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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1950

Page

4

Washington Women Host Guest Day Golf Event

About one hundred women golfers from across the area attended the Washington Golf and Country Club guest day on Wednesday. Low nine hole scores were led by Mrs. Robert Day and Mrs. W J Shannon with 48 strokes. Edith Schmalz and Mildred Barry of Muscatine posted 52 and Elizabeth Shannon and Cornelia Day of Washington 48. Mildred Camp of Iowa City 50. Ann Schlabaugh of Wellman 92. Sylvia Hutchison of Fairfield 52. Jean McGorden of Mt Pleasant 54. Olive Blough of Fairfield 51. Hannah Hartson of Sigourney 55. Putts winner was Clara Kent of Iowa City with 12. Gertrude Bailey won longest approach. Bridge prizes went to A W Clow Washington Harriet Smith Fairfield Helen Forrester Iowa City and Helen Chapman Muscatine.

Washington Edith Schmalz Mildred Barry Muscatine Elizabeth Shannon Cornelia Day Mildred Camp Iowa City Ann Schlabaugh Wellman Sylvia Hutchison Fairfield Jean McGorden Mt. Pleasant Olive Blough Hannah Hartson Sigourney Clara Kent Gertrude Bailey A. W. Clow Harriet Smith Helen Forrester Helen Chapman Washington Golf and Country Club Hanna Hartson Fedric Kent Jean Megarden Robert Day Theodore Bailey Elaine Blough Bill Shannon Sylvia Hutchinson

Plan Handicap Play At Golf Club Here

Charles Wiele pro at the local club urges Washington golfers to submit scores to establish handicaps for the annual city handicap match play. He notes qualifiers can enter a 27 hole event over the Fourth of July weekend with Bob Hammer, defending titlist, aiming for a second consecutive win.

Charles Wiele Wiele Washington Golf Club Bob Hammer

Maybelle-Rothschild All-Star Girls Beat Muscatine

The Maybelle-Rothschild all-star softball team traveled to Muscatine Wednesday and defeated the Muscatine girls 10 to 5.

All-Star Girls Muscatine Nine Maybelle-Rothschild Muscatine

City softball doubleheader in Greenfield tonight

Four men's city softball teams compete in Greenfield with a 7 30 p m start as VFW faces Freshwaters and McCleery Cumming’s nine takes on the Columbus June Lion VFW squad.

Greenfield VFW Freshwaters McCleery-Cumming Columbus Junelion Vfw

Major Leagues Scores Update

The New York nine defeated Washington 5 to 1. Detroit beat Chicago 6 to 2. Boston toppled Philadelphia 6 to 2. Cleveland routed St. Louis 18 to 2.

New York Washington Detroit Chicago Boston Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Brooklyn ARS Boston i Pittsburgh Cincinnati St Louis New York A

Women Graduates in Medicine Reach 612 in 1949

The 1949 total of women medical graduates in the United States surpassed 612, constituting just over 12 percent of all graduates, a sharp rise from 1910 when women made up about 2.5 percent.

United States

Houtteman Lemon and Sain Reach 10 Wins Early

New York report details pitchers Bob Lemon Art Houtteman and Johnny Sain each reaching ten wins in 1950. Houtteman pitched Detroit past Chicago 6 2 as Lemon and Sain won for Cleveland and Boston respectively. Dodgers beat Giants. Furillo hospitalized after being beaned. Yankees top Senators 4 1 with Reynolds three hitter. Red Sox and Cubs win. Pirates rally past Reds 6 5.

New York Bob Lemon Art Houtteman Johnny Sain Houtteman Lueck Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Sain Phillies Brooklyn Dodgers New York Giants Braves Russ Meyer Dodgers Carl Furillo Gene Hermanski Preach‘r Roe New York Yankees Washington Senators al Sima Allie Reynolds Gerry Coleman Goton Red Sox Philadelphia A’s Ted Willams Vern Stephens Dom DiMaggio Lou Urissie Chiccaro Cubs St. Louis Howe Phil Cavarretta Roy Smalley Andy Pafko Pittsburgh Pirates Cincinnati Reds

Prizes Filled Ainsworth Summer Festival Draws

Hundreds of prizes will be awarded Friday and Saturday at Ainsworth’s second annual summer festival. Registration is free at listed Washington county stores and two Louisa county locations. Major prizes include cash, merchandise, gas, and service certificates from local businesses.

Ainsworth Washington County Stone’s Furniture Ainsworth Home Lumber Company Crawfordsville Grace's Cash Grocery Riverside Chamberlin Sport Shop Washington Piggly-Wigely Fuhr & Cochran Louisa County Maxwell Grocery Conesville Hunt Meat & Locker Plant Columbus Junction T. A. Flenner Jones Brothers Paul Hazelett Case Oil Thompson Garage Homer Hunt Earl R. Wood W. A. Lopsire Kent Beenplossom Feed & Grain Beenblossom Feed & Grain R. G. Beenbloss Mare Motor the Evening Journal Stewart & Crone Farmers Impl. Co Baldrige & Bailey John Atter Justine George Don Whitwick Mortician Prospect Place W. A. Wilson Marion Ue OR. Noonan

Rev and Mrs Washburn Honored at Brighton

A reception at Brighton Methodist church celebrated the new minister Rev Howard Washburn and his wife Mrs Washburn. Guests included Mrs Edgar Wise Mrs James Morgan and others as tea table hosts and guest book attendant.

Brighton Methodist Church Howard Washburn Edgar Wise James Morgan H. C. Stouse Harmony Club C. W. Long

The Journal Inquiring Reporter War With Russia Hopeful Viewpoints

The Journal conducts its Inquiring Reporter feature with ten residents sharing opinions on whether the Korean conflict could trigger a U S Russian war. Responses range from cautious optimism to warnings of potential escalation, with various regional residents weighing in on the present tense and future possibilities.

Journal Inquiring Reporter Journal

Young Oklahoma girl seeks new face after 40 percent burns

Wanda Lee Horton, 11, near Sand Springs Oklahoma, survived severe burns that killed two family members and left her with extensive facial damage. Doctors at St John’s Hospital perform repeated skin grafts and corrective surgeries to restore function and appearance, with years of operations ahead and a goal to resemble her pre fire photo.

Tulsa Okla Wanda Lee Horton Sand Springs Wanda Fraining St. John’s Hospital

Shower for Gertrude Nash precedes July wedding

Mrs Harold Coop and Mrs Harry Bekel hosted a bath towel shower for Gertrude Nash at the former’s home Tuesday evening. Guests included Leonard Adrian of near Keota, his mother and sister Margaret, and Mrs Dale Manning of Fairfield. The couple will wed July 11 near Keota.

Harold Coop Harry Bekel Gertrude Nash Leonard Adrian Near Keota Miss Nash Adrian Margaret Keota Dale Manning Fairfield Ira Saunders Rochester

Cotter Westminster Guild Holds Meeting

Dorothy Thomas hosted the Cotter Westminster Guild on June 22 with eighteen members present. Margaret Hawkins led devotions and Arlene Jones spoke on stewardship. Mrs. Art Cassabaum donated a tea towel set. The next meeting will be with Dorothy Boyd in July.

Cotter Dorothy Thomas Cotter Westminster Guild Margaret Hawkins Japan Don Given Jones Arlene Jones Art Cassabaum Gerald Brenneman Guild Dorothy Boyd

Senate Group Votes End of Red Inquiry

Washington The Senate investigation into communism ends for now after a 2 to 2 party line vote to draft an interim report. Leaders sparred over whether the record supports the claim and McCarthy vows to press the anti communism drive regardless of the subcommittee’s closure.

Senate Millard FE. Tydings Jb Sen. Bourke B. Hickenlooper R Tydings Joseph R. McCarthy Wis

Salk Sees Path to Polio Vaccine Breakthrough

Dr. Jonas Salk, head of Pittsburgh virus research, outlines early vaccine progress and the need to identify polio virus types. He notes three major types required for an effective vaccine and cites “walking polio” as a transmission form. He urges avoiding high case areas and not relocating to prevent spread.

Pittsburgh Jonas E. Salk University of Pittsburgh Virus Research Laboratories National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Rise In Embezzlement Surges Postwar, Study Finds

Pittsburgh report from US Fidelity and Guaranty Co notes a postwar embezzlement wave costing employers about 200 million yearly. It cites cases from a payroll clerk to a fraternal order accountant and highlights shifts in offender demographics and tenure compared with 1935 prewar data.

Pittsburgh Fidelity and Guaranty Co

Appetizer Balls: Dried Beef and Tomato Tea Party Snack

Dried beef balls rolled in cream cheese and coated with shredded beef make a ready to serve appetizer. Chill tomato juice accompanies the bite sized treats for a simple cold start.

Deviled Eggs with Meat Filling Variation

Ground ready to serve meat is mixed with cooked egg yolks and mayonnaise to create a meat enhanced deviled egg filling. The approach adds protein and a savory punch to the traditional recipe.

Paratroopers Jump Before Plane Crash

Twenty six paratroopers on a night jump escaped from a transport plane minutes before it crashed and burned killing four crew members. The bodies were found about 20 miles from the landing zone. The 11th Airborne Division at Fort Campbell sent trucks to fetch the troopers after the incident.

Nashville Tenn 11Th Airborne Division Fort Campbell 214Th Seward Air Force Base Smyrne

Milk Toast Promise for Breakfast

A simple breakfast suggestion favors milk toast topped with hot milk. Enriched bread supplies energy and iron while whole milk adds calcium phosphorus and vitamin A. Pair with an orange cup as a morning eye opener.

Native Ba Ven da Customs Challenge Family Living

A Ba Venda native avoids moving in with his in laws and does not live with his wife. The tribe traditionally builds small round thatched huts for single occupancy, reflecting a distinctive living arrangement.

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