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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1952

Page

6

Satchel Paige Wins Own Game In Seventeenth With Sharp Single

Satchel Paige shone in relief and at bat guiding the Browns to a 3 to 2 17 inning victory over the Washington Senators. He earned the win with three hits including a decisive double and a late run driven home on his third single. Paige now stands 5–1 with 20 strikeouts in 20 innings.

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Resinel Ointment for Dry Skin and Irritated Areas

Dry skin and itching on legs and ankles relieved by Resinel medicated oil rich ointment. It moisturizes, calms itching quickly and lasts for hours, helping nature heal irritated skin including minor burns, eczema, diaper rash, and chafing. Use Resinel Snap cleanser for best results.

Major Leagues Tonight's Matches Across The League

Brooklyn at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Cincinnati are listed for tonight with night games noting New York at Chicago St. Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston and other venues.

Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago St. Louis Washington Detroit Cnights Cleveland Boston United Pittsburgh St Louis

Walcott predicts KO of Charles in big heavyweight bout

Jersey Joe Walcott says he will likely knock out Ezzard Charles in the 15 round title fight at Municipal Stadium. Charles aims to regain the crown as bookmakers favor Charles at 12 to 5 with about 40,000 fans expected.

Philadelaphia Jersey Joe Walcott Kzzard Charles Tve Charles Ezzard

Local News Briefs on Travels and a Wedding Plan

Mrs OF Thavis leaves this evening for Davenport to visit her daughter Mrs Charles Grayson. Mr and Mrs Bob Van Meter return from a three week vacation in California and Denver. Coto Kev and Mrs Basil McBee family plan a trip to Mineola Kansas for a wedding ceremony performed by Rev MceRee for his nephew.

Denver Coto Basil McBee Mineola Kansas Rev MceRee

Nine Players Change Teams In Big Deal

In a major four team swing, Red Rolfe of the Tigers seeks speed and punch, Lou Boudreau of the Red Sox wants a top third baseman and depth. Tigers receive Fred Hatfield Johnny Pesky Walt Dropo Dutch Lenhardt and Bill Wight while sending George Kell Hoot Evers Johnny Lipou and Dizzy Trout to the other clubs.

Boston Cup Red Rolfe Tigers Lou Boudreau Red Sox Fred Hatfield Johnny Pesky Walt Dropo Dutch Lenhhardt Bill Wight George Kell Hoot Evers Johnny Lipou Dizzy Trout

Eisenhower Endorsed Air Power Expansion, Spaatz Says

Gen. Carl A. Spaatz confirms that Dwight D. Eisenhower while Army chief of staff fully supported the Air Force expansion program. Ike later told reporters he fought more for air power than Congress granted and urged asking Spaatz how he stood on air power.

Community news notes and travels of local families

visits by Mr and Mrs Harold Gobble of Van Nuys Calif with Harold Parsons on 30 day leave after 22 months in Okinawa and Korea. Sgt Parsons leaves June 5 for Austin TX. Also reported are degrees for G R Kailey Omaha and travels of Mr and Mrs Harry Ablmian Roswell NM to Wausau WI.

Harold Gobble van Nuys Calif Frank Gobble Claude Lucker Ekmerson Witting Sgt Harold Parsons Okinawa Korea Parsons Austin Texas Floyd Parsons Orville Lester Heswline Kenneth Leonard Everett Parsons Kansas City Harry Ablmian Cary Sue Roswell N.M Ed Simmering Wausau, Wis

Hospital movements and births log

At The Hospital Yesterday: Arnold Pringle of Richland medical, Mrs. Andrew Wolf of Pleasant Plain surgical, Cecil Simmons of Columbus Junction medical. Today: Mrs. Herman Bruegge Washington surgical, Kathryn Leppert of Pleasant Plain surgical. Births This morning: Dre and Mrs. G. J. Nemmers a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Spreacker of Kalona a son. Dismissed Mrs. Dene Carney and daughter.

Arnold Pringle Richland Andrew Wolf Pleasant Plain Surgical Cecil Simmons Columbus Junction Herman Bruegge Washington Kathryn Leppert Dre G. J. Nemmers Howard Spreacker Kalona

Muscatine Timber Jacks crush Stewart & Crone nine

Muscatine Timber Jacks defeated Stewart & Crone softballers 14 to 1 in nine innings at Muscatine field. Dick Hartzel took the loss after seven innings, Jim Sherman finished the final two. The Muscatine nine fueled a seven-run third inning with five hits including a triple and two doubles. Brock scored on Sherman and Schmitt singles with an error closing the frame. Next games include May Selle-Rothschild girls at Greenfield and Stewart & Crone opening home season against Wilton Junction.

Daves Timber Jacks Muscatine Stewart & Crone Softballers Washington Musccatine Timber Jacks Dick Hartzel Jim Sherman Muscatine Nine Stewart & Crone Bertin Brock Sherman Schmitt Mayselle-Rothschild McCleery-Cumminge Freshwaters Greenfield Wilton Junction

Rommel and Dawson Lead Iowa Junior Golf Qualifiers

Jack Rommel of Washington and Stan Dawson of Wellman qualified for the championship flight at the University of Iowa Finkbine course. Rommel shot 77, seven behind medalist Brian Kneafser of Ottumwa who had 70, while Dawson posted 75. Doug Whitehead also qualified for the first flight with 83, and Ed Bailey of Washington scored 90 to reach the second flight.

Jack Rommel Washington Stan Dawson Wellman Iowa University of Iowa Finkbine Rommel Brian Kneafser Ottumwa Dawson Doug Whitehead Ed Bailey

Fred Kuceras Visit In Ainsworth Home

Fred Kuceras visits the Bowman home south of Ainsworth on the Red Ball road. The gathering includes Clarence Kutcher and others, with farm improvements noted. Health concerns arise as the head of the household recovers from a throat infection while Karolyn also improves.

Davis Creek Earnest Bowman Ainsworth Fred Red Ball Bowmans Clarence Kutcher Oxford Bowman Bert Cray Wayne Riverside Karolyn Hubert Krotz Sherry Diane Iowa City Fred Kucera Kenneth Stuart Judy Johnnie Jimmie West Branch Robert Stuart Kenneth Laurel Kucera YMCA Washington William Kucera

Ed Kady Hosts California Guests and Local Notices

Bethel community page notes Ed Kady entertaining Ralph Ulinton and sister Bes sie Wirkpatrick from Pasadena. Diane Alvine, fifth grader of South Prairie school, had perfect attendance. Bible school at Bethel June 17–27 with no classes on two Mondays. Various local visits and family news shared from Bethel and nearby homes.

Bethel Jane Ralph Ulinton Bessie Wirkpatrick Pasadena California Ed Kady Kady Diane Alvine South Prairie School Diane Maurice Alvine W. McConnell Mark Campbell Gladys Wulf Norma Horak Gideon Ernest Ruth May Gideon Clarence Walker Ainsworth Alice Lafourek Savannah C. C. Rothlisberger Ed F. Havel

Cotton separates trend for outdoor wear endures

Cotton separates remain popular with outdoor crowds. Classic styles lead, with sleeveless blouses and collared options, while skirts feature swirling or single pleats in back or front or both, highlighting favored timeless looks.

Trailmobiles Promote Alert America Civil Defense Tour

Trail mobile exhibits travel to 70 cities to spur civil defense work. Each carrier carries gymnasium sized displays including an atomic bomb attack, psychological and chemical warfare, and a pay off room where volunteers can sign up for Civil Defense activities.

Radio and TV Networks To Air Eisenhower Speech

Dwight D. Eisenhower's Abilene address will be broadcast by four major radio networks and two television networks. NBC and the CBS network will transmit in full radio and CBS will offer a transcription at 5 p.m. CST. CBS, Mutual, and other networks schedule different time slots for the speech.

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Chilled Candles Trade For Longer Burning Time

Thoroughly chilled candles burn more slowly, extending their total burn time. Chilling reduces wax softening and slows melt rate, producing steadier flames and longer use per candle.

Rest and Neon Meal Help Quiet Noon Breaks

A note observes that young children often eat better at noon after a few minutes to calm down from play. It suggests calm time improves lunch intake and behavior during the school day.

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