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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1950

Page

6

Freshwaters and Benners Triumph in City Softball Night

Freshwaters edged IOOF 12 4 as Art Edmondson allowed six hits and Crandall and Burroughs led the offense. Benners turned back VFW 9 7 with an early five run burst aided by five VFW errors, Ramseyer pitching and key hits by Morgan and Knight.

Freshwaters Benner City Greenfield IOOF VFW LOOF Art Edmondson Benners Lee Burroughs Crandall Beuers Ramseyer VIFW Benner Morgan Orr Sweet Murphy Patterson Rory Schmitt McClure Redlinger Fidove Ian Bi Cote Hampsher Little Lowe

Two Ex Cardinal Pitchers Duel as Giants Win 2 0

In a standout pitching duel at Philadelphia two ex Cardinal hurlers met, Jim Hearn of the Giants defeating Lefty Ken Johnson of the Phillies 2 0 on a four hitter. The game highlighted Dyer’s pitching legacy as his former stars shine while others falter in Cincinnati and elsewhere.

New York Cardinal Eddie Dyer Phillies Jim Hearn Giants Ken Johnson Phils Philadelphia Hearn Johnson Brooklyn Erv Faliea Braves Ken Raffensberger Dyer Red Birds Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cubs Cliff Chambers Mel Queen

County Board Proceedings August 2 1950

The Board of Supervisors met on August 2 1950 with Welte Fulton and Morrow present. Minutes from July meetings approved. Numerous county claims listed for payment including supplies, services, and welfare costs. Adjourned subject to call of the Chairman.

Board of Supervisors Welte Fulton Morrow

Pirates Top Chicago 7 4 in Major League Scorecard

In a split results set the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Chicago 7 to 4 while Pittsburgh again beat Chicago 2 to 0. New York trounced Philadelphia 9 to 2 as Brooklyn and Boston met 2 to 2. Cincinnati edged St. Louis 3 to 2, Philadelphia beat New York 5 to 2, Washington won 6 to 5 over Boston, Cleveland over Chicago 5 to 2, and Chicago defeated Cleveland 7 to 5.

Tigers St. Louis Indians Chicago Yankees Athletics Senators Red Sox Bobby Feller White Sox Ray Scarborough Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston Cincinnati Washington Cleveland United Press Boston A Brooklyn Hacia Cincinnati San Sa Detroit Aga Washington St. Louisia

Metal Amalgams Spark Industrial Chemistry Interest

New use of mercury containing metal amalgams emerges in industry for making key chemicals and aiding separation and purification of various metals. The development signals potential advances in chemical manufacturing and materials processing.

Breese to Meet Day in City Women’s Golf Final

Helen Breese earned a spot in the city women’s golf final by an 8 and 7 semifinal win over Jane Whitehead. Mrs. Robert Day reached the final after defeating Mrs. Bill Shannon in their semifinal, setting up a noon showdown.

Helen Breese Robert Day Atmatch Miss Breese Jane Whitehead

Phillips Moothart to Meet in City Golf Championship Final

T. R. Phillips and Jug Moothart advanced to the city men’s golf final at Washington Golf and Country Club by winning their semi finals. Phillips beat Gifford Morrison 7 and 6 while Moothart edged Bus Westermark 1 up on the 18th. The title match is set for next Sunday.

T. R. Phillips Jug’ Moothart Washington Golf and Country Club Mr. Phillips Gifford Morrison Moothart Bus Westermark

Kos Raiders Win Richmond Softball Tourney

The Kos Raiders defeated Hills 13 to 6 to win the Richmond tournament on Sunday evening. Riverside beat North Liberty 12 to 0 in five innings in the consolation game. Hills led early in the finals before Kos Raiders rallied to prevail.

Kos Raiders Hills Richmond Riverside North Liberty Raiders

Chicago Friends In R. J. Williams Home

Crawfordsville Iowa news notes social visits and gatherings as families from Chicago Baylis Davenport Letts Trenton and Darlington attend dinners reunions and hospital calls. Maureen Lee is welcomed as the Miller family names a daughter Suzanne stays with grandparents amid travel and illness scenes in the region.

J. A. Raymond Crawfordsville Richard Thomas Chicago R. I. Williams Judy Robertson R. J. Ogle Baylis Ill Keokuk Clarence Lowe Robert Bobby Cleo Fletcher Larry Kathy Cleo McCoy Earl Lowe Lyk Lowe Bolon Burlington Robert Miller Maureen Lee Suzanne Harold Miller Bruce Leuse Davenport Lee Uease Henry Cheney Oelwe Jor Cheney Pearl McNeil Forrest McNeil Letts Paul Schmitt Tulsa Okla Lewis Thomas Darlington Lee Lease Wallace Sibsey Trenton Ohio

Board of Supervisors Proceedings August 9 1950

The Washington County Board of Supervisors conducted a session on August 9 1950 led by the chairman with Supervisors Welte Fulton and Morrow present. Homestead Credit applications 1 to 3038 were considered except several numbers. the local budget for the county was filed and a hearing date set for the 88th day of August at 10:00 AM with publication of the estimate and hearing notice required by law. The County Auditor was instructed to publish notices in official newspapers at least ten days prior to the hearing. Adjourned subject to call of the chairman.

Board of Supervisors Welte Fulton Morrow Washington County Court House Robert S. Welte Fried Bourgeois

Wheat yields top 100 million bushels in three states

In 1949 Kansas produced 164 million bushels, North Dakota 111 million, and Texas 103 million, each exceeding 100 million bushels. The high output highlights the era of strong wheat production across these states.

Kansas North Dakota Texas

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