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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1950
Page
5
Ezzard Charles aims to stop Freddie Beshore within three rounds in Memorial Auditorium Buffalo. The Cincinnati challenger, returning after 10 months, seeks a quick win to bolster a future NY bout with Joe Louis and boost potential gate receipts over $500 000.
Birthday greetings go to Mrs. W. L. Clapp and Mrs. E A Conner with daughter Nancy born August 14. Several locals including Mrs H C Ward Mrs W O Pratt Bob Clark Marshal Koehler Miss Ainsworth Mrs W J Stevens Jack Rommel Mrs Donald Nichols Paul Brock and Mrs Fay Cherwinker observe birthdays today. Richard Rowland Winga turns 11 as son of Mr and Mrs John Winga. Maurice Henry celebrate anniversary from 1943. Ralph Beauchamp of Crawfordsville also celebrates on this date.
Walnut Iowa reports Larry and Ronald Burroughs visiting their Aunt and Uncle Mr and Mrs Harold Swick in Brighton for several days this week. Mary Burroughs called at the Ralph Chorpening home Wednesday evening. Callers Thursday morning were Mr and Mrs Harry Chorpening.
In Cleveland, the Indians seek a series win behind Art Houtteman as Detroit pressures for a league lead. A win would cut the gap to 1.5 games. a Tigers victory could reclaim top spot. The game features a pitching duel between Houtteman and Hal Newhouser.
Anderson and Richard. Lloyd McKay celebrated his birthday with Mr and Mrs Elmer Wolfe and family as guests. Marilyn Robertson visited Grandmother Alliman at Wayland from Sunday to Wednesday evening. Kenneth Cline helped Luther Crom bale straw. Ann Fagen visited at the Lynn Wertz home last week. Mr and Mrs William Deltz of Philadelphia visited at the Lynn Wertz home. Mr and Mrs C H McCabe Jr of Chicago were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Richard W Longer. In Cline Home Ivan Shull spent Wednesday at the Earl Cline home. Mrs John Kurtz spent Tue and Wed at the Carl Nelson home. Sevilla Nelson spent Mon night at Gladys Malmberg and attended the CFA picnic at Mt Pleasant with the Malmberg family, Mr and Mrs Charles McKay, Mr Lyle Wilson and daughters, and Mr and Mrs Everette Lewis at the REA picnic.
Lawrence Massachusetts records show health insurance for Pacific Mills employees dating back nearly a century. Workers paid two cents weekly into the relief fund when balances dipped below 1.09 dollars, securing free medical care and 2.50 dollars weekly for those unable to work due to illness.
In Greenfield last night the Merchantettes beat the Yellow Sox 5 to 2 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Duncan Tom Cats then defeated the Drive Inns 7 to 4 with Dickinson pitching for the winners and McConnell taking the loss.
In Fort Worth Texas two accident investigation officers waited for a signal when three cars collided at an intersection. Officers T J Cassidy Jr and B D Parten were on scene to assist and assess the incident.
Mrs. Robert Day won the Washington city women's golf championship with a 1 up decision over Helen Breese on the 19th green after a tightly contested 18 holes. Neither player gained a clear edge, each tying when trailing, until Day sank a perfect approach on 19 to seal the title as Breese failed to hole out from the edge of the green.
The first major hurricane of the season, at 90 mph winds, was tracked at 25.2 N 67.0 W, about 720 miles east-southeast of Miami, moving northwest at roughly 10 mph. Forecasters warned the storm could alter course before approaching Florida.
A brief notice notes caution hours after a ship ping in the area. Authorities advise staying alert as officials monitor the vicinity for further signals or developments.
Charles Wiele the country club pro announced a handicap mens tournament open to men with at least 19 handicap score cards. Pairings will be announced in Monday's Journal with a Sunday night deadline by phone to the country club. Handicaps use the 10 lowest scores and pairings follow a numerical draw.
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