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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1949
Page
4
A collection of editorial excerpts from May 138 1949 discussing tax refunds and charity, a coal mine strike as a political tactic, the spread of gambling and public corruption, teachers’ contract trends, Eskimo bubble gum humor, leadership blind spots, tax rebate impacts, and enforcement of liquor laws amid public opinion.
The Mt Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan College Civic Theater showcased You Cant Take It With You with Wesleyan students and faculty led by Jack Palangio. Washington visitors noted the fun amid lessons on enjoying life and noted planned future college and Rotary events in Iowa City New York and Davenport.
In a reflective piece, the writer mourns the loss of Rosie the family car from 1941, recaps Rosie’s rugged country beginnings and wartime setbacks, and looks forward to a new car nicknamed Miss York while recalling prior pets and community events.
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the New York Giants 3 to 0, with Ken Raffensberger earning his fourth win in a strong pitching performance. The Senators dropped 2 to 1 in Detroit, as Virgil Trucks notched his fifth victory and Don Kolloway drove in the decisive run. Vern Stephens claimed a share of the major league home run lead with his eighth solo shot for the Red Sox in Chicago.
Edwin R. VerSteeg of Maquoketa and Richard F. Gant of Hawarden Iowa will join Washington high school as coaches for football basketball and track during the next term. VerSteeg joins as head track coach while Gant becomes head track coach and assists with football and basketball. Both bring World War II service and teaching duties. VerSteeg will teach social studies and Gant science and driver training.
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