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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1950

Page

6

Cubs and Thunderbolts win in city league softball doubleheader

Columbus Junction Thunderbolts beat Benner Food City nine 10 to 0 as Bunk Green yielded five hits after a rough first inning and A Diller limited others to three. Marston Cubs defeated Mc Cleery Cumming 9 to 0 behind Ross pitching and Read homering in the first inning with four doubles and an error aiding the Cubs.

Greenfield Columbus Junction Thunderbolts Benner Food City Marston Cubs McCleery-Cumming Thunderbolts Bunk Green Thunderbolt A. Diller Clumbus Junction Bell B. Diller Cub Bill Read Dawson Brock Putman Dunwoody Maxwell Read Cubs Ross Edwards Lee Henry Hoyle Asa Carney Thomas Tisor Hughes Snyder Schafer Elie Lu Benner Sweet Murphy O Chamberlin Ee Patterson Mosier Green P Schmitt Glandon Dare Rf F Putman Ib Fy Read Ob Gorham DeLong Otal McCumming Manassier Dowis Smith Messenger Wensey Simpkinsy Randall Nicola

Flying Tigers increase lead in American League as Yankees stumble

The Detroit Tigers beat the Athletics 6 5 in 10 innings as Vic Wertz and Hoot Evers powered a late rally. Cardinals rallied to defeat the Phillies 6 3, while the Yankees lost 6 5 to the White Sox. Cubs beat the Dodgers 6 3 in 11 innings to end a skid. Giants blanked the Pirates 7 0 as Larry Jansen earned his fifth win. Braves end five game skid with 6 3 win over Reds.

Flying Tigers Yankees New York Flying Cardinals Detroiters Athletics Hioot Evers Art Houtteman Detroit Vic Wertz Tigers Boston Cardinals Phillies Philadelphia Young Curt Simmons Harry Brecheen Marty Mart0on Red Schoendienst del Ennis Philly Chicago Phil Masi Chico Carrasquel Joe Page Yankee Bob Cain Hank Bauer Jerry Coleman Hank Majeski Gus Zernial Larry Jansen Giants Pirates Tookie Gilvert Braves Treak Reds

Major Leagues Scores: Boston Tops Cincinnati 5–3

Baseball results show Boston defeating Cincinnati 5 to 3, St Louis beating Philadelphia 6 to 3, and New York crushing Pittsburgh 7 to 0 in latest games. The Orioles and Braves were not listed.

Boston Cincinnati St. Louis Philadelphia New York Pittsburgh United Press National League Brooklyn Chicago Detroit HSU Cleveland Washington St. Louises Louis Vt. Louis

Washington Boys Shine in Iowa State Junior Meet

Two Washington eighth graders Jack Rommell and Jim Alsip qualified for the Iowa state junior golf tournament in Iowa City, finishing in the fourth flight despite facing competitors several years older.

Washington Jack Rommell Jim Alsip Iowa Iowa City

Girls Softball Teams to Practice Thursday

Softball equipment will be at the Lincoln school practice grounds Thursday evening at 5 o'clock for use by any girls in the city softball league who are interested in a practice session. All members of the four teams are urged to use this opportunity of getting in some extra time on the field.

Lincoln School

Mrs Clendenning Sells Her Keota Home to Funston

Mrs A R Clendenning of Keota sold her home to Mr and Mrs Clayton Funston of east of Keota. The property has been rented by Mr and Mrs Bill Hall operators of the Gamble store. Several locals attended the Cavalcade of Music in Des Moines and visits followed at the Krause home.

Keota A. R. Clendenning Clayton Funston Clendenning Bill Hall Gamble Sam Erwin Olds Des Moines George Freshwaters A. R. Krause Bob Erwin Krause Kay Statler Everette Amsbery Amberys Jonas Yoder Kalona Carl Anderson Gary Leeper Washington Dow Bishop Wayne Stransky Stanley Mouser Merry Makers Club Eva Mouser Carl T. Anderson Anderson Hsther Hamilton Wellman John Kiene

Allen Family Reunion Held at Pilotburg Home

The Allen relatives met Sunday June 11 at Marion Stransky home in Pilotburg with 47 present. After a cooperative dinner, photos were taken and social time enjoyed. Notes include attendees from Richland, Fairfield, Burlington, Fonatana, Lake Park, Simla, Aplington and more, plus a birthday surprise for Marion Stransky and church plans for Bible school and services.

Allen Marion Stransky Pilotburg Stransky John W. Allens Colorado K. E. Hiatt Luther McCracken W. O. Allen Richland Mary Ann Eckles Aplington Gilbert Smith Joan Donald Allen Billie and Dickie Fontanelle Luther Mee- Cracken Fairfield Victorene Simla Colo Harry Voss Janette Dale Byers Kenneth Willis Byers Lake Park von Hadley Irene Dale Sasseen Keith Blakesburg L. E. Hi Pilotburg Bible School Lloyd Bauer Wayne Stransky Larry Ted Anderson Birmingham

Washington Evening Journal advertisement and masthead

The item lists the Washington Evening Journal staff positions and roles including Shannon and Co publishers E Shannon managing editor Dave R Elder business manager Bruce C Cowden editor James Morris news editor W J Shannon advertising manager Max Marble plant superintendent and notes publication details. It mentions afternoon edition and postal classifications and offers subscription rates by carrier and mail with advance payment terms.

Washington Evening Journal Washington, Iowa Shannon & Co Ft E. Shannon Dave R Elder Bruce C. Cowden James Morris W. J. Shannon Max Marble Washington Iowa United Press Inland Daily Press Iowa Daily Press Iowa Press Audit Bureau of Circulations

Former OSS official testifies on Amerasia case in Washington

Archbald Van Beuren, a former Office of Strategic Services official, poses for cameramen in Washington after giving secret testimony to a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee about the Amerasia documents case. He ordered the first raid on Amerasia magazine in 1945.

Office of Strategic Services Archbald van Beuren Washington Amerasia Senate van Beuren Amerasia Magazine International

Community and Rural Household Goods Sale Listings

Calendar of sales in Iowa towns listing Friday Whittaker sale barn weekly farm goods sales Thursday Kalona Kalona Sales Barn Wednesday Midway Columbus Junction Tuesday Ollie Livestock Exchange 1 PM various towns June 17 and 26 closing out household goods sales with addresses and start times.

Whittaker Sale Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa Midway Sales Company Volumbus Junction Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Towa North Towa Avenue Ed Squire Crawfordsville A. B. Orris North 4Th Avenue George N. Williams West Chester Will Ross

Lifetime Titanium Dioxide Promises White Paint Progress

The article highlights Lifetime Titanium dioxide derived from ilmenite as a major modern advance for the white pigment field used in exterior paints and enamels for durability and whiteness. It notes about 1,500 railroad tunnels in the country totaling roughly 320 miles.

Dogs and Children Approach Safe Interaction

The article advises that a friendly dog will not frighten a child if the child first observes the dog from a safe distance or watches a parent pet and play with the dog. It emphasizes modeled behavior and parental guidance in early exposure.

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