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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1951

Page

6

Brooklyn Fans Eye Dodgers World Series Rise

Brooklyn fans count hours until the Dodgers win the flag and reach the World Series as Snider drives a 14th homer and a trio of hits. Hatten exits for King who earns the win while Del Crandall belts a three run shot for the Cardinals. Giants beat Reds. Phillies blank. AL game Boston beats Detroit. other games rained out.

Duke Snider Dodger Clyde King King Joe Hatten Cardinals Delce Giants Reds Cincnnati

Coaches Named for Washington Boys Baseball League Teams

The four junior league teams in Washington were assigned coaches at a Wednesday night Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting. Kiwanis team managers are Bob Boileau and Roger Davey, Moose team coaches are Bob Dunbar and Allen Hunsaker, Boy Scout team will have Hal Williams and an unnamed second coach, and the JCC team will be led by Bob Reschly and Chuck Morgan. Each squad will have about 15 or 16 players, with boys aged 9 to 12 invited to sign up immediately.

Washington

Major Leagues AMERICAN LEAGUE Today’s schedule

The American League slate features Chicago at Washington in a two game series and Cleveland at Philadelphia on the night shift with St. Louis visiting New York. Key matchups determine early standings as teams chase pennants this season.

Phillies Red Sox Tigers Boston Pittsburgh St Louis New York Chicago Washington Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis

Mary Godwin Receives Miss America Style Advice

Gainesville freshman Mary Godwin, Miss Florida 1951, learns crown wearing tips from Yolande Berbeze Miss America 1950, who won the title in Atlantic City last September. Godwin is 19 and attends the University of Florida.

Mary Godwin Gainesville Yolande Berbeze Atlantic City N. J Miss Godwin U. of Florida International

Baseball pairings announced for key city matchups

Boston plays Pittsburgh as New York faces Cincinnati and Philadelphia meets Chicago while Brooklyn clashes with St. Louis in a slate of notable intercity games.

Boston Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Brooklyn St. Louis Detroit Boston - Gos St Louis

Johnny Appleseed Legend Seeds Middle West Story

John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed moved west around 1800 to plant apple seeds for future generations. The tale of his unusual public service has grown into a regional legend of the Middle West.

John Chapman Chapman Johnny Appleseed Middle West

Fresher Feeds and Poultry Balancer Prices

Freshner feeds list includes Bordwell's Quality Feeds products Hog Balancer Kee Balancer and Laying Mash with prices from 18 to 29 dollars. The ad promotes VPig-Low Vig Starter With Rolled Oats and Pilot Brand Oysters along with Dairy Balancer and All Purpose Mineral, followed by mixed formulas and small totals.

Tornado Hit Richmond Virginia Injures Fifty

A tornado damaged Richmond Virginia injuring about 50 people and forcing many from their homes. The Red Cross opened two shelters to aid around 100 families, sending 400 cots and 500 blankets and meals to the scene. Hospitals treated cuts and bruises but no critical injuries reported.

Oklahoma Texas Red Cross Richmond

Mexico Leads World in Silver Sisal Hemp and Chicle

Mexico is the world leader in producing silver, sisal hemp, and chicle, a chewing gum ingredient. This highlights the country’s dominance in key natural resources and industrial materials.

Mexico

Eva Buchanan 83 Dies in California Widow of Capt. Buchanan

Eva Conner Buchanan 83 longtime Palo Alto resident and wife of Capt. John B. Buchanan died at Yale Alto hospital. Born in Washington Iowa she was active at All Saints Episcopal Church and led the Sunday school. Surviving are husband a daughter and a son four grandchildren. Funeral from All Saints June 11 with interment at Alta Mesa Memorial Park. Contributions to All Saints Geraldine Rode Orema Fund or Red Cross requested.

Palo Alto Calif Eva Conner Buchanan Washingtonian John B. Buchanan Waverley St Yale Alto Hospital Buchanan Washington, Iowa Abijah Connor Iowa Captain Buchanan Gordon Highlanders All Saints’ Episcopal Church Woman's Auxiliary Oscar Green Eri D. Solick North Fork George S. Buchanan Honolulu T. W All Saints Charveh Alta Mesa Memorial Park Geraldine

New Louisa County 4 H Club Officers Named

Louisa county 4 H girls club officers announced Jeanie Moser Oakville president Diane McCormace Letts vice president Gladys Rees Columbus Junction secretary-treasurer Jo Anne Ball Wapello historian Carolyn Lenz Winfield reporter. Mrs Belle Garrett Letts named honorary member after 25 years of service.

Martha Butler Columbus Junction Louisa County 4-H Ben Jeanie Moser Oakville Diane McCormace Letts Gladys Rees Jo Anne Ball Wapello Carolyn Lenz Winfield Belle Garrett Four-H

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