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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1948

Page

8

Weather update for hogs today and upcoming conditions

Partly cloudy skies with warmer temps. Tonight will be warmer and continue into tomorrow with mild conditions.

Cubs and All Stars Rout Opponents in Washington

Washington teams dominated last night as the Cubs defeated Crawfordsville 16 to 6 and the Stew art Crane All Stars beat Morning Sun 13 to 2. A schedule mix up kept Morning Sun from traveling. their home game was already scheduled. Cubs trailed 5-3 after two but surged with seven runs in the fifth. All Stars led 11 at the end of two innings and won by forfeit after the fifth.

Washington Greenfield Cubs Crawfordsville Legion Stewart & Crane All Stars Morning Sun All-Stars Crawfordsville All Stars Sommers Davis Patterson Ef Lowe Buckwalter Edmondson Cubs Edwards PO Stott Putman Dawson Bowers Bezler Livingston Ergmas Reed Vv Hall Moron Brock Ge — Schmitt Browning Brotherton Erie Ce S. P. Sorenson Center Wilma Tait Bela Lugosi Tani Philco Radio Burlington Wait's Radio

Miller Family Returns After Ten Day Visit

Mr and Mrs Henry H Miller and Monna Rae and David of Devils Lake North Dakota returned home after a ten day visit with Mr Miller s mother Mrs Howard Miller The trip included a stop in Des Moines and a day at the Glenn H Miller home Edith Clark of 1323 N Ltd reports her son Pvt Edward W Warner has arrived at Okinawa for Army ordnance depot duty He is a Fairfield High School graduate who joined the Army in January 1948 and sailed for the Far East last May Modena Hall of Iowa City visits Ida Cavender and Mrs Pearl Whistler.

Henry H. Miller Monna Rae and David Devils Lake N. Dak Mr. Miller Howard Miller Des Moines Glenn H. Miller Edith Clark 1323 N. Ltd Pvt Edward W. Warner Okinawa Army Ordnance Depot Fairfield High School Warner Army Far East Modena Hall Iowa City Ida Cavender Pearl Whistler

Community Notes and Local Visits Across Iowa and Minnesota

Local residents share weekend visits and travels from Fairfield to Allerton and Crosby while Sim's Grocery advertises meats and produce. The Washington Independent School District posts a public meeting August 5 1948 to discuss expenditures for the coming year with a detailed receipts and disbursements report and tax estimates per thousand.

Washington Independent School District Washington Township Washington County Iowa Board Room Lincon Building Washington

Polio concerns and prevention urged as summer cases rise

Health unit calls for child immunization before school, noting about 100 polio cases in town this year and higher rates of diphtheria and whooping cough. Emphasizes vaccination, safety during National Farm Safety Week, cites 1944 county accident rate and warning to avoid becoming a statistic.

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Welcome Return Visit Opens Six Week Engagement

It expresses pleasure to renew ties and announce another six weeks of activities and outreach with the audience. The message emphasizes upbeat tone and the chance for continued participation and discussion.

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