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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1949

Page

2

Cubs Rout Browns as Senators Soar in Standings

In a busy day of baseball news the Washington Senators surged to second place with a 13 3 win over the Browns. Early Wynn pitched four strong hits while Mickey Vernon belted a two run homer. The Indians crushed the Red Sox 6 1 in the first inning and moved closer in the pennant race.

Senators Red Sox Browns New York Washington Senators Nats Orlando Fla Joey Kuhel Indians Cleveland Early Wynn Mickey Vernon al Rosen Douse Hal Newhouser Detroit Athletics George Kel Tigers Yanks Yankees White Sox Chicago Jerry Coleman Joe Page Cuddles Marshall Dodgers Cardinals Brooklyn St. Louis Giants Montia Kennedy Chicago Cub Jack Lohrke Sid Gordon Bobby Thomson Andy Pafko Roy Smalley Philadelphia Phils Russ Meyer Cincinnati Reds

Rookie Officer Babcock Killed in Suburban Minneapolis Shooting

A rookie policeman, Fred Babcock, 26, was shot to death during a burglary investigation in Richfield. Two suspects were arrested, including Sustan H. Johnson and William Johnson, with authorities naming a past robbery conviction for Gustav Johnson. Bloodhounds were brought from LaCrosse as a wide manhunt continued with police from Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and surrounding suburbs.

Minneapolis Fred Babcock Pacific Richfield Babcock Reed St St. Paul William Johnson 23Rd Ave W.H. Fabriz Hennepin County

Whiting Visits in John Whiting Home

Andrew Whiting spent Tuesday evening at the John Whiting home in Iowa City and will travel Thursday to Washington state. Mrs Whiting will accompany him to Des Moines where she will visit her daughter. Other locals hosted guests and a new baby was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Allen Lucas.

J. A. Raymond Lawfordsville Andrew Whiting John Whiting Iowa Washington State Whiting Des Moines Raymond Leona Rath Lenore I. L. Carter Galesburg Ill Henry Menefee Marion Olds Davenport Russell Zickafoose Bob Charles Allen Lucas Towa City Keith Stewart Helene Miller Iowa City Hazel Miller Chicago New Mexico Paul Griffith Albert Kessler LaGrange Wyo Paul Delong E. P. Rich Lester Laubach W.R.C West Chester

Marston Skelgas Cubs rout Benner Team 15 to 2 in city league

Cubs piled up 11 hits and four runs in the fourth inning to overpower Benner 15 to 2 at Greenfield. Lyle Ross allowed two singles as Benner committed seven errors and struggled defensively while Art Edmondson replaced Orr in relief. In a separate game the Stewart Crane All-Stars fell 8 to 2 to Oskaloosa amid a pitchers duel before the visitors broke away in the seventh.

Marston Skelgas Cubs Benner Greenfield Stewart & Crane Oskaloosa John Bunk” Green Lyle Ross Cubs All-Stars Orr Alliot Art Edmondson Freshwaters Marston Skelgas Cubs VFW Nawson Lsne Putman Dunwoody Maxwell Brock of Seave Schmitt Koch Brownin Ross Benners Pratt Clark Glandon Tanner Dowis L Mangold Fichelberger Coakley Peace Green Coakley Dowis PO Brommell Smith Edwards Allcot Crandall Lowe Buckwalter Hyde Boileau McFadden Lorr Edmondsonson Crandall Boileau Oskaloosa Aie

How They Stand Red Blood Cells and Body Counts

Red cells are tiny but numerous. An average man carries about 30 trillions red cells while a woman has around 27 trillion. They are produced in the red bone marrow.

Bowling Tourney Set to Open Monday at City Hall Alleys

The annual team handicap elimination tournament of the city bowling league begins Monday at 7 pm at the city hall alleys. Four teams start play each evening with two games per night. Pairings show Old Timers versus Bankers and New Timers versus Stewart & Crone on Monday June 6.

City City Hall Old Timers Bankers New Timers Stewart & Crone Smart Imp Carson Plumbing Montgomery Ward Sorrell Sitlers American Pearl Ross Motor McCleery Cumming Phillips Drug Tucker Chevrolet VFW American Legion Farmers Imps Mills Auto Freshwaters Peters Handware

First Girls Softball League Opens Monday at Green Field

The YWCA sponsored girls softball league begins Monday night at 7 30 under lights at Green Field. Marie Blattner directs summer recreation with four teams coached by Gorham Crandall Boileau Wirine and Putman. Team one is the Red Caps and team four the Whizzerettes. Jane Tanner leads team three. Schedule covers June 13 20 and 27 with twilight rain adjustments possible.

Greenfield Y.W.C.A Marie Blattner Gene Gorham Bob Crandall Bob Boileau Kenneth Dunwoody Lowell Wirine Bill Putman Red Caps Whizzerettes Jane Tanner

Clement Griffiths Have Holiday Dinner

A Westminster family Memorial day gathering centered at Clement Griffiths home with relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Griffith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Griffith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Dusenbery, Ted and Junior Griffith. Additional visits and Memorial day services noted among relatives and friends.

Robert Eckels Westminster Clement Griffith Donald Griffith Paul Griffith Harry D. Dusenbery Ted Junior Griffith Slemmons Paul Delong J. L. Slemmons Lester Laubach Keota Brad Kiesey Aurse Ted Kiesey Brad Dour Washington Cloyee Crone Rose Kiesey Mayfield Kentucky Dale Kiesey Frank L. Casey KE. R

Community notices calendar from St James and local groups

Sunday St James benefit Dutch supper 5 to 7 p.m. VFW hall. Monday Farmerettes 4 H club 1 30 p.m. YWCA board meets 7 30 p.m. Girl's softball 7 30 p.m. Greenfield. Knights of Pythias 8 p.m. K P hall. YWCA mixer 6 30 p.m. Bring supper change. Pythian sisters 8 09 p.m. K P hall Bring white elephant. L B C club 2 p.m. Mrs John Snebeck. St James Study club coop supper 6 30 p.m. Mrs W J Marie Jr Dessert rolls provided Bring silverware transportation urged. D A R 7 30 p.m. Mrs C F Letts. C D A 8 90 p.m. Business and Social meeting VFW hall. WSCS West Chester Methodist church 2 90 p.m. at church. Good Will club 2 p.m. Mrs I B Hoxworth. Rosemary club Mrs C C Roth lisberger. Linger Longer club Mrs William Shalla. A Go I Go club postponed. Harmony club 2 p.m. Mrs Ed Mayhew. WSCS Executive board 1 09 p.m. Methodist church. Presbyterian prayer service 9 30 a.m. church.

Farmerettes Mary Knotek Ywca Board YWCA Greenfield Knights of Pythias K.P. Hall Y.W.C.A Robert Day Pythian Sisters White Elephant L.B.C Club John Snebeck St. James Study Club W. J Marie, Jr C.D.A VFW WSCS West Chester Methodist Church Good Will Club I. B. Hoxworth Rosemary Club C. C. Rothlisberger Linger Longer William Shalla Harmony Club Ed Mayhew

Guest Day of Golf Group Wednesday

Members of the Ladies Golf and Bridge association at the local Country club invite Wellman Sigourney Iowa City and Fairfield clubs to a Wednesday guest day. Coffee and doughnuts at 8 30 with golf at 9 followed by bridge or golf. reservations to Mrs Don Shepherd or Mrs John Griffith by Monday noon.

Ladies Golf and Bridge Association Don Shepherd John Griffith E. BE. Stutsman Ewald Gustafson I. W. Shenetel Wille Bridge Wellman Sigourney Iowa City Fairfield

Birthday list marks milestones across towns

Mrs. W. H. Anderson turns eighty with observances by Roger Dennis Hazen and others. The piece lists numerous individuals from Wellman, West Chester, Wasland, Crawfordsville, Noble, Wayland, and Adel marking birthdays and wedding anniversaries including Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shannon and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Tucker.

W. H. Anderson Roger Dennis Hazen David Letts Kathleen Mae Crandall William LaVern Wessler R. BE. Shannon Vernon Tucker

Choose Shoes Wisely For Comfort And Health

Advice urges careful shoe selection to improve daily comfort health and work performance. Choosing proper footwear saves effort reduces fatigue and boosts overall life enjoyment.

Hospital admits two tonsillectomy patients and two dismissals

Admitted today are Tommy Bauer of West Chester and Alice Walker of Route 3 for tonsillectomies. Dismissals include Richard Pratt and Mrs D W McClure of the city. Births yesterday include Mr and Mrs Robert Hougeal of Keota with a daughter born at 7 42 pm. Today Mr and Mrs John Dupuis of Richland welcomed a son at 7 12 am.

Tommy Bauer West Chester Alice Walker Richard Pratt City D. W. McClure Robert Hougeal Keota John Dupuis Richland

Betty and Ernestine Bulger Wed in Riverside Double Ceremony

Betty Bulger married Dale Horak and Ernestine Bulger married Ralph Slaughter in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Church Riverside. Sisters daughters of Gertrude Bulger both wore identical burnished satin gowns with empire waistlines and lace veils. A noon wedding dinner for 59 honored guests was hosted at Mrs Bulger’s home. Mr Horak will live on a Riverside area farm.

Riverside St. Mary's Church Betty Bulger Dale Horak John R. Horak Ernestine Bulger Ralph Slaughter Lone Tree Raymond Slaughter Gertrude Bulger Delbert Grecian Patty Geret Judy Slaughter Larry Marek John Bulger Lyle Mr. Horak

Past Matron's Picnic At Sunset Park

The Past Matron's club met Friday at Sunset Park for a picnic. Thirteen members and seven guests attended, with Mrs. H. M. Dodder presiding. The group plans one more fall meeting then resumes in September. Mrs. George Dare and Mrs. William Manassier were chosen to arrange an autumn picnic at the first fall gathering.

Sunset Park H. M. Dodder George Dare William Manassier

Mixer Picnic at Mrs Day's Home Tuesday

The Y W C A Mixer club will hold a picnic at the home of Mrs Robert Day Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock. Dorothy Turnipseed, club president, is contacting members and they will bring salads. The rest are asked to bring change for supper. croquet will precede the meal and summer meeting plans will be made.

Y.W.C.A. Mixer Club Robert Day Dorothy Turnipseed Selads

Farm records guide better planning and management

Keeping up to date farm records is a tool for planning rather than the end goal. Production, sales, expenses and investments tracked serves to improve farming decisions and results.

Salvation Army runs 94 maternity homes aiding 30000 mothers yearly

The International Salvation Army operates 94 maternity homes that provide care to more than 30,000 unmarried mothers each year, reflecting its broad social welfare program.

International Salvation Army

Mary Ellen Randall to Be Married July 3

Mary Ellen Randall, bride to be, was honored with a miscellaneous shower Friday evening hosted by Mrs. Tom Randall. Twenty two guests enjoyed spring flowers, bingo, and gift guessing as advice and gifts were shared, with pink and white refreshments and cakes inscribed Dick and Mary July 3.

Mary Ellen Randall Tom Randall Miss Randall Dick and Mary

Honor Graduates At P. L. Fenn Home

Harold Ganon David Chilecote and Kenneth Fenn were honored at a party at the P. L. Fenn home Thursday after commencement exercises. Attendees included graduates families Mr and Mrs John Cherry and Mrs Godfrey Juzeler. The guests cut the cake and toured gifts.

Harold Ganon David Chilecote Kenneth Fenn P. L. Fenn John Cherry Godfrey Juzeler

New Deer Repellent Keeps Grazing Deer From Beans

A newly created two chemical compound repellent keeps deer from feeding on sprayed bean fields without harming the vegetables. The compound only causes temporary palate irritation in deer and has no lasting adverse effects on crops.

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Wolf’s Flower Shop A. Whiting Wilson Golf Sam Snead Gene Sarazen Patty Berg Wilson Chamberlin Bros VFW Cubs Nag Troopee United Press Boston St Louis Cincinnati Oe Green Field Clement Griffiths Hartzell Pig Stan St. James VFW Hall Shirley Lou Niffenegger Cleo Dean Marion Wasland James Wendell Emry Linda Rae Lee Judith Ann Enfield E. D. Rayburn Ray Phillips Charles Churchill Donald Thornton Milo Gordon Mrs W. L. McGinnis Ainsworth Dorothy Ruth Waters Crawfordsville Richard Stearns Karl Schmidt Donald Graber Noble Mary Louise Redlinger Louie Kauffman Wayland John Flading Richard Durian Mr. Durian Robert West Adel Virginia Shannon LeRoy George Pratt LeRoy Pratt Cleo Morris Beckler Speed N.aldac Betty Thomas Wolfe St. Mary's Vernita Droll St. Mary’s R. Days Forum Records Honor M. FE. Randall Tweeten's Washington Dairy
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