporals and privates with full names such as L. Denison J. Green R. Holmes F. Mitchell and many others across ranks. The long roster includes First Class Private and Private entries with dozens of individuals.
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John H. Green
Richard L. Holmes
Forest W. Mitchell
Warren E. Stewart
John M. Beenblossom, Jr
Donald J. Dempsey
Robert D. Garrett
Robert L. Gerot
John C. Mangold
John L. Mann
Ralph R. Moothart
Scott B. Orris
Grant W. Walker
Russell E. Taylor
Theodore R. Watts
Owen W White
Jim EF
Arthur Clinton E. Boshart
Don H. Siegel
Jim D. Thoma
Eugene A. Wead
Kenneth W. Young
William A. Gilchrist
Donald D. Goodwin
Richard L. Jugenheimer
Donata J. Knottnerus
Leo C. Mangold Jr
Melvin P. Messer
Robert N Miller
Samuel R. Orris
James W Soethout
Franklin P. Stout
Ralph L. Stout
George J. Watson
Jene R. Wehr
Robert C. White
George W. Brush
Max W. Givens
Richard W. Owen
Allen K. Simmering
James A Loder
George F. Simpson
Marion W. Wehr
Curtis P. York
Convention feature brings Want Adi rade to local post
The event showcases Want Adi rade as a convention feature representing the local post. In the afternoon they plan to attend a convention session.
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Rade
Hospital Births and Admissions List
At The Hospital Births Yesterday Mr and Mrs Harold Hall of Ainsworth a son Mr and Mrs Lester Chorpening route 3 a son last night Mr and Mrs Everette Miller of Washington a son this morning Admitted Last night Ralph Krantz of Ainsworth surgical This morning Mrs Emma Humston medical Yesterday Mrs Mary Koche Brighton Eddie Sueppel of Washington
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Harold Hall
Ainsworth
Lester Chorpening
Everette Miller
Washington
Ralph Krantz
Surgical
Emma Humston
Medical
Mary Koche
Brighton
Eddie Sueppel
YMCA YWCA to Host Reception For Terry Olin
Ten years ago today the YMCA and YWCA announced a joint reception honoring Secretary and Mrs. Terry Olin. The event will be held Friday evening in the lobby of the Y.
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Terry Olin
YMCA
YWCA
Fife and Drum Corps Headed to Cedar Rapids
Martin Whittaker Bob Sehulty and Jesse and Don Radda travel to Cedar Rapids tomorrow as a fife and drum corps to participate in the American Legion pa.
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Martin Whittaker
Bob Sehulty
Jesse
Don Radda
Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Window Glass and Paint Stock Found in Warehouse
A complete stock of window glass and paint is reported on hand in the warehouse. The collection covers multiple sizes and finishes, suggesting readiness for diverse remodeling projects. Local buyers are invited to inquire about quantities and pricing.
Weather Outlook Mostly Fair Tonight and Tuesday
The forecast calls for mostly fair conditions tonight and Tuesday. Cooler temperatures are expected in eastern areas as a shallow high moves in from the east.
Mrs Sheets Buys Harry Mayo Property At 421 West Main
Mrs Anna Sheets purchased the Harry Mayo property at 421 West Main and will take possession on September 1. She currently works at University hospital in Iowa City and will not establish a permanent residence here yet. Her son Delmar will visit as needed while she works five days weekly in Iowa City. The Mayes plan to move back to Sigourney soon. Mr and Mrs B C Simmering and Betty Pettavino returned to Washington after attending a Coast To Coast dealers convention. Shirley Blattner visits from Ottumwa for vacation, employed in a local Ottumwa medical laboratory.
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Anna Sheets
Harry Mayo
West Main
Keota
University Hospital
Iowa City
Sheets
Delmar
Mayes
Sigourney
8. C. Simmering
Betty Pettavino
Washington
Hotel Bismarck
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