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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1952

Page

6

Preacher Roe Relief Boosts Dodgers Hopes

Preacher Roe entered as a reliever for the Dodgers after a slow spell and delivered 22 2-3 scoreless innings. He earned the win as Brooklyn beat the Giants 6–3, closing the gap atop the league standings while other results favored the Reds and Pirates.

Preacher Roe Dodgers Dodger Express Roe Dressen Andy Patko Giants Brooklyn Boston Mat Surkout Reds Cardinals Andy Seminick Pirates Cubs Murty Dickson Indians

Two Tied For Lead In Twilight Loop

In the men s twilight golf league standings Curt s Flirts and Russ s Rustlers remained tied for first after last night s matches. Willie s Nike trailed by a half point and meets Joe s Jugglers next week as the season winds down and pivotal matches loom.

Curt Russ Willie Nike Joe Jack Tracey Rus

Major leagues schedule and standings update

United Press report lists games: New York at Boston Chicago at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Philadelphia St Louis at Cincinnati and night games. American League standings show New York Cleveland Boston Washington Philadelphia Chicago Detroit with winning percentages and records.

New York Boston Chicago Pittsburgh Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Cincinnati W. LL. Pet Cleveland Washington Detroit L. Pet New York Ee Pittsburgh Eell

Indiana Family Is Visiting in Wellman

Mr and Mrs William Zillmer and family of Wellman are hosting a visiting Indiana family in Wellman in this social item from Mrs O B Godber.

Indiana Wellman O. B. Godber William Zillmer

Local families share visits and moves across town

Indianapolis visitor Mrs. T. W. Zillmer joins family. Mr. and Mrs. George Huston spend a few days at the family home. Reffert Hershberger and children visit Hershberger parents Dan and Mrs Miller. Don Swartzendruber sells trailer home to Rev. Broekmeyer and plans to move. Adams family to Wacoma Beach Oregon. Dr. Jack Droz Nas buys the law office building with apartment. Paul Eiman buys north Main street home. Adams furnishings to auction August 16. Marcella Soukup marries Stanley Snider July 26 in Joetown parsonage. Everette Turnipseed dies in Santa Monica boiler explosion. son of Jim and Nettie Turnipseed.

Indianapolis Ind T. W. Zillmer George Huston Don Swartzendruber Rev. Broekmeyer Minnie Maplethorpe North Main Street Arthur Wright California Bob Hitternmillers T. R. Adams Wacoma Beach Oregon Jack Droz Nas Paul Eiman

Wayland Methodist Circuit Church Schedule

Pastors Prof. Lee Underhill and Rev. Paul Textor lead Wayland Methodist Circuit with morning worship at 9 45 and Sunday school at 19 45. Miss Lillian Mongan, superintendent, WSCS meets Thursday at Finley.

Lee Underhill Paul Textor Lillian Mongan WSCS

Births and Dismissals At Local Hospital Today

This morning at the hospital a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Weidner. Also a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Adams of Keota. Dismissals include Leo Sueppel Jr, Mrs J F O'Loughlin, city, Mrs Dale Spears and son of Crawfordsville, and Mrs Sam Neff and daughter of Richland.

Kenneth Weidner Earl Adams Keota Leo Sueppel, Jr J. F. O'Loughlin City Dale Spears Crawfordsville Sam Neff Richland

Sus parents note Blaine B. Goff serving aboard USS Helena

Pte Blaine B Goff USMC son of Mr and Mrs Maynard Goff of Sus Third Ave Washington serves on the heavy cruiser USS Helena with Task Force 77 in Korea. Helena has been on continuous active duty since 1945 and is on its third Far Eastern tour. The cruiser has fired 20 000 rounds into Communist supply lines transport facilities and troop concentrations.

Task Force 77 Korea Helena Blaine B. Goff USMC Maynard Goff Sus Third Ave Washington Far Eastern

Social guests at the Louis Reller home Thursday evening

Mrs. Bessie Stewart and daughter Marie joined Mrs. Etta Swift Mrs. Mary Applegate and Mrs. Joe Shalla for a gathering. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Knotek of Washington and Mrs. H C Reller from Pittsburgh who is a summer guest.

Louis Reller Bessie Stewart Marie Etta Swift Mary Applegate Joe Shalla Joe Knotek Washington H. C. Reller Pittsburgh Penn Rellers

Church Notices For Wayland Area Services

Sunday school at 9 45 John Dill Hulme superintendent. Sunday school 10 Warren Bergh superintendent. Morning worship 11 90 WSCS picnic Thursday in church 2 00 Inter Church Prayer Circle Monday Mennonite church 7 50 The Circuit MYF meets Wayland 7 00 Sunday evening place to be announced Rev J J Pritchard preaches while Prof Lee Underhill on vacation.

Warren Bergh Mrnday MYF Wayland J. J. Pritchard Lee Underhill

Choir Rehearsals Set for Wednesday at 7:30 PM

Robert Ferrell, director of the Methodist church choir, announced that choir rehearsals will resume at the church on Wednesday evening at 7:30. Mrs. Robert Meeker of Columbus Junction visits her parents as Mr. Meeker stays in the Veterans hospital in Iowa City, room 4-W-108, until later this month. Ruth M. Michels of Washington nears completion of a Spanish graduate program in Spain with Middlebury College. Commencement exercises are scheduled for August.

Robert Ferrell Methodist Church Robert Meeker Columbus Junction Clarence Johnson Meeker Veteran's Hospital Iowa City Ruth M. Michels Washington Graduate Spain Middlebury College of Middlebury

Perfume Costs in Madame de Pompadour's Household

In the era of Madame de Pompadour perfumes were highly favored and formed a major portion of the lady's expenses. Reports claim perfume expenditures reached about $100,000 in a single year.

Madame de Pompadour

Leis of Peacock Feathers Shells and Nuts Shape Island Style

Hawaii uses three main leis at parties and pageants. Old timers treasure feather leis worn in hair or on hats while shell and kukui nut leis remain popular. Travelers glimpse all three varieties in island celebrations.

Islands

Citizens urged to speak up in local and national elections

A call to action encourages residents to express views on candidates and issues amid concerns about apathy and machine politicians. Merchants and shopkeepers are urged to demonstrate the value of individual enterprise and civic participation.

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