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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1950

Page

5

McCleery-Cumming Nine Triumphs In Rain-Shortened Win

The McCleery-Cumming nine defeated KXIC of Iowa City five innings 12 to 2 at Greenfield before weather halted further play. Lepic pitched for the losers as McCleery-Cummings rapped seven hits and drew five walks, with Lemley hitting a homer and Dewis and Manussier contributing key base hits.

Greenfield McCleery-Cumming KXIC Iowa City Marston Cubs McCleery-Cummings Lepic Dewis Manussier Lemley Marshall Randall Edwards Manassier

Braves Hope Bolstered by Antonelli Rain Delays Tourney

Sunday rain at Kos field delayed the softball tournament finals between Richmond and Hills. Washington and Columbus Junction earned consolation bids. Washington rallied to a 7 in the opener over Iowa City and Richmond upset Riverside 3 2 in the first round. Riverside tied for first with Kos Raiders in the Valley league. Columbus Junction beat North Liberty 5 1 and Hills won 4 3. In semis Richmond beat Washington 10 5 and Hills defeated Columbus Junction 4 2.

Kos Field Richmond Hills Washington Columbus Junction Iowa City Riverside Kos Raiders North Liberty Kos

Bonus Hurler May Prove Valuable In Tight Pennant Race

Lefty Johnny Antonelli, a 20 year old with a big 75 000 bonus, won 5 0 as Boston swept Cincinnati to gain third in the NL and trail Phils by 3 1/2 games. Yankees inch near first in AL by sweeping White Sox 15 7 and 4 2, DiMaggio Mize Berra and Coleman homering. Detroit tops Athletics 12 10.

New York Johnny Antonelli Boston Braves Rochester N. Y Antonelli Braves Boston Cincinnati Reds Bickford Philadelphia Phillies Don Newcombe Pee Wee Reese Roy Campanella Brooklyn Dodgers Chicago Cubs Bob Rush Yanks New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Tigers Philadelphia Athletics Joe DiMaggio Johnny Mize Larry Berra Jerry Coleman Yankees Fred Sanford DiMaggio Berra

City Golf Championship Opens First Round Flights Details

In the Washington Golf and Country Club city men’s tournament, second round efforts featured JT R Phillips versus Gene Tucker in a tense championship flight match, while Jay Moothart won 1 up over Joe Picken and Vernon Witting defeated Mike Flenner 1 up. First round results span flights A through F with multiple players winning by margins such as 4 2 and 3 2, and several forfeits noted in B through EB flights.

JT. R. Phillips Gene Tucker Washington Golf and Country Club Jay Moothart Joe Picken Vernon Witting Mike Flenner Jug Moothart John Lloyd Dick Paul Bus Westermark Jim Lloyd Clint Stewart Jim Rousch T. R. Phillips Bud DeLa Dr. Cruise Giff Morrison Dr. Clow Bill Shannon Max Henness Don Boyer Ted Brown Bill Boshart Charles Reed Bob Hanson Ted Bailey Dave Floyd Lee Holland Ray Whitehead Leonard MecKune Dan Pence Ed Brown Dr. Lloyd Jack Rommell Ralph Gibson Bill Howell Bill Rogers Tom Stewart Preston Wolf John Butler Jack Henness Nic McCleery Louis Kehoe Larry Wilson Dan Brindley Jr Don Williams Leland Horton Boom Jungbluth Fred Moore Max Marble Don Paul Ira Coon Don Shepherd Harold Kerr Bob Arthur

Baseball scores across major leagues

The record lists multiple games with scores including Boston 4 Cincinnati 2 and Boston 10 Cincinnati 0. Other results feature Philadelphia 10 Pittsburgh 6, Philadelphia 4 Pittsburgh 2, St. Louis 6 New York 3, Brooklyn 7 Chicago 2, Washington 9 St. Louis 5, Washington 13 St. Louis 8, New York 15 Chicago 7, New York 4 Chicago 3, Cleveland 6 Boston 5, Boston 6 Cleveland 3, Detroit 12 Philadelphia 10.

Boston Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis New York Brooklyn Chicago Washington Cleveland Detroit Las St. Louis Poston Brooklyn Ee

Teach Children Selflessness and Sharing Values

The piece urges parents to value charity over strict cleanliness. It argues praising a child for sharing food with the family pet matters more than scolding for dirt. It notes germ education comes with age, but unlearning selfishness is harder.

Mrs Clow Wins City Handicap Golf Title

Mabel Clow defeated Opal Henness 2 and 1 Sunday to win the women's city handicap golf tournament at the local golf and country club. The event has run for two weeks.

Mabel Clow Opal Henness

Dixie Dugan Speaks Volumes H K I

Dixie Dugan speaks volumes in a panel about high school humor and identity. The column highlights her bold stance and witty insight into cultural trends affecting students and readers.

Louisa County Republicans Elect Officers

Louisa county Republican Women meet at Columbus Junction Chautauqua Park electing Betty Mitchell Grandview as president Edwin Hicklin Jr Wapello Robert Reaney Columbus Junction Ruby Kelly Oakville and I R Moore Morning Sun named officers A pot luck dinner preceded the meeting. Other items include club events and local family news.

Columbus Junction Louisa County Columbus Chautauqua Park Betty Mitchell Grandview Edwin Hicklin Jr Wapello Robert Reaney Ruby Kelly Oakville I. R. Moore Morning Sun J. Kk. Smoke Robert Lewis Thomas Perry

Pa Kettle Home Burned For Film Scene At Universal

The Ma and Pa Kettle home on the Universal lot was burned to the ground as a set for Winchester 73. Ma and Pa were absent, having moved to a newer home after a radio contest. Fire crews kept flames within the set as James Stewart and cast filmed a gun battle sequence.

Pa Kettle Universal International Lot Marjorie Main Percy Kilbride James Stewart Shelley Winters Dan Duryea Stephen McNally Tate Thetare

Insurance Department of Iowa approves reciprocal insurance exchange

The Insurance Department of Iowa certifies that Ernest W. Brown Inc attorney in fact for subscribers under Individual Underwriters is authorized to act in Iowa for reciprocal or inter insurance contracts until April 1, 1961. The statement shows assets of 8,274,700,448 and liabilities of 1,243,547.48 as of December 31, 1949.

Insurance Department of Iown Ernest Vv. Brown Il Sterling Alexander Iowa Des Moines

Statement on Fireproof Sprinklered Underwriters filing

In Iowa Insurance Department records a sworn statement by Jarnest W. Brown Inc acting for Fireproof Sprinklered Underwriters of New York shows subscribers proposing to exchange indemnity contracts under Chapter 520 of the 1946 Code. The document covers conditions as of December 31 1949 and notes full compliance by the attorney in fact with the requirements.

Insurance Department of Iowa Jarnest W. Brown, Inc New York N. Y

Attorney in fact certified for Sterling Alexander in Iowa

I Sterling Alexander certify that the attorney in fact is entitled to act in Iowa until April 1, 1951. State assets show December 1, 1949 with a total of $840,743,145 and aggregate amount of December 31, 1943 listed as $28,862.00 in testimony of duty.

Sterling Alexander Lowa Des Moines

Maplecrest Mutual Insurance Company Authorized in Iowa

Sterling Alexander, Iowa Insurance Commissioner, certifies Maplecrest Mutual Insurance Company located in Wellman Iowa is authorized to transact fire and allied lines insurance until April 1, 1951. The sworn statement as of December 31, 1949 shows assets of 79,008.91 liabilities 630.22 and surplus 78,378.64. Des Moines, June 12, 1950.

Can Maplecrest Mutual Insurance Company Wellman State of Iowa Sterling Alenander Fire and Allied Lines Insurance Des Moines

William E Walker Dies in California

William Edmond Walker dies in California on July 24. He was born September 16, 1862 in Crawfordsville and moved from Montana to California in 1912. Surviving are two sisters Mary Hook and Margaret Stull, five children Cecil Willson Paul Walker Virginia Thompson and Eleanor Anderson, ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral was in Gardena California. Burial in Montana.

William Edmond Walker California Mr. Walker Crawfordsville Montana John Hage Mary Ann Rankin Walker Viola May Donehey Bor Gardena Calif Mary Virginia Hook Villa Park Til Margaret Stull Salem Cecil Willson Phoenix Ariz Paul Walker Long Beach Virginia Thompson Bozeman Mont Eleanor Anderson Hawthorne

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