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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
2
Mrs Krigbaum Returns Home After Urbana Visit
Mrs. William Krigbaum returns to her Urbana Illinois home after a month long stay with the Wolfe family. Mr Krigbaum had earlier visited for a week with the Wolfe family. Mrs C W Stewart goes to Evanston Illinois for a sev eral days visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Krigbaum
Urbana
Illinois
C. H. Wolfe
Mr. Krigbaum
Wolfe
Local folk return visits and travel notices
Mr and Mrs Tom Wolfe and Tommy Lee of Des Moines return ed after visiting in the C H Wolfe home. Mr and Mrs Russell E Beard and children Dale Kay Bren da returned to Phoenix after an extended visit with Mrs Beard s mother Mrs Marietta Workman. Nearby visitors include the McGraw families from Middletown Ohio and Falmouth Kentucky. Sunday visitors were Blair Seldon Earl McGraw Murphy Irwin and others from Monmouth Davenport and Haskins. Elizabeth Irwin returned home from Mercer Penn after summer with the Thompsons in Mercer. George Stokes and family left for Ottumwa last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wolfe
Tommy Lee
Des Moines
C. H Wolfe
Russell E. Beard
Dale
Kay
Brenda
Phoenix
Arizona
Robert McGraw
Middletown
Ohio
W. W. McGraw
Raymond
Falmouth
Kentucky
Tom McGraw
John Blair
Nadine
Bill Seldon
Jimmie
Monmouth, Ill
Earl McGraw
Davenport
George Murphy
Marilyn
Peggy
Haskins
Elizabeth Irwin
Mercer
Penn
Mrs. Thompson
Breese and Shannon Reach Women's Golf Finals in City Tourney
Helen Breese and Elizabeth Shannon advance to the city golf final set for Sunday August 15 after narrow semifinal wins. Breese beat Modred Westerman seven up six, Shannon defeated Bonnie Simpson five up four, each holding one prior win in two past meetings. The event is marked by the broader finals across all flights following a period of local sports activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Breese
Elizabeth Shannon
Helen
Modred Westermark
Elizabeth Downing
Bonnie Simpson
Elizabeth
Softball Games Tonight Series at Regional Park
First game features Iowa Southern against Brighton and V F W facing Riverside. Friday matchups include Old-Timers versus Marines All-Stars and Bremer's of Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Southern
Brighton
V.F.W
Riverside
Old-Timers
Marines All-Stars
Bremer’s of
Iowa City
Dixiecrats reject Dewey and Wallace in Houston rally
About 6000 throng Sam Houston Coliseum as Thurmond accepts Dixiecrat presidential bid denying talks with Dewey or Wallace. Wright pledges Dixiecrat unity while progressives outside protest with placards and leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Dixiecrat Party
Truman
GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
Henry A. Wallace
J. Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Fielding Wright
Mississippi
Thurmond
Wallace
Dewey
Sam Houston
Wright
Progressive Party
Won by Default: Athletics Clinch 1879 National League Pennant
The Athletics of Philadelphia claimed the National League pennant by forfeits, securing the title by default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletics
Philadelphia
Rookies Behind Dodgers Winning Streak Tells 11 Outfielders and More
New York August 12 The Dodgers switched lineups daily with 11 outfielders 19 pitchers and multiple infielders and two managers as they ride a four game winning streak. Rackley provided key hits including a ninth inning single to seal a 3 2 win over the Phillies. Other results countrywide saw Braves Cubs Cardinals and White Sox winning as Williams and Musial connected for power while Sewell and Trucks hurled solid games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dodgers
Atomic Bums
Phillies
Brooklyn
Rackley
Erv Palico
Billy Cox
Dodger
Dick Sisler
Eddie Miller
Phils
Braves
Giants
Johnny Sain
Bob Elliott
Cincinnati
Howie Pollet
Reds
Stan
Sewell Downs Cubs
Rip Sewell
Cubs
Dixie Walker
Red Sox
Yankees
Ted Williams
Boston
Philadelphia A’s
Senators
Sam Chapman
Carl Scheib
Cleveland
St. Louis
Joe Gordon
White Sox
Virgil Trucks
Detroit
Sox
Chick Pieretti
Massive Cottonwood Trees Blasted For Roadway Right of Way
In Round Grove on August 12 residents watched a public blasting as two 70 foot cottonwood trees near the Lloyd Enke residence were felled. Workers used dynamite at the root line with heavy equipment and highline wires lowered. dirt flew, the house required cleaning, and the right of way was cleared for road machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skubal
Round Grove
Lloyd Enke
Eakes House
Fungi Classified By Life Style in Plants
Fungi divide into saprophytic species that feed on dead matter and parasitic forms that cause plant diseases. Saprophytes outnumber pathogens, illustrating natural decay balance and plant health impact.
YW Mixers Ready For Wapello Showdown Tonight
Washington's YW Mixers meet at the YW at 6 15 pm for a trip to Wapello. The local girls chase league leadership and aim to rebound from a 5 4 loss to Wapello earlier this season as Morning Sun presses the top spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wapello
Washington
Morning Sun
Wapeilo
Mixers
Charley Thrapp Tops Oats Yield In Area
Charley Thrapp leads this year with an oats average of 67 bushels per acre, followed by Fred Ladehoff at about 65 bushels. The report appears in Dayton Grove dating August 10, with local mentions of visitors and events including Ruth Courter and Irene Kester, and various visits to family and farms in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyall Moore
Dayton Grove
Charley Thrapp
Fred Ladehoff
Ruth Courter
Frenchburg
Kentucky
Irene Kester
Shell Rock
Iowa
M. H. McDowell
H. A. Dusenbery
H. D. Dusenbery
Bill Dusenbery
Miriam Cain
Marengo
Roy Argo
Leonard Mahan
Fairfield
Leonard Bomber
Robert Stephens
Consolidated Products Co
Danville
Ill
Kenneth Cuddeback
McDowell
Ruth Duvall
Wayne Holmes
Walter Duvall
John P. O'Brien
Kasson, Minn
Walter Jensen
Dora Michner
Iowa City
Frank Tucker
Jim
Ken
Washington
Jim Lehman
Carl Oldfield
Ola Knotts
Virginia
Roy
Bill Flynn
Mercy Hospital
Duvall
Elda Ruth
Patty
Peggy McDowell
Prairie Flower
George Lehman
Mary Ann
Fred Bauer
Joy Bauer
Marjorie Slemmons
Janice Argo
Edgar Slemmons
Arden Moore
University Hospital
Clem Griffith
Frank Mayhew
Harry D. Dusenbery
First U.S. Tariff Imposed in 1790 on Liquor Imports
The United States levied its first tariff in 1790, targeting imports of liquor to raise revenue. This move marked the initial use of tariffs to fund government operations and regulate trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Riverside Notes and Visiting Guests Extend Across Week
Riverside society page lists Mrs Milt Birka visiting Phoenix with Legion Auxiliary card party planned. Various locals host and visit relatives from Iowa to Chicago, with several families tied to St Marys rectory and Rice household. Funeral services for Edward J Kueneman noted among the week’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Cruz
Riverside
Milt Birka
Phoenix
Arizona
Cyrus Birka
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Malay Archipelago and its geography
The Malay Archipelago, Netherlands East Indies, straddles the equator forming a barrier between the Pacific and Indian oceans and a link between Asia and Australia. Its land area exceeds 725,263 square miles making it over two and a half times Texas. Principal islands include Java Sumatra and Borneo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malay Archipelago
Netherlands East Indies
Asia
Australia
Texas
Java
Sumatra
Borneo
Wild Ponies Roam North Carolina Banks Amid Roundup
A few hundred wild ponies continue to roam the outer banks of North Carolina as preparations proceed for the annual roundup, gathering them for shelter and possible relocation. The effort involves local authorities and conservation groups aiming to manage the roaming herds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Stephen Haider Family Visits in Pleasant Ridge
Mr and Mrs Stephen Haider and sons Stephen and John from St Paul Minn spent two weeks visiting relatives and friends in Pleasant Ridge. They traveled by train to Chicago and car to Burlington then on to East Point Georgia before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Woodyard
Pleasant Ridge
Stephen Haider
Stephen
John
St. Paul
Knopp
Carl Knopp
Orval Russell
Haiderg
Burlington
Tony Kauffmap
East Point
Georgia
Martin Immons
Carl Chalupa
Leonard Worrell
Irvin Hesseltine
Perry transfers flag in open boat during Lake Erie battle
In the War of 1812 the flagship Lawrence was shot away and Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry moved his flag to the Niagara. The Niagara later sank and was raised multiple times, rebuilt, and used for a Great Lakes tour before sinking again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Oliver Hazard Perry
U.S.S
Niagara
Navy
Great Lakes
Misery Bay
Niagara Memorial Commission of
Pennsylvania
Marionette Show Creates Giant Illusion Through Set Scale
Properly staged marionette performance makes puppets and scenery loom large in the minds of spectators. The effect makes the figures seem almost human in size as the backdrop and scenery are coordinated to heighten the illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coorrespond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bob Marble
Bob
Wolf’s Flower Shop
M. & O. Taxi
Marston's
Ainsworth M. E
George Stokes
Ottumwa
Breese
Shannon
Stokes
Theodore Connett
Albia
Marshall Koehler
Folger’s
Mason Zinc
Pengel
CANS
Heinz
Woodbury Soap
Miracle Whip
Times
Brooklyn St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
New York Nee Ie
Birka
Mary Sanders
Fort Madison
Charles B. Rice
Miss Sanders
St. Mary’s
Bernard Jacobsmeier
St. Mary's Church
Forrest Annas
Jewell
Merle Bueu
Ivan Marston
Della Ramsey
Charles Rath
Rath
Ramsey
Calistus Kern
Carl Little
Francis Messenger
John W. Soukup
Fred Lukavsky
Cedar Rapids
Lena Mason
Clyle
Margaret
Ainsworth
Anna Krotz
Alfred Yordi
North Dakota
Walter Yerbury
Rock Island
Albert Kron
Elmo J. Knittel
Earl Walton
Muscatine
Harry Soukup
Toddville
Carl S. Rice
Mary Rice
Ida Kephart
Winters
Calif
Averia
Evelyn Jean Carter
Grace Cae
Orville Carter
Barbara
Joe
Judy
Grace Carter
Evelyn Jean
Harold Humton
Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
Harold Humston
Hesselttine
Karen
Connie
Linda
Lyle
A. H Hesseltine
Crawfordsville
John Woodyard
George Chalupa
U.S.S. Niagara
Aqueduct
Jacqueline Hanan
Priscilla Bint
Aqueduct Race Track
Priscilla
Jacqueline
New York Oval
International Soundphoto
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