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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

3

Pitchers Have Their Day In Majors

Major league pitchers dominated the day with Rob in Roberts and Blackwell holding the Reds to 1 0 in Philadelphia. Sain swept his second straight shutout for Boston as Elliott homered for a 3 0 win over Pittsburgh. Roe limited Brooklyn to four hits in a 3 1 triumph. Rush beat the Giants 4 3 on Terwilliger and Pafko homers. Reynolds blanked the Browns 11 0 as Williams and Stephens homered twice. Dobson limited Detroit in a 6 1 Sox win. Wynn’s five hit 15 4 victory over the A’s featured Doby’s grand slam and 31 total bases. Hittle’s relief sparked a 6 5 Senators win in Chicago.

Kid Roberts Phils Blackwell Reds Philadelphia Roberts Ron Northey Black Big John Sain Boston Braves Pirates Murray Dickson Dodgers Cards Rush Cubs Giants New York Wayne Terwilliger Andy Pafko Cleveland Larry Doby Indians Little Lloyd Hittle Senators Chicago

Major Leagues Scores Across Cities

The results show Boston defeated Detroit 6 to 1, Cleveland beat Philadelphia 15 to 4, Washington won over Chicago 6 to 5, and New York defeated St. Louis 11 to 0.

Boston Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia Washington Chicago New York St. Louis United Press Brooklyn Clare Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Softball Players To Meet at Greenfield Field Tonight

All city league players and managers urged to gather at Greenfield tonight at 7 50 for season opening preparations. Fans will choose teams for Friday's benefit game supporting Boy Scouts of Troop 37.

Greenfield Boy Scouts Troop 37

Baby performers shielded by law in Hollywood

In Paramount's Paid in Full Elizabeth Scott's baby scene required three twin sets aged two to four weeks. California restricts child on screen to 20 minutes daily and 30 seconds per take with a welfare watcher. Studios provide transport and medical checkups, plus a limousine and chauffeur for each pair of youngsters.

Washington Fort Knox Lizabeth Scott Paramount Hal Wallis State Theatre California Board of Education

Coffee Blossoms and Love Bonds Across Cultures

A look at coffee’s role in customs across regions. In the Antilles brides carry coffee blossoms instead of orange ones. Historically a Turkish wife could divorce if her husband failed to provide adequate coffee, the lovable liquor.

Antilles

Rural Woman's Club Birthday Party and Storm Cleanup

The Rural Woman's Club of Young America hosted its birthday party with a one o clock luncheon and afternoon entertainment led by Katherine Humston. The community continues cleanup after a damaging wind storm, with damaged chicken and hog houses and trees prominent. Several local families shared visits and gatherings, and a garden party is planned for June 8 hosted by Mary Shields and Alice Hunter.

W. J. Marie Jr Young America Rural Womans Club Grant Humston Sr Katherine Humston Katherine Carl Phillips Arnold Carr Atkenson Earl Groll Cedar Rapids Allen Atkenson Mary Shields Alice Hunter Lester Luckenbills George Massons Mary Ellen Clark Baker Kenneth Brown Kalona Herbert Pauly Grandma Wolf Grandma Rhodebeck Dale Glenn Beachamp Will Marie Sr Leo Marie Lloyd Humstons William Bell Frank Beatty Oskaloosa Lou Rhodebeck George Masson Claud Rhodebeck William Marie Jr W. Jarie Sr Rural Woman's Club

Bins for Soybeans Built Like Wheat and Corn Containers

Farmers seek soybeans storage bins that resist weight and pressure similar to those used for wheat or shelled corn. The emphasis is on durability and standardization to handle heavy loads safely.

Disston Tool Steel Blades

Birthday wishes flow for local community members

Happy birthday greetings are sent to Harry Watkins of the Journal force Ed Squire and several residents. Anniversaries noted include Mrs J L McGraw Harry Anderson Fred Kupka Clifford Baker C L Evestone Mrs David Winesard Homer Earnest Mrs Jamies Stancer and Rev Vernon Pike of West Chester Marianne Ledger marks nine candles on May 17.

Harry Watkins The Journal Force J. L. McGraw Harry Anderson Fred Kupka Clifford Baker C. L Evestone David Winesarden Homer Earnest Jamies Stancer West Chester Rev Vernon Pike Marianne Ledger

Sweet Potato Pie Filling Tip Emerges in Use of Leftovers

Sweet potatoes make a good pie filling that some prefer to pumpkin. This method uses left over sweet potatoes by substituting for pumpkin in any good pie recipe. A touch of butter improves it and mixing sugar with the potatoes helps them whip up better.

Liberal GOPs Win Pennsy Primaries

Gov. James H. Duff and his statewide ticket routed old guard conservatives in Pennsylvania Republican primaries. Duff and running mate John Lovine defeated U S Senatorial candidate Joseph Grundy allies, signaling strong liberal GOP control and shaping 1952 presidential dynamics.

Philadelphia James H. Duff Pennsylvania Duff Thomas E. Dewey

Want Ads Pay Off Blood Poverty Cure

Readers in Washington are urged to try CERTA-VIN a medicine blending 12 herbs with Vitamin B and iron. It promises faster digestion less gas and energized blood with new red cells within days. Pioneer Drug Store at 125 W. Washington advertises it as affordable.

Washington Pioneer Drug Store

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Robin Roberts Ewell Blackwell Johnny Sain Preacher Roe Allie Reynolds Bob Rush Joe Dobson Early Wynn Well Walker Cooper Bob Elliott Cardinals Southpaw Roe Broklyn Yanks Major Qeuore Pfeiffer South Side Square Rothschild McCumming Co Mullen Witmer Davis Swift Wis Tns Sitler Tellin Crandall House OF Flowers America Disston Young America Club Vince Mineart Grant Humston Jr Harold Stephens Tommy Mary Ellen Luckenbill Ed Squire Rayon Bemberg
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