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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1949

Page

3

Bums and Red Caps Triumph in City League Softball

In Greenfield last night the Bums edged Klein’s Rubs 12 11 in eight innings after a dramatic finish. The Red Caps defeated the Drive Inns 10 6 as Charlotte Huff starred with eight hits and four runs batted in.

Green Field Greenfield Klein Rubs Red Caps Drive-Inns Kubs Rums Marilyn Cook Drive-Inn Drive Inn Charlotte Huff Marilyn Kelsey

Ladies Handicap golf tourney completes first round

First round results at the Country club show Ewald Gustafson defeating Shannon 3 1, Schenefelt over Chamberlin 4 3, Helen Breese defeating Gastman 3 2, Brindley over Kerr 3 2, Cruise over Morrison 1 up on 10 holes, Westermark over Henness 1 up on 10 holes, Kiesey over Doak 4 3. Second round sees Chamberlin edging Gustafson 4 2 and Whitehead beating Schenefelt 2 up among others.

Ewald Gustafson Bill Shannon J. W. Schenefelt Dallas Chamberlin Helen Breese Iran Gastman Dan Brindley Harold Kerr Maurice Cruise Gifford Morrison Bus Westermark Max Henness Stan Kiesey Walter Doak Wayne Chamberlin Gustafson Ray Whitehead Schenefelt Miss Breece Charles Wiele T. J. Pease Nate Young

Local residents take travel and visits across states

Carol Brewer plans late night departure for Milwaukee to visit a friend who will return to the Anglo Egyptian Sudan mission field. Brewer will attend a Pontiac wedding and visit relatives in New Kensington while taking phonetics in New Wilmington. Other locals travel to Cedar Rapids, Columbus Junction, and Wapello for visits and events. several injuries during harvest and weekend visits are noted.

Carol Brewer Milwaukee Wis Sudan Pontiac Mich New Kensington Miss Brewer William Brewer Esther Cummings New Wilhington Atrica Khartoum

Pease Defeats Breese In Third Round Match

Mrs Pease defeated Miss Breese in a third round match with a three and scoreline, advancing in the competition. The report notes the result but provides limited context on additional set scores or opponents.

Mrs Pease Miss Breese

Painting Tips for Upside Down Furniture

The simplest method to paint a chair or small table is to turn the piece upside down and begin by painting the underside. This approach lets you reach all edges and surfaces without handling the finished top and legs repeatedly.

Local traveler Dick Wallace headed to visit relatives

Dick Wallace left Monday to visit his brother in law and sister Mrs. R J Rohrer at Portsmouth Virginia. On return he planned a stop at the Raymond Wallace home in North Man.

Dick Wallace R. J. Rohrer Portsmouth Raymond Wallace North Man

Milky Defensive Fluid of Toads Noted

A remark on toads producing a milky defensive fluid that deters predators and is unpleasant to dogs, highlighting a natural chemical defense observed in amphibians.

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