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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1952

Page

6

Bears and Cubs? Indians and Cubs Shine on Flag Day

The article notes Mike Garcia of the Indians and Bob Rush of the Cubs delivered strong pitching on Flag Day. Garcia beat the Yankees 7 to 1, lifting Cleveland within two percentage points of first place, while Rush blanked the Braves 5 to 0 in Boston to place Chicago in a tight second with the Giants idle. The Indians moved to 52-22, Yankees stood 28-19, and Red Sox led at 50-67 with 21-21.

Zoo Ball Park Mike Garcia Bob Rush Cleveland Chicago Garcia Indians Rush Battler Battle Creek Mich Yankees Braves Boston Giants New Yorkers Red Sox

Francis Schneider Receives BA and Navy Commission

Francis Schneider formerly of Washington earned his BA from Coccotewe and was commissioned as a Lieutenant Junior Grade. He served as Lt Colonel of the MOTC and belonged to ROTC and college bands before accepting a teaching post in the Cedar Rapids school system teaching physical education and social science. His wife is the former Low Mines.

Coccotewe Schneider MOTC ROTC Cedar Rapids Low Mines

Stewart and Crone to play at Muscatine

Stewart and Crone ofball team members meet at Centers Park at 3:30 p.m. Sunday for transport to Muscatine to face Kewanee in a tournament at Muscatine. Last night's Southeast lows league game here was postponed due to rain.

Stewart & Crone Eofbball Centres Park Muscatine Kewanee

Major Leagues By UNITED PRESS baseball pairings cited

A United Press roundups list Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at St. Louis Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland Chicago at Boston Rov Flvon of route Riverside sent visitors to Washington today Also here from Riverside were Mr and Mrs Claud Piven

Boston Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Washington Detroit New York Cleveland Rov Flvon Riverside Mro Claud Piven Louis Brooklyn San Cincinnati Reeton A. Lovie Pittenmen Hrookiyn Nienty

Kalona Lodge Elects Mrs. L. J. Strickler

Kalona prefbeckah lodge Ne S4 held a meeting at the Odd Fellow hall. Officers elected include Mrs. L. J. Strickler as noble grand and Mrs. Alva Niffenegger as vice grand. Guests noted at events and social hour followed.

Breene Wavy

Haskins Women Spend Weekend in Davenport

Mrs. Clara Godroves leads a visit by Ethel and Vivian Booth to Davenport for a weekend with sisters Mrs. J. J. Sands and Mrs. Elmer Thoring and spouses. They stopped at University hospital in Iowa City to see Olive Moore who is reported doing nicely. The event includes family gatherings and local social activities around Washington and Columbus Junction with church society meetings and a silent food auction.

Clara Godroves Haskins Ethel Vivian Booth Davenport J. J. Sands Elmer Thorning Ilowa City University Hospital Olive Moore Jean Wittmer Una Gordon Medlin Washington M. T. Coon Raymond Chautauqua Park Columbus Junction Hilton Coon Etta Rock Helen Wittmer Toni Jean Gary Rex Nickerson Godlove Ladies Aid Society Ethyl

Steel Workers Stand Firm in Wage Fight Amid War Effort

Pittsburgh labor leaders announced continued steelworkers strikes over wage demands while pledging to produce essential goods for defense. CIO President Philip Murray told 170 members the union would not yield to profit driven industry and urged Congress to enforce stabilization board recommendations.

Pittshurghs Hus CIO Philip Murray Vo Steelworkers Murray Ware Shidt Puart CTO Congress Wake Stabilization Board

Storms batter Iowa leaving damage and record heat

A late Friday squall line drenched much of Iowa with heavy rain up to 3.35 inches and caused widespread damage from snapped limbs to downed power lines. Heat highs reached 101 in Sioux City for the third straight day, with at least two deaths linked to the heat and storms.

Iowa Sioux City Mercury Ames Des Moines

Arrest Red Leaders In War Prison Camp KOJE Island

American guards seized 102 ring leaders of a rebellion on KOJE Island Korea after a Korean prisoner condemned to death fled through barbed wire. He identified 15 leaders who ordered his death before being captured. About 275 prisoners declared themselves anti Communist and were moved to separate quarters as three demonstrations tested Brig. Gen. Haydon L. Boamer and Gen. James A. Van Fleet. Mustard or steaks added to dishes for zest.

Koje Island Korea Haydon L. Bull Boamer

Seven Carloads of Poisoned Wheat Seized by Federal Agents

Federal agents seized seven railroad cars of poisoned wheat and sought more loads after a five week probe begun with a tip from Duluth. Maurice P. Kerr of the Minneapolis FDA said all wheat appeared captured and no grain had been processed. Officials from two milling firms hailed inspections to prevent contaminated grain from entering flour supply. The pink tinted seed grain was color coded to mark it as not for milling and Mercury coating was used to aid growth.

Minneapolis Maurice P. Kerr The Food and Drug Adminstration Duluth Minn Kerr

Mt. Pleasant Doctor Is Victim of Drowning

Dr Ernest Oesterlin a 68 year old pathologist at the State Mental Hospital drowned while swimming in a stone quarry near Mt Pleasant Rescue units resumed dragging operations Saturday after heavy rains halted the search Friday night for the physician who sought relief from heat by swimming.

MT. Pleasant Ernest Oesterlin Oesterlin

Swimming classes start Wednesday at the Y pool

Coach John Hays announced that swimming classes for the summer will begin Wednesday morning at the Y pool. Hays oversees the swimming program this summer.

John Hays

Our Store That Will Please Dad

A compact retail notice inviting shoppers to visit the store and explore a selection designed to please Dad with a range of gift ideas and merchandise. The message emphasizes inviting readers to come in and browse the offerings.

Dad

Westphal family visits after funeral plus Canadian fishing trip

Mr and Mrs Victor Westphal visit home of his parents Mr and Mrs John Westphal in Vinton after attending the funeral of Mrs Mary A Meeks. They plan to visit Emma Kinneman in Davenport before returning to Mrs Ralph Zecks home. Howard Nic and Sam McCleery and Henry Berdo return from a Canada fishing trip reporting excellent fishing yet extreme heat.

Victor Westphal John Westphal Vinton Mary A. Meeks Davenport Emma Kinneman Ralph Zeck Westphal Howard Nic Sam McCleery Henry Berdo Canada

Admitted Patient Lucy Pinime of Keota Surgery

Births this morning to Mr and Mrs Gary Crossett route 3 a daughter. Dismissed Mrs Irvan Whitham and daughter Danny Rich Washington.

Lucy Pinime Keota Surgical Gary Crossett Route 3 Irvan Whitham Danny Rich Washington

Eveready Plumbing and Heating Service Ad

Eveready promotes cooling fans water softeners and faucet reseating service with 1250 repair parts. Highlights low prices on fittings fixtures plastic toilet seats $4.95 and skilled staff promise courteous service and reliable installations across plumbing and heating needs. L Ivan signs as local contact.

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