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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1954

Page

3

Trucks Gets Tenth Victory of Season

White Sox righty Virgil Trucks notches his 10th win by defeating Washington 7-5, keeping Chicago within three games of the AL lead as the Athletics top the Indians 4-1. Al Sima earns a four hitter in his season debut for the White Sox. Sammy White drives in the deciding run in the 12th for the Red Sox in a 3-1 win over the Orioles.

United Press Virgil Trucks White Sox Trucks Washington Athletics Indians Lima al Sima Sammy White Harry Rcganis Red Sox Orioles Billy Condo White Job Turley Ellis Kinder Steve Gromek Bob Wiest Detroit Giants Dodgers Milwaukee Cincinti Brooklyn Robin Roberts Phillies Cubs Chicago Hank Sauer

Major Leagues By United Press National League Standings

National League standings show York 41 22 .661 and Philadelphia 30 29 .508 with gains and losses reflected. Thursday’s games list Brooklyn at Cincinnati and Milwaukee at New York among key matchups with teams jockeying for position.

United Press National League York Kiyn Aukee Delphia Nati Ic Xoi Brooklyn M’ Ukee New York Philadelphia

Standings and schedules for American League teams

St Louis and Pittsburgh games listed with standings for the American League. Teams Cleveland Chicago New York Detroit Washington Philadelphia Boston Baltimore appear with win loss records and percentages. Schedule shows Washington at Chicago New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland with only games scheduled.

St. Louis Pittsburgh W. L Cleveland J Chicago New York Detroit Washington Philadelphia Cleveland

On The Record Birthdays Observed Today

Birthday anniversaries noted include Mrs. Fred Downing Catherine Irene Neff Manton Hebner Ronald Dale Oldfield Wellman Lee Goodlander and Clif.

Fred Downing Catherine Irene Neff Manton Hebner Ronald Dale Oldfield of Wellman Lee Goodlander Clif

Anniversary notices and distraught family tidings in brief

Porters Porter and Glen Chalupa are among those listed for milestone anniversaries. Mr and Mrs Homer Martin Mr and Mrs Dan Brindley and Mr and Mrs Albert Mills mark 20 years while Mr and Mrs Roger Sherman observe 22 years. Keota couple Frank Kleese celebrate today. Kalona couple Alvi Hershberger and a son reported. Readouts detail dismissals and city residents Nellie Moore Columbus City and Mrs Dale Evestone Washington. Save the Wanted Way.

Nellie Moore Columbus City Dale Evestone Washington

Local Family Visits and Travel Notes

Mrs Robin Brewer Crans and her two daughters Gwendolyn and Marianna return to Ames after visiting Mr and Mrs Jay Brewer. Mr and Mrs William Dial and daughters Donna and Linda of Nevada were guests on Father s Day in Fred Burger s home. Mr and Mrs Vernon Anders return from a vacation through the Black Hills of South Dakota Colorado and Wyoming. Helen Baker returns to work at the State Bank after a week in Colorado Springs and Denver. The death notice for Charles Babcock of Minneapolis was incorrect in Tuesday s Journal regarding his relation to Ellen Reid. Mrs Claire Neff is a Mercy hospital patient in flows Citys awaiting surgery Friday in room 337.

Robin Brewer Cnans Gwendolyn Marianna Ames Jay Brewer William Dial Donna Linda Nevada Fred Burger Helen Baker the State Bank Colorado Springs Denver, Colo Charles Babcock Minneapolis Babcock Fred Reid Ellen Reid Dr. Reid Chicago Claire Neff Mercy Hospital Flows Citys

Appliance Dealers Meet Set by Chamber on July 12

The local appliance dealers group of the Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting on July 12. All local appliance dealers are urged to attend. Harold Jarvis is chairman.

Otf Chamber of Commerce Harold Jarvis

Inductees Join Armed Forces From Washington County

Two Washington county youths reported for induction in Des Moines today and will ship to Fort Bliss Texas. Ogden Sherman of route one Brighton and John Max Henese Jr of 414 West Third Street Washington are volunteers. Lyle A Darbyshire of Crawfordsville Iowa began eight weeks of Army basic training at Fort Bliss Texas focusing on rifle machine gun bazooka marksmanship and field maneuvers. A deputy sheriff helped catch an escaped convict Leslie Oatis after knocking on a door in New Mexico seeking water.

Washington County Des Moines Ft. Bliss Texas Ogden Leon Sherman Route One Brighton John Max Henese Jr West Third Street Washington Lyle A. Darbyshire Marilyn Kelsey Darbyshire Crawfordsville Iowa Ft. Bligs Coyote N. Mex Leslie Oatis

Service WATSON Avle Harold L. Watson ALF

The text lists Harold L. Watson with service references and unit designations including 5030th Motor Vehicle Ltd and APO numbers. It appears as an incomplete service record entry with Nevada or Washington origin hints and a Texas fort RUISS reference.

Avle Harold L. Watson

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