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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1948

Page

5

Shields Sets Course Record to Win SE Iowa Open

Sixteen year old Max Shields of Oskaloosa won the 1948 Southeastern Iowa Open with a 4 under par 104 over 27 holes amid wind and rain. He also set a nine hole course record of 31 in round two, while Jim Basley and Gene Matthes finished two strokes behind for a share of second and third.

University of Iowa Husky Gene Matthess Iowa Rasley Max Shields Oskaloosa Washington Griffin O Shield Jim Basley Gene Matthes Iowa University Shielde Jim Nelson Fairfield Warren Strout Iowa City E. C. Whiting Johnny Jacobs McKkirahan

Troop A Reaches Kittenball Tourney Finals In Rain Cut

Troop A 113th Cavalry and V F W Columbus Junction reach the finals at the armory field after a rain cutoff. In earlier games Columbus Junction VFW beat Washington Cubs 14 5 as Lowe homered for Fairfield Legion and Troop A beat H and A Fairfield 12 5 with Bob Lowe hitting his second homer.

Columbus Junction Washington Cubs Ross Cubs A. Diller Junction Nine Fairfield Legion Columbus Junction Thunderbolts Thunderbolts Burtles Lowe Homer Columbus Junction V.F.W Fairfield Junction Beverich Troop A Bob Lowe Orr Bellheimer

Organize League For Junior Softball Meeting Planned

Representatives from all groups urged to attend a meeting at the YMCA Tuesday evening at 7 30 to organize a junior boys softball league. Artemas Brown secretary of the Y called the meeting reporting hopes for scout troops paper carriers and Washington churches to be represented as plans for schedule and rules are discussed.

Washington Y.M.C Artemas Brown

Marines to face West Chester at Green Field

At Green Field the Marines meet West Chester at 7:30 p m tonight with 30 I Sic ve BOW listed. Country Club serves coffee and doughnuts to players and spectators in the morning and lunch from 11 o'clock until the tournament ends. Food sold by women is donated by club members and served pot luck.

Green Field Marines West Chesters and Country Club

Valli Tops Abroad in Leading Role Bid

Jesse L. Lansky finally chose Valli for the coveted female lead in The Miracle of the Bells after a global talent search. The Latin star emerged as the standout amid auditions and industry chatter while David provided supporting presence.

Valli Jesse L. Lansky David

Marriage Announced For Gail Doudna And Eugene Adams

Announcement of Gail Doudna daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Doudna and Eugene B Adams son of Mr and Mrs Russell Adams of Conesville as they wed at the Winfield Presbyterian manse. The bride wore a white lace dress and hat. reception followed. They will live in Columbus Junction this summer before moving to Ames for Mr Adams studies at Iowa State College.

Columbus Junction Gail Doudna Verne Doudna Eugene B. Adams Russell Adams Conesville Presbyterian Eluirch Winfield C. Eo Chandler Joe Douena Bernice Walker

Dore Sehary Negotiates Selznick Deal for Valli Star Vehicle

Selznick screens Europe’s beauty Valli, 24, in The Miracle of the Bells after Valli’s acclaimed The Paradine Case performance. RKO loaned Jane Greer to Selznick in exchange, with co stars Fred MacMurray and Frank Sinatra. Now playing at the State Theatre.

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