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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1949
Page
6
A description of catalytic cracking as a major advance in conserving petroleum. The process reportedly splits three gallons of usable output from every one gallon refined, reducing waste and yielding higher octane gasoline. The apparatus is described as labyrinthine, underscoring the engineering feat.
Washington Iowa based ASKINGTON EVENING JOURNAL lists Shannon Elder Co publishers and staff roles. It notes publication afternoons except Sunday and lists subscription rates of 13.50 per year in Washington by carrier.
An instrument purporting to be the last will of Edna Ross deceased dated April 6 1944 was filed and read. A hearing to prove the will is set for August 15 1949 at 9 00 o clock A M at the Washington County Court House before the District Court or the Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated. R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court is named as issuer.
Joe Hatten pitched seven strong innings to beat Cincinnati 7 0 in game one and saved the 2 1 victory in game two for Brooklyn. The Dodgers tied St Louis atop the NL at 63 39 as Red Munger led St Louis in a 9 1 win over the Giants. Jackie Robinson Gil Hodges Bruce Edwards and Spider Jorgensen contributed key hits. Yanks walloped the Browns 20 2 while Hank Bauer Joe DiMaggio and Phil Rizzuto paced the attack. Yogi Berra left with a fractured thumb. Dom DiMaggio extended his hitting streak to 34 games as Boston and Detroit split.
Standings and results from the major leagues show Brooklyn and New York tied atop the National League with records of 63–39. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh follow, while Chicago and Cincinnati trail. In the American League, New York leads at 65–37 with Cleveland 60–43 close behind. several games are listed as played, with notable outcomes including Detroit and St. Louis wins.
Keota and nearby towns celebrate birthdays across families including Sharon Fisher six, Bill Fisher Ned’s son, Norman Shalla, Delmer Oldfield Pilotburg, Elizabeth Yoder Dublin, Everette Green Keola, Edith Canott, Frank Sehaad, and Anita Fish eight with multiple other August 8 observances. The Hahn couple in Crawfordsville mark their thirteenth wedding anniversary.
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