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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1949

Page

8

Durocher Reinstates Koslo for Giant Victory

Giants shift Letty Koslo from relief to starting role after a string of solid outings ending with an 4-1 win over the Dodgers. Koslo limited Los Angeles to eight hits as New York snapped a slump and improved his record with three straight wins since June 21.

New York Les Durocher Mixmaster Letty Dave Koslo Urocher Koslo Polo Grounds Dazzler Dave Braves Giants Dodgers Alvin Dark Boston Braves Phillies Vern Bickford Boston Hank Borowy Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinal Kenny Raffensberger Philadelphia Boston Red Sox Lou Brissie Eddie Joost Athletics Jack Kramer Husky al Benton Cleveland St. Louis Browns Brownies Jack Graham Joe Ostrowski

Vera Stutsman Returns Weekend Visit With Parents

Vera Stutsman, from Iowa State Teachers College, will spend the weekend with her parents, Dr and Mrs KE Stutsman.

Vera Stutsman Iowa State Teachers College Kk. KE. Stutsman

Weather Turns Warmer After Storms Lull

A weather summary notes a shift to warmer conditions after recent storms. Temperatures rise across the region with sunny skies returning and light winds easing expectations for outdoor activities this week.

Legion to Sponsor July Fourth Celebration At Fair Grounds

Columbus Junction reports the American Legion post will sponsor a July fourth celebration at the fair grounds. The program features horse races free acts softball tournament with teams Mediapolis Washington Cubs Riverside Columbus Junction VFW Klines of West Liberty Letts Conesville and Columbus Thunderbolts plus band music fireworks and a big midway with rides and shows.

Columbus Junction American Legion Post Mediapolis Washington Cubs Riverside VFW Klines West Liberty Letts Conesville Columbus Thunderbolts

Solids and Air Required in Blast Furnace Iron Production

In making one ton of pig iron a blast furnace uses about 3.2 tons of solid materials and 4 to 442 tons of air. The process yields a half ton of slag and 5.7 tons of gas, in addition to the ton of iron.

Temptation Jones Postponed by Rainstorm Tonight

Due to last night's rain and wind, the revelation of Temptation Jones was postponed to Tuesday evening. Volunteer firemen benefit games proceed weather permitting with the Temptation Jones event climaxing then. Ticket holders are reminded their passes remain valid July 5.

Temptation Jones

Weekend travel plans loom in river of social notices

Mr and Mrs Walter Farrell leave Washington for a Wisconsin weekend trip and plan to return Tuesday. Mr and Mrs D M Bridges of Muscatine visit the area for the weekend with Marian and Ruth Bridges and with Mr and Mrs E E L Rouse. Mr and Mrs John Green join Mr and Mrs Charles Lemley on a motor trip to the Minnesota lake region, leaving tonight to fish over the weekend. W V Hartzell of 522 N 2nd takes a plumbing job at Montgomery Ward.

Walter Farrell Washington Wisconsin D. M. Bridges of Muscatine Marian Ruth Bridges EE. L. Rouse John Green Charles Lemley Minnesota Lake W. V. Hartzell N. 2Nd Montgomery Ward

Distant relatives visit and travel notes feature local families

Mrs Lyle Godfrey of Washington and Mrs Charles Wells of Crawfords Ville are tagged as Hart zells daughters. Mrs Frank Embree left for Chicago from the local airport with M D McCreedy and ill son from Iowa City in a Stinson Wagon. Embree will visit W H White home ten days. Mrs White and Mrs McCreedy are sisters of Mrs Embree. Mrs Harrison Dodder returned from Manhattan Kansas after visiting the Paul Dodder family. Daryl Dodder and son Tommy came home after a ten day visit with Mrs Violet Lindner of Chicago.

Ally Minnesota Washington California Lyle Godfrey Charles Wells Crawfords Ville Hartzells Frank Embree Chicago M. D. McCreedy Iowa City McCreedy Stinson Harrison Dodder Manhattan Paul Dodder Daryl Dodder Tommy Mrs. Dodder Violet Lindner

Eight Strong Teams Enter Holiday Softball Tournament

Washington Softball association hosts the Fourth of July Tournament at Greenfield Columbus with eight teams including Rock Island Produce West Liberty and Muscatine Besissie facing Davenport Commodores. Early games run 10:30 and 11:45 with afternoon matches and a 2:15 start for Stewart Crote All-Stars versus Bremers. Final rounds and lights games set then.

Washington Softball Association Green Field Muscatine Univers Rock Island Washington Stewart & Crote Bremers Iowa City

Off-Color Yolks When Pasturing Flocks On Rape

The piece notes that laying flocks fed on rape pasture produce off color yolks. It warns that pigment changes in yolks may result from diet, impacting egg quality and appearance.

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