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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1950

Page

6

Ainsworth Defeats McCleery Cumming in City Soft Ball

Ainsworth defeated McCleery-Cumming 5 to 2 in Greenfield Rain late last night. Pitcher Ross allowed three hits in seven innings while Ainsworth hitters collected eight off Vice. Simpson opened the frame with a hit and Orris belted a three run homer to seal the victory.

Ainsworth McCleery - Cumming Nine Greenfield Ross McCleery Boys Vice McCleery- Cumming Ainsworth Boys Simpson J. Simpson C. Orris Homer Ania McCleery-Cumming Manussier Lemley Meee Maerenait Messenger Williams Johnson Menaen Boston Joe Dobson Ellis Kinder Johnny Mize Gene Woodling Yankees Don Johnson Dick Starr Tommy Byrne

Three Teams Tied for Lead As National Race Tightens

In a tight National League pennant chase, the St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves sit in a three way tie with the Brooklyn Dodgers a game and a half back. A full night of games saw St Louis beat the Dodgers 5 3 while Boston crushed Pittsburgh 11 3 and Philadelphia split with Chicago 8 3. Birgit Stallcup provided a 1 0 Reds win, and the Yankees pounded the Browns 12 1 as Boston and Cleveland pulled closer in the American League standings.

New York Oldtimers St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia Phillies Boston Braves Brooklyn Ledgers N. S Ford Frick Cardinals Dodgers Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Phillies Chicago Cubs Paul Minner Bill Serena Cubs Robin Roberts Birgit Stallcup Cincinnati Reds Monte Kennedy New York Giants Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox New York Yankees St. Louis Browns Cleveland Indians Philadelphia A‘s

Major League Baseball Scores From Yesterday

Yesterday's results show Boston defeating Pittsburgh 11 to 3 and Philadelphia beating Chicago 5 to 2. Chicago then beat Philadelphia 8 to 5, Cincinnati topped New York 1 to 0, and St. Louis and Brooklyn battled to a 5 to 5 draw. New York routed St. Louis 12 to 1, Washington defeated Chicago 5 to 2, Boston routed Detroit 12 to 9, and Cleveland beat Philadelphia 10 to 2.

Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati New York St. Louis Brooklyn Washington Detroit Cleveland York Oxanace

Deep Water Bass Tactics In Mid Summer Angling

The article advises switching to deep water in midsummer when bass retreat from shallow zones. In the North, bass go deep by late July or August. farther south they may be deep by July 1. Use sinking lures, heavy metal types, and slow drifting to keep baits near the bottom with pauses to entice bites.

Ted Kesting Jason Lucas

Plugs and bass fishing in shallow lakes at night

The passage notes using a plug near the bottom and moving it slowly and jerkily. It advises against chasing good midsummer bass in a lake that is shallow everywhere. It claims the best bass chance is at night when bass come into the shallows to feed as those areas cool off faster.

Scare Buying May Bring New Controls

Government and business leaders warned that scare buying could trigger price controls as White House measures tighten consumer belts. Truman expected to seek moderate controls in a Korean War era bill while Congress delay on rationing. Officials reported ample supplies of sugar, fuel, cars, shoes, and other goods, with panic-buying risking artificial shortages. A UPI survey found demand strongest for linens, canned goods, appliances, and autos.

United Press White House Truman Congress Congressional National Association of Retail Grocers Uga

Dressing Balls as a Roast Accompaniment

The article suggests shaping extra dressing into balls and baking them with the roast as a meat accompaniment. It notes this is a good alternative to potatoes or rice and recommends planning the dressing balls to replace those sides.

Keota Rebekah Lodge Officers Installed At Friday Meeting

Keota Keota Rebekah lodge installs new officers during Friday night meeting led by district deputy Dorothy Chambers and deputy Martha Malley. New officers include Marjorie Pence as noble grand and Tressie Herr as vice grand. Refreshments follow.

Keota Rebekah Lodge A. R. Krause Keota Rebekah Nettie Bishop Noblgrand Dorothy Chambers Martha Malley Marjorie Pence Noble Grand Tressie Herr Helen Stoutner Grace Wade Catherine Tadlock Francis Baumert Dorothea Wade Jerry Pepper Daisy Chambers Lena Hermanstofer Gloria Shultz Dorothy Stoner

Car Found in Duluth. Missing Davenport Man Sought

Police confirmed Gene Stoltze a 26 year old Davenport newspaper engraver is missing since June 30. His car was located in Duluth Minnesota in running condition with wallet and papers found on a Minnesota roadside. no arrest reported.

Gene Stoltze Duluth Minn Davenport Stolze Minnesota

New Restrictions On Housing Loans As Brake on Boom

The Truman administration enacts first economy brake since Korea outbreak with stricter housing loan rules. Future FHA mortgages drop to 75 percent of appraised value, down payments rise to 25 percent, and a $14 600 FHA ceiling is set. Public housing starts capped at 30 000 units in 18 months with 20–25 percent cut expected. Modernization loans require 10 percent down. rules take effect soon.

Washington Truman Raymond R. Foley The Housing and Home Finance Agency Carl R. Gray, Jr Harley Hise Reconstruction Finance Corp Foley

Bachman Reunion Draws Family Ties to Illinois

Earl Bachman and family traveled to Metamora Illinois for a Bachman reunion. Relatives, including Kathryn and Billie Bachman, visited, with many local guests joining meals and gatherings at various homes. Several outings and dinners occurred across the weekend from Friday through Sunday.

Stringtown Earl Bachman Doyle Metamora Bachman Kathryn Billie Bachman Illinois Fred Cummings Rex Swan Cummings Clara Hebel Grace Brooks Swan Home Henry Sexton Harlan Widmers Ellis Lieehty A. H. Miller Pekin Thersi

Former Pastors At Pleasant Plain Are Guests at Brighton

Pleasant Plain church guests include Rev. Melvin Smith and Rev. Anna Smith of Dana Indiana with son Virgil and grandchildren, and sister Viola Smith of Muscatine. They attended services and had Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Coffin.

Edna Crile Brighton Melvin Smith Anna Smith Dana, Ind Virgil Louisville Viola Smith Muscatine Friends Church Pleasant Plain T. C. Coffin Smiths John Kern Stella Lincoln Nebr Anna Kern Ralph Chris Pohren Richard Paul Doyl Paul Larry Statler Don Statler Kenneth Reighard Howard Reighard Pioneer Intermediate Bible Institute Mt. Pleasant Howard Washburn Car Mau Des Moines Mau Merle Richard Day Hampton Iowa Wilbur Day Belle Day

Keep Their Saape Baked Apples in Muffin Tins

Baked apples or stuffed peppers hold their shape when placed in muffin tins during baking, ensuring uniform cooking and neat presentation.

Chocolate Cream Dessert Enhancement Tip

Add two teaspoons of cocoa to whip cream before beating to stiffen. Sweeten, flavor, and serve over chocolate dessert for a richer chocolate cream topping.

Community and Livestock Auctions Listed by Iowa Salerooms

Friday sales at Whittaker sale barn in Kalona Iowa run weekly with Thursdays at Kalona Sales Parn and Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction also hosting weekly livestock auctions. A Tuesday 1:00 p.m. sale at Ollie Livestock Exchange plus a Thursday July 20 household goods sale at 1114 EF Washington staged by Logan Crawford.

Whittaker Kalona Sales Parn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Washington Logan Crawford

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