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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1954

Page

6

Harshman Delivers For White Sox In Doubleheader Sweep

White Sox rely on Jack Harshman as he fires a seven hit shutout to beat the Senators and help Chicago sweep a doubleheader 5-3 and 6-0. Sandy Consuegra adds a six hitter in the opener and Minnie Minoso belts a two run homer in the eighth to seal victory. Indians also win two, widen lead over Chicago in the AL race with 2-1 and 7-5 scores in Philadelphia.

Harshman Nashville Billy Pierce Mike Pornieles Richards Senators Chicago Sandy Consuegra Minnie Minoso Jim Rivera Indians Cleveland Indians Philadelphia Yankees Ty Kates Baltimore Allie Reynolds Joe Coveman

Boston routs Detroit with four two run homers and Jensen slam

Boston scored all seven runs on two run homers by Ted Lepcio Milt Bolling Harry Agganis and a bases empty blast by Jackie Jensen. Detroit catcher Ray Boone homered for the losers.

Boston Ted Lepcio Milt Bolling Harry Agganis Jackie Jensen Detroit Ray Boone Dodgers Giants Cubs Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Jim Wilson Phillies Cards

Baseball Tonight Schedule For AL Games

The schedule lists AL matchups: Pittsburgh at Cincinnati at night, New York at Milwaukee at night, Philadelphia at Chicago at night, and Brooklyn at St. Louis at night. Key teams travel between cities as the pennant chase continues.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati New York Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Ww. I. Pet Cleveland W. J. Pete New York Eee St Louis

Clifton Club Plans Friday Meeting in Columbus Junction

The Old Clifton club will meet Friday June 11 with Mrs Alice Worley hosting. Mrs Margaret Hopping and Mrs Frances Robertson will lead six entertainment activities. Chapter R T holds a meeting Thursday June 10 at Mrs Max Robertson’s home for founders day observance. The Double Eight club meets Thursday June 17 with hosts Mrs LeRoy Hughes and Mr Harold Parks. Central Presbyterian Church calendar group meets Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs G N Duncan and Mrs Merle Hankins.

LeRoy Hughes Harold Parks Central Presbyterian Church G. N Duncan Merle Hankins

Insect Activity Reported Across Fields This Year

County Extension Director notes widespread insect issues affecting crops. Pea aphids attack alfalfa and red clover while lesser clover leaf weevils, grasshoppers, cutworms, billbugs, and sod webworms threaten corn and other plants. pests like cucumber beetles and scale insects also reported with recommendations on chemical controls and timing of sprays.

Zenith Cinebeam Brightens Summer TV in Our Showroom

We showcase a Cinebeam Zenith TV with a mirror like tube backing for whiter whites and blacker blacks. The set features magnetic focus and 18 400 volts of picture power for a daytime clear picture and cinema style viewing. MAN SOLDS RADIO & TELEVISION offers this summer showcase near the YMCA with phone 119.

Zenith Mansold Radio & Television Ymca

Conesville Girls Burned in Accident

Two young daughters of Mr and Mrs Melvin Allen living west of Conesville were badly burned when they toppled an electric coffee maker spilling hot coffee on their bodies. They were treated at University hospital Iowa City last week. Milicent Johnson Red Cross nurse and field supervisor visits her sister Mrs H M Smith. Mrs Blanche Masonholder returns to Moline after visiting daughter Mrs Hazel Hanft.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Melvin Allen Conesville University Hospital Iowa City Milicent Johnson Red Cross H. M. Smith Blanche Masonholder Moline Hazel Hanft

Sunshine Area Visitors Highlight Maquoketa Notes

Mrs. Don Simmering and family visited Edward Miller in Maquoketa. Local gatherings included Lake Odessa trips and a Washington piano recital. Several neighbors socialized in Bir mingham, Keota, and Washington, with birthday celebrations and a Harvey family cooperative event noted. Gene Koehler recovered from chicken pox and relatives joined Harold Klopf enstein and son during a furlough visit.

Tommy Harvey Sunshine Community Don Simmering Donnie Eddie Edward Miller Maquoketa Lake Odessa

Indiana Grace Hill Residents Share Weekend Notices

Grace Hill residents Mr. and Mrs. Don Burgess and Cynthia of South Bend visited Mr. and Mrs. Meeker Hess and family. Leonard Brinning and family picnicked at Lake Darling. Memorial services were held by several families in Clay Brighton Richmond and Keota. Musings include visits from Ottumwa West Chester Burlington and Oskaloosa.

Nelson Woodford Grace Hill Don Burgess Cynthia South Bend Ind Meeker Hess Leonard Brinning Lake Darling Max Waterhouse Clay Merle Allison Brighton C. A. Strohin Fred Garrett Washington Stanley Vodicka Richmond Joss Craig Ira Hough West Chester Harry McKune

Family Socials Mention Visits in Ainsworth and Muscatine

Gene attended a family dinner Sunday at Lawrence Wilsons in Ainsworth. Omar Wagner and family were Saturday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider. Mrs. Lyle Wilcox spent Sunday and Monday with her mother, Mrs. Eva Johnson Jr. Muscatine.

Gene Lawrence Wilsons Ainsworth Omar Wagner Carl Schneider Lyle Wilcox Eva Johnson Jr Muscatine

Sedrel Family Weeklong Visit With Aunt and Uncle

Monday begins a weeklong stay for Chrissy Mike and Jan Sedrel with their aunt and uncle and cousins Ronnie and Linden, gathering for family time.

Chrissy Mike Jan Sedrel Ronnie Linden

Memorial Rites Mark Crawfordsville Memorial Day

Memorial day services were held at the school house in Crawfordsville Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock with many in attendance. The American Legion Post and Auxiliary led the program. Richard Young received a Korean conflict service certificate from Post Commander Lewis Beenblossom before Rev. C E Chandler of Winfield Presbyterian Church delivered the address.

Jack Howard Crawfordsville School House American Legion Post Auxilary Richard Young Lewis Beenblossom C. E. Chandler Presbyterian Church Winfield Iowa American Legion

Local Family News Briefs From Brookyn and Harper

Mr and Mrs Martin Sands and daughter Marlene of Brooklyn Ill spent the weekend with Mrs O E Babb and Dorothy. Mr and Mrs Lester Ledger are the parents of a daughter Joyce Anne born Tuesday June 1 at Washington County Hospital. Mrs Ledger is the former Betty Lou Adam of Harper. Grand parents are Mr and Mrs A J Adam of Harper and Edward Ledger of East Pleasant Plain.

Martin Sands Marlene Brooklyn, Ill O. E. Babb Dorothy Lester Ledger Joyce Anne Washington County Hospital Ledger Bety Lou Adam Harper A. J. Adam Edward Ledger East Pleasant Plain

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