Washington county graduates at Iowa State College commencement
Local news notes graduates from Washington county and Grinnell College today. Earl Robert Kindig earned a bachelor of science in forestry at Iowa State. Dean Lloyd Niffenegger studied veterinary medicine. Charles Benson Bear joined Phi Beta Kappa at Grinnell, with Alice Meacham also mentioned.
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Washington
Forestry College
Lloyd Niffenegger
West Chester
Charles Benson Bear
Phi Peta Kappa
Grinnell College
Alice Meacham
Grinnell
Washington Independents Top Muscatine 12 to 10 in Blatnerfield
The Washington Independents snapped a three game skid by beating Muscatine 12 to 10 at Blattnerfield. Kit Campbell earned the win with four hits allowed, while Hod and Jack Denton joined the lineup. The next action includes a home game against Oxford Junction and a Fourth of July clash with the Iowa City Eagles.
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Local births and hospital notices in Washington and Keota
Mr and Mrs William James Washington announce a daughter born Sunday at 4 00 a m weighing seven pounds fifteen ounces named Jeanne Annette Mrs Haydn Davis Keota announces a daughter born Sunday at 9 50 p m weighing five pounds eight ounces Mrs Ethel Singleton Washington underwent a major operation this morning Arthur Atack Jr underwent a minor operation this morning Frank McWarlane was dismissed this morning
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William James
Washington
Jeanne Annette
Haydn Davis
Keota
Ethel Singleton
Arthur Atack, Jr
Frank McWarlane
Legumes Get Nitrogen From Air
Legumes obtain about two thirds of their nitrogen from the air through a natural bacterial partnership. This process reduces the need for soil nitrogen and supports sustainable farming practices.
Nelson Wins National Open in Playoff Over Wood
Byron Nelson, 27, clinched the national open title in a playoff against Craig Wood in Philadelphia. An eagle two on the fourth hole sparked his 70 to Wood’s 73, sealing the championship on a hot June day.
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Texas Plains
Byron Nelson
Craig Wood
Wood
Snyder Plans to Enroll at Iowa Next September
Charlie Snyder an all-state high school tackle from Washington High plans to enroll at the State University of Iowa next September. Iowa coaches Anderson Harris and Carideo recently viewed him and he likes Iowa City. Art Dickinson of State Teachers and Iowa State staff also visited Washington to see Snyder.
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Washington High School
State University of Iowa
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Iowa
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Iowa City
Art Dickinson
Iowa State
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County golf final led by Don Taylor at Kalona
Don Taylor of Wellman won the county golf final at Kalona with rounds 42 and 61 to lead by nine. Phil Antonoff of Washington Clothier pushed Taylor early but finished two strokes back as Washington dominated Class A prizes and multiple flights with Sid Smith, Bob Shannon, and Bill Shannon taking top spots.
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Bill Shannon
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al Baldridge
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Kyle Fry
George Miller
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Nic McCleery
J. R. Swartzendruber
Jack Gingerich
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Hob Godlove
Godloe
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Frank Miller
M. Schiaubaugh
H. Schwartzend
Dr. R. A. Hender
KR. Erb
Rex Severt
M. Saforek
Mart Whittake
Paul Moore
L. Rugg
Corbins Visit Davenport Then Headed To Des Moines
Davenport residents Mr. and Mrs. Earle Corbin and their son Wright were in town a few hours yesterday en route to Des Moines for a shoe dealer convention. Wright returns to duties in the regular army after a home visit while Mrs. Corbin oversees the Davenport Peterson store children's shoe department.
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Major Leagues Split as Mets Edge Cardinals in opener
Standings show New York beat St Louis 8 to 6 in the first game and 6 to 1 in the second. Cleveland and Philadelphia tied 4 to 4.
Alaska Brown Bear Claims Largest Carnivorous Role
The Alaska brown bear on the Alaska peninsula is cited as the world’s largest carnivorous animal by the American Wildlife Institute. Individuals of this species have exceeded 1,600 pounds. The grizzly is noted for its broad native range and was once more widely distributed than any other bear.
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Shrine of St Charles Borromeo in Milan Cathedral
The article notes a silver shrine to St Charles Borromeo beneath Milan Cathedral and a silver statue of the saint in the same church. It recalls his canonization in 1610 and service during the 1576 pestilence as Milan’s archbishop.
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St. Charles Borromeo
Milan
Baseball Standings and Sunday Scores From Early Week
National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 34 wins 22 losses, Chicago 25 24, New York 26 26, Pittsburgh 23 26, Philadelphia 17 30. Sunday results include New York over Pittsburgh 7 3, New York 5 Pittsburgh 4, Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 1, Brooklyn 9 Cincinnati second game, Boston 4 Chicago 3 first game, Chicago 3 Boston 3 second, Philadelphia 5 St Louis 4, St Louis 4 Philadelphia 1.
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Local residents visit. travelers plan trips and activities
Mildred Williams of Columbus City shopped here Saturday. Mrs. Laura Littlefield and Mrs. Hugh Morris of Keota were here on Saturday. Mrs. Lee Lease of Cra wdfords ville was in town today shopping. Mrs. Nelle Dewey Mohr of Los Angeles is here on business. She visits her daughter in Chicago and stays at Hotel Washington. Mr. and Mrs. J. Rothschild spent the weekend at their cabin in Oakland Mills. Helen Green returns to work at Simpson Finance after vacation. Fern Crozier plans a three week trip to California starting Wednesday. Several locals plan fishing trip to Mahnaga Lake, Minnesota on June 16 for a week. The street south of the United Presbyterian church is roped off for Vacation Bible School. Ten golfers from Fairfield visited yesterday and praised the local course. Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kunik and daughters Betty and Harriet spent yesterday in Iowa City.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Chicago
Hotel
Washington
Old Brushes Useful for Cleaning Delicate China and Vases
A guide advises keeping old toothbrushes for cleaning crevices in delicate china and vases. A wash with lather or water and vinegar brightens many dull ornaments.
Surprise 25th Anniversary Party for Mayo Couple
A group of nineteen friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Oral Mayo on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at the Mayo home. The event included roses from Mrs. Harry Turner and a gift of an anniversary wreath. Pinochle was played with Mr. Mayo winning high score and Joyyn Davidson taking the low score. refreshments followed.
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Harry Turner
Mr. Mayo
Joyyn Davidson
Habits of the Skunk in Winter Dens
The skunk hibernates briefly in cold weather but does not sleep deeply or long. As temperatures rise it leaves its den to forage, often using ground holes and sometimes under buildings or in hollow logs for shelter.
Dalmatian Dogs Known as Coach Dogs in Dalmatia
Dalmatian dogs were used for pointing game in Dalmatia, now a district of Yugoslavia. They resemble the pointer in appearance and are fond of horses. They became known as coach dogs because they would watch stables and trot behind horse-drawn vehicles.
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Dalmatia
Yugoslavia
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