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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1951

Page

6

Cubs and All Stars Triumph at Green Field in Softball Doubleheader

The Marston Cubs beat IOOF 10 to 6 at Green Field as Libe, Ross, and Schmitt starred for the Cubs while Caldwell of IOOF hit an inside the park homer. In the nightcap the Stewart Cranes All Stars defeated Day's Timber Jacks 6 to 4 on seven hits off Berlin with Hartzell limiting Muscatine to five hits.

Marston Cubs IOOF Green Field Cubs Witthoff Sines Libe Ross Schmitt Caldwell

Draft Plans For Girls Softball League All Stars To Play

Final plans for the girls city softball league are set with three teams in regular league play each Monday night. The Maybelle Rothschild All Stars will be drawn from the other three teams and play their first game Thursday at Greenfield against Lone Tree girls sponsored by Maybelle's and Rothschild's.

All Stars Inal Maybelle-Rothschild All Star Girls Tom Cats Mer Drive Inn Merchantettes Greenfield Lone Tree Girls Maybelle’s and Rothschild’s

With Our Men In Service AMRINE Cpl Harold A Amrine

Corporal Harold A Amrine U S Army service number 55045774 is listed with Brigadier General "C" 9th AAA Gun Battalion at Fort Bliss Texas as part of the war service roster.

Harold A. Amrine U.S AAA Gn. Bu Ft. Bliss Texas

Good Luck 4 H Club Plans Rally Day Skit

The Good Luck 4 H club met at Roberta Horton s home on June 2 with nine members present. They planned a Rally Day program skit and spent the afternoon preparing it. Refreshments were served by the hostess. A special meeting is scheduled for June 8.

Good Luck 4-H Roberta Horton

Major Leagues Night Matchups Across Cities

Baseball schedule lists New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Chicago and Boston at Detroit for tonight's night games with nine innings on tap across venues. The list highlights marquee matchups among league clubs.

New York St. Louis Philadelphia Cleveland Washington Chicago Boston Detroit United Press Brooklyn Se Chicago Ee Cincinnati Mt Bees Pittsburgh St Louis Brooklyn Dollein

Evangelistic Meetings Open in Columbus Junction

Rev. Glenn Williamson from Waterloo leads evening evangelistic services at the Dixie Free Methodist church in Columbus Junction with a closing date set for June 11. The Martha Glass Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church hosts a tea Friday evening at Mrs. Evelyn Long's home. Mrs. Carrie Lewis of Covina California is the speaker. John Lee visits sisters in Knoxville Tennessee and Friendsville Tennessee. Lee and Dorothy Direks buy Fern Heath residence north of the Columbus City school and plan remodeling. Three year old Judith Ann Collier, ill, remains a surgical patient at University Hospital Iowa City.

Columbus Junction Glenn Williamson Waterloo Dixie Free Methodist Chorch Martha Glass Missionary Society United Presbyterian Church Evelyn Long Carrie Lewis Covina Calif John Lee Joe Wade Knoxville Tenn Viola Gregg Friendsville Lee Dorothy Direks Fern Heath Columbus City School House Judith Ann Collier Orville Collier University Hospital Iowa City

Confessed Bank Robber Awaits Sentencing in Des Moines

Ed ward Wiese, 26, who pleaded guilty to the May 1 $11,000 robbery of the Dallas County Savings Bank at Minburn, awaits sentencing before U.S. District Judge Wilbur Riley. The Des Moines report notes Wiese confessed to the federal bank robbery charges.

Des Moines Edward Wiese Dallas County Minburn Wil

Escapee From Anamosa Reformatory Held In Iowa Case

Iowa officials say Anamosa reformatory escapee Ralph Stearns and alleged helper Earl Kern are in custody at county seats. The two linked to burglaries at Lucas hardware and general store, with Stearns described as a two time offender. Kern, released in 1951, is believed to have driven the getaway car.

Helper Iowa Des Moines JR. W Nebergall Lucas Chariton Corydon Ralph Stearns Cedar Rapids Reformatory Earl George Kern, Jr Foss Davis Anamosa Reformatory Stearns Polk County Boone County Kern

Educator Praises Marine Training Transforming Boy in 12 Weeks

John A. Clarke of San Francisco, a former World War I Army sergeant, commends Marine Corps recruit training for turning his adolescent son into a man in about 12 weeks. He wrote to the Marine Corps Depot commander in San Diego noting the program's educational impact after 30 years of trying to educate youths.

Marine Corps John A. Clarke San Francisco California Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego

Experts Cite Home as Key Cause of Child's School Struggles

Experts argue that a child’s academic failure often stems from home life. They point to factors such as parental involvement, stability, and home routines as primary influences on school performance.

Washington Evening Journal masthead and rates page

Washington Iowa publication details list Elder Shannon Co publishers editors and staff. The notice lists circulation rates by carrier and mail, taxodal rates for in state and outside Iowa with terms payable in advance. Figures include weekly and yearly pricing and dated publication notes.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Elder, Shannon , Co R. E. Shannon Dave R. Elder Bruce Audit Bureau of Circulations Washington

Junction Man Observes 87th Birthday Monday

J D Quinn a longtime resident of Columbus Junction observed his 87th birthday on Monday June 5. Pvt Alvin L Marshall finished basic training at Fort Riley Kansas and spent a furlough at his home in Columbus Junction. He serves as a patrol trooper at Fort Campbell Kentucky. Phyllis Lukenbach daughter of Mr and Mrs L L Lukenbach of Columbus Junction is candidate for a bachelor of music education degree at Cornell College Mt Vernon in the 98th annual commencement with a major in music education.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction J. D. Quinn Pvt Alvin L. Marshall Ft. Riley Kan Ft. Campbell Phyllis Lukenbach L. L. Lukenbach Cornell College Mt. Vernon

Proper Storage of Cooked Fish

Cooked fish should be flaked and stored in the refrigerator for no more than 24 hours if not eaten immediately. Ensure it is cooled promptly and kept at a safe temperature to prevent spoilage.

Donna Miller Employed by Des Moines Firm

Donna Miller, a 1949 Columbus High School graduate, works as a proof reader in Look magazine's mailing department in Des Moines and is spending vacation with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cline of Davenport visited Charles Dill and friends. James H. Snyder, a retired rural mail carrier in poor health, is a patient at Restopia nursing home.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Donna Miller Columbus High School Look Magazine Des Moines Joe Miller Walter Cline Davenport Charles Dill James H. Snyder Restopia Nursing Home

Rotating Diet Advice For Daily Citrus And Greens

Diet guidance suggests daily servings of citrus fruits tomatoes or green leafy vegetables to maintain balance. The recommendation emphasizes variety across the produce group to support nutrition.

Des Moines Board Opposes IHSAA Action on Meet Broadcasts

Des Moines school board votes unalterably against the IHSAA decision to bar a sports announcer from telecasting the state track meet. The board calls the move arbitrary and unwise while noting no formal request for investigation from KRNT radio. Rep Ernest Palmer says no formal inquiry from the budget committee was filed.

DES Moines Iowa Budget and Financial Control Committee KRNT Iowa High School Athletic Association Ernest Palmer Fort Madison KANT IHSAA Association Lyle Quinn Couppee Iowa City

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