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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1950

Page

5

Thunderbolts Top Freshwaters In Low Scoring Opener

Columbus Junction Thunderbolts beat Freshwaters 2 1 as Thomas limited visitors to two hits and Edmondson allowed four in a seven inning game. Washington WEW edged PL 10 9, overcoming an early Ainsworth lead with a four run rally in the third and late runs to seal the win.

Washington Greenfield Thomas Columbus Junction Thunderbolts Freshwaters Art Edmondson Thunderbolts Homer Herron Charles Crull Edmondson Washington Wew m Ainsworth Braves Pittsburgh Cincinnati Pirates Sid Gordon Tommy Holmes Curt Simmons Phillies Chicago Dick Sisler Philly Giants Reds Ewell Blackwell Grady Hatton Yankees White Sox New York Dave Philley Browns Ivy Noren

Wyoming Guests Visit In Henry Menefee Home

Memorial Day visitors include Mrs. Charley James Mrs. Ethel Cord iner and Mr. Harold Strom from Laramie Wyoming. Other calls include Mrs. Mamie Mason of Chicago and Mrs. Mary King hosting a birthday dinner. A Davenport graduate John Lease will receive a degree at Dubuque University and local visits include Rev. Ernest Smith with Mrs. Mae Smith at Newton. A TV call led Mrs. Ernest Jones to correctly identify a Margaret Whiting song Stay with the Happy People.

J. A.raymond Crawfordsville Henry Menefee Mr. Menefee Charley James Ethel Cordiner Harold Strom Laramie Wyoming Wilbert Rose Eulie Grace Fletcher Frank Fletcher Raymond Robertson Ronald Larry Judy Archer Robertson Mediapolis Burlington E. W. Robertson Mamie Mason Chicago Ill Mary King John Lease Davenport Dubuque University N. J. Lease J. F. Neff Wayland John van Sant Coppock J. L. Howard Keith Norton Steve and Kathy Washington Jack Howard West Point Ruth McElroy Iowa City John Maxwell Ethel Stortz Brighton A. H. Raymond Jess Raymond Ernest Smith Mae Smith Charles Padgett Newton Eldora Henry Cheney Janice Junior D. R. Witter Tennessee Walking Horses Henry Elmer McArtor Harry Paschal Port Louisa Lake Odessa Ernest Jones Woc-Tv Pat Marlene Margaret Whiting

Capitol in Phoenix Lacks Corner Stone

The state capitol at Phoenix Arizona is noted as one of the few public buildings in the nation without a corner stone. The observation highlights an unusual detail about the construction symbolism or prior ceremony plans for the historic structure.

State Phoenix Ariz

Marty Marion's Grand Slam Beats Dodgers for Cardinals

Marty Marion hit a bases loaded grand slam to lift the Cardinals over the Dodgers and into a first place tie with Brooklyn. Lefty Pollet earned his fourth win as injuries plagued St Louis with Glaviano spraining an ankle and Garagiola possibly out with a shoulder separation.

Marty Marion Cardinals Dodgers New York Brooklyn Dodgers Red Birds Flatbush Boys Stan Musial Giants Marion Lefty Howie Pollet Tommy Glaviano Joe Garagiola

Washington County Soil Conservation District election notice

State soil conservation notices election of a commissioner for the Washington County Soil Conservation District Iowa. Landowners in the district may vote on June 10 1440 between 2 pm and 4 pm at the Soil Conservation Service Office in Washington Iowa. Absent voters may request ballots from the county auditor.

Washington Sol Conservation District Washington Iowa Washington County

Committee Information Notice by Chairman Jensen

A published notice from Committee Chairman Chris Hl Jensen covers dates June 2 to June 8 and outlines related procedures or actions for interested parties. The terse item provides procedural context without detailing specific requests or outcomes.

State Soil Conservation Committee Chris Hl. Jensen

Notice for Coal Bids by Washington ISD Iowa

Sealed bids requested by the Washington Independent School District Iowa for coal supply for 1955 56 to 1956 57 deliveries to district buildings. Approximately 400 tons vein stoker coal and 100 tons of 6x8 inch reg cond coal. Bids due June 18 1950 at 8:00 PM in the Lincoln School Building Board Room.

Board of Education Washington Independent School District Washimgton Osttame Washington Towa Lincoln School Iowa Ilinois Western Kentucky Donald Boser

Patent Covers High Solid Lacquer Spray Application

A new patent describes a lacquer process enabling 12 applications at elevated temperatures around 150 to 160 Fahrenheit. The method allows lacquers with higher solids content to be sprayed, attracting broad interest in coatings technology.

Spanier Couple Welcome Child in Packwood

Local couple Mr. and Mrs. Everette Spanier of Packwood greet a baby boy born at 12 45 a m The same day Mr and Mrs Lester report the Brighton birth at 9 42 a m indicating another newborn in the area.

Everette Spanier Packwood Lester Brighton

Local Dysart man builds grain elevator and feed business

Born and raised in Dysart Iowa Leo 1 earned a BA from the University of Iowa and now owns and operates a grain elevator and feed business in Dysart in connection with his farming activities.

Dysart Iowa University of Iowa

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WEW Green Field Lyle Ross Dawson VFW Carl R. Oldfield Service Alvin P. Meyer van Meter Democratic U. S Farm, Labor and Meyer Senator Club C. C. Brooks Edna C. Lawrence Wapello County Lowa Blondie Chic Young Dagwood Bill Pierce State Soil Conservation Committee OF Washington County Soil Conservation District Byington Washington Evening Journal Lowa Elder, Shannon & Co R. E. Shannon Dave FR. Hitler Bruce C. Cowden Charles Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Dress Audit Bureau of Circulations Claude Coldsmith City Ivan Hartsock Haskins H. Lloyd Walker Thos. E. Martin Congress Tom Martin D.C. Nolan Onzy Toy Richard V Leo Iowa Senate Tamar Benton Counties Friends of Richard V. Leo Buick Fisher Henry J. Taylor ABC Stewart & Crone Washington, Iowa
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