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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1949
Page
4
A column mixes reflections on crown symbolism, aging homes for the elderly, and everyday life motifs. It critiques royal mockery of the cross, cites a practical fix for household torn asunder by tape, and notes diverse thoughts from a farm to interstate traffic as readers ponder ambition, charity bequests, and journeys.
Stanley Miller of Los Angeles recalls Mart Miller founder of Washington’s first modern full page ads and his kinship to Maxwell Miller and M. P. Miller. He notes Col. Robert McCormick’s purchase of the Washington Times-Herald and Bazy McCormick’s rise to publisher, plus other family connections across Chicago, Rockford, Iowa City and Los Angeles.
The Iowa City Cards defeated the Stewart and Crone All Stars 2-1 at Green Field in seven innings. Reberry pitched fast, Edmonson allowed six hits and two runs, while Wagner and Paterson stood out in fielding plays for the Cardinals. Benner Tea upset the Cubs 9-7 in six innings as Lyle Ross struggled for the Cubs but Benner’s bats surged late.
Boston riders Ted Williams and Mel Parnell fueled a doubleheader sweep over Chicago, 11–4 and 10–7, trimming New York’s lead to a game and a half. Parnell earned his 20th win, Williams collected two homers and three singles, as Boston rebounded while several AL wins shifted the standings.
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports 1948 highway grade crossing fatalities fell to an all time low since 1940 with 1 355 deaths a one percent drop from 1947. Injuries reached 4 054 in 1948 a 0 15 percent rise from 1947.
Baseball standings and results from yesterday show St Louis beating New York 4 to 2 and Chicago topping Brooklyn 4 to 2. Current games listed include St Louis at New York, Chicago at Brooklyn, and Cincinnati at Boston with several other matchups.
Pairings for the city wide men's golf tournament will be announced early next week officials said. The delay stems from contracting all entrants at the Washington Golf and Country Club, with entries expected to surpass last year's 96 players. Defender Bill Hatcher returns to defend his title as players are sorted into flights by average scores.
A poem notes the shift from lazy August days to the discipline of school life. Elizabeth Lathrop Powers recalls summer’s quiet and daily routines ending as autumn and school begin, reading on Starlit Road August 18, 1949.
Man may acquire Brucellosis from raw milk and milk products or raw meat, or by contact with infected animal tissues and secretions during butchering. Exposure occurs while treating cattle swine goats and while assisting animal births and handling retained afterbirth.
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