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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1952

Page

8

Indians Only One Game Away From Top Place

The Indians crushed the White Sox 18 to 8 as Cleveland pitchers built a 10-run fourth inning rally and moved within one game of first place behind the Yankees. Cleveland named Steve Gromek to start against Boston while Garcia and Feller prepared for the Yankee series.

Indians United Press Yankees Casey Stengel Allie Reynolds Vic Raschi Cleveland Lriday Tom Gorman White Sox Johnny Schmitz Johnny Sain Voss Sain Lehmitz New York Steve Gromek Boston Mike Garcia Bobby Feller

Night softball slate at Greenfield with Hot-N-Tots visit

Tonight two softball games open a busy schedule on the local diamond. Friday features a Stewart & Crone doubleheader against Iowa Electric, while Sunday at 8:30 p.m. the Hot-N-Tots of Des Moines meet Stewart & Crone. admission 50 and 25 cents. McCleery-Cumming also plays in Brighton at 9 o'clock tonight.

Greenfield Des Moines Stewart & Crone Iowa Electric Muscatine McCleery-Cumming Brighton

Births and dismissals reported at area hospital

At the hospital this morning Mr and Mrs Harley Cole of Washington welcomed a daughter and Mr and Mrs Robert Schneider of Columbus Junction welcomed a daughter. Dismissed today were George Hinshaw of Richland and Robert Skubal of Ainsworth.

Harley Cole Washington Robert Schneider Columbus Junction George Hinshaw Richland Robert Skubal Ainsworth Mrs. Lloyd Harry Fort Worth, Tex Olive Watson George and Sue

Jack Hall Set for Sunday Exhibition at Local Country Club

Iowa golf star Jack Hall, longtime Waveland pro from Des Moines, will host an exhibition match at 1 30 p m Sunday at the country club with a post match clinic near the clubhouse. Charles Wiele notes the course is in excellent shape and spectators can watch a top golfer in action. No admission fee for the exhibition or clinic. Opponents to be announced.

Iowa Jack Hall Waveland Des Moines Charles Wiele Hall

Major Leagues Night Schedule Featuring Five Pairings

The Major Leagues list shows eight evening games including St. Louis at Washington Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago and Boston at St. Louis with all games slated for night time.

St. Louis Washington Chicago New York Cleveland Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh United Press L. Ver Philadelphia Detroit Cincinnati

4‑H Chooses Home Economics Champion for County

Ten years ago Viola Marek was chosen yesterday from all four‑H girls in the county as the home economics champion. Marie Wright was selected as reserve by the committee after the 4‑H club picnic.

Viola Marek Marie Wright

Washington Demons face tough schedule opener on Sept 12

Washington high school football announces a challenging slate for the season under new head coach Carl Paetz with assistants Zeke Hogeland and Bob McLaughlin. Practice starts Aug 25 after IAIA rules limit pre season sessions, with open enrollment for players in the locker rooms this week.

Washington Little Six Iowa Carl Paetz Zeke Hogeland Bob McLaughlin Hogeland Iowa High School Athletic Association Washington High School Paetz Centerville Oskalooss

Youth Killed Two Hurt In Highway 92 Crash East Of Knoxville

Keith Roebuck an 18 year old from Dallas was killed when a truck struck his car broadside on Highway 92 three miles east of Knoxville. Two 16 year olds from Dallas and Knoxville were injured one critically. Sheriff Van Hemert said Roebuck attempted to pass a slowed car on a narrow bridge. The semi driver Frank Springer of Cape Girardeau Missouri suffered possible broken ribs in the collision.

Knoxville Keith Roebuck Dallas Here John Burnett Joe Bloodie Jim van Hemert Roebuck van Hemert Frank Springmeyer Cape Girardeau

Ancient electrum used in ancient world alloy of gold and silver

The ancient world widely employed electrum a natural alloy of gold and silver. It served for currency ornaments and ceremonial items reflecting early metallurgical practices and trade networks.

Local visitors and polio update inked in Wayne counties

Margaret Applegate and Elizabeth Woods visited Des Moines on Wednesday. Denny Hall, 11, and Linda Hall, 10 months, with polio cases were reported from Forest City hospital. Many local families hosted relatives and traveled to Leech Lake Minnesota for vacations over several weeks.

Margaret Applegate Elizabeth Woods Des Moines B. C. Hall Waukon Iowa Denny Forest City

Wayland School To Open on September 2

Wayland Consolidated School will begin the 1952 53 term on Tuesday September 2 with a forenoon session and afternoon teacher conferences. Bus service changes its own buses. lunch 25 cents with ten meal tickets for 2 dollars. New staff include Elmer Panknin, Ruth Ratken and Dean Swearingen. vocational agriculture added. evening classes planned. Improvements include a cement lot and new cabinets.

George E. Boller Wayland Wayland Consolidated Charles Wayne Carter Roy Mullenax Jack Williams Mildred Gisel Ray Crawford Ruth Ratiken Dean Swearingen Helen H. Carter Neville Cox Myrtle Elder Mary Menderson Alma Conrad Evelyn Roth Della Boshart Gladys Stilwell Elmer Panknin Ruth Ratken Jake Christner Dan Orendorff Jemima MacClintic Bertha Shumaker Stella Kauffman Alice Roth Sherman Umphrey Glenn Imboff Johenny Masi Vernon Stauffer Bill Freeman Jesse Roth Suimmer

West Virginia Leads in Bituminous Coal Output Since 1931

Since 1931 West Virginia has held the lead in bituminous coal production as a key energy resource. The state's miners and industry have sustained a long standing position in national output, shaping regional economic trends.

West Virginia

Brighton Residents Attend Friends Church Meetings

Brighten residents from Pleasant Plain community join Friends yearly meeting in Oskaloosa. Names include Clyde Coffin Floyd Johnson Arlene Hoskins and Alfred McCracken among attendees. Also notes Moore reunion at Oskaloosa and various local visits and travel as families vacation explore fairs and homes.

Brighton Friends Church Edna

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