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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1954
Page
8
Washington’s McCleery Cum ming Cubs kept the Iowa River Valley softball lead with an 11 to 0 victory over Richmond on the losers’ field. Harry Ramsever pitched five innings for the winners allowing six hits while Grout took the loss, surrendering 18 Cubs hits in the game.
Washington bowlers placed in the 1954 Iowa Women’s Bowling Association state tournament held at the Bowl Inn in Burlington. Class B doubles winners were Helen Norris and Margaret Hotle, with other top finishes including Class B singles Hazel Payne and Lucille Ross, and Class D doubles Lois Waters and Ferne Birney. The report also notes top games by Ainsworth State Bank and other standings across classes, finishing with a stray line on Mergui Archipelago products.
Crawfordsville resident Dorothy Waters plans a wedding set for July 20. Martyn Larson of Gowrie Ia spent the prior weekend here with Waters and the couple attended Karlene Eppelsheimer's wedding in Plover la on Sunday.
The article notes June events with Miss Waters and Mr. Larson to be honored in Gowrie on the weekend of June 27 as they prepare for a July 20 wedding. It also mentions Karlene and Dorothy teaching in Gowrie and a family trip to Crosslake Minnesota. Mrs. Hering’s return home from Iowa City follows care for Beenblossom family.
The article asserts that the Lest Coal is the sole fuel that can be easily and safely stockpiled. It emphasizes its superior handling and storage advantages over alternatives, highlighting reliability in supply.
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