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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1949

Page

4

Scarborough Shuts Browns in Two-Hit 4 0 Victory for Senators

Ray Scarborough, Washington hurler, pitched a two hit game to lead the Senators to a 4 0 win over the Browns. He allowed only three baserunners as Ted Williams lauded his season form. The win marked Scarborough's sixth victory, with the Senators gaining in the standings.

Ray Scarborough Nats Browns NEW Yorkk Wake Forest College Washington Senators Ted Williams Red Sox Indians Boston Ike Boone Yankees White Sox Allie Reynolds Dick Fowler Athletics Tigers Philadelphia Fowler Vito Wertz Dodgers Cardinals St. Louis Rip Powell The Phils Eddie Waitkus Cubs Ken Heintzelman Hank Borowy Dick Sisler Waitkus

Unemployment May Hit Four Million but Economy Remains Safe

Dr Fdnwin G Nouke states no alarm if jobless totals reach four million in June as some economists predict. He notes June brings many high school and college students into the labor force boosting numbers. Even at seven percent unemployment, the forecasted safety margin would keep the economy secure.

Washington Fdnwin G. Nouke Nourse Trumar Council of Economic Advisers

Southeast Iowa golf tourney set with 120 entrants

The Fifth Annual Southeast Iowa golf tourney will be held Sunday as 120 players compete in a 27 hole medal event. Defending titlist Max Shields and 1948 Iowa JT champion Sonny Dean head a field including players from Cedar Rapids Iowa City and other towns. Admission is free and locals are urged to finish rounds Friday or Saturday.

Motorcycle Crash Fatal for Two Boys in Sheldon

A motorcycle car collision in Sheldon at the intersection of highway 18 and South Avenue killed two teen riders. Carl Lode 16 was the driver and Robert Holtrot 17 was the passenger. the car was driven by Merlin Miller 17. No charges would be filed.

Sheldon Carl Lode Robert Holtrot Merlin Miller Highway 18 Sth Avenue

Items listed from a vagrant find in Newton overcoat

Police catalogued a single overcoat contents case in Newton, detailing S84 pencil stubs, match books, cigar butts, envelopes and small personal items. The report notes a nationalize figure stating 4,340,000 jobless as context.

Newton Mass

Legion Softball Night Draws Donkey Game Roster

Advance tickets for the Donkey Softball game at Greenfield on Thursday evening June 23 are selling fast. One Legion post team will ride in the feature game against a Washington Softball Association team. City league clubs WFEW and Freshwaters play the opener. tickets available at Osineup’s drug store Western Auto Sport Shop and Modern Appliance.

Greenfield Legion Post Washington WFEW Freshwaters Osineup Western Auto Store Sport Shop

Dalton man avoids charge after clerical error in Pittsfield

John C. Penny of Dalton faced a minor traffic charge in district court but police admitted the wrong Penny was arrested and no payment or case proceeded after the error was found.

Pittsfield Mass John C. Penny Dalton John C

Aphid Plague Threatens South Dakota Wheat Crops

Hordes of green aphids threaten hundreds of thousands of acres of South Dakota small grain with losses possibly reaching millions of dollars. Ten to 50 percent losses reported since the infestation began a week ago as cool damp weather aids reproduction. Farmers report yellowish green plants and crowding on leaf undersides while experts warn rust and other diseases may also weaken fields.

Pierre South Dakota Gregory County Craig Lerud George Gilbertson Gilbertson

Backyard Iowa fishing tips on small streams

Outdoor Iowa suggests exploring local Iowa streams for bluegill bass and bullheads using light tackle and fly rod. It advises catching with a slow upstream drag and guiding technique to maximize fun and fish in low clear waters. The column also notes wildlife tidbits about woolgatherings gray squirrels and fox litters.

Iowa

Pepper varieties share origin in same fruit

The text explains that black and white pepper both come from the same pepper fruit. It notes white pepper is milder because the skin is removed before grinding, while black pepper is more pungent and popular in the country.

Mexico Lottery Customs And Daily Life Observed

Kay Metz describes Mexico City lottery as a national pastime run under government supervision with prizes funding public charity. She notes vendors, three weekly drawings, and about 65 percent of receipts paid out. remaining funds support hospitals, schools, and other agencies.

Mexico Kay Metz Lamont Chronicle Metz Iowa 53Rd General Assembly Towa Press Association Senor Alvarez de la Cadena Towa Mexico City Esto SENOR Republic

Health Unit News and Local Community Notices

Vacationing Dr. Doster will return to work June 27 after two weeks in New England and Canada. Nurses attend Ottumwa district meeting. Irma Lamberti visits Washington then works at Excelsior Springs Veterans hospital. Thelma Luther aids Burlington Health unit. pool and park inspections continue. new iron removal plant at Vinton. North English well leak under repair. Richardson and family host and attend local gatherings. Bud Nickell anniversary celebrated. various Sunday visits and dinners noted.

Dr. Doster New England States Canada Bennett Town City Vinton Bennet North English

Party Attended by Young People At Prairie Flower Church

Young People from Prairie Flower Church held a Thursday evening gathering with a cooperative dinner. Mrs Elizabeth Young's birthday was celebrated later at the John Young home with relatives including Richard Young Harley Davidson Nate Young Dick Anderson and others.

N. Prairie Flower Wilda Jean Dick Chorpening Young People’s Prairie Flower Church John Young Elizabeth Young Richard Young Harley Davidson Nate Young Mary Dale Woodburn Dick Anderson

Carmody Retires After 33 Years Lead of Uxbridge Police

UXBRIDGE Mass Patrick J Carmody 75 retires as chief of the town eight man police force after a 33 year career in which he never fired his revolver.

Uxbridge Mass Patrick J. Carmody Department

Plow handles blister worker aided by wife’s pot holders

Memphis resident A. G. Wolfe wore blisters from a hand plow until his wife lent him her pot holders for protection. The improvised aid kept him working in the field despite discomfort.

Memphis Tenn A. G. Wolfe

Community and livestock sales listed for Iowa towns

Weekend and weekday sales are announced for Whittaker sale barn Columbus Junction Kalona Ollie Keota Junction and Midway Sales Company. Upcoming auctions include June 18 household goods and June 21 school property at Prairie Flower with directors Far l Booth William Gamon and Maurice Crawford.

Whittaker Sale Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction Iowa Lona Sales Kalona Ole Livestock Exchange Ollie Keota Junction North Second Avenue John Miller Old Prairie Flower School Farl Booth William Gamon Maurice Crawford

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