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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1948

Page

8

Junction Crawfordsville Dominate Local Softball In Doubleheader

In Greenfield last night Junction and Crawfordsville blanked two local teams 12 to 2. A Diller allowed five safeties as Junction beat Troop A 12-2, while Blankenhorn limited West Chester to four hits in Crawfordsville’s 10-2 win. Tonight Stewart Crone All Stars face Pelia Merchants and VW Mixers play Muscatine.

Troop A West Chester Washington Softball League Greenfield Cole Edmondson V.F.W Columbus Junction A. Diller Crawfordsville Blankenhorn Hote Stewart & Crone All Stars Pelia Merchants VW Mixers Muscatine Dude Lowe M Mitchell Hamil Y ‘ Williams E Nee Pat Jones Ob Lowe Davis Mitchell Martin West Chester Cherr Bauer Sal Dunwoody DeLong O Butler Ener Reed Fisher Soethout Rief Hotle Chester Te Cherry Bauer Butler White Jones Bell Schabilion Doudna C. Tisor Thomas K If Diller Hughes Tisor Troop Patterson Hyde Buckwalter Lowe Dunbar Clark Bostwick Aod Hyde Buck Walter Dunbar

Canning and Freezing Fruit Buy Guide for All Levels

A handbook offering practical guidance on purchasing fruit in varying quantities for canning and freezing. It addresses both beginners and seasoned preservers with tips on choosing, storing, and planning quantities for large and small batches.

Three Wheel Plow Patented by G H Hunt in 1884

G H Hunt patented the first three wheel riding plow in 1884 marking a milestone in agricultural innovation.

G. H. Hunt

Mrs Landau Leaves For ten Day Visit

Ten years ago today Mrs Anna Landau departed for a ten day visit with her daughter and family in Elkhorn Wise, marking a family gathering trip reported in local notices.

Anna Landau Elkhorn, Wise

Weather-Tie brings cool, fair night forecast

The forecast calls for fair skies and cool temperatures tonight with light winds. Temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 40s to lower 50s, with visibility good and no precipitation anticipated.

Notice of Will Probate in Iowa District Court

The court in Washington County Iowa has received a document claimed to be the last will of Cora T Colthurst who died. A hearing to prove the will is set for Thursday August 5 1948 at 9 00 AM at the Washington Court House before the District Court or the Clerk. All interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be probated and allowed as the deceased s last will. The notice is by order of R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court.

State OF Iowa Washington County Cora T. Colthurst Washington District Court R. R. Noonan

Keota man attends Thomson Phosphate sales meeting

John Klein of Keota attends a two day Thomson Phosphate company meeting in Urbana Illinois. E E DeTurk O H Pon A L Lang and Ir C Bauer from the University of Illinois spoke on phosphate chemistry soil biology soil fertility and the link between rock phosphate use and crop yields.

John Klein Keota Thomson Phosphate Company Urbana Ill University of Illinois E. E. DeTurk O. H. Pon A. L. Lang Ir. C. Bauer University of Ilinois

US Hospitals Train Fewer Nurses in 1945

Hospitals in the United States trained 130 909 nurses in 1945. This year the number undergoing training has decreased to 112 885.

United States

Farm of Tomorrow Is Something You Would Hardy Recognize Now

A Wisconsin model farm near Madison demonstrates a 30 percent labor cut with an electri cally operated system. The exhibit shows automated feeding, cleaning, ventilation, and milking aids funded by a $106000 grant from the Wisconsin Utilities Association. The setup includes an electric stove and other chores streamlined for farmers and wives alike.

Hardy Madlion Wis University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Wisconsin Utilities Assn Madison

Descriptive Country Home Features Practical Farmhouse setup

The narrative describes standard mixer and automatic dishwasher as common equipment. A utility room houses clothes sorting bins, an electric washer, ironer, and clothes dryer at a convenient height. A freezer and canning gear sit near a forced air ventilator. Mud avoidance design guides traffic through hallways and basement entry with a shower.

Des Moines Fair to Host State Checker Tournament

Fair officials announce a statewide checker tournament as part of the Des Moines exposition. The round robin event runs from August 27 to the naming of a champion, with Towa player T. O. Howsw of Ottumwa as superintendent. spectators must remain quiet.

Des Moines State Fair Today T. O. Howsw Ottumwa Hlowk Hawk

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