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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1948
Page
2
In Washington Iowa, the VFW beat Troop A to join VFW and Washington Cubs atop a three-way softball lead, after an 18-hit assault. Marines then edged Kalona 2 0 in a five inning second game due to errors and strong fielding.
Dorothea M. Shalla, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William R. Shalla, marries Richard G. Covey of Rock Island in a 9 am August 23 ceremony at Holy Trinity Church Richmond. Rev Walter F. Boeckman officiates. The couple plans a San Francisco wedding trip and future residence in Moline after her nursing degree.
Linda Rae See 8 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence See returns from a 3786 mile journey through Minnesota North Dakota Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. She toured Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks along with North Dakota Badlands and Devils Tower National Monument. Accompanied by her aunt and uncle Reuben W Scharf of Iowa City, the trip included a climb and descent photographed by Mr Scharf from the State University.
Ted Williams hit his 22nd homer as Boston beat Chicago 10 to 5 to widen the lead over Cleveland. Atlanta’s Braves dropped a 1 to 0 decision to last-place Chicago Cubs as Johnny Schmitz pitched six hits for the Cubs. In New York, the Yankees split with Cleveland, 8-1 and 7-2, behind Bob Feller and Allie Reynolds respectively. Detroit beat Washington 3-2 on a late two-run double by George Kell and Hoot Evers’ run scoring. A’s rally as the season staggers on.
Aug. 28 Columbus Junction. The 1948 Columbus High football slate lists Sept. 17 Wilton Junction here, Sept. 24 Sigourney there, Oct. 1 New London there, Oct. 8 Winfield here, Oct. 15 Lone Tree here, Oct. 22 West Liberty here, Oct. 29 West Chester there, Nov. 5 Wapello there. Robert White is coach.
The Sluggers Democrat Carriers and the Register and Tribune carriers led the YMCA tournament at Lincoln School with wins over Presbyterians Journal and Methodists. Scores: Sluggers 6 Presbyterians 5. Democrat Carriers 20 Journal 2. Forfeit defeats boosted Register and Tribune. Monday’s games pit Sluggers vs Baptists and A and T vs Presbyterians.
The Women's Council of the Christian Church held a general meeting and picnic with 85 members and two guests. Darlene Moore and Mrs. A. T. Autry attended. Group four led devotions with Mrs. Harlan Neuhart and others assisting. The executive board will meet Sept 7 at 7 20 PM at the church. Group one presented a quiz program and drew hearty amusement. The next general meeting is Sept 24 at the church.
At the hospital admitted yesterday were Darrell Willey of Columbus Junction with medical needs. Dismissed today were Lena Booy and daughter Francis Crone, Henry Hamilton of Brighton, Addie Wolf, and Nick Roth.
Railroads, landing fields and roads for trucks are under construction across Africa's Corgo region, signaling a broad transport development push. Projects involve multiple lines and facilities aimed at improving inland and coastal connectivity.
A 16 member Iowa party completed the ascent and stayed overnight, the largest group ever to reach Devil's Tower at one time. Three travelers returning home found Iowa looking well after the expedition.
Margaret Rev and Mrs W J Stevens announce the marriage of their daughter Eva to Fred Bickhart son of Rev and Mrs FE C Bickhart of Corona California. The ceremony was held at the First Foursquare Church of Long Beach on July 28 with a double ring rites officiated by both fathers. Six women from Jackson township with chairman Mrs Wayne Zeck met to set meeting schedules for the year and plan a forthcoming family living program and October tea with Mrs Stella Whisler.
A buffet supper at the Brown home Wednesday hosted by Mrs M L Brown and Mrs Richard Ross honored Janet Cumming. Bridge was played at two tables with Shirley Dunlap posting the high score and Mrs Richard Marshall the low. A hostess gift was presented to the honoree.
The Nazarene W.F.M.S. August meeting took place at the church on Thursday evening. Rev. C. F. Gieselman led the service starting with singing Rescue the Perishing and I Love to Tell the Story. Mrs. Gieselman conducted a brief business session after the scripture reading from Acts 2:1-8 and Matthew 28:16-20.
Notices list upcoming events for several groups including Women’s Missionary society U P church picnic supper at home of Mr and Mrs Mixers potluck at Y W with song book Sing Along the Way and softball sweaters. Public Affairs dues. Sunshine Club luncheon. Red Morser and Silver Lake chicken suppers. Linger Longer Merry Makers postponed. Go I Go club postponed. C C C meeting with Ruth Stout and Emma Reif as hostess. Pilotburg Ladies Aid devotional read by Fern Bishop.
Local notice urges residents to attend a 9:45 p m meeting to vote on renting a new hall at the youth center. The item affects center operations and community use of space.
Sell it with a Classified by Rev Gieselman notes the study period for Chapter I in the new book China Crisis led by Beverly Gieselman with Mrs Chance visiting.
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