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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1952

Page

4

Frank Shea Ex Yankee Shuts Out Indians For Third Win

Former Yankee Frank Shea tossed a two hit shutout to earn his third straight win as the Washington Senators defeated the Cleveland Indians. Jensen drove in both runs with a sixth inning single after Shea reached base, lifting Washington within a game and a half of first place.

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Dodgers Take Early Lead in standings amid mixed National League results

In a day of scattered results, the Dodgers tied for first with a 6-4 win over Pittsburgh while the Cubs swept the Giants 2-6 in a doubleheader. Clem Labine delivered three hitless innings, Duke Snider homered, and Bob Rush and Johnny Klippstein dominated Giants as Chicago halted a three game skid. Warren Spahn limited Cardinals to five runs as the Braves rolled over St Louis 8-5. Philadelphia rallied to beat Cincinnati 3-2 on Granny Hamner’s bases loaded single in the first of two late NL contests.

Dodgers New York Pirates Cubs Giants Skein Clem Labine Duke Snider Carl Erekine Dodger Bob Rush Johnny Klipgstein Dave Kos Jlo Jim Hearn Warren Spahin Latrer Cardinals Braves

Honey Bears Edge Happy Hangers in Medley Bowling

Honey Bears defeated Happy Hangers 2 to 1 with 161 pins for Honey Bears and 1751 including OS handicap for theHangers. Ainsworth edged Cullican 5 to . Total pins 245 including OS handicap for Ainsworth. Ryynna Kredarz beat Modern Appliance 2 to 2 with 1978 pins including 111 handicap. Woody's defeated Kalendia in unclear results.

Honey Bears Happy Hangers Ainsworth Cullican Culligan Wee Oe Rywna Krresglatz Ryynna Kredarz Culligan Hones Bears Woods Ryynna Kreglarz

Kids 3 to 9 Pin Totals and High Scores

A youth bowling event lists total pins for Woody egu4 and 114 teanedieavy with high team series led by Ainsworth at 2455 and Woodys at 2254. High team game records show 701 for Ainsworth and 746 shared by Ainsworth and Culligan. High individual series includes Richard Hotle with 566 and Maurice Henry with 542. High individual game tops are Richard Hotle at 220 and Don Knight at 215.

Woody Ainsworth Woodys Ainsworth and Culligan Riehard Hotle Maurice Henry Riehare Hotle Don Knight

Women Bowlers Form Summer League In Washington

Women of the Washington Bowling Association approve a summer league to follow the regular season. Eight teams will play Wednesday nights starting June 11 for seven weeks with Dorothy Patterson as president, Margaret Skipton vice president, Helen Moothart secretary, Annie Hunsaker treasurer, and Ane Curl as set. at Armes.

Washington Bowling Association

Major Leagues: Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Detroit

Major League games listed include Philadelphia visiting Chicago and New York visiting Detroit with other matchups noted for the day. Teams from Boston and St. Louis also appear in the schedule.

Philadelphia Chicaro New York Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Ciames Tandy Pittscurch Brooklin

Wolts Visit in Decatur and Doctor Attends Osteopathic Meet

Local couple Mr and Mrs C H M Wolts visited Decatur TL last weekend and stayed at the J Howard Wolfe residence. Dr Preston L Etter is slated to attend the osteopathic convention in Des Moines on Monday and Tuesday.

C. HM. Wolts Decatur J Howard Wolfe Preston L. Etter Des Moines

Noodies Go Way With Beef Or Pork Cube Soup Mix

A note describes a simple noodle dish using beef or pork cubes with condensed tomato soup diluted with water. Added chopped onions celery and green pepper provide extra flavor.

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Birthday greetings list from Wellman and West Chester

A community birth and birthday notice lists Marianne Ledger ten names, including Merc J. Ot McGraw Fred Kupka Clifford Baker and many others with spouses and relatives in Wellman and West Chester. It also notes anniversaries for Mr. and Mrs. Al Crone and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weel Happs.

Marianne Ledger Daugster A. R. Ledner J. Ot McGraw Fred Kupka Clifford Baker Harry Watkins CG. L. Byestone David Winegarden Wellman Homer Earnest James Stancer Revo Verney Pike West Chester al Crone Robert

Praised Short Ribs with Onion Gravy Dinner

A recipe notes short ribs served with onion gravy. Sauté four cups sliced onions in fat until browned, then blend drippings with flour and add water or meat stock and seasonings for a flavorful sauce.

Washington County voters consider bonds for hospital addition

The Washington County Board of Supervisors orders a June 1 primary election on a proposal to issue bonds not exceeding 72 000 for a hospital addition and to levy a tax not to exceed one mill on the county’s taxable valuation for five years to fund the project.

Washington County Iowa Board of Supervisors Bowrd of Supervisors Towa Mae Washington Washintoten

Co workers treated at Evening Journal birthday celebration

Ralph Curt and Harry Wat ing treated their co workers at the Evening Journal to ice cream and angel food cake this morning in observance of their birthdays.

Ralph Curt Harry Wat Ing The Evening Journal

Ten Years Ago Today Band and Orchestra Instruction Planned

Ten years ago today the high school scheduled summer instruction in all band and orchestral instruments. Maurice Brayton, band and orchestra director of the local public schools, will oversee the program.

Maurice Brayton

Ed Conners Attend Dinner and Sales in Davenport

Mr and Mrs Ed Conner were in Davenport Friday where they attended a dinner and sales event. The note records their presence and activities during the visit.

Ed Conner Davenport

Washington pioneer blazed westward on high wheeler trail

A reminiscence from a Washington Iowa pioneer recalls how he reportedly rode a high wheeled bicycle to blaze a trail from east to west. The piece mixes humor and rural wisdom with quotes from Abe Martin and Red Skelton while highlighting local plumbing needs and service reliability.

Washington, Iowa

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