Newcombe Aces with Four-Hitter in Dodger Win
Don Newcombe pitched a four hitter in a 3-1 Dodgers victory over the Redlegs, improving to 10-0 with a standout start. He struck out seven, walked none, and added two hits to lift Brooklyn atop the standings while weathering a drizzle.
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Dazzler
Don Newcombe
Dodger
Dizzy Dean
Cardinals
Dean
Robin Roberts
Phils
Hal Newhouser
Tigers
Bucky Walters
Reds
Don
Walt Alston
Newcombe
Redlegs
Ted Kluszewski
Brooklyn
Cubs
Pittsburgh
Dale Long
Giants
Braves
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland
Indians
Yankees
Detroit
Bob Turley
Chicago
Baltimore
Hoot Evers
Kansas City
Washington
Warhorse
Enos Slaughter
Ronnie Kline
Bob Rush
Bobby Hofman
Alvin Dark
Gail Harris
Milwaukee
Harris
Jim Piersall
Sam Dente
Billy Goodman
Gene Stephens
Vic Wert
Ralph Kiner
al Rosen
Turley
Frank Lary
Slaughter
Cloyd Boyer
Bob Porter
Evers
Don Johnson
Crown Rust in Oats Linked to Buckthorn, Iowa
County Extension Director Tom Robb says crown rust in oats is caused by buckthorn. Early, heavy rust appeared this spring due to favorable damp warm weather and buckthorn’s role in overwintering and spreading the disease. The Iowa Legislature declared buckthorn a noxious weed and urged eradication in farming plans.
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Buckhhorn
Tom Robb
United States
Robb
Iowa
Washington County
Motor Vehicle Tax Stamp Goes On Sale At Washington Post Office
Ten years ago today the federal government begins selling motor vehicle tax stamps at the Washington post office. The stamps, valid for one year, must be displayed on all motor vehicles.
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Washington Post Office
Washington Women Win Team Trophy At Fairfield Golf Meet
Washington women golfers captured the team trophy at the Fairfield Walton club guest day, edging Walton by one stroke among ten towns. Team members Cornie Day Rosemary Nemmers Helen Doak Mildred Westermark Elizabeth Shannon led with 46s, followed by Laurene Wells Virginia Melegari Katherine Cruise Ruth Young Mary Kerr and Helen Shenefelt.
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Washington
Fairfield Walton Club
Walton
Cornie Day
Rosemary Nemmers
Helen Doak
Mildred Westermark
Elizabeth Shannon
Laurene Wells
Virginia Melegari
Katherine Cruise
Ruth Young
Mary Kerr
Helen Shenefelt
Water Levels Low In May Across Many States
U S Geological Survey reports May showed below average water levels in 85 percent of key wells. Streamflow was deficient along the Atlantic Seaboard and into Indiana, with acute shortages in Southwestern Michigan. Normal conditions appeared in several states, while record floods struck Colorado Oklahoma and Louisiana and severe local floods hit Arkansas and Alabama.
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Washington
U.S. Geological Survey
Atlantic Seaboard
Indiana
Michigan
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
Maine
Illinois
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Tennessee
Arkansas
Oklahoma
California
Oregon
Louisiana
Alabama
Homecoming for three freed jet fliers in Iowa and Nebraska
Midwesterners welcomed Capt. Harold Fischer of Swea City Iowa 1st Lt. Roland Parks of Omaha Nebraska and 1st Lt. Lyle Cameron of Lincoln Nebraska after their release from Communist captivity. Swea City hosted Harold Fischer Day drawing thousands for the big homecoming celebration.
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Chicago
Harold Fischer
Swea City
Iowa
Roland Parks
Omaha
Neb
Lyle Cameron
Lincoln
Fischer
E Grady Family Hosts Guests at Lake MacBride
Kalona June 8 Mr and Mrs I E Grady and family entertained Sunday at their Lake MacBride cabin. Guests included D W Ashby Shannon and Melanie Cedar Rapids Ark Strabala Iowa City Strickler Gingerich and many others. Nearby visits featured Hesston College commencement Marjorie Keiser and family.
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Eugene Way Kalona
I. E. Grady and
Gretchyn
Lake MacBride
D. W. Ashby
Shannon
Melanie
Cedar Rapids
Albert Strabala
Stuttgart
Ark
Kevin Strickler
Iowa City
Willis W. Gingerich
Tommy
Patty
Lamont Kelley
Joan
Jimmy
Richard Kelley
Ronnie
Stephen
Ron Harland
Gregory
E. C. Kern
Larry
L. E. Strickler
A N. Grady
Norma
J. J. Kelley
H. L. Grady
Timmy
Hazel Coffey
Joe Strabala
Jacob Erb
Ed Hershberger
Herman Yoder
Dorotha
Evelyn
Ora Keiser
John
C. E
A. J. Haberman
Clifford Page
Midland
Mich
Kalona
Wellman
Ray A. Yoder
Hobart
Hesston
Kan
Hesston College
Marjorie
Keiser
Harry Malichky Sr
William Prebul
R. H. Miller
Tucson
Ariz
Delmar Reece
Ring reunites after 23 years in Middlebury yard
Mrs. Raymond Grant regained her diamond engagement ring after 23 years when a relative found it during yard work in Middlebury Connecticut. The return ends years of uncertainty as the keepsake resurfaces in a family dig.
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Middlebury
Conn
Raymond Grant
Weekend visit roundup features Page Spicher and out-of-town guests
Brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Page and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Spicher with their daughter from San Diego visit Velma Spicher and Bert Stumpf. Al Grady of Iowa City spent the weekend in Chicago for the Yankees versus White Sox double header.
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Cecil Page
Raymond Spicher
San Diego
Calif
Velma Spicher
Bert Stumpf
al Grady
Iowa City
Chicago
Ill
Yankees
White Sox
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Lopat
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Sullivan
Score
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Rogovin
Trucks
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Lucien
Lelong
the Stick Cologne
Daniel
SORAG
TaNenly
Hotsiois Fm
National
DANE
CURSE
ARTO
National League
W. L. Pet
Coast To Coast
Alin
New Orleans
Franz
Ed Garland
Utas
Wan
Daniel Defoe
Cartoon 3 Stooges
United Artists
Hollywood
MOG
Lana Turner
Idmund Parcom
Ywca Pta
BROWN
ED Brown
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
All In
Fairfield
Brown Finance CO
North Side
E. Gradys
Lake McBride
Swisher Pavilion
Swisher, Iowa
Kenny Hofer
Freezer
Washington Skelgas Service
N. Side
Ofaler
General Electric
Paris
Judy Putnam
Mace Motor CO
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