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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1952

Page

8

West Chester May 15 Commencement Details

West Chester plans commencement in the high school auditorium with Dr. William J. Peterson as speaker. Patsy Seethout is valedictorian and Faith Bauer salutatorian. Sgt J L Calkins will present diplomas to the eighth grade and seniors receive awards.

West Chester Spam West Chester High School William J. Peterson Iowa Historical Society State University of Iowa Patsy Seethout Faith Bauer J. L. Calkins Lieyvd Bauer Board of Education Ivy Alice Bo Resehly

Wisdom for conduct based on soul’s fate

The text argues that practical order comes from spiritual guidance and a soul’s destiny. It emphasizes salvation and eternal union with God as the framework to regulate conduct with wisdom and conscience.

God

Marion County 4-H Club Meetings Recap May Activities

The Marion 4-H clubs held meetings at multiple homes in May. Activities included lamp selection tips, room improvements, bed making, scrap drives for the junior fair, and a plan for a May 22 square dance with refreshments and fundraising. Leaders and guests participated. future meetings were scheduled with Redeker, Hayes, and Leeper households.

Pat Carolyn Leeper Gerry Augustine Edna Renoux Keith Horn Ames Jackson Donald Palmer Larry Shalla Junior Fair Board Duane Shalla Jackson Boys Connie Keyser Rev. Palmer

Great Ship The United States Liner Troop Capacity

The 990 foot liner United States carries about 12 000 to 14 000 troops.

United States

Stewart Hardware shuts out Shell Oilers in Bowling

Stewart Hardware defeats Shell Oilers 5 to 0 with 2224 total pins to 2218 after OT handicap. Ross Motor beats Brown Motor by high total pins 22360 with 18 handicap to 2219. Farrells rout Stewart Crone 2 to 1 for 2539 to 2496 with 1 percent handicap. Sorrells topple Melody Lanes 2 to 1, 2481 to 2546 plus 6 handicap. Highs include Mike Crone 584 series, Mike Flenner 227 game and Charles Wiele 575.

Stewart Hardware Shell Oilers Stewart Shell Ross Motor Brown Motor Ross Brown Farrells Stewart & Crone Sorrells Melody Lanes Hici Hich Mike Crone Charles Wiele Mike Flenner Bob Lowe Sorrell Auto Melody Farrells Brown Motors Eescenes

Doby Lifts Indians with Three RBI Homer Against Yanks

Larry Doby returned from a leg muscle pull to spark Cleveland with a homer and a key single driving in three runs in a 10 6 victory over the Yankees. Manager Al Lopez used the slumping star to boost confidence, mirroring a recovery tactic from the army. The win kept Cleveland hot as multiple AL and NL games produced notable performances across the circuit.

New York Larry Dobby Indians al Lopez Dobby Yankees Lopez Army Doby Negro Bill Miller Cleveland Senators Wylaece Detroit White Sox Boston Athletics Browns Giants Reds Brooklyn Cardinals Phillies Cubs Braves Pirates Connie Marrero Pete Runnels Mickey Vernon Billy Pierce Red Sox Minnie Minoso Dodgers Gil Hodges Ben Wade Stan Mant Musial Larry Miggins St. Louis Curt Simmons Vern Bickford Ed Mathews Andy Pafko

Panama trip links Atlantic Pacific culture via artifacts

In western Panama a National Geographic Society Smithsonian Institution expedition unearthed pottery and stone tools that connect ancient Indian cultures on the Isthmus Atlantic and Pacific slopes, suggesting shared origins or contact between the regions.

Panama National Geographic Society-Smithsonian Institution Atlantic Pacific Isthmus

Local News Briefs Highlight Visitors Births and Travel

Mr and Mrs Richard Press ler left for San Diego after visiting family in Sigourney Muscatine and West Chester. Charles M Dennison returned from Omaha after army WW1 reunion. Earl Booth announces birth of David William Koltevich eight pounds six ounces at 1216 Kekert Road Monaco Va. Mrs Sam White of Green Bay visits sisters Emma and Edna Purvis. Lat John E Leu vall and Corinne stay with Walter Duvall family in West Chester. Anna Cowdrey retires to Sigourney to address Christian Women. Mother's Day gatherings看到 at Viv Lewin home with numerous relatives from Iowa Falls Silvis Cedar Rapids Columbus Junction Washington and Wyman.

Richard Pressler San Diego Calif Alva Albaugh Tey Leo Sigourney Mr. Pressler Mus Earl Booth Route Four Washington William Koltevieh Kekert Road Monaco Koltevich Lorene Booth David William Sam White Green Bay Wisc Emma Edna Purvis John Ee.leuvall Calif May Yokohama Japan Viv Frank Lewin Mino James Thomas Jane Iowa Falls Howard Smith Linda Terry Silvis Robert Lewis David Craig Cedar Rapids Shroaim Lewis Gary Patty Jimmie Columbus Junction Mildred Watson Betty Janice Bud Hill Eddie Sharon Bonnie Lee Wyman

Births and dismissals noted at local hospital

At the hospital Dennis Palmer of Keota and infant Kathy Orris of Washington were admitted this morning for surgical procedures. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs George Miles of Washington and a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Summy of Washington. Dismissed: Jack Cherry.

Dennis Palmer Keota Kathy Orris Washington George Miles John Summy

Service member returns home from furlough before mission

Karl Duvall Jr. returns to Norfolk Virginia to his ship the USS Salerno Bay after a 15 day furlough at his parents home in West Chester. He plans to go to England soon and then the Mediterranean area. Address remains the same: Earl Duvall Jr. AJKAN S-1 Div USS Salerno Bay CVE 110 c/o Fleet Post Office New York NY.

Karl Duvall Jr Ajkoaln Norfolk Salerno Bay Walter Duvall West Chester England Mediterranean Earl Duvall Jr AJK S. Salerno Bay c/o Fleet Post Office New York N.Y

Sulphur Shortage Hits Global Markets

Sulphur remains scarce worldwide as large reserves lie in high-cost sources unprofitable to extract under current economic conditions.

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Dick Kennedy Charles Luackenbill Dwaine Crawford Gary Augustine Jim Sherman Crawford Augustine Sherman Luckentill Kennedy Patsy Soethout Nell Korea Cookie Bell Justin McCarthy Washington, R. R Fordomatic MAC E Motor Company Old & Mercury Karen Kauffman Bers Carma Thompson Genevieve Redeker Wivenhoe Park Joann Thompson Thompson Redeker Harvey Leeper Keith Augustine Lois Joan Hayes Janice Richards Firestone East Washington Hi-Rollers League Larry Doby Bobby Shantz Philadelphia Bobby Thomson Larry Jansen Catine Charles M. Dennison Omaha Nebr Hiland Palace Thurs Prairie Landers Dean Doan Mab Esla Jack Cherry Duvall Rae North Iowa
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