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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1948
Page
4
Editorial note on animal protection groups and a contrasting view that some ignore human harm. Cites Proverbs emphasis on mercy to beasts versus cruelty by the wicked. Indicates debate over prioritizing animal welfare over human concerns.
A column blend critiques government subsidies and trust in Russia, comments on minority leadership in organizations, and jokes about urban birds. It cites thoughts from Dr. Fred E. Miller, reactions from Knoxville Express and Rock Rapids Reporter, plus a Fort Wayne News-Sentinel quip about trees and nuts.
A reminiscence piece recounts post Civil War circus visits in Washington with tales from attorney S. W. Livingston and Kilgore family connections. Elephant frolics near the square, Barnum battles in Richmond, a broke circus leaving a lion, and memories of Ringling and Barnum shows in 1892 and 1894 with locals aiding care and memory of show grounds near the Button Factory and stockyards.
Washington Evening Journal details publisher Shannon Co and staff roles with editors and managers listed. It notes publication schedule afternoons except Sundays holidays and two dates, plus post office classification and press association memberships. Subscription rates show 25 cents per week in Washington and 12.5 dollars outside Iowa.
Trophies and prizes from the men and women city golf tourneys will be awarded after a pot luck dinner at the country club. Mrs. N. B. Westermark says the event follows a four o clock golf start with a 7:00 p m dinner. Joe Cheves will lead a husband and wife team tournament for special prizes plus individual awards for nonparticipants. Several ladies’ volt ties from last Ladies Day will be played off. Members are asked to bring table service sandwiches and a dish to pass. coffee will be provided.
New York August 17 UP The nation mourns the passing of Babe Ruth the home run king reactions pour in from President Truman Hoover Dewey Warren and DiMaggio. Messages call Ruth a hero great American and a sportsman whose equal may never be reached. DiMaggio recalls his hardship and inability to attend Ruth’s early exhibition game due to poverty.
Seven softball teams have signed up for a Sunday tournament at the armory field to raise funds for Marine Corps League delegates. Teams include the Marines and Cubs of Washington, Bremer's Iowa City squad, Columbus Jet VFW, Olds, Wellman Merchants, Crawfordsville Owls, and an East Seventh Street venue for the eighth team. A large crowd attended with reports of a busy morning train and an especially fine circus parade.
In a rough opener at Green Field the LS A sluggers built an early lead but errors and sloppy fielding allowed the Marines to slip ahead and win 9 to 8 in the first game of a doubleheader. Putman produced a clutch three hit effort in the Cubs’ second game win, tipping the scales for West Chester with a late drive.
Washington's YW Mixers softball team plays their last game at 6 15 tonight at the YMCA en route to Morning Sun. The clubs share first place as Morning Sun visited and won 8 4 earlier in the season. The Mixers hope for a stronger road showing and a season title bid.
The Dodgers beat the Braves 6 to 2 in Boston to trim the gap to two games as Brooklyn gained a crucial series win. St Louis moved within two and a half games with a 9 to 7 victory over the Cubs, while Cincinnati toppled Pittsburgh 5 to 2 behind Johnny Vander Meer.
Key Largo is the largest of the upper Florida Keys and is linked to the mainland by an automobile bridge. The note highlights the road link enabling transport between the island and the mainland.
Tonight at 7:30 the Cubs meet Indian Creek in the first game. At 8 they play Illinois U against Kaiona in the second contest.
Latest figures show American consumers used 382 eggs per person in the past year, reflecting steady per capita intake across the United States.
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