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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1949

Page

8

SMART IMPLEMENT COMPANY Amends Capital Stock in 1949

At a special meeting the stockholders unanimously amended Article IV to set authorized capital stock at 50 000 dollars divided into 500 shares par value 100 each. Dated May 9 1949. W H Smart president Marie T Smart secretary attorneys Betty Neuman Heninger Van Der Kamp. Navy personnel will wear through more than 1 205 000 pairs of shoes during 1949.

Smart Implement Company W. H. Smart Marie T. Smart Betty Neuman, Heninger & van der Kamp Navy

Brown Finance loan promises one lower monthly payment

Advertises a consolidation loan from Brown Finance to reduce monthly outlays. Promotes paying all bills in a lump sum with a single affordable payment each month.

Brown Finance

Weather and Market Notes From The Region

Weather forecast shows fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with warmer temperatures. Market snippet lists hogs at 18.75, indicating livestock price activity alongside the forecast.

Girls Practice Ball at Lincoln School

The second girls softball practice was held at Lincoln School grounds Monday evening at 5 30. Practices will continue Mondays and Thursdays at 5 50 during May. A reminder is issued to girls interested in playing. to join the first league team, members must be faithful.

Lincoln School

Major League Standings Snapshot From United Press

National League standings show New York and Boston leading with strong records, while Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh follow. American League leaders include New York and Detroit, with Cleveland, Philadelphia, Washington, and St Louis trailing in the race.

United Press W. L. New York Co Boston Ou Bse Philadelphia Cincinnati Sag Oga Bo Pittiehuren Chicreo Detroit Cleveland Gungakee Pet Washington Bostor West Louis

Rookie Dodger Pitcher Falls Under 14-Run Cardinals Barrage

Brooklyn dropped to third place as the Cardinals, aided by rookies Eddie Kazak and Tommy Glaviano, exploded for 14 runs on 15 hits. Kazak drove in five with a grand slam and a double, while Glaviano added a three-run homer. The Dodgers used multiple rookies in a loss that highlighted their depth challenge with the May 15 roster deadline looming.

Dodgers Burt Shotton Dodger Podhielan Cardinals Brooklyn Eddie Kazak Tommy Glaviano Kazak Glaviano Alpha Brazie Jackie Roinson Mike McCormick Giants Cubs New York Sid Gordon Willard Marshall Gordon Sheldon Jones Vern Bickford Pirates Braves

Tourist learns J sounds like H in Southwest

A North tourist visits the Southwest and chats with a local. The native explains the local pronunciation shifts J to H, prompting the tourist to joke that he will stay through Hune and Huly.

Hune Huly

Husband confesses knife killing wife in Rockford

In Rockford Illinois Thomas Gates age 25 confessed to stabbing his estranged wife after kissing her as she rejected his plea for reconciliation. Police captured Gates shortly after the stabbing, details indicate a deliberate act during a heated confrontation.

Rockford Ill Thomas Gates

Woman 18 Jumps From Window After Domestic Dispute

Wanda, 18, leaped from a second story window in her room here and was taken to Swedish American hospital near death. Mrs Gates, injured in the incident, was held in city jail on assault with a deadly weapon charge. Gates said he came from Beloit Wisconsin to plead for reconciliation, brought 17 roses, and claimed he stabbed her during a kiss after she refused to return with him.

Wanda Gates City Ralph Johnson Beloit Wis Texas

New Double Decker Electric Trains Feature Ventilation

The new British rail double-decker trains include two passenger compartments electric fans for constant ventilation and strip lighting over seats to allow reading without shadows.

British Railways

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