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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1949

Page

6

Mrs Ward and baby travel plans disrupted by cancellation

Mrs Clayton Ward and her baby Benita had their flight to Ireland canceled in favor of a government official. Ward expects to rebook in August. Mr and Mrs Charles Mumpers of Brighton visited Washington today. Fred Speed party returned from Springfield Illinois and Warrenburg Missouri with Ozarks lingering. Barbara Lillig resumes work in the Paul Horak office after a Chicago trip with sister Mary Jane Lillig of Keota.

Clayton Ward Baby Benita Ireland Ward Fred Speed Springfield 111 Warrensburg Ozarks Barbara Lillig Paul Horak Chicago Mary Jane Lillig Keota

Communists Ramp Up Anti Church Campaign in Czechoslovakia

In Prague the Communist press charged the Vatican with subversive acts and condemned bishops and priests who follow the excommunication decree. Justice Minister Cepicka warned that enforcing the Vatican decree would be treasonous, highlighting state concern over church opposition.

Prague Czechoslovakia Vatican Remedelski Noving Alexe Cepicka

All Stars Edge Fairfield 2-1 In Tight Greenfield Bout

Stewart and Crone All Stars edged visiting Fairfield 2-1 as Art Edmondson limited opponents to five hits. Troop routed 10OF 19-6 in a five inning opener with a barrage of runs in the second inning.

Washington Greenfield Stewart and Crone All Stars Fairfield Art Edmondson All Stars

Major League Standings and Results Summary

National League standings show Brooklyn leading with an 75 19 record, followed by St Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati and Cincinnati. Yesterday results include Brooklyn losing 5 to 11 to Chicago and Boston beating St Louis 6 to 1. Today's schedule lists Chicago at Boston and Pittsburgh at New York among others.

United Press National League Brooklyn Pitas St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh Es Chacinrgita Chicago Cincinnati Boston St. Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland Washington Detroit

Tournament and Classes Planned for Washinton Golfers

Wash neton Golf and Country club announced handicap tournament qualifying rounds must finish by Saturday evening July 23. Charles Wiele club pro said the event drew many requests and players may start rounds tomorrow or next week. Pairings will be made next Saturday evening. Juvenile golf classes begin next Thursday 9 to 10 am for ages 10 to 15. free four week instruction open to all, with clubs provided if needed. Participation not limited to members.

Washneton Golf and Country Club Charles Wiele Club Pro Club Wiele

Joint Meeting of West Chester 4-H Clubs

Nine members of the Jolly Jokers 4-H club joined seven members of the Westpoint 4-H club for a joint session at the West Chester Methodist church. Mrs. Melvin Booth led a furniture refinishing lesson, covering finish removal prep and application, while Westpoint leaders provided refreshments.

West Chester Jolly Jokers 4-H Club Westpoint 4-H Club Methodist Church Melvin Booth Jolly Jokers Westpoint North Carolina

Community sale and livestock auctions weekly schedule

Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sales every Wednesday at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa. Livestock sale every Thursday at Kalona Iowa Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sale every Tuesday at 1 00 p m Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa.

Whittaker Midway Sales Columbus Junction Iowa Alona Sales Kalona Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie

Cardinal Pitchers Fight for Lead in Tight National Race

New York reports St Louis Cardinal pitching staff rallied behind Howie Pollet delivering a 1-0 win over Philadelphia as they chase first place a game and a half behind the Dodgers. Dodgers beat Reds 11-5. Spahn paced Braves past Cubs while Yankees extend AL lead with Lopat shutout of Browns Berra homers twice. Lipon keys Tigers late rally to top Red Sox. Yost homers for Senators in loss to White Sox.

New York St Louis Cardinals Portsiders Red Birds Dodgers Max Lanier St Louis Howie Pollet Philadelphia Phils Brooklyn Dodgers Reds Brooklyn Jackie Robinson Roy Campanella Tommy Brown Don Newcombe Ken Haffensberger Warren Spahn Braves Cubs Boston Pete Reiser New York Yankees Ed Lopat Browns St. Louis Yogi Berra Ned Garver Philadelphia A’s Dick Fowler Indians Cleveland Detroit Tigers Red Sox Johnny Lipon Vern Stephens

Iowa Young Republicans and Democrats Launch Nationwide Essay Contest

Both parties in Iowa start a state contest to select 18 to 25 year olds who will write 100 to 500 words on Why I am a Republican or Why I am a Democrat. Entries go to American Forum of the Air in Washington with Iowa judges and state winners moving to a nationwide final on September 26.

American Forum of the Air Iowa Washington, D. C Washington Job Osmundson Iowa City Alanson Elgar Mount Pleasant Des Moines Young Democrats of Ralph Becker Young Gop Roy Baker Young Democratic Jimmy Naughton Sioux City Robert Munger General Assembly House Senate Ted Clark William Welch Logan

American G I Tells Of Torture by Reds

An American G I said Soviet guards beat kicked spat upon and tortured him while held as a suspected spy for five months. He described living in the same clothes for 142 days and no daylight for 140 days before release to American military police. He described the experience as horrific and wished death at times.

Berlin G. I Haggard Christus Rangraves New York Serlin George P. Tlays

Head of Rail Union Dies Unexpectedly

Alexander Fell Whitney 76 longtime president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen died at his Suburban Bay Village home in Cleveland after a heart attack. He had worked late, dined, and retired. D. A. MacKenzie will serve as temporary head as the board selects a successor within 30 days.

Cleveland Alexander Fell Whitney Brotherhood of Railroad Bay Village Max Markey Usta Markey D. A. MacKenzie Salt Lake City Rail Union Brotherhood

Ted Woods Begins Vacation Leaving Cedar Rapids for West

Linotype operator Ted Woods of the Journal starts a vacation today. He travels from Cedar Rapids to Washington to visit relatives, then to California before returning home.

Ted Woods the Journal Cedar Rapids Washington California

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