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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1939

Page

5

Louis stops Galento in fourth round brawl

Joe Louis forced Tony Galento to the ropes and halted the fight in the fourth round at New York’s arena. Referee Arthur Donovan stopped the bout after 2 minutes 29 seconds as Louis unleashed rapid rights and lefts that opened cuts and left Galento hanging on the ropes. Galento had been knocked down in the second round and nearly produced a dramatic upset before the finish.

New York Joe Louis Fisti Thunderbolts Tony Galento New Jersey Arthur Donovan Galento Donovan Louis

Boxing recap highlights Italian challenger faces champion

In ring action New York played Washington, Philadelphia faced Boston, and St. Louis met Chicago as standings and results roll in. The Italian challenger endured Louis' best punches, remaining standing and forcing a late flurry. Jalento led early rounds one and three but lacked stamina to hold off the champion's finish.

Louis Jalento

Crawfordsville Social Notes Report Visitors and Travel

Local residents host relatives from Columbia Missouri Wilton Junction and Harper. Families from Dee Moines Columbus City Atlantic and Hollywood share visits and plans including a World Fair trip. Baseball scoreboard and upcoming games listed Philadelphia at Brooklyn Chicago at St. Louis and Boston at New York with Pittsburgh rain.

Bruce McCleary Jimmy Dee Moines J. S. McCleary W. G. Robertson Atlantic Robertson Henry Hollywood Calif New York Brooklyn Pittsburgh Boston Weante Ge Philadelphia India Chicago St. Louis Cincinnati

Thanking Friends for Kind Cards from Excelsior Springs

Mrs. Louis Baird expresses gratitude for the many lovely cards and letters she received while staying at the sanitarium in Excelsior Springs Missouri. She notes their kindness was deeply appreciated and enjoyed.

Excelsior Springs Louis Baird

Riverside Visits and Departures Highlight Summer News

Riverside notes visitors and departures as residents travel for family and work. Mrs. Glenn Alcorn of Tulsa returns home for her father Manton Milford's illness, while Glenn Jr. stays with grandmother. Others, including Mrs. Max Mitchell and Mrs. August Kern, host and visit relatives across Iowa, Wisconsin, and Cedar Rapids.

Riverside Glenn Alcorn Tulsa Oklahoma Glenn, Jr May Alcorn Manton Millford Millford Old Indian Territories United States Alcorn Max Mitchell Billy Crawfordsville August Kern Raymond Owen West Liberty L. A. Rose C. A. Swift Mary Poese Iowa City A. H. Hogee Mary Agnes Celine St. Mary's High School Dubuque Mt. Carmel F. W. Schnoebelen Irene Lois Joan Charmley Milwaukee Mary Gertrude Griffin Ottumwa William Griffin Dorothy Fitzsimmons Adrian Ardean Ross Carroll Sumner Norbert Elmer Dautremont Cedar Rapids Russell Denison Glenn Gringer

Germany Ready to Strike for Danzig

The article describes Nazi plans to seize Danzig and secure a corridor, arguing Britain and France may not aid Poland quickly. It notes Polish morale, military drills, and fears of a collapse if Danzig falls, while highlighting Poland’s belief they can hold two months without help.

Poland Warsaw Danzig Britain Russia Reich Germany Europe Hitler

Brighton Family News From Rt 1 June Meeting

June 29 report from Brighton Rt 1 notes Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fritz Jean and Sharon and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Neal Mabel and Donnie visited Mr. and Mrs. Clem Eagle. Rainy weather hinders hay making and corn cultivation as Anthon Peck and family visit Raymond Fritz for Sunday dinner. Farmers busy cutting wheat putting up hay and plowing corn.

Brighton Rt. 1 Leonard Fritz Jean Sharon Karl Neal Mabel Donnie Clem Eagle Anthon Peck Keota Raymond Fritz

Beaver Has Good Bite

A beaver can bite through a four inch plank in 20 minutes highlighting the animal’s strong teeth and woodwork skills.

Officers Elected in Crawfordsville TT T T Club

Chapter L TT T met at Isabel Piper's home for a business meeting Monday afternoon. Officers elected for the year include President Helen Huston, Vice President Grace Robertson, Corresponding Secretary Florence White, Recording Secretary Lucille Borquist, Treasurer Arlene Fletcher, Historian Isabel Piper, and Reporter Lillian Maxwell. Plans were set for the annual breakfast at Mt Pleasant Thursday with refreshments served.

Crawfordsville Isabel Piper Helen Huston Grace Robertson Florence White Lucille Borquist Arlene Fletcher Isahbel Piper Lillian Maxwell Mt. Pleasant

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