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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1950

Page

4

Yankee Manager Not Excited Merely Because Team Leads AL

Casey Stengel refused to celebrate Yankees lead in the American League noting you cannot win pennants by watching the scoreboard. New York swept Cleveland 4 0 and 8 0 as Ed Lopat and Tom Ferrick aided a fifth straight win while Detroit faltered at Washington.

Yankee NEW York Casey Stengel Yankees Detroit Tigers Senators Washington Stengel Cleveland Indians Indians Tommy Hensrich Tom Ferrick Johnny Mize Ed Lopat Lopat Them Tigers Sam Denie Fred Hutchinson Jerry Priddy Red Sox White Sox Joe Dobson Philadelphia St. Louis Browns Don Lenhardt Philadelphia Phillies

Detroit and Washington split close endgame twin bill

In a doubleheader the Detroit Tigers edged Washington 3 to 2 in 11 innings, then Washington won 10 to 2 against St. Louis in the second game. The results reflect American League action with tight extra inning drama and a lopsided follow-up.

St. Louis Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Fighting Phillies Jim Konstanty Dick Whitman Roy Smalley Cub Walt Duhiel Gil Hodges Boston Braves Reds Cincinnati Vern Bickford Sam Jethroe Luis Olmo Sid Gordon Giants Pirates Washington Detroit Philadelphia

Night of Football Showdowns at Green Field

Tonight at Green Field Ainsworth meets Columbus Junction while Benners faces Freshwaters. Friday schedule lists Battery A against VFW and the OOF game against McCleery Cumming.

Ainsworth Columbus Junction Benners Freshwaters Battery A VFW OOF McCleery-Cumming Marston Cubs WEFW

Legion to Hold Joint Fall Conference in Muscatine

More than 700 Legionnaires and Auxiliary members will attend the First District Joint Fall Conference in Muscatine on September 19. Iowa Department Commander Robert H. Bush and state auxiliary president Mrs. Cora Abraham will speak. The meeting will include a service school for post service officers and endorsements for state officers, with a contest for State Commander between Ben Summerwill and Ben Nichols.

West Branch Iowa American Legion Muscatine Don E. Johnson Cedar Johnson Washington Louisa Jefferson Henry Des Moines van Buren Lee Robert H. Bush West Liberty Post

Classifieds data and subscription rates notice

Washington Evening Journal publishes classifieds and lists subscription rates for weeks and years. Rates shown include carrier and mail options with prices for Iowa and outside Iowa. Station staff and affiliations are noted, with publication days and mail rules.

Iowa District Court Notice for EMA Hardy case

The District Court of Iowa in Washington County serves EMA HARDY, defendant, with legal notice of action filed by Piaintiji. The notice specifies court filing details and required response within the designated period.

Notice of Probate of Will in District Court

Notice states petitions in two probate matters in Washington County Iowa. It covers a mortgage foreclosure claim for $2000 plus interest and fees against multiple Moore defendants and a probate hearing for the will of Hffie M. Cupp filed August 12 1929 with hearing set September 6 1950. Clerk Noonan assigns the probate proceeding and hearing details through Washington Iowa.

A. W. Chilcote City Washington Washington County Iowa Robert G. Logan State Central Savings Bank Bldg Keokuk Hffie M. Cupp Court House District Court Said County Soomin

Havre Social Roundup Notes and School Opening

Patty Ann and Mar cella Kay Sheetz visited grandparents while parents attended a show. Many local families shared evenings with relatives and friends. Havre school opened with a list of enrolled pupils and praise for Bill Frye for yard work.

Lewis Hering Havre Patty Ann Marcella Kay Sheetz Max Sheetz Stover Harold Wilson Marilyn Ruth Ann Walter Westen Barbara Karen Judy Everett Westen Larry Lena Margaret Clyde Mason Lawrence Watson Oakland Mills Jesse Bonnie Stout Richards Stout Lisle Hering Don Swartzendruber Bill Everts Conesville Floyd Stover George Stoutner Will Haggis Martin Westen Dave Richard Roger Richard Cindy Hal Huston Everett Weston Alberta Rathmel Billy Frye Robert Richards John Coakley Charles Klett Elaine Paisley Judy Hering Neva Jean Rathmel Stephen Frye Larry Westen Billy Paisley Patricia Klett Evelyn Linnenkamp Mary Ann Klett Lee Fisele Dorothy Coakley Bill Frye Fred Eisele Lee Roy Humston Sunrise Acres S. C. Wittmer Des Moines Samuel Wittmer

Community and Livestock Sale Listings Across Iowa Barns

Weekly livestock sale notices in multiple Iowa towns list events at Whittaker Kalona Midway Ollie and Keota. Regular Friday Saturday and midweek sales specify times and venues including Purebred Tamworth Hog Sale starting at 12 30 pm. WH L. Conrad and Sons organize the Keota pavilion event on Highway 92.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Keota Highway

West Chester School Opens With Full Enrollment And Upgrades

West Chester schools opened with 74 high school students and 152 elementary pupils. Staff includes Superintendent John L. Cattkins and Principal George E. Quire. New 42 passenger Dodge bus, roof tar coating, second floor paint, fresh floors, and band uniforms arrive as the Hot Lunch program begins with 156 participants.

West Chester West Chester Con John L. Catkins George E. Quire Ollie Rubs Mann Mt. Vernon Alice Reschly Mt. Pleasant Marietta Diekman Roslyn Mayer Washington Mildred Noonan Ruth Fritz Brighton Lara Kinney Richland Everette Coon Nelson Woodford Washington Dan Boone John Hough Keota Ray Miller Max Haifley Don Darbyshire Wilber West West Chester Avery

Gold cube weighs a ton despite 14.1 inch size

A heavy gold cube measuring 14.1 inches on each side has a mass approaching a ton, illustrating the extreme density of gold.

Letter From Mexico by Charles Morris Describes Tours in Mexico City

The August 27 column recounts experiences in Mexico City while attending a convention. It details walking at high altitude, visits to San Angel church, the Convento del Carmen, and Desert of the Lions with peddler interactions. It also covers bargaining tactics, monastery ruins, a Mexican rodeo at Caballo Bayo, and plans to visit the pyramids and Shrine of the Guadalupe.

Mexico City Church of San Angel Convento del Carmen San Angel Desert of the Lions Caballo Bayo Charro Club Pyramids Shrine of the Guadalupe

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