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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1952

Page

8

Dave's Timberjacks Beat S C 8 3 In Muscatine Baseball

Dave's Timber Jacks of Muscatine defeated Stewart and Crone's Southballers 8 to 3 at Greenfield Friday night for the second win over the same club this season. Ramseyer pitched for Washington, allowing four runs in the first, and Oveson homered with Bloom aboard for a two run shot in the second. Washington totaled 12 hits in the game, while Columbus Junction had 10. In a preliminary men’s game YMCA beat Columbus Junction 7 to 6.

Dave's Timber Jacks Muscatine Stewart & Crone Southballers Greenfiel Muscatines Goa Stewart & Crane Harry Ramseyer Washington Oveson Bloom Krameever Dick Hartzel Washingtons Paetz Berlin Bob Boileau Schmitt Crandall Ymca Boys Columbus Junction Washington Boys Columbis Junction

Douglas Groves Visits Washington Relative Returns Home

Douglas Groves grandson of Rev and Mrs Walter Smith of Washington ended a months visit here today. His parents Lyle and Mrs Groves took him to his home in Vinton. Douglas had been visiting while his parents attended the Whits convention in Seattle Washington.

Douglas Groves Walter Smith Washington Lyle Groves Vinton Douglas Seattle Wash

Dodgers pound second division clubs for 29th win this year

Brooklyn Dodgers dominate second division opponents delivering a 12 hit 6 run first inning effort and a 12 to 0 win over the Braves powered by Ralph Branca relief. Philadelphia Phillies blank Eddie Sawyer and the Giants 6 to 0 as Ort Simmons earns his sixth win. Cardinals top Pirates 6 to 4 behind Enos Slaughter four singles driving in five runs. Reds turn a triple play as Roy McMillan starts a double play. Yankees widen AL lead with a 10 to 0 victory over the Athletics on Lopat's shutout. Senators climb to third with a 3 to 1 win over the Red Sox. White Sox beat the Indians 5 to 1. Browns edge Tigers 2 to 1.

Dodgers Giants Braves Ralph Branca Braves Pirates Reds Carnet Reoston Pittsburgh Cincinnati Walker Cooper Johnny Lchrmitz Branen Dodeere Phils Eddie Sawyer Ort Simmons Simmons Larry Jansen Enos Slaughter Minner Cub Roy McMillan Yankees Athletics Eddie Lopat Senators Red Sox White Sox Indians Browns Tigers

Reddy Kilowatt Softball Team Plans Sunday Practice

Members of the Reddy Kilowatt softball team will practice Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at Green Field.

Greenfield

Major League Standings and Schedule Summary

Major Leagues standings by United Press show the National League leaders Brooklyn and New York with records of 45 7 and 41 21 respectively. American League leaders New York and Boston hold 27 24 and 30 445 records as games set for today include Brooklyn at Boston and New York at Philadelphia with several night matches.

United Press W. L. Pet Brooklyn New York Chicace Cincinnati Philadelphia Toston Pittsburgh St. Louis Chicago Boston W. L Washington c Cleveland Detroit

Curt's Flirts Lead Twilight Golf Friday Night

Curt's Flirts extended their advantage in the men's twilight golf league with a 4 to 2 victory over Giff's Diffs. Russ's Rustlers moved to second after beating Tracey's Dazers 4 to 2, while Jim Lloyd posted low score with 39 strokes.

Curt Giff Russ Rustlers Jack Tracey Dazers Jug Jim Tuck Willie Jim Lioyd Jay Tracey Phillips Curt Wells Klirts Ty Tracey Zeke

Charges Against Mr. X Readied in Seattle Case

Seattle federal case centers on Jarvinen a 82 year old Finnish immigrant indicted for wilful falsification of facts in a false report about Owen Lattimore. He allegedly informed the State Department triggering a travel ban on the Johns Hopkins professor. His attorney calls him unaware of Lattimore and prepared to plead not guilty.

Seattle Wash Mr. XX Owen Lattimore Harry A. Darvinen FBI Jarvines State Department Lattimore Johns Hopkins University Jarvinen Gerald Shucklin Central Intelligence Shucklin

Peiping Radio Publishes Red China Press Blast on Bombings

Peiping People s Daily denounces U N raids on Manchuria power installations as an atrocity and vows severe punishment for American criminals. The broadcast reflects official Communist stance while Hong Kong s Ta Kun Pao previously echoed Peiping on Korea power plant strikes.

Tokyo China Peiping People’s Daily U. N Manchuria Red China United Nations Peiping Radio Hong Kong North Korea Ta Kune Pao Peiping Hone Kone Suiho Korea

Births And Ad Notices From The Hospital

Want ads report a birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Clifford Steele of Washington this morning. Also noted are the birth announcement for Mr and Mrs Leon Hillman of Washington state.

Clifford Steele Washington Leon Hillman

All In A Lifetime The Penalty Of Progress

A retrospective look examines the costs and consequences of rapid change, tracing social and economic impacts on communities, workers, and daily life amid modernization. The piece weighs gains against losses, highlighting overlooked human stories and enduring legacies.

Houston Parents Volunteer for Polio Serum Trial

Houston health officials announced a first large scale test of gamma globulin to prevent paralysis from polio. About 25 000 children in Houston will participate across eight clinics next Wednesday as the city faces a severe polio outbreak with 540 hospital cases and 16 deaths this year.

Houston Tex Fred Laurentz Houston City Harris County

Hawaiian Volcano Erupts From Dormant Kilauea

Mount Kilauea on Hawaii Island erupted for the first time since 1954 sending flames and smoke about 2,000 feet into the air. Eyewitnesses report lava filling the Halemaumau crater as a fiery red glow lights the sky. police say no villages are endangered.

Honolulu Mount Kilauea Hawaii Halemaumau Kilaueau Peg Apple Hawaii National Park Mauna Loa

Woman Owes Her Life To Bolt of Lightning

In Moline Illinois Mrs William Sanford age 55 says a lightning bolt saved her life during a storm. She moved to the basement as an electric freezer emergency bell rang and a loose cord gave a severe shock before the bolt struck nearby and cut power in the area.

Moline Ill William Sanford

Iowa State Guards Headed to Camp Dodge for Training

Ten years ago today at 7 15 Sunday morning the headquarters company of the First regiment of Iowa State Guards left the armory enartered trois bound for Camp Dodge. There the unit will be encamped with other units of the battalion for the next two weeks of training.

First Regiment Iowa State Camp Dodge

Hog Vaccination Supplies for Mog Cholera Now Supply

Advertises vaccination options for hogs against Mog Cholera with syringes and needles. Mentions available origins and veterinary products for immediate use.

Hand and Mrs. Sanford Thrown to Basement Floor

A bolt caused a violent incident in which a man and Mrs. Sanford were knocked to the basement floor by the force of the strike. Investigators described the scene as sudden and forceful with no further details provided.

Hand Mrs. Sanford

WINKLER gas conversion burners and home upgrades

The ad promotes furnace cleaning, new stove pipe, furnace repairs, and gas burner installation by WINKLER. It touts savings on gas burner upgrades, a 109 dollar price edge, and equal efficiency to pricier models. It also notes a 50 percent higher capacity LYON STEEL water softener installed for 124.50 and a Methodist Prrsonege kitchen renovation. The message emphasizes prompt service and expert heating plumbing solutions by Keith.

Winkler Mar Harry Levy Methodist Prrsonege

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