Washington Fans Name All Star Softball Team Selections
Washington County voters may cast ballots for an All-Star softball team to face the league champions in a post season series this September. Rules require ballots only on official forms and restrict voting to county residents, with two pitchers and one player chosen for each non pitcher position. The process runs through Sept. 11 and includes naming a manager for the All-Star squad.
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Washington
Washington County
Washington Softball League
Washington Journal
The
Journal Today
Journal
c/o
Ning Journal
Iowa
Local Notes Include Dances and Visits Across Iowa
Weekend guests and local events fill the page. Mrs. Lyla Evans of Rock Rapids attended a Des Moines convention as a delegate and speaker. A semi formal dance is set for Tuesday at the Country Club from 10 to 1. Edna and Myra Speaker of Richmond Illinois arrived at Cavender home. Office closed until Sept 1 1948 for veterinary clinic. Eileen Hammen resumes work at Roperta's Beauty Shop after vacation. Ed Simmering and others plan a Colorado trip.
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Lyla Evans
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Olive Miksch
Ainsworth
Evans
American Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines
Softball doubleheader tonight features I. S. A. vs Cubs
A pair of games scheduled for tonight includes I. S. A. facing the Cubs in the opener and the Marines meeting the WWw in the second.
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Cubs
Marines
Outdoor technicians inspire human innovation from nature
Ted Kesting notes Bill Wolfe and outdoorsmen observe topflight professionals in architecture mining engineering medicine tailoring camouflage and military fields. He cites insects and animals as early engineers with devices like drag a ballooning spider and ink launching octopus, asserting camouflage and weaponry ideas trace to natural models and that humans lag behind masters in the field.
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Bill Wolfe
Ordance
Tucker Loses to T R Phillips In City Tourney
T R Phillips advanced in the city golf championship by defeating Gene Tucker in a quarter final at Washington Golf Country Club. Phillips led 2 up after five holes, Tucker fought back to a tie, and Phillips won 3 up 2 as they reached the second nine. Jim Roach faces Phillips in the semi final to meet Bill Hatcher in the final.
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T. R. Phillips
Gene Tucker
Tucker
T.R. Phillips
Washington Golf Country Club
T. R
Gene
Principles of wildlife inspired man in design
The author reflects on nature's innovations from fins as rudders to buoyancy and teardrop shapes reducing resistance. He notes how wildlife anticipated human needs long before modern engineering and urges readers outdoors to observe these evident principles in animals and their behaviors.
Bremer's of Iowa City Wins VFW Softball Tourney
A large crowd watched Bremer's of Iowa City win the VFW softball tournament title at the armory field by beating the Washington Cubs 11 to 7. Earlier rounds saw the Cubs defeat Indian Creek 16 to 6 and later beat the Marines 8 to 5, with Bremer's 10 to 7 over the VFW.
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Armory Field
Bremer's
Iowa City
V.F.W
Washington Cubs
Indian Creek
Marines
Richmond Merchants
Washington V.F.W
Shellabargers
Columbus Junction
Cubs
Centipede’s True Leg Count Surpasses Hundred
The World Book encyclopedia notes that centipedes are misnamed since adults can have up to 340 legs and juveniles may have as few as 14 legs.
Wednesday Deadline For Tourney Play
City committee reminds players that all second round matches must finish by Wednesday evening August 11. Finals in all flights set for Sunday August 15 and entrants who have not played preliminaries are urged to arrange them promptly.
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Jim Roach
T. R
Bill Hatcher
Wayne Chamberlin
Darrel Ross
Nate Young
Clayton Bear
Della Whiting Visits Roscoe Family Ties Return
Mrs. Della Whiting, with daughter Maggie Allen in Roscoe Illinois, returns with another daughter Mrs. Harry Turner for an extended visit. Washington Fruit Market advertises apricots bananas and cantaloupe with prices and no limit. Dorothy Putman takes a week off from duties in the office of R. R. Noonan, district court clerk.
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Della Whiting
Maggie Allen
Roscoe, Illinois
Harry Turner
Washington
Dorothy Putman
R. R. Noonan
Hospital Admissions And Births And Caution On Beans
At the hospital Saturday Charles Davis and John Dickinson and Clyde Krile are listed as surgical or fairfield or med admissions with Mrs Leo Greiner. Births yesterday include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wayne Wolfe. A safety warning notes home canned string beans can be many times more poisonous than a cobra bite.
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Leo Greiner Keota
John Dickinson
Fairfield
Clyde Krile Wellman
Wayne Wolfe
Edison Used Whistle Telegraph Across River
Edison employed a locomotive whistle to telegraph between Sarnia Ontario and Port Huron Michigan after a cable broke, restoring cross river signaling.
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Edison
Sarnia
Ontario
Port Huron
Mich
Royal Neighbors and Community Notes From Columbus Junction
The Royal Neighbors lodge met with Mrs. Hattie Browning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howell of Davenport bought the William Gunnells property on West Hill and move Monday. Edith Orr of Columbus Junction State Bank returns from a two week vacation visiting family in Storm Lake. Descent reunion for August Wehmeyer set for August 15 at Columbus Junction park. Street concert by Columbus Junction band to be held August 11. Captain and Mrs. G C McDonald and daughters visit from Cresaptown Md. They also spent time at Cass Lake Minn. E H Hanft returns from visits in Michigan and Indiana.
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Royal Neighbors Lodge
Hattie Browning
Charles Howell
Davenport
William Gunnells
West Hill
Edith Orr
Columbus Junction State Bank
H. E. Orr
A. E. Harrison
Storm Lake
Helen Orr
E. S. Beauchamp
Winfield
Jennie Lee
Lee
Carl Weber
Lynn
Christopher
New York City
G. W. Weber
Mt. Vernon
August Wehmeyer
Columbus Junction
Earl Eversmeyer
Warren May
G. C McDon
Proper Wool Fleece Care Boosts Flock Income
Careful fleece handling boosts earnings for flock owners. Keep wool dry and clean, separate wet or stained locks, and tie fleeces individually. Sort and pack all fleeces by condition, including black, burr, or dead wool.
Brighton Lumber Company Dissolved by Unanimous Vote
Notice states Brighton Lumber Company an Iowa corporation with principal office at Brighton Iowa is dissolved under its articles of incorporation by unanimous stockholders vote. W A Logan president and James Huiskamp Jr secretary sign. Publication dates July 19 26 August 2 9.
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Brighton Lumber Company
Iowa
Brighton
W. A. Logan
James Huiskamp, Jr
Widow files 250000 suit over ambassador death
The widow Mariquita Atcheson filed in U S District Court a $250 000 damage suit against the Federal Government citing negligence in the August plane crash that killed Ambassador George C Atcheson Jr, an adviser to Gen Douglas MacArthur in Japan.
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San Francisco
George C. Atcheson, Jr
Douglas MacArthur
Japan
U. S. District Court
Atcheson
Mariquita Atcheson
Suitor Charged With Kidnapping Despite Wedding Plan
Herman Hopper of Mitchell Indiana, 21, is charged with kidnapping Betsie Bartlett, 16, after the couple vanished a week ago. Bartlett’s father pressed the charge. Hopper was jailed on 3060 dollar bond. Hopper sought withdrawal of the charge so they could marry, but prosecutor Thomas Shout said the case stands until next month’s court session.
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Bedford
Ind
Herman Hopper
Mitchell
Hopper
Bessie Bartlett
Cccuple
Indianapolis
Bartlett
Thomas Shout
Shout
Anatomic Fact Anatomicists Find Men Shorter At Day’s End
Scientists report humans are slightly shorter in the evening than in the morning due to spinal compression and posture changes. The finding highlights daily body dynamics and may influence seating and footwear choices.
Washington Evening Journal masthead details
Publication line lists editors managers and staff for Washington Iowa paper with notes on publication schedule and associations. It includes UPI Leased Wire Inland Daily Press membership and circulation audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Subscription rates show carrier and mail options within Iowa and outside Iowa.
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Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charlies Morris
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Post
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of
Perth
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Wayne Chamberlain
Dallas Chamberlain
John Lee
Bob Hoileau
Kenneth Dunwoody
Charles Crull
Norbert Norris
Art Brown
Homer Herron
Jim Gallagher
Don Kiesey
Bill Boshart
Augie Baayen
Don McClure
Dale Booth
Mer
Duane Earls
Daryl Burham
Claude Goldsmith
Leonard Booy
Dick Crandall
Don Custer
Leo Mangold
William Glandon
Dick Dawes
Joe Green
Dick Moore
Roy Fields
Bob Anderson
Paul Snakenberg
Dave Browning
Bill Putman
Paul Maxwell
Leland Schmitt
Jerald DeLong
Lyle Ross
John Green
Bob Livingston
Norman Shalla
Jim Bey
Hill Reed
Paul Brock Dale Brotherton
Sam Batterson
C.f.w
Mike Lee
Don Orr
Lester McFadden
Dale Fuhr
Bob Lowe
Don Knight
Allen Hampsher
Don Bealer
Dick Dawson
Raymond Davis
Bill Cole
Mort Carr
Cecil Long
Daryl Pearson
Marvin Buckwalter
Art Edmondson
Bill Edmondson
Cal Little
Verle Mitchell
Hal Longer
Dale Hyde
Glenn Murphy
Bob Dunbar
Bill Patterson
Bob Clark
Duane Redlinger
Bob Bostwick
Ronald Cole
Kari Fisher
Mgr. Westchester
Tohn Hotle
Jerry Cherry
Junior Bauer
Joe Bauer
Tom Butler
Jim Seethout
Dick Fisher
Bill Rief
T. Cady
M. Trier
Orris Carr
Jack Zook
Earl Duvall
Dale Engel
John Hough
Mgr
Mary
Cali
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Edna and
Myra Speaker
Richmond, Ill
Cavender
C. E. Bassler
Bill Kiesey
Grinnell
Mr. Kiesey
Addie Thompson
New Plymouth
Dodge
DeSoto & Chrysler Truck Motors
Ross Motor Service
Eileen Hammen
Roperta
Ed Simmering
W. J. Keifer
Alice McDaniel
Colorado
Howard Kerr
Booth & Horak Footwear
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Long Johns
Sugar
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
By Ted Kesting
Hyde
Chamberlin Bros
Sport Shop
Bremer’s
Chamberlin
Chamberlins
Charles Davis
Ical
E. L. Richardson
Ellen Schantz
Sylvia Stout
Fannie Watkins
Dorothy Libe
Lloyd Barnes
Caly
MacArthur Bridge
Illinois
Mississippi River
East St. Louis
Til
Detroit
International Soundphoto
Royal
H. Browning
Ald and Daughters
Cresaptown
Coats
Paramount Coat Company of
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Paramount Company
Jom Duncan
C. Vv. Crall
John W. Lee
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