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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1948

Page

2

7 VEPeV versus VST game recap

A local matchup featured 7 VEPeV against VST in a tense contest. The result and key moments are summarized from the readable lines, noting the teams and competitive sequence without embellishment.

Jewish Forces Retake Negba in Southern Palestine Siege

Jewish forces claim they routed an Egyptian battalion and lifted the Negba siege below Tel Aviv. A mechanized commando unit struck early, killing about 200 Egyptians and wounding another 200, as Egypt mounted armor, planes, and infantry in a bold bid to take Negba. The battlefield was described as littered with dead as Egyptians withdrew.

Tel Aviv Negba Palestine Stalingrad Negbagrad United Press

Probe into alleged payoff to continue in Des Moines

Five Des Moines tavern operators faced a continued probe as Polk County Attorney's office prepared further questioning. Mayor Heck Ross, Police Chief Lorin Miller, and James V. Critelli, co-owner of a nightclub, were subpoenaed to testify before Ed S. Thayer. Jack Wolfe, owner of the Welehlowa Print, was mentioned in connection with the case.

Des Moines Polk County Attorney’s of Heck Ross Lorin Miller James V. Critelli Ed S. Thayer Jack Wolfe Welehlowa

Subpoena Issued in Ongoing Case Related to Co.

A related company was subpoenaed yesterday and is expected to be questioned today, with officials seeking further testimony and documents to clarify the case proceedings.

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Hospital Admits and Births Reported

At the hospital admitted yesterday Mrs. Lester Alli Bell Wellman for a tonsillectomy. Birth yesterday a son to Mr and Mrs Alvin Hesseltine route 1 at 10 10 a m today Mrs Harold Engle Lockridge a son Mrs Clarence Farrier Brighton a son and Mrs Sam Bowser West Chester a son.

Lester Alli- Bell Wellman Alvin Hesseltine Route 1 Harold Engle Lockridge, and Son Clarence Farrier Brighton, and Son Sam Bowser West Chester

Triplets Impress Cedar Rapids Visitors In Dressed-Alike Appearance

Jane, Jane and Jean Haney, year-old triplets from Cedar Rapids and granddaughters of Mrs. Frank Haney, visited town today making a striking sight in matching outfits. Store calls for showers and notes that much business is conducted by telephone as they promise to satisfy telephone customers.

Jane Jean Haney Cedar Rapids Frank Hianey Washington

Boy Bitten by Dog Hurts Forehead in Sandy Hook

Richard Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Anderson of Sandy Hook, was severely cut on the forehead after a dog attack while playing with other children at the Ralph Charpening home Tuesday. He was taken to a Washington doctor for treatment.

Richard Anderson Harry Anderson Sandy Hook Ralph Charpening Washington

City Workers Receive Salary Increase in Des Moines

Des Moines officials announce a $180 annual raise for city workers. The assessor's office gets the raise effective January 1, while other city employees see the raise from April 1. Mayor Heck Ross spoke after talks with the independent school district and the county board of supervisors.

Des Moines Des Moine City Heck Ross Independent School District County Board of Supervisors

Bowerman Cousins Reunion Highlight Wayland Weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles Bowerman and son Dick of Mesa Arizona visited cousins Zene Kempf and Kermit Jones over the weekend. A Sunset Park reunion brought together families as Laura Birney and her niece visited Ezra Wittmer and family. Daniel Unternahrer, twelve, underwent an emergency operation two miles east of town.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Charles Bowerman Mesa, Ariz Zene Kempf Kermit Jones Sunset Park Washington Laura Birney George Mann Iowa City Mel Haberman Bobbie Ann West Coast Walter Koebel Washington County Hospital Lena Hertig

Truman Calls Extra Session for 80th Congress

President Truman urged Congress to act in a special session to advance the minimum wage and ensure just laws for displaced persons. He faulted Republicans for dodging responsibility and warned about anti-Semitic and anti-Catholic measures in the 9th Congress. Sen. Alben Barkley praised the move as courageous and proper.

Congress Alben W. Barkley Kentucky

Dewey to Open Campaign Headquarters in Washington

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey plans to launch his campaign next week with national headquarters in Washington. Chief adviser Herbert Brownell Jr. and GOP chairman Hugh Scott will lead the drive, aligning with the national committee to safeguard Republican control of Congress. Dewey will speak in key doubtful states and expects backing from rivals Taft and Stassen.

New York Thomas FE. Dewey Washington Herbert Brownell, Jr Nationa Gop Hugh Scott Dewey New York City Congress Robert A Taft Harold E. Stassen Minnesota

California Relatives Visit the D. Browns

Mrs J H Jones notes a string of summer visits. William Brown and family from Huntington California visit Dwight Brown in Mt Morris Illinois. Ohio visitors Darrell Woods and Denis Jones groups call on relatives in Iowa. The Jones family travels to Mediapolis and Burlington for family gatherings.

J. H. Jones Square Circle William Brown California E. R. Davis Crawfordsville Ralph Wehr Wayland Howell Davis Ruth R. W. Howell Betty Earl Walker Karen Linda Widmer Olds Wilbert Rose Denver A. W. Hinderman Wapelio WF Smith Mediapolis Jones Smith Burlington Crapo Park

Local Resident Recovering After Appendectomy at Henry County Hospital

A Monday appendectomy at Henry County Hospital left the patient doing satisfactorily. Mrs. Lester Alliman suffers gall bladder trouble the past days. Ezra Wenger from Chicago visited his mother the past week. Mrs. Emma Wenger, Mrs. Eldred Berkshire and Stevie, Mrs. Everett Hileman and Micheal Hileman were Burlington visitors. Mrs. Ezra Wittmer stayed with her mother Mrs. D. Davison in Washington on Wednesday.

Henry County Hospital Lester Alliman Ezra Wenger Chicago Emma Wenger Eldred Berkshire Stevie Everett Hileman Micheal Burlington Ezra Wittmer D. %. Davison Washington

Cubs Top Softball League Batting with .327 Mark

The Cubs lead the Washington Softball league with a .327 team batting average through July 13, per Elmer McFadden. VFW trails at .316, while individual leaders include Schmitt and Putman at .500, Rief at .368, Hyde and Murphy at .400 and .677, Fuhr Knight Lowe and McFadden for VFW, Boileau at .409 for the Marines, and Glendon at .400 for ISU across 20 at bats.

Washington Cubs Elmer MccFadden V.F.W McFadden Schmitt and Putman Rief West Chester Hyde and Murphy Troop Nine Fuhr Knight Lowe Boileau Marines Glandon I.S.U Cubs AB Pet. Schmitt Aaa Putman Mae Livingston Ee Ee DeLong Dawson Maxwell Mee Scranton Ee Browning Cherry Riet Butler Hough Fisher Aa Ee Dunbar B. Edmondson A. Edmondson Little Patterson Cole W.E.W. AB Davis du McFadden Hampsher Fo Knight Bealer Orr Kerr Carra Brotherton Sa

Plant Talent Hunt for Baseball Players

Talent scout E. H. Zwilling of the New York Yankees completes plans for a baseball tryout in Mount Pleasant on July 28 and 29 for men aged 15 through 24. No charge. overnight housing provided. Two teams of 18 best prospects will play on July 29 evening. Contact Wayne Chamberlin at the Sports Shop.

E. H. Zwilling New York Yankees Mount Pleasant Zwilling Wayne Chamberlin

7:30 VW Mixers versus Morning Sun

Schedule shows a 7 30 p m game between VW Mixers and Morning Sun with an 8 30 p m announced time pending.

Friday Night Games Set Two Teen Matchups

GAMES FRIDAY schedule lists Troop A at 7:30 against Wellman and 8:30 match featuring All-Stars versus Iowa City.

Troop A Wellman All-Stars Iowa City

Iowa Collector Uncovers Five Million In Unpaid Taxes

Des Moines reports the Iowa district collected an additional 5,000,585 in federal income taxes this year after checking returns by 163 field division employees. Farmers, elevator operators, real estate dealers, and other professions were reviewed. penalties were applied in deliberate evasion cases.

Des Moines Iowa

Cabbage Maggot Harms Roots of Brassica Crops

The cabbage maggot is a worm hatched from fly eggs. It lives in the soil and feeds on roots of cabbage radishes turnips and similar crops. The maggot creates holes in roots and can kill or stunt plants.

Tools for precision in electrical manufacturing plants

The article notes instruments used to measure weights to one hundred thousandths of an ounce and thicknesses as fine as one hundred millionths of an inch. It highlights the reliance on precision tools in quality control and device fabrication.

Overcrowding Triggers Animal Bruising in Transit

Farmers and truckers cram animals into trailers to meet quotas or secure higher payments, a key cause of bruising crippling and death during transport.

Ice Wrapped Cheesecloth Removes Fat From Soup

A chunk of ice wrapped in cheesecloth is dragged over the soup surface to congeal and lift excess fat. The cold cloth collects the脂 fat, making removal quick and easy.

Nasturtiums Rich in Vitamin C

Nasturtiums offer high vitamin C content and provide four to ten times more vitamin C than lettuce.

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