Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Evening Journal in Washington, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1952

Page

6

Southeast Iowa Softball League schedules released

The Southeastern Town Softball league formed days ago posted the schedule. Washington is represented by Stewart & Crone sponsored team. opening home games set for June in Muscatine and Greenfield against Wilton. Dick Moore and Sam Batterson manage the Washington entry. all Washington players eligible for workouts and tryouts.

Southeastern Town Softball League Eigi Washington Stewart & Crone Kine Muscatine Dave Timber Jacks Greenfield Wilton Dick Moore Sam Batterson Sewuart & Crone Iowa Electric Dave's Timber Jacks Letts Wapello West Liberty Columbus Junction Foon Charles Croll Association Crull Maybelle’s Rothschild's

Major Leagues

United Press reports on the latest developments in the major leagues with emphasis on team standings player movements and notable performances during the current season.

Rizzuto Sparks Yankees Power In White Sox Sweep

Phil Rizzuto drives New York with timely hits and double plays as the Yankees rout the White Sox. He adds a triple and a double to raise his average, while teammates and strong pitching fuel a high-scoring, multi-game victory across the league.

Phil Rizzuto New York Yankees Eddie Arcaro Yankees Hippin Phil Red Sow White Sox Rizzuto Rizzuro Senators Archie Wilson Jackie Jensen Browns Indians Red Sox Athletics Tigers Giants Cubs Reds Frank Smith Phils Dodgers Pirates Braves Wilson Washington Bob Porterfield Tom Ferrick Cleveland Luke Easter Bobby Shantz Philadelphia Eddie Joost Hank Majeski Majeski Brooklyn Pittsburgh Carl Erskine Jackie Robinson Andy Pafko N. S Don Mueller Bob Addis al Dark Wes Westrum Hank Thompson Muller Williams Hoyt Wilhelm Smith Philly Joe Adcock Ted Kluszewski Bil Nicholson Ciney Hank Edwards Kluszewski Willie Jones

Moose lodge trip and weekend visits reported in local notes

Local women from the Washington Chapter of Women of the Moose traveled to Iowa City for a state conference and stayed with Mrs Burroughs after visiting the Moose Duck Farm near Conesville. Ste Mervin J Kern returned from a 17 day furlough at Fort Campbell. Mary L Cochran visited Mattoon for two weeks and attended family events in April. Myron Salladay and Arch Saforek groups attended a Davenport wedding. Pvt Robert No Havel from Ft Riley spent the weekend with his parents Roy and (illegible) Havel.

Mars Burroughs Marguerite Carter Ruth Dunbar Ollie Franklin Washington Chanter of Women of the Moose Iowa City Moose Lodge Moose Duck Farm Conesville Mrs. Burroughs Mary L. Cochran Mattoon Pvt Robert No Havel Ft. Riley, Kansas Roy Havel

Within Hospital Births and Admissions Report

At the hospital Saturday morning a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Beenblossom and a son to Mr and Mrs Lievd Peiffer of Keota. a son to Mr and Mrs Clifford Dann. a daughter to Mr and Mrs William Frey in Winfield. Sunday morning a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Malley. a son to Mr and Mrs Lester Butterbaugh of Wellman. a son to Mr and Mrs Jonathan Yoder of Kalona. Admitted Mrs Harry Lamasky of Pairfield medical Saturday, dismissed Sunday. Sunday entries include Mrs Richard Stageru and son, Mrs Harold Lukavsky and son of Columbus Junction. Today Mrs Harry McConnell.

William Beenblossom Lievd Peiffer Ot Keota Clifford Dann William Frey Winfield Robert Malley Lester Butterbaugh Wellman Jonathan Yoder Kalona Harry Lamasky Pairfield Richard Stageru Rathmell Baths Harold Lukavsky Columbus Junction Harry McConnell

Pores in Mahogany Define Grain and Finish

The pores in Mahogany create depth by penlines dashes and dots that highlight the grain turns and twists. Regular grain yields flash and glimmer of light and shadow important to the wood’s beauty. Keep glycerine by the sink to prevent chapped hands and to soften woolens and lubricate kitchen tools.

Mahogany

Spitsbergen towns rebuilt after World War II raids

Nazi raids during World War II leveled Spitsbergen mining towns. Now rebuilt, three Norwegian communities Longyearbyen Sverdrbyn Ny Alesund and three Russian settlements Barentsburg Grumant City and Pyramiden line West Spitsbergen on the archipelago's largest island.

Spitsbergen Longyearbyen Sverdrupbyen Ny Alesund Barentsburg Grumant City Pyramiden West Spitsbergen

Boone Man Elected As President of Jaycees

Davenport delegates elected a Boone man as president at the closing sessions of the three-day annual Jaycees convention. The 1953 invention award went to Cedar Rapids. other presidents named include Hartz Davenport Meyers Decorah Bush Ames Lapole Sioux City Heeger Oskaloosa Cruzan Perry and faere. National directors elected include Hamilton Turington Labarre and Parker Des Moines.

Cedar Rapids Henry Hartz Davenport Kenneth Meyers Decorah Val Bush Ames Hugh Lapole Waterloo Marion Heeger Sioux City Lyle Cruzan Oskaloosa Ned Willis Perry Rolland Faere Batherville John Hamilton Turtington Bob Labarre Algona Paul Parker Des Moines

Rev Smith to Conduct Evangelistic Services

The Rev. Lioyd Ro Smith of Des Moines will conduct evangelistic services at the Independent Bible Church at 720 May in Columbus Junction. Hugh Arther, wintering in California and summering in Nebraska, is visiting relatives here.

Rev. Smith Martha Hugh Arther California Nebraska

Menhaden Aliases Drive U S Commercial Catch Record

The 1951 U S menhaden catch tops four and a half billion pounds, led by a fish with many regional names. Known as bughead oldwife and pogy in various states, the herring family species is valued for oil used in soap paint linoleum and steel tempering, with residues used as animal feed and fertilizer.

Washington, D. C U.S Atlantic American Fish and Wildlife Service Maryland Virginia Delaware Connecticut

Polio Victim Helps Rescue Skater From Frozen Pond

In North Haven Connecticut a 13 year old polio survivor in leg braces crawled onto a pond to aid Edward Ashby 11 who had broken through. Danny Holt a newspaper delivery boy recuperating from polio reached Ashby and held him by the arms until three others pulled him to safety.

North Haven Conn Danny Holt Edward Ashby Danny

Radio programing for troops in Korea broadcasts from Taegu

Two 400 watt stations Troubadour and Gypsy operate from Taegu Korea transmitting information and entertainment to frontline soldiers. Master programming is prepared there and local content comes from record libraries and tapes. They run 23 and one half hours daily with own power units and short wave receivers to pick up programs from Japan and the United States for re broadcast to nearby troops.

Korea Taegu Japan United States

Hotel Menu Mocks Neighbors From Illinois in Humorous Staged Menu

In Delevan Wisconsin the Colonial hotel printed a playful menu mocking Illinois neighbors amid horse meat scandal chatter. Owner Dick Sheehan calls it in fun with items like Pony of brandy and mane entrees, stirring debate over its tasteless joke.

Delevan Wis Colonial Hotel Ilinois Dick Sheehan N’ Pfeffer

Local visitors and service member on furlough visit town

Set and Mrs. Joe R. Nelson arrived Sunday from California for a visit with friends and relatives here. Sgt. Nelson is on furlough from duties at Camp Cook, California. Mrs. Austin McDowell of Town City was a weekend visitor in the Lawrence Mottet home.

Joe R. Nelson California Sgt. Nelson Camp Cook Austin McDowell Town City Lawrence Mottet

Hold Supper Sunday At Henry Godwin Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Godwin hosted a cooperative supper Sunday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Brown and sons of Mr Pleasant Mr and Mrs Francis Mottet and daughters of Richland, Mrs Austin Mevewell and child ren of Iowa City, Mrs Bill Weltha and sons of Swea City, and Mr and Mrs Harold Godwin.

Henry Godwin Lloyd Brown Mr. Pleasant Francis Mottet Richland Austin Mevewell Iowa City Bill Weltha Swea City Harold Godwin

VFW Women to Honor Gold Star Mothers

VFW auxiliary members will honor 18 Gold Star Mothers at a 7 o clock dessert before the regular VEW Auxiliary meeting Tuesday night May 6. The meeting will start at 8 o'clock and warn of a date change for the gathering.

VFW VEW Auxiliary

Junction Alumni Banquet Set for May 16

Attorney Craig Huston of Cedar Rapids will be toastmaster at the Junction Alumni Banquet on May 16. Class of 1952 members will be guests with special recognition for those from the 50 and 25 year anniversaries.

Junction Martha Butters Columbus Junction Craig Huston Cedar Rapids Here Ato

Mother's Day Candy Display Promises Plenty of Gifts

Mother's Day specials listed for Sunday May 11 include a wide range of sweets from Stover's and Whitman's. The store invites shoppers to browse assorted chocolates and treats suitable for gifting.

Stover Whitman

Professor Says More Honey Used In Food Value Known

STATE COLLEGE Pa An increased number of consumers would use more honey if they knew its true food value says Prof E J Anderson in charge of apiculture research at Pennsylvania State College. He notes clear market honey is often filtered which can remove ingredients and lower nutritional value.

State College E. J. Anderson Pennsylvania State College Anderson

Mobile Armed Forces Radio Stations Entertain Troops

Tokyo reports two mobile Armed Forces Radio Stations are now in operation to provide entertainment for troops. The new units will broadcast from field locations and urban centers, delivering music, news, and morale programming to service members stationed overseas.

Mobile Armed Forces Tokyo

Mr and Mrs Jack Grigg Visit in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Jack Grigg of Des Moines visited the parental George Powers home.

Jack Grigg Des Moines George Powers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Iowa City Softball Association Dave's Lowa’ Electric Ington Eleetric Daves Wapella Weet Liberty Slowa Electric Jows Kleetric Awe Oho Major United Press Nalson GG Leaguh New York Brooklyn le Cincinnati Chicago Il St. Louis Boston Sts Ana Chicago Louis Detroit Reston Gerry Staley al Brazie Sam Jethroe Eo Mathews Matt Surkent Ste. Mervin J. Kern Fort Campbell Myron Salladay Areh Saforek Donald Saforek Betty Shaffer Quincy New Orleans Latin Quarter Desire Vivien Leigh Marlon Brando FOX Laramie Mountains John Woltee Boone Man Jaycees Fred Bennet Boone Iown Junior Chamber of Commerce Princeton University Albin Ranch Frankelin Field Skater Illinois University of Chicago American Meteorological Society Roscoe R. Braham, Jr Dway Laboratory All In Heck Washington County Republican Women's Club YWOA Tim Marcia Owens National City Calif Antietam Alameda Naval Air Station Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Hospitals Marcia Shriners’ Hospital International Soundphoto Leslie Gates Mercy Hospital Groom Bride Larry Knight Mace Motor Company Ford & Mercury American Mausoleum Company Burlington, Lows THE Iowa Continental Telephone Company Cis
Search Courier

Search the Washington Evening Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Evening Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication