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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1957

Page

6

Pitchers Hit for Power as Braves and White Sox Lead

Dick Donovan delivered a ninth inning single to lift the White Sox 4-3 over the Senators and stay atop the AL chase with the Yankees, who beat Kansas City 5-4. Warren Spahn starred with a five hitter and his 18th career homer in a 4-2 Braves win over the Pirates to seize NL leadership. Hal Jeffcoat produced three RBIs with a two run shot and a double as Cincinnati chased first with a 7-1 win over Philadelphia. The Orioles tied a 1903-48-32 AL record with four straight shutouts, Ray Moore four-hits Cleveland 6-0, Billy Klaus drove in five for Boston in a 9-2 win over Detroit.

Milton Richman United Press Dick Donovan White Sox Warren Spahn Braves Donovan Senators Yankees Kansas City Spahn Pirates Hal Jeffcoat Cincinnati Phillies Jeffcoat George Crowe Gus Bell Redlegs Harry Anderson Giants Cardinals Dodgers Cubs Baltimore Ray Moore Cleveland Boston Detroit Tigers Fleet Jim Landis Bud Byerly Tory Paul LaPalme Dixie Howell Enos Slaughter Hank Bauer Athletics Woody Held Hector Lopez A’s Bob Grim del Crandall Bob Friend Roman Mejias Curt Barclay Marv Grissom Larry Jackson Moore Indians Orioles Billy Klaus Tom Brewer Duke Maas Brewer Charley Maxwell Frank Bolling

Garage Attendants seek wage hike and free shoe shines

Members of Union Local 926 in Pittsburgh demand a pay increase in their new contract and three free daily shoe shines as part of the settlement.

Pittsburgh Union Local 926

Major Leagues Saturday lineup and night results

Weekend MLB slate previews show Chicago at Washington Harsh man facing Heise, Mess i and Daley at Baltimore, Kell ner vs Shantz in New York, Lary vs Sisler in Detroit Boston. Several games on tap with Brooklyn Chicago rainout and multiple night caps across leagues.

Chicago Washington Baltimore Cleveland New York Kansas City Boston Detroit Wshington Harshman Heise Messi Daley O'Dell Wight Ceccarelli Kellner Shantz Lary Sisler Brooklyn Milwaukee Pittsburgh St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Maglie Erskine Rush Haddix Lawrence Kline Phillips Crone Jones United Press L. Pet Baltimore Kansas City

Seed Co Plans Drying Plant for Seed Corn Near Washington

Seed Company outlines a drying and processing facility to grade, treat, bag, and sell seed corn to local farmers. The plan includes dep as detasseling and harvesting season part time labor for about five weeks, with heavy work noted by the area manager.

Washington

Chicago Girl Arrives Early for Howell House Summer

Marlene DuVosin of Chicago arrived last night to spend the summer in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Murdock. She is one of the girls spending the summer through the Howell House, Chicago, but arrived a few weeks in advance of the others.

Marlene DuVosin Chicago Charles Murdock Howell House

Northrup King to Establish Drying and Processing Plant in Washington

The company will hire about 12 steady workers for year round experimental jobs. Four permanent employees from headquarters have relocated here for two years and perform well. John Walker leads the commercial division, Donald Ellingsworth is plant foreman, Dean Stanley heads breeding and trials research with Ted Kaverle as assistant. The Washington Industrial Committee facilitated the project in Washington.

John Walker Donald Ellingsworth Dean Stanley Ted Kaverle Washington Industrial Committee Corporation of Northrup King Washington

Independent firms face tax billing changes under new rate

Des Moines officials estimate a 6500 cost to update records and equipment as the 2 percent sales tax takes effect. Governor Loveless vetoed the omnibus tax bill, and the Tax Commission explains how gas, electric, and water bills will be taxed when they span June and July, with billing by days or quarters.

Bell Des Moines Martin Lauterbach The Tax Commission Lauterbach Gas and Electric Companies Commission Gas and Electric

Hypnosis Tested by English Doctors On Ills and Habits

Two unspecialized English physicians used hypnosis and suggestion on 161 patients with asthma eczema and smoking. They reported several cures and partial improvements and urged cautious use outside psychiatry. The British Medical Association published their findings and noted a move to give hypnosis standing in Britain.

New York British Medical Assn Britain BMA H. Stewart A. Fry Stewart Fry Alexan

Wayland Couple Celebrates Silver Anniversary at Legion Hall

One hundred ten guests attended Mr. and Mrs. Henry Widmer's silver wedding celebration at the Olds Legion Hall on June 26. Attendants included Paul Widmer and Freida Freyenberger, with son Richard Widmer and his wife assisting. A four tier cake, gifts, and a white blue color scheme highlighted the event.

Ezra Wittmer Wayland Henry Widmer Legion Hall Olds Gladys Roth Henry Paul Widmer Freida Freyenberger Richard Widmer Boyd Garrett Melba Widmer Ted Tschantz Helen Beachy Harold Meyer Harry Wittmer Ivan Yoder Ted Schantz Richard Chicago Melba Ben Davison Valparaiso Ind Carl Whisler Unionville Eda Boshart Ames Lyle Zehr Washington C. E. Pence Fairfield C. Mickey Lockridge Frank Clark Frank Clark C. E. Shumaker Wade Huffman Sherman Umphrey Richard Clark Cedar Falls Betty Johnson Omaha Ned George Haberman Lucille Mitchell Ursa Ruth MccMickle Roger McGuire George Boller Maribelle Zehr Delores Sedlichek Sandra Magdefrau Burlington

Kennedy defends hypnosis for symptom relief in psychoneurosis

Professor Kennedy of Edinburgh argues a practical role for hypnosis to alleviate physical symptoms even without addressing underlying mental states. He urges lowering therapeutic aims to focus on symptom relief, happiness, and reducing dependence for many patients.

der Kennedy University of Edinburgh

Clear Lake Wedding For Kalona Man

Miss Floy Evelyn Baumgartner of Clear Lake married James Monroe Hershberger of Kalona in a ceremony at First Methodist church Clear Lake on June 16. Attendants included maid of honor Anna Dale Armsbury and Everett J. Hershberger. The couple planned a trip to the Wisconsin Dells and will reside in Cedar Falls after the wedding. The article also notes a Women’s Relief Corps meeting with charity work, local visits, and social events in Kalona and surrounding areas.

Kalona Floy Evelyn Baumgartner Clear Lake James Monroe Hershberger First Methodist Charles Howland Edward E. Hershberger William R. Noland Anna Dale Armsbury Everett J. Hershberger Iowa City Wisconsin Dells Hershberger Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Relief Committee Ervin Haberman Tucson Aiz A. J. Haberman Haberman George Haberman Melvin Haberman Wayland Ed Haberman Parent-Teacher Association Golf Club Perry North English Valley School District

Richland Boys Leave To Visit Richard Bond

Fred Allen Keith Singleton and Chuck Peterson left Thursday to visit Private first class Richard Bond stationed at Fort Ord California. The Friends Golden Rule Sunday school class will meet Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs Holy Terrence.

Robert Pfeifer Richland Fred Allen Keith Singleton Chuck Peterson Richard Bond Fort Ord California Ben Rusk Allan Wayne Morgan Detroit Michigan Earl Monical Houston Texas Florence Rusk Elmon Stem Curtis Rest Fairfield Bales Rest Sigourney Stem Earl Ward Friends Golden Rule Holy Terrence

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