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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1950

Page

6

Cards Move To Top With Double Victory

The St Louis Cardinals lead the National League after sweeping a day night double header over the New York Giants 18 4 and 10 3. The win put them one game ahead of the Phillies and Braves as Curt Simmons earned his 12th win and Ray Mueller helped spark the offense.

NEW York St. Louis Cardinals New York Giants Eddie Dyers Philadelphia Phillies Boston Braves Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pirates Granny Hamner Bill MacDonald Curt Simmons Bil Werle Pirates Russ Meyer Ray Mueller Stan Rojek Cubs Johnny Klippstein Braves Roy Smalley Brooklyn Dodgers Cincinnati Reds

Officers Headed to V W Camp Near Boone

Ten years ago Shirley Peterson Eleanor Jane Acker Roberta Wheelan and Audrey Hotle officers next year of the Girl Reserves left for the V W camp near Boone where the local girls will represent their organization.

Shirley Peterson Eleanor Jane Acker Roberta Wheelan Audrey Hotle V.W Boone

Major Leagues Scores Reported From Recent Games

Detroit defeated Boston 9 to 5 while Washington topped Chicago 5 to 4 in 10 innings. Cleveland beat Philadelphia 4 to 0, and Philadelphia won 9 to 2 in an 11 inning affair with Pittsburgh. St Louis crushed New York 18 to 4, then won 10 to 3 in a second game. Chicago beat Boston 11 to 3.

St. Louis Browns Ed Lopat Yankees Johnny Mize Detroit Boston Red Sox Dizzy Trout Sox Feller Bob Feller Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Athletics Joe Gordon Sam Dente Irv Noren Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Boston Washington Chicago Cleveland Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis New York HSA Philadelphia Este Brooklyn Cincinnati

Quick Oven Cleaning Hack With Soap and Ammonia

A simple overnight method uses a saucer of soapy water and ammonia inside a closed oven. Mix one tablespoon of household ammonia with a cup of soapy water, then in the morning the grease wipes away with little effort.

Legume Feed Supports Pregnant Ewes At Two Pounds Daily

Pregnant ewes fed legume at two pounds per day per animal supply most required nutrients. The note outlines how this feeding rate supports prenatal needs and overall health.

Games Tonight at Greenfield Include Battery A Matchup

Tonight at Greenfield Battery A faces Freshwaters while WEW clashes with IOOF in two local basketball games. The doubleheader energizes the town with regional rivals and competitive action.

Greenfield Battery A Freshwaters Cubs Eee Ion U.csne Benner Ainsworth McCleery-Cumming Battery

Auto Fatalities on Rural Roads Increase in Iowa

Iowa traffic survey shows 235 lives lost in the first half of 1950 with rural road fatalities rising. State Safety Commissioner Alfred W. Kahl cites a 10 percent traffic increase and 8000 injured, 1350 crippled for life, blaming speed, patrol shortages, and late hour drunken driving as key factors.

Des Moines Iowa Alfred W. Kahl Kahl

Hospital Dismissals and Births Reported

Dismissals today include Mrs Francis Mangold and her son in the city Mrs Dean Wilkins and her son in Wellman Florence Crawford of Keota and a sor at 3 29 a m Births today list Mr and Mrs Roy Lewis Packwood Joyce Smith, and a birth at 3 29 a m.

Francis Mangold City Dean Wilkins Wellman Florence Crawford Keota Roy Lewis. Packwood Sherman Butterbaugh Dave Plank Roy Bennett Dean Wilkin Albert Lee County Hospital Wilkin Perry Wagamon Kinross Harold Pepper Roger Pepper Washington Hospital

New Price Increases Reported Across Nation

United Press reports price rises across food, fuel, and steel sectors as President Truman warns against profiteering and scare buying. Bakeries in Milwaukee and Shreveport raise bread. Standard Oil of Kentucky boosts gasoline. 14 cent crude oil hike. Superior Steel raises stainless steel product prices. Authorities urge households to avoid hoarding while chambers urge business as usual.

United Press Truman Milwaukee Wis Shreveport Standard Oil Kentucky Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Superior Steel Corp U. S. Wholesale Grocers Association Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Allen nets first hole in one of the season at St. Clair

Gene Allen aced the 145 yard No. 2 hole at St. Clair Country Club to record the season’s first hole in one. His opponent Dale Huntley reacted with excitement and failed to hit his own tee shot.

Belleville Gene Allen St. Clair Country Club Allen Dale Huntley

Local residents visit hospital patients in Washington area

A string of visitors from Keota Ottumwa Riverside Wellman and other towns called on patients at the Washington hospital. Families including the Reighards Wagamon Misel Boone Black and others visited relatives and shared travel notes from recent trips and a car accident rescue in the Pacific Northwest.

John Shebeck Max Boone Pacific Northwest Washington Oregon Mr. Boone Roy Boone Stevenson, Wash

Dressings for a Cold Meat Platter

Start with mayonnaise as the base. Add horseradish for heat, then sprinkle chopped chives for brightness. Include sliced olives for briny notes, and finish with chopped parsley or hard cooked eggs for texture and color.

Lytles Take Compli mentary Trip Then Visit Kalamazoo

Mr and Mrs Lytle attend a complimentary trip sponsored by Equitable Assurance of New York at Edgewater Beach hotel. They will travel to Kalamazoo Michigan to stay with Mrs Lytle’s sister and her family, Mr and Mrs Van Riper. The boys enjoy vacation time with grandparents locally.

Mrs. Lytle Equitable Assurance of New York Edgewater Beach Kalamazoo, Mich Mrs. van Riper

Two boys missing after tornado strikes Lima area

In Lima Ohio a 12 year old boy, Jerry Ralston, remained missing after a twister tore through Allen and Van Wert counties injuring 38 and destroying farms and the Bethel Methodist church. A 14 year old, Stewart Campbell, was found unharmed in a house believed evacuated as authorities expanded a night long search with guards and searchlights.

Lima Stewart Campbell Jerry Ralston Ralston Allen County van Wert County Bethel Methodist Liberty Township

Quick Frankfurters on Mustard Bread Bites

A simple kids friendly snack recipe. Place frankfurters on mustard spread bread slices fold and secure with toothpicks. Roll and heat in a broiler until the bread is toasted and lightly crisped.

Ranch linked to fiction figure Virgil Rice sells in Wyoming

THERMOPOLIS Wyoming A ranch once owned by Virgil Rice the man said to inspire the Virginian has changed hands. Rice is noted as the prototype for Owen Wister's fictional character.

Thermopolis Wyo Virgil Rice Owen Wister

Doan's Pills Offer Relief From Backache

Happy is the day when backache goes away. As we age stress and exposure slow kidney function, causing nagging backache and frequent urination. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used for over 50 years, help flush waste from kidney tubes and filters and bring relief.

Dean Doan

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